Florida men’s basketball was handed its first SEC defeat on Wednesday in a loss to Alabama. In the 86-71 loss, three Crimson Tide players, including guard Keon Ellis, forward Herb Jones and guard Jaden Shackelford all notched 16 points to lead a balanced and effective attack. The win for the Tide …
Read More »Pat Dooley: Trask Misses Out On Heisman, Still Deserving of Accolades
There was no real surprise Tuesday night in a year full of surprises. Devonta Smith, second on my ballot for the record (Trevor Lawrence was third), won the Heisman Trophy and in a year that didn’t seem normal, it was fitting that a wide receiver won the Heisman, the first …
Read More »UF Gymnastics Season Preview: Unfinished Business, High Expectations
After building momentum through an undefeated SEC campaign and rising all the way to No. 2 in the polls, the UF Gymnastics team ended their 2020 season with a lack of conclusiveness. The early stages of what would become a nation-wide pandemic ended their season early and vanquished any hopes …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Prepares for Road Trip To Alabama
It’s been a whirlwind of emotion for the Florida men’s basketball team the past month. Now two games into SEC play and with a pristine 2-0 record in conference play, the Gators are finding their footing. But, the Gators will be faced with quite the test as they roll into …
Read More »Jaguars Part Ways with HC Doug Marrone
The Jacksonville Jaguars officially parted ways with head coach Doug Marrone on Monday. The Jaguars’ owner, Shad Khan, released a statement saying the organization is now searching to fill the position after four seasons under Marrone. In addition, the Jaguars will be on the hunt for a new general manager …
Read More »No. 9 Texas A&M tops Florida Women’s Basketball
Florida women’s basketball (7-2) took on another top 10 opponent in No. 9 Texas A&M (10-0) on Sunday afternoon. The undefeated Aggies proved to be too much in the end taking a 92-67 victory over the Gators. Florida Keeps it Close The Gators kept the game close in the first …
Read More »Reliving Hawthorne’s dual championships: Community (1/3)
In collaboration with Syltavius Kelley Up 40-38 with a couple of seconds remaining, Hawthorne Hornets guard Dre Lawrence steps up to the free-throw line for the biggest shots of his life. The junior had to tune out the sound from both the antagonistic Hilliard fans and the rowdy Hawthorne crowd. …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: January 4
The Back Nine comes at you with a sense of relief because I attended the Florida-LSU basketball game as a fan and did not jinx the mighty Gators. As a result, my daughter Kelsey said I am allowed to attend future games. 10. It would appear that Gator football fans …
Read More »Bucs Headed to Playoffs, Jaguars and Dolphins Out
Florida’s National Football League teams went 1-2 in their final regular season games. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a big win over the Atlanta Falcons showing they are ready for the NFL Playoffs. With the playoffs on the line, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa got the start against a strong Buffalo Bills …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Starts New Year With Win Over LSU
Over 2000 people made it out to the O’Connell Center on Saturday to watch the Florida men’s basketball team grab its first win of the new year. UF defeated the LSU Tigers 83-79 bringing their overall record to 5-1 and 2-0 in league play. Start 2021 with a dub ☑️#GatorsWin …
Read More »