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The writing of legendary sports writer Pat Dooley

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Pat Dooley’s High Five (July 21st)

Thursday July 21, 2022

As SEC Media Days wind down in Atlanta (can you believe they made it all the way through without me?), we can start to look ahead to games. Because you may know that one of my mantras is that the …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (July 18th)

Monday July 18, 2022

The Back Nine comes at you after a leisurely weekend that included a lot of time on the recliner watching the British Open and then sprinting to the car to head to the golf course as soon as it …
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Pat Dooley’s High Five (July 14th)

Thursday July 14, 2022

The High Five returns after a week off to finish up our series on the biggest SEC games each month. Of course, the biggest game in this SEC season will be in December because the SEC will play a …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (July 11th)

Monday July 11, 2022

 The Back Nine is back after having a week off for the holiday and a great one it was. The relaxing is over because we have the final major this week and SEC Media Days next week. It’s on. 10.  …
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Pat Dooley’s High Five (June 30th)

Thursday June 30, 2022

When we look at October games, it makes us long for the days when there is a chill in the air, which in Gainesville means the low 80s. But we know how important games are in October no matter what …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (June 27th)

Tuesday June 28, 2022

The Back Nine comes at you after an amazing weekend with my wife Karen as we celebrated 23 years of wedded bliss. She has been through a lot lately but I can see the joy coming back into her …
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Pat Dooley’s High Five (June 23rd)

Thursday June 23, 2022

Steve Spurrier came up with the expression many years ago and it might be the best way to describe the hot, sticky months leading up to the first days of practices in America. Yes, it is …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (June 20th)

Monday June 20, 2022

The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful Father’s Day that included a lot of watching golf and missing Dad.   10.   All of you fathers out there hopefully had a great day and I consider …
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Pat Dooley’s High Five (June 16th)

Thursday June 16, 2022

Last week on the High Five I gave you the five games Florida cannot lose if the Gators want to have a successful season. But those are not the games that you are mentally circling in your calendar. …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (June 13th)

Monday June 13, 2022

The Back Nine comes at you after a nice weekend that included the rain we needed and the championship fix Gator fans are always craving.   10.  It is amazing that Mike Holloway and his deep men’s …