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Gator Tales #173: Gator Roundtable (FB, SB, MTN & WBK) and SB’s Amanda Lorenz May 16, 2019

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While last week was largely about donning a cap and gown for many Gators, it was back to business for a number of athletes in recent days. For those seniors, every time donning the orange and blue at this point in the calendar could be the last, so the pressure is palpable. On this week’s show, host Adam Schick chats with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry about future Lone Star State showdowns for football (1:36), softball’s unlikely underdog triumph (10:15), vengeance for men’s tennis (14:18), a familiar face returning to the women’s basketball program (17:48) and the greatest game ending plays in history in the PAT (19:36). Plus, softball’s Amanda Lorenz reflects on how she fell in love with UF, her record-smashing career and more in a senior retrospective (24:20). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #172: Gator Roundtable (FB, SB, BB, MTN & LAX) and MTN's McClain Kessler May 09, 2019

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When it starts heating up around this time of year, you can count on two things: postseason play ramping up across the board and graduation. On this week's show, those are both hot topics, as we'll begin with a Gator roundtable covering big scheduling news for football (1:39), notable student-athletes who donned their cap and gown last week (6:47), softball looking for a late surge (10:40), a critical stretch for baseball (14:02), men's tennis out for revenge in the Sweet 16 (18:19), lacrosse hoping to make some noise in the NCAA Tournament (21:57) and the future of spring pro football in the PAT (23:19) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Plus, tennis star McClain Kessler talks about his role in the rise of the men's program and their opportunity to get even this weekend in the NCAA Tournament (30:00). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #171: Gator Roundtable (NFL Draft, SB, BB, MBK & Tennis) and LAX's Sydney Pirreca May 02, 2019

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Dreams were made and broken last week in Nashville, as the NFL Draft drew record crowds and provided shockers throughout the 3-day extravaganza. For the Gators, all of the record 5 players that declared early heard their name called, while none of the seniors had the same good fortune. On today’s show, host Adam Schick recaps the draft (1:33), previews a significant senior weekend for softball (11:15), discusses a scary incident for baseball (12:51), looks at men’s tennis as they begin their NCAA journey (15:42), sheds light on Al Horford’s dominance in the NBA playoffs (17:35) and debates the greatest game shows in the PAT (19:00) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Plus, lacrosse star Sydney Pirreca reflects on a record-smashing career and the legacy her Yankee family has left in Gainesville (23:50). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #170: Gator Roundtable (NFL Draft, MBK & BB) and Gym's Alicia Boren Apr 25, 2019

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Nashville is well known as the home of country music, and this week it also serves as the epicenter of the football universe. The NFL Draft is in Music City for the first time ever, and a number of Gators are waiting on pins and needles to see if the commissioner calls their name. On today's show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss expectations for the Gators in the draft (1:37), the latest transactional news for basketball (11:09), baseball's roller coaster weekend in the Baton Rouge (17:50), Pete Alonzo's explosive debut for the Mets (20:33) and their all-time most anticipated pop culture moments in the PAT (25:03). Then, hot off the heels of her national title on floor, gymnast Alicia Boren sits down with GatorVision's Shelby Granath to reflect on her incredible career and what she plans to do next (32:19). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #169: Orange & Blue Game Recap and FB’s Randy Russell Apr 18, 2019

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If the purpose of a spring game is to have a blast and get fans salivating for the fall, it’s safe to say “mission accomplished” for Dan Mullen and his staff. The Gators set off some daytime fireworks last Saturday, scoring a total of 95 points in the exhibition and elevating expectations for next season. On today’s show, host Adam Schick recaps the game and what it means for the 2019 season (1:41), lays out the latest arrivals and potential departures for basketball (14:32), discusses a historic feat for softball (20:22), looks at how baseball found success through a shake up (22:02) and recalls epic concert experiences on the eve of Garth Brooks in The Swamp (24:40) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Plus, one year after a shocking diagnosis ended his Gator career before it started, Adam checks in with Randy Russell to learn the latest turns in his story and how he is adjusting to life without football (28:51). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #168: Orange & Blue Preview, DB Coach Torrian Gray and Gator Roundtable Apr 11, 2019

