Beste Swamp Thing podcasts (2024)

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Florida looks to end Georgia’s dominance behind DJ Lagway (Ep. 252) 39:31

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The Gators are coming off their best performance behind their true freshman quarterback, DJ Lagway. Billy Napier’s team, led by Lagway, will need to be even better to have a chance against Kirby Smart’s No. 2 Bulldogs, who are 16.5-point favorites and winners of three straight meetings. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss the Gat…

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Gators ranked and ready to make a run in men’s basketball (Ep. 251) 40:38

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No. 21 Florida is ranked in the preseason Top 25 for the first time since 2019. Todd Golden’s team has the pieces to be the Gators best squad since the 2016-17 Gators made an Elite Eight appearance. UF opens the season Nov. 4 in Jacksonville, two days after Florida faces No. 2 Georgia in football at EverBank Stadium. During the latest Swamp Things,…

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Gators whips Kentucky as daunting November looms (Ep. 250) 47:20

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Florida turned in its most complete performance of the Billy Napier era with a 4-touchdown rout of Kentucky. Led by a pair of true freshmen, QB DJ Lagway and RB Jadan Baugh, the Gators scored their most points under Napier during an SEC game. The defense continued its stellar play in October. Now the hard part: A November schedule featuring four To…

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Florida seeks to end Kentucky’s stranglehold on Gators homecoming (Ep. 249) 34:05

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Coming off a crushing loss at Tennessee, the Gators look to end the recent dominance of Kentucky. The Wildcats seek their fourth straight win against Florida for the only time since Bear Bryant was their coach from 1948-51. Mark Stoops seems to have Billy Napier’s number. Napier’s days could already be numbered at UF; a homecoming loss could prove …

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Gators lose heartbreaker, along with QB Graham Mertz at Tennessee (Ep. 248) 50:21

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Florida suffered a “gut punch,” in Billy Napier’s words at Tennessee, squandering a 10-0 second-half lead before falling in overtime on Rocky Top. But the Gators lost more than a game; veteran quarterback Graham Mertz suffered a season-ending injury as his college career came to an end. UF now turns to true freshman DJ Lagway full time. An inspired…

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Florida travels to Tennessee as heavy underdogs but with some momentum (Ep. 247) 34:01

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The Gators head to Rocky Top coming off a pair of convincing victories and now seeking a signature win in 2024. The rival Vols are 15.5-point favorites, but have not won consecutive visits from Florida since 1990 and 1992. Meanwhile, coach Billy Napier has not won consecutive road games at UF. Something's gotta give. During the latest Swamp Things,…

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Gators take care of business and outclass UCF (Ep. 246) 41:41

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Florida’s long-awaited matchup with UCF turned into a one-sided show of superiority by Billy Napier’s team. With their coach’s future in doubt, the Gators have now won two straight games by double digits. The schedule gets only tougher, but it’s a start. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark reflect on the Gators performance and whether it…

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Florida hosts UCF in long-awaited, high-stakes in-state meeting (Ep. 245) 45:26

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The Gators and Knights will square off during the regular season for the first time since 2006, back when UF was en route to a national championship and UCF on its way to a 4-win season during its second season in Conference USA. Times have changed. Florida has fallen to the back end of the SEC and faces its latest must-win game under coach Billy N…

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Gators pick up rare and invigorating road win entering bye week before UCF visit (Ep. 244) 43:17

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Florida took care of business with a decisive showing at Mississippi State. The two-quarterback system ignited a big day on offense, but continued defensive issues kept things interesting against the SEC bottom-feeding Bulldogs. While the performance won’t save Billy Napier, it allowed the Gators embattled coach to fight another day. During the lat…

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Florida heads to Mississippi State for an SEC pillow fight (Ep. 243) 35:43

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Billy Napier’s team seeks a rare road win when the Gators head to Starkville to face the Bulldogs. UF is just 2-10 away from Gainesville under Napier, but is a surprising six-point favorite against the rebuilding Bulldogs under first-year coach Jeff Lebby. A Florida win entering a bye week could stabilize a chaotic situation a bit before UCF’s Oct.…

