This is a milestone episode of the official podcast of the Gators, but given how many events are packed into the current calendar, there is hardly time to reflect on how we got to 300 shows, but whether this is your first time downloading an episode or you were with us when we launched in August 2015, we are glad you are here!

On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss the thin margin of error for men’s basketball’s tournament hopes, continued respect and accolades for women’s hoops, a tough opening weekend for baseball, SEC championships delivered by men’s swimming and gymnastics, and appropriate punishments for sports crimes in the PAT (1:44).

Then, we’ll get to know another one of men’s basketball’s bevy of transfers and one of the most unique names you’ll ever meet in Phlandrous Fleming (27:19).

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While it’s still technically winter, it certainly starts to feel like spring with weekends like the one upcoming in Gainesville, when both basketball squads, baseball, softball and lacrosse are all in action on campus at the same time.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss men’s basketball on the wrong side of the bubble, the new frontrunning status enjoyed by women’s hoops, the youngest baseball team on record, softball’s slugging start and a wide-ranging chat about the controversies ensnaring the Olympics in the PAT (1:41).

Then, Jeff Cardozo catches up with head coach Kevin O’Sullivan to preview a baseball season filled with both promise and an incredible amount of youth (26:25).

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The athletic calendar starts filling up quickly in mid-February, with the contrast of new campaigns for softball and baseball opening at the same time the stretch runs for basketball begin.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss men’s basketball skating on the bubble, women’s basketball’s most impressive week yet, a landmark NIL deal for the Gators and if Tom Brady belongs on the all-time “Mount Rushmore of Sports” in the PAT (1:35).

Then, softball coach Tim Walton stops by to preview the 2022 season and reveal the new tricks he’s added to his coaching repertoire in the offseason (28:57).

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While the early signing period has taken many of the top prizes off the board, National Signing Day is still a big deal and a natural way to mark the arrival of February on the calendar.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss how Billy Napier closed his first class, the players expected to fill the most urgent needs, men’s basketball’s battles from behind and the worst team names in sports in the PAT (1:34).

Then, we’ll get to know basketball big man Jason Jitoboh, including his incredibly unique journey across multiple continents to become a Gator (29:20).

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Part of what makes Florida the “everything school” is consistent success across all sports over many years, and almost every program on campus has enjoyed multiple runs of glory in the last 30 years. The one team still battling to stake its claim is women’s basketball, and despite the incredible adversity they’ve faced throughout the last seven months, they have become one of the most surprising stories of the year.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writer Scott Carter to discuss his trip to Billy Napier’s hometown, the surging strength and remarkable resiliency of the women’s basketball team, the former Gators grabbing national headlines in the NFL playoffs and the raging debate over overtime rules in the PAT (1:53).

Then, women’s basketball interim head coach Kelly Rae Finley stops by to share her coaching journey and how she has guided the program to success under enormously difficult circumstances (26:35).

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Mike White’s team entered this week badly needing to get off the deck in the SEC, and they did just that, getting their first conference win at South Carolina, then returning home and completing a double-digit comeback against Mississippi State.

On today’s show, we’ll welcome FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss men’s basketball’s big week, “Phase One” getting underway for football, a historic meet for gymnastics, women’s basketball’s continued resiliency and the often surprising impact of celebrity deaths in the PAT (1:43).

Then, men’s basketball assistant coach Erik Pastrana joins us to share how a kid from Miami found his calling in coaching and the path he hopes to pave for more Latino representation on the sidelines (34:12).

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Gator Tales #294: Gator Roundtable (MBK, FB, WBK) and Gym’s Megan Skaggs by Florida Gators

A new year brings new possibilities and opportunities, but unfortunately, the arrival of 2022 didn’t spell the end of COVID-19, as the virus continues to have an impact on every aspect of society – college sports included. After protocols postponed last week’s SEC opener for men’s basketball, Mike White’s team returned to the court on Wednesday after an unexpected two-week hiatus.

On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter to discuss basketball’s outing against Alabama, the latest twists and turns of the transfer portal, sky-high expectations for the start of gymnastics and the strangest sports stories they’ve ever covered in the PAT (1:48).

Then, senior guard Myreon Jones drops by to talk about transitioning from Penn State to UF, the chemistry of “Team Transfer” and why he started his own podcast (35:26).

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While so much of the recent discussion around the football program has been centered on the future and the massive staff Billy Napier is assembling, there was one more game for the 2021 Gators to complete before fully entering the transition.

On our final show of 2021, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the Gasparilla Bowl, how Billy Napier’s growing operation is expected to function, the COVID spike’s impact on both basketball programs and John Madden’s legacy in the PAT (1:38).

Then, senior running back Dameon Pierce stops by to reflect on his amazing career and the memories and impact made along the way (35:49).

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There are few events in college football met with more intrigue than a coaching search. While following the carrousel has always been a whirlwind, the age of social media and easily accessible flight trackers have only upped the ante for fans looking for the inside scoop. But amidst all the chaos, only one person truly knows the inner workings of the process, and that’s the individual running it – in this case, athletic director Scott Stricklin.

On this special episode, host Adam Schick welcomes Scott to find out everything that happened from the moment he decided a change was necessary up until the announcement of the Billy Napier era, filling in all the details from behind the curtain that outsiders can always guess, but never know – until now.

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