And let’s be fair — Dykes isn’t crazy. He's doing his job, but adding a little spicey mustard. Kansas might soon be searching for Bill Self’s heir, and the lure of those peach baskets hanging in Allen Fieldhouse still tempt dreamers like Christmas lights in July. But really?

The man hasn’t even finished icing his celebratory soft drink when someone starts measuring him for a Rock Chalk blue blazer!

The scores showed as there were routines after routines for both squads that could have been perfect.

Those who were still around at the end were treated to a story that could be made up for a Hollywood movie, except it really happened.

Hring Donovan was a stroke of genius whether Jeremy Foley, the AD at the time, knew it or not. He spun the wheel and hit the jackpot. By Carlton Reese GatorBaitMedia.com The search for Billy Donovan takes place in every sport, and athletic directors across the country spin the wheel of available coaches hoping it lands on Donovan. Problem is, one does not normally find out if their hire is indeed Donovan until after the dice come up snake eyes. Donovan is the standard of all

Tommy Haugh dunks on Kentucky (UAA Communications Photo) If Todd Golden were searching for ways to keep the Gators focused and motivated during the days leading up to their first game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament next Friday afternoon he found them in the final five minutes of Florida’s 84-77 win over Kentucky at Rupp Arena.   There wasn’t much to complain about those first 35 minutes when the Gators (25-6, 16-2 SEC) were in their search and destroy mode. The Gat

The Gators have NEVER been a number one seed in back-to-back seasons in the NCAA Tournament And every time Florida has been a 1, they’ve made the Final Four.

(Photo by Bobby D'Alessio) It is time for 5th-ranked Florida (24-6, 15-2 SEC) to slam the door shut on the Southeastern Conference regular season. The Gators carry a 10-game winning streak that includes seven straight SEC road wins into today’s game with Kentucky (19-11, 9-8 SEC) and they want to carry the momentum of the regular season into the tournament phase of the season.   Win or lose today, the Gators will still be the conference champs and the No. 1 seed at next week’

Some people who just don’t fill up their comments with yada-yada-yada and know their stuff got my most recent attention on Sumrall’s dearly impact.

The Gator offense will once again need to shine if they want to defend home turf this weekend. With the injury to Ava Brown, the pitchers will be down a player that was heavily counted on to be a solid #2 starter this season.

Ever since the backcourt duo of Xaivian Lee and Boogie Fland found their mojo and their shot, the Gators have won 10 straight games…

There are no tattoos of “scared money” on him or his guys. There are daily scorecards that say “winner” or “loser.”