JonWertheimInside Tennis Thoughts on Djokovic's charge, Agassi's tour and Marat Safin. Nov 16, 2009
Thanks to Colette Lewis for informing us that is headed to the University of Florida. Yanina Wickmayer began her damage control campaign for her suspension. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
UCF beats Houston for first win over ranked team Nov 15, 2009
Sports columnist Pete Kerasotis is a native of Merritt Island and a graduate of Merritt Island High and the University of Florida. His cutting-edge columns focus on nation, state and local issues. (Florida Today)
Florida State drills Wake Forest Nov 15, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Manuel wins first start. (Florida Today)
Young Doesn't Mean Unwise When It Comes To Fort Meade Coach Jemalle Cornelius Nov 15, 2009
Cornelius, who is married and a father of two, said he had some struggles as a University of Florida football signee and knows that small-town kids can be overwhelmed by college. But he ended up in an appointed team leadership position for the Gators 2006 national title team and was the recipient of high praise from Coach Urban Meyer as an unselfish player of impeccable character. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Three Fort Meade Medical Supporters To Be Honored With Memorial On Thursday Nov 15, 2009
He graduated from the University of Florida in 1952 as a pharmacist and served in the U.S. Army in Germany as a lieutenant in field artillery. He was married to Barbara Bell, whom he met in college, for 53 years. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
In search of a happier ending, Cowboys have rewritten their script Nov 15, 2009
Minnesota receivers coach George Stewart spent four hours with Harvin at the combine, then a day and a half with him and his family at the University of Florida in March. He s from class people, an upper-middle-class family, all professionals and college graduates, Stewart said. (Boston Globe)
U.S. Approves Visa for Indian Scientist Nov 14, 2009
Reached at his home, however, Mehta said that he had already canceled his travel plans and declined a visiting professorship at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He said the issuance of a visa will not change his decision. (Yahoo News -- Biological and Chemical Weapons)
Nanotech In Space: New Experiment To Weather The Trials Of Orbit Nov 14, 2009
Rensselaer professors Linda Schadler, of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Thierry Blanchet, of the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering, worked with a team of researchers from the University of Florida to develop two different types of experimental nanomaterials. The MURI project and the University of Florida research team are led by Rensselaer alumnus W. Greg Sawyer '99, who earned his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from Rensselaer and... (Science Daily)
* Living with dogs on our terms X and theirs Nov 14, 2009
Clive Wynne is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Florida. COPYRIGHT: PROJECT SYNDICATE This story has been viewed 276 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Goessling Named Semi-Finalist for Groza Award Nov 14, 2009
The honor for the longest field goal among the semi-finalists belongs to University of Florida sophomore Caleb Sturgis who connected from 56 yards against Georgia this year. Also included on the list is Georgia's Blair Walsh who is a perfect 3 for 3 on attempts of 50 yards or longer. (Gobulldogs.com)
Local teen 1 of 4 in state to ace ACT exam Nov 14, 2009
He hopes to attend the University of Florida or Emory University and is considering a career in psychology. NEWS. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Gamecocks Host No. 1 Florida in Nationally-Televised... Nov 14, 2009
South Carolina Head Coach , the 1966 Heisman Trophy winner for the University of Florida and head coach for the Gators from 1990-2001, is 1-3 all-time when facing his alma mater. He defeated the Gators his first year at Carolina by a 30-22 margin in 2005, but has lost the last three meetings. (Uscsports.com)
Fans Behaving Badly Nov 14, 2009
Alcohol is often the common denominator, as exemplified by a 45-year-old woman at a Florida game Sept. 19 who slapped a University of Florida police officer and head-butted him in the stomach after being led out of the stadium for drunken behavior. At Georgia, campus police chief Jimmy Williamson has seen his share of fights involving people in their 40s and 50s "who should know better." One man punched a woman and broke her nose, he said. (ESPN -- College Football)
Meyer doesnt See UF vs. Spurrier This Week Nov 13, 2009
I know it plays no part at the University of Florida. . (FightinGators.com)
FGCU hoops goes big-time Nov 13, 2009
"We lace up our shoes just like they lace up their shoes," said FGCU sophomore guard Reggie Chambers, who played on state high school champion Miami Monsignor Pace alongside Florida Mr. Basketball Ray Shipman, who plays for the University of Florida. "We've all played against top-notch competition. We all played big-time games last year. We just need to go in with the mindset that we're going to shock a lot of people. I think if we have the right mindset we'll be fine.". (The News-Press -- Sports)
Nunez takes 3 crowns Nov 13, 2009
