The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of watching sports and hunkering down for another storm. 10. Sorry, but my goosebumps have goosebumps after watching a Gator set a world record in what they are saying has been a slow pool. (How is water slow?) Bobby Finke won …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five: Picks To Get College Football Season Started
I often refer to August 1 as the beginning of football season, because it is the first month in a long time when we have games. And I also have referred to myself as a kid before Christmas this time of year. I can’t wait to see what is under …
Read More »Florida Football Begins Preseason Practice
Florida football players reported to preseason camp Tuesday and the team’s first practice was Wednesday. The Gators have 29 days to get in 25 practices before hosting Miami on Aug. 31 (3:30 p.m., ABC, 98.1-FM, 850-AM WRUF) in the season opener, the third under coach Billy Napier. The Gators, who …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Paris Olympic Games Have My Attention
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of having Olympic Fever. It sure beats COVID. 10. After watching the opening ceremony Friday, I was less than enthusiastic for the Summer Olympics. It was very French (oh yeah, they are in France) and I was not a fan of …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Former Florida Standout Does Us Proud
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend that was all about golf. Playing, watching. I need a nap. 10. Obviously, this was a weekend to be watching, because it was the final major of the year and especially because our guy was leading after 54 holes. And then …
Read More »SEC Media Picks Florida To Finish 12th
Florida is picked to finish 12th in the conference according to a preseason poll of media covering SEC Football Media Days this week in Dallas. Media Day recap in :52 SEConds 🐊#GoGators | #SECMD24 pic.twitter.com/MiLjBv6uBp — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) July 18, 2024 Georgia is predicted to win the 2024 …
Read More »SEC Media Days: Q & A With Florida Quarterback Graham Mertz
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz’s session with reporters during SEC Football Media Days in Dallas on Wednesday. Q. Who are your threats on the outside that are going to make plays for you. You have a good tight end, is that right? MERTZ: Yeah, yeah, on the outside we have a lot …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five: Florida’s Napier Shows Confidence
SEC Football Media Days/Week finally ended Thursday in Dallas, and I felt a little melancholy. But not that much. What did we learn from the four-day clambake and stenographer convention? Not much? But five things for sure as the High Five takes a look back: Billy Napier is confident We’ve …
Read More »SEC Media Days: Q & A With Florida Running Back Montrell Johnson Jr.
Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr.’s session with reporters during SEC Football Media Days in Dallas on Wednesday. Q. I had a different question but after hearing from Coach Napier, how is the video game going? JOHNSON JR.: It’s going extremely good, I feel like The Swamp looks great on it as …
Read More »SEC Media Days: Q & A with Florida linebacker Shemar James
Florida linebacker Shemar James‘ session with reporters during SEC Football Media Days in Dallas on Wednesday. Q. Personal goals for this season? Things you have focused on this offseason? JAMES: Yes, sir, just getting stronger, becoming a better leader, better communicator on the field and just becoming a better overall linebacker. …
Read More »