The 2021 season has had its fill of ups and downs for the Florida Gators and the Florida State Seminoles. Regardless of the records, both teams have the opportunity to end the season on a high note this weekend. How did they get here? The Gators are sitting at 5-6 …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Wins the Fort Myers Tournament At The Buzzer 71-68
The 23rd ranked Florida men’s basketball team earns a huge win and title championship in the Fort Myers Tip-Off Classic Wednesday night. Gators Men’s Basketball (5-0) Florida started action in the tournament Monday taking on California Golden Bears and the Florida offense was too much for the Bears as they …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball To play In Fort Myers Tip-Off Title Game after Beating Cal
The 23rd ranked Florida men’s basketball team once again showcased its defensive fortitude as they cruise to a win in the opening game at the Fort Meyers Tip Off Tournament, beating California (2-3) ,80-60, on Monday to stay undefeated at 4-0 on the season. For Florida coach Mike White, this …
Read More »New Man In Charge: Greg Knox Takes the Podium
With Dan Mullen out, Greg Knox is in charge of the Florida Gators. The interim head coach stepped up to the microphone on Monday to answer questions about FSU and plans moving forward. Next Up: Noles The Gators take on the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday at noon. However, this …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Nov 22nd
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 counseling. 10. It is a sad day when a coach gets fired …
Read More »Dan Mullen out as Florida Head Coach
Less than 24 hours after the overtime loss to Missouri, the Dan Mullen era for Florida Gators football has come to a close. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said in Sunday’s press conference that Mullen had the choice to stay for the FSU game. However, he opted to leave now …
Read More »Gators Fall to Mizzou in Overtime
Bowl eligibility will have to wait. The Gators fell to Missouri, 24-23, in overtime on a do-or-die two-point conversion by the Tigers. This is the first time the Gators were held to two wins in SEC play since 1986. On top of that, the Gators finish their SEC schedule with …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Grades: Florida vs Mizzou
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 including the final play) and here’s what they did on big third downs …
Read More »Local High School Teams Look to Advance in 2021 FHSAA Football Playoffs
The 2021 FHSAA Football Playoffs continue this week as several area teams compete to advance to the regional finals. Class 1A Regional Semifinals There are several local matchups in the Class 1A Regional Semifinals this weekend. Lafayette (8-3) takes on Chiefland (9-1), Union County (11-0) heads to Hilliard (9-1) and …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Defeats Milwaukee 81-45
The 24th ranked Florida men’s basketball team runs its record to 3-0 with an 81-45 win over the Milwaukee Panthers in the O’Connell Center Thursday night. Gators Men’s Basketball (3-0) The Gators were coming off a huge win over Florida State this past weekend, 71-55, that placed them in the …
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