The GatorSports Podcast

Listen to a recap of the Florida Baseball and Softball seasons Jun 07, 2022

Gainesville Sun and Gatorsports.com writers Graham Hall and David Whitley talk all things Florida Gators sports.

The guys come back to recap the Florida Gators Baseball season and the loss to Oklahoma in the Regionals ending this years run for the Gators.

In the second portion of the show the guys talk about the Florida Softball team. The teams run to the Women's College World Series is over after a few losses in Oklahoma City. But the season was a huge success.

Oh My, Mick Hubert retiring, as Florida football recruiting on the rise May 25, 2022

Gainesville Sun and Gatorsports.com writers Graham Hall and David Whitley talk all things Florida Gators sports.

In the fist portion of the show the guys talk about Mick Hubert, The Voice of the Gators, announcing his surprise retirement. Hubert has been at Florida for 33 years. The guys talk about some of the classic moments they remember from his career.

After the first break the guys talk about recent recruiting for the Florida Gators football team. The addition of a few new players to this team are interesting. Will the receiving crew take a step up this season?

Napier says he needs walk-ons to fill out the team. Who can make the team?

The guys talk Gators basketball recruiting. What will the addition of new players mean to this roster? How will Todd Golden fill out the team?

In the final portion of the show, the guys talk about the Florida Softball and Gators Baseball programs. Softball wins and moves on, as Baseball heads to the SEC tourney. Which team has a better chance to win and move on.

At the end of the show the guys let fans know we are taking a break for the summer. The GatorSports podcast will be back in July. Have a great summer.

The Florida Gators start the off season with valuable recruiting, and more May 17, 2022

Gainesville Sun and Gatorsports.com writers Graham Hall and David Whitley talk all things Florida Gators sports.

In the first segment of the show the guys talk about recruiting on the Florida Gators football team. Who has signed recently and what other players could still sign? Will the recruits work out? There are a lot of 3 starts signing, is that the right way to go? What is happening on the Gators basketball team? Kyle Lofton commits from St. Bonaventure. But what will Gators look like on the court next season?

In the second segment of the show the guys talk about the Florida Gators baseball program. Will the Gators even make a regional? The pitching staff has stepped up recently. Then the guys talk Florida Gators softball. The Gators play well in the SEC tournament, but how will the regional go.

In the final segment of this weeks episode the guys talk about what is coming for the rest of the summer. One more episode of the show next week and then the guys will take a break for one month. Also The Florida Gators lacrosse team gets ready for an elite eight match up. Florida Track and Field dominates. Florida Gators soccer gets a new coach in Samantha Bohon.

Local high school spring football and SEC softball highlighted in the GatorSports podcast. May 11, 2022

Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall is joined this week by Gainesville Sun preps sports writer Ainslie Lee to talk all things University of Florida Gators sports and local high school sports.

In the first portion of the show the two talk about how Ainslie got into sports writing and what she wants to do with local high school coverage. Ainslie talks about how important local high school sports are to the community.

In the second portion of the show, the two start off talking Creed Whittemore, from Buchholz High School, committing to the Florida Gators. The younger brother of Florida wide receiver Trent Whittemore, Creed is a top 250 athlete in the country, and his family is legacy at the University of Florida. What do the two see from Creed's potential. What do they think his senior season with the Bobcats will be like?

Then, Ainslie talks about the local high school football teams ramping up spring football practice. What do the new classifications mean for local teams. What local teams are headed for good seasons next year. Buchholz is tops in the city, and PK Yonge has taken a huge step forward. How does GHS look? Eastside hires former standout and NFL player Harold "Gator" Hoskins as their new head coach. What to expect form the Rams?

In the final section of the show Graham and Ainslie talk about the Florida Gators softball team starting postseason play. The Florida Gators host the SEC tournament and are looking to make a run for the local fans.

Gators in the NFL Draft and more Florida sports May 03, 2022

Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley talk all things University of Florida Gators sports the guys talk about the NFL Draft and how much things have changed around the draft process. Then they talk about the Florida Gators drafted. Kaiir Elam gets drafted in the first round and impresses a lot of people. Zachary Carter goes to the Bengals and could not be a better fit. Dameon Pierce goes to the Texans. Has the value of running backs gone down?

In the second portion of the show the guys talk about the undrafted free agents that made the league from the Florida Gators. Jeremiah Moon goes to the Ravens. The pair of DE's go to the Giants. Malik Davis is headed to the Cowboys. DeLance goes to Chicago. And the guys preview next years NFL Draft. Who are the Gators expected to blossom next season.

In the final portion of the show the guys talk about the Florida Gators softball team and baseball team. UF softball gets ready for the SEC Tournament. Florida baseball is doing OK, pitching is starting to pick up but the team could still host a regional.

