The Back Nine comes at you after a hot and steamy weekend that got us this much closer to real football. 10. Yes, I am at the apex of hating summer the way we used to love summer when we were kids. At one point Saturday I had a choice …
Read More »Dooley’s High Five: Here’s A Way To 10-2 For Florida Football
OK, so we are knuckle deep into talking seasons which is when lists become very popular. And because The High Five invented lists (at least that’s what I tell my wife) let’s go to the Summer of Scam, which is basically putting info out there that you will have forgotten …
Read More »Dooley’s High Five: Most Interesting Games On Aug. 30
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 »Pat Dooley’s High Five: Florida Football Games That Will Define Season
It’s still almost 100 days until Florida starts its football season and we certainly are all in when it comes to the spring sports battling for national titles. But football’s always on our minds. Especially on Thursday when I played nine holes with a couple of super Gators — kicker …
Read More »2025 Florida Football Home Game Themes
The Florida football season is within reach, and the University Athletic Association (UAA) announced the official themes for all six home games Thursday morning. August 30 vs. Long Island Florida kicks off the season with 352 Community Day. A day where Gator Nation welcomes and celebrates Gainesville native businesses, communities …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Yes, Florida Men’s Basketball Did Win National Championship
The Back Nine comes at you after another perfect weekend in Gainesville. Remember this when it’s July and you can cook bacon on the roof of your car. 10. In the last few days I have had multiple people say this to me, “I wake up every morning and wonder …
Read More »Florida Football’s Lagway Set To ‘Start Throwing In Couple Weeks’
DJ Lagway hasn’t thrown a single pass this spring, sparking speculation and a flurry of rumors among fans and media. However, the truth may have finally come out. The Gators are simply taking a cautious approach with their star quarterback. The rising sophomore is expected to “start throwing in a …
Read More »Florida Football’s Warner Impresses In Spring Game
Aidan Warner put on an impressive showing for the Blue Team in the Florida Gators annual Spring Game. The walk-on transfer from Yale has seen first-team reps in practice this spring as returning starter DJ Lagway has been nursing a shoulder injury, and the extra reps showed. Warner completed 10-23 …
Read More »Florida Football’s Jackson Turns Heads At Orange & Blue Game
It was a strong year in 2024 for Ja’Kobi Jackson. The Pensacola native tallied nearly 600 yards of total offense and seven touchdowns while splitting carries with Montrell Johnson Jr. and Jadan Baugh. With Johnson now NFL-bound, all eyes were on Jackson and Baugh for this year’s spring game to …
Read More »Lagway Leading Way In Gators Football QB Depth
After a strong end to the 2024 season, the Florida Gators were not too worried about finding a starting QB. Sophomore DJ Lagway proved time and time again that he is the best man for the job. During the offseason, Gators coach Billy Napier has been active in finding the …
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