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Billy Napier’s days appear to be numbered after latest Gators debacle (Ep. 242) 44:10

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It’s a matter of when not if UF decides to move on from their embattled and overmatched head coach. A 33-20 home to Texas A&M to open SEC play was more of the same for a program with seven straight losses to power conference foes and a pedestrian 10-6 on the Gators iconic home field. Napier survived to coach another week, Saturday at Mississippi St…

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Gators enter SEC opener as home underdogs against Texas A&M while facing QB quandary (Ep. 241) 39:02

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Florida opens conference play looking to build on a feel-good win against Samford and prove a season-opening loss to Miami was an anomaly. The Gators have lost six straight games to power conference opponents, but have reason for optimism after true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway’s breakout performance. How Billy Napier capitalizes and handles his …

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Gators right the ship behind freshman phenom DJ Lagway (Ep. 240) 33:35

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A record-setting performance by Florida’s quarterback of the future and overmatched opponent has given Billy Napier and Gator fans hope. Lagway’s 456 yards yards shattered the UF’s single-season standard for a freshman and breathed some hope and excitement back into the Gators. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar reflect on the beginning…

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Could Samford be Billy Napier’s swan song? (Ep. 239) 48:49

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Florida’s head coach is squarely on the hot seat. Another poor showing could spell the end early in his third season. The good news for Napier’s Gators is Samford visits the Swamp Saturday. It’s the only gimme on the nation’s toughest schedule and a chance for a feel-good win. Gator Nation is going to need a lot more to feel warm and fuzzy for Napi…

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Temperature rises on Florida’s Billy Napier after Week 1 debacle (Ep. 238) 48:41

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Florida’s third season under Napier could not have gotten off to a worse start than a 41-17 drubbing in the Swamp by in-state rival Miami. The Gators were beaten on both sides of the ball in every way possible. Napier’s offseason overhaul, optimism and assurances fell as flat as his offense. Talk of a much-improved defense proved to be false hopes …

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Florida’s chance finally arrives with Week 1 visit from Miami (Ep. 237) 52:59

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The stakes and emotions will be high when Billy Napier’s Gators and Mario Cristobal’s Hurricanes square off Saturday in the Swamp. The game matches once-proud programs in need of a strong start to pivotal seasons. Predictions, speculation and a long offseason will soon be over. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar chop it up one last time…

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Judgment Day looms for Florida with Miami game a week away 44:54

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The Gators’ season-opening visit from Miami will begin to answer the questions swirling around coach Billy Napier and his program. Besides Napier, what players and assistants are on the spot? Is Miami the biggest game of a pivotal season? What has Napier done to impress and what does he have to do to survive? During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar a…

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Decisions ahead with Miami season opener on the horizon (Ep. 235) 52:19

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Florida enters the final days of fall camp with competition at its highest level under Billy Napier. The Gators’ depth has helped them weather top tailback Montrell Johnson Jr.’s knee injury. The team’s leading rusher in 2022 and 2023 is on the mend, but will he be ready for Miami? Having more options also requires difficult decisions. Napier calls…

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Montrell Johnson Jr.’s status and other fall camp chatter (Ep. 234) 52:31

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The Gators are entering the throes of preseason practices as competition heats up for starting roles. Tailback was a position already locked up, but top rusher Montrell Johnson Jr. is sidelined by a minor knee injury. His timeline is TBD a little more than three weeks before a season-opening visit from Miami. The Gators’ depth and talent will be te…

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Fresh faces at Media Day, Gators open fall camp (Ep. 233) 50:57

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College football season has officially arrived. Florida staged Media Day Tuesday on the eve of the opening of fall camp Wednesday. Billy Napier sent out four coaches, two of them in new roles and two staff newcomers. More than 30 new players hit the field a day later as the Gators pushed to capitalize on the many changes after a 5-7 season. During …

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Fall camp opens with Gators pick 12th of 16 SEC teams (Ep. 232) 46:55

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Florida football practice opens July 31 during a pivotal Year 3 for Billy Napier. Expectations rarely have been this low, but the Gators are eager to prove nay-sayers wrong. Meanwhile, the Paris Olympics begin with a record 40 athletes with UF ties at the Games. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss whether the Gators’ high hopes r…

