alligatorSports Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On a “we back” edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, the gang returns from an extended hiatus to recap spring football. Assistant editor Graham Hall gives a bold 2015 season prediction, Sports editor Jordan McPherson helps break the team down position by position coming out of spring ball and staff writers Richard Johnson and Morgan Moriarty say goodbye.
On a “carded house” edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, the gang laments a Netflix mistake. Staff writer Richard Johnson is unimpressed with the recent wide receiving coach hire. Staff writer Morgan Moriarty gives her restaurant grade and assistant editor Graham Hall breaks down Florida’s upcoming matchup on the hardwood with Ole Miss.
On a “National Signing Day” edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, the gang goes position by position breaking down Florida’s 2015 signing class. Assistant editor Graham Hall talks about his experience covering Byron Cowart’s announcement, staff writer Luis Torres brings a dispatch from Jeffrey Holland’s signing ceremony and staff writer Morgan Moriarty gives her take on Martez Ivey’s signing ceremony. Staff writer Richard Johnson also breaks down the offensive line class as only he can.
On a “verbally committed” edition of the alligatorSports podcast, the gang breaks down the three recent Florida verbal pledges. Assistant editor Graham Hall talks Florida’s victory over Alabama, staff writer Richard Johnson rails against Marshawn Lynch haters and a bearded alligatorSports editor Jordan McPherson gives a Florida baseball preview.
On a “freezing” episode of the alligatorSports Podcast, the gang talks about the end of the Will Muschamp era. Staff writer Jonathan Czupryn isn’t a fan of Mike Gundy, alligatorSports editor Jordan McPherson has no time for your coaching search shenanigans, alligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson explains his devotion to online flight trackers and staff writer Morgan Moriarty claims a Clemson connection.
On a “cookie flavored” edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, the gang talks sixth years of eligibility and an indoor practice facility. Staff writers Richard Johnson and Morgan Moriarty disagree on sweet preference, assistant editor Graham Hall updates the situation of Florida’s women’s basketball team and editor Jordan McPherson gives you a worrisome RPI update for the Florida men.
On a “hoopy” edition of the alligatorSports podcast, the gang actually talks about basketball! Newly minted assistant editor Graham Hall introduces himself to the world, sports editor Jordan McPherson makes his pitch for living in Birmingham, Alabama and Richard Johnson tries to make heads or tails out of the curious case of Chris Walker.
On a “final” edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, the gang gets together during the fall semester for the last time. AlligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson puts little stock into winning a press conference, staff writer Morgan Moriarty does Christmas in a big way and we say goodbye to staff writer Jonathan Czupryn who’s leaving us after graduating later this month.
On a “rivalrous” edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, the gang talks rivalry week and eulogizes the Will Muschamp era. Staff writer Jonathan Czupryn gives insight into how the other half enjoys Thanksgiving, sports editor Jordan McPherson shares love for a southern style turkey day, alligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson breaks down Florida’s offensive line situation and staff writer Morgan Moriarty enjoys #TALKINBOUTTHENOLES.
On a “technologically difficult” episode of the alligatorSports Podcast, the gang tries to make some sense of the Leon Orr situation. AlligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson isn’t buying Florida’s improvement just yet, staff writer Morgan Moriarty continues her culinary education and staff writer Jonathan Czupryn gets golden.
On a “blanketed” edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, the gang prepares for a frigid foray to Nashville by talking about the upcoming Florida-Vanderbilt matchup. AlligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson goes way too deep into a BBQ rabbit hole, staff writer Morgan Moriarty picks Notre Dame to win a football game (LOL, ok, we’re kidding about that one) and staff writer Jonathan Czupryn tries to shake off a bad day.
On a “political” edition of the alligatorSports podcast, the gang talks about the World’s Largest Cocktail Party. AlligatorSports online editor Richard Johnson continues his dogged support of the Stanford Cardinal, alligatorSports editor Jordan McPherson picks up on pop culture references better than the rest of the group and staff writers Morgan Moriarty and Jonathan Czupryn have a slight disagreement.
On a “fever-stricken” edition of the alligatorSports podcast, we argue about whether or not Dan Mullen really is the guy for Florida if Will Muschamp is no longer head coach. AlligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson isn’t so sure about Mississippi State’s success, staff writer Morgan Moriarty expresses disdain for in-season firings and we try to pick a country music walk-up song for alligatorSports editor Jordan McPherson.
On a “sketchy” edition of the alligatorSports podcast the gang talks about what lies behind the office’s mysterious back door. AlligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson has an attack of the quacks, staff writer Morgan Moriarty offers her analysis on this week’s games of note, we try to keep staff writer Jonathan Czupryn awake and podcast alum Josh Jurnovoy makes a cameo to talk about the Treon Harris sexual battery investigation.
On a “venomous” edition of the alligatorSports podcast, the gang is joined by Justin Hall of Saturday Down South to preview the Florida-Tennessee matchup. AlligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson is feeling really blue about one of his game picks, staff writer Morgan Moriarty displays her reptile knowledge and staff writer Jonathan Czupryn has a story to tell.
On a “backup quarterback” edition of the podcast, the gang debates the merits of Jeff Driskel and Treon Harris. AlligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson gives an off the beaten path playoff prediction, noted Harris hater Morgan Moriarty picks Miami over Duke and staff writer Jonathan Czupryn opines on onions.
On a “man down, man up” edition of the alligatorSports podcast, the gang tries to carry on without staff writer Jonathan Czupryn who has been deactivated for the week, angering podcast fantasy league team owners everywhere. Alligatorsports.org editor Richard Johnson tells you what he’d do if he had Lane Kiffin’s job, staff writer Morgan Moriarty lavishes praise on the Crimson Tide and alligatorSports editor Jordan McPherson wants to build a snowman.
On an “ab-friendly” edition of the podcast, the gang discusses favorite Florida uniform combinations, how far UF’s offense will regress against Kentucky and a tentative bracket for the best burrito in Gainesville. Staff writer Morgan Moriarty continues to gush over Todd Gurley, we teach alligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson where wine comes from, sports editor Jordan McPherson makes his triumphant return and staff writer Jonathan Czupryn helps narrate a cardio portion of the podcast.
On a “crow eating” edition of the alligatorSports podcast, the gang talks about how off alligatorSports.org editor Richard Johnson’s predictions were, staff writer Morgan Moriarty’s love for Georgia running back Todd Gurley and staff writer Jonathan Czupryn’s bone to pick with former Florida coach Urban Meyer. They also discuss Twitter questions sent to the @alligatorSports Twitter account including the epic showdown that finally decides which is better: Moe’s or Chipotle.
