Gator Tales Podcast

Though it was upstaged a bit by the first ever early signing period back in December, Wednesday marked the annual celebration of fax machines known as National Signing Day. On this week's show, host Adam Schick discusses Dan Mullen's first class (1:31) as well as the latest fiery turn from men's basketball (10:51) in our roundtable with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Also, Adam talks to softball head coach Tim Walton about their recent success and the start of their highly anticipated 2018 campaign (25:09). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Momentum is a critical part of building success, and that's been tough to come by for men's basketball in recent weeks as big wins have often been followed by disappointing losses. On the flip side, gymnastics is flying high and gaining steam coming off their razor-thin win over #1 Oklahoma. On today's show, host Adam Schick gets the latest news and analysis on men's basketball (1:34), football (9:47), gymnastics (13:36), baseball (15:52) and more with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Also, GatorVision's Shelby Granath chats with head coach Jenny Rowland about her red-hot gymnastics squad (26:20). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

This year has proven to be one of the strongest in recent memory for SEC basketball, which is good for the league but means surprises are around every corner. That certainly proved true for the Gators this week, as an upset win at Kentucky was followed by an unexpected loss at home to South Carolina. On this week's show, host Adam Schick talks hoops with senior point guard Chris Chiozza and hears the stories behind some of his legendary moments (1:06). Also, Adam reviews the week in basketball (15:03) and sifts through a busy week in football news (23:32) with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Halfway through the opening month of SEC play, men's basketball finds themselves sitting atop the league standings following a dominant performance against Arkansas on Wednesday. On today's show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter for a roundtable discussion covering the resurgence of KeVaughn Allen (1:05), the upcoming matchup with Kentucky (6:08), the start of football's offseason strength program (8:23) and much more. Also, we'll introduce you to Gabby Seiler, a Senior soccer star whose Gator career has been extended thanks to an unexpected opportunity with the women's basketball team (23:33). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

In a week where college football fans had one more chance to bite their nails before a long offseason, the Gators had a thrilling finish of their own at Missouri before cruising to a more comfortable win back in Gainesville against Mississippi State. On today's show, host Adam Schick talks hoops with RS-Junior Guard Jalen Hudson (1:24) and as part of our roundtable with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter (18:02). That discussion also addresses the completion of Dan Mullen's coaching staff (26:51) and the first home meet for gymnastics (31:39). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

As the calendar has turned to 2018, the men's basketball team has once again found their stride, getting out to a hot 2-0 start in the SEC on the strength of more eye-popping shooting. On our first show of the new year, host Adam Schick dives into hoops (1:02), football (8:01) and more with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter and catches up with women's basketball head coach Cam Newbauer as his squad pivots to the SEC (23:39). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

College football entered a brave new world this week with the introduction of the early signing period, which gave us the feel of February in late December. On today's show, host Adam Schick discusses the first recruits landed by Dan Mullen, volleyball's run at history and the latest results for men's basketball with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (1:11). Also, Adam chats with volleyball star Carli Snyder about her personal journey and the one her team just completed (26:41). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

While most teams are winding down for the holidays, volleyball is doing just the opposite as they roll into Kansas City for their first NCAA National Semifinal appearance since 2003. At the same time, men's basketball is traveling up and down the east coast taking on all-comers as they continue building their non-conference strength of schedule. On today's show, Florida volleyball broadcaster Tom Collett takes a deep dive into volleyball's championship formula with head coach Mary Wise (1:08) and host Adam Schick gathers FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry for a Gator Roundtable to discuss volleyball, men's basketball and the latest football staff news (10:34). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more info, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

After ascending into the top-5 following their tremendous performance in Portland, it's been a difficult week for the men's basketball squad with surprising home losses to FSU and Loyola-Chicago. On the flip side, things are going quite smoothly for volleyball as they cruised through the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament and are preparing to host the Sweet 16. On today's show, host Adam Schick focuses on both of those stories and more in a roundtable discussion with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter (1:09). Also, Adam chats with volleyball's Senior libero Caroline Knop about their pursuit of history (25:39). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

After a suspenseful four weeks that saw one wild rumor after the next, Florida's coaching search came to a close with Dan Mullen becoming the 27th head coach of the Gators. On today's show, host Adam Schick gets all the details of the search and its impact on the future of the program in an exclusive chat with AD Scott Stricklin (1:13). Adam also talks about Coach Mullen and Gator men's basketball with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (15:15) while the Gator IMG Sports Network's Tom Collett previews the NCAA Volleyball Tournament in a sit down with head coach Mary Wise (36:37). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

