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Basketball coach Todd Golden’s roster overhaul picked up the pace, highlighted by the arrival of  FAU guard Alijah Martin. Billy Napier’s first week in the transfer portal was quieter, but time remains for the Gators to fill some gaps. The real drama involved former quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada, who is on the move again. Meanwhile, slugger Jac Caglione is moving up the school’s all-time home runs lists, while serving as a bright spot for Kevin O’Sullivan’s struggling squad. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark step up to the plate to deliver insight and opinion on a cornucopia of topics.
Men’s basketball: NBA dreams ended (:51) Intrigued by latest transfer (6:51) Boozer twins visiting (10:41) Football: Jaden Rashada back on market (13:07) Future of transfer portal (15:09) In need of receiver help (19:08) Big and physical up front (21:39) Billy Napier on Graham Mertz (24:03) Napier on play calling (28:50) Baseball: Any hope for Sully’s squad? (39:17) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (42:29)

Florida’s spring game was an improvement on 2023 and gave fans their first look at Billy Napier’s 2024 team. Those on hand left with reasons for optimism entering the offseason of a pivotal Year 3. Meanwhile, Todd Golden picked up his first commit, Chattanooga transfer Sam Alexis of Apopka, as he restocks UF’s roster during a busy offseason. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar share their many takeaways from the spring game and discuss the challenge of coaching basketball in the age of the transfer portal.
Blue beat Orange 19-17 (:00) Players that stood out (4:23) DJ Lagway raised level of play (9:23) Jadan Baugh & George Gumbs show promise (11:26) Billy being Billy (18:13) Offensive line looked impressive (21:00) Special Teams woes (23:33) Reality checks: Exit interviews (27:26) Men’s basketball (35:11) Women’s basketball (39:00) Baseball (40:00) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (42:46)

Florida’s spring game is set for Saturday in the Swamp. Fans get their first chance to see the Gators in action following a 5-7 season and sweeping offseason changes to Billy Napier’s roster and staff. While spring football nears the finish line, the college basketball concluded with UConn and South Carolina living up to the hype and potentially establishing dynasties. Meanwhile, John Calipari left behind one of the game’s bluebloods at Kentucky to stay a step ahead of the posse in Big Blue Nation. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar try to stay a step ahead to provide insight into what to look for this weekend.
Spring Game: Billy Napier goals (:00) Receiving core (6:00) Returners to watch (11:47) True freshmen to watch (15:44) DJ Lagway struggles (18:26) Transfer expectations (20:52) Get fanbase excited (24:54) NCAA Tournament (29:50) Growth of women’s basketball (37:30) Baseball (40:10) Coaching moves (45:50) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (51:20)

Florida football is amid a two-week stretch Billy Napier calls “critical” to his program’s turnaround. The Gators have two scrimmages, including the spring game, to sharpen their focus entering the offseason. Meanwhile, the biggest weekend in college basketball takes center stage, with UConn looking to become the first back-to-back champion since the 2006 and 2007 Gators. But Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has stolen the show during March Madness and helped elevate the women’s games to new heights. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark try to bring their A game ahead of a big sports weekend.
Critical 2-week stretch (1:02) DJ Lagway vs Graham Mertz (4:04) Billy Napier needs to get fans excited (15:54) Ricky Pearsall replacement? (19:56) Chimere Dike’s role (25:14) Mr. Intensity (30:45) Biggest weekend college basketball (33:37) Women’s sports (51:23) Baseball (59:00) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (1:02:00)

Kugel returned to school expected to be a star. Instead, he endured a stunning sophomore slump ending with his much-anticipated transfer less than week after UF’s NCAA Tournament loss. Todd Golden now pushes to match last spring’s transfer portal success and maintain the Gators’ upward trajectory. Meanwhile, Billy Napier’s squad will stage its first spring scrimmage with an overhauled staff and roster. Across campus, Tim Walton’s softball program is back to it winning ways as SEC play heats up. Mark and Edgar bring the heat on various fronts during a busy time for the Gators.
Riley Kugel moving on (:00) What does Todd Golden need to do? (14:31) Finding funding to fill court (25:25) Napier putting pieces together (31:44) Players that look the part (36:11) Stop with excuses (40:53) Trevor Etienne 'teaching moments' (44:51) Jeremy Foley's Corner (49:31)

Florida is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years and capable of a deep run if the pieces fall into place as Todd Golden’s team looks to continue the program’s Year 2 turnaround. Back in Gainesville, the Gators’ Pro Day was an all-time dud, highlighting the lack of depth Billy Napier inherited from Dan Mullen. Meanwhile, Jenny Rowland’s gymnastics program remains as steady as any on campus and heads to the SEC Championships seeking a three-peat. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark look to stick the landing while discussing another busy week for the Gators.
NCAA Tournament (1:28) Gators could make run or lose in 1st round (7:08) Mismatch in Gator’s favor (12:13) X factors: Riley Kugal and Will Richard (16:07) Iowa Women’s Basketball: Caitlin Clark (19:03) UF’s Pro Day (26:02) Billy Napier’s staff (35:51) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (47:45)