Chomping at Bits: Jacob Copeland named SEC’s Freshman of the Week

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Jacob Copeland named SEC Freshman of the Week: The emergence hasn’t come quite as hoped for for Copeland, but his big day against South Carolina marks him as a potential big-time contributor down the stretch. (Carroll Rich, Florida Gators)

Florida now turns focus to Georgia: The Gators didn’t overlook South Carolina, despite a slow start — but it’s clear their minds were on their rivals in red and black by game’s end. (Scott Carter, Florida Gators)

Advanced-stats recap of Florida-South Carolina: That explosive run percentage allowed could be dangerous against Georgia. (David Wunderlich, Gator Country)

Florida’s top 10 players through eight games: No argument with the top slot for me. (Thomas Goldkamp, 247Sports)

Men’s basketball tabbed as No. 6 in preseason AP Poll, No. 12 in starting KenPom: I tend to think the latter number is more likely to get closer to No. 1 than the former, at least for a while. (Denver Parler, Florida Gators | KenPom)

Kerry Blackshear Jr. stars in Florida’s “secret” scrimmage win: These scrimmages are no secret in 2019 — but Blackshear being dominant is great to hear,, as is Florida holding a foe under 60 points. (Chris Harry, Florida Gators)

McCartney Kessler takes ITA Southeast title: She didn’t drop a set en route to the title, and is poised to lead Florida this year. (Sam Stolte, Florida Gators)

Volleyball’s Allie Gregory, soccer’s Kouri Peace earn SEC honors: For defender and freshman of the week, respectively. (Katie Callahan, Florida Gators | Mary Howard, Florida Gators)

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