Recruiting around the state, the transfer portal and other UF sports Apr 26, 2022

Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley talk all things University of Florida Gators sports. In today's episode the guys talk about the start of recruiting around the state and country as high school spring practice begins, local kids get visits from Gators coaches, Arch Manning is considering several schools and UF may be one.

In the second portion of the show the guys talk about the transfer portal, Florida football roster numbers, kicker Chris Howard decides to transfer, Billy Napier on his spring speaking tour, Napier sends the message for fans to be patient, NIL deals may be draining money from UF.

In the final section of the show topics will range from Gator baseball and softball loosing over the weekend, Men's tennis is ready for a deep run to the National Championship

The Orange and Blue game kicked-off the Napier regime, how did it go? Apr 19, 2022

Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley talk all things University of Florida Gators sports. In today's episode the guys talk about the Orange and Blue spring game. The guys discuss what they saw at the game and what fans can take away from the game. Other topics on the show, the Napier regime begins, Anthony Richardson is QB1 no doubt, the defense had a hard time stopping Richardson, Napier's thoughts on Richardson, Richardson's speeding ticket, How else stood out on the offense, Kimber shows out, the defensive line looked a little week, Burney and Miller tackled everyone, the walk-ons played well, Florida will need transfers to make things work, What about the kickers. In the last portion of the show the guys talk about Florida Gators basketball recruiting, Gators gymnastics in the NCAA championship.

What are we looking for from the Florida Gators at the Orange and Blue debut. Apr 12, 2022

Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley talk all things University of Florida Gators sports. In today's episode the guys talk about the Orange and Blue spring game. They discuss what will be the format of the Orange and Blue game, Who are they looking forward to seeing on the field, How will Richardson and Miller perform, Will Montrell Johnson take the lead at running back, What freshman will stand out in this game, What TE will step up, What will the defense look like, Can the D line get some push, Are the DB's ready to step up after losses from last season, Who will be the special team players to shine, Who will kick field goals. The guys wrap up the show with commentary about other Gator sports, Gators men's basketball news, Catleton returns, Gator gymnastics is set to compete for a National Title.

Has spring practice been enough for the Gators to get right? Apr 06, 2022

Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley talk all things University of Florida Gators sports. In today's episode the guys talk about the Gators tight ends, the new practice facility, covering practice, what happened at the scrimmage, sports betting, the running backs, offensive line development, Gator baseball, Gator Lacrosse, Florida Gymnastics competes for NCAA championship.

For Florida Gators football there is no time to waste Mar 29, 2022

Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley talk all things University of Florida Gators sports. Expect quality analysis of the Gators program from Graham and David, along with interviews of guests from around the college football landscape and the Gators sports world. In today's episode the guys talk about Emory Jones leaving and Anthony Richardson taking the helm, assistant coaches, Billy Napier's approach to practice, What we have seen at practice, wide receivers and tight ends need to step up, Tod Golden is the new men's basketball head coach, Tyree Appleby will not return, top prospect decommits, and more Florida Gators talk.

Napier and the Florida Gators open Spring football practice Mar 15, 2022

The GatorSports Podcast is back for season two. Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley will talk all things University of Florida Gators sports. Expect quality analysis of the Gators program from Graham and David, along with interviews of guests from around the college football landscape and the Gators sports world. In today's episode the guys talk about the start of Spring practice, five new Gators to watch, returning players, Billy Napier and Mike White leaving the Gators.

The GatorSports Podcast is back, with new hosts Hall and Whitley Mar 08, 2022

The GatorSports Podcast is back for season two. Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley will talk all things University of Florida Gators sports. Expect quality analysis of the Gators program from Graham and David, along with interviews of guests from around the college football landscape and the Gators sports world. In this first episode the guys talk about what to expect from them on the show. Gators football recruiting, quarterback play and the upcoming start of Spring practice. In the final segment they preview the SEC basketball tournament and give their thoughts on the teams chances.

Florida had a solid Early Signing Day, Gators also make additions to the staff Dec 16, 2021

Gainesville Sun sports writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap Early Signing Day for the University of Florida. The guys discuss the surprises on the recruiting trail, the additions still to be made, the relationships that helped lead to some late additions, and more. At the end of the episode, the guys break down Florida’s staff changes.

Napier hits ground running with recruiting and coaching hires Dec 09, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall come to you this week to talk about Billy Napier, the new Florida Gators head coach. The guys talk about Napier hiring new cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond from LSU, recruiting the state of Florida, winning the press conference, and other new coaches hired. In the final stretch of the show the guys talk about recruiting, decommitments, targets and Napiers approach to recruits.

