The Back Nine comes to you after another perfect Gainesville weekend that included something I didn’t think we would see. 10. On Saturday morning at the gym I was thinking about how the first item in this column should be about the Super Bowl instead of Florida basketball. That’s …
Read More »Eagles Deny Chiefs Super Bowl Three-Peat
The Philadelphia Eagles denied the Kansas City Chiefs the chance to make history by becoming the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowl titles. The Eagles blew out the Chiefs 40-22 on Sunday in Super Bowl 59 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Jalen Hurts led the Eagles (18-3) …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Uninspired Effort By Florida Men’s Basketball
The Back Nine comes at you after a be-a-you-ti-ful weekend. That’s the way they would sing it on WGGG when I was a kid and it stuck with me. 10. What was not beautiful, of course, was the way Florida played in Knoxville. Todd Golden called it “atrocious”, but I …
Read More »Four Gators Chase After Super Bowl Title
With the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles set to face off in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years, there are four former Florida Gators looking for the glory that comes with hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. For the Chiefs, it is offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor and D.J. …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: It Now Gets Serious For Florida Men’s Basketball
The Back Nine comes at you after watching two blowouts Saturday in the O-Dome — Florida over Georgia and the baby race at halftime. 10. Yeah, the one youngster was the only one who left the starting line. The rest just looked up at all the people cheering. Anyway, Mike …
Read More »Jaguars Notch Victory Against Patriots
In 2017, the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars would’ve been a premier matchup. The pair were atop the NFL, featuring high-end defenses and notable players, while contending to win the AFC. Oh, how far they have fallen. Across the pond, the Patriots and Jaguars competed in another evenly matched …
Read More »Buccaneers Level Eagles In NFC Wild-Card Rematch
The duality of man, or in this case, Florida football. With the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4) and Miami Dolphins (1-2) both struggling to start the NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a breath of fresh air for Floridians. Starting the season 3-1, the Bucs look to be the most impressive …
Read More »What’s at stake for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens Thursday Night?
Thursday night. Arrowhead. Banners ready to be dropped. A crowning of champions. And on the other side of the field, a team, and a quarterback, who believe this night should’ve been theirs. OPEN WOUNDS Let’s go back just 7 months ago, when these two teams – the Kansas City Chiefs …
Read More »Chiefs vs. Ravens to Open 2024 NFL Regular Season
The 2024 NFL season is set to kick off Thursday night with a battle of two contenders. The Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest to three-peat as Super Bowl champs, an honor no other team has achieved. Meanwhile, an improved Baltimore Ravens squad seeks revenge after their loss last season …
Read More »Tom Brady Hinting at Comeback, Lists Two Possible Teams
The seven-time Super Bowl champion appeared on “DeepCuts with VicBlends” when he mentioned that he could possibly make a comeback in the NFL. Brady, 46, not only has the most Super Bowls of all time, but also has more rings by himself than any NFL franchise. Winning six with the …
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