The Back Nine comes at you in a Christmas mood because of everything my wife does for the holidays and because it’s been a pretty good last few days around here. 10. Let us start with a Merry Christmas for everybody who reads The Back Nine or listens to my …
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 »Richardson is Turning New Leaf in Colts Return
The Indianapolis Colts’ decision to put quarterback Anthony Richardson back as the starter for the rest of the season, beginning in Week 11 against the New York Jets, has proven successful with Richardson’s latest performances. The Colts previously switched to veteran quarterback Joe Flacco over the former Gator quarterback. This …
Read More »Denver Holds Back Cleveland
The Denver Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns 41-32 Monday night. PRIME-TIME W. We #BeatTheBrowns!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/3POLdoWcL2 — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 3, 2024 Rookie quarterback Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos (8-5) got their eighth win at home. The start of the game saw both teams able to get on the …
Read More »NFL Week 13: Thanksgiving drama, playoff pushes
After the 13th NFL Sunday of the season, the playoff picture is starting to be painted. The Bills clinched the AFC East and punched their playoff ticket while other divisions are still tightly contested. Nevertheless, these next few weeks will shape the playoffs and the path to the Super Bowl. …
Read More »Jags Lose 23-20 To Texans; Lawrence Suffers Concussion
Jacksonville lost to the Houston Texans 23-20 at home Sunday despite two late touchdowns that put the Jaguars within three. Jacksonville’s record has hit double digits … in losses. The 2-10 Jags continue their disappointing season, a common theme fans and players have suffered in recent years. An unorganized and …
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 »Tampa Bay Buccaneers Outlast Carolina Panthers in Overtime
When a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan looked at their team’s schedule at the beginning of November, the Carolina Panthers would’ve seemed to be an easy win. But after a month in which the Bryce Young-led Panthers have surged, the Buccaneers found themselves down 23-20 with 30 seconds left in regulation …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida’s Defense Is Doing A Job
The Back Nine comes at you after a chilly weekend, but just imagine how cold the reception will be for “Hey Coach!” this week in Tuscaloosa. 10. Before I get to the SEC chaos of the weekend, let’s go back to something I said on radio (WRUF weekdays 4-6) …
Read More »Jaguars Enter Bye Week
Coming off a devastating blowout loss to the Detroit Lions, 52-6, last Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars will have the bye week to reflect. Not only did the Jaguars fail to record a touchdown in the game, but their defense allowed the Lions to outgain them in yards by record margins. …
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