How does Gators new head coach Napier make the fans believe Dec 01, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk about the Florida Gators firing of Dan Mullen and the quick hire of Billy Napier to be the Gators next head coach. The guys discuss how will this affect recruiting and what will the fans think of Napier. LAter in the show Zach and Graham fill you in on what they know about what kind of coach Napier is.

One win away, but can the Gators get it? Nov 17, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall discuss Florida football’s final road game of the regular season as the Gators travel to Columbia, Missouri, to take on the Tigers. The guys break down the match-up with Missouri beat reporter Eric Blum of the Columbia Daily Tribune, and wrap up the podcast with predictions and X-factors for the contest.

Time to shake of the losses and be ready to play no matter what Nov 12, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview Florida’s home game against Samford University, the team’s first contest since parting ways with offensive line coach John Hevesy and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. In the second segment, Zach and Graham discuss what they expect to see out of the Gators on Saturday.Then the guys give their predictions and talk a little UF-FSU basketball.

After deflating loss at South Carolina, Gators fire coaches and try to move on Nov 09, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall discuss the firings of UF offensive line coach John Hevesy and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. The guys also discuss the future implications for the program and Dan Mullen’s impending decisions, as well as possible coaching candidates. Finally, the guys preview UF men’s basketball season opener against Elon University.

Florida Gators on the road at South Carolina for must win game Nov 04, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview Florida’s road trip to South Carolina in a battle of 4-4 teams. The guys briefly recap UF’s loss to No.1-ranked Georgia and Dan Mullen’s decision to cancel media availability, along with the emotions inside the Florida program heading into the match-up with the Gamecocks. In the second segment, the guys are joined by Hale McGranahan of The Big Spur247 to discuss South Carolina under first-year head coach Shane Beamer, the son of legendary coach Frank Beamer, and how he foresees the game playing out. At the end of the podcast, Zach and Graham give their score predictions and their X-Factors for the contest, as well as a brief rundown of the Florida men’s basketball team’s 80-57 exhibition win Monday night over Embry-Riddle

It's Florida Georgia week and the Gators should have nothing to lose Oct 29, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview the Florida Gators’upcoming match-up with Georgia in the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. The guys discuss the state of the rivalry, The quarterbacks of both teams will be something to hear about this week on the show. A guest joins the show, Marc Weiszer, the Georgia sports reporter for the Athens Banner-Herald, to give his analysis of the match-up. In the final segment, the guys give their X-Factors and score prediction and motivation for just going all out in this game for the Gators.

Preview of the Florida Gators LSU match-up, Matt Moscona joins the show to talk Tigers Oct 14, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview the Florida Gators’ road trip to Death Valley to take on LSU. The guys discuss the implications of the rivalry, LSU’s current status, the injuries for both teams, and more. Guest Matt Moscona, of 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, joins the guys to breakdown the Tigers and Ed Orgeron’s status. In the final segment, the guys give their X-Factors and score prediction for the game.

Gators strong offensive performance downed Vanderbilt Oct 11, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap the Florida Gators’ 42-0 win over Vanderbilt on Homecoming. The guys discuss Emory Jones’ career day, Nay’Quan Wright stepping up, the success against Vanderbilt’s redzone defense, the injury situation and UF’s persistent penalties. In the final segment, the guys give out helmet stickers to Gators who were catalysts against the Commodores.

Homecoming for the Florida Gators: Need to Beat Vandy Oct 08, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview the Gators’ Homecoming football match-up with Vanderbilt. Guest Aria Gerson the Vanderbilt beat writer with the Nashville Tenneesean joins the pod to preview the Commodores. Before wrapping things up, Zach and Graham predict who will be the X-factors in Saturday’s game for the Gators, as well as give their score predictions.

Florida falls to Kentucky: Gators on the slide after loss in the Bluegrass State Oct 04, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap the Florida Gators 13-20 loss to Kentucky. The gusy question if the season is over for Florida, the fans, and overreaction Can Florida still get their rematch with Bama and what do the Gators need to clean up going forward. In the final segment, Zach and Graham give more analysis of the Gators coaching and miscues against Kentucky. Who stood out against the Wildcats? Zach and Graham give out a few helmet stickers and more Florida Gators talk to start off UF Homecoming week.

Florida Gators first true road test of the 2021 season is at Kentucky Sep 30, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview the Gators’ first true road game of the season, UF’s trip to Lexington to battle undefeated Kentucky. The guys discuss the health of Anthony Richardson and Kaiir Elam, UF’s rushing attack against Kentucky’s top-10 defense, Emory Jones’ improved play, and more. In the second segment, Jon Hale of The Courier Journal joins the pod to preview the Wildcats and explain why UK is confident heading into the match-up. Before wrapping things up, Zach and Graham predict who will be the X-factors in Saturday’s game for the Gators, as well as give their score predictions.

