The Back Nine comes at you with the three sweetest words in the English language – It’s Game Week. Not for Florida, of course, but for some other teams. The point is that we have college football this weekend. 10. So, I guess the catchphrase this season for injured …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (August 15th)
The Back Nine comes at you after a low-key weekend that was much needed before a trip to the Panhandle and then it is really on. 10. It would be easy for Billy Napier to lean back in his chair and announce to the Gator Nation, “How you like …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five (August 11th)
We talked about this on the Tailgate last week – or maybe it was this week – what day is this anyway? The heat is getting to me. But we talked about a note that the great Brett McMurphy had on Twitter. And it was this – six teams go …
Read More »Michael Tarquin Discusses Progress of Florida Offensive Line
When Florida football coach Billy Napier assembled his army of a football staff, he chose to hire two offensive line coaches rather than one ― an unconventional move for a college coaching staff. Rob Sale is the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, while Darnell Stapleton is an assistant coach …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (August 8th)
The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful weekend which included date night at a Gainesville landmark. Thanks to everybody at the Salty Dog. 10. It’s what we do. After almost every coach leaves Florida, we point out all the things that were wrong with him when he was …
Read More »Patrick Toney Talks Defense at Florida Football Training Camp
Florida Football Head Coach Billy Napier brought his defensive coordinator Patrick Toney from the bayou to The Swamp. Toney shared his thoughts on the Gators’ defensive unit heading into training camp. Welcome @PToney to The Swamp! ⬇️https://t.co/Ii3evbotG8 pic.twitter.com/OXAssP17Kh — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) December 6, 2021 Veteran Leadership On …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five (August 4th)
Now that Florida has started fall camp (it was 95 yesterday so that’s a bit of an oxymoron), we know that there are a lot of things that Billy Napier wants to do differently than what happened a season ago. The funny thing is that Florida’s schedule may make it …
Read More »Legendary Broadcaster Vin Scully Passes Away
Vin Scully, who was the voice of the Dodgers in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years passed away Tuesday at the age of 94. Scully will be remembered forever as one of the most distinguished broadcasters in sports history. His calm, soothing voice is one that never be forgotten …
Read More »Dolphins Lose Picks and Owner Amidst Tampering Allegations
The NFL and other major sports associations have been cracking down on tampering. The Dolphins were the latest to be penalized for what the NFL called “impermissible communications” with Tom Brady while he was under contract with the New England Patriots. The Dolphins were punished by being stripped of their …
Read More »Coach Napier Speaks at Start of Gators Fall Camp
The Florida Gator football team began their fall camp on Tuesday. Players and coaches, including head coach Billy Napier, spoke to the media. Napier is excited to get started in his first fall training camp with Florida. 2022 Fall Camp Report Day Media Availability with @coach_bnapier #GoGators #UFuture https://t.co/aboimGa6MC — …
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