Gator Tales Podcast

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.

With the state of Florida on the mend following Hurricane Irma, the Gators were given the green light to host Tennessee in Gainesville after a 2-week layoff. On this week's show, host Adam Schick chats with defensive back Duke Dawson (1:25), FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Scott Carter (7:33) and Gator Great Andre Caldwell (35:48). Also, Jeff Cardozo catches up with WR Coach Kerry Dixon II (30:40). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Like everyone else in the state of Florida, the Gators were forced to make serious adjustments with the impending threat of Hurricane Irma, and that meant cancelling their home opener against Northern Colorado. On today's show, you'll hear AD Scott Stricklin's statement on the Hurricane Irma situation (1:13) while host Adam Schick covers what happened against Michigan and what to expect going forward with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter & Chris Harry (4:00) and defensive lineman Jordan Sherit (19:34). Also, Jeff Cardozo chats with new Defensive Backs Coach Corey Bell (41:27). Please note that this is an updated version of our original podcast and any references to the Northern Colorado game are from interviews conducted before the cancellation. For more information on the official podcast of Florida Athletics, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

After years of anticipation, the start of the 2017 football season and the showdown with Michigan have finally arrived. On our 3rd season premiere, host Adam Schick gets a full breakdown of the squad's biggest strengths and storylines from FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (1:32) and checks in with linebacker and Dallas-native Kylan Johnson (31:08). Also, Jeff Cardozo chats with Linebackers Coach Tim Skipper (45:58). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more info, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

In the final installment of our special summer series that already featured Scott Stricklin (#89) and Jim McElwain (#90), host Adam Schick welcomes Steve Spurrier to Gator Tales for the first time. The always affable HBC shares stories about: how he first decided to come to UF (1:20), the impact that Coach Ray Graves had on his life and career (2:52), how he first stumbled into the coaching business (3:59), his early recruiting efforts and growth in that aspect of the job (5:46), the similarities in building programs at Duke, UF, and USC (9:16), how he would have handled the jump to the NFL differently (11:40), the most memorable games of his coaching career (13:26), when he first heard that Florida wanted him to be their head coach (15:17), the most difficult coaches he competed against (17:19), his reputation for needling opponents through the media (18:59), what it was like coming back to The Swamp as the coach of South Carolina (20:01), how his offense and approach evolved over time (20:54), what life aft

In the 2nd installment of our special summer series that began with Scott Stricklin on #89 and concludes with Steve Spurrier in early August, today we welcome Jim McElwain to the podcast for the first time. We invited Coach Mac to join us on Gator Tales to go far beyond the usual questions about the perpetual QB battle and injury updates to paint a more complete portrait of the man from Montana. Host Adam Schick asks Coach Mac about his early life in Montana and passion for basketball (1:26), how he first became involved in football (3:16), his friendship with former Eastern Washington roommate Colin Cowherd (4:52), the many hats he had to wear during his early years at Eastern Washington (6:26), when he first got the coaching bug (8:32), his experience working for the Oakland Raiders (10:47), the funny way he first connected with Nick Saban at Alabama and the relationship they forged (12:15), what he learned during his first head coaching stint at Colorado State (15:49), what he and his staff look for when

It was another banner year in Gator athletics, capped by a championship frenzy in the final month of the season that saw national titles for women's tennis, men's outdoor track & field and baseball. In the first episode of our special summer series that continues with Jim McElwain in late July and wraps up with Steve Spurrier in early August, today host Adam Schick sits down with Athletic Director Scott Stricklin to discuss: the recent championship trifecta (1:27), the status of the ongoing facility projects for football, baseball and softball (7:11), the new direction for the women's basketball program (12:24), the recent accomplishments for Florida student-athletes in the classroom and community (16:57), how the UAA's new budget for next season will impact the fan experience (18:42), personnel changes on his executive staff (20:21), the recent contract extensions for Jim McElwain and Mike White (23:01), the inspiration for the #WeChomp campaign (25:08), what he has learned about UF over his first 8 months o

They say good things come to those who wait, and after 103 years, Gator Baseball claimed their first national championship with a sweep of LSU in the finals of the College World Series. On this week's show, host Adam Schick recaps the triumph in Omaha by hearing from Head Coach Kevin O'Sullivan with Jeff Cardozo (1:25), Senior OF Ryan Larson (8:55), Sophomore RHP Jackson Kowar (13:13), Freshman RHP Tyler Dyson (17:40), and FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Scott Carter (23:23). Please leave us a review if you like what you hear and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