On a “bid day extravaganza” edition of the alligatorSports podcast, host Josh Jurnovoy makes sure things don’t run into the ground as alligatorsports.org editor, Richard Johnson along with staff writers Morgan Moriarty and Jonathan Czupryn rant and rave. The group discusses UF’s season opener against Idaho, predicts how well the Gators will do, makes game picks from some of the high profile games across the country and take your questions tweeted to the @alligatorSports Twitter account.
On a "Don't Call It a Comeback" edition of the alligatorSports podcast, new host Josh Jurnovoy is joined by sports editor Adam Lichtenstein, alligatorSports.org online editor Jonathan Czupryn, recruiting writer Morgan Moriarty and softball writer Jordan McPherson. The group discusses Chris Walker's much-anticipated debut, Florida's recruiting class following National Signing Day and the Gators softball team's season-opening weekend.
On a "Tech-Savvy" edition of the alligatorSports podcast, host Josh Jurnovoy is joined by alligatorSports editor Adam Lichtenstein, assistant editor Landon Watnick and alligatorSports.org editor Jonathan Czupryn. The gang discusses Florida basketball's win against Kentucky, the baseball team's season-opening series win against Maryland and an update to some old awards.
On an "End of Gregulation" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by alligatorSports writers Joe Morgan, Phil Heilman and Landon Watnick to talk Gators football and basketball. The guys open by discussing the hiring of special teams coordinator Jeff Choate and the transfer of guard Jessamen Dunker. From there the conversation moves to the NFL Draft, during which eight Gators were selected and another six signed as undrafted free agents. The topic then spontaneously shifts to Tim Tebow's release and what his next move may be. Next up is the UF hoops segment, during which the guys discuss incoming transfer Eli Carter and project a starting five for the 2013-14 season. Finally, the show wraps up with a little bit of reflection as Luca signs off for one last time.
On a "Markevious Bingo" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by a throng of alligatorSports writers to talk Gators football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Spring football is up first, as Joe Morgan, Adam Pincus and Phil Heilman discuss the spring's hottest stories and take a position-by-position look ahead to the 2013 season. Pincus then takes center stage to break down UF baseball's slow start and outline the keys to getting back on the top of the Southeastern Conference. Heilman leads the way in a discussion of the women's basketball team's run to the WNIT Final Four, and then Landon Watnick jumps on to put the 2012-13 Gators basketball season to bed. The guys analyze UF's loss in the Elite Eight and remember Florida's departed seniors. This show runs more than 90 minutes, so it'd probably be best to take it in small doses.
On a "Spunky bunch" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by alligatorSports hoops writer Landon Watnick to preview Florida's trip to Dallas for the Sweet 16. After recapping UF's wins against Northwestern State and Minnesota, the guys look ahead to the matchup with surprising underdog Florida Gulf Coast. From there, the guys look ahead to potential Elite Eight opponents Kansas and Michigan. Next, a special guest jumps on for a discussion of the state of UF's basketball program and whether Billy Donovan would ever consider taking another job. Finally, the guys wrap up the show with their South region predictions.
On an "NCAA Tournament Extravaganza" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by alligatorSports assistant editor Phil Heilman to preview the Big Dance. The guys talk about SEC Awards for Billy Donovan and Erik Murphy before recapping Florida's weekend at the SEC Tournament. Next, the guys look forward to the NCAA Tournament, assessing UF's chances and breaking down its path before predicting every other tournament game, including selections for the Final Four and National Championship.
On an "Outphysicaling" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by alligatorSports basketball writer Landon Watnick to catch up on the latest in Florida hoops. The show opens with a recap of UF's win against Alabama on Saturday, which featured Will Yeguete's return from a knee injury. From there, the guys break down Florida's loss against Tennessee on Tuesday. After talking about Casey Prather, Mike Rosario, Kenny Boynton, Patric Young, Scottie Wilbekin and the meaning of "clutch," the guys wrap up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
On a "My game is kind of like DeVon Walker's" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by alligatorSports basketball writer Landon Watnick to recap the week in Florida hoops. The guys discuss Will Yeguete's knee injury, the impact his absence will have and the players who might be called upon to step up and fill his void. The duo then breaks down Florida's loss against Arkansas on Tuesday and its bounce-back win against Mississippi State on Saturday, including Billy Donovan's decision to not start Scottie Wilbekin. Finally, the two preview UF's matchup against Kentucky before wrapping up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On an "Overdue basketball extravaganza" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by alligatorSports writers Katie Agostin and Landon Watnick to discuss the 2012-13 Florida basketball season. The group debates whether UF is deserving of the No. 1 ranking and breaks down how and why the Gators defense has been so successful. Each gives their selection for team MVP to this point, which leads to a player-by-player discussion of the entire roster. Finally, the group wraps up the show with Gator Guarantees as part of a preview for UF's upcoming games against Arkansas and Mississippi State.
On a "On a Bane's dark cellar thing" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Rivals' Bryan Holt and The Miami Herald's Matt Watts to recap the 2012 Florida football season. The guys evaluate Sharrif Floyd, Matt Elam, Jelani Jenkins and Jordan Reed leaving early for the NFL and Dominique Easley's decision to return. From there, the group remembers UF's graduating seniors and projects starters for next season. They also discuss the transfers of Jacoby Brissett, De'Ante Saunders, Willie Bailey, Chris Johnson and Matt Patchan before providing a brief look back at Florida's 33-23 loss to Louisville in the Sugar Bowl. The focus then shifts to Alabama's win in the national championship game and how Florida fits into the 2013 college football landscape. Finally, the guys wrap up the show by giving their selections for offensive MVP, defensive MVP, play of the year and lasting impression.
On a "Bombs explode" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Adam Pincus and Rivals' Bryan Holt to preview Florida's matchup against Louisville in the Sugar Bowl. They discuss why UF isn't playing Oklahoma, how the Gators are approaching the game and which young players will benefit the most from the extra bowl practices. They also predict new wide receivers coach Joker Phillips' impact and react to Matt Elam's selection to the AP All-America first team. Finally, the guys predict both the Sugar Bowl and BCS National Championship before making their final Gator Guarantees of the season.
On a "Step Up 3D Revolution" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Joe Morgan and Adam Pincus to recap Florida's 37-26 win against Florida State. The guys debate whether the Gators belong at No. 4 in the BCS rankings and if UF should be considered for selection to the BCS title game ahead of the eventual SEC champion. The crew discusses the keys to Florida's turnaround and why the Gators tend to play down to their competition. From there, the group breaks down UF's back-and-forth win against FSU, highlighting the most impressive performances on offense and defense. Finally, the show wraps up with the weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Awards for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decisions of the Week.
