It is kind of a sad time around here. It won’t be long until all of the UF sports are done for the year and we have to find other outlets for our screaming at the TV. “You call that a script?” “How can you think anybody didn’t see that …
Read More »Gators Football’s Napier Amped By Team’s Depth
The annual Orange and Blue Football Spring Game has officially come and gone. In addition to a celebration of the 2025 NCAA National Champion Gators Basketball team, a high scoring 38-32 Blue squad victory made those in attendance happy. While there was much intrigue for the fans, head coach Billy …
Read More »Pat Dooley Grades The Gators: A Winning Season
Pat Dooley, co-host of The Tailgate on WRUF, grades the Gators after Florida’s 31-11 win against Florida State on Saturday in Tallahassee. OFFENSE: B- First half: In the first quarter, DJ Lagway threw for exactly one yard on one completion. In the second quarter, 99 yards and a touchdown. His …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida’s Defense Is Doing A Job
The Back Nine comes at you after a chilly weekend, but just imagine how cold the reception will be for “Hey Coach!” this week in Tuscaloosa. 10. Before I get to the SEC chaos of the weekend, let’s go back to something I said on radio (WRUF weekdays 4-6) …
Read More »Sunshine State Women’s Basketball Showdown: Gators vs. Seminoles
The Florida Gators women’s basketball team is in Tallahassee to take on the Florida State Seminoles (4-1). The game is set for 7 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Seeking a Rebound The Gators (3-1) are coming off a tough loss of 83-73 against the Miami Hurricanes last …
Read More »Florida State Faces Tennessee in First Round of College World Series
No. 8 Florida State (47-15) takes on No. 1 Tennessee (55-12) on Friday in the first round of the 2024 College World Series. Florida State on a Roll Florida State has been clicking on all cylinders so far this postseason. After dropping the ACC Championship to Duke, the Seminoles have …
Read More »Florida, FSU Face Off in Game 2 of Sunshine State Showdown Series
The No. 6-ranked Florida Gators baseball team has a big one this evening at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville. They will take on the No. 17 Florida State Seminoles seeking redemption for their 12-8 loss in Gainesville earlier this month. First pitch is at 6 p.m. on the SEC Network+, …
Read More »Undefeated Florida State Left Out of College Football Playoffs
Sunday’s College Football Playoff field was revealed, and it was not without shocking news. The No. 4 spot went to Alabama following its win over No. 6 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, while Florida State slipped to No. 5 despite a 13-0 record and ACC Championship Game win over …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (Nov. 27)
The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend as long as yours could not be spoiled by a Gator loss. That eliminates most of us. 10. There is nothing worse than losing a football game in The Swamp against that team out west. It’s depressing, especially if …
Read More »Gator Football Drops Season Finale In Frustrating 24-15 Loss To FSU
The Florida Gators 2023 football season can be summarized in five words: “So close, yet so far.” Their heartbreaking season finale against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday night all but confirmed this mantra. The Gators came up short in a closely contested 24-15 loss to finish off their 2023 …
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