The matchup between Florida and UCF finally came. For the Florida Gators, they’re glad it’s finally over. In the midst of head coaching changes, upsets when heavily favored and hope for the future, the Gators just couldn’t end it on a high note. After leading by a point at halftime, …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Grades: UCF vs UF
Pat Dooley grades the Gators after their 29-17 loss to UCF in the Gasparillla Bowl. OFFENSE F First half: Florida had the chance to put off a big half, but something went wrong too many times. Sometimes it was Emory Jones missing a wide open receiver or receivers …
Read More »Gators End Non-Conference Play With A Victory
A career-high performance by senior guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. catapults the Florida Gators men’s basketball team to a home victory to close out non-conference play. The Gators hosted the Stony Brook Seawolves in a 87-62 clinic in the O’Connell Center. This comes after a 66-55 victory against the USF Bulls …
Read More »Gators Football Bowl History Review
In the wild world of college football bowls, the Florida Gators arrived late. UF did not go to its first bowl game until all of the World Wars (so far) had been fought and won and Queen Elizabeth II had just come to power. The year was 1953. Alabama had …
Read More »Gators Women’s Hoops Gets To Double-Digit Wins
To close out their non-conference schedule, the Florida Gators (10-3) women’s basketball team defeats Murray State Racers (8-3), 67-51. Tuesday’s matchup marked the first time these two programs faced off. Also, Head Coach Kelly Rae Finley gets to double-digit wins at the helm for the first time, winning 77 percent …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Dec 20th
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of way too much couch time and the first of many Christmas celebrations. This is my first one without parents and it really feels a little empty. Is it me or did you wake up this morning not thinking about Florida …
Read More »Gators Get Back in the Win Column, Defeat USF
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team (8-3) won 66-55 against the USF Bulls (4-5) in the Orange Bowl Classic. The Gators bounced back from a 70-68 loss to Maryland after a six-day hiatus from action. Colin Castleton secured a double-double, with 12 points and 11 rebounds in the contest. Phlandrous …
Read More »Gators Nab Nine Recruits On Early Signing Day
The early signing period is not a total bust for Gator football. As a matter of fact, it can be argued it was a huge success given the circumstances. Remember, the goal was to focus on recruiting following the early signing period and the transfer portal. Despite this being the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s ‘Back 9’ Dec 13th
The Back Nine comes at you after a very nice weekend working on my Christmas joy. I even found a place that had the Big 10 Network. Then, everything went to pieces. I am starting with basketball today because that is the freshest wound for Gator fans (although Nick …
Read More »Gator Men’s Hoops Lose Nail-biter to Maryland
The number 20 Florida Gator men’s basketball team (7-3) fall to the Maryland Terrapins (6-4) in nail-biting fashion 70-68 on Sunday night in the Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational at the Barclays Center. Maryland’s Donta Scott hit a shot with 16.8 seconds left to give the Terrapins the bucket that …
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