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The writing of legendary sports writer Pat Dooley

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Gators Football Bowl History Review

Wednesday December 22, 2021

In the wild world of college football bowls, the Florida Gators arrived late. UF did not go to its first bowl game until all of the World Wars (so far) had been fought and won and Queen Elizabeth II …
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Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Dec 20th

Monday December 20, 2021

The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of way too much couch time and the first of many Christmas celebrations. This is my first one without parents and it really feels a little empty. Is it me …
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Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Dec 13th

Monday December 13, 2021

The Back Nine comes at you after a very nice weekend working on my Christmas joy. I even found a place that had the Big 10 Network. Then, everything went to pieces.   I am starting with basketball …
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Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Dec 6th

Monday December 6, 2021

The Back Nine comes at you after my first in-person press conference in three months, which was cathartic in a way. It was a lot of fun to see so many people there for the new coach. So, what is my …
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Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Nov 29th

Monday November 29, 2021

The Back Nine comes at you after a glorious weekend unless you were trying to field a punt at The Swamp. Before I get to the new Billy, let me talk about Saturday’s game. What a mess. It was …
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Pat Dooley’s Grades: FSU vs Florida

Saturday November 27, 2021

PAT DOOLEY GRADES THE GATORS – FSU Offense C+ First half: Florida had two chances early to put the foot on the neck of the opponent, but couldn’t take advantage of a short punt and a rare UF …
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Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Nov 22nd

Monday November 22, 2021

The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend that was clearly the last straw for Dan Mullen and the fourth head coaching search in the last eight years for a Florida football coach. I am available for …
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Pat Dooley’s Grades: Florida vs Mizzou

Saturday November 20, 2021

OFFENSE D First half: New game, new problems. This time, it was an offense that was so dynamic a week ago and did very little in this half. The Gators had three possessions in Missouri territory (not …
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Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Nov 15th

Monday November 15, 2021

The Back Nine comes at you after what can only be described as a weird birthday weekend. I was sick on my birthday and even more sick watching Florida’s defense against Samford, but not Florida’s …
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Pat Dooley’s Grades: Samford vs Florida

Saturday November 13, 2021

Pat Dooley, co-host of the daily Tailgate Show on WRUF, grades the Gators after their 70-52 win over Samford (and it was not a basketball game): OFFENSE A First half: Well, the offense was not the …