The Back Nine comes at you with a sore back after spending too much time in the recliner. 10. I must admit that one reason I retired from the newspaper was because travel had become tedious. But this is the one week where I miss being on the road. So …
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Gator Appearances in the MLB All-Star Break
The Florida Gators are one of the leading teams in the nation when it comes to the number of players found on MLB rosters. Specifically, some of these players have even made appearances in the All-Stars. Pete “Polar Bear” Alonso for the Mets Pete Alonso, a former Gator who currently plays …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (July 10th)
The Back Nine comes at you after a lazy weekend that included counting the days until football season starts. 10. Certainly, the big story of the weekend around here was the Major League Baseball Draft which I actually watched more of than the NFL Draft. I do think it’s …
Read More »Trinity Thomas Named 2023 SEC Female Athlete of the Year
Florida Gymnast Trinity Thomas has not stopped winning and preparing for competition since she scored the final perfect 10 of her collegiate career in April. After Thomas announced her continued enrollment to the University of Florida on June 26 to pursue her second Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, she was awarded …
Read More »2023 MLB Draft: Who’s Going Where?
This year’s MLB Draft is now less than one week away, and there are plenty of big names in the 2023 class. The draft kicks off on July 9 at 7 p.m. EDT in Seattle. LSU standouts Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes are expected to go back-to-back as the first …
Read More »Florida and LSU Set for College World Series Final
In a 2017 series rematch, the No. 2 Florida Gators will take on the No. 5 LSU Tigers in the College World Series Final in Omaha, Nebraska. The stage is set!#MCWS x @LSUbaseball x @GatorsBB pic.twitter.com/FUXcBCCUpR — NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 23, 2023 This will be the first time …
Read More »LSU Stuns Wake Forest in Extra Innings
In a winner-take-all game, the LSU Tigers and Wake Forest Deamon Deacons sent their aces to the mound. After both teams were held scoreless through the 10th inning, Tommy White lived up to the moment and sent a two-run home run to left field to win it for LSU. Pitching …
Read More »LSU Stays Alive in College World Series After Beating Wake Forest
The No. 1 Wake Forest Deamon Deacons and No. 5 LSU Tigers faced off Wednesday night, with a chance for Wake Forest to secure their spot in the finals. However, LSU brought the heat and momentum, defeating the Deamon Deacons 5-2. Now, the two teams will match up again Thursday …
Read More »Michael Byrne Talks College World Series and Minor League Experience
With Florida advancing to the College World Series Finals, former Gators closer Michael Byrne joined Sport Scene to talk about his experience playing in Omaha and his career in the minors. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1671626550947594250?s=20 College Experience During his time with the Gators, Bryne carved out a productive role with the team, especially …
Read More »Men’s College World Series Update: LSU and TCU Live To See Another Day
Two more teams have fallen in the Men’s College World Series. Now, only four remain. Tuesday, the TCU Horned Frogs and LSU Tigers advanced to the Men’s College World Series semifinals. TCU knocked out the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in a 6-1 win, while LSU eliminated the Tennessee Volunteers in …
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