Best Floridagators Podcasts (2025)

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DJ leaves Gators as Sumrall's roster rebuild begins (Ep. 416) 1:04:07

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Florida quarterback DJ Lagway hits the transfer portal after a sophomore slump and slew of injuries left a new coaching staff wondering if the 20-year-old was worth the investment. Lagway's exit is among many. But reinforcements are on the way as free agency in college football begins, even with the portal not set to open until Jan. 2. Meanwhile, S…

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Jon Sumrall hits ground running, did CFP committee stumble? (Ep. 415) 1:12:09

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New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall didn't waste any time making his two biggest staff hires, culminating with Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. Sumrall made the moves while also coaching Tulane to the AAC title to earn a CFP bid and overseeing two recruiting classes. Sumrall's multi-tasking and expediency is a change of pace t…

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Jon Sumrall wins press conference, sets sites on restoring championship success (Ep. 314) 1:14:39

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UF introduced Jon Sumrall Monday to conclude a robust six-week search that targeted Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin before landing on Tulane's up-and-coming coach. With Steve Spurrier, Urban Meyer and Danny Wuerffel in attendance, Sumrall vowed to deliver wins, exciting offenses, hard-nosed defenses and impactful special teams. Along the way, the 43-year-old…

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Decision day for Lane Kiffin coming as Gators hope to get their man (Ep. 313) 56:13

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Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has a decision to make. It can't come soon enough for Florida fans, who hope the Gators' top target to replace Billy Napier is heading to Gainesville. Kiffin will announce his decision Saturday, when Florida and Florida State will square off in the Swamp on Senior Day. A meeting of longtime rivals with plenty of bad blood…

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Pursuit of Lane Kiffin continues during Tennessee week (Ep. 312) 41:04

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The twist and turns of Florida's coaching search continued as top target Lane Kiffin tried to stay the course at Ole Miss. The Rebels' push for a CFP berth remained the focus for the 50-year-old amid the push for an answer about his coaching future. While Kiffin remains mum, Mark and Edgar have plenty to say during latest Swamp Things, including so…

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Florida fights, but falls at Ole Miss … against the Gators' future coach? (Ep. 311) 1:00:05

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Lane Kiffin Week ended in a loss, but Florida could have the last laugh and lure away the Ole Miss coach. Until then, the Gators' season continues to spiral, despite their best efforts in Oxford. UF had the Rebels on the ropes, but another fourth-quarter collapse and DJ Lagway miscue ended in the Gators' third consecutive defeat. During the latest …

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Lane Trains picks up steam as Florida hits the road (Ep. 310) 50:21

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The Gators are bound for Ole Miss aiming to bounce back from a debacle at Kentucky as Lane Kiffin Week comes to a head. Fans would rather return from Oxford with a head coach than a win. UF might have to wait if Kiffin's Rebels continue their push for a CFP berth. A Gators' upset would accelerate the timetable as the 50-year-old decides whether he'…

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Florida collapses at Kentucky as Gators quit on season (Ep. 309) 48:32

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There are bad performances and tough days, and then there is what happened at Kentucky. A week after putting up a fight to nearly upset Georgia, the Gators were beaten down and eventually gave up during a 38-7 loss to the Wildcats. UF's two trips to Lexington since Billy Napier's arrival ended in lopsided losses by a combined score of 71-21 - a sig…

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Florida seeks rare win at Kentucky, Gators' hoops bounces back with a vengeance (Ep. 308) 47:11

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Florida heads to Kentucky looking for its first win since 2019 in the Bluegrass State. The Gators nearly upset Georgia under interim coach Billy Gonzales a week ago. UF now has to summon the focus and energy in chilly conditions and on the road in a game pitting two struggling programs playing out the string. Meanwhile, Todd Golden's reigning natio…

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Florida puts up a fight, falls to Georgia, national champs drop opener to Arizona (Ep. 307) 1:03:46

