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The latest on Florida Gators football, basketball and more featuring Orlando Sentinel sports writer Edgar Thompson.

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    • 3.1 • 89 Ratings

The latest on Florida Gators football, basketball and more featuring Orlando Sentinel sports writer Edgar Thompson.

    Gators back at the Big Dance, Pro Day’s indictment of Dan Mullen, gymnastics team seeks 3-peat  (Ep. 219)

    Gators back at the Big Dance, Pro Day’s indictment of Dan Mullen, gymnastics team seeks 3-peat  (Ep. 219)

    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)

    • 55 min
    Money, money, money … Will Gators investment in Todd Golden, Billy Napier pay off?

    Money, money, money … Will Gators investment in Todd Golden, Billy Napier pay off?

    Florida is all-in on coaches Todd Golden and Billy Napier, giving Golden a contract extension on the eve of the SEC tournament and increasing the recruiting budget 45% for Napier’s football program. Golden has revived the men’s basketball program and re-energized the fan base. A postseason run would punctuate the Gators’ direction. Resources have never been the problem with Napier. Results have been. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar try to make sense of all the dollars being invested.
    Todd Golden rewarded (:00)
    Men’s basketball getting it done (6:45)
    Football: Recruiting budget (14:50)
    Assistant coach contracts (21:16)
    Spring football (26:13)
    Pro Day (32:58)
    DEI programs cut (39:07)
    Jeremy Foley’s Corner (43:50)

    • 49 min
    Spring football kicks off and Gators men’s basketball kicks Bama butt (Ep. 217)

    Spring football kicks off and Gators men’s basketball kicks Bama butt (Ep. 217)

    Billy Napier’s third season in Gainesville is unofficially underway with the start of spring football practices. During the next six weeks, a remade roster and staff will push to turn the page on consecutive losing seasons and search for answers, leaders, playmakers and momentum. Meanwhile, Todd Golden’s Gators are ahead of schedule and poised to make a postseason statement. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark have plenty to say during the start of a big month for Florida’s two premiere programs.
    Billy Napier optimistic (:35) Insight into Napier (5:50) Graham Mertz getting comfortable (9:56) Chimere Dike and receiving core (14:29) New strength coach (22:08) Criticism mounting (34:02) What is end game? (42:27) Men’s basketball (44:10) Women’s basketball (48:17) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (48:46)

    • 52 min
    Gators enter March Madness poised for postseason run, spring football on the horizon

    Gators enter March Madness poised for postseason run, spring football on the horizon

    Florida reached 20 wins in men’s basketball for the first time since 2018 as Todd Golden’s program pushes to make a postseason run. But with three regular-season games to go, the Gators continue to show a lack of killer instinct while the mystery of Riley Kugel continues. Meanwhile, Billy Napier’s third season in Gainesville begins in earnest with the opening spring practices March 7. UF will have many new faces and faces plenty of questions as Napier aims to set a new course for his struggling program. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar tackle plenty of topics during a busy time for the Gators.
    O’Dome stench (0:00) Gators defeat Missouri (9:30) Riley Kugel mystery (12:00) Billy Napier’s Herculean task (18:10) Ben Sasse’s thoughts (24:58) Off-season attrition (29:10) DJ Lagway  concern (31:11) Other storylines (34:47) NFL combine (38:36) Napier’s absence (42:40) Fixing college football (49:30) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (1:01:32)

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Basketball heartbreak at Alabama, staff churn continues in football, spring sports ramp up

    Basketball heartbreak at Alabama, staff churn continues in football, spring sports ramp up

    Florida’s upset bid in men’s basketball came up short in overtime at Alabama. Coach Todd Golden’s squad let a golden opportunity slip away, but the Gators have found their stride with March Madness on the horizon. Meanwhile, Billy Napier’s program will kick off spring football in two weeks with 30 new players and a retooled staff. After spending a week reporting from the Daytona 500, Mark and Edgar return for the latest Swamp Things to catch up with all the Gators’ goings-on, including a deluge of spring sports.
    NASCAR: Daytona 500 (:00) Men’s basketball (4:29) Gator Football: Staff churn (8:46) Coaches managing players (18:00) Coaching possibilities (23:04) Florida Victorious selling itself (29:30) Recruit playing the game (43:00) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (49:10)

    • 53 min
    Billy Napier discusses the Gators’ busy offseason, hope for the future

    Billy Napier discusses the Gators’ busy offseason, hope for the future

    The early signing period has devalued National Signing Day on the first week of February. Even though the Gators didn’t add to the 2024 class, Billy Napier had plenty to discuss following offseason changes to virtually every aspect of his program. Something had to give after consecutive losing seasons. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss Napier’s many moves and whether it will be enough to turn around the Gators.
    Billy Napier speaks: Was it worth the wait? (:00) Coaching staff (3:54) Portal additions (7:03) Napier giving up control (10:10) Most intriguing prospects (16:23) Changes to program (19:28) Jaden Rashada investigation (20:23) Funding NIL (23:05) Longterm viability of college football (27:23) Super Bowl: 4 Gators (35:33) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (40:07)

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

3.1 out of 5
89 Ratings

89 Ratings

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Urban is in town for the Gator qb club ya dumb dumbs.

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No sugarcoating

Great show . Straight shooters

Delg8tor ,

You said people hate you because of a 3.8 average rating

It’s not because of the content of the podcast. It’s because you deliver every single story in such a negative manner that it turns people off. Not saying you have to be a sunshine pumper or do every show with orange and blue glasses on. Just try not to be so negative all the time.

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