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The latest on Florida Gators football, basketball and more featuring Orlando Sentinel sports writer Edgar Thompson.
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A podcast for and by users of the r/FloridaGators subreddit. We're here to chew bubblegum and talk about Florida Gators athletics, and brother... We are all out of bubblegum.
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This show is all about catching up with some of the University of Florida Gator Greats from the past. Learn about their past, relive some of their great experiences while in Gainesville, find out about what they're doing now and what's in their future plans.
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Florida travels to Tennessee as heavy underdogs but with some momentum (Ep. 247)
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The Gators head to Rocky Top coming off a pair of convincing victories and now seeking a signature win in 2024. The rival Vols are 15.5-point favorites, but have not won consecutive visits from Florida since 1990 and 1992. Meanwhile, coach Billy Napier has not won consecutive road games at UF. Something's gotta give. During the latest Swamp Things,…
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Gators take care of business and outclass UCF (Ep. 246)
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Florida’s long-awaited matchup with UCF turned into a one-sided show of superiority by Billy Napier’s team. With their coach’s future in doubt, the Gators have now won two straight games by double digits. The schedule gets only tougher, but it’s a start. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark reflect on the Gators performance and whether it…
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Florida hosts UCF in long-awaited, high-stakes in-state meeting (Ep. 245)
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The Gators and Knights will square off during the regular season for the first time since 2006, back when UF was en route to a national championship and UCF on its way to a 4-win season during its second season in Conference USA. Times have changed. Florida has fallen to the back end of the SEC and faces its latest must-win game under coach Billy N…
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Gators pick up rare and invigorating road win entering bye week before UCF visit (Ep. 244)
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Florida took care of business with a decisive showing at Mississippi State. The two-quarterback system ignited a big day on offense, but continued defensive issues kept things interesting against the SEC bottom-feeding Bulldogs. While the performance won’t save Billy Napier, it allowed the Gators embattled coach to fight another day. During the lat…
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Send us a text The 1991 Consensus All-American, Team Captain of the first Official SEC Championship team, and UF Hall of Famer joins the show and talks about his Gator teams, overcoming illness to begin his Gator career, how tragedy in Gainesville and Spurrier coming in impacted the team - "losers get beans, winners get steak and skrimps!" plus sto…
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Florida heads to Mississippi State for an SEC pillow fight (Ep. 243)
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Billy Napier’s team seeks a rare road win when the Gators head to Starkville to face the Bulldogs. UF is just 2-10 away from Gainesville under Napier, but is a surprising six-point favorite against the rebuilding Bulldogs under first-year coach Jeff Lebby. A Florida win entering a bye week could stabilize a chaotic situation a bit before UCF’s Oct.…
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Billy Napier’s days appear to be numbered after latest Gators debacle (Ep. 242)
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It’s a matter of when not if UF decides to move on from their embattled and overmatched head coach. A 33-20 home to Texas A&M to open SEC play was more of the same for a program with seven straight losses to power conference foes and a pedestrian 10-6 on the Gators iconic home field. Napier survived to coach another week, Saturday at Mississippi St…
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Gators enter SEC opener as home underdogs against Texas A&M while facing QB quandary (Ep. 241)
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Florida opens conference play looking to build on a feel-good win against Samford and prove a season-opening loss to Miami was an anomaly. The Gators have lost six straight games to power conference opponents, but have reason for optimism after true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway’s breakout performance. How Billy Napier capitalizes and handles his …
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Gators right the ship behind freshman phenom DJ Lagway (Ep. 240)
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A record-setting performance by Florida’s quarterback of the future and overmatched opponent has given Billy Napier and Gator fans hope. Lagway’s 456 yards yards shattered the UF’s single-season standard for a freshman and breathed some hope and excitement back into the Gators. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar reflect on the beginning…
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Send us a text Former Gators running back Jordan Cronkrite joins the guys and speaks on how the Miami kid ended up at UF, scoring TDs in the Orange and Blue, being a part of a Gator team to make the SEC Championship twice, comes clean about what really led him to transfer to USF, his success as a Bull in Tampa with an 1,100+ yard season, even toppi…
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Could Samford be Billy Napier’s swan song? (Ep. 239)
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Florida’s head coach is squarely on the hot seat. Another poor showing could spell the end early in his third season. The good news for Napier’s Gators is Samford visits the Swamp Saturday. It’s the only gimme on the nation’s toughest schedule and a chance for a feel-good win. Gator Nation is going to need a lot more to feel warm and fuzzy for Napi…