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The Gators rallied behind interim coach Billy Gonzales to challenge No. 5 Georgia. But Florida fizzled in key moments during their fifth straight loss to the Bulldogs, leaving the Gators with four games to go and little at stake beyond pride and a lower-tier bowl game. Meanwhile, Todd Golden's Gators kicked off the season with a 93-87 loss to Arizo…

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Gators aim to end Georgia stranglehold, Lane Kiffin Sweepstakes heats up (Ep. 306) 1:03:46

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Florida looks to snap a four-game losing streak to Georgia and get on a November run against all odds. Interim coach Billy Gonzales and his players' resolve is sure to be tested. Kirby Smart's Bulldogs are not the dominant force of recent seasons and have experienced some close-calls, but still find ways to win. All eyes, though, are on the winner …

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Who's next? Florida aims to finally get it right with next football hire (Ep. 305) 1:03:46

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Hope springs eternal as the Gators prepare for the Florida-Georgia game. The Billy Napier era is over. Interim coach Billy Gonzales has made changes to ignite the SEC's lowest-scoring offense, upset the Bulldogs and ultimately salvage the 2025 season. All eyes, though, are on who'll become Florida's next coach. Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin tops the list b…

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Billy Napier fired as Florida pushes to reestablish program's prominence (Ep. 304) 1:03:46

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Billy Napier was let go as the Gators turned the page on a failed four-year tenure ending with a 22-23 record and on track for a third losing season. UF is banking on longtime receivers coach Billy Gonzales to inspire a talented roster and ignite a lackluster offense during the remaining five regular-season games. All eyes, though, are on who will …

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Homecoming arrives as Billy Napier's end nears (Ep. 303) 41:27

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Florida hosts Mississippi State during what some suspect and many hope is a homecoming send-off for Billy Napier. The Gators are 9.5-point favorites, but the Bulldogs are no pushovers, either. If UF athletic director Scott Stricklin's alma mater pulls an upset, he'll have an easy decision. A Gators' win will make the timing of Napier's inevitable o…

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UF stumbles at A&M, doomed by dubious play calls, defensive no-show (Ep. 302) 49:28

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The Gators could not sustain their fast start during a 34-17 loss at Texas A&M, but did have their chances against the No. 5 Aggies before faltering. The loss followed a familiar script, featuring predictable play calling and questionable decision-making, to drop Billy Napier's team to 0-14 against ranked teams away from Gainesville. During the lat…

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Gators head to Texas A&M for Billy Napier's latest must-win game (Ep. 301) 38:11

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Coming off a home win against Texas, Florida looks to build on its best performance of the season with a visit to No. 5 Texas A&M. The Aggies are playing as well as any team in the SEC, highlighted by a last-second win at Notre Dame. A&M also has one of the nation's best home-field advantages. Kyle Field will be nearly 110,000 strong as the Gators …

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Gators top Texas during Billy Napier's latest escape act (Ep. 300) 37:25

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Florida's 29-21 win against Texas ended a three-game skid and gave the Gators something to build on. Billy Napier remains firmly on the hot seat, but the must-win gave the Gators a jolt of momentum heading to No. 5 Texas A&M and their coach a chance to save himself. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss an electric day in the Swamp…

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Gators host Texas during must-win showdown in the Swamp (Ep. 299) 51:51

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It's only October, but time is running out on Florida coach Billy Napier and the 1-3 Gators. Things don't get any easier, either. After consecutive losses to Top 5 teams, UF hosts No. 9 Texas, a 2024 CFB semifinalist and preseason No. 1. But the Longhorns have their own issues, beginning with quarterback Arch Manning. The preseason Heisman favorite…

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DJ Lagway says Gators' struggling attack about 'to pop' (Ep. 298) 36:31

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Florida quarterback DJ Lagway attacked the bye week following a forgettable September. He now aims to lead an October turnaround and save Billy Napier's job. Lagway and Co. face a tall order: The Gators are last in scoring among Power Four teams against FBS foes. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark wonder whether Florida's offensive woes…

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Florida seeks a bye week miracle after Miami debacle (Ep. 297) 56:28