On an "All the girls think he's dreamy" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Adam Pincus and The Miami Herald's Matt Watts to talk Florida football and preview Saturday's showdown against Florida State. The guys discuss the Gators' No. 4 BCS ranking, potential national title game scenarios and whether UF should be worried about Oregon making up ground. The guys debate whether Jeff Driskel is a better option than Jacoby Brissett before diving into position-by-position previews of the matchup with the Seminoles, all the way on down to the punters. Finally, the crew wraps up the show with score predictions and Gator Guarantees.
On a "Follow NotGregLuca" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by The Miami Herald's Matt Watts and Rivals' Bryan Holt to recap Florida's 17-9 loss to Georgia. The guys talk about the Gators' No. 7 BCS ranking and the best- and worst-case scenarios for the rest of the season. The crew dissects UF's turnover problem, the team's passing struggles, the offensive line play, another quiet day for Mike Gillislee and Florida's continued defensive dominance. Finally, the guys wrap up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
On a "Pincus has a date" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined alligatorSports writers Josh Jurnovoy and Adam Pincus to preview Florida's matchup against Georgia. The guys talk about the Gators' strategy for dealing with Aaron Murray, Jarvis Jones, Bacarri Rambo and the pressure of an SEC Championship play-in game. Finally, the guys wrap up the show with score predictions and Gator Guarantees.
On a "Dreadlocks on Chatroulette" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by The Miami Herald's Matt Watts and Rivals.com's Bryan Holt to discuss Florida's No. 2 ranking in the BCS standings and the keys to UF's miraculous one-year turnaround. The guys do a position-by-position recap of Florida's 44-11 win against South Carolina before wrapping up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
On a "Shoot 'em up with whatever" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by alligatorSports writers Joe Morgan, Adam Pincus and Josh Jurnovoy to talk Florida football. The crew discusses UF's No. 2 ranking in the first BCS standings, the problems with Florida's passing offense and the team's ability to force turnovers. The guys then preview Saturday's game against South Carolina, including score predictions and Gator Guarantees, before wrapping up the show with talk about the atmosphere on campus.
On a "Weed isn't a performance enhancing substance" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by the Miami Herald's Matt Watts and Rivals' Bryan Holt to break down Florida's upset of LSU. The crew debates Florida's ranking in the AP Poll and Mike Gillislee's Heisman candidacy before previewing Saturday's matchup against Vanderbilt. Finally, the crew wraps up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Awards for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
On a "Out the wazoo" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Alligator writers Joe Morgan, Josh Jurnovoy and Adam Pincus to talk Florida football. The guys debate whether UF is a legitimate contender after its 4-0 start before previewing Saturday's showdown with LSU. Finally, the crew wraps up the show with score predictions and Gator Guarantees.
On a "Who would you let babysit your kids?" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Matt Watts of the Miami Herald and Bryan Holt of Rivals to recap Florida's 27-14 win against Bowling Green and discuss Will Muschamp's decision to name Jeff Driskel the starting quarterback. The guys then look ahead to the weekend's matchup against Texas A&M, ultimately predicting the score in this week's edition of Gator Guarantees.
On a "Season Preview Extravaganza" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Josh Jurnovoy and Joe Morgan to look ahead to Florida football's 2012 season. The guys make up for their long absence with a comprehensive, position-by-position preview, including discussions about which players are expected to take major steps forward and how every piece fits into Brent Pease's new offensive system. Finally, the discussion culminates in predictions of UF's final record.
On a "Stripper and Go Buffs" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by John Boothe, Bryan Holt and Matt Watts to put a long overdue cap on the spring semester in Florida sports. The show opens with some football talk, with the guys breaking down the Gators who were selected in the NFL Draft and their chances of success at the next level. From there the discussion shifts to Ronald Powell's ACL injury and some brief observations from the spring football season. After that the guys talk Florida basketball, breaking down who is staying and who is leaving as part of a look ahead to 2012-13, including projected rankings and a possible starting five. The show then wraps up with some baseball talk, as Holt and Watts dissect the baseball team's fall from the No. 1 spot in the national rankings, including a discussion of what's gone wrong and what the Gators have to do to get back on track and potentially win a national title.
On an "NCAA Tournament Extravaganza" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by John Boothe and Matt Watts to preview Florida's trip to Omaha for the NCAA Tournament. The guys break down UF's matchup against Virginia, the potential showdown with Missouri after that and the future of Brad Beal and Patric Young. After the extensive Florida section, the guys reveal their bracket predictions, from first round upsets all the way through to the Final Four.
On a "Will Yeguete's foot" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by John Boothe to recap the last two weeks in Florida basketball. The guys break down the effects of Yeguete's injury, Florida's continued search for leadership and the emergence of Brad Beal. Finally, the guys preview the Kentucky game and the SEC Tournament before making Gator Guarantees about UF's NCAA Tournament seeding.
On a "Bulging muscles" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Matt Watts and Bryan Holt to preview the 2012 Florida baseball season. The guys break down UF's weekend rotation and bullpen, discuss the Gators' rise to the pinnacle of college baseball and provide position-by-position analysis of Florida's lineup. To close out the show, the guys make Gator Guarantees for the team, players and even the fans.
On a "Bow to your sensei" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by John Boothe to break down the week in Florida hoops and discuss the latest injury news. The guys talk about UF's two-game losing skid and bounce-back win over Alabama before revisiting the discussions about Brad Beal's rise to prominence and Patric Young's recent struggles. They also touch on Erving Walker's shooting woes before giving a brief preview of UF's next three games and making some Gator Guarantees.
On a "Powerful finesse" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by John Boothe to recap the week in Florida hoops and preview Tuesday's matchup with Kentucky. The guys break down UF's last three games, ask whether Brad Beal is the best player on the team and discuss Patric Young's struggles. They then enter into an extensive preview of the matchup against UK, which includes ranking the ten starters, breaking down some individual matchups and identifying UF's keys to victory.
On an "I hate Renardo Sidney" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by John Boothe and Matt Watts to talk Florida hoops. The guys recap UF's last three games, including a pair of road wins, before breaking down Patric Young, Scottie Wilbekin and Mike Rosario. They then wrap up the show with previews of this week's games and some Gator Guarantees for Saturday's showdown with Mississippi State.
On a "Recruiting Extravaganza" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Kelly Price and InsideTheGators.com's Bryan Holt to preview national signing day. They review the prospects who have already committed to Florida and identify some potential starters before talking about Muschamp's recruiting strategy and the impact different members of his staff have on the process. Finally, they wrap up the show with some national signing day predictions.
On a "Bringing the swagger back" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Matt Watts and FightinGators.com's Cody Jones to look back on the year in Florida football. The guys analyze the Pease hire and Florida's win in the Gator Bowl before conducting a broad season recap and looking ahead to 2012. Finally, they wrap up the show with the usual awards: The Ahmad Black Awards for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decisions of the Week.
