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Gator Tales #253: Hoops Chat and MBK’s Osayi Osifo Feb 04, 2021

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This past week marked a big step for the men’s basketball program, reentering the top 25 for the first time in 14 months following an upset of West Virginia in Morgantown. But success often makes the hunter the hunted, and Florida’s first outing following that national recognition was spoiled by underdog South Carolina. On today’s show, host Adam Schick chats with FloridaGators.com senior writer Chris Harry about the eventful week in hoops (1:42), the retirement of legendary soccer coach Becky Burleigh (10:22) and memories from the 14 Super Bowls he covered in the PAT (17:07). Then, transfer Osayi Osifo shares his remarkable journey from a prep rugby star in South Africa to a college basketball player in Gainesville (25:06). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #252: Gator Roundtable and MBK’s Anthony Duruji Jan 28, 2021

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After shocking the college basketball world with their shorthanded domination of Tennessee, the men’s basketball squad continued its momentum with strong performances against Georgia and Tennessee, quickly becoming one of the hottest teams in the league. On today’s show, we’ll convene FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss the streaking Gators, the 2021 football schedule, more coaching carousel news and what should and shouldn’t be considered when it comes to hall of fame criteria in the PAT (1:40). Then, versatile transfer Anthony Duruji joins us to talk about getting his first bite of basketball in the Big Apple, transitioning to the SEC and much more (28:06). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #251: Gator Roundtable and MBK’s Tyree Appleby Jan 21, 2021

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As cliché as it is to say, games aren’t played on paper, and the men’s basketball squad gave Tennessee a shocking reminder that anything can happen on a given night in the O’Dome. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss that remarkable upset, the latest on the transfer portal and coaching carousel for football, the SEC’s ambitious plan for the baseball season, Urban Meyer’s ascension to the ranks of the NFL and candidates for a hypothetical “president of the sports world” in the PAT (1:43). Then, standout transfer point guard Tyree Appleby joins us to detail his path from the Horizon League all the way to the SEC (28:05). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #250: Athletic Director Scott Stricklin Jan 14, 2021

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Reaching a milestone presents an opportunity for reflection, and while we won’t go all the way back to our beginnings in 2015 to mark our 250th episode, we will use it to take a big picture view of how the Gators and college athletics in general have gotten through the challenging times of COVID. In a wide-ranging conversation with host Adam Schick, athletic director Scott Stricklin discusses how college football completed a season despite unprecedented challenges (1:35), CFP reform (5:41), the state of the football program (12:34), guiding basketball through the Keyontae Johnson scare (17:32), the opening of the new baseball stadium (21:58), the progress on the new football facility (23:50) and his latest pop culture picks and recommendations (31:55). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #249: Gator Roundtable and Gymnastics coach Jenny Rowland Jan 07, 2021

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As 2021 gets into full swing, Gator Nation is shifting its focus from football to basketball, with Mike White’s team getting rolling in the SEC following the temporary pause in the season. But because of this odd pandemic year, there was still some 2020 business that needed to be conducted, specifically the awarding of the Heisman. On today’s show, host Adam Schick convenes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss Kyle Trask’s Heisman finish, the state of the football program following the Cotton Bowl, the first trio of SEC games for basketball and the ongoing debate about Ohio State’s inclusion in the CFP and what it means for the future of the sport in the PAT (1:43). Then, gymnastics coach Jenny Rowland stops by to discuss the expectations facing the preseason #1 team in the nation as they begin their unique 2021 journey this weekend (28:23). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

GATOR GREATS – The Promise Fulfilled #5: Miami Made Dec 30, 2020

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On the final episode of our five-part series about the 2008 football national champions, host Adam Schick charts the up-and-down course of the BCS Championship Game with the players and coaches who battled it out against Oklahoma in Miami.. "Miami Made" features head coach Urban Meyer, offensive coordinator Dan Mullen, linebacker Brandon Spikes, kick returner Brandon James, running back Jeff Demps, wide receiver David Nelson, safety Ahmad Black, athletic director Jeremy Foley, "The Voice of the Gators" Mick Hubert and Steve Spurrier. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #247: Cotton Bowl Preview, Heisman Chat and “Gator Great” David Nelson Dec 24, 2020

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If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best, and while Florida gave Alabama all they could handle in Atlanta, the Crimson Tide proved a bit too tough in the SEC Championship. So while Florida won’t get to paint any new numbers inside The Swamp, they took a step closer to getting to the top of the mountain and will now test themselves against another of college football’s best programs in the Cotton Bowl. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to break down the action in Atlanta, the opportunity ahead against Oklahoma, the final Heisman resume for Kyle Trask, the NCAA’s recruiting sanctions against the football program, the latest on Keyontae Johnson and fixing the CFP in the PAT (1:47). Then, we’ll dip into our Gator Greats vault and check-in with one of the heroes the last time Florida played Oklahoma, wide receiver and two-time national champion David Nelson (33:44). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #246: Keyontae Update, SEC Title Preview, Signing Day and LB James Houston IV Dec 17, 2020

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As easy as it can be to get caught up in the stakes of games and start to lose perspective, life can sometimes provide a stark reminder of the things that truly matter. All of Gator Nation had that shared experience last Saturday, as the terrifying situation involving basketball star Keyontae Johnson sent shockwaves through the world of sports. On this week’s show, host Adam Schick discusses the latest developments in the weeklong saga and how the basketball program is handling the challenging situation with FloridaGators.com senior writer Chris Harry (1:49). Then, fellow senior writer Scott Carter breaks down football’s surprising loss to LSU, the pending showdown with Alabama and the new blood coming into the program on the early National Signing Day (9:28). Plus, linebacker James Houston IV stops by to reflect on a season unlike any other, the legacy behind his name and more (32:39). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #245: Gator Roundtable and punter Jacob Finn Dec 10, 2020

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Even though it’s seemed like something of a formality since Florida defeated Georgia nearly a month ago, the Gators were able to officially book their tickets for Atlanta over the weekend, as their victory over Tennessee locked them into a date with Alabama for the SEC Championship. On today’s show, host Adam Schick chats with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry about the significance of the division crown, the regular season finale against LSU, a hot start for Florida basketball and obscure sports they have covered in the PAT (1:39). Then, punter and economics whiz Jacob Finn stops by to discuss life as a specialist, how he tries to help his teammates be more savvy with their money and some of the shenanigans that go on behind the scenes in the special teams meeting room (25:22). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #244: RB Dameon Pierce and Football Chat Dec 03, 2020

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Instead of feasting on the Seminoles for a post-Thanksgiving snack, 2020 served up a helping of Wildcats this past Saturday in “The Swamp,” with the Gators staying on the path to Atlanta after a 34-10 win. On today’s show, host Adam Schick discusses Florida’s latest victory and the return of Kyle Pitts with FloridaGators.com senior writer Scott Carter (1:27). Then, junior running back Dameon Pierce stops by to chat about his Georgia roots, how Coach Mullen’s offense has made him a dual-threat and the running backs on his personal Mount Rushmore (25:32). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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