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The Gators suffered an offensive collapse for the ages in South Florida to fall to 1-3 for the first time since 1986 and effectively sealed the fate of Billy Napier. The Gators will now need a bye week turnaround unlike any other to save their head coach and salvage what has become a lost season that began with such high hopes. During the latest Sw…

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UF bound for Miami as Gators' season goes south (Ep. 296) 38:08

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Florida heads to No. 4 Miami for the first time since 2013, with coach Billy Napier's future and the Gators' season on the line. Seeking its first win at Miami since 1985, UF aims to avoid the program's first 1-3 start since 1986. If the Gators, a 7.5-point underdog, cannot upset the Hurricanes, Napier soon could be history himself. During the late…

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Gators are 'close,' yet so far away (Ep. 295) 34:10

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Florida fell to 1-2 with a loss at LSU, yet coach Billy Napier insists the Gators 'easily could be 3-0.' In reality, UF is fast approaching 1-3 with a visit to No. 3 Miami up next. DJ Lagway is coming off a 5-interception night for an offense averaging 13 points against FBS competition. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark recap Florida's…

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Gators visit LSU to begin toughest stretch in school history (Ep. 294) 41:56

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Florida visits LSU looking to rebound from a devastating loss to USF and pick up the Gators' first win at Tiger Stadium since 2016 — and just its third since 2003. Despite their lofty ranking, the No. 3 Tigers have plenty of room to improve. Meanwhile, UF needs quarterback DJ Lagway and the defense to rediscover their November 2024 form when the Ga…

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What a difference a year doesn't make for Billy Napier's Gators (Ep. 293) 1:00:26

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Florida's flop against USF in the Swamp has coach Billy Napier and the Gators with their backs against the wall and searching for answers. Expected to be the final tune-up prior to SEC play, the Bulls' stunning 18-16 win could be the beginning of a Florida freefall unless the Gators can turn it around before heading to No. 3 LSU, followed by a visi…

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Gators roll in opener, now begin demanding 2025 schedule (Ep. 292) 50:02

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Florida dominated on both sides of the ball during a 55-0 season-opening win against Long Island University featured domination on both sides of the ball. The Gators got what they paid for against the Sharks, who received $525,000 to serve as a Week 1 appetizer. UF now turns its attention to one of the nation's toughest schedules, perhaps a week ea…

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Gators season preview entering opener against LIU (Ep. 291) 56:59

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Week 1 has finally arrived. After kicking off the season against ranked oppoents his first three seasons, Billy Napier can ease into a pivotal Year 4. So can quarterback DJ Lagway, who is expected to start after nursing injuries ever since the Gasparilla Bowl. But the No. 15 Gators are more than a two-man show. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar…

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"Earnest Graham" Replay 53:38

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Send us a text Revisit when Team Captain, 2000 SEC Champ, and FL-GA HOF inductee Earnest Graham shares stories about his early recruitment, his bigtime performances in big games throughout his career at UF and the NFL, his son (now a Gators LB poised for a breakout year, his coaching career, and plays YOU OR Trivia! Could he have been the best RB1 …

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DJ progresses, VBIII shines and Billy shuns outside opinions (Ep. 290) 51:50

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DJ Lagway's recovery from a calf injury continues, with Florida's quarterback participating in 11-on-11 for the first time in fall camp. A modest step could have massive implications, especially given the Gators' uncertainty behind him. Meanwhile, injuries at receiver have given true freshman Vernell Brown III even more opportunity to establish a k…

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"Dametri Hill, Da Meat Hook" 1:07:29

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Send us a text A pioneer of Gator basketball, the All-SEC big man talks about what made his decision easy to come to UF, the first ever Gators Final Four run in '94, ending up one of the Gators top all-time scorers and rebounders, all his competition in the SEC, playing 12 seasons of pro-ball overseas in seven different countries, his most memorabl…

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Clock is ticking on QB DJ Lagway as Gators' star turns 20 (Ep. 289) 46:36