On a "John Brenkus is a fraud" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Matt Watts and John Boothe to break down all the latest news in Florida basketball. The guys put the season into perspective, decide on the best win and worst loss and then rank the five starters. Finally, they wrap up the show with some UF hoops New Year's resolutions and their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Awards for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decisions of the Week.
On a "Pros and Khans" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Matt Watts and Tom Green to break down Urban Meyer's new job and all the happenings in Florida football. The guys review the Florida State game and look into the future of some players, coaches and the defense as a whole. Finally, they wrap up the show with their NFL-themed weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Awards for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decisions of the Week.
On a "Clown shoes" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Matt Watts to break down the week in Florida football. The guys recap the Furman game, review some of the week's biggest storylines and preview UF's matchup with Florida State. Finally, they wrap up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On a "Basketball extravaganza" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by John Boothe and InsideTheGators.com's Kyle Maistri to talk Florida hoops. The guys rant about Tim Tebow, recap UF's first three games and dissect all of the Gators' strengths and weaknesses. Finally, they wrap up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Awards for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decisions of the Week.
On a "Greg does impressions" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Tyler Jett and FightinGators.com's Cody Jones to talk about the Florida's future and preview the big matchup with the Paladins of Furman. The guys break down the freshman class, Trey Burton's future, and Urban Meyer's potential return to coaching before wrapping up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On a "DUUUU-VALLLLL" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Tom Green and Matt Watts to recap Florida's loss to South Carolina. As always, the guys cover offense, defense and Gators in the NFL before wrapping up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
On a "Tyler's getting a haircut" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Tyler Jett and FightinGators.com's Cody Jones to dissect Florida's matchup with South Carolina. The guys talk offense, defense, hands team and a little nonsense before wrapping up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On a "What's BBVA Compass?" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Tom Green and Matt Watts to put UF's season in perspective and break down the win against Vanderbilt. The guys rank the top 10 Gators in the NFL before wrapping up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Awards for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decisions of the Week.
On a "Bad defense wins the Gator Bowl" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Tyler Jett and FightinGators.com's Cody Jones to preview Florida's matchup with Vanderbilt. The guys talk about whether 2011 is a lost season for UF football, the team's recruiting policy and even a little Gators basketball. Then they wrap up the show with an email and their Gator Guarantees.
On a "Don't mess with Captain" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Tom Green and Matt Watts to break down Florida's loss to Georgia. The guys discuss Brantley's return, Muschamp's deception and UF's penalty problems. Finally, they wrap up the show with Gators in the NFL and their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
On a "Least bad" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Tyler Jett to discuss all the happenings from the Florida football bye week. The guys talk about the transfers of Gerald Christian and Robert Clark before breaking down UF's weekend matchup against Georgia. Finally, they wrap up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
alligatorSports Podcast 10-21-11 On a "Small Sports Extravganza" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, hosts Greg Luca and John Boothe fill the bye week void with talk about every other Florida sport currently in action. The guys welcome numerous guest beat writers to discuss everything from basketball to swimming. Here's how it breaks down: 1:00-16:45 -- Men's hoops … 16:45-40:10 -- Alligator writer Josh Jurnovoy with soccer … 40:10-1:02:50 -- Alligator writers Bryan Holt and Joe Morgan with volleyball … 1:02:50-1:12:20 -- Morgan with women's hoops … 1:12:20-1:19:55 -- Alligator writer Alex Peckham with swimming … 1:19:55-1:30:00 -- Cross country, golf and tennis
On a "Gators in the CFL" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by staff writers Tom Green and Matt Watts to talk about Muschamp's tirade and Florida's defeat at the hands of Auburn. They break down UF's play on both offense and defense, discuss potential jersey changes and talk Gators in the NFL. Then they wrap up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week, including a few bonus Wills.
On a "BREAKING NEWS!" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by staff writer Tyler Jett and FightinGators.com's Cody Jones to discuss the announcement that Jacoby Brissett will be Florida's starter against Auburn. The guys break down how the Gators match up with the Tigers on both sides of the ball before wrapping up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
alligatorSports Podcast 10-10-11 On a "Pig in a chicken coop" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by staff writers Tom Green and Matt Watts to break down Florida's loss to LSU. The guys recap their adventures in New Orleans with the help of a couple friends from the Bayou before wrapping up the show with Gators in the NFL and their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Awards for Excellence in the Field of Sports and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
On a "Who's at Q?" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by staff writer Tyler Jett and FightinGators.com's Cody Jones to preview Florida's game against LSU. The guys discuss the outlook for Jeff Driskel and Jacoby Brissett before breaking down Florida's issues against the run. Then they wrap up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On a "Funny-Looking Goatee" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Tom Green and Matt Watts to recap Alabama's demolition of Florida. They discuss John Brantley's injury and Jeff Driskel's prospects before breaking down what went wrong on both sides of the ball and touching on a few bright spots. Then they wrap up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Awards for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decisions of the Week.
On a "Walgreens and Urban Outfitters" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by Tyler Jett to preview Florida's showdown against Alabama. The guys draw up their version of the ideal game plan for both teams and break down a number of key matchups before predicting the final score. Then they wrap up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On a "Which Pouncey is it?" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by staff writers Tom Green and Matt Watts to break down Florida's victory over Kentucky. They review UF's performance on both offense and defense, read a few listener emails and talk Gators in the NFL. Then they wrap up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week, including some unexpected bonus honors.
On a "Kickers Matter" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by staff writers Tom Green and Matt Watts to dissect Florida's win over Tennessee. The guys provide a recap of what they saw on both offense and defense, break down UF's penalty issues and hold a lively debate on kickers. Then they wrap up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
On a "Free T-shirt Giveaway" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by staff writer Tyler Jett and FightinGators.com's Cody Jones to make up for lost time and break down the last week in Florida football. The guys provide a UAB recap, talk injury and arrest news and preview Saturday's showdown with Tennessee. Then they wrap up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On an "Free Sharrif" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by staff writer Tyler Jett and FightinGators.com's Cody Jones to preview Florida's matchup against UAB. The guys provide an update on Sharrif Floyd's eligibility issues and discuss Texas A&M's potential move to the SEC. Then they wrap up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On an "If you wanna win, put Rainey in!" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by staff writers Tom Green and Matt Watts to break down Florida's season opening win over FAU. The guys touch on Sharrif Floyd's eligibility issues before giving UF's performance a position-by-position analysis. After that, they wrap up the show with their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the Field of Sport and the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
alligatorSports Podcast 9-02-11 On a "Who let the Owls out?" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca is joined by staff writer Tyler Jett and FightinGators.com's Cody Jones to preview Florida's season and Saturday's matchup with FAU. The guys talk injury news and position battles before breaking down what the Gators should look like on both sides of the ball and wrapping up the show with some predictions and Gator Guarantees.
alligatorSports Podcast 8-28-11 On an "Experimental" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host and incompetent first-time producer Greg Luca is joined by staff writers Tyler Jett and Tom Green to mess with audio settings and discuss the last two weeks in Florida football. The guys talk about injury news, Muschamp's tirade and some position-by-position storylines before giving out their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the World of Sport and, of course, the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
On a "TKO" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Greg Luca and staff writers Matt Watts, Tyler Jett and Tom Green are back to discuss Texas A&M and the seemingly imminent SEC expansion; freshman tight end A.C. Leonard and the injury he suffered in camp; and position battles at cornerback, wide receiver and outside linebacker. The guys also give you their weekly awards: The Ahmad Black Award for Excellence in the World of Sport and, of course, the Will Hill Awful Life Decision of the Week.
