In a move that has electrified the NFL offseason, the Jacksonville Jaguars have named Liam Coen their new head coach. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator is fresh off a season where his unit ranked among the league’s best in nearly every offensive category. Now, Coen is tasked with …
Read More »Former UF QB Schottenheimer Named Coach Of Dallas Cowboys
Former Florida quarterback Brian Schottenheimer was named the coach of the Dallas Cowboys on Friday. Schottenheimer, who backed up UF Heisman Trophy winner and 1996 national champion Danny Wuerffel, will be officially introduced today at noon at the Cowboys’ news conference. Schottenheimer played for previous coach Steve Spurrier from 1994 …
Read More »Commanders Eliminate Buccaneers To Secure First Playoff Win In 19 Years
The Washington Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 on Sunday night for a NFL playoff win at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs (10-8) had made the postseason for the fifth straight season, but the Commanders (13-5) made their playoff run this season brief. The NFC wild-card game marked the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: An Enjoyable Bowl Season
The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful holiday season and a wild and crazy bowl season: 10. Which, of course, is still ongoing. It feels like we have already seen it all during the bowls and now we settle in for the next round of the playoffs. Let’s …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Gator Nation Should Be In Great Mood
The Back Nine comes at you in a Christmas mood because of everything my wife does for the holidays and because it’s been a pretty good last few days around here. 10. Let us start with a Merry Christmas for everybody who reads The Back Nine or listens to my …
Read More »Dooley’s Back Nine: What Happened To Strength Of Schedule In Selecting Gator Bowl?
The Back Nine comes at you now that we have adjusted to no Gators football or basketball games over the weekend: 10. Yeah, it was kind of weird, but free of tension in my house. The championship games were good and some were great and please don’t get rid of …
Read More »Richardson is Turning New Leaf in Colts Return
The Indianapolis Colts’ decision to put quarterback Anthony Richardson back as the starter for the rest of the season, beginning in Week 11 against the New York Jets, has proven successful with Richardson’s latest performances. The Colts previously switched to veteran quarterback Joe Flacco over the former Gator quarterback. This …
Read More »Denver Holds Back Cleveland
The Denver Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns 41-32 Monday night. PRIME-TIME W. We #BeatTheBrowns!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/3POLdoWcL2 — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 3, 2024 Rookie quarterback Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos (8-5) got their eighth win at home. The start of the game saw both teams able to get on the …
Read More »NFL Week 13: Thanksgiving drama, playoff pushes
After the 13th NFL Sunday of the season, the playoff picture is starting to be painted. The Bills clinched the AFC East and punched their playoff ticket while other divisions are still tightly contested. Nevertheless, these next few weeks will shape the playoffs and the path to the Super Bowl. …
Read More »Jags Lose 23-20 To Texans; Lawrence Suffers Concussion
Jacksonville lost to the Houston Texans 23-20 at home Sunday despite two late touchdowns that put the Jaguars within three. Jacksonville’s record has hit double digits … in losses. The 2-10 Jags continue their disappointing season, a common theme fans and players have suffered in recent years. An unorganized and …
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