The day has finally arrived. After many months of blood, sweat, and tears the 2020 college football season comes down to this. Top-ranked Alabama takes on third-ranked Ohio State from sunny South Florida. With kickoff just hours away, we’ll get you set for what could be the game of the …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine January 11
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend that was a little too sloth-like with all of the games that were on. On the other hand, it was fun, especially watching a game on Nickelodeon. 10. With all the NFL that was on, I was still able to spend …
Read More »Buccaneers win first playoff game since 2003
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers snapped a streak dating back to a bye-gone era. Saturday night’s 31-23 victory over the Washington Football Team marks Tampa Bay’s first playoff win in almost two decades. In their first playoff win since their Super Bowl XXXVII victory, the Buccaneers have stamped their spot in …
Read More »Reliving Hawthorne’s dual championships: Season (2/3)
In collaboration with Syltavius Kelley Click here to read Part 1. As much as the coaches believe in the players, the feeling is mutual. “We have the best coaching staff that there is,” freshman Kentavia Hagins said. “They help us on the court and off the court. They teach us …
Read More »Reliving Hawthorne’s dual championships: Community (1/3)
In collaboration with Syltavius Kelley Up 40-38 with a couple of seconds remaining, Hawthorne Hornets guard Dre Lawrence steps up to the free-throw line for the biggest shots of his life. The junior had to tune out the sound from both the antagonistic Hilliard fans and the rowdy Hawthorne crowd. …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: January 4
The Back Nine comes at you with a sense of relief because I attended the Florida-LSU basketball game as a fan and did not jinx the mighty Gators. As a result, my daughter Kelsey said I am allowed to attend future games. 10. It would appear that Gator football fans …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Grades: Florida Vs. Oklahoma
Pat Dooley of The Tailgate (weekdays 4-6 p.m. with Jeff Cardozo and back on the air on Monday) brings his legendary grading of the Gators to WRUF.com for the last time this football season (he’ll be back for the spring game). This week, Florida vs. Oklahoma in UF’s first-ever appearance …
Read More »Top Florida Football Receivers Opt Out of Cotton Bowl
The Florida Gator football team is headed to the Cotton Bowl for a match up with the Oklahoma Sooners. However, the Gators will be without a few key offensive players. The Kyle to Kyle connection won’t be taking a trip to Texas. Tight end Kyle Pitts declared he is opting …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: December 28
The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful Christmas, although the one thing I wished for I didn’t get – transparency in the SEC when it comes to officiating. Bah, humbug! 10. As we head down the road to the end of 2020, I think it is important to …
Read More »Gators Set for First Ever Cotton Bowl
A year of all-conference play has come to a close. There’s no playoff or conference championship, but there is still a first for the seventh-ranked Florida Gators. It’s their first-ever appearance in the Cotton Bowl Classic, and they face the sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. This …
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