Gators beat the Vols nine straight at The Swamp: Florida Tennessee Recap Sep 27, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap the Gators’ 38-14 win over Tennessee.. In the final segment, Zach and Graham give their helmet stickers to players who stood out against the Volunteers and more Florida Gators talk, as the Gators gets ready for Kentucky.

Florida ready to dominate Tennessee in The Swamp: Gators Vols Preview Sep 23, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham preview the Florida Gators game this week against Tennessee. Guest Mike Wilson, Volunteers beat writer at the Knoxville News-Sentinel, joins the show. Wilson previews the ins and outs of the Tennessee Volunteers and their chances in The Swamp this week. And the guys discuss the Gators defense, the quarterbacks, the Volunteer offense, and more . In the final segment, Zach and Graham give their X-Factors for the game this weekend against the Vols.

Just Two Points... Lets Recap the Florida Gators and Alabama Game Sep 20, 2021

Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap the Gators’ 31-29 loss to No. 1-ranked Alabama. The guys discuss the close contest, Emory Jones’ play, who stepped up in the absence of Ventrell Miller, the crowd’s impact on Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, UF’s promising defensive play and more. In the final segment, Zach and Graham give their helmet stickers to players who stood out against the Crimson Tide, and a little Tennessee discussion.

The Game Is Here.. Florida-Bama Match-up Preview Sep 16, 2021

The Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview the Florida Gators’ long-awaited match-up with No. 1-ranked Alabama. The guys discuss Anthony Richardson’s hamstring tightness, the loss of Ventrell Miller, Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, and more. In the final segment, Zach and Graham give their X-factors for the game and predict who they think will win the battle between the Gators and the Crimson Tide.

Gators Beat USF Recap.Injury Updates and Helmet Stickers..GatorSports Podcast Sep 14, 2021

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap the Gators’ 42-20 win over the University of South Florida and discuss the dual-quarterback rotation, UF’s defensive improvements, and Anthony Richardson’s health. The guys hand out Helmet Stickers for Saturday’s performance and discuss Ross Dellenger’s long form feature on Florida’s coaching search that led to Mullen’s return.

Gators Week 2 Against the Bulls.. X-Factors and Predictions.. The GatorSports Podcast Sep 09, 2021

Welcome to another episode of The GatorSports Podcast. All things Florida Gators. Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, writers for The Gainesville Sun and Gatorsports.com. This episode the guys discuss Florida’s upcoming match up against the South Florida Bulls, Gators need to built on defense, Emory’s confidence, 9/11, X-Factors of The Game, and of course the Scores predictions. The Gatorsports podcast will have bi-weekly episodes during the football season.

Gators top Owls Recap.. Two QBs Mullen v. Spurrier.. GatorSports Podcast Sep 07, 2021

Welcome to another episode of The GatorSports Podcast. All things Florida Gators. Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap Florida’s 35-14 season opening win over Florida Atlantic. The guys discuss how the quarterback tandem of Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson fared against the Owls, the defensive overhauls are evaluated, and the episode concludes with the guys handing out “helmet stickers” to Gators who impressed Saturday. The Gatorsports podcast will have bi-weekly episodes during the football season.

Florida Gators One Week from the Start of the Season Aug 27, 2021

Welcome in to this week's episode of The GatorSports Podcast. Hosts Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, of The Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com, are back to talk everything Florida Gators as the team gets ready for game week. The guys talk last week of install, Gator over 90% vaxxed, LSU required vaccines, Diwun Black’s role this season, Emory is No. 1 QB, though Anthony Richardson developing ,2023 commit Aaron Gates, Florida soccer, Mary Wise’s 31st season as UF volleyball coach begins Friday and more Gator talk.

Florida Gators Week Two of Fall Practice, What we know.... Aug 21, 2021

Welcome back to another episode of The GatorSports Podcast. This week hosts Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, of the Gainesville Sun, discuss everything Florida Gators. The guys talk about the Gators preseason ranking, the run game with Bowman and Lingard, the offensive line, and the potential big games on the Gators schedule. So listen in for discussion on all thing Florida Gators.

Gator Football Ups and Downs in the First Week of Fall Practice Aug 13, 2021

Welcome back to another episode of the GatorSports Podcast with Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall. In this episode of the show the guys talk about the ups and downs of the Florida Gators first week of Fall football practice. The guys talk about what they have seen from practice videos, the injury to Jaydon Hill and who will step up, the defensive line and lots more Florida Gators football talk.

