Chomping at Bits: Florida getting back to basics during bye week

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Florida getting back to basics during bye week: That’s a pretty standard refrain for most teams on a bye. (Scott Carter, Florida Gators)

Fixing these problems will help Gators against Georgia: Looking at penalties, run defense, turnovers, third down offense, and explosive plays. (Neil Blackmon, Saturday Down South)

Film study - Florida’s offense vs. Vanderbilt’s defense: Notes on the Gators’ diverse use of personnel and play call selections. (David Wunderlich, Gator Country)

UF ticket office offering “Buy Week” deals: The ticket office is advertising deals this week on football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball tickets. (Will Pantages, Florida Gators)

Gators thinking playoffs: While some folks may scoff at that notion, I think it’s fine that the players aren’t limiting themselves to qualifying eight wins as a successful season and have aspirations for more. (Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel)

Evan McPherson named SEC Freshman of the Week: Florida’s true freshman kicker continues to be perfect in correctly officiated kicks. (Corinne Simpson, Florida Gators)

SEC not handing out punishment for Mason-Mullen brouhaha: Both teams were assessed unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in-game. (Sam Cooper, Yahoo Sports)

Mullen era already has a different feel: I’m always still just a little bit wary about this line of thinking so early into a coach’s tenure. (Nick de la Torre, Gator Country)

Al Pinkins making impression: UF’s new associate head coach joined the men’s basketball program in May. (Graham Hall, Gainesville Sun)

And, of course, the Gator Rewind: