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Gator Tales #153: Peach Bowl Preview & Coach Christian Robinson Dec 26, 2018

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Given that the Gators were 4-7 and hanging out at home with their families at this time a year ago, it's a testament to the job that Dan Mullen has done that they are in Atlanta getting ready to play in one of the six most prestigious bowls in college football. The Gators will cap off the turnaround season by making their first appearance in the New Year's Six, taking on familiar bowl foe Michigan in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl on Saturday. On today's show, host Adam Schick chats with linebackers coach Christian Robinson about being the youngest member of the coaching staff and how his Atlanta roots make this game particularly special (1:12). Then, Adam talks about the key matchups in the Peach Bowl, the one-sided history between Florida and Michigan and the best holiday movies with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (23:44). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #152: National Signing Day Recap & LB David Reese Dec 20, 2018

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While we used to have to wait until February to see the top high school football players in the nation pick that critical hat up off the table, this week brought Year 2 of the early signing period. By the time the dust settled around the fax machine on Wednesday afternoon, Dan Mullen and his staff welcomed 20 new members to Gator Nation. On today's show, host Adam Schick learns more about the recruiting process and the highlights of this class from Director of Recruiting Operations Lee Begley (1:19). Then, Adam talks to junior linebacker David Reese about the strides made this season, his biggest influences and his Michigan roots (15:38). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #151: Fall Recap with AD Scott Stricklin Dec 13, 2018

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With finals putting a pause on the action and 2018 counting down its final days, host Adam Schick takes a macro view of the entire athletic program in a conversation with athletic director Scott Stricklin. Among other topics, Scott discusses the first year success of Dan Mullen (1:18), his visit to Starkville in September (7:18) his experience on the CFP selection committee (9:08), the status of a Florida/UCF football match-up (16:30), the latest updates on the new baseball stadium (22:12), the impending completion of softball's renovations (24:17) and his recent pop culture picks (27:08). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #150: Gator Roundtable & VB's Rachael Kramer Dec 06, 2018

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There's nothing quite like playing in Madison Square Garden, and multiple Gators got their first exposure to “The World's Most Famous Arena” on Tuesday night in a win over West Virginia. It was a necessary shot in the arm for Mike White's team as they look to find their footing before a massive visit from Michigan State. On today's show, we'll recap the latest basketball news (1:15), discuss early storylines for the Peach Bowl (9:39), ponder what's next for Urban Meyer (15:01) and debate whether the CFP committee got it right (19:22) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Plus, Rachael Kramer talks volleyball's underdog run to the Sweet 16 and reveals the remarkable depths of her obsession with Disney World (24:00). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #149: Coach Mike White & Football Season Recap Nov 29, 2018

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Thanksgiving proved to be quite a feast for the Gators, as they went to Tallahassee and earned their first win over the Seminoles since 2012 in dominant fashion. That put a resounding bow on a 9-3 regular season and has the Gators awaiting a likely trip to a New Year's Six bowl. But in college sports, one season ending usually means another is just beginning, which is the case for the Florida men's basketball squad. On today's show, host Adam Schick gets the lowdown on this year's team and their early returns from head coach Mike White (1:17). Then, Adam takes a macro look at the 2018 football season (14:43), including the plays of the year (23:50), the players expected to leave early and what it means for the future (32:00) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #148: Sunshine Showdown & Punter Tommy Townsend Nov 21, 2018

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It was a breezy Senior Day for the Orange & Blue, with Chauncey Gardner-Johnson's six second pick-six setting the tone as Florida overwhelmed Idaho 63-10. Now everyone's attention is squarely on the final game of the regular season, with the Gators hoping they can be thankful for a streak-snapping victory in Tallahassee. On today's show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss Senior Day stars (1:10), the looming matchup with the Seminoles (7:50), basketball's trip to The Bahamas (15:44) and memorable Florida/Florida State games from the past (19:45) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Plus, Tommy Townsend shares stories about finally living his dream and how his family unexpectedly became a punter factory (26:20). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #147: “Silencing The Critics” & OL Fred Johnson Nov 15, 2018

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The Gators proved themselves to the naysayers while Feleipe Franks literally shushed his critics in a 17-point comeback over South Carolina last Saturday. The late stage revival made Florida just the 4th SEC team to have multiple comebacks of 17 points or more in the last 15 years. Now as they turn the page to Senior Day in The Swamp, the Gators are hoping for a strong performance out of the gates against Idaho. On today's show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the remarkable comeback (1:22), the shush heard 'round the world (5:13), the battle-tested senior class (14:02) and the degree to which former players should criticize their old teammates in the PAT (17:07). Plus, senior Fred Johnson reflects on the comeback kids, his career at Florida and his bizarre food rituals (25:25). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #146: Gator Roundtable & DL Marlon Dunlap Jr. Nov 08, 2018

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If Rome wasn't built in a day, it's tough to expect a major college football program to reach its full potential in a similar timeframe. The Gators were reminded that there are bound to be bumps in the road during a transition year in a 38-17 loss to Missouri. On today's show, we'll discuss the fallout from Homecoming (1:14), the start of basketball season (13:46) and the dominance of Alabama in the PAT (17:34) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Then, we'll talk to defensive lineman Marlon Dunlap Jr. and find out what brought the former Tar Heel and North Carolina lifer to Gainesville (23:42). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #145: Gator Roundtable & DT Kyree Campbell Nov 01, 2018

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The Gators found a few more tricks than treats in Jacksonville, as critical turnovers led to Florida's first loss since September 8th. After the tough defeat to Georgia, the destination has likely changed but the goal of continued growth and improvement under Dan Mullen remain the same as the Gator Nation comes together for homecoming. On today's show, we'll recap Florida/Georgia (1:38), preview the meeting with Missouri (11:22), get first impressions on Gator basketball's exhibition debut (13:48) and discuss the best Tom Hanks films in our PAT (16:11) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Plus, defensive tackle Kyree Campbell shares how the Gators stood strong on one of the most remarkable goal line stands in school history and why he resisted playing football until much later in life (22:26). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #144: Florida/Georgia Hype & OL Tyler Jordan Oct 25, 2018

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It's always one of the most unique rivalry games in college football, and this year it's a top-10 showdown for the first time in a decade. The stakes are sky high for Florida/Georgia, with this year's version serving as an eliminator of sorts for both the SEC East and the College Football Playoff. On today's show, we'll hand out midseason superlatives and dive into this week's matchups with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (1:10). Plus, senior Tyler Jordan goes in-depth on the growth of the offensive line and what it means for a Jacksonville native to play in the Florida/Georgia game (26:22). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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