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Florida quarterback DJ Lagway's health remains a concern as the Gators' Aug. 30 season opener looms. Lagway's workload will be modified for a while because of a left calf injury as he also continues to progress from an offseason shoulder issue. UF's fortunes likely hinge on the availability of the sophomore, who turned 20 a day after the Gators che…

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DJ returns and Gators ranked as fall camp ramps up (Ep. 288) 57:17

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Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is throwing in front of reporters for the first time since the Gasparilla Bowl, a positive step as he returns from shoulder, core and calf injuries. Lagway's health could be the key to Billy Napier's fourth season, though the embattled coach now has a roster better equipped to handle setbacks and able to support whoeve…

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Fall camp preview, Golden gets a 'Bates-y' (Ep. 287) 37:48

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Florida opens fall camp Wednesday as Billy Napier begins his fourth season in Gainesville. Napier has put together the Gators best roster in years, but all eyes will be on sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway as he returns from a shoulder injury. While Lagway's health status remains a mystery, coach Todd Golden revealed transfer guard Boogie Fland is re…

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"Mike Zunino" 1:17:37

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Send us a text One of Gator Baseball's most decorated and accomplished alum, 3x All-SEC, 3x All-American, UF Athletics Hall of Famer and MLB All-Star catcher Mike Zunino talks about growing up and developing as a player, the opportunity Coach Sully gave him and faith he kept in him playing through injury his freshman season to leading the team to t…

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Gators picked 6th in SEC, DJ snubbed but ready for fall camp (Ep. 286) 43:24

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SEC media picked Florida to finish sixth a season after Billy Napier's team was picked to finish 12th in the expanded 16-team conference. 2024 newcomer Texas is expected to win the league, ahead of Georgia. Each is on UF's daunting 2025 schedule, but Napier is confident his team can go toe-to-toe with anyone. A big reason is sophomore QB DJ Lagway,…

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Walt's last score with Gators, Oli's summer, SEC Media Days' arrival (Ep. 285) 49:27

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All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr. was recognized one final time after he spearheaded the Gators' national title, earning SEC Male Athlete of the Year honors. The Lake Wales native became the record 14th UF athlete to earn the distinction, including three in a row, and first SEC men's basketball player since 2012. Clayton is onto his career's ne…

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Gators' championship backcourt off to the NBA, NCAA settlement arrives (Ep. 284) 1:03:59

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Florida's national title-winning guards Walter Clayton, Alijah Martin and Will Richard are headed to the NBA after the trio was among 60 players drafted. Selected No. 18, Clayton improved his value as much as just about anyone, while Martin's stock also rose considerably — to pick No. 39 — during his one season with the Gators. Thomas Haugh and Ale…

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"Brad Culpepper" Replay 1:10:00

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Send us a text 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Nominee! Revisit when the 1991 Consensus All-American and UF Athletics Hall of Famer joins the show and talks about his Gator teams including the first official SEC Champs, overcoming illness to begin his Gator career, how tragedy in Gainesville and Spurrier coming in impacted the team, "Losers get …

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"Rob Roberts" 1:00:29

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Send us a text SEC Champ and 2001 Team Captain former fullback Rob Roberts talks about his FREE football camp FLORIDACOMMUNITYFOOTBALLCAMP.org going on in July at Santa Fe High School, the unique way it formed and all the Gator Greats that participate as well as his time as a Gator knocking guys out of their cleats opening holes for EG and Gillespi…

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Reigning champs return, NCAA settlement arrives (Ep. 283) 57:04

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Todd Golden's Gators began summer workouts with several new faces, key veterans and one goal in mind: The ability of transfer point guards Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee to spearhead a rebuilt backcourt will be key to Florida's aims to repeat. Meanwhile, UF athletic director Scott Stricklin soon will enter uncharted waters with the House v. NCAA sett…

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Mt. Sully erupts, softball exits early as spring falls flat (Ep. 282) 55:14

