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To be a complete team, Gators need to find a quarterback

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Two years in, two championship games, and the Help Wanted sign remains out. Now, more than ever, the University of Florida needs a quarterback. With the Gators playing in the SEC Championship game Saturday afternoon, the Gators’ weakest position stands out the most. Who is there to guide the Gators toward the end zone? Who is there to have a breakout game to lead an upset? Look around. Alabama has a great defensive line, but Florida’s good, too. If linebacker…

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Questioning the Florida-Alabama game for the SEC Championship

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Five things to ponder about Florida’s SEC title game against Alabama on Saturday. Can the Gators give Alabama a better game than last year? Unless Florida forces a lot of turnovers, it’s hard to see how. Most agree this Alabama team might be the school’s best, and might be as good as any team who has ever played. Florida, meanwhile, has played almost an identical season as to last year, from the sluggish offense to the spotty quarterbacking. Jordan Scarlett…

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College roundup: Alabama defense snuffs Florida offense for SEC title

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The Florida Gators had their moments Saturday, but not enough of them were on offense for the team to win against the University of Alabama. The offensively-impaired Gators lost a 29-15 game to Alabama in the SEC Championship game. Florida managed only 15 yards rushing on 26 attempts, and quarterback Treon Harris threw for only 165 on nine of 24 passing. Alabama, on the other hand, had 233 yards rushing. Derrick Henry carried 44 times (one less than the Gators…

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