1 » Fifty-three student-athletes attending the University of Florida were named to the 2010 Southeastern Conference Winter Academic Honor Roll on Tuesday according to a release by commissioner Mike Slive. The women’s swimming and diving teams led the way with 18, the men’s team added 15, nine represented gymnastics (every eligible member), women’s basketball added six and men’s basketball followed with five. Florida’s total of 53 was second-best in the SEC, following only Alabama (56).

1 » Former UF network coordinator Steve Babik, a member of the athletic department for two decades who was arrested and charged in federal court with the receipt, distribution and possession of child pornography in January, pleaded guilty to the charges Tuesday in United States District Court. Babik, 50, faces five to 20 years in prison and will be sentenced on Aug. 2 after investigators found “a significant volume of [media featuring] children engaging in sexual acts” on his computer.

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1 » Arrested Feb. 15 on two counts of misdemeanor battery, former Florida Gators defensive tackle Gary Brown was indefinitely suspended from all team activities and cut from the team four days later. Monday, Brown and his lawyers reached an agreement to defer prosecution with the State Attorney’s Office that negates the need for the him to stand trial. He will receive six months of probation, a $150 fine (or 12 hours of community service) and must face treatment for alcohol abuse as part of the plea.

2 » Former University of Florida network coordinator Steve Babik – who was charged in federal court in January with the receipt, distribution and possession of child pornography – has had his trial postponed while he and his attorneys work on a plea deal, according to The Gainesville Sun. Babik, 50, pleaded not guilty in court in January and will now stand trial on May 3 unless it is further postponed.

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A staff report from The Gainesville Sun states that University of Florida network coordinator Steve Babik, who has been with the school and athletic department for two decades, has been charged in federal court with receipt, distribution and possession of child pornography.

Babik, 50, was the host of the TailGator Pre-game Show and the Urban Meyer Post-Game Show. He also reported from the sidelines during Florida Gators football broadcasts and held play-by-play duties for a variety of Gators sports airing on Sun Sports, Fox Sports Florida and local radio.

The University Athletic Association released a statement about Babik on Tuesday: “We were made aware of the investigation in late November and immediately suspended Steve Babik from his work responsibilities. Now that he has been charged, his employment has been terminated. We are deeply disturbed by the charges.”

If convicted of all charges, Babik could receive a combined maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, lifelong probation and a $500,000 fine. He entered a plea of not guilty, was released on $100,000 bond and has a trial set to begin Mar. 1 in Gainesville, FL.

The Sun has more details on this breaking story, and OGGOA will update this post with any additional relevant information.

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