Gator Tales Podcast

While their roads weren’t easy, both softball and baseball have reached destinations that seemed incredibly unlikely just a few weeks ago. For softball, it’s making it to the WCWS despite an 8th place finish in the SEC, and for baseball, it’s a berth in the NCAA Tournament even with a losing record in conference play. On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss the nail-biting drama of softball super regionals and the challenges ahead (1:45), baseball’s clean slate in Lubbock (9:38), Andrew Nembhard’s big decision (14:03), basketball’s latest scheduling news (17:16) and the most annoying sports dynasties in the PAT (19:29). Plus, fresh off a Herculean effort that propelled softball back to Oklahoma City, Adam chats with senior ace Kelly Barnhill about her storied career and the moments that have left lasting marks (24:30). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.co

Record temperatures will greet softball in their Super Regional tilt this weekend while baseball faces a more figurative heat while sweating out their NCAA fate. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss softball’s shutout weekend and upcoming battle with Tennessee (1:35), baseball’s stressful waiting game (4:40), the end of a tremendous run for men’s tennis (9:56), a milestone accomplishment for women’s golf (12:50), basketball’s newly announced non-conference slate (15:26), Dan Mullen’s comments on football’s recent developments (19:03) and the best sports biopics in the PAT (21:06). Then, Adam chats with baseball’s senior captain Nelson Maldonado about the push to keep their season alive and reaching the end of his Gator career (27:10). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

While last week was largely about donning a cap and gown for many Gators, it was back to business for a number of athletes in recent days. For those seniors, every time donning the orange and blue at this point in the calendar could be the last, so the pressure is palpable. On this week’s show, host Adam Schick chats with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry about future Lone Star State showdowns for football (1:36), softball’s unlikely underdog triumph (10:15), vengeance for men’s tennis (14:18), a familiar face returning to the women’s basketball program (17:48) and the greatest game ending plays in history in the PAT (19:36). Plus, softball’s Amanda Lorenz reflects on how she fell in love with UF, her record-smashing career and more in a senior retrospective (24:20). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

When it starts heating up around this time of year, you can count on two things: postseason play ramping up across the board and graduation. On this week's show, those are both hot topics, as we'll begin with a Gator roundtable covering big scheduling news for football (1:39), notable student-athletes who donned their cap and gown last week (6:47), softball looking for a late surge (10:40), a critical stretch for baseball (14:02), men's tennis out for revenge in the Sweet 16 (18:19), lacrosse hoping to make some noise in the NCAA Tournament (21:57) and the future of spring pro football in the PAT (23:19) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Plus, tennis star McClain Kessler talks about his role in the rise of the men's program and their opportunity to get even this weekend in the NCAA Tournament (30:00). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Dreams were made and broken last week in Nashville, as the NFL Draft drew record crowds and provided shockers throughout the 3-day extravaganza. For the Gators, all of the record 5 players that declared early heard their name called, while none of the seniors had the same good fortune. On today’s show, host Adam Schick recaps the draft (1:33), previews a significant senior weekend for softball (11:15), discusses a scary incident for baseball (12:51), looks at men’s tennis as they begin their NCAA journey (15:42), sheds light on Al Horford’s dominance in the NBA playoffs (17:35) and debates the greatest game shows in the PAT (19:00) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Plus, lacrosse star Sydney Pirreca reflects on a record-smashing career and the legacy her Yankee family has left in Gainesville (23:50). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Nashville is well known as the home of country music, and this week it also serves as the epicenter of the football universe. The NFL Draft is in Music City for the first time ever, and a number of Gators are waiting on pins and needles to see if the commissioner calls their name. On today's show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss expectations for the Gators in the draft (1:37), the latest transactional news for basketball (11:09), baseball's roller coaster weekend in the Baton Rouge (17:50), Pete Alonzo's explosive debut for the Mets (20:33) and their all-time most anticipated pop culture moments in the PAT (25:03). Then, hot off the heels of her national title on floor, gymnast Alicia Boren sits down with GatorVision's Shelby Granath to reflect on her incredible career and what she plans to do next (32:19). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

