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Gator Tales #183: Kentucky Preview and DB Shawn Davis Sep 12, 2019

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The Swamp officially opened for the season last weekend, with the Gators easily dispatching UT-Martin 45-0. Now the road beckons, with the SEC opener leading the “Orange & Blue” up to “Big Blue.” On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to recap the shutout in “The Swamp” (1:37), take a deeper look at some critical injuries (6:01), preview the matchup with Kentucky (11:04), discuss the release of the SEC basketball schedule (15:44), ponder memorable sports circuses in the PAT (18:31) and remember the life of Neiron Ball (24:20). Then, junior safety Shawn Davis stops by to chat about his ascension up the depth chart, how his unit is preparing for the Wildcats and more (27:39). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear, and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #182: Start Up The Swamp and WR Josh Hammond Sep 05, 2019

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The Gators took a rare step back from the action in Week One, watching the rest of the college football world duke it out over the course of an eventful weekend. Now ready to officially open the Swamp for the 2019 season, the Gators are looking for marked improvement across the board when they host UT-Martin on Saturday night. On this week’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the impact Hurricane Dorian had on campus and the Gators (1:30), what they learned after watching Week One (5:32), Kirk Herbstreit’s critical comments about Felipe Franks (8:08), expectations for the first game in The Swamp (12:17), a breakout start for transfer Jon Greenard (15:18), the surprising cuts of former UF stars in the NFL (16:42), the fitting tribute planned for the late “Mr. 2 Bits” George Edmonson (21:38) and the scariest movies they’ve ever seen in the PAT (28:51). Then, wide receiver Josh Hammond stops by to chat about approaching the end of his career, his favorite memories on- and off-the-field and his expectations for this year’s offense (33:28) Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #181: Miami Recap and OL Tanner Rowell Aug 29, 2019

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If the long break from college football caused anyone to forget what makes the sport so popular, Florida’s wild, wacky and messy win over Miami was an instant refresher on what drives fans across the country crazy every Saturday in the fall. On today’s show, host Adam Schick recaps the Week Zero clash at Camping World Stadium and discusses what it says about this season with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (1:08). Then, Gator legacy Tanner Rowell takes us through his journey from diehard fan to preferred walk-on to the lifetime-defining moment during camp when he was awarded a scholarship (29:37). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #180: Season Preview and CB Marco Wilson Aug 22, 2019

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Gator Tales #179: Dan Mullen Jul 01, 2019

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On our 4th season finale, Dan Mullen joins the only official podcast of the Gators for the first time. In an extended conversation with host Adam Schick, Coach Mullen delves into his unique childhood in Pennsylvania, how football first came into his life, when he knew he wanted to get into coaching, how he first connected with Urban Meyer, the process of creating his offense, what it was like developing Tim Tebow, the challenges of being a first-time head coach at Mississippi State, the decision to accept the head job in Gainesville, the stresses of balancing coaching and family, how he spends his limited free time, the keys to the turnaround 2018 season, the current state of his quarterbacks and expectations for the 2019 season. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #178: State of the Program with AD Scott Stricklin Jun 25, 2019

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At the end of every athletic year, we like to take a full survey of the program not only to look at what transpired during the course of the season, but also to learn what’s in the works when it comes to scheduling, facilities and more. The best way to do that is by going straight to the top and hearing from Scott Stricklin. On this special edition, host Adam Schick talks to the Florida athletic director about memorable accomplishments from the season (1:23), the return of football to the national stage and future scheduling (3:01), improvements to the fan experience in The Swamp (11:30), the latest updates on facilities (13:52), Garth in Gainesville (18:19), how the UAA is adjusting to rising costs across the board (23:07), the transfer portal (25:10), managing social media storms (29:08) and pop culture picks for the summer (32:15). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #177: Season Superlatives with Scott Carter & Chris Harry Jun 19, 2019

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With the ink now dry on the pages of this athletic season, now is the appropriate time to reflect on the teams, games, plays and stories that left their mark on Gator Nation over the last 10 months. On this special edition, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to share some of their favorite memories of the year in a wide-ranging discussion covering team milestones (1:25), plays that astounded them (12:01), individual triumphs (16:11), games that left their hearts pounding (28:57) and off-the-field stories that captivated them (31:35). Also, Chris and Scott gaze into their crystal ball to forecast the storylines that will likely shape next season (36:53). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #176: 30 Years With Mick Hubert Jun 06, 2019

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With the athletic season nearly complete, what better time to reflect than now? But this week, we aren’t talking about this past campaign – we are taking you back to 1989 and the arrival of the voice that has become synonymous with the Orange and Blue. Mick Hubert is celebrating 30 years with the Gators, and if you talk to him, it isn’t out the question that he has 30 more left in him. Host Adam Schick has a wide ranging-ranging conversation with Mick about his upbringing in the Midwest (1:24), where he developed his passion for broadcasting and the people he looked up to (3:30), his arrival in Gainesville and the Spurrier Era (8:38), how a random interaction at church oddly predicted one of his favorite calls (13:24), his meticulous preparation routine (24:12), his favorite calls (27:00), memorable interactions with fans (35:33), the relationships with his broadcast partners (38:10) and what keeps him going after all these years (43:34). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #175: Gator Roundtable (SB, BB, MBK) & SB’s Kelly Barnhill May 30, 2019

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While their roads weren’t easy, both softball and baseball have reached destinations that seemed incredibly unlikely just a few weeks ago. For softball, it’s making it to the WCWS despite an 8th place finish in the SEC, and for baseball, it’s a berth in the NCAA Tournament even with a losing record in conference play. On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss the nail-biting drama of softball super regionals and the challenges ahead (1:45), baseball’s clean slate in Lubbock (9:38), Andrew Nembhard’s big decision (14:03), basketball’s latest scheduling news (17:16) and the most annoying sports dynasties in the PAT (19:29). Plus, fresh off a Herculean effort that propelled softball back to Oklahoma City, Adam chats with senior ace Kelly Barnhill about her storied career and the moments that have left lasting marks (24:30). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #174: Gator Roundtable (SB, BB, MTN, Golf, FB) and BB’s Nelson Maldonado May 23, 2019

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Record temperatures will greet softball in their Super Regional tilt this weekend while baseball faces a more figurative heat while sweating out their NCAA fate. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss softball’s shutout weekend and upcoming battle with Tennessee (1:35), baseball’s stressful waiting game (4:40), the end of a tremendous run for men’s tennis (9:56), a milestone accomplishment for women’s golf (12:50), basketball’s newly announced non-conference slate (15:26), Dan Mullen’s comments on football’s recent developments (19:03) and the best sports biopics in the PAT (21:06). Then, Adam chats with baseball’s senior captain Nelson Maldonado about the push to keep their season alive and reaching the end of his Gator career (27:10). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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