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Florida signs its share of ESPN 150 prospects, but the Gators also show they can turn top recruits into top college players.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Breaking down where the Gators' defensive depth chart stands following spring practice.

Spring revealed more trouble spots for the Gators than anything else. GatorNation's Michael DiRocco looks at the five storylines that stood out.

Daniel McMillian, Bryan Cox Jr., Brian Poole, Bear Cummings stood out in Florida's Orange and Blue Debut, but the offense and kickers still struggled. Florida Gators beat writer Michael DiRocco made 10 key observations during the final spring practice.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2013

The 13 numbers to know as the Florida Gators begin 2013 spring practice.

Florida's stars will be counted on to perform next fall, but the team will need contributions from everywhere in order to compete. Here are some under-the-radar candidates who will need to shine.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2013

The Gators need several freshmen to make instant impacts in 2013, but Florida's recent history shows that it's rare for even three freshmen to do so.

To understand why Florida's on-field production has declined since it's national-title season in 2008, one need look only at its performance in recruiting.

The defense loses quite a few key players from 2012's lockdown unit, but there are several young Gators that will get an opportunity to shine.

Florida has a lot of holes to fill on its 2013 depth chart. Michael DiRocco looks at a handful of players who could emerge as key contributors.

An outstanding performance by the secondary backed up strong efforts by the line and linebackers, creating a strong Gators defensive unit.

The third-ranked Florida Gators didn't just get beat by Louisville in the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday. They got embarrassed, and it raises questions about their vaunted defense.

The Florida Gators completed their one-year makeover with the kind of gutty, come-from-behind win at FSU that wasn't possible in Will Muschamp's first season.

After giving up two fourth down touchdown passes in last season's loss to Georgia, the Florida secondary, ranked No. 3 in the nation, is looking for redemption against the Bulldogs.

Whether it's Andre Debose, De'Ante Saunders or Marcus Roberson, Florida's punt returners are all struggling with the decision of whether to catch the ball, let it bounce or make a fair catch.

As the Florida Gators take advantage of a bye week, GatorNation analyzes each defensive position. But do they all receive a passing grade?

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2012