Nunez, who will sign with the University of Florida next week, won the 50- and 100-meter freestyle races, anchored the 200 IM relay team to another state title and helped the Green Wave boys' team place second overall in his high school finale at the YMCA Aquatic Center. While Nunez awed the crowd with his sheer speed, Estero junior Molly DuBrasky thrilled it with her drive and endurance. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Caveat Emptor For Florida Game... Nov 13, 2009
Caveat Emptor For Florida Game Tickets - SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS. Caveat Emptor For Florida Game Tickets Scalpers Scam Patrons at Football Venues. (Uscsports.com)
Diamond Dogs schedule 33 games at Dudy Noble Nov 13, 2009
Mississippi State plays 28 of its 56 games and squares off against 10 teams that advanced to the 2009 NCAA Tournament, including 15 games against teams that reached the NCAA Super Regionals and eight matchups with teams that competed in the NCAA College World Series. "We feel like we've put together another very good baseball schedule, with half of our games against teams from the NCAA tournament field and 15 against NCAA Super Regional teams," said Cohen. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Prep Report: Blog updates Nov 12, 2009
Not too long ago, Tampa Catholic senior offensive linemen Chaz Green was saying the University of Florida was his clear favorite ... Wharton senior Michael Alford, the Tribune s reigning Boys Tennis Player of the Year, has verbally committed to the University of Florida. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Can Termites Save the World? Nov 12, 2009
Scharf, an entomologist at the University of Florida in Gainesville, is among many scientists around the world who are trying to make the simpler and less expensive. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, half this country's gasoline could be replaced by ethanol if the production could be made more cost effective. (ABC News)
Ohio asks for federal help to fight bedbugs Nov 12, 2009
The creatures have become a growing problem in recent years, most notably in dormitories on college campuses, including Ohio State University and the University of Florida. Health officials in Franklin County, which includes Columbus, say they have collected reports of hundreds of infestations in the past year. (FOX19.com, OH)
FGCU sophomore guard gets early start Nov 12, 2009
"He (Lucas) is probably up there with Sherron Collins," said Chambers, who played in high school alongside Florida Mr. Basketball Ray Shipman, now with the University of Florida. "I wouldn't say it's a walk in the park. But we've played (tough) competition before, so we should be fine.". (The News-Press -- Sports)
Recruiting: Signing day updates Nov 12, 2009
The University of Florida has won more National Championships than Wake Forest, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Clemson,Boston College, Miami, FSU, Georgia Tech and Maryland COMBINED. You can also include Michigan, Purdue, Northwestern, Penn State, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa COMBINED. Also Kansas State, Temple, St Joe s,Entire Ivy League, DePaul Oh Forget about It. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sex and divorce in Egypt Nov 12, 2009
is a leading sexologist in Cairo who appears regularly on TV. She has two PHD's, one in sexuality from the University of Florida, and she considers herself a conservative Muslim. Dr. Kotb attributes 80 percent of divorce in Egypt to sexual problems. (CNN -- World)
Y'all Play Nice. SEC Week Ten Nov 12, 2009
Based on what I think of the situation, it is pretty obvious Urban Meyer made a fool of himself, the University of Florida, and the SEC with his "half game" suspension. As someone who loves SEC football, the half game suspension upsets me on so many levels it is a challenge not to go off on an incomprehensible rant. (BigBlueNation.com)
Winter Haven Realtor enters commission race against incumbent Jean Reed Nov 12, 2009
Born and raised in the Winter Haven area, Dantzler attended Polk County public schools before attending the University of Florida where he earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration. I returned to Winter Haven after college and went to work in real estate and have been working full time in that field for the past 25 years, Dantzler said. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Mary Anne Swickerath retires as Times editor Nov 12, 2009
Both graduated from the University of Florida. Matt is an executive chef in Atlanta, and Carla is an architect in New York City. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Marketing Briefs: Gov. Parkinson to lead trade mission to China Nov 12, 2009
55 in value to beef producers for every dollar they invested into it between 2003 and 2008, according to an economic study completed by Ron Ward, professor emeritus for the Food and Resource Economics Department of the University of Florida. Ward's research addresses beef consumption patterns, estimation of the impact of the checkoff on market penetration or the probability of consuming beef within a defined period, and the impact on the level of consumption among beef consumers. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
'Escaped' proteins add to hearing loss in elderly, UF researchers find Nov 11, 2009
Now a University of Florida team and researchers from University of Wisconsin and three other institutions have identified a protein that is central to processes that cause oxidative damage to cells and lead to age-related hearing loss. The findings help point the way toward a new target for antioxidant therapies and will be published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (EurekAlert!)
