Gator Tales with Sean Kelley

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Gator Tales #293: MBK’s Myreon Jones and Gator Roundtable (MBK, FB, Gym) Jan 06, 2022

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A new year brings new possibilities and opportunities, but unfortunately, the arrival of 2022 didn’t spell the end of COVID-19, as the virus continues to have an impact on every aspect of society – college sports included. After protocols postponed last week’s SEC opener for men’s basketball, Mike White’s team returned to the court on Wednesday after an unexpected two-week hiatus. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss basketball’s outing against Alabama, the latest twists and turns of the transfer portal, sky-high expectations for the start of gymnastics and the strangest sports stories they’ve ever covered in the PAT (1:48). Then, senior guard Myreon Jones drops by to talk about transitioning from Penn State to UF, the chemistry of “Team Transfer” and why he started his own podcast (35:26). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #292: RB Dameon Pierce and Gator Roundtable (Gasparilla Bowl, Napier Staff & MBK) Dec 30, 2021

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While so much of the recent discussion around the football program has been centered on the future and the massive staff Billy Napier is assembling, there was one more game for the 2021 Gators to complete before fully entering the transition. On our final show of 2021, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the Gasparilla Bowl, how Billy Napier’s growing operation is expected to function, the COVID spike’s impact on both basketball programs and John Madden’s legacy in the PAT (1:38). Then, senior running back Dameon Pierce stops by to reflect on his amazing career and the memories and impact made along the way (35:49). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #291: Scott Stricklin Details Coaching Search Dec 23, 2021

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There are few events in college football met with more intrigue than a coaching search. While following the carrousel has always been a whirlwind, the age of social media and easily accessible flight trackers have only upped the ante for fans looking for the inside scoop. But amidst all the chaos, only one person truly knows the inner workings of the process, and that’s the individual running it – in this case, athletic director Scott Stricklin. On this special episode, host Adam Schick welcomes Scott to find out everything that happened from the moment he decided a change was necessary up until the announcement of the Billy Napier era, filling in all the details from behind the curtain that outsiders can always guess, but never know – until now. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #290: MBK’s Brandon McKissic and Gator Roundtable (Signing Day, MBK, WBK) Dec 16, 2021

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Part of the thrill of college athletics is the fact there is always new blood coming in, so while some of your favorite athletes may be seniors or on their way out, there are freshmen waiting in the wings to become new stars. With the early period of National Signing Day upon us and a major defection happening in its shadow, this week had a little bit of everything for the Gators. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the departure of Emory Jones, surprises from signing day, how Deion Sanders shook up the world of college football, the state of men’s basketball entering a break, the streaking women’s hoops squad and great shooting performances in the PAT (1:49). Then, men’s basketball grad transfer Brandon McKissic shares his story, including how the social unrest in his hometown of Ferguson shaped him as a teen and why he ultimately left the state of Missouri for the first time in his life to become a Gator (32:55). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #289: Billy Napier Arrives and VB’s Marlie Monserez Dec 09, 2021

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While his pending arrival was already announced a week prior, the new sheriff pulled into town for the first time on Sunday afternoon to the excitement of a Gator Nation hungry for the sustained success that has eluded the program over the last decade. On this week’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to weigh in with first impressions on Coach Napier’s introduction, the plan he intends to implement, an intriguing bowl game on the horizon, an up-and-down week for men’s basketball and odd coaching fits in the PAT (1:43). Then, senior volleyball star Marlie Monserez discusses being the last of the three Monserez sisters to play for the Gators, contributing to many of Mary Wise’s 1,000 career wins and her unique obsession with making pottery (34:37). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #288: Gator Roundtable (Billy Napier, FB, MBK) and WBK’s Zippy Broughton Dec 02, 2021

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Just before the coaching carousel started spinning wildly out of control, Florida presented the calm before the storm with a quick and direct search that led to Louisiana’s Billy Napier as the new head football coach of the Gators. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the new direction of the program, a chaotic rivalry win over the Seminoles, an action-packed week for men’s basketball and the latest wave of moral questions posed by the shifting college football landscape in the PAT (1:35). Then, women’s basketball transfer Zippy Broughton talks about transitioning from the Big Apple to Gainesville, mixing meditation with athletics and much more (37:08). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #287: Coaching Change Chat and TE Kemore Gamble Nov 25, 2021

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Change is almost always difficult, and in the business of college sports, it can come swiftly and often inevitably. Following the loss to Missouri that left a once promising season sitting at 5-6, athletic director Scott Stricklin decided it was time for a new direction, ending Dan Mullen’s four-year tenure leading the football program. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to address the move from all angles, including what went wrong, the type of coach it will take to turn it around and what it means for the immediate future of a team fighting to beat its archrival and get bowl-eligible. Also, the roundtable will hit on a promising start for men’s basketball and Thanksgiving sports memories in the PAT (2:01). Then, tight end Key-mar-A Gamble shares his best memories from his Gator career, how he has grown over the course of his time in the program and the personal tragedy he’s fought through to make it to the finish line that is senior day (28:59). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #286: DL Gervon Dexter and Gator Roundtable (FB & MBK) Nov 18, 2021

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Football was hungry for a win last week in The Swamp, and they got that against Samford. Meanwhile, men’s basketball was specifically seeking a streak-busting win against Florida State, and they found that magic in the O’Dome to ignite their new season. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry join us to discuss football’s unexpected shootout, Emory Jones’ record-setting performance, the challenges awaiting at Missouri, men’s basketball’s narrative-setting victory over the Seminoles and sports figures most deserving of the big screen treatment in the PAT (1:45). Then, sophomore Gervon Dexter joins us to discuss how he is taking cues and learning from fellow defensive lineman Zach Carter, handling expectations as a five-star recruit and much more (34:35). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #285: OL Richie Leonard and Gator Roundtable (FB, MBK, WBK) Nov 11, 2021

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As Dan Mullen frequently points out, the beauty of competition is there’s always a winner and a loser, so regardless of the game, there are stakes. The Gators have unfortunately found themselves on the wrong side of that equation lately, and as a result, some significant changes came within the football program after the loss at South Carolina. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the shake-up to the coaching staff and what it means for the immediate future, the shift in tone from the top, men’s basketball’s opening night win, women’s basketball’s solid start, the passing of “Gator Great” Ronnie Williams and the best farewell tours in the PAT (1:45). Then, redshirt-freshman Richie Leonard shares how he ended up on Florida’s offensive line, how he drew inspiration from his mom’s battle against breast cancer and more (32:30). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #284: “Gator Great” Keiwan Ratliff and Gator Roundtable (FB & MBK) Nov 04, 2021

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While the season is nearing its end, four games still remain for the Gators to finish out strong, so Dan Mullen spent this week ensuring everyone was on the same page and holding onto the proverbial rope. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the aftermath of Florida/Georgia, the turnover challenges plaguing the Gators, the manageable road ahead, men’s basketball’s public debut and memorable exotic trips around the world in the PAT (1:35). Then, recent Florida/Georgia Hall of Fame inductee Keiwan Ratliff takes us through his early life, incredible Gator career and how his post-NFL life brought him back to Gainesville (24:43). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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