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Gator Tales #353: Golf Coach JC Deacon and Gator Roundtable (Draft, FB, BB, SB, Golf) Apr 27, 2023

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The time for mock drafts and punditry has finally come to an end, as the NFL Draft gets underway in Kansas City on Thursday and we will finally have the answer to the burning question: where is Anthony Richardson headed next and will he make Gator history in the process? On today’s show, host Adam Schick convenes the roundtable with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to discuss where AR could and should land, the other Gators whose names are likely to be called, football departures to the exit portal, baseball and softball feeling the blues, a long-anticipated SEC championship for men’s golf and possible solutions to prevent fans from storming the field in the PAT (1:59). Then, men’s golf coach JC Deacon joins us to discuss his path to Gainesville, his favorite golf movies, and of course, his team’s remarkable breakthrough last weekend (34:27). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #352: SB’s Charla Echols and Gator Roundtable (FB, Gym, MBK, SB, BB) Apr 20, 2023

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The Swamp came alive for the Orange and Blue Game last Thursday, and while these exhibitions can sometimes provide clarity about what to expect going into the fall, most of what took place in the 10-7 affair led to more questions than answers. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry for a roundtable covering what we saw and didn’t see in the scrimmage, gymnastics falling just short of a national title, Trinity Thomas’s place in history, another big addition for men’s basketball in the portal, softball’s Skylar Wallace on a tear, a questionable suspension for baseball and the athletes who historically bent the rules in the PAT (1:51). Then, we’ll get to know softball “super senior” Charla Echols as she winds down her tremendous career on the diamond (33:59). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #351: FB’s Miguel Mitchell and Gator Roundtable (FB, MBK, Gym, BB, NIL) Apr 13, 2023

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Spring football comes to a close this week with the Orange and Blue game going under the lights on Thursday, and while that is strictly an exhibition, the stakes couldn’t be higher for gymnastics as they pursue a national title in Fort Worth. On today’s show, host Adam Schick convenes a roundtable with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to discuss expectations for the spring game, key players to watch, an influx of new basketball talent pouring in through the portal, Trinity Thomas and gymnastics trying to reach the top of the podium in Texas, baseball chugging along through the SEC, a new NIL partner for the athletic program and most desired cruise destinations in the PAT (1:54). Then, sophomore safety Miguel Mitchell talks growing up in Alabama, transitioning to safety and rising up the depth chart this spring (34:17). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #350: Gym’s Trinity Thomas Apr 06, 2023

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To celebrate our 350th episode, we wanted to do something special to commemorate the milestone, and we didn’t have to go very far to find a dynamo worthy of the spotlight. Well beyond just gymnastics, few athletes in any sport have had the success enjoyed by Trinity Thomas. Equal parts electric performer and physical specimen, she has carved her name deep into Gator lore, with a legacy that will live on long after she leaves Gainesville and enters her next phase, so it felt like the perfect time to take a deep dive into her story. In an extended conversation with host Adam Schick, Thomas shares what drew her to the sport, how she became an elite gymnast, the thrill of international competition, why she wanted to be a Gator, the biggest challenges in her career, the accomplishments that mean the most to her, what she likes to do away from gymnastics and much more. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #349: FB’s Montrell Johnson Jr. and Gator Roundtable (FB, BB, SB, WBK, Swim) Mar 30, 2023

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It was a busy week across the board for the Gators, and with spring cleaning in season, baseball set the tone by bringing brooms to Oxford and sweeping the defending national champions. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to discuss the bats going bombs away at Ole Miss, softball’s mixed results in Fayetteville, a strong WNIT run coming to an end for women’s basketball, standout performances from the NCAA swimming and diving championships and our favorite fictional sports characters from Hollywood in the PAT (1:52). Then, rising Junior running back Montrell Johnson Jr. shares his path to Gainesville, what he learned in his first year as a Gator and why the food in Florida just doesn’t hold up to the high standards of the Louisiana native (22:35). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #348: BB’s Jac Caglianone and Gator Roundtable (BB, SB, MBK, WBK, Gym) Mar 23, 2023

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In case the official arrival of Spring isn’t enough to convince you the season is here, the return of “Rainesville” should do the trick, with baseball and softball both changing schedules on the fly to accommodate torrential downpours. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss baseball and softball opening conference play, a familiar face joining the football coaching staff, the state of men’s basketball entering the offseason, women’s basketball rolling in the WNIT, gymnastics claiming another SEC crown and the fairness of March Madness in the PAT (1:57). Then, baseball’s breakout star Jac Caglianone stops by to share the keys to his meteoric rise, overcoming the adversity of Tommy John surgery and the big league parks where he would relish the chance to take batting practice (30:08). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #347: T&F’s Jasmine Moore and Gator Roundtable (FB, BB) Mar 16, 2023

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Basketball came to an end this week, but the cyclical nature of the college athletic calendar ensures there are few lulls, especially when you have multiple top 10 teams rolling around campus. On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss a notable change to the football schedule, the latest rumblings out of spring camp, baseball once again getting out the brooms and whether North Carolina skipping the NIT is a swish or an air ball in the PAT (1:51). Then, six-time national champion and new NCAA long and triple jump record-holder Jasmine Moore stops by to discuss her incredible performance at the indoor meet, what turned her from a Bulldog into a Gator and what the path to 2024 in Paris looks like for the Olympian (21:10). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #346: MBK’s Colin Castleton and Gator Roundtable (FB, BB, MBK) Mar 09, 2023

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While basketball generally dominates the conversation in March, the performance of Anthony Richardson at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis was the talk of the sports world last week, driving some GMs and scouts to a different level of madness. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley for a roundtable chat about AR’s record-smashing measurables, the start of spring practice back in Gainesville, a new tight ends coach ascending from within the organization, baseball’s raucous weekend against Miami, basketball’s pledge to go out strong in Nashville and the wisdom of potential college football rule changes in the PAT (1:58). Then, recently crowned SEC Defensive Player of the Year Colin Castleton reflects on his time in Gainesville, how he has grown over the course of his career and what lies ahead (35:43). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #345: Gator Roundtable and LAX’s Sarah Reznick Mar 02, 2023

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The coaching carousel is always a source of intrigue in December and January, but as the Gators learned this week, the NFL’s version can bleed into college football long after we think the ride is over. On today’s show, host Adam Schick convenes FlroidaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley for a roundtable chat about the unexpected changes to Billy Napier’s staff, another SEC crown for gymnastics, big numbers for baseball, men’s basketball staying alive for an NIT bid and concerts we would time travel to see in the PAT (1:47). Then, lacrosse goalkeeper Sarah Reznick shares the psychology behind playing her isolated position, how she has managed to bring Long Island to Gainesville and much more (28:33). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #344: MBK’s Jonathan Safir and Gator Roundtable (BB, SB, Swim, Gym) Feb 23, 2023

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We can officially say spring is in full swing with baseball and softball both underway, and given the crooked numbers they’ve posted in the early going, their swings have literally been quite full! On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley for a roundtable chat discussing the early mashings handed out on the diamond, swimming and diving’s SEC double dip, an emotional senior night on the horizon for gymnastics and Trinity Thomas, and TV shows that captivate in the PAT (1:45). Then, we’ll take a deep dive into the world of advanced data and how it’s driving the men’s basketball program with the director of basketball strategy and analytics, Jonathan Safir (21:07). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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