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Temperature rises on Florida’s Billy Napier after Week 1 debacle (Ep. 238)
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Florida’s third season under Napier could not have gotten off to a worse start than a 41-17 drubbing in the Swamp by in-state rival Miami. The Gators were beaten on both sides of the ball in every way possible. Napier’s offseason overhaul, optimism and assurances fell as flat as his offense. Talk of a much-improved defense proved to be false hopes …
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Send us a text Part two of our talk with UF's Rushing King as he discusses the rushing record, the mindset of never losing in The Swamp, his favorite memory of his time as a Gator, getting drafted by the Buccs, winning NFC ROY, the 'Rhett Zone', being enshrined in the UF Athletics Hall of Fame as well as stories about Dan Marino, Sam Wyche, Neon De…
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Florida’s chance finally arrives with Week 1 visit from Miami (Ep. 237)
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The stakes and emotions will be high when Billy Napier’s Gators and Mario Cristobal’s Hurricanes square off Saturday in the Swamp. The game matches once-proud programs in need of a strong start to pivotal seasons. Predictions, speculation and a long offseason will soon be over. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar chop it up one last time…
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Send us a text We got the King! UF's All-Time Rushing King - SEC Champ, All-American, and UF Athletics Hall of Famer - Errict Rhett discusses how wrestling, heart, and his compelling "why" gave him the strength to dominate UF's practices and go from backup defensive back to the most prolific running back to ever wear the Orange and Blue, all in par…
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Judgment Day looms for Florida with Miami game a week away
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The Gators’ season-opening visit from Miami will begin to answer the questions swirling around coach Billy Napier and his program. Besides Napier, what players and assistants are on the spot? Is Miami the biggest game of a pivotal season? What has Napier done to impress and what does he have to do to survive? During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar a…
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Decisions ahead with Miami season opener on the horizon (Ep. 235)
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Florida enters the final days of fall camp with competition at its highest level under Billy Napier. The Gators’ depth has helped them weather top tailback Montrell Johnson Jr.’s knee injury. The team’s leading rusher in 2022 and 2023 is on the mend, but will he be ready for Miami? Having more options also requires difficult decisions. Napier calls…
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Montrell Johnson Jr.’s status and other fall camp chatter (Ep. 234)
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The Gators are entering the throes of preseason practices as competition heats up for starting roles. Tailback was a position already locked up, but top rusher Montrell Johnson Jr. is sidelined by a minor knee injury. His timeline is TBD a little more than three weeks before a season-opening visit from Miami. The Gators’ depth and talent will be te…
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Fresh faces at Media Day, Gators open fall camp (Ep. 233)
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College football season has officially arrived. Florida staged Media Day Tuesday on the eve of the opening of fall camp Wednesday. Billy Napier sent out four coaches, two of them in new roles and two staff newcomers. More than 30 new players hit the field a day later as the Gators pushed to capitalize on the many changes after a 5-7 season. During …
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Send us a text Trailblazing All-American and 1st Team All-SEC tight end Kirk Kirkpatrick joins the guys and discusses how he got to UF, what it was like first getting on campus, playing with Emmitt and Shane, the seismic shift in offense when Spurrier arrived in 1990, breaking records, partying with Ric Flair to the pitfalls of addiction, his recov…
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Fall camp opens with Gators pick 12th of 16 SEC teams (Ep. 232)
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Florida football practice opens July 31 during a pivotal Year 3 for Billy Napier. Expectations rarely have been this low, but the Gators are eager to prove nay-sayers wrong. Meanwhile, the Paris Olympics begin with a record 40 athletes with UF ties at the Games. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss whether the Gators’ high hopes r…
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SEC Media Days recap, impact of Ben Sasse’s retirement on Gators (Ep. 231)
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The 2024 football season unofficially began at SEC Media Days. Billy Napier and the Gators were optimistic and stuck to the script amid a sea of skeptics. But the week’s big surprise was the sudden retirement of UF president Ben Sasse because of his wife’s health issues. The native of Nebraska quickly became an ardent Gators fan and was sure to hav…
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Send us a text UF Hall of Famer, National Champion in two sports, and Olympic Medalist Speedster Jeff Demps continues his discussion on the Gators collapse at the end of '09 and what proceeded it, running in the 2012 London Olympics, his NFL experiences, becomes Sid's best friend, and more! Instagram: @all4thegatorspodcast Twitter: @A4TGPodcast…
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Send us a text The UF Hall of Famer, UF's career highest yards per carry average leader and Olympic medalist shares stories of growing up recognizing his gift of speed, putting work into track and football, Urban going to his high school to recruit him and what sold him to go to UF as a Nole fan, how his speed matched up to Rainey and Percy, walkin…
