OK, the High Five is back after taking some time off during football season (and Grading the Gators) and another couple of weeks for the holidays (and Gaining The Weight). We will start out with the five reasons Florida’s schedule is so difficult in 2024. Most consider it the toughest …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (Dec. 18)
The Back Nine comes at you with visions of sugar cookies dancing in my head, which means I’ve already started to gain some weight back. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. Or something like that. 10. Wednesday is a big day for Billy Napier and the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (Dec. 4)
The Back Nine comes at you after a weird weekend when Georgia finally lost a game and FSU somehow won one and then lost. 10. Look, you all know how I feel about Florida State. But when I went to bed Saturday night after watching that dreadful display of offensive …
Read More »Florida Set to Face Biggest Test of Season Against No. 1 Georgia
The Florida Gators football team is set for their annual rivalry matchup with the the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs Saturday in Jacksonville. The Bulldogs currently hold a record of 7-0 while the Gators are 5-2, and both teams are coming off of bye weeks. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1717541842366103906 Change in Bulldog Offense Georgia …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Gator Grades (CHARLOTTE vs. FLORIDA)
WRUF sports columnist Pat Dooley grades the Gators after their 22-7 win over Charlotte in The Swamp on Saturday night: OFFENSE C First half: You could look at the 243 total yards or look at the 16 points. You could look at the 188 passing yards or the 55 rushing …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (Sept. 18)
The Back Nine comes at you after a glorious weekend that included friends, family and the biggest win of Billy Napier’s career. So far. 10. Man, you should have heard the chatter in the press box Saturday. It wasn’t what Florida would do IF Florida lost to Tennessee, it was …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Grades (VOLS vs. GATORS)
Pat Dooley grades the Gators after their 29-16 win over No. 11 Tennessee in The Swamp on Saturday night: OFFENSE B- First half: Despite a shaky start with an empty drive which lasted 7:21 that started the game, the Gators dominated. The running game was especially efficient with 135 …
Read More »Quarterback Graham Mertz Learns About Florida’s Rivalry Games
When quarterback Graham Mertz first arrived at the University of Florida he received a little history lesson on the Gator rivals. Mertz, a Wisconsin transfer, made sure he took notes and paid close attention to how special these rivalries are to Gator Nation. He filled his notebook with the history …
Read More »Gators Have Trust in Napier’s Process, Tyreak Sapp Says
Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp had three tackles for the Florida Gators against the Utah Utes in the season opener last Thursday. He spoke at a news conference following the 24-11 Gators’ loss. Sapp opened the conference by supporting his team, telling reporters that the Gators’ defense is not …
Read More »Damieon George Jr. Talks his First Season with The Gators
After hitting the transfer portal, offensive lineman Damieon George Jr. made his switch from the Alabama Crimson Tide to the Florida Gators earlier this year. Crimson & White to Orange & Blue George says the offensive line welcomed the new guys in and they soon felt like family. He has …
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