Chomping at Bits: Florida prepping for hostile environment at Mississippi State

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Florida preparing for Mississippi State maelstrom: Dan Mullen and the Gators will not be welcomed with open arms — or responsible ringing. (Scott Carter, Florida Gators)

CeCe Jefferson, David Reese returns lift Gators: One of these absences was not like the other, but it’s definitely been clear that having both guys on the field has been a boost for Florida. (Scott Carter, Florida Gators)

Was Tennessee bad or is Florida good? ¿Por qué no los dos? I’m writing more about the game later today. (Pat Dooley, The Gainesville Sun)

Film study of Florida’s offense vs. Tennessee: Hey! Things looked better! (David Wunderlich, Gator Country)

Andrew Nembhard draws headlines after basketball Media Day: Think he might be a star this year? (Chris Harry, Florida Gators | Pat Dooley, The Gainesville Sun | Baileigh Williams, Gator Country)

Media Day notebook: When your coach says “We say ‘build,’ not ‘rebuild’,” it’s not a good sign, in my opinion. (Chris Harry, Florida Gators)

Softball adds Jolene Henderson as volunteer assistant: This follows the hiring of Mike Bosch in July as pitching coach Jennifer Rocha’s replacement. Henderson, a Cal grad, is coming off being named the 2018 National Pro Fastpitch pitcher of the year. (Herb Brooks, Florida Gators)

More on Neiron Ball’s condition: The Oakland Raiders made some public comments yesterday. (ESPN)