The writing of legendary sports writer Pat Dooley
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 …
Monday October 17, 2022
The Back Nine comes at you after a wild weekend and the pleasure of having friends in town for the game. Gator fans, you only have one more home game, which still seems odd to me. 10. It was a …
