Pat Dooley, co-host of The Tailgate on WRUF, grades the Gators after their fourth consecutive win, a 33-8 victory Friday against Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. OFFENSE: B- First half: If you are a fan of yardage and time of possession, the Gators graded …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Bests UNC In Jumpman Invitational
The Gators hadn’t struggled to win games this season. Entering Tuesday as one of five remaining undefeated teams in college basketball — three housed in the SEC — Florida had provided evidence that it deserved to be considered among the top teams in the country. Its Associated Press ranking supports …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Men’s Basketball Off To Impressive Start
The Back Nine comes at you after another chill weekend. But it’s coming and I can’t wait. 10. I’m talking about the playoffs (plaaayyoffs?) and this is going to be historic. Or not. Friday will be the beginning of a new era, one that may last for a year …
Read More »Perfect 10: Florida Men’s Basketball Rolls On
Guards Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard combined for 56 points Saturday in No. 9 Florida’s 83-66 win against Arizona State in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. some fun at Holiday Hoopsgiving #GoGators | Presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/eGKFRIQgnL — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) December …
Read More »Dooley’s Back Nine: What Happened To Strength Of Schedule In Selecting Gator Bowl?
The Back Nine comes at you now that we have adjusted to no Gators football or basketball games over the weekend: 10. Yeah, it was kind of weird, but free of tension in my house. The championship games were good and some were great and please don’t get rid of …
Read More »Florida Football Signs Top-10 Recruiting Class
College football kicked off its annual Early Signing Day on Wednesday, a time when many of the nation’s top high school recruits sign National Letters of Intent to their chosen schools. This period brings renewed optimism for schools and prospects, especially those aiming to rebound from challenging seasons and struggles. …
Read More »ESPN College Basketball Analyst Sees Gators Improving
The college basketball season is in full swing after “Feast Week,” and we now have a better understanding of which teams could go the distance. The Gators have been on a tear, winning the ESPN Events Invitational en route to an 8-0 start. The hot start has Florida ranked No. …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida’s Patience Pays Off Against FSU
The Back Nine comes at you after another crazy week of college football, a Gator basketball tournament victory and plenty of flag-planting. 10. OK, I will get to the many disturbing scenes we saw on “Rivalry Weekend,” but let’s not diminish what the 2024 Florida team accomplished. I never thought …
Read More »Pat Dooley Grades The Gators: A Winning Season
Pat Dooley, co-host of The Tailgate on WRUF, grades the Gators after Florida’s 31-11 win against Florida State on Saturday in Tallahassee. OFFENSE: B- First half: In the first quarter, DJ Lagway threw for exactly one yard on one completion. In the second quarter, 99 yards and a touchdown. His …
Read More »Sunshine State Showdown: Florida At Florida State
Florida and Florida State enter tonight’s football game on Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee with different goals. GAMEDAY pic.twitter.com/KnDqodo5Z8 — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) November 30, 2024 The Gators (6-5) are coming off their first back-to-back wins over ranked opponents since 2018 and for the …
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