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The writing of legendary sports writer Pat Dooley

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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine January 11

Monday January 11, 2021

The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend that was a little too sloth-like with all of the games that were on. On the other hand, it was fun, especially watching a game on Nickelodeon. 10. With all …
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Pat Dooley: Trask Misses Out On Heisman, Still Deserving of Accolades

Tuesday January 5, 2021

There was no real surprise Tuesday night in a year full of surprises. Devonta Smith, second on my ballot for the record (Trevor Lawrence was third), won the Heisman Trophy and in a year that didn’t …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: January 4

Monday January 4, 2021

The Back Nine comes at you with a sense of relief because I attended the Florida-LSU basketball game as a fan and did not jinx the mighty Gators. As a result, my daughter Kelsey said I am allowed to …
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Pat Dooley’s Grades: Florida Vs. Oklahoma

Wednesday December 30, 2020

Pat Dooley of The Tailgate (weekdays 4-6 p.m. with Jeff Cardozo and back on the air on Monday) brings his legendary grading of the Gators to WRUF.com for the last time this football season (he’ll …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: December 28

Monday December 28, 2020

The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful Christmas, although the one thing I wished for I didn’t get – transparency in the SEC when it comes to officiating. Bah, humbug! 10. As we head down …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: December 21

Monday December 21, 2020

The Back Nine comes at you after a Championship Saturday that included a show we have seen before. I’m looking at you, defense. 10. Now that this wild and crazy college football season is basically …
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Pat Dooley’s Grades: Florida vs. Alabama

Sunday December 20, 2020

Pat Dooley of The Tailgate (weekdays 4-6 p.m. with Jeff Cardozo) brings his legendary grading of the Gators to WRUF.com. This week, Florida vs. Alabama for the SEC Championship.   OFFENSE A- …
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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: December 14

Monday December 14, 2020

The Back Nine comes at you after a unique Saturday night which included going to the Florida-LSU game and just sitting in the stands with my wife. It was our first ever Florida football game sitting …
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Pat Dooley’s Grades: Florida vs. LSU

Saturday December 12, 2020

Pat Dooley of The Tailgate (weekdays 4-6 p.m. with Jeff Cardozo) brings his legendary grading of the Gators to WRUF.com. This week, Florida vs. LSU on Senior Night.   OFFENSE C- Even with the …
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Pat Dooley’s Back 9: December 7

Monday December 7, 2020

The Back Nine comes at you from a different platform but it’s the same old Dr. Football. Stay with me peeps. I’m staying with you. Kind of like those aunts in that commercial. 10. Think about …