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 …
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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 …
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Sunday’s College Football Playoff field was revealed, and it was not without shocking news. The No. 4 spot went to Alabama following its win over No. 6 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, while Florida State slipped to No. 5 despite a 13-0 record and ACC Championship Game win over …
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When Florida and Florida State fans circled their calendars for Nov. 25, they most likely weren’t anticipating a Max Brown versus Tate Rodemaker quarterback battle. But after season-ending injuries to Graham Mertz and Jordan Travis last Saturday, that’s exactly what they’ll get at The Swamp on Saturday night. And this …
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On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an amendment to the states Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) law that now allows coaches and school administration to play a role in facilitating deals for the student-athletes. The bill passed with a unanimous vote in committee meetings and in the house and …
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Following a bye week, the Florida State Seminoles (2-0) look to continue their undefeated season against the Louisville Cardinals Friday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Cardinals (1-1) will be playing their first home game of the season following a 20-14 bounce back victory over UCF, this past …
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Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell enters his third season atop the Seminoles this fall. He previously went 38-15 as the Memphis head coach. In his final year, Norvell led the Tigers to the Cotton Bowl with a 12-1 record. Though the Seminoles went 3-6 in 2020 and 5-7 last …
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The 2021 season has had its fill of ups and downs for the Florida Gators and the Florida State Seminoles. Regardless of the records, both teams have the opportunity to end the season on a high note this weekend. How did they get here? The Gators are sitting at 5-6 …
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With the early signing period for college football just 15 days away, the 2021 recruiting class continues to change. A handful of high school players have de-committed from SEC programs across the nation in the past week. And while some players have already committed elsewhere, others are still weighing their …
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Radio play-by-play announcer of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and FSU Gene Deckerhoff joined Steve Russell on Sportscene recently to chat about Tampa’s acquistiion of quarterback om Brady and Florida State’s new head football coach. Deckerhoff has been the voice of the Buccaneers since 1989 and the Florida State Seminoles …
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