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Pat Dooley

The writing of legendary sports writer Pat Dooley

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Pat Dooley’s High Five (February 17th)

Friday February 17, 2023

I’m a big believer in taking someone’s career and sitting on the porch in a hermetically sealed jar to let it age for a while before we start decorating it. That’s the case with Colin …
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Pat Dooley’s High Five (February 10th)

Friday February 10, 2023

The way I see it, the SEC is now on the clock. The whole Texas-Oklahoma thing has finally been settled and we can’t wait to see what the 2024 schedule looks like. Those two schools paid $100 …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (February 6th)

Monday February 6, 2023

The Back Nine comes at you after a lovely weekend that did not include many results I was happy with. But that’s sports. Am I right or am I right? Sorry, I watched Groundhog Day too many times …
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Pat Dooley’s High Five (February 3rd)

Friday February 3, 2023

While Florida fans (and rightfully so) are celebrating the win Wednesday night over No. 2 Tennessee, there is still a long way to go to make the NCAA Tournament, which is the goal of every team. The …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (January 30th)

Monday January 30, 2023

10. We kind of saw it coming. If you have watched Kansas State at all this year, you know that it is a team that is more than Keyontae Johnson. He is the lift in the shoes that could get the Wildcats …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (January 23rd)

Monday January 23, 2023

10. Certainly, Saturday night’s basketball win over Mississippi State was a big one. But let’s face it – the season is about to be defined. In the first place, there is no guarantee that the …
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Pat Dooley’s High Five (January 20th)

Friday January 20, 2023

The High Five today takes a look at five key moments or days that things changed with Florida athletics. You probably have your own, but that is the pint of lists is to inspire differences of …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (January 16th)

Monday January 16, 2023

The Back Nine comes at you after a pretty, pretty nice weekend, especially for those of you who are Jaguar fans. Or fans of watching student-athletes excel on this campus.   10. This weekend was a …
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Pat Dooley’s High Five (January 13th)

Friday January 13, 2023

 It is rare when I take a movie suggestion from Jeff Cardozo, but this time I did. I watched Hustle on Netflix and it was really good. In fact, it might be Adam Sandler’s best sports movie and …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (January 9th)

Monday January 9, 2023

The Back Nine is back after a break for the holidays and coming at you with much vigor. Is that a word anyone uses anymore?   10. I also made a return to Exactech Arena for the first time this …