What a difference a year makes for Gator Baseball at the College World Series. At this time last season, Florida went 0-2 was already on their way home from Omaha. This time around, it's the Orange and Blue in the plum spot after winning their first 2 games and enjoying a couple days off while they let TCU and Louisville battle for the right to join them in the semifinals. On this week's show, host Adam Schick catches up with former Gator Pitcher Dane Dunning (1:27) and covers the rest of the bases with FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Scott Carter (13:15). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Another week, another championship for the Gator program as Men's Track & Field continued their dominance by going back-to-back at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Meanwhile, Baseball is pursuing their first title at the College World Series after slogging their way through a drenched Super Regional against Wake Forest. On today's show, host Adam Schick gets some historical perspective on Florida at the CWS from “The Voice of the Gators” Mick Hubert (1:15) and hears all the details about the latest title from Track & Field Head Coach Mike Holloway (31:00). Please leave us a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Every softball team hopes to end their season in Oklahoma City, but once you get there you get greedy and want to be the last one standing. The Gators came very close to reaching that highest of goals, but it was Oklahoma that took the Women's College World Series crown after an epic championship series. On this week's show, host Adam Schick recaps the action in OKC with FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Chris Harry (1:30), Jeff Cardozo sits down with Baseball Head Coach Kevin O'Sullivan on the eve of Super Regionals (15:40), and Adam covers the rest of what's happening around Gator Nation with FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Scott Carter (30:36). Please leave us a review if you like what you hear and for more information, check out FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Though they started off rocky, Gator Baseball has proven that they know how to finish by stacking up wins down the stretch and claiming the #3 seed in the NCAA Tournament. On this week's show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to break down Softball at the WCWS (1:15), Baseball hosting NCAA Regionals (6:27), Men's Basketball's schedule taking shape (10:01), Football news from SEC Spring Meetings (12:47), Tim Tebow's All-Star push (16:44), and legendary sportswriter Frank DeFord's legacy (19:04). Also, Gator Baseball Junior Mike Rivera talks about his life as a catcher, how a family scare has impacted his college career and more (20:55). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

The UF athletic program kept a remarkable streak alive this week, claiming a national title for the 8th straight year thanks to the Florida Women's Tennis team and their conquest over Stanford. On this week's show, host Adam Schick covers that accomplishment (1:36) in a roundtable discussion with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry, along with news on Baseball's SEC Championship (8:30), Basketball's Egbunu surprise (13:18), Jim McElwain's trip to Dallas (17:40), and Softball's upcoming All-SEC Super Regional (21:09). Adam also learns about the backstory and development of SEC Pitcher of the Year Kelly Barnhill as she and her teammates make a push for the WCWS (26:40). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

The Gators are all about making history, and the softball program did just that on Sunday night when they were awarded the #1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament for an astonishing 5th time in 10 years. Given that no other team has even accomplished that feat twice, it speaks volumes about the success that Tim Walton's team has enjoyed and host Adam Schick discusses it with the SEC Coach of the Year (1:30). Also, Adam holds a Gator Roundtable on Florida Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Lacrosse and Football with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (31:00). Please leave us a review if you like what you hear and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

We've reached that time of year where critical postseason games are taking place nearly everywhere you look, with Florida Lacrosse having just wrapped up their 3rd straight Big East Tournament Title and Gator Softball heading to Knoxville as the #1 seed in the SEC Tournament. On this week's show, host Adam Schick discusses a busy week of action with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter & Chris Harry (1:15) and sits down for a revealing chat with Gator Baseball Senior OF Ryan Larson (16:40). Please leave us a review if you like what you hear and for more info, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

As anticipated, it was a great weekend for former Gators in the NFL Draft, with 8 players being selected over the 3-day event in Philly. On today's show, host Adam Schick recaps the NFL Draft plus the latest on Gator Baseball and Softball with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and gets to know Florida Softball Pitcher Delanie Gourley ahead of Senior Weekend for the #1 team in the nation. Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

After starring under the lights of The Swamp for the last few years, the wait is finally over for some of Florida Football's biggest names to find out where they are headed at the next level. The NFL Draft descends on Philadelphia for the first time in nearly 60 years and we are covering it from all angles pertinent to the Orange and Blue, as host Adam Schick chats with S Marcus Maye (1:05), former CB Brian Poole (3:28), FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (6:55), OL David Sharpe (25:20), and DL Bryan Cox Jr. (28:39). Please leave us a review if you like what you hear and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

After their whirlwind run through the NCAA Tournament, you can understand if the Gator Basketball team needed a moment to catch their breath. Now that some time has passed and perspective is easier to achieve, host Adam Schick sits down for a wide-ranging chat with Head Coach Mike White recapping the journey to the Elite 8 and the season on the whole (1:01). Adam also welcomes FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry for a roundtable discussing gymnastics, football, baseball, and more (26:15). If you like what you hear, please leave us a review on the podcast app of you choice and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

The Swamp was lit up for one of the few times outside of fall last week for the Orange & Blue Debut, with loads of fans settling in for a more relaxing night than one can expect in the heat of the season. On today's show, host Adam Schick recaps the action and touches on a few other stories around the program with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (1:13) and checks in with former Florida Football DT Joey Ivie as he prepares for the NFL Draft (19:15). Also, GatorVision's Shelby Granath sits down with Gator Gymnastics Head Coach Jenny Rowland on the eve of the NCAA Championships in St. Louis (24:15). Please be sure to leave us a review if you like what you hear and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Football season doesn't officially start for 5 months, but Florida fans are about to get a sneak peak at the 2017 squad on Friday night with the Gators going under the lights on for the Orange and Blue Debut. On this week's show, host Adam Schick dives into spring game storylines with Sophomore WR Josh Hammond (1:20) and FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (12:45). Also, former QB Austin Appleby reflects on his time as a Gator, his preparation for the NFL Draft, and his assessment of Florida's current signal callers (28:05). If you like what you hear, please leave a review to help us continue to grow and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.