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The writing of legendary sports writer Pat Dooley

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Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Jan 3rd

Monday January 3, 2022

The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful New Year’s evening in downtown Gainesville and a sedentary New Year’s Day watching college football. The biggest story of the weekend was not the CFP …
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Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Dec 27th

Tuesday December 28, 2021

My halls have been decked and the cookies consumed. It was indeed a wonderful Christmas with my family over in St. Augustine. I hope yours was just as great. 10. So, we started the trip by getting to …
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Pat Dooley’s Grades: UCF vs UF

Thursday December 23, 2021

  Pat Dooley grades the Gators after their 29-17 loss to UCF in the Gasparillla Bowl.   OFFENSE F First half: Florida had the chance to put off a big half, but something went wrong too many …
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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 …