The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of a lot of football and a lot of basketball and even a little golf. Not that I played any of these. And sorry for the delay. Technical issues. 10. If the summer if “talking season” as Steve Spurrier calls it, …
Read More »New Feature! Pat Dooley’s Front Nine
The Front Nine is a new feature here on WRUF.com (veterans will remember that when the Back Nine started years ago, it was called the Front Nine, and now you are getting confused). So here we go with a look ahead to the weekend, but also a look back at …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Final AP Rankings
Our final Associated Press votes had to be in an hour after the end of Monday night’s national title game. I sent mine in as soon as Alabama went past the 50-mark. It was a magnificent performance to a magnificent but trying year. Is this the best team of all …
Read More »Alabama Makes History in Route over Ohio State
The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide showed off last night in their 52-24 route over Ohio State. It was a night full of breaking records, huge plays and really some things that only Alabama could manage. Saban’s Legacy Alabama head coach, Nick Saban, made history with last night’s win over …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: January 4
The Back Nine comes at you with a sense of relief because I attended the Florida-LSU basketball game as a fan and did not jinx the mighty Gators. As a result, my daughter Kelsey said I am allowed to attend future games. 10. It would appear that Gator football fans …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: December 28
The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful Christmas, although the one thing I wished for I didn’t get – transparency in the SEC when it comes to officiating. Bah, humbug! 10. As we head down the road to the end of 2020, I think it is important to …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Grades: Florida vs. Alabama
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. Alabama for the SEC Championship. OFFENSE A- Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough the offense could do in this game. The pressure was on right from the …
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 »No.9 Georgia Bulldogs on the road taking on No. 25 Missouri Tigers
The Georgia Bulldogs are one the road to Columbia, Missouri hosted by the Missouri Tigers in an SEC matchup this Saturday.. Georgia Bulldogs (6-2) the No.9 Georgia Bulldogs are on the road for the last game of the regular season, facing off against the No.25 Missouri Tigers. Both of these …
Read More »Buckeyes in as Big Ten eliminates six-game minimum for title game
The Big Ten scrapped a rule previously requiring teams to play six games for conference championship eligibility. Administrators decided Wednesday to remove the rule, allowing the Ohio State Buckeyes to advance to the Big Ten Championship. Ohio State is set to face the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Dec. 19. After …
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