No. 4 Georgia hosted No. 8 Florida on Nov. 7 for the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. The Gators had previously played a game against the Missouri Tigers the previous week after being off for three weeks due to half of the team coming down with COVID-19, postponing two of …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: December 14
The Back Nine comes at you after a unique Saturday night which included going to the Florida-LSU game and just sitting in the stands with my wife. It was our first ever Florida football game sitting together in the stadium. So, yes, I am the jinx. 10. The stunning and …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Grades: Florida vs. LSU
Pat Dooley of The Tailgate (weekdays 4-6 p.m. with Jeff Cardozo) brings his legendary grading of the Gators to WRUF.com. This week, Florida vs. LSU on Senior Night. OFFENSE C- Even with the Gators putting up impressive number, the early turnovers by Kyle Trask allowed LSU to stay in …
Read More »Zach Carter Remains a Force on the Front Seven
The Bright Spot on a Dim Defense Although the Gators’ have dealt with defensive struggles all season, Zachary Carter has remained a force to be reckoned with. The 6 foot 4,290-pound defensive lineman has demolished his way through SEC offenses, wreaking havoc for rival quarterbacks. Earlier this year, Carter’s stellar …
Read More »Another missed game doesn’t help Texas A&M
With playoff hopes up in the air, Texas A&M remains uncertain of their postseason chances. The Aggies battle versus Ole Miss has been postponed due to COVID-19 related issues. As the regular season winds down, Texas A&M hopes to sneak into the college football playoff bracket. The Big Dilemma With the …
Read More »SEC Championship Guidelines Set
There are certain moments in sports history in which the world has the opportunity to witness pure greatness. That is exactly what will take place on Dec. 19th, 2020 at 8 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. However, things will look a little bit different this year, as …
Read More »Florida’s Run Game and the Task At Hand
After clinching the SEC East with a win against Tennessee, many are focused on the challenge that lies ahead for Florida: playing Alabama. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement, but running back Nay’Quan Wright said Florida’s coaching staff is preaching a “one game at a time” …
Read More »Kyle Trask Heisman Odds
As Florida earned its sixth straight victory on the year, quarterback Kyle Trask proved once again why he’s a Heisman favorite. The Gators’ football team led by the Heisman candidate clinched the SEC East after routing Tennessee 31-19. Florida not only took down their rivals but secured their date to …
Read More »Gators Tackle Stone Forsythe Comes Full Circle
Stone Forsythe’s career will end where it began. During his Redshirt Freshman season in 2016, the Florida Gators Football Team appeared in the SEC Championship. While Alabama won that game 54-16, the 6’9 313 lb tackle’s confidence never wavered. “I still talk to the guys from back then,” he said. …
Read More »Four Gator Football players semifinalists for National Awards
Four University of Florida football players were named semifinalists for several different awards Monday. The National College Football Awards Association recognized Kyle Trask, Kyle Pitts, Evan McPherson and Kaiir Elam for their strong seasons this year. Trask was named a semifinalist for both the Maxwell Award and the Davey O’Brien …
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