Back after a Break, Lets talk NBA Draft, Florida at SEC Media Days, and FNL Jul 30, 2021

Welcome back to another episode of the GatorSports Podcast with Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall. In this weeks show the guys talk about Tre Mann and Scottie Lewis being taken in the NBA draft, a recap of Florida’s trip to SEC Media Days, Friday Night Lights, and lots more talk about the Florida Gators.

Florida Gators athletes set to sign NIL deal as the college sports landscape changes Jul 02, 2021

Gainesville Sun and GatorsSports.com beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk all things Florida Gators in this episode of The GatorSports Podcast. This week the guys talk about the beginning of Name Image Likeness. How will this change college football. Who are some of the Gators that are taking advantage of NIL? The guys talk all about Name Image Likeness. And more GatorSports Talk.

CB Recruit Julian Humphrey on the Show.. And The Best Gator Moments of 2020-21 Jun 18, 2021

Gainesville Sun and GatorsSports.com beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk all things Florida Gators in this episode of The GatorSports Podcast. This week the guys talk with UF cornerback commit Julian Humphrey, the highest-rated recruit in Florida's 2022 class. Zach and Graham will wrap-up the season with a countdown of the best teams and individual performances of the 2020-21 seasons. And more GatorSports Talk. And a recap of the 2020-21 Florida Gators overall performance as a program.

Dan Mullen talks about the new Football Facility, Recruits in Town Jun 11, 2021

Gainesville Sun and GatorsSports.com beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk all things Florida Gators in this episode of The GatorSports Podcast. This week the guys talk Kevin O’Sullivan stays a Gator after Baseball Out in Regionals, Update on the Football Facility, New Recruits head to campus and Dan Mullen puts on the shine, plus hear coach Dan Mullen talk about the new football facility….. And more GatorSports Talk.

Gator Coaches Get Raises and Football Recruits Come to Town. Guests Nick Evers and Terrance Gibbs Jun 04, 2021

Gainesville Sun and GatorsSports.com beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk all things Florida Gators in this episode of The GatorSports Podcast. This week the guys talk about the new contracts that UF coaches and staff have gotten. And the raises happen at the right time with recruits in town. The guys talk with Quarterback commit Nick Evers and Running Back recruit Terrance Gibbs about their first visit with the UF Football coaches. And more GatorSports Talk.

Name Image Likeness with Ross Dellenger on the GatorSports Podcast May 26, 2021

Gainesville Sun and GatorsSports.com beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk all things Florida Gators in this episode of The GatorSports Podcast. This week the guys talk about Name Image and Likeness with Sports Illustrated college football writer Ross Dellenger. Dellenger talks about the orgins of NIL and how he thinks it will affect programs going forward.

Show Breakdown:

0:10 Big weekend UF Men’s Tennis win the NCAA Championships first for the program

2:00 Preview of our guest Ross Dellenger and the Name Image Likeness

2:50 Back to Men’s Tennis what an amazing win

3:40 First national championship since the pandemic

4:25 News on the recruiting front, UF gets top CB transfer Jadarrius Perkins

7:25 Florida now has two of the Top-5 JUCO transfers

8:40 Interview with Ross Dellenger, College Football writer with Sports Illustrated, Talking about Name Image Likeness

11:50 How did this start at the state level and gone up the levels

14:00 Does this get slowed down in legislation

18:40 How will NIL be enforced

25:20 Why do you think it wont have an impact on recruiting? Who will it impact?

27:30 How do you thin k the attendance will be this season

30:30 Thank you to Ross Dellenger from SI

31:20 Let’s start talking about UF Softball and the impressive win in the Gainesville Regional

33:40 UF Softball gets to play Georgia for the Super Regional

35:50 UF Baseball stumbles in Arkansas but wins in game one of SEC Tourney

40:00 UF Basketball Mike White hires assistant coach Erik Pastrana to the staff

42:00 Florida hires a new UF Soccer head coach, Tony Amato from Arizona

UF Moves to Full Capacity as Softball and Baseball prepare for Big Weekends May 21, 2021

Gainesville Sun and GatorsSports.com beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk all things Florida Gators in this episode of The GatorSports Podcast. Guest Jeff Cardozo joins the guys to talk about Florida Baseball going into the final weekend of the regular season and the Gators chances in the NCAA tournament.

Breakdown:

0:30 Welcome back to the show and here is what we have for you today

1:45 UF has moved to full capacity for fans at all sporting events

3:00 People are ready to get out

4:30 UF Baseball is excited about the chance to have fans fill the stands

5:30 How will this reopening effect recruiting at UF,

8:30 UF Baseball beats Georgia and looking forward to Arkansas

11:30 Interview with Jeff Cardozo, Voice of Florida Baseball and former Gators pitcher

12:00 Lets talk pitching

15:00 It’s great to see more and more fans at the ball park

15:50 Lets talk about Nathan Hickey

17:45 Jud Fabian hits a milestone Homer

19:30 How can Florida fair against Arkansas?