The end of the road has come for the 2017 Gator Football season, with the Orange & Blue looking to go out in a blaze of glory against FSU in The Swamp. On today's show, host Adam Schick talks about the significance of Senior Day and more with punter Johnny Townsend (1:08), looks at the FSU matchup with FloridaGators.com senior writer Scott Carter (25:58), and previews basketball's trip to Portland with FloridaGators.com senior writer Chris Harry (38:33). Also, defensive back Duke Dawson reflects on his career with Jeff Cardozo (20:37). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

As football winds down, men's basketball tipped off in explosive fashion this week with an eye-popping offensive showcase across the board. On today's show, host Adam Schick sits down for an exclusive interview with interim head coach Randy Shannon (1:10) and digs into the debut of hoops and more with FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter (15:45). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

The month of November is always one of the most hectic of the year for the Gators, with the tail end of football, soccer and volleyball colliding with the start of basketball season. On this week's show, host Adam Schick addresses that cross section of activity by talking both football and basketball with http://FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (1:30), “The Voice of the Gators” Mick Hubert (20:13), and new women's basketball head coach Cam Newbauer (27:16). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit http://FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Change is never easy, and a mid-season shift of the football staff ranks among the biggest disturbances possible for an athletic program. In the aftermath of the end of the McElwain era, there are certainly no shortage of questions. On this week's show, host Adam Schick sifts through the clutter and looks forward with “The Voice of the Gators” Mick Hubert (3:16) and FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (17:30). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Gator Tales #100: Florida/Georgia Chat, DB Chauncey Gardner & Coach Kerry Dixon II by Florida Gators

Football hits the bye week with the number “3” being incredibly prominent. The Gators have 3 wins, 3 losses, and their 3 game home stand came to a close with back-to-back games decided by a total of 3 points. Up next is a trip to Jacksonville to take on the #3 Bulldogs, but we aren't quite ready to go there just yet. On today's show, host Adam Schick puts basketball under the spotlight by chatting with head coach Mike White (1:10). Also, Redshirt-Sophomore offensive lineman T.J. McCoy shares the unlikely story of how he became the Gators' starting center (12:06) and FloridaGators.com senior writer Chris Harry recaps football and looks ahead to basketball (32:59). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Florida continued their trend of playing tight games last weekend against LSU, but for the first time this year they saw a nail-biter go the other way. On today's show, host Adam Schick discusses the disappointment from LSU, the rare visit from the Aggies and the eye-popping new jerseys with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (1:31) and Sophomore linebacker Vosean Jospeh (22:10). Also, Jeff Cardozo chats about the defensive line with Coach Chris Rumph (33:45). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more info, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Florida stayed unbeaten in the SEC with a decisive 38-24 win over Vanderbilt where the offense proved to be the difference maker. But the injury bug loomed large, and the Gators will now be without WR Tyrie Cleveland in the short term with a high ankle sprain while QB Luke Del Rio was lost for the year with a broken collarbone. The good news is that the offensive line and running game continued to grow, and host Adam Schick highlights those today in conversations about Vanderbilt, LSU and more with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter & Chris Harry (1:13) and offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor (23:15). Also, Jeff Cardozo introduces you to new running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider (36:33). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information on the official podcast of the Gators, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

With “The Streak” hanging in the balance, the Gators staged a dramatic comeback last Saturday to defeat Kentucky 28-27 and broke Big Blue hearts all over again for the 31st consecutive time. Now 2-0 in the SEC and returning home for three straight conference games, host Adam Schick discusses the stunner in Lexington and upcoming battle against Vanderbilt with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter & Chris Harry (1:29) and WR Freddie Swain (26:15). Also, Jeff Cardozo meets with new Offensive Line Coach Brad Davis (44:42). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more info, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Part of the reason we watch college football is for the chance that we might see something truly special, and last weekend Felipe Franks and Tyrie Cleveland provided a moment that immediately joins the pantheon of great plays in the history of Florida Football. On this week's show, host Adam Schick discusses the play and looks toward Kentucky with breakout WR Tyrie Cleveland (1:27) and FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Chris Harry & Scott Carter (14:25). Also, Jeff Cardozo chats with Kentucky native and Special Teams Coordinator/TE Coach Greg Nord (33:57). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.