On a "One Clap" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, new host Greg Luca welcomes back writers Matt Watts, Tyler Jett and Tom Green to discuss the Gators Media Day and break down the Florida football team position by position. We also discuss the recent arrests and provide a Gator Guarantee for the 2011 season.
On a "Getting The Hang Of It" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Jesse Simonton, Matt Watts, Bryan Holt and John Boothe are back to discuss the crazy weekend in Hoover, Ala., that saw the Gators baseball claim its first Southeastern Conference Tournament title in 20 years. Also up for discussion is the Florida softball team making the trek to Oklahoma City for the fourth straight year, and much, much more.
On a "Boothe Goes Wild" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, host Jesse Simonton and esteemed writers Matt Watts, John Boothe and Bryan Holt break down the Florida baseball team's Super Regional victory over Mississippi State and the Gators' chances in Omaha, Neb., at the College World Series. Boothe tells us why his Boston Bruins would go on to win the Stanley Cup, and, finally, we discuss some good ole American soccer. The podcast's new awards segment is also introduced.
On a "Did You See Her Throw: We're New At This" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Jesse Simonton takes over as host for his first show featuring Matt Watts, Bryan Holt and John Boothe. The guys recap the weekend that was in Gators sports, including the contentious softball matchups between UF and UCLA, baseball sealing a share of its second straight Southeastern Conference title and lacrosse playing in the NCAA Tournament. Simonton shares an interesting exchange he had with coach Kevin O'Sullivan, Holt and Boothe go toe-to-toe on some Bruins-Lightning hockey, we talk Heat-Bulls, Joakim Noah and more.
On a "This One's For Us, Part Deux: Electric Boogaloo" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry hosts his final show with an all-star lineup of Jesse Simonton, Greg Luca, Tyler Jett, Anthony Chiang and InsideTheGators.com's Kyle Maistri. The guys recap some breaking Florida football and basketball news, ponder the recent increase in student season ticket prices and talk about their most and least enjoyable moments of the year in Gators sports. They also reminisce fondly on Adam and Anthony's time at the Alligator and hand out their yearly awards.
On a "What Comes Around, Comes Around" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry and Anthony Chiang welcome back former Alligator writer Mike McCall, currently with The Miami Herald (and Mochi), to discuss Saturday's Orange and Blue Debut and the end of the Florida spring football season. The guys discuss the absolutely dismal showing from UF's offense and look for a few silver linings before ultimately concluding that fans should lower their expectations. The trio also talks about the recent arrests of UF basketball players Cody Larson and Erik Murphy before handing out their weekly awards and backing into an "Intro to Sports Journalism" segment.
On a "Shoutout to Connecticut, Part 2" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry is joined by Greg Luca, Jesse Simonton and InsideTheGators.com's Kyle Maistri to discuss Florida's spring football practice season, preview the Orange and Blue Debut, look back at the NCAA Tournament and talk a little Florida baseball. The guys wrap up the show by discussing the NCAA's hypocrisy and handing out their weekly awards.
On a "Werner-NBA" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Greg Luca, Jesse Simonton and Anthony Chiang overcome a crushing technical error to bring you a little Florida basketball coverage following the end of the Gators' season -- a 74-71 overtime loss to Butler in the Elite Eight. The guys originally recorded 40 solid minutes of hard-hitting, highly debated basketball talk, but that file was mysteriously lost in the depths of Adam's MacBook, so they bounced back with a quick recap. The final two segments -- Intro to Sports Journalism and our weekly awards -- stood the test of time, however, and are here in their entirety. We apologize for the error.
On a "Brackets are brackets" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Greg Luca, Jesse Simonton and GatorBait.net's Kyle Maistri join host Adam Berry to discuss the Florida basketball team's run into the Sweet 16, the NCAA Tournament as a whole and the start of the Gators spring football practice schedule. The guys also discuss the idea of fanhood vs. objectivity in journalism and hand out their weekly awards.
On a "Bracketology 201" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry welcomes Greg Luca, Jesse Simonton and GatorBait.net's Kyle Maistri to discuss Florida basketball and the NCAA Tournament bracket. The guys break down how the Gators got their No. 2 seed in the Southeast region, what UF can do with it and how the field sets up for at least an Elite Eight run. In a yearly tradition unlike any other, the foursome then picks each opening-round NCAA Tournament game and eventually reveals their Elite Eight, Final Four and national champion. The guys round out the show with their weekly awards.
On a "Veterinarians of Milwaukee" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry and Greg Luca bring the mobile studio on the road as they record on the way back from Nashville, Tenn., and the Gators' final regular-season game, a conference title-clinching win over Vanderbilt. The guys break down the game, ponder the importance of Florida's first SEC championship since 2006-07 and take an early look at the SEC Tournament bracket. They also discuss the highs and lows of being the Alligator's basketball beat writer and hand out their weekly awards, covering both the UF-Vandy game and their misadventures in Nashville.
On a "There are no great Gators in politics" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry is joined by Jesse Simonton, Greg Luca and GatorBait.net's Kyle Maistri for a wide-ranging, free-flowing discussion about Florida basketball, sports journalism and a variety of other topics. The guys catch up on the Gators' recent games as the regular season winds down, look forward to the final week and evaluate their future in the SEC and NCAA tournaments. The second segment focuses on the concept of "great Gators" as viewed by Florida fans and transitions into a discussion about the way sports journalists are perceived by other members of the media.
On a "Screw You, Lenny Kravitz" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry is joined by baseball beat writers Jesse Simonton and Tom Green to talk about the Gators' opening-weekend sweep of USF and preview the upcoming season for No. 1 Florida. The guys discuss UF's outstanding staff of pitchers, the team's potent lineup and how the Gators will fare this season under the pressure that comes with being the nation's top-ranked team. They wrap up the show by pondering how advanced statistics have affected sports journalism, particularly in baseball, and handing out their weekly awards.
