Spring game arrives, basketball season concludes, baseball team collapses (Ep. 222)
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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)
Two embattled Florida coaches square off this weekend against heated rivals. Golden’s No. 20 Gators head to Florida State while Napier’s squad will host No. 21 LSU. Golden’s reception will be even more hostile than usual given accusations against him for stalking and sexual harassment. Napier...
Published 11/15/24
Basketball coach Todd Golden’s Title IX investigation on heels of Billy Napier’s vote of confidence was the ultimate 1-2 punch for Florida fans. Two days after AD Scott Stricklin’s endorsement of his embattled football coach, Napier’s depleted Gators suffered the worst defeat during his tenure,...
Published 11/12/24