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Following a no-show on the field for Kevin O'Sullivan's baseball team the longtime Gators coach had no place to hide. He was caught on film delivering a profanity-laced tirade at on-site officials. At least, UF's softball team kept it classy despite disappointing results by Tim Walton's squad. A week after men's golf came up short and lacrosse flop…

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Condon's return, DJ's workload, college football's future (Ep. 281) 1:08:08

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The Gators received a major boost when Alex Condon withdrew from the NBA draft. Florida will open practice June 9 with a team poised to challenge for another national title. The football team's hopes rest largely on the health of DJ Lagway. Billy Napier said this week he's increasing his workload and should be 100% when the season opens. By then, c…

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Gators shift to non-conference cupcakes, Boogie-ing in Gainesville (Ep.280) 48:34

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Florida has shifted its early season scheduling philosophy in football to provide the Gators a soft opening and enhance their College Football Playoff hopes. Visits from LIU, FAU, South Florida, South Alabama, Campbell and Charleston Southern are a necessary evil, but a hard sell for Edgar while Mark is a bit more forgiving during the latest Swamp …

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"Bo Carroll" Replay 46:45

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Send us a text Revisit when one of the original Gator speed demons and all-purpose back, Bo Carroll, joined the guys to discuss his career in the Orange and Blue! From the Northeast down to The Swamp, he climbed the depth chart under Spurrier to become 1st Team All-SEC tearing up over 100 return yards against Bama in the SEC Championship game - alo…

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Gators' Golden goose gets paid handsomely (Ep. 279) 54:53

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Florida's national championship earned coach Todd Golden a new contract with a hefty raise to put him among the nation's highest-paid men's basketball coaches at age 39. UF included plenty of perks and some incentives to enhance the 6-year, $40.5 million package, but did little to make the deal ironclad if the NBA came calling. Meanwhile, Billy Nap…

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"Lito Sheppard" Replay 58:10

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Send us a text Revisit when UF Hall of Famer and NFL All-Pro Lito Sheppard joined the guys and discussed his early days of football, success at Raines High, early failures that helped mold him into the 2x All-American and SEC Champion he became at Florida, the can't miss stories about his favorite opponents, coaches, and plays in the NFL, and, of c…

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Graham Mertz off to NFL, DJ Lagway off the shelf and throwing again (Ep. 278) 57:52

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The NFL draft was a waiting game for the Gators, but seven Florida players eventually had their names called while several others heard from NFL teams once the three-day marathon concluded. DJ Lagway's wait also is over as Florida's star quarterback has resumed throwing after resting and rehabbing an ailing shoulder in recent months. Meanwhile, Tod…

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Denzel Aberdeen's exodus spotlights college basketball's transfer portal pandemonium (Ep. 277) 54:50

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Fresh off a national championship, Todd Golden turned his attention to restocking his roster and completing his coaching staff. Yet, Golden did not expect Denzel Aberdeen to become part of the equation. Instead, the Orlando native and member of Golden's first UF team three seasons ago entered the transfer portal for a bigger payday and, presumably,…

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"David Reese II" 48:48

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Send us a text The All-SEC linebacker talks about early success as a true freshman garnering Freshman All-American, playing and scoring in the SEC Championship, to becoming only the third linebacker to record a 100 tackle season, a 3x Team Captain, winning three bowl games, what kept his stellar defenses from the National Championship, ending up ju…

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A springtime celebration in the Swamp for football and basketball programs (Ep. 276) 1:02:25

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Florida's spring football game also became one last chance to celebrate newly minted national champions in men's basketball. On a picturesque day in Gainesville, a reported crowd of 56,563, the largest since Tim Tebow's final spring game, came out to cheer Todd Golden's Gators and see whether Billy Napier's program is getting closer to competing fo…

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Gators return to Gainesville conquering heroes with national title in hand (Ep.275) 52:46

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Todd Golden's squad saved its best for last, staging yet another comeback - its fourth in six NCAA Tournament games - to capture the school's third national title in men's basketball. Along the way, Golden established himself as a rising star, while Walter Clayton became the darling of the Big Dance to win Most Outstanding Player honors and positio…