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Send us a text Part 2 of legendary Gator Great Carlos Alvarez's show continues hard conversations on Coach Graves vs Dickey, locker room integration, crippling knee injuries, a Dallas Cowboys 'what if', the records, the Hall of Fames, what he is most proud of, and a solid round of You-Or Trivia! Instagram: @all4thegatorspodcast Twitter: @A4TGPodcas…
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A good week for Billy Napier, the rich get richer, the Swamp gets short changed (Ep. 230)
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Florida’s slow progress on the recruiting trail picked up pace with the commitment of West Broward receiver Joshua Moore, who credited DJ Lagway with luring him to Gainesville. Billy Napier does not shun a helping hand, positioning the Gators to capitalize on the NCAA ruling to allow analysts to coach the field. Meanwhile, the Florida-Georgia game …
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Send us a text Legendary Gator Great, "The Cuban Comet" opens up about life in Cuba as a kid, coming to the US and finding American football, how his first catch as a Gator changed his life, the story behind his nickname, some outrageous college stories, as well as intimate details about his monstrous return to Miami in front of 70K strong from the…
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GATORS PODCAST: Cags place in Gators’ lore, top moments as sports calendar concludes (Ep. 229)
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Home run king Jac Caglianone’s place in UF history is secure after he led the Gators’ unexpected postseason run. Does Cags belong on Mark and Edgar’s Gators’ Mt. Rushmore? Who makes their top 10? Speaking of lists: what are the top-5 highs and lows of 2023-24. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark lean on their 20-plus years around the pro…
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Jac powers surprising CWS run, three-peat for Mouse and two more for Parker Valby (Ep. 228)
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The Gators’ baseball team is the last UF program still going after an improbable run to the College World Series. Along the way, Jac Caglianone has left no doubt he’s the program’s greatest slugger — and among the best all time. Mike Holloway’s place in the coach pantheon was already secure, yet Florida’s three-peat in men’s track and field and Par…
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Difficult decisions ahead for UF athletics, baseball surprises, softball stuns 3-time champs (Ep. 227)
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Last week’s SEC Spring Meetings in Destin painted a challenging financial future, even for a UF program among the nation’s healthiest and wealthiest. Coach Billy Napier will likely have to adjust his master plan due to the inevitable revenue increases and cost-cutting measures spurred by the House v. NCAA $2.77 billion settlement. Amid important di…
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Send us a text Gator Athletics HOF'er and NFL All Pro Louis Oliver joins the guys and discusses his brash confidence and work ethic as a Walk On going from 6th team defense to becoming UF's first 2x 1st Team All-American at DB, his relationship with collegiate and pro teammate Jarvis Williams, what meant most to him from his days in the Orange and …
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Jaden Rashada strikes again as former signee sues Billy Napier (Ep. 226)
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Football coach Billy Napier and UF’s administration thought they finally could move on from former signee Jaden Rashada and his representatives. Not so fast. On Tuesday, the 20-year-old sophomore already with this third school filed a lawsuit against Napier, mega-booster Hugh Hathcock and others seeking more than $10 million in damages. The suit mi…
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Olympic sports programs shine, Cormani McClain comes home (Ep. 225)
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It’s that time of year for the Gators, when Florida’s Olympic sports seize center stage. Parker Valby put on a show in the 5,000 at SEC track and field championships, lacrosse is Final Four bound, men’s golf pushes to defend its 2023 national title and softball is poised for another deep postseason run. Baseball is the only struggling spring sport,…
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Send us a text UF's All-Time Interception leader, 2x 1st Team All-SEC, Consensus 1st Team All-American, and UF Athletics HOFer Fred Weary discusses coming to UF as an athlete, switching from the receiver to DB room, that monster defense that captured 3 SEC titles during his tenure, how the loss at FSU in 96 gave them confidence for taking the Natio…
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Todd Golden lands intriguing transfers, Jaden Rashada delivers early football portal drama, Cags’ record HR streak ends
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Basketball coach Todd Golden’s roster overhaul picked up the pace, highlighted by the arrival of FAU guard Alijah Martin. Billy Napier’s first week in the transfer portal was quieter, but time remains for the Gators to fill some gaps. The real drama involved former quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada, who is on the move again. Meanwhile, slugger Jac …
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Send us a text 3x All-SEC, 4x All-American and 3x SEC Champ Shayne Edge tells some outrageous stories about being recruited, wild tales with his buddy Judd, some infamous scuffles, his tumultuous relationship with Coach Zook, the odd perspective of being a punter for the Head Ball Coach, and how it all came together landing him on the UF All-Centur…
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Spring game takeaways, Todd Golden begins roster reload (Ep. 223)
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Florida’s spring game was an improvement on 2023 and gave fans their first look at Billy Napier’s 2024 team. Those on hand left with reasons for optimism entering the offseason of a pivotal Year 3. Meanwhile, Todd Golden picked up his first commit, Chattanooga transfer Sam Alexis of Apopka, as he restocks UF’s roster during a busy offseason. During…
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Spring game arrives, basketball season concludes, baseball team collapses (Ep. 222)
