
University of Florida volleyball setter Taylor Parks excels in No. 10 Gators’ fast-paced system
Junior setter Taylor Parks is making an all-around impact for the No. 10 University of Florida volleyball team during its 7-1 start to the 2026 season.
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Junior setter Taylor Parks is making an all-around impact for the No. 10 University of Florida volleyball team during its 7-1 start to the 2026 season.

Vernell Brown III set a Florida Gators program record with 173 punt-return yards, scored two punt-return touchdowns and added another touchdown in a 52-3 win over Campbell.

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