Trane racks up honors Nov 11, 2009
She also placed second in the Walt Disney World Classic at Lake Buena Vista, running the 5K in 18:09 on Oct. 10 and was third in the University of Florida Mountain Dew Invitational 5K on Sept. 19 in 17:42, finishing behind two Gator runners. She won the Florida Tech Invitational at Melbourne's Wickham Park on Sept. 12 in 17:59 and won the Tampa Early Bird title on Sept. 5, at which no times were recorded. (Florida Today)
D-backs' Augenstein learning in AFL Nov 11, 2009
The University of Florida product, who features a fastball, slider and change along with a sinker, walked one and lowered his AFL ERA to 4. 72. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Pepper remembers Carolinas 05 win over the Gators Nov 11, 2009
During the defensive tackle s freshman season in 2005, his University of South Carolina football team defeated the University of Florida 30-22 at Williams-Brice Stadium. For the former Greenville High School standout, it was a good way to begin his college football career. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
St. Jude and UF Proton Therapy Institute to begin proton therapy clinical trial Nov 10, 2009
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute have formed a collaboration to provide proton therapy for St. Jude patients ... University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute ... University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to patient care, using radiation techniques that offer cancer patients the best chance of cure and the least chance of treatment-related side effects. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Fulton Takes in The Swamp Nov 10, 2009
Fulton took his official visit to the University of Florida yesterday with his mother and a friend of the family. A 6-0 and 180-pound lock down corner with legit 4. (FightinGators.com)
Survey raises new doubts on military’s ‘don’t ask’ policy Nov 10, 2009
Service members said the most important factors for unit cohesion and readiness were the quality of their officers, training, and equipment, said Laura Miller, a military sociologist at the RAND Corporation, a private research group that has long advised the Pentagon, which conducted the study along with the University of Florida ... RAND and the University of Florida found that 40 percent of the military members surveyed expressed support for the [current] policy, while 28 percent opposed it... (Boston Globe)
Binge Drinking Puts the Brain, and Life Itself, at Risk Nov 10, 2009
"You want to try to reach students before they get to a state where they are in an emergency, such as an alcoholic overdose," said Shirley Haberman, director of GatorWell Health Promotion Services at the University of Florida, in Gainesville ... D., director, GatorWell Health Promotion Services, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla. (MEDLINEplus)
Got Gator pride? Text donate! Nov 9, 2009
Gator fans have a new way of pledging their support for the University of Florida: text-messaging donations. During Saturday's football game against Vanderbilt, the university showed a video of football coach Urban Meyer urging fans to send a two-character text message -- UF -- to the number 90999. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Kirk L. Eich: Florida fan upset about Spikes Nov 9, 2009
As a University of Florida alumnus who lives and works in Athens, please know that there are Florida football fans out there who are just as upset as the University of Georgia fan base about Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes gouging the eyes of UGA running back Washaun Ealey during the Georgia-Florida game. Florida fans making excuses for Spikes should know there is no legitimate excuse for what he did. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vanderbilt Game Urban Meyer Presser Nov 9, 2009
I also want to compliment our football team, they are 9-0 and it's just the third time in University of Florida history and that is pretty impressive ... We are in an area of University of Florida that has never happened before, it's 19 straight. (FightinGators.com)
Miami takes care of Virginia Nov 8, 2009
More University of Florida Sports headlines. 0000312A. (Florida Today)
Unanimous vote gives candidate confidence Nov 8, 2009
Wingo, who lives in Palm Coast, holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Florida, a master's degree from Southeast Missouri State University, and a doctorate from the University of Florida. The city manager's post, which pays between $90,000 and $120,000 annually, was created when Tim Harbuck retired in July. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Kennels may require dog-flu vaccinations Nov 8, 2009