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SEC Media Days recap, impact of Ben Sasse’s retirement on Gators (Ep. 231) 49:26

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The 2024 football season unofficially began at SEC Media Days. Billy Napier and the Gators were optimistic and stuck to the script amid a sea of skeptics. But the week’s big surprise was the sudden retirement of UF president Ben Sasse because of his wife’s health issues. The native of Nebraska quickly became an ardent Gators fan and was sure to hav…

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A good week for Billy Napier, the rich get richer, the Swamp gets short changed (Ep. 230) 58:19

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Florida’s slow progress on the recruiting trail picked up pace with the commitment of West Broward receiver Joshua Moore, who credited DJ Lagway with luring him to Gainesville. Billy Napier does not shun a helping hand, positioning the Gators to capitalize on the NCAA ruling to allow analysts to coach the field. Meanwhile, the Florida-Georgia game …

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GATORS PODCAST: Cags place in Gators’ lore, top moments as sports calendar concludes (Ep. 229) 46:08

4M ago46:08

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Home run king Jac Caglianone’s place in UF history is secure after he led the Gators’ unexpected postseason run. Does Cags belong on Mark and Edgar’s Gators’ Mt. Rushmore? Who makes their top 10? Speaking of lists: what are the top-5 highs and lows of 2023-24. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark lean on their 20-plus years around the pro…

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Jac powers surprising CWS run, three-peat for Mouse and two more for Parker Valby (Ep. 228) 44:29

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The Gators’ baseball team is the last UF program still going after an improbable run to the College World Series. Along the way, Jac Caglianone has left no doubt he’s the program’s greatest slugger — and among the best all time. Mike Holloway’s place in the coach pantheon was already secure, yet Florida’s three-peat in men’s track and field and Par…

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Difficult decisions ahead for UF athletics, baseball surprises, softball stuns 3-time champs (Ep. 227) 1:07:07

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Last week’s SEC Spring Meetings in Destin painted a challenging financial future, even for a UF program among the nation’s healthiest and wealthiest. Coach Billy Napier will likely have to adjust his master plan due to the inevitable revenue increases and cost-cutting measures spurred by the House v. NCAA $2.77 billion settlement. Amid important di…

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Jaden Rashada strikes again as former signee sues Billy Napier (Ep. 226) 47:33

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Football coach Billy Napier and UF’s administration thought they finally could move on from former signee Jaden Rashada and his representatives. Not so fast. On Tuesday, the 20-year-old sophomore already with this third school filed a lawsuit against Napier, mega-booster Hugh Hathcock and others seeking more than $10 million in damages. The suit mi…

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Olympic sports programs shine, Cormani McClain comes home (Ep. 225) 1:07:52

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It’s that time of year for the Gators, when Florida’s Olympic sports seize center stage. Parker Valby put on a show in the 5,000 at SEC track and field championships, lacrosse is Final Four bound, men’s golf pushes to defend its 2023 national title and softball is poised for another deep postseason run. Baseball is the only struggling spring sport,…

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Todd Golden lands intriguing transfers, Jaden Rashada delivers early football portal drama, Cags’ record HR streak ends 46:20

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Basketball coach Todd Golden’s roster overhaul picked up the pace, highlighted by the arrival of FAU guard Alijah Martin. Billy Napier’s first week in the transfer portal was quieter, but time remains for the Gators to fill some gaps. The real drama involved former quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada, who is on the move again. Meanwhile, slugger Jac …

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S2E13 "The Leviathan Conspiracy" 1:07:08

6M ago1:07:08

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"If there is truly a heaven, sweet Linda... I pray to God you're happy there... And there must be a heaven... because I know there is a hell... I'm living in that hell right now...!" We reach the end of the second season with "The Leviathan Conspiracy" wrapping up Len Wein's orignal run. Nestor Redondo supplies the art as Len Wein has revelations a…

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Spring game takeaways, Todd Golden begins roster reload (Ep. 223) 45:07