24:20 Lets talk about Florida Softball in the NCAA’s

28:15 Lets talk about Men’s Tennis making the elite 8

30:15 UF Lacrosse competing for a spot in the Final 4 in the NCAA

An Update on All Things Florida Gators Right Now May 14, 2021

Gainesville Sun writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk all things Florida Gators in this weeks episode of the GatorSports Podcast.

Breakdown:

:30 UF softball on a roll

2:00 Diwun Black is on campus and he is ready to be a Florida Gator

6:00 Florida add Marcus Burke, a deep threat, to the WR depth chart

10:30 Florida adds another WR for 2022 with Isaiah Bond, a big commitment

12:30 UF receivers coach Billy Gonzalez

15:05 Lets take a look ahead, The Way to Early 2022 Mock NFL Draft

Kaiir Elam, Brenton Cox, Vantrell Miller and Emory Jones

29:30 Lets talk about Tim Tebow and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

35:30 Tony Khan may be trying to distract with Tebow

37:00 But What could be Tebow’s role

38:20 Team Prayer with Trevor and Tebow

38:50 Florida Softball win a share of the SEC title

40:00 Updates of UF Sports

A Look At the Great 2021 Draft Class for the Gators, But Was it Historic? May 07, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, sports beat writers for The Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com, talk about all things Florida Gators. The guys talk about how the Gators did in the NFL Draft. Zach and Graham discuss the best Gators recruiting classes by most players Drafted. Got any guesses who is in the Top 6? Spurrier has two. Listen in to more Florida Gators talk on the GatorSports Podcast for the list.
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Kyle Pitts Could Be Highest TE Ever Drafted, Former Florida TE Ben Troupe talks NFL Draft Apr 28, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, sports beat writers for The Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com, talk about all things Florida Gators. The guys talk about the upcoming NFL Draft and which Florida Gators they think will get drafted and where. Ben Troupe, the highest drafted Florida Gators TE, joins the guys to talk about the NFL Draft and how he thinks Kyle Pitts will do. Troupe also talks about the Gator program, history and a great Spurrier story. And much more Florida Gators talk on the GatorSports Podcast.
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Top Recruits Ready for Campus Visits and Florida writer Chris Harry joins the show Apr 22, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, sports beat writers for The Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com, talk about all things Florida Gators. The guys talk about Florida football recruiting and the opening of on campus visits. QB Nick Evers climbing up the Elite charts. And guest Chris Harry, the senior writer at FloridaGators.com, joins the guys to recap the end of the Florida Basketball season and talk about the future of team filled with transfers. And much more Florida Gators talk on the GatorSports Podcast.

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Football Is A Tool To Teach Life Lessons: Florida Gators Coach Charlie Skalaski on the Show Apr 15, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, sports beat writers for The Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com, talk about all things Florida Gators. The guys talk about the four coaches on the Florida Football staff that are Players turned Coaches. Zach interviews Gators Football Director of Player Personnel Charlie Skalaski. “Football is a tool to teach life lessons,” said Coach Skalaski. Hear about coach Skalaski’s journey from Gators player to coach and head of recruiting. Skalaski will talk about how 9/11 changed his life and got him back into coaching . And much more Florida Gators talk on the GatorSports Podcast.

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Florida Basketball Reloads from the Transfer Portal Apr 08, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, sports beat writers for The Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com, talk about all things Florida Gators. The guys talk about Florida basketball getting some very impressive transfers, upgrading on defense, Scott Stricklin, new coach Corey Bell, and much more Florida Gators talk on the GatorSports Podcast.

Gators Show Out at UF Pro Day and Florida Basketball Transfers Apr 01, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, sports beat writers for The Gainesville Sun, talk about all things Florida Gators. The guys talk about Florida football Pro Day, Mike White and the transfers, Tre Mann going pro, UF Baseball and Gators Gymnastics.

Spring Practice ends and the Gators got in Quality prep time: Plus more Florida Sports talk Mar 24, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, Florida sports beat writers for The Gainesville Sun, talk all things Florida Gators in this weeks episode of the GatorsSports Podcast. The guys discuss the end of Spring football practice and how the prep this year will go a long way for the team. Also they wrap-up basketball after a tough loss in the NCAA Tourney, and a look at other sports around the Gators community.

NCAA Tournament Is Here...Plus Florida Football finishing up Spring practices Mar 19, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, Gainesville Sun and Gatorsports.com sports beat writers, talk all things Florida Gators. The guys talk about the Florida Basketball team making the NCAA Tournament, What the Florida football team looks like with Spring Practice finishing up and New Recruits on the team. As well as some Florida Baseball talk.

