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The Back Nine comes at you after a lovely weekend that did not include many results I was happy with. But that’s sports. Am I right or am I right? Sorry, I watched Groundhog Day too many times last week. 10. It feels like a record that just won’t stop spinning. Florida’s …

While Florida fans (and rightfully so) are celebrating the win Wednesday night over No. 2 Tennessee, there is still a long way to go to make the NCAA Tournament, which is the goal of every team. The Gators enter the game at Kentucky Saturday with a NET Rankings of 41 …

10. We kind of saw it coming. If you have watched Kansas State at all this year, you know that it is a team that is more than Keyontae Johnson. He is the lift in the shoes that could get the Wildcats deep in the tournament, but that is a …

10. Certainly, Saturday night’s basketball win over Mississippi State was a big one. But let’s face it – the season is about to be defined. In the first place, there is no guarantee that the Bulldogs will still be a top 75 team at season’s end which would qualify as …

The High Five today takes a look at five key moments or days that things changed with Florida athletics. You probably have your own, but that is the pint of lists is to inspire differences of opinions. At least that’s my theory and I’m sticking to it: 1. The day …

The Back Nine comes at you after a pretty, pretty nice weekend, especially for those of you who are Jaguar fans. Or fans of watching student-athletes excel on this campus.   10. This weekend was a perfect example of why you never throw away your laundry. That’s a reference to …

 It is rare when I take a movie suggestion from Jeff Cardozo, but this time I did. I watched Hustle on Netflix and it was really good. In fact, it might be Adam Sandler’s best sports movie and we know he has had a lot of them. Think The Scout meets Rocky. You may not know The …

The Back Nine is back after a break for the holidays and coming at you with much vigor. Is that a word anyone uses anymore?   10. I also made a return to Exactech Arena for the first time this basketball season in part because it was an early game …

I hate to start off The Return of the High Five with a negative vibe, but there hasn’t been a ton to cheer about for Florida fans of late. So, here is the start of the Friday series as Dooley Downer gives you five things to know about Florida’s 7-7 …

The Back Nine comes at you after another sad performance by Florida’s football team and a women’s basketball team that just keeps winning.   10. You know, the worst thing I can say about the 2022 Gator football team is that at least it’s over. It’s not that this year …