Dog flu, like the human flu, doesn't kill the majority of its victims, but a serious outbreak could be devastating to a large number of dogs, said Dr. Cynda Crawford, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine ... Getting a more definitive read on what has your dog feeling miserable requires samples to be sent to places like the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Winless '79 Gators memorable Nov 8, 2009
Sports columnist Pete Kerasotis is a native of Merritt Island and a graduate of Merritt Island High and the University of Florida ... Charley Pell was in his first season as the University of Florida head football coach in 1979, when the team went 0-10-1 (Courtesy of University of Florida). (Florida Today)
Instant Editorial: Gator coachs $30,000 fine for criticism amounts to censorship Nov 8, 2009
University of Florida Coach Urban Meyer was fined $30,000 by the Southeastern Conference for criticizing the officiating at the Gator-Bulldog game for not calling a penalty against a Georgia player who hit Florida QB Tim Tebow. Yet Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes is getting suspended for only a game tomorrow against Vanderbilt. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Floridasluggish vs.Vandy Nov 8, 2009
If 19-0 in the Southeastern Conference at the University of Florida is ho-hum, then youve got one exciting life, man, youve got a lot of good stuff going for you. I dont ever want to take anything away from what those cats have done. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chinese drywall not hazardous to health, experts say Nov 7, 2009
The two-day symposium is being held by the state department of health and other state agencies, along with the University of Florida ... There will also be discussion of remediation practices and protocols, featuring Steve Mlynarek, of the University of South Florida College of Public Health, and Timothy Townsend, University of Florida Department of Environmental Engineering Services. (The News-Press -- Business)
Victims, relatives to witness sniper execution Nov 7, 2009
Moore, a retired bioengineer at the University of Florida, said his daughter used to call him every morning "to tell me to get out of bed and start chasing my wife around the house or something.". He struggles with Parkinson's disease now, and says he can't afford the trip to Virginia to watch the execution. (Pensacola News Journal)
SEC made right call on Meyer Nov 7, 2009
Pretty sure the University of Florida Athletic Dept. will pick up the tab (secretly, that is) for this here fine ... The AJC is running another negative story about the University of Florida. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bulldog Bites: Reconsidering Logan Gray Nov 7, 2009
WHAT DO GEORGIA TECH FANS , UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FANS AND UGA FANS HAVE IN COMMON ... GEORGIA TECH FANS AND UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FANS JUSTIFY COMNING ON THIS, A UGA BLOG, TALKING SMACK ABOUT OUR PROGRAM, AND THINKING THEY ARE ANY BETTER THAN A BLIND HOMER AS THEY SAY ... WHAT DO GEORGIA TECH FANS, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FANS AND UGA FANS HAVE IN COMMON. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spikes will sit whole game. Will Meyer be joining him? Nov 6, 2009
I m sure Spikes is a wonderful kid who ll make many friends at Alachua County Correctional once he is no longer useful to the University of Florida. FLORIDA'S BEACHES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mohamed A Wuerffel Trophy Nominee Nov 6, 2009
The honor is presented annually to the Football Bowl Subdivision player that best combines exemplary community service, with academic and athletic achievement, and is named after former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel from the University of Florida. The 2009 Wueffel Trophy finalists will be announced on Nov., 11, 2009 and distributed to the award's National Selection Committee for voting. (Calbears.com)
Researcher: 'Optical biopsy' for breast cancer increasingly accurate Nov 6, 2009
A University of Florida biomedical engineering researcher is making progress on an "optical biopsy" that has the potential to determine whether growths are cancerous without ever puncturing the skin. "At this stage, it is just too early for optical tomography to be a screening tool," said Huabei Jiang, the J. Crayton Pruitt Family professor of biomedical engineering, who has spent more than a decade developing the technique at UF and Clemson University. (EurekAlert!)
