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Gator Tales #193: Gator Roundtable (FB, MBK & BB) and WR Freddie Swain Nov 21, 2019

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While matchups with Missouri have rarely been easy since the Tigers joined the SEC, the Gators used some of their patented second-half magic to leave Columbia with a victory, capping off a 6-2 mark in SEC play. Meanwhile, men’s basketball continued trying to work through some of their early season shooting woes, falling out of the rankings in the process. On today’s show, FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry join host Adam Schick to discuss football’s solid showing (1:44), Jon Greenard’s dominance (6:44), Florida’s mindset with the SEC title out of play (8:25), basketball’s reliance on youth and the external pressure squeezing Mike White’s team (12:46), Pete Alonso’s Rookie of the Year recognition (21:35) and great team comebacks in the PAT (24:01). Then, senior wide receiver Freddie Swain reflects on coming full circle, his favorite moments on and off the field and much more (30:07). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #192: Mizzou Preview, MBK Breakdown and RB Lamical Perine Nov 14, 2019

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While the Gators may have been slow to hit the gas against Vanderbilt, once they pressed the pedal to the metal, they didn’t look back in a 56-0 dispatching of the Commodores. But in a week that answered numerous doubts about the resolve of football following the frustrating loss to UGA, many more questions were raised across the street after the 6th-ranked basketball squad lost their sixth straight game to FSU. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the domination of the ‘Dores (1:35), “The Swamp” coming to life at Noon (5:48), future dates with the Sun Devils (13:40), basketball’s discombobulated outing against the Seminoles (17:47) and the current chicken sandwich wars in the PAT (25:17). Plus, running back Lamical Perine stops by to share his best memories from each season of his career, how he answered the doubters against Auburn this year and more (29:13). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #191: Vandy Preview, Basketball Tips and K Evan McPherson Nov 07, 2019

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It was a tough day in Jacksonville for the Gators, with Georgia claiming their 3rd win in a row in the historic series and sending Dan Mullen and his staff back to the drawing board. But as football charts a new course with only three games remaining, the hotly anticipated basketball team is just getting started, with an opening night win under their belts and intentions of snapping a long losing streak against FSU. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the disappointment of the Georgia game (1:51), the gap between the Gators and the Bulldogs (7:33), a surprising departure on the offensive line (10:55), the goals still attainable for the Gators (13:37), Kerry Blackshear’s double-double debut (17:54), Sunday’s Sunshine State Showdown on the hardwood (21:13) and the history of head-scratching replay reviews in the PAT (25:22). Then, we’ll kick it with sophomore Evan McPherson and discuss his transition from soccer to football, developing a thick skin in the face of pressure and how life differs for specialists on the gridiron (31:42). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #190: Florida/Georgia Preview and OL Jean Delance Oct 31, 2019

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After a week of much needed rest and recovery, the Gators are prepped for what is arguably their biggest game yet in a season defined by escalating stakes. Florida/Georgia has arrived, and the Gators are hoping for more treats than tricks when they battle the Bulldogs. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the magnitude of this matchup (1:38), the health of some critical Gators (5:46), the growth of the offensive line (9:40), the keys to beating the Bulldogs (12:14), our first look at the men’s basketball squad (15:26) and the brave new world for NCAA athletes and compensation in the PAT (19:12). Then, offensive lineman Jean Delance stops by to talk about his roundabout path from “The Lone Star State” to “The Sunshine State,” his hidden musical talents and the keys to slowing down the vaunted Georgia defense (27:42). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #189: Bye Week Breakdown and MBK’s Noah Locke Oct 24, 2019

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After the sting of the loss in Death Valley, Dan Mullen’s team got back up and beat South Carolina last weekend in the swampiest conditions you’re likely to find outside Florida. Now resting up during a much-needed bye week, what will likely be the defining game of the Gators’ season is on the horizon. On this week’s show, FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry join host Adam Schick to discuss the football squad’s unwavering resilience (1:42), the continued evolution of Kyle Trask (5:31), the sudden emergence of Jacob Copeland (10:25), the latest on Florida’s nagging injury issues (14:05), a closed-door first look at the preseason top 10 basketball squad (16:14) and when the line for player discipline is crossed in the PAT (23:08). Then, basketball guard Noah Locke stops by to discuss his growth over the summer, how a sophomore can become a team leader, the toughest offseason drills and much more (29:25). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #188: USC Preview and DL Adam Shuler Oct 17, 2019

