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Gator Tales #133: CWS Preview and Golf's Andy Zhang Jun 14, 2018

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Just when it looked like the athletic season might be coming to a close, Austin Langworthy jolted it back to life with a walk-off homer that woke up most of Gainesville and sent the Gators back to Omaha for the fourth year in a row. On today's show, host Adam Schick talks about that epic blast and what awaits the Gators in Omaha with FloridaGators.com senior writer Scott Carter (1:04). Plus, Adam chats with newly minted All-American golfer Andy Zhang about his long journey from Beijing to Gainesville (17:56) Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #132: BB's Jonah Girand and Gator Roundtable (BB, SB & Swim) Jun 07, 2018

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This past weekend saw one season end while another was taken to the brink, with softball bowing out of the WCWS at the same time that baseball was braving the weather and a couple of in-state foes hoping to take out the top seed. On today's show, we'll start by hearing the unlikely success story of baseball's overnight sensation Jonah Girand (1:12). Plus, host Adam Schick goes in-depth on super regionals (16:00), the MLB Draft (19:12), a tough finish for softball (21:31), a new contract for Tim Walton (27:28), a change in leadership for the swim programs (29:18) and the worst blown calls in sports (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.

Gator Tales #131: Baseball HC Kevin O'Sullivan and Gator Roundtable (SB, BB & MBK) May 31, 2018

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We watch sports for the chance to see something spectacular, and that's exactly what happened at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on Saturday night with one swing of Jordan Matthews' bat. While that took softball out to Oklahoma City, baseball is finally back home as they open the NCAA Tournament. On today's show, baseball head coach Kevin O'Sullivan chats with Jeff Cardozo about the road ahead as regionals begin (1:11). Also, host Adam Schick covers softball's journey to the WCWS (14:38), baseball's plan to reset (27:55), Jalen Hudson's return (34:30) and where the Matthews bomb ranks among great plays in Gator lore (38:12) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #130: Gator Roundtable (SB, BB, FB, MBK & TF) and SB's Aleshia Ocasio May 24, 2018

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Although #Rainesville made it difficult to complete, softball dominated a soggy Gainesville Regional and hosts a familiar foe in Super Regional action this weekend. On this week's show, host Adam Schick presides over a roundtable discussion with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter covering the all-SEC Super Regional (1:33), baseball's sudden adversity (8:52), a new in-state rivalry for football (12:02), men's basketball returning to NYC (14:19), long-term stability for track and field (19:28), another SEC All-Sports Award for the Gators (21:48) and more. Plus, hot off the heels of her no-hitter in regionals, Adam chats with softball's Aleshia Ocasio about the greatest moments from her All-American career and much more (31:51). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #129: SB Coach Tim Walton and Gator Roundtable (BB, SB, T&F, LAX, Tennis, Golf & MBK) May 17, 2018

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We have arrived at the time of year where softball becomes a ubiquitous presence on TV and in turn, the Gators take one of the prime seats at the table. This week's show kicks off with host Adam Schick chatting with the head coach about the highs and lows of their season and the challenges to come as they enter the NCAA Tournament (1:18). Also, our weekly roundtable with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry covers a dizzying range of other recent success stories, including baseball's SEC title (22:58), a men's and women's SEC Title sweep in track and field (28:52), lacrosse getting over the NCAA hump (30:56), men's tennis making waves (33:11), men's golf setting an NCAA Regional record (34:18), basketball finding a new assistant coach (36:22) and Mick Hubert's upcoming induction into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame (39:14). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #128: Gator Roundtable (FB, SB, BB, MBK, LAX & Tennis) and LAX's Shayna Pirecca May 10, 2018

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The month of May provides numerous opportunities to win championships, and the Gators are taking advantage of that across the board. This past week saw softball and lacrosse both add to their considerable hauls by collecting conference crowns, and baseball is in position to join them shortly. On today's show, host Adam Schick covers a wide range of news on the Orange & Blue with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry, including Dan Mullen's speaking tour (1:39), softball's record SEC title run (3:22), Brady Singer's dominance (8:22), the latest on basketball (11:59), Al Horford's resurgent postseason (13:44), the start of NCAA action for lacrosse (16:27) and women's tennis officially beginning their improbable national title defense (19:05). Also, Adam chats with lacrosse senior Shayna Pirecca about her storied career and the sibling rivalry that helped define it (27:37) Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #127: Gators in the Draft & SB's Nicole DeWitt May 03, 2018

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While there were thousands of mock drafts and projections put out into the world in recent months, last week in Dallas saw the only picks that truly mattered. Now that the NFL Draft has come and gone, host Adam Schick assesses how the Gators fared and discusses Taven Bryan (1:30), Antonio Callaway (3:03) and more with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. They also chat about the reunion of the 1998 Florida Baseball team (14:27), the latest on Jalen Hudson and the NBA Draft (18:03), a championship performance on the links (19:27) and the Commission on College Basketball (22:04). Plus, Adam chats with softball's Nicole Dewitt about her senior weekend and some of her greatest memories from an outstanding career (26:54) Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #126: Gator Roundtable (NFL Draft, SB, BB & Swim) and BB's Jackson Kowar Apr 26, 2018

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Regardless of age or experience, you'd be hard-pressed to find a young football player who hasn't dreamed of hearing their name called on the night of the NFL Draft. On this week's show, host Adam Schick discusses which Gators will get drafted (1:06), the latest on softball (11:12) and baseball (13:46) and the retirement of a Gator coaching legend (15:51) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Plus, Adam chats with baseball ace Jackson Kowar (23:24). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #125: Orange & Blue Recap with Mick Hubert and Gym's Alex McMurtry Apr 19, 2018

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Dan Mullen spent the last few months trying to rally the troops for the Orange & Blue Game, and Gator Nation responded by showing up in droves last weekend in The Swamp. What they saw was a combination of a scrimmage, a skills competition and a celebration of Gator Greats from the past looking to reinvigorate the program. On today's show, host Adam Schick recaps the festivities and looks ahead with “The Voice of the Gators” Mick Hubert (1:37). Plus, GatorVision's Shelby Granath sits down with senior Alex McMurtry on the eve of the NCAA Gymnastics Championships to discuss her decorated career and their pursuit of a national title (22:11). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #124: Orange & Blue Preview and FB's Brian Edwards Apr 12, 2018

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Though The Swamp sits dormant for most of the spring, every year it comes alive for one weekend in April. That time is now, as the Orange & Blue Game is set to draw huge crowds looking to get the first glimpse of the Dan Mullen era. On today's show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to dive into the details of the scrimmage (1:29), discuss Steve Spurrier's unconventional foray back into coaching (11:57), learn about Mike White's new assistant coach (15:43) and more. Plus, Adam chats with on of the new faces of DBU, sophomore Brian Edwards (28:03). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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