Swim vs. skin Nov 6, 2009
Then in spring 2008, he finished a race at the University of Florida and felt sharp pains in his lungs ... He's a strong I.B. student at FPC, and is thinking of going to college at one of four schools, including the University of Florida. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
U.S. Approves Visa for Indian Scientist Nov 6, 2009
Reached at his home, however, Mehta said that he had already canceled his travel plans and declined a visiting professorship at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He said the issuance of a visa will not change his decision. (Yahoo News -- Biological and Chemical Weapons)
Key Player Identified In Cascade That Leads To Hypertension-related Kidney Damage Nov 6, 2009
11, 2006) Using a corrective gene, University of Florida scientists were able to block in rats a protein in the kidneys that triggers high blood pressure and kidney. (June 9, 2008) Diabetes is the leading cause of renal failure that requires dialysis. (Science Daily)
Column: It's time to call out the Gators Nov 5, 2009
The SEC said in a statement: "The Southeastern Conference has reviewed and accepted the disciplinary actions taken by the University of Florida regarding football student-athlete Brandon Spikes. The university suspended Spikes for the first half of its next game (vs. Vanderbilt, Nov. 7) for an unsportsmanlike act during the Gators' last game (vs. Georgia, Oct. 31).". Even Ealey downplayed it, saying he didn't think Spikes shouldn't be suspended, adding that he had his eyes closed when it... (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
I Can Has Swine Flu? A Pet Comes Down With H1N1 Nov 5, 2009
"There has never been a report of human seasonal influenza affecting cats or dogs," says Dr. Julie Levy, director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Florida. It's possible that the Iowa cat's case may be a bellwether of future pet disease, but it's also possible it was just a fluke event. (Time.com)
Marketing Briefs: Gov. Parkinson to lead trade mission to China Nov 5, 2009
55 in value to beef producers for every dollar they invested into it between 2003 and 2008, according to an economic study completed by Ron Ward, professor emeritus for the Food and Resource Economics Department of the University of Florida. Ward's research addresses beef consumption patterns, estimation of the impact of the checkoff on market penetration or the probability of consuming beef within a defined period, and the impact on the level of consumption among beef consumers. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Pitt's Lewis, WVU's Devine both Maxwell semifinalists (Yesterday) Nov 5, 2009
Tim Tebow, University of Florida, QB, Sr.. Looking for more from the Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Prime Time, Showtime ready for big game Nov 5, 2009
All Saunders has done this season for the 9-0 DeLand team is score 21 touchdowns, rush for 1,221 yards and earn himself a scholarship to the University of Florida. Showtime is Shontrelle Johnson, a transfer from Crescent City who has been the perfect cohort in the backfield. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Holly Hill names new city manager Nov 5, 2009
Wingo, who lives in Palm Coast, holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida, a master's from Southeast Missouri State University, and a doctorate from the University of Florida. NEWS. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
Meyer: Tebow hit late Nov 5, 2009
The University of Florida football staff is asking SEC officials to review what they claim was a missed late hit in the Saturday game against the Georgia Bulldogs. Florida head coach Urban Meyer says officials missed a late hit on quarterback Tim Tebow by Georgia linebacker Nick Williams. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Your views: Letters to the editor Nov 5, 2009
University of Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes deserves a severe reprimand and multigame suspension for attempting to gouge at the eyes of a University of Georgia player in last Saturdays game. Florida coach Urban Meyers lenient half-game suspension of Spikes amounts to a mere slap on the wrist. (Florida Today)
SEC Bachstory - Week Nine Nov 5, 2009
If you need black jerseys and red facemasks to get your players excited about playing the freaking University of Florida than you arent doing your job. Teams have two jerseys, home and away. (VandyMania.com)
Unlikely friends: Why we love odd animal pairs Nov 5, 2009
Its the same with cats raised with dogs and dogs raised with cats, says veterinary behaviorist Terry Curtis at the University of Florida in Gainesville. I would imagine its a what youre familiar with thing. (MSNBC -- International)