On a "Life, Love and Basketball" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Jesse Simonton, Greg Luca and GatorBait.net's Kyle Maistri talk about all things related to Florida basketball. The guys discuss the Gators' recent hot streak, revisit the debate about the team's best player, defend Erving Walker, ponder where they stand in the SEC. They also try to guess the potential SEC Player of the Year and look at where the SEC ranks among the top conferences in college basketball. In the "Intro to Sports Journalism" segment, the guys discuss the process of interviewing athletes and coaches, and they wrap up the show with their weekly awards.
On an "All recruiting, all the time" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry is joined by recruiting writer Tom Green and special guest Ed Aschoff from the Gainesville Sun. The three review Florida coach Will Muschamp's first recruiting class with the Gators, take a look back at National Signing Day and discuss in detail nearly every player in the class. The guys also talk about the challenges and rewards of covering recruiting before handing out their Super Bowl-centric weekly awards.
On a "Shoutout to Connecticut" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry is joined by Tyler Jett and Greg Luca to discuss the week in Florida football news, including Stan Drayton's departure to Ohio State and Janoris Jenkins' recent legal trouble. The guys also discuss the Florida basketball team's continued inconsistency as well as who they view as the Gators' best player. They wrap up the show by discussing the process of filing stories and handing out their weekly awards.
On a "Tarring and Feathering" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry welcomes back former Alligator employee and current GatorBait.net reporter Kyle Maistri, who joins Jesse Simonton in an in-depth discussion of the Gators basketball team. The guys review Florida's up-and-down week, including a low-scoring win at Auburn and impressive victory over Arkansas, and talk about virtually every aspect of the squad. They also discuss worn-out sportswriting cliches and hand out their weekly awards.
On a "Puzzle of mediocrity" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry is joined by Tyler Jett, Greg Luca and podcast first-timer Jesse Simonton to discuss the latest Florida football news -- including the return of John Brantley and Janoris Jenkins -- as well as the last week in Gators basketball. The guys also talk about how new forms of media have affected sports journalism, hand out their weekly awards and freestyle about a number of other topics, both related and unrelated.
On a "Did You Miss Us?" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry returns to the host's chair and is joined by Anthony Chiang and Greg Luca to explain the show's absence, talk about some of the recent developments in Florida football and review the Gators basketball team's season to this point. The guys also unveil a new segment, hand out their weekly awards and banter to their hearts' content.
On a "trick play" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri and Mike McCall discuss UF's recent loss and LSU's fake field goal late in the game. The guys also talk about the Gators' offensive struggles and the impact Chris Rainey's return will have on it. They end the show with their Wondys and Majors.
On a "Not Ready to Play" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri and Tyler Jett break down Florida's upcoming matchup against LSU. The guys also discuss the injuries in UF's backfield. They end the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On a "Houndstooth" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri, Anthony Chiang and Mike McCall discuss what went wrong in UF's loss to Alabama. The guys tell you what they saw and dissect some missed opportunities by the Gators. They end the show with their Majors and Wondys.
On an "Early Morning" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri, Anthony Chiang and podcast production specialist Harrison Diamond break down all that is the Alabama-Florida game. They give you their key matchup of the game and predict the final score. The guys also give you their Gator Guarantees before ending the show.
On an "Uncreative" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri, Anthony Chiang and Tyler Jett discuss UF's win against Kentucky. The guys also break down Trey Burton's record performance against the Wildcats. They end the show with their Majors and Wondys.
On a "No Ceilings" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri and Anthony Chiang give their reactions to UF's win against Tennessee on Saturday. They also give some telling offensive statistics from the game thanks to the help of podcast producer Harrison Diamond. The guys also discuss the Gators' upcoming game versus Kentucky before giving their opinion on some other SEC teams that are ranked in the top 25. They close the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On an "It's Time to Die" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri, Mike McCall and Tyler Jett discuss Chris Rainey's recent arrest and UF's upcoming game against Tennessee. They also analyze the Gators' recent offensive struggles before ending the show with their Majors and Wondys.
On a "Big Four" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri, Tyler Jett and Anthony Chiang break down UF's matchup against USF. They discuss what they expect the Gators to do in order to contain quarterback B.J. Daniels before getting into this weekend's volleyball tournament. The guys end the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On a "lost car" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri, Mike McCall and Tyler Jett talk about UF's recent win against Miami (Ohio). They discuss the Gators' offensive struggles and Mike Pouncey's inability to snap the ball. The guys wrap up the show with their Majors and Wondys.
On a "goin' hard" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri, Mike McCall and Anthony Chiang preview the upcoming UF football season and Saturday's season opener against Miami (Ohio). Before ending the show, they tell you how they think the Gators will fare this year.
On a "lost tapes" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast , Kyle Maistri, Tyler Jett and Anthony Chiang preview the upcoming 2010 college football season. The guys break down the six major conferences and this year's Heisman race, before predicting the national champion to end the show.
On an "Impressive Specimen" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Tom Green, Anthony Chiang and Harrison Diamond break down the Maurkice Pouncey allegations and the NCAA's problem with agents. The guys then discuss Friday Night Lights before giving a rundown of recruits that stood out at the camp. They wrap up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On an "All About Championships " edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Tom Green and Anthony Chiang welcome UF Sports Information Director Sean Cartell to discuss Florida's second-place finish in the Directors' Cup. They also delve into news surrounding the Gators track and volleyball teams, before predicting some of the winners at this year's ESPY Awards. The guys close out the show by handing out their Majors and Wondys.
On an "Everything is Wrong With You" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Tom Green, Anthony Chiang and Harrison Diamond welcome special guest Adam Berry to discuss Florida's latest arrest and college football expansion. They then dive into UF's upcoming trip to the College World Series before Adam reflects on his summer internship with MLB.com and makes an announcement to the listeners. The guys close out the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On a "Cold War' edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Tom Green, Anthony Chiang and Greg Luca welcome guests Paul Runnestrand and Harrison Diamond to discuss the Florida softball team's trip to the Women's College World Series. They also analyze the UF baseball team's NCAA Regional and break down its chances in the super regional. The guys then go into the MLB Draft and talk about its impact on the Gators before getting into conference expansion in college football. They wrap up the show by giving out their Majors and Wondys.
On a "Clint Franklin arm waving" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Tyler Jett and Anthony Chiang welcome Gator Country writer Cody Jones to discuss the UF baseball team's play in last weekend's series against South Carolina. They also rate each one the position players and predict how the Gators will do in this week's SEC tournament. The guys wrap up the show with their Gator Guarantees.
On an "Illegal" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Tyler Jett, Anthony Chiang, Tom Green and Greg Luca break down the UF softball team's chances in this weekend's Regional. The guys also preview the baseball team's huge series in South Carolina. The winner of that three-game series will take home the regular-season conference title. They debut the Majors and Wondys to close out the show.