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Florida’s spring game was an improvement on 2023 and gave fans their first look at Billy Napier’s 2024 team. Those on hand left with reasons for optimism entering the offseason of a pivotal Year 3. Meanwhile, Todd Golden picked up his first commit, Chattanooga transfer Sam Alexis of Apopka, as he restocks UF’s roster during a busy offseason. During…

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Spring game arrives, basketball season concludes, baseball team collapses (Ep. 222) 54:31

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Florida’s spring game is set for Saturday in the Swamp. Fans get their first chance to see the Gators in action following a 5-7 season and sweeping offseason changes to Billy Napier’s roster and staff. While spring football nears the finish line, the college basketball concluded with UConn and South Carolina living up to the hype and potentially es…

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Spring football enters homestretch, UConn aims to supplant ‘04s, women’s sports seize centerstage (Ep. 221) 1:04:59

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Florida football is amid a two-week stretch Billy Napier calls “critical” to his program’s turnaround. The Gators have two scrimmages, including the spring game, to sharpen their focus entering the offseason. Meanwhile, the biggest weekend in college basketball takes center stage, with UConn looking to become the first back-to-back champion since t…

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Riley Kugel bails after Florida’s NCAA exit, Gators stage spring football’s first scrimmage, softball back on track (Ep. 220) 54:07

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Kugel returned to school expected to be a star. Instead, he endured a stunning sophomore slump ending with his much-anticipated transfer less than week after UF’s NCAA Tournament loss. Todd Golden now pushes to match last spring’s transfer portal success and maintain the Gators’ upward trajectory. Meanwhile, Billy Napier’s squad will stage its firs…

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Gators back at the Big Dance, Pro Day’s indictment of Dan Mullen, gymnastics team seeks 3-peat (Ep. 219) 55:41

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Florida is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years and capable of a deep run if the pieces fall into place as Todd Golden’s team looks to continue the program’s Year 2 turnaround. Back in Gainesville, the Gators’ Pro Day was an all-time dud, highlighting the lack of depth Billy Napier inherited from Dan Mullen. Meanwhile, Jenn…

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S2E12 "The Eternity Man" 1:00:51

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"Home..? Who'd have ever thought that one day... I would call this dismal bog home..." Len Wein and Nestor Redondo explore the cursed, never ending life of Milo Mobius in this time travel adventure. It's a definite change of pace for Swamp Thing as we near the end of Len Wein's run. Reader: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Original Music: J…

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Money, money, money … Will Gators investment in Todd Golden, Billy Napier pay off? (Ep. 218) 49:21

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Florida is all-in on coaches Todd Golden and Billy Napier, giving Golden a contract extension on the eve of the SEC tournament and increasing the recruiting budget 45% for Napier’s football program. Golden has revived the men’s basketball program and re-energized the fan base. A postseason run would punctuate the Gators’ direction. Resources have n…

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Spring football kicks off and Gators men’s basketball kicks Bama butt (Ep. 217) 52:12

8M ago52:12

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Billy Napier’s third season in Gainesville is unofficially underway with the start of spring football practices. During the next six weeks, a remade roster and staff will push to turn the page on consecutive losing seasons and search for answers, leaders, playmakers and momentum. Meanwhile, Todd Golden’s Gators are ahead of schedule and poised to m…

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Gators enter March Madness poised for postseason run, spring football on the horizon (Ep. 216) 1:05:21

8M ago1:05:21

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Florida reached 20 wins in men’s basketball for the first time since 2018 as Todd Golden’s program pushes to make a postseason run. But with three regular-season games to go, the Gators continue to show a lack of killer instinct while the mystery of Riley Kugel continues. Meanwhile, Billy Napier’s third season in Gainesville begins in earnest with …

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Basketball heartbreak at Alabama, staff churn continues in football, spring sports ramp up (Ep.215) 53:58

8M ago53:58

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Florida’s upset bid in men’s basketball came up short in overtime at Alabama. Coach Todd Golden’s squad let a golden opportunity slip away, but the Gators have found their stride with March Madness on the horizon. Meanwhile, Billy Napier’s program will kick off spring football in two weeks with 30 new players and a retooled staff. After spending a …

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S2E11 "The Conqueror Worms" 1:00:13