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Florida’s spring game is set for Saturday in the Swamp. Fans get their first chance to see the Gators in action following a 5-7 season and sweeping offseason changes to Billy Napier’s roster and staff. While spring football nears the finish line, the college basketball concluded with UConn and South Carolina living up to the hype and potentially es…
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Spring football enters homestretch, UConn aims to supplant ‘04s, women’s sports seize centerstage (Ep. 221)
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Florida football is amid a two-week stretch Billy Napier calls “critical” to his program’s turnaround. The Gators have two scrimmages, including the spring game, to sharpen their focus entering the offseason. Meanwhile, the biggest weekend in college basketball takes center stage, with UConn looking to become the first back-to-back champion since t…
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Send us a text Big man Dominique Easley talks about going from the #1 prep DT in the nation out of Staten Island, NY to UF, what the guys on that '11-2' 2012 defensive unit mean to him, which player they had to get on to become a bigger force on D, which coach he almost came to blows with that ended up becoming a father figure, being taken in the 1…
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Riley Kugel bails after Florida’s NCAA exit, Gators stage spring football’s first scrimmage, softball back on track (Ep. 220)
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Kugel returned to school expected to be a star. Instead, he endured a stunning sophomore slump ending with his much-anticipated transfer less than week after UF’s NCAA Tournament loss. Todd Golden now pushes to match last spring’s transfer portal success and maintain the Gators’ upward trajectory. Meanwhile, Billy Napier’s squad will stage its firs…
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Send us a text This episode features the best Coach Spurrier stories and impersonations as told by his players - our Gator Great guests - spanning all the shows we have recorded to date. Unique tales about the hilariously unique, but genuine, Head Ball Coach that will literally have you laughing out loud! Instagram: @all4thegatorspodcast Twitter: @…
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Gators back at the Big Dance, Pro Day’s indictment of Dan Mullen, gymnastics team seeks 3-peat (Ep. 219)
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Florida is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years and capable of a deep run if the pieces fall into place as Todd Golden’s team looks to continue the program’s Year 2 turnaround. Back in Gainesville, the Gators’ Pro Day was an all-time dud, highlighting the lack of depth Billy Napier inherited from Dan Mullen. Meanwhile, Jenn…
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Send us a text Coach Zook continues sharing phenomenal stories on his player relationships, the frat house incident, his big farewell win against FSU, his players winning the '06 National Championship, himself winning Big Ten Coach of the Year at Illinois, thoughts on Coach Napier, as well as tales on Bill Cowher, Channing Crowder, Aaron Rodgers, K…
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Money, money, money … Will Gators investment in Todd Golden, Billy Napier pay off? (Ep. 218)
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Florida is all-in on coaches Todd Golden and Billy Napier, giving Golden a contract extension on the eve of the SEC tournament and increasing the recruiting budget 45% for Napier’s football program. Golden has revived the men’s basketball program and re-energized the fan base. A postseason run would punctuate the Gators’ direction. Resources have n…
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Send us a text Former Gators recruiter, DC, and Head Coach Ron Zook joins the guys and discusses how he got into coaching, his path to UF, his recruiting philosophies, which players from the 96 National Championship team he recruited even though Spurrier didn't want, leaving for the NFL, coming back to replace Spurrier, how he dealt with the monstr…
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Spring football kicks off and Gators men’s basketball kicks Bama butt (Ep. 217)
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Billy Napier’s third season in Gainesville is unofficially underway with the start of spring football practices. During the next six weeks, a remade roster and staff will push to turn the page on consecutive losing seasons and search for answers, leaders, playmakers and momentum. Meanwhile, Todd Golden’s Gators are ahead of schedule and poised to m…
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Send us a text Pioneer of Spurrier's first Fun N' Gun offense, 1990 1st Team All-SEC and Team Captain Ernie Mills joins the guys and discusses how recruiting went back in the day, converting from DB to receiver, some of his biggest plays in the Orange and Blue, his "best in the SEC" 1990 season, going on to play nine years in the NFL with Steelers,…
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Gators enter March Madness poised for postseason run, spring football on the horizon (Ep. 216)
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Florida reached 20 wins in men’s basketball for the first time since 2018 as Todd Golden’s program pushes to make a postseason run. But with three regular-season games to go, the Gators continue to show a lack of killer instinct while the mystery of Riley Kugel continues. Meanwhile, Billy Napier’s third season in Gainesville begins in earnest with …
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Basketball heartbreak at Alabama, staff churn continues in football, spring sports ramp up (Ep.215)
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Florida’s upset bid in men’s basketball came up short in overtime at Alabama. Coach Todd Golden’s squad let a golden opportunity slip away, but the Gators have found their stride with March Madness on the horizon. Meanwhile, Billy Napier’s program will kick off spring football in two weeks with 30 new players and a retooled staff. After spending a …
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