Breakdown:

1:00 Welcome in to the show, lets talk NCAA Tournament, Spring Football practice, and new Gators recruits

1:15 The Gators are ready for the NCAA Tournament

1:45 Re-cap of the SEC Tourney

3:45 NCAA match-up with VT and #7 seed

6:45 Gators need other players to step up for a deep run

8:00 Gators only team in the SEC to make the NCAA tournament four years in a row

10:15 Picks to win it all?

12:50 The Florida Gators are finishing up Spring Practice and having final scrimmage this Saturday.

14:25 The Gators All Access Show on ESPN

15:25 The Gators make the most of Spring

16:30 New coach McGee is great hire

21:00 Who can stand out on the Gators this season?

25:10 Recruiting will once again begin on campuses around the country.

26:30 In spite of the dead period in recruiting, the Gators have done a great job

28:45 Gators are starting to build up recruiting

31:40 Florida Baseball gets ready to kick-off the SEC season against Texas A&M

Florida Football Scrimmage Talk and Other Notable Gators News from the Week Mar 11, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall , the Florida Gators Sports beat writers for The Gainesville Sun, talk all things Florida Gators in this week’s episode. The guys discuss the Florida Football scrimmage, a New QB recruit, SEC basketball talk, Gators baseball starting to roll, Kevin O’Sullivan and Jacob Young in the record books.

Breakdown:

1:15 Nuggets for the Florida Football scrimmage and the defense got the upper hand

2:50 The QBs showed their arms in the scrimmage

3:10 The Dan Mullen comments about Emory Jones

6:20 The coaches are learning so much about the player being able to have Spring practice this year

8:30 The defense really missed the time around each other last season and now its time to work.

10:30 The Gators land a Texas QB Prospect

12:45 Why did Florida sign a 3 Star guy

16:00 UF and 5 Stars QBs

18:25 Context Matters

19:20 Its hard to evaluate players this year after COVID

21:20 Florida loses to Tennessee, but they are ready for SEC Tournament

22:20 Tre Mann is critical to Florida’s SEC and NCAA tournaments hope

24:00 Tre Mann wins SEC Player of the Year by the Athletic

28:30 Expectations for Florida in the SEC Tourney

30:05 Florida Baseball’s Jacob Young gets the 30 game hitting streak

32:15 Kevin O’Sullivan winningest Gator coach

Gators Tight Ends Ready for Life After Pitts: Defense Needing to Step Up Mar 04, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, the Gainesville Sun sports beat writers, talk all things Florida Gators in the weeks episode. The guys talk about the Gators TE play after Pitts, the QB taking the reigns, Todd Grantham and the defense needing to Step It UP, UF baseball, UF basketball, and more..........

Inside Spring Practice with Social Media Man Kevin Camps, Florida Gators football Feb 25, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk all things Florida Gators. The team has taken the field for Spring football practice and Guest--- Kevin Camps, the assistant director of creative media with the Florida Gators Football Team, he creates the recruiting graphics and Instagram videos you have seen from Florida Gators Football--- will join the guys to talk about his role to bring the Florida Football practice to the fans, as well as why social media is so important in sports these days.

Gators Baseball Ready to Chomp: Football Starts Spring Early:Guest Jeff Cardozo Feb 18, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, Gainesville Sun beat writers, talk all things Florida Gators. Jeff Cardozo, the voice of Florida Baseball and co-host of The Tailgate, joins the guys to talk Gator Baseball with the start of the season this weekend against Miami. Jeff also talks about the Florida Gators Football Team starting Spring Practice early. The guys hit on a few more Florida Gators topics in the final minutes of the show as well; including Gators basketball, softball wrap-up, gymnastics preview and lacrosse wrap-up. As well as the question that everyone will be asking, who had the better baseball career?

UF Football Planning Ahead, but Basketball Getting Away from the Grind Feb 12, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, sports writers for The Gainesville Sun, talk Florida basketball and the COVID issues in Florida Basketball. Legendary former Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley, comes on with the guys to talk about the state of the Florida Football program , Charlie Strong in Jacksonville, getting away from the Grind, and Mike White, Keyontae Johnson and the Florida Gators basketball team and the Dooley Invitational is back.

Breakdown:

1:00 What going on with the UF men’s basketball team and COVID

2:00 How does this team restart now again.

2:45 The team should be good, they have before.

3:30 Florida will still make the tournament

6:00 Next time Florida could play would be at Arkansas

7:35 Interview with Pat Dooley, the longtime Gainesville Sun columnist, joins the guys to talk Gator sports and what he has been up to recently.

