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Florida signee Chauncey Gardner, Maryland commit Dwayne Haskins, Jr. work out together

Gardner (far left) is as solid and vocal a Florida commit as there is, and Judson, his Cocoa teammate (second from left), is one of the better playmakers in the 2017 recruiting cycle. The other three players who aren't Haskins (far right) here are all Cocoa players, too. But what seems most important to glean from this is that Haskins, who is committed to and lives in Maryland, is working out with five Cocoa players in Cocoa over his winter break. That'll make one say "Hmmm."

The top five Florida-LSU games

We conclude the LSU portion of War Stories with the top five games in Gators-Tigers history.

War Stories: The top Florida-LSU games, Nos. 10-6

War Stories continues with a look back at the No. 10 to No. 6 games of the Florida-LSU rivalry.

War Stories: The top Florida-LSU games, Nos. 15-11

The War Stories series returns, looking at the Florida-LSU rivalry.

War Stories: Most memorable UF-UT games, Nos. 5-1

Even though Florida has dominated Tennessee recently, the two teams have had some very important and memorable match ups over the years. Here's a look back at the five most memorable ones.

War Stories: Most memorable UF-UT games, Nos. 10-6

Even though Florida has dominated Tennessee recently, the two teams have had some very important and memorable match ups over the years. Here's a look back at the first half of the 10 most meaningful ones.

Florida vs. Miami: Retro annual series projections

The last time Florida and Miami met as part of an annual series was in 1987. But what if that series hadn't ended?

Brandon James tells his story

Through the years, there have been good ones, and even some great ones. But nobody could flip the field with a big return like Brandon James could, and nobody resembled a team player more than Brandon James did.

The history of the Florida-FSU rivalry

These teams simply do not get along. And that's been the foundation for one of college football's best rivalries.

The history of the Florida-Georgia rivalry

We retrace the history of the Florida-Georgia rivalry in this in-depth piece.

Sunday Brunch: Florida's dream non-conference foes

Sunday Brunch is back after an extended leave (sorry) and asks one all-important question: Which non-conference opponent would you like to see the football Gators play?

What if Spurrier had stayed?

Steve Spurrier built the Gators to the level of success (and expectations) it now enjoys. After an abrupt departure following the 2001 season, UF has continued to be one of the elite programs in college football. But what if Spurrier had stayed?

Know Your Foe: Florida's 2012 Schedule

Florida Football 100 For 100, No. 69: The Gators' Magical Fall Of 1969

Florida's 1969 season was its first one-loss campaign as a member of the SEC. It's also one of the greatest seasons in Gators history.

Florida Football 100 For 100, No. 74: Jack Youngblood, The Toughest Gator Ever

Jack Youngblood is one of the toughest NFL players and Gators of all time. His decision to play on a broken leg in the 1979 NFL playoffs epitomizes that.

Know Your Foe: Missouri

Know Your Foe returns with a look at Mizzou, the Gators' newest annual opponent.

Florida Football Recruiting: Gators Finish Junior Day With Verbal From Keanu Neal

Florida rounded out its huge Junior Day haul by getting a verbal commitment from Keanu Neal, whose name will almost certainly not be used for jokes.

Know Your Foe, Gator Bowl Edition: Ohio State

Know Your Foe, Gator Bowl Edition: Ohio State

Know Your Foe: Florida's 2011 Schedule

Know Your Foe looks at the remainder of Florida's 2011 Schedule

Know Your Foes: Other Florida Schools

Know Your Foe tackles other Florida schools

Know Your Foe: The Florida-Vanderbilt Game

Know Your Foe: The Florida-Vanderbilt Game

Know Your Foe: The Florida-Georgia Tech Rivalry

Know Your Foe: The Florida-Georgia Tech Rivalry

Know Your Foe: The Florida-South Carolina Rivalry

Know Your Foe: The Florida-South Carolina Rivalry

Know Your Foe: The Florida-Kentucky Rivalry

Is Florida-Kentucky really a football rivalry? An examination of the evidence.

Know Your Foe: The Florida-Alabama Rivalry

This week's Know Your Foe tackles the Florida-Alabama rivalry.

AASRS: The Florida Gators Play The Greatest Game Ever Played In The Swamp

AASRS: The Florida Gators Play The Greatest Game Ever Played In The Swamp

Know Your Foe: The Florida-Auburn Rivalry

Know Your Foe: Part VI Florida-Auburn

Know Your Foe: The Florida-Miami Rivalry

Know Your Foe: Part V - Florida-Miami

Alligator Army Summer Reading Series: Zook Allows a Meltdown in Miami

Alligator Army Summer Reading Series: Zook Allows a Meltdown in Miami

Alligator Army Summer Reading Series: The Swindle in The Swamp

Alligator Army Summer Reading Series: The Swindle in The Swamp

Alligator Army Summer Reading Series: Doering's Got a Touchdown!

Alligator Army Summer Reading Series: Doering's Got a Touchdown!

Alligator Army Summer Reading Series: The 1979 Football Season

Alligator Army Summer Reading Series: The 1979 Football Season