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There’s A Party Going On In Hogtown USA. Too Early? Nope!
Let’s not forget — this outfit started 5–4. Lost a few heartbreakers, heard the murmurs and now they’re top-four in everything that matters. That’s what we call responding to the critics — or as Billy Donovan used to say, “growing up right on time.”


I've Loved The Miracle On Ice, But I Also Loved The Miracle On Grass
u ask me on a lie detector test which moment was more startling and exhilarating — that, or Namath’s upset of the Colts in Super Bowl III — and I might just flunk, unable to pick.


Same old story, Gators come close against another top five opponent
Xavian Lee had his best game as a Gator against UConn (Photo by Chris Spears) NEW YORK – That elusive complete game that Todd Golden knows the Florida Gators (5-4) are capable of playing will have to wait. Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden was another one of those nights when the Gators flashed No. 18 Florida #Gators fall to 5-4 after 77-73 loss to No. 5 UConn in MSG. UF is playing the same game every time out vs. quality competition. Florida’s chance to win this game


Buddy Martin Blog: The Endless Nightmare Only Gets Worse
It was a grim night reminiscent of those bad dreams when Florida football was free-falling against Nebraska or Georgia.


It’s March, And There’s Madness
East is not East and South is not South, or East.


Florida Football: Sorry 'Bout Your Logo FSU. No, Not Really, Mikie.
We came for the black eyes, bloody noses and a little shin-kicking.


Gators Have Sir Isaac Newton On Their Side
It’s because, after all, this is Florida versus Kentucky. It’s not a bourbon tasting competition. It’s not a basketball game.


The Greatness That Is College Football Must Not Ever Be Taken For Granted
“The Ultimate Game,” it took about 25 Super Bowls before one finally measured up. Which caused Cowboy running back Duane Thomas to muse once


Viva Las Vegas! Gators Headed To 5th Straight Bowl For Matchup Against Oregon State
Viva Las Vegas! Gators Headed To 5th Straight Bowl For Matchup Against Oregon State


GatorBait Newsletter #3. Seeing Some Stars In Gainesville. Stand Back And Let The Big Gator Eat.
(UAA Graphic) The biggest “get” was the flipping of a four-star edge rusher from St.Petersburg Lakewood. Florida’s seventh 2023 commit...


NEWSLETTER: Buddy Martin’s GatorBait/Inside Straight: May 31, 2022
"I didn't say that anybody did anything wrong. OK?" — Nick Saban. Can Greg Sankey Keep A Lid On It In Destin? The SEC coaches are at...


Buddy Martin's Blog: The moment Kyle Trask has been waiting for. Can the ‘Next Man Up’ do it?
When he has to, Trask can tuck it and run. (Florida Gators photo) There is a reason Kyle Trask is still standing. And prevailing. And...
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