On a "The Kids are Running the Show" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Tyler Jett, Anthony Chiang and Tom Green discuss the hot play of the UF baseball and softball team and how they feel each squad will fare as the postseason nears. The guys also talk about some of the new Florida basketball recruits, including the recent incident involving Cody Larson. They also make their Gator Guarantees before wrapping up the show.
On a "This one's for us" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi, Kyle Maistri, Mike McCall and Phil Kegler celebrate the show's 100th Episode Spectacular by getting all nostalgic about their experiences covering the Gators throughout the year in their final podcast together. The guys bid farewell to Bobby and Phil, give out their final Reggies and Kyles and share a number of memorable experiences from covering the year in Florida sports before signing off for the summer.
On a "Trained Monkeys" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi and Tom Green discuss the Gators selected in the NFL Draft and provide analysis on where each was picked. They also break down the UF gymnastics team's fifth-place performance in the NCAA Championships this past weekend. The guys also make their Gator Guarantees.
On an "NFL Draft Special" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Kyle Maistri and Bobby Callovi discuss the NFL Draft and provide a detailed breakdown of the former Gators involved, where they will be picked and several other topics related to the Draft. Want to know when Tim Tebow, Carlos Dunlap, Maurkice Pouncey, Brandon Spikes and all the other former Gators will hear their names called this weekend? Then listen in.
On an "Orange and Blue Review" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Kyle Maistri and Bobby Callovi are joined by Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post to discuss the end of the Gators' spring football season and the Orange and Blue Debut. The guys also talk about a few of the standouts and disappointments from the spring, the recent NCAA football rule changes and some of the latest UF basketball recruiting news. They also make their Gator Guarantees and review some previous predictions.
On an "All gymnastics, all the time" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry and Bobby Callovi sit down with Florida gymnastics coach Rhonda Faehn to discuss the team's NCAA Regional victory and the Gators' upcoming NCAA Championship appearance in Gainesville. Coach Faehn discusses many different, interesting aspects of gymnastics, from recruiting to the serious physical toll the sport takes on the gymnasts' bodies. Adam and Bobby then wrap up the show with their weekly Reggies and Kyles.
On a "Loving all over him" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi and Kyle Maistri discuss some of the major storylines and position battles in Florida's spring practice season then talk about a few things to look forward to in the Orange and Blue game on Saturday. The guys also debate the merits, or lack thereof, of spring practice and the spring game, provide some updates on the latest Gators basketball news and make their Gator Guarantees.
On a "One More Shining Moment" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Kyle Maistri and Phil Kegler are joined by bracket champion and podcast first-timer Greg Luca to discuss the end of the NCAA Tournament, Duke's championship team and the impact of Butler's Tournament run. The guys also discuss the college basketball season as a whole, review some of their preseason predictions and talk about Florida softball before handing out their weekly awards.
On a "National champions" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry and Mike McCall sit down with Florida track and field coach Mike Holloway and Gators swimming coach Gregg Troy, both of whom recently won national titles and Coach of the Year honors. Holloway discuss the men's NCAA Indoor Championship and the transition into the outdoor season, while Troy talks about the men's and women's NCAA Championships. Both also provide interesting insight on various aspects of coaching, recruiting and the high expectations at a school like UF.
On a "You're a bad guy" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Mike McCall and Tyler Jett welcome in Alligator photographer and friend of the show Harrison Diamond to discuss the incident between Urban Meyer and Orlando Sentinel reporter Jeremy Fowler. The guys also talk about Florida football spring practice, some Gators baseball and the Ray Shipman transfer. In a fun, game show-esque segment, Harrison's encyclopedic knowledge of the football roster is put to the test, and the gang wraps up the show by making their Gator Guarantees.
On a "Mid-Majority" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi and Kyle Maistri discuss the end of the Florida basketball team's run, look forward to next year and give their thoughts on the Gators' season as a whole. The guys then hold back tears while checking out what the NCAA Tournament upsets have done to their brackets, re-predict the Sweet 16 and give out their weekly awards.
On a "Big Dance" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi and Kyle Maistri discuss Florida's first NCAA Tournament berth since winning back-to-back national championships, how the Gators will fare and a few other nuances of the newly released Tournament bracket before going in-depth and predicting every single game, from the highly contested play-in matchup to the national championship. The guys also hand out their weekly awards and talk a little football spring practice before signing off.
On an "Are we there yet?" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry and Kyle Maistri welcome friends of the show Travis Watson and Alligator sex columnist Michael "New Kid" Perrone into the Toyota Echo to record a podcast on the road back from Lexington, Ky. The guys discuss the Gators' 74-66 loss to Kentucky, UF's chances of getting back into the NCAA Tournament and the atmosphere inside Rupp Arena. The gang then wraps up the show with their weekly awards. Our apologies for any audio difficulties; we recorded this on I-75 in a moving vehicle.
On a "Four-four forty" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi, Kyle Maistri and Phil Kegler discuss some former Gators' performances at the NFL Combine, look at how it impacted their draft stocks and express their general dislike of the Combine. The guys also talk Florida basketball, including a discussion of the Gators' NCAA Tournament chances, and wrap up the show by giving out their weekly awards, making some Gator Guarantees and going off on several unrelated tangents.
On a "Tebow 2.0? Well, nevermind" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Mike McCall and Kyle Maistri welcome back Ben Volin from the Palm Beach Post to discuss Tim Tebow's throwing motion and what he will or won't do at the NFL Combine before receiving some relevant breaking news at the tail end of the show. The guys also talk about the other nine Gators at the Combine, some Florida basketball and a little UF baseball before making their Gator Guarantees.
On a "Do a little nationalism" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Phil Kegler, Kyle Maistri and Anthony Chiang discuss the Florida basketball team as it enters the final stretch of the season, the Gators' chances of making the NCAA Tournament and some other Bracketology. After Phil shares his experiences with UF's first-ever lacrosse game, the guys talk about the Gators baseball team's opening-weekend sweep and hand out their weekly awards.
On a "Dropping Knowledge" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Mike McCall, Bobby Callovi and Tyler Jett give their first impressions of Florida's newest assistant coaches and preview the UF baseball team's upcoming season. They cover everything from the Gators' starting pitching to their level of confidence in the team's position players, scattering in plenty of fun facts along the way. The guys then wrap up the show with their weekly awards and Gator Guarantees.
On a "Bracketology" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Kyle Maistri and Phil Kegler break down what the Gators need to do to make the NCAA Tournament, discuss some other teams on the bubble, revisit their initial Tourney predictions and revise their initial projections. The guys also discuss how Florida's basketball team has been playing recently and new defensive coordinator Teryl Austin before making their weekly Gator Guarantees.
On a "Greatest podcasting class of all time" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi and Mike McCall welcome Ed Aschoff from The Gainesville Sun to discuss Florida's 2010 recruiting class now that National Signing Day has come and gone. The guys also talk about the quick departure of defensive coordinator George Edwards and hand out their weekly awards.