20:00 Football team announces some home and home games…… In The Future…..

21:00 Lets talk about scheduling in the future.

22:45 UF Gymnastics is No.1 and a big meet against LSU this weekend

23:55 UF Baseball and UF Softball getting ready to start their seasons.

25:15 UF Lacrosse gets ready to open the season as well

Update on Keyontae Johnson and Florida Basketball Ups and Downs Feb 05, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk Florida Basketball and the news about Keyontae Johnson and the cold day on the Florida Football recruiting trail in Gainesville. Guest Andy Hutchins, Florida sports writer with Alligator Army.com, joins the guys to talk about Keyontae Johnson and Florida Basketball, information, the Johnson family and their statement, and other Florida sports topics.

More Coaching Changes for Florida Football: Guest David Whitley, the new Sun sports columnist Jan 28, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk about the new coaching hires on the Florida Gators football team. The guys talk about how the basketball team keeps on its winning ways, Gators at the Senior Bowl, Mullen going young on defense and more.... Guest David Whitley, the newly hired sports columnist for The Gainesville Sun, joins the show to talk about his background and what he looks forward to writing about now that he will be covering the Gators.

Florida Gets New Coaches and Retain Others: Plus Big Win for BBall Jan 21, 2021

Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk about the Florida Gators new coaching hires in football. Mullen's ability to retain several of the coaches he wanted. And the basketball teams incredible win over Tennessee. Guest John Brice, of FootballScoop.com, joins the guys to talk about the coaching hires and fires at Florida.

With New Recruits on Campus the Florida Gators look to the Off Season Jan 15, 2021

Zach Abolverdi, the Florida football beat writer, and Graham Hall, the Florida basketball beat writer, talk everything Florida Gators in this week episode of the GatorsSports Podcast. Guest Keith Niebuhr, who covers Auburn football for 24/7 Sports.com, joins the guys to talk about the new coach and player the Florida Gators just acquired form the Tigers as well as talking about the state of Florida football recruiting.

Cornelius Ingram talks about Kyle Pitts and the Gators Future Jan 07, 2021

Zach Abolverdi, the Florida football beat writer, and Graham Hall, the Florida basketball beat writer, talk everything Florida Gators in this week episode of the GatorsSports Podcast. Guest Cornelius Ingram, the Florida Gators standout tight end and head coach of the Hawthorne Hornets football team, joins the guys to talk about Kyle Pitts' incredible season, Hawthorne making the State Title Game and the future of the Florida football program. Then Zach and Graham talk Heisman, defensive coaching changes, Mullen possibly going to the NFL, the future of the program and more.

The SEC Championship Game is Here and Early Signing Day Recap Dec 18, 2020

Gainesville Sun writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk about the Florida Gators upcoming appearance in the SEC Championship against Alabama. Guest Brett Hudson, the Alabama beat writer for The Tuscaloosa News, with preview the Crimson Tide and talk with the guys about the game match ups. Then Guest Corey Bender, writer and publisher of GatorsTerritory.com, joins the show to talk about the Gators Top 10 recruiting class.

Early Signing Day is Here: Where to the Gators Stand in Recruiting Dec 16, 2020

Gainesville Sun writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk about the Florida Gators 37-34 loss to the LSU Tigers. The guys talk about the Gators mistakes on offense and defense, Early signing day, The Gator Standard, and of course Recruiting.

Florida Football Seniors Ready for LSU: Guest Jerit Roser talks LSU Match Up Dec 11, 2020

Gainesville Sun writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk about the Florida upcoming game against the LSU Tigers. Guest Jerit Roser, the LSU sports writer TigerDetails.com,talks about the tough year the Tigers are enduring after the Championship win last year. The guys talk getting the defense right, no trash talking, Trask could break a record, keys to a win and of course Recruiting.

The Gators Are SEC Bound: Florida Wins clinching the SEC East Dec 08, 2020

Gainesville Sun writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk about the Florida Gators winning the SEC East with a victory over Tennessee. The Guys also talk about the Gators looking ahead to the LSU game, potential coaching changes, individual performances, injury update, and of course Recruiting.

The New GatorSports Podcast Begins: Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk Florida Gators Dec 04, 2020

In the new GatorSports Podcast, Gainesville Sun sports writers Zach Abolverdi, the Florida football beat writer, and Graham Hall, Florida basketball beat writer, talk about the Florida Gators upcoming game against Tennessee. Listen in as the guys talk with Mike Wilson, the Vols beat writer for the Knoxville News Sentinel, about what the matchup with Tennessee looks like. The Gators have a chance to clinch the SEC East with a win over the Vols, can they do it? Zach and Graham will give you Three Keys to the Gators victory over the Vols.

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