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For the second straight week, the Gators held the eyes of the college football universe captive, only this time around, the result went the other way. But despite the setback, the “Orange & Blue” still control their own destiny to reach the lofty goals they set at the start of the year. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to break down Florida’s performance in Death Valley (1:39), how the defense hopes to return to form (07:04), the differences between back-to-back electric atmospheres (11:03), the challenges presented by South Carolina (15:30), the preseason accolades rolling in for men’s basketball (19:47) and the NFL’s penalty woes in the PAT (23:34). Then, defensive lineman Adam Shuler stops by to discuss the keys for the defense to rebound, why he chose to transfer to Florida and the balancing act of being a two-sport athlete (30:01). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #187: LSU Preview and WR Tre Grimes Oct 10, 2019

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The Gators faced their biggest challenge of the season last weekend, and thanks in large part to a smothering defense and a deafening crowd, the Orange and Blue likely gave the oddsmakers pause about labeling them a home underdog again in the future. On this week’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the triumph in The Swamp (1:45), the rising expectations for this season (6:51), the stars of Florida’s HBO debut (13:38), how the LSU rivalry has been amplified in recent years (17:50), keys to the matchup in Death Valley (24:02) and the best stadium nicknames in the PAT (27:39). Then, junior wide receiver Tre Grimes joins us to discuss his split hometown loyalties, learning from the best of the best and the comradery in the Gators wide receiver room (31:36). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #186: The Gauntlet Begins and OL Nick Buchanan Oct 03, 2019

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While the Gators are cruising into October at 5-0, there are undoubtedly some scary matchups on the horizon. That begins this weekend with one of the most anticipated games to hit “The Swamp” in the last decade, as former rivals and current unbeatens Florida and Auburn battle on Homecoming. On this week’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the pending showdown and the keys to victory (1:31), College Gameday’s long-awaited return to Gainesville (5:24), the storied history of Florida/Auburn (10:24), the start of men’s basketball practice (17:03) and Lee Corso’s famous headgear selections in the PAT (20:58). Then, redshirt-senior center Nick Buchanan stops by to talk about life in the trenches and the key areas the offensive line is working to improve (26:30). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #185: Gators in the Spotlight and QB Kyle Trask Sep 26, 2019

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For the 14th time in 15 years, the Gators bowled over Rocky Top with plenty of room to spare in a 34-3 victory. But the score was hardly the focus for fans, who were salivating over the performance of first-time starter Kyle Trask. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss Trask’s breakout performance (1:30), the emergence of tight end Kyle Pitts (7:30), expectations for Towson (9:26), the buzz created by HBO’s extended visit to campus (12:49) and the most heartwarming stories in sports in the PAT (15:29). Then, Kyle Trask shares the unlikely story that led him from backup quarterback at his Texas high school to starting for the Gators (21:48). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #184: Tennessee Preview and LB Jon Greenard Sep 19, 2019

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You never know where the twists and turns of the season will take you, and the Gators certainly didn’t expect what came their way at Kentucky. While Florida improved to 3-0 with the unlikeliest of comebacks, it came at the cost of losing QB Felipe Franks for the year with an ankle injury. On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to wade into the uncharted quarterback waters ahead (1:46), look at the challenges Tennessee brings to The Swamp (12:37), mark the 25th anniversary of the 1994 SEC Championship team (17:58), marvel at former Gator Eddy Pineiro’s clutch kicking in Chicago (21:14), reflect on soccer coach Becky Burleigh’s history-making 500th win (24:26) and recall the best SportsCenter commercials in the PAT (27:37). Then, grad transfer Jon Greenard stops by to discuss his wayward path to Gainesville, his enduring connection to Todd Grantham and much more (31:47). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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