Gator Tales with Sean Kelley

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Gator Tales #323: O-Lineman Austin Barber and Gator Roundtable (FB and MBK) Sep 30, 2022

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With College Gameday drawing eyeballs from across the nation, the Gators battled the Vols last weekend in Knoxville, and while their comeback bid came up an unanswered Hail Mary short, they showed tremendous fight and likely learned a lot about themselves in the process. On today’s show, host Adam Schick fires up the roundtable with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to discuss the resurgence of Anthony Richardson, clear challenges on defense, the impact of Hurricane Ian on this weekend’s game against Eastern Washington, the official start of basketball practice and sporting events destined for the chopping block In the PAT (1:54). Then, offensive lineman Austin Barber joins the show to talk about being unexpectedly thrust into a starting position, fulfilling his lifelong dream to be a Gator and much more (29:30). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #322: O-Lineman O'Cyrus Torrence and Football Roundtable Sep 22, 2022

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The Gators run of three straight home games under the lights of The Swamp to open the season came to an end last weekend, but the win over USF was more survival than statement. On today’s show, host Adam Schick fires up the roundtable with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to discuss takeaways from the second victory of the season, the hurdles facing quarterback Anthony Richardson, the importance of linebacker Ventrell Miller to the defense, the challenges presented by a hungry and potent Tennessee offense, a major upset on the road for volleyball and the upcoming changes coming to MLB in the PAT (1:50). Then, Louisiana transfer and offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence joins the show to share why he followed Billy Napier to become a Gator, bringing some Cajun spice to Gainesville and much more (25:52). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #321: O-Lineman Richard Gouraige and Football Roundtable Sep 15, 2022

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While the Florida/Kentucky series was a one-sided affair for three decades, the Wildcats have turned into an unlikely rival on the gridiron in recent years, with last weekend’s win their third in the last five meetings. Now the Gators are looking to regroup against an in-state foe that aspires to become a rival in the form of USF. On today’s show, host Adam Schick convenes a roundtable chat with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to talk takeaways from Kentucky, Anthony Richardson’s trajectory, how the team is responding to early adversity, the strength of the defensive line, expectations against the Bulls and awkward athlete returns in the PAT (1:54). Then, offensive lineman Richard Gouraige joins the show to discuss his Haitian heritage, the impact of having two offensive line coaches and much more (32:09). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #320: WR Ricky Pearsall and Football Roundtable Sep 08, 2022

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The Gators exploded onto the scene and into the polls in Week One, upsetting 7th ranked Utah and putting the nation on notice in Billy Napier’s first game on the job. But another tricky test awaits this weekend, with hopes the sequel is even better than the original on Saturday night in The Swamp against Kentucky. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley and FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to talk takeaways from the victory, areas for improvement, the legend of Anthony Richardson, the challenges presented by a solid Wildcats squad and the newly announced College Football Playoff format in the PAT (1:53). Then, Arizona State transfer Ricky Pearsall joins the show to discuss how an Arizona kid ended up in Gainesville, carrying on his dad’s legacy at wide receiver and much more (32:28). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #319: Billy Napier Era Kicks Off and LB Amari Burney Sep 01, 2022

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After months of anticipation, the Billy Napier era officially begins this weekend in The Swamp, with one of the highest-profile opening games in school history against reigning PAC-12 champ Utah. On today’s show, host Adam Schick discusses the numerous storylines swirling around this game, this team and this new coaching staff with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and the new “Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley (1:48). Then, super senior linebacker Amari Burney stops by for a chat about being the first college graduate in his family and why he came back for one last ride (37:39). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #318: Billy Napier Jul 21, 2022

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In the final episode of the summer, host Adam Schick sits down for an exclusive interview with new football coach Billy Napier. The wide-ranging chat covers his upbringing in Georgia, how football ruled the roost in his family, when his dad gave him the coaching bug, what he learned from his time at Clemson and Alabama, the role of NIL in college football, his big-picture plan to turn around the Gators and much more. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #317: Todd Golden Jul 07, 2022

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On this special summer episode, host Adam Schick welcomes new basketball coach Todd Golden for an exclusive conversation. The chat dives into his early roots, why he developed a love for basketball, how the game took him across the globe, his unlikely path to coaching, how advanced analytics will shape the program going forward, how NIL will factor into the student-athlete experience, embracing the expectations in Gainesville and much more. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #316: State of the Program with AD Scott Stricklin Jun 23, 2022

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In his annual end-of-year conversation with host Adam Schick, athletic director Scott Stricklin covers the men’s and women’s track national titles, the work being done under new coaches to build football, men’s and women’s basketball and soccer, his favorite moments from this season, the imminent opening of the Heavener Football Training Center, the status of the long-planned rejuvenation of The Swamp, how the entire program is adjusting to the rapidly changing world of NIL deals, where he sees the SEC landing when it comes to football scheduling and opponents, the unknown future of the College Football Playoff and more. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #315: Mick Hubert and EOY Gator Roundtable Jun 09, 2022

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After roller coaster seasons, both baseball and softball came to an end in the last week, with softball bowing out of the Women’s College World Series and baseball exiting its hard-fought, weather-delayed regional. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry for the final roundtable of the season, discussing the last stands for softball and baseball and the enduring stories from this athletic year (1:31). Then, the now-retired “Voice of the Gators” Mick Hubert joins us to share why the time was right to step away, the evolution of sports broadcasting since his debut and what he hopes to do moving forward (26:54). For more on Mick’s favorite moments and memories, scroll back in your feed and listen to Gator Tales #176 – 30 Years with Mick Hubert. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #314: Soccer Coach Samantha Bohon and Gator Roundtable (SB, BB, MTN, FB) Jun 02, 2022

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As the calendar turns to June, there are only two Florida teams still competing, and while there were some doubts throughout the spring they would make it this far, both baseball and softball have proven that success in their marathon sports isn’t about how you start, but the way you finish. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss softball’s return to Oklahoma City, baseball’s unlikely path to hosting a regional, Ben Shelton’s championship run in the men’s tennis singles competition, revelations from the SEC meetings in Destin and our favorite action movies in the PAT (1:41). Then, new soccer coach Samantha Bohon shares her coaching philosophy, her path to leading the Gators and why it’s the only job that could have lured her away from her longtime post at Embry-Riddle (24:52). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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