If the purpose of a spring game is to have a blast and get fans salivating for the fall, it’s safe to say “mission accomplished” for Dan Mullen and his staff. The Gators set off some daytime fireworks last Saturday, scoring a total of 95 points in the exhibition and elevating expectations for next season. On today’s show, host Adam Schick recaps the game and what it means for the 2019 season (1:41), lays out the latest arrivals and potential departures for basketball (14:32), discusses a historic feat for softball (20:22), looks at how baseball found success through a shake up (22:02) and recalls epic concert experiences on the eve of Garth Brooks in The Swamp (24:40) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Plus, one year after a shocking diagnosis ended his Gator career before it started, Adam checks in with Randy Russell to learn the latest turns in his story and how he is adjusting to life without football (28:51). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear

While The Swamp comes alive seven times during the fall, it only sees action once during the winter, spring and summer. That day has arrived, with Dan Mullen getting ready to lead the Gators into his second Orange & Blue Game on Saturday. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to preview the scrimmage (1:40), discuss a shocking end for gymnastics (8:36), address the Jekyll and Hyde baseball squad (11:31), highlight the red hot men’s tennis team (14:40), check in on Cheese in the NBA (17:31), hear about women’s golf making history at Augusta National (21:48) and debate the greatest redemption stories in sports in the PAT (25:51).. Plus, defensive backs coach Torrian Gray stops by to explain the roundabout path he took to get back to Gainesville and what he expects from his banged-up unit going into the fall (30:28). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

As the dust settles on basketball season, the focus of Gator Nation shifts toward the bevy of spring sports, including one mostly consumed in the fall. On today’s show, host Adam Schick talks to FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry about football’s first scrimmage (1:33), UF’s Pro Day (3:28), the latest developments for basketball (8:10), baseball’s return to form (14:59), a new hill to climb for gymnastics at NCAA Regionals (17:45) and the pros and cons of the one-and-done era in college basketball (20:20). Plus, freshman sensation Trinity Thomas chats with GatorVision’s Shelby Granath about her first year as a collegiate athlete, her time with USA Gymnastics and starting the path toward a national championship (27:10). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

If this season of Florida basketball was a roller coaster, Saturday saw the Gators hit the brake run on their 100th ride. Much like football, basketball’s year ended in a game against Michigan, albeit with a different result. On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to put a wrap on this season and look to the future (1:14), break down the latest news from spring football (17:36), find out how gymnastics fared at the SEC Championship (24:21), discuss some tough sledding on the diamond (25:49) and contemplate the worst coaching fits of all time in the PAT (28:00). Then, rising senior defensive lineman Jabari Zuniga stops by to chat about spring ball, the remarkably late start to his football career and his goals for next season (34:01). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

There’s nothing quite like March Madness, and the Gators are preparing to put their best foot forward in “The Big Dance” for the 3rd straight year. On today’s show, host Adam Schick previews the Gators in the NCAA Tournament (1:36), hears the latest news from spring football (13:21), discusses the announcement of Auburn as Florida’s 2019 Homecoming opponent (19:42) and mulls the most underrated athletes in sports (22:18) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Then, Adam catches up with one of the most beloved Florida basketball stars of all-time, back-to-back national champion Lee Humphrey (27:31). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Dan Mullen made regaining the “Gator Standard” a key part of his mandate when he came back to Gainesville, and this week we saw a number of other teams answer that call in their own ways. For baseball, it was a wild 20-7 thrashing of Florida State. And for track & field, it was yet another national championship. Now the buck passes to basketball, with all eyes on the Gators in the SEC Tournament as they fight to keep their postseason hopes afloat. On today’s show, host Adam Schick discusses basketball’s path to March Madness (1:50), the start of spring football (10:54), Trenton Brown’s record NFL deal (15:17), the NCAA indoor track & field title (17:39), baseball’s flex against the Seminoles (19:47) and the worst contracts in sports history (23:00) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Then, Adam chats with record-smashing track star Grant Holloway about his remarkable contributions to their latest team title and what he plans to do next (27:27). Please subscribe and leave a r