9M ago1:00:13

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"How long he has stood here, gazing sadly at the ruptured ruins of the mouldering barn that was once his private laboratory, he cannot remember-- nor would it truly matter if he did--" It's a changing of the guard as Nestor Redondo steps in to art duties after Bernie Wrightson had left. Returning guest Erik Hanson steps in as we assess Redondo's ar…

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Billy Napier discusses the Gators’ busy offseason, hope for the future (Ep. 214) 45:35

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The early signing period has devalued National Signing Day on the first week of February. Even though the Gators didn’t add to the 2024 class, Billy Napier had plenty to discuss following offseason changes to virtually every aspect of his program. Something had to give after consecutive losing seasons. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark…

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Gators stun Kentucky, Billy Napier tweaks special teams, RIP Martin Fennelly (Ep. 213) 56:15

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Florida’s upset at Kentucky in men’s basketball gave Todd Golden a much-needed signature win and supercharged the Gators’ NCAA Tournament resumé. Wins at Rupp Arena don’t come easily. Prior to Wednesday, UF had won just 10 times in 50 visits to Lexington since 1974. Napier’s last trip to Kentucky ended with a 33-14 beat down, one of 14 losses in hi…

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Jaden Rashada strikes again, where will this twisted tale end? (Ep. 212) 49:37

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A year after Florida made national headlines and the Billy Napier’s NIL approach became a punchline, news surfaced that a failed $13.8 million deal with Rashada is under NCAA scrutiny. But will the slow wheels of justice ultimately impact the football program? Otherwise, it’s been a good week for Napier’s Gators, who continue to acquire talent in k…

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Is Florida coach Billy Napier’s seat hot or not? (Ep. 211) 46:07

10M ago46:07

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By virtually any measure, Billy Napier entered 2024 squarely on the hot seat after consecutive losing seasons and a substandard brand of football. Florida AD Scott Stricklin disagrees and passionately backs the coach he hired to turn around the Gators. Will Stricklin be the one who ultimately decides Napier’s fate? During the latest Swamp Things, M…

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Nick Saban’s retirement kicks off 2024 full of change in college football (Ep. 210) 52:42

10M ago52:42

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The GOAT is gone. Alabama coach Nick Saban’s retirement rocked the college football world to kick off a year shaping up to be unlike any other in moden college football. Add the exit of the face of the sport to a list including an expanded College Football playoff, SEC, ACC and Big Ten expansion and efforts to legislate NIL. During the latest Swamp…

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Billy Napier resolves to change the Gators’ fortunes in 2024 (Ep. 209) 1:13:13

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A new year brings new hope for Florida football. Coming off a 5-7 season and 11-14 overall, Billy Napier has to sell the future. It begins with 5-star quarterback signee DJ Lagway, one of three incoming Gators who played during the recent Under Armour All-American game, a half-dozen newcomers from the transfer portal and some new staff additions. A…

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National Signing Day wins and losses as Billy Napier’s Gators turn the page on 2023 (Ep. 208) 1:02:15

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Florida’s 2024 class didn’t turn out to be what it could have been but might have been more than it should have been after another losing season in Gainesville. A pair of 5-star prospects, quarterback DJ Lagway and defensive lineman LJ McCray, headlined a class that settled at a respectable No. 16 in the ranking after it peaked at No. 3 prior to a …

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Florida’s football schedule intensifies the challenge ahead for Billy Napier (Ep. 207) 52:35

11M ago52:35

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The Gators’ 2024 schedule was going to be difficult, however it shook out. But the SEC did UFno favors, saddling Napier with a November featuring five games against teams currently ranked in the top 13 of the College Football Playoff rankings. A coach already feeling the heat now will have to navigate one of the toughest slate in school history, cu…

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Gators on the move as Billy Napier’s rebuild enters critical phase (Ep. 206) 53:36

11M ago53:36

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UF hired Napier for his ability to identify talent and build a roster as much as coaching acumen. The time has arrived for the 44-year-old to prove he was worth his $7 million-plus salary. The transfer portal opened Monday, National Signing Day is in less than two weeks, the Gators roster and staff is in limbo, and rumors are flying throughout coll…

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