The writing of legendary sports writer Pat Dooley
Monday November 28, 2022
Pat Dooley grades the Gators after a tough 45-38 loss in Tallahassee to FSU, breaking UF’s three-game winning streak against the Seminoles. OFFENSE B+ First half: After getting stuffed on fourth …
Monday November 21, 2022
The Back Nine comes at you after a cold weekend and that was just in the hearts of the Gator faithful. You kind of want to go into Stewie’s time machine (I’m into Family Guy) and fast forward …
Saturday November 19, 2022
Pat Dooley grades the Gators after Florida’s season-deflating 31-24 loss at Vanderbilt: OFFENSE C First half: Florida struggled to run the ball against a defense that ranked at the bottom of the …
Monday November 14, 2022
The Back Nine comes at you on a Birthday Monday as this old man turns 68. I think I should get something special if I make it to the next one. 10. It was truly a glorious night for Gator fans …
Saturday November 12, 2022
Pat Dooley grades the Gators after a bowl-game clinching 38-6 win over South Carolina on Senior Day: OFFENSE A- First half: Florida was pretty strong with 362 yards in the half including 281 rushing, …
Monday November 7, 2022
The Back Nine comes at you after a fun weekend of watching football and missing my wife. She did come back — for those of you wondering — after a weekend with her friends. I was not …
Saturday November 5, 2022
Pat Dooley grades the Gators after Florida’s 41-24 win at Texas A&M: OFFENSE A- First half: The Gators managed 264 yards and 20 points and Anthony Richardson did some special things …
Monday October 31, 2022
The Back Nine comes at you on Halloween, so read it all with Vincent Price’s voice in your head. 10. The Gator Nation is in a state of disarray right now because many of you believe that Billy …
Saturday October 29, 2022
Pat Dooley grades the Gators after Florida’s 42-20 loss to Georgia, the Gators’ second straight loss: OFFENSE D+ First half: Well, that wasn’t fun for anybody playing offense. The Gators …
Monday October 24, 2022
The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful weekend that included Bat Fest, nine holes with my daughter and some grilling. Oh, and a little football as well. 10. I keep hearing people talk about …
