Former Gators baseball outfielder Jacob Young was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2021 and was called up to the majors in August. Young discussed his experiences in the MLB so far on Sports Scene. https://twitter.com/Nationals/status/1695501793478762750 From High-A to the Major Leagues The news about Young’s promotion to the majors …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Defeats Loyola Maryland, 93-73
The 2023-2024 Florida Gator men’s basketball season is officially underway. The season tipped off Monday when the team defeated Loyola (MD) 93-73. The Gators entered the season with only two returning starters in Riley Kugel and Will Richard. W in the books ✔️#GoGators | presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/sVBPyvEZkV — Florida …
Read More »Napier Talks About Accountability Ahead of LSU Matchup
Billy Napier has receipts. According to Napier in today’s press conference, he’s been taking notes on his staff, fans and the coverage of games by the media. He used his usual vocabulary of team qualities like “accountability” and “leadership,” but patience is one term that Gator fans don’t have. Commitment …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (Nov. 6)
The Back Nine comes at you after a bachelor’s weekend with my wife at Bravo-con. So, what did I do? Watched football and ate chicken wings that my in-laws brought up from the Thirsty Turtle in Jupiter. They lived up to the anticipation. 10. I have been thinking about the …
Read More »Houston Texans Stun Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 39-37
The Houston Texans stunned Tampa Bay on Sunday by an unique NFL score of 39-37. Rookie quarterback CJ Stroud led a six-play, 70-yard touchdown drive in 40 seconds to take down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/1721278146471694800 First Half The Bucs’ defense coughed the ball up on the Texans’ first possession. …
Read More »Dolphins Fall Short Against Chiefs 21-14 in First Game in Frankfurt
About five minutes before kickoff, singer and songwriter Gregor Hagale led the passionate Germans in their national anthem. Later in the game, fans switched cultures and languages to sing American songs. In the fourth quarter, they belted out “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” and they ended the game with “Sweet …
Read More »Florida Gators Fall 39-36 in Overtime to Arkansas in The Swamp
The Florida Gators were taken down by the Arkansas Razorbacks 39-36 in overtime Saturday. The Gators are 5-4 on the season, while Arkansas takes their first SEC win of the season. Final. Presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/2DdyKM1zYq — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) November 4, 2023 First Half Ahead of the game, …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Grades (ARKANSAS vs. FLORIDA)
The Tailgates’ Pat Dooley Grades the Gators after their 39-36 OT loss to Arkansas in The Swamp on Saturday: OFFENSE: C- First half: Florida stayed pretty much with short passes and struggled again to get the running game going and protect Graham Mertz. The last drive to get a field …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Returns for 2023-24 Season in Orange & Blue Game
In celebration of the return of college basketball, the Gators men’s basketball Orange & Blue scrimmage game took place Thursday night in the O’Dome. As well as the scrimmage game, there were three-point and dunk contests held. This new Gators roster will feature some familiar faces as well as some …
Read More »UF Football Injury Report: Star LB Shemar James Out For Rest Of Season
This year’s Gators Football tackles leader, linebacker Shemar James, is out for the season after dislocating his kneecap in last week’s (43-20) loss to Georgia. What Does This Mean? The Gators defense takes a massive hit with this devastating news. Jones had the most tackles on the team by double …
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