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While The Swamp comes alive seven times during the fall, it only sees action once during the winter, spring and summer. That day has arrived, with Dan Mullen getting ready to lead the Gators into his second Orange & Blue Game on Saturday. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to preview the scrimmage (1:40), discuss a shocking end for gymnastics (8:36), address the Jekyll and Hyde baseball squad (11:31), highlight the red hot men’s tennis team (14:40), check in on Cheese in the NBA (17:31), hear about women’s golf making history at Augusta National (21:48) and debate the greatest redemption stories in sports in the PAT (25:51).. Plus, defensive backs coach Torrian Gray stops by to explain the roundabout path he took to get back to Gainesville and what he expects from his banged-up unit going into the fall (30:28). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #167: Gator Roundtable (FB, MBK, BB, Gym) & Gym’s Trinity Thomas Apr 05, 2019

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As the dust settles on basketball season, the focus of Gator Nation shifts toward the bevy of spring sports, including one mostly consumed in the fall. On today’s show, host Adam Schick talks to FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry about football’s first scrimmage (1:33), UF’s Pro Day (3:28), the latest developments for basketball (8:10), baseball’s return to form (14:59), a new hill to climb for gymnastics at NCAA Regionals (17:45) and the pros and cons of the one-and-done era in college basketball (20:20). Plus, freshman sensation Trinity Thomas chats with GatorVision’s Shelby Granath about her first year as a collegiate athlete, her time with USA Gymnastics and starting the path toward a national championship (27:10). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #166: Basketball Wrap & FB’s Jabari Zuniga Mar 28, 2019

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If this season of Florida basketball was a roller coaster, Saturday saw the Gators hit the brake run on their 100th ride. Much like football, basketball’s year ended in a game against Michigan, albeit with a different result. On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to put a wrap on this season and look to the future (1:14), break down the latest news from spring football (17:36), find out how gymnastics fared at the SEC Championship (24:21), discuss some tough sledding on the diamond (25:49) and contemplate the worst coaching fits of all time in the PAT (28:00). Then, rising senior defensive lineman Jabari Zuniga stops by to chat about spring ball, the remarkably late start to his football career and his goals for next season (34:01). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #165: NCAA Tournament Preview, Spring Football Update & Gator Great Lee Humphrey Mar 20, 2019

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There’s nothing quite like March Madness, and the Gators are preparing to put their best foot forward in “The Big Dance” for the 3rd straight year. On today’s show, host Adam Schick previews the Gators in the NCAA Tournament (1:36), hears the latest news from spring football (13:21), discusses the announcement of Auburn as Florida’s 2019 Homecoming opponent (19:42) and mulls the most underrated athletes in sports (22:18) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Then, Adam catches up with one of the most beloved Florida basketball stars of all-time, back-to-back national champion Lee Humphrey (27:31). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #164: Gator Roundtable (MBK, FB, T&F, BB) and T&F’s Grant Holloway Mar 14, 2019

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Dan Mullen made regaining the “Gator Standard” a key part of his mandate when he came back to Gainesville, and this week we saw a number of other teams answer that call in their own ways. For baseball, it was a wild 20-7 thrashing of Florida State. And for track & field, it was yet another national championship. Now the buck passes to basketball, with all eyes on the Gators in the SEC Tournament as they fight to keep their postseason hopes afloat. On today’s show, host Adam Schick discusses basketball’s path to March Madness (1:50), the start of spring football (10:54), Trenton Brown’s record NFL deal (15:17), the NCAA indoor track & field title (17:39), baseball’s flex against the Seminoles (19:47) and the worst contracts in sports history (23:00) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Then, Adam chats with record-smashing track star Grant Holloway about his remarkable contributions to their latest team title and what he plans to do next (27:27). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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