On a special Mary Wise edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry and Kyle Maistri sit down with Florida volleyball coach Mary Wise for an in-depth interview that covers a wide range of topics related to NCAA volleyball, including the potential of sand volleyball as an official sport, the Gators team and the athletic landscape during Wise's nearly 20 years at UF.
On a "Recruits are like women" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Mike McCall and Phil Kegler discuss Tim Tebow's practice at the Senior Bowl and his controversial pro-life Super Bowl commercial. The guys also discuss the latest football recruiting news and the Gators men's basketball team's four-game SEC winning streak before making some Gator Guarantees.
On a "Jam-packed" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry returns to the host chair and is joined by Kyle Maistri and Bobby Callovi to discuss Urban Meyer's announcement that he will coach Florida's spring practice and the Gators men's basketball team's three-game winning streak. The guys also hand out their weekly awards and briefly discuss Adam's hellish trek to Arkansas.
On a "Where in the world is Dale?" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Kyle Maistri fills in for Adam Berry, who is on his way to the UF-Arkansas basketball game. Phil Kegler and Bobby Callovi join in to discuss the basketball team's latest win against LSU, the NFL Draft's early entrant pool and some lesser-known spring sport athletes. The trio hand out their Reggies and Kyles and make some sure-to-go-wrong Gator Guarantees.
On an "I'm hearing..." edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Kyle Maistri and Phil Kegler discuss the entire situation surrounding Lane Kiffin's move from Tennessee to USC -- including how it affects the Gators and the SEC East -- and break down all the recent developments in the world of Florida basketball before making their Gator Guarantees. Plus, the guys make a special announcement concerning a future podcast near the end of the show.
On a "Football Wrap Up" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi and Kyle Maistri cover some recent coaching and recruiting news, as well as a few players leaving early for the NFL and some who will be staying at UF. The guys also revisit the football season to discuss some of the year's best and worst memories, and they look back at the hit-or-miss college football predictions they made before the season started.
On an "Even when we're wrong, we're right" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Kyle Maistri and Phil Kegler recap Florida's Sugar Bowl victory and discuss some of the football coaching changes and rumors, some Gators juniors who could be leaving for the NFL and UF's recent recruiting efforts. The guys also look back a little on the Gators' season as a whole, talk some Florida basketball and hand out their weekly awards.
On a "Leave of Absence" edition of the alligatorSports podcast, Kyle Maistri fills in for Adam Berry as host and is joined by Phil Kegler (and eventually Mike McCall) as the guys podcast from New Orleans. Kyle and Phil give an extensive breakdown of the Urban Meyer retirement-unretirement saga and discuss the latest news surrounding the football team. Mike joins the duo late in the show and the three give out their Reggies and Kyles.
On a "Decade Retrospective" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Phil Kegler and Kyle Maistri gather around the microphone for their last full, in-studio show of the 2000s and piece together their all-decade Florida football and basketball teams. The guys also take a look back at some of the greatest games and moments of the past 10 years, make their college bowl game projections and hand out their decade-long Reggies and Kyles.
On a "Ray Guy Moment" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Kyle Maistri and Phil Kegler talk about some of the recent coaching changes in Florida's football program, Brian Kelly's move to Notre Dame and the effects all of the above will have on the Florida-Cincinatti Sugar Bowl. The guys also discuss UF's loss to Syracuse in Tampa, and in a special segment, they attempt to accurately guess the lines for 32 bowl games before making their weekly Gator Guarantees.
On a "Shot Man On Deck" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry and Kyle Maistri break down what went wrong for Florida in its SEC Championship Game loss to Alabama, from the defense's uncharacteristic struggles to the culmination of a season's worth of subpar offensive game planning. The duo then discusses the fallout from the game, including the impact on the Heisman race, the bowl picture and Urban Meyer's brief trip to the hospital.
On a "Deserve ain't got nothing to do with it" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi, Phil Kegler and Kyle Maistri preview the Florida-Alabama showdown in the SEC Championship Game, break down some specific matchups to watch and talk about the recent arrest of UF defensive end Carlos Dunlap. The guys also put their names on the line with two sets of Gator Guarantees to end the show.
On a "Just the two of us" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry and Kyle Maistri cover a wide array of topics, including Florida's rout of Florida State, the Senior Day festivities, the now-available Notre Dame coaching job, the Gators basketball team's successful weekend in Atlantic City and the controversial end of the USC-UCLA game. The two then end the show by giving out their weekly awards and breaking off into several unrelated non-sequiturs before ending the show.
On a "Finish the Mission" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry and Kyle Maistri cram a week's worth of content into one two-man show, discussing Florida's win against FIU and upcoming rivalry game against FSU. They also talk about the new jerseys the Gators will be wearing against the Seminoles and the difficult week in store for the UF men's basketball team before rounding out the show with their weekly awards and Gator Guarantees.
On a "Dropping the ball" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi and Mike McCall discuss the reasons for Florida's lack of big plays on offense, ponder which seven of his juniors UF coach Urban Meyer views as NFL-ready after this season and talk about the Notre Dame rumors once again resurfacing about Meyer. The guys also point out some Gators reserves who could see key time against FIU this weekend and make their weekly Gator Guarantees.
On a "Great Expectations" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Phil Kegler and Kyle Maistri break down Florida's 24-14 win at South Carolina. The guys discuss the unbelievable second half by the Gators defense, the offense's continued struggles and the extremely high -- albeit inconsistent and often confusing -- expectations coming from outside and within UF's football team this season. They wrap up the show with some UF basketball talk and their weekly awards.
On an "Analyzing Addazio" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Phil Kegler and Kyle Maistri break down UF offensive coordinator Steve Addazio's comments to the media this week and discuss the Gators offense's problems. The guys also preview the Florida-South Carolina game and discuss what they saw from the UF men's basketball team in the preseason before making their weekly Gator Guarantees.
On a "Hoopstravaganza" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi and Kyle Maistri briefly discuss Florida's 27-3 win against Vanderbilt before providing an in-depth preview of the Gators men's basketball team's upcoming season. The guys cover virtually every imaginable angle of the team, including how much different this year looks to be than the previous two and the potential of Kenny Boynton and Vernon Macklin. They wrap up the show with their weekly Reggie Nelson and Kyle Jackson awards.
On an "Eye-gouging" edition of the alligatorSports Podcast, Adam Berry, Bobby Callovi and Phil Kegler discuss Brandon Spikes' decision to sit out the entire Vanderbilt game and Urban Meyer's comments about the officiating in the Florida-Georgia game. The guys also preview the Gators' upcoming game against the Commodores and run through their top-five Heisman candidates before making their weekly Gator Guarantees.