As much as we all love March Madness, so far it’s been a maddening month for the wrong reasons for men’s basketball. After going on a 5-game winning streak that seemed to propel them safely into “The Big Dance,” consecutive home losses have now put that into some doubt. On today’s show, host Adam Schick discusses the latest trials and tribulations for basketball (1:44), how the Gators performed at the NFL Combine (12:05), baseball’s offensive explosion (17:29), a significant test for softball (20:14), gymnastics achieving another “first” (21:55) and a PAT about Bryce Harper and the biggest dollars in sports (23:27) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Then, Adam talks to senior Kevarrius Hayes about the culmination of his time in Gainesville, the personal growth he’s undergone and how Spidey ranks the Spider-Man movies (28:52). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #162: Gator Roundtable (MBK, FB, BB, T&F, Swim) and WBK’s Funda Nakkasoglu by Florida Gators

While spring sports have fully sprung in Gainesville, men’s basketball made a strong claim to hold on to the spotlight on Wednesday night, knocking off #13 LSU on the road to secure a badly needed signature win. On today’s show, host Adam Schick discusses that massive victory (1:26), the silver anniversary celebration for the 1994 Final Four squad (9:36), opening weekend for baseball (11:14), a historic win for gymnastics (18:04) and more with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Plus, Adam talks to senior Jalen Hudson about his evolving role this season and the most memorable moments from his Gator career (25:07). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #160: Coach Kevin O’Sullivan & Gator Roundtable by Florida Gators

While much of its impact has been lessened thanks to the introduction of the early signing period in December, February’s edition of National Signing Day saw the completion of the class that Dan Mullen and his staff have been putting together since they arrived on campus over a year ago. On today’s show, host Adam Schick discusses the final touches for football’s signing class (1:29), checks in on hoops (7:35) and explores the start of Steve Spurrier’s latest foray into coaching (15:31) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Then, Adam goes in-depth on softball’s new digs and gets a season preview from head coach Tim Walton (22:20). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

While it may not quite have the same juice it's had in recent years, Florida and Kentucky will lock horns this weekend for the fist of two meetings this season. But Kentucky being Kentucky, it presents another significant opportunity for this Gator squad to show their teeth on the national stage. On today's show, host Adam Schick discusses the thrilling overtime triumph for Mike White's team (1:23), some football tidbits (10:25), more records for gymnastics (18:50) and Super Bowl storylines (20:46) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry & Scott Carter. Then, Adam chats with sophomore swingman Deaundrae Ballard about basketball, chess and the #BirdBoxChallenge (27:52). Please leave a review and subscribe if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

After a challenging stretch that saw them drop consecutive games in heartbreaking fashion, the men's basketball squad chomped back this week with resilient wins against Georgia and Texas A&M to get to .500 in conference play. On this week's show, host Adam Schick discusses the resurgence of KeVaughn Allen (1:26), the emergence of Noah Locke (4:05), football's ride on the coaching carousel (14:12), a historic performance for gymnastics(17:32) and the no-call heard 'round the world (19:44) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Then, Adam chats with men's basketball's new associate head coach Al Pinkins about his circuitous path to Gainesville and how he balances having a large family with the rigors of coaching (26:24). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Over the course of a grueling 18-game SEC schedule, ebbs and flows are going to happen. And while the goal is to grow from your wins, so far the men's basketball squad has been forced to learn painful lessons through losses. On this week's show, host Adam Schick welcomes in FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss the latest challenges for Mike White's team (1:15), an impactful transfer for football (9:35), a watershed moment for the women's basketball team (14:50) and Kyler Murray's dilemma in the PAT (18:57). Then, after a rollicking start to the 2019 season, Adam chats with gymnastics coach Jenny Rowland about her young, incredibly talented team that plans to compete for a national championship (26:15). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear, and for more information head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.