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GATOR GREATS – Softball’s Lauren Haeger and Aubree Munro Apr 23, 2020

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On last week’s show, we highlighted the journey of the back-to-back national champion softball teams from 2014 and 2015, but this week, we are taking a deeper dive by learning about the personal paths of two of the brightest stars from those teams – Lauren Haeger and Aubree Munro. First, former National Player of the Year and WCWS MOP Lauren Haeger discusses her path to Florida, the work that led her to reach her peak as an athlete, her new path as a coach and more (1:10). Then, two-time WCWS All-Tournament honoree Aubree Munro talks about backing into her role behind the plate, the pressure her class felt while seeking the three-peat, her excitement to compete in the Olympics and more (18:51). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear, and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

GATOR GREATS – 2014-15 Softball National Champions Apr 17, 2020

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In the first installment of this limited series chronicling legendary teams and athletes from recent history, we tell the story of the 2014-15 back-to-back national champion softball teams through the memories of head coach Tim Walton, USA Softball National Player of the Year Lauren Haeger, two-time WCWS All-Tournament Team honoree and USA Softball catcher Aubree Munro, former SEC Home Run Champion Megan Bush and former athletic director Jeremy Foley. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear, and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #211: Coaches on Coronavirus (SB’s Tim Walton & Gym’s Jenny Rowland) Apr 02, 2020

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Last week, we heard from the student-athletes themselves on the impact of the coronavirus epidemic from their perspective, but this week, in the final installment of this three-part series, we are speaking to the people who probably have the biggest effect on those athletes and their mindset – their coaches. This week, host Adam Schick catches up with softball coach Tim Walton to get his take on a budding season coming to a sudden halt (1:06). Plus, gymnastics coach Jenny Rowland shares how she has guided her national title-caliber squad navigate the choppy waters of an incomplete journey (24:35). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear, and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #210: Athletes on Coronavirus (Scottie Lewis, Grant Holloway and Jacob Young) Mar 27, 2020

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Last week, we heard from athletic director Scott Stricklin on the impact of the coronavirus epidemic for Gator athletics from a macro perspective, but this week, in the second installment of this three-part series, we are narrowing our focus on the student-athletes and how they’re managing the unprecedented disruption. Host Adam Schick chats with men’s basketball’s freshman standout Scottie Lewis about the cancellation of March Madness (1:33), recent graduate and track & field star Grant Holloway on the postponement of the Olympics (15:47) and baseball’s breakout sophomore Jacob Young on the premature end to the season for his top-ranked squad (30:08). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear, and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #209: AD Scott Stricklin on Coronavirus Crisis Mar 19, 2020

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While this podcast focuses on Gator athletics, college sports, pro sports and nearly everything else took a backseat this week due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. This brave new world has led to unprecedented circumstances in almost every aspect of life, and while we don’t have answers to so many key questions that will ultimately make the biggest difference in peoples’ lives, we wanted to set the record straight on what this means for the Gators and the athletes and coaches you clearly love if you tune into this podcast. On this week’s show, host Adam Schick covers all angles relevant to the Gators with athletic director Scott Stricklin, including what the athlete and coaches are able to do as of now (1:55), how this situation played out behind the scenes (8:04), the prospect of giving extra eligibility to affected athletes (14:16), the status of spring football (17:47), what this means for the UAA’s employees (20:57), his unexpected trip with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (24:20), the successful unveiling of Billy D Court (28:37) and what he plans to do to stay entertained during all his time at home (30:39). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear, and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #208: Coronavirus Update, MBK’s Keyontae Johnson and Gator Roundtable (MBK, BB, FB) Mar 12, 2020

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Gator Tales #207: MBK’s Chris Sutherland and Gator Roundtable (MBK, BB, FB, Gym, WBK) Mar 05, 2020

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If you’ve been feeling a bit mad this week, don’t worry – it’s just March! The calendar has officially reached the month that determines just how long teams get to keep dancing, and all signs point to the Gators in prime position to take their best shot on the floor. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss the final stretch of the regular season for hoops (1:39), baseball’s record-smashing streak (9:15), how the Gators fared at the NFL Combine (14:13), the undefeated finish for gymnastics (18:19), women’s basketball angling for a postseason berth (21:15) and the worst owners of all time in the PAT (22:55). Then, walk-on Chris Sutherland shares his remarkable journey from being a Rowdy Reptile in the stands to one on the court (30:50). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #206: MBK’s Tre Mann and Gator Roundtable (MBK, BB, Gym, SB, WBK, Swim) Feb 27, 2020

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While fans of the “Orange and Blue” routinely pledge to stick together through all kinds of weather, after the results of this past week, it’s a particularly great time be a Florida Gator! Between new trophies headed to the Lemerand Center and head-turning performances in multiple sports, it was a banner week to be sure. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss baseball’s sweep over Miami (1:42), the surge for men’s hoops (7:13), gymnastics capturing an early SEC title (13:14), softball’s west coast swing (16:10), a surprising senior day for women’s basketball (19:07), eight straight SEC crowns for men’s swimming (21:44) and the relevance of the NFL Combine in the PAT (23:28). Then, McDonald’s All-American Tre Mann stops by to talk about growing up in Gainesville, meeting high expectations and much more (30:43). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #205: BB Coach Kevin O’Sullivan and Gator Roundtable (FB, MBK, BB, LAX) Feb 20, 2020

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The Florida athletic season shifted into overdrive this past weekend, as the already crowded spring calendar added baseball to the jam-packed slate of games taking place in Gainesville, including hoops. But it wasn’t just any basketball game taking place at Exactech Arena, with the court naming for Billy Donovan making it a night the sold-out crowd won’t soon forget. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss a star-studded celebration of Billy D (1:58), how he’s successfully made the jump from coaching in college to the NBA (12:11), the season-best three-game SEC winning streak (14:25), a bold beginning for baseball (20:45), a head-turning achievement for lacrosse (24:28), a splashy new assistant for football (26:28) and the latest fallout from the Astros cheating scandal in the PAT (28:37). Then, Gator baseball broadcaster Jeff Cardozo chats with head coach Kevin O’Sullivan about their hot start at the plate, the growth he expects to see in the early part of the season and their high-profile matchup against Miami (35:14). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #204: Billy Donovan and Gator Roundtable (MBK, FB, BB) Feb 13, 2020

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The word legend often gets bandied around more than it should, but it’s certainly apropos when it comes to discussing Billy Donovan. On today’s show, we’ll start by hearing from Billy himself, as he recounts his time in Gainesville and what the naming of the court in his honor means during a candid conversation with FloridaGators.com senior writer Chris Harry (1:40). Then, host Adam Schick is joined by Chris and fellow senior writer Scott Carter to discuss the magnitude of Billy D’s enshrinement (16:42), another must-win game for hoops (25:08), what to expect from opening weekend for baseball (28:20), another major football scheduling announcement (31:43) and possible changes to the MLB playoff format in the PAT (35:07). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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