As the calendar turns to June, there are only two Florida teams still competing, and while there were some doubts throughout the spring they would make it this far, both baseball and softball have proven that success in their marathon sports isn’t about how you start, but the way you finish.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss softball’s return to Oklahoma City, baseball’s unlikely path to hosting a regional, Ben Shelton’s championship run in the men’s tennis singles competition, revelations from the SEC meetings in Destin and our favorite action movies in the PAT (1:41).

Then, new soccer coach Samantha Bohon shares her coaching philosophy, her path to leading the Gators and why it’s the only job that could have lured her away from her longtime post at Embry-Riddle (24:52).

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Gator Tales #313: BB’s BT Riopelle and Gator Roundtable (SB, BB, MTN, LAX, FB, MBK) by Florida Gators

If you assumed the athletic season was going to start quietly winding down by mid-May, think again, as this past week was loaded with significant developments on and off the field.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the unexpected retirement of “The Voice of the Gators” Mick Hubert, a new leader for Florida soccer, men’s tennis rolling into the Elite Eight, softball’s upcoming NCAA regional, lacrosse facing an uphill climb to return to the Final Four, baseball’s hot bats, a key transfer for men’s basketball and the skyrocketing market for NFL color commentators in the PAT (1:47)

Then, speed skater and Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson shares how she went from being a bookworm in her time as a student at UF to a breakout international star on the ice (33:04).

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The postseason feel is definitely in the air for the Gators, especially in Gainesville, where both tennis teams hosted NCAA action this past weekend and softball is currently home to the SEC Tournament for the first time since 2005.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick chats with FloridaGators.com senior writer Scott Carter about how things shook out for the Gators in the aftermath of the NFL Draft, baseball’s road surge, a twin killing for the tennis teams, another conference title for lacrosse and the future of umpires in the PAT (1:35).

Then, softball’s resident ace Elizabeth Hightower stops by to share what it was like growing up in a small town without a single traffic light and how she developed a passion for the art of pitching (23:07).

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No matter the sport, we often measure athletes and coaches by milestones, and for softball coach Tim Walton, this week saw a big one added to his resume.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss 1,000 wins for Walton, tough luck for baseball and Hunter Barco, Keyontae Johnson’s surprising entry to the transfer portal, the start of the repeat campaign for men’s tennis and memorable shocking moments in TV and movies in the PAT (1:36).

Then, men’s tennis mainstay and Portugal native Duarte Vale shares why he chose tennis over soccer, how he ended up so far from home and the plan to bring another title to Gainesville (27:25).

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While it has flown mostly under the radar and doesn’t feature a Gator hovering near the top of the board like we saw in 2021, the NFL Draft hits Las Vegas this week, with Kaiir Elam hoping to give Florida a first round selection for the eighth time in nine years.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writer Scott Carter to discuss Florida’s draft prospects, a new direction for the soccer program, the continued dominance of men’s tennis, baseball’s growing pains and the perils of ring chasing in the PAT (1:36).

Then, you’ll hear part two of our extended conversation with Katie Turner, as the assistant AD for recruiting strategy details the plan for Billy Napier to turn around the Gators’ operation (25:38).

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Spring football came to a close last week, with the Orange & Blue Game putting a coda on Billy Napier’s first offseason leading the Gators.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss takeaways from the well-attended scrimmage, Anthony Richardson under the spotlight, more transfer portal action for men’s basketball, gymnastics nearly claiming another national title and stinging sports gut punches in the PAT (1:32).

Then, football’s head of recruiting strategy Katie Turner shares her fascinating backstory and how it led her to become an assistant athletic director in the SEC at just 27 years old (29:36).

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It certainly isn’t the same as running out of the tunnel in the fall, but Billy Napier is leading the Gators onto the field for the first time on Thursday night for a highly anticipated Orange & Blue Game.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick takes a deep dive into one of the innovative new ways football is expanding the scope of what it means to be a Gator by talking to Savannah Bailey about the GatorMade program (1:54).

Then, FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry discuss spring game storylines, Colin Castleton’s surprising return for basketball, gymnastics heading to the NCAA championships, baseball’s resurgence against the Hogs, the largest gift in the history of Gator Boosters and ideas for fixing the transfer portal in the PAT (29:20).

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It may not be obvious on the surface, but there was a championship theme connecting the Gators this week, as football continued building a championship mentality on the practice fields, gymnastics took the first step toward its championship hopes and men’s basketball welcomed back a key piece of its championship DNA.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the last full week of spring football practice, men’s basketball’s latest player/staff moves under Todd Golden, the record-setting performance from gymnastics at NCAA regionals, a tough stretch for baseball and the best storybook sports endings in the PAT (1:46).

Then, two-time Olympic gold medalist and recently crowned NCAA champion Bobby Finke shares how he was molded into a word-class swimmer nearly from birth, where he keeps his medals and much more (31:30).

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Although spring technically started a couple weeks ago, when it comes to Gator athletics, the arrival of April is a clearer indicator of where we are on the athletic calendar and what sports are rising to the surface.

On this week’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss how former Gators performed for scouts on Pro Day, the latest headlines from spring practice, basketball’s rapidly growing staff under Todd Golden, the start of gymnastics’ national title pursuit, Bobby Finke’s dominant showing at the NCAA swimming championships, baseball’s rebound against FSU and the fallout from the “slap heard ‘round the world” in the PAT (1:44).

Then, Adam meets gymnast Leah Clapper and discovers how her exploits in the NIL space are arguably even more impressive than her many accomplishments in competition (28:56).

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