The Alligator Sports PodcastNov 29, 2023
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Jac Caglianone home run stats: Can Florida baseball star break records at College World Series?Florida Gators land commitment from USF infielder Bobby BoserHow the 49ers landed ex-Florida QB Max Brown: ‘We want to build something’Two-way star Caglianone ready to work after signing with Royals11.29.2023 - Takeaways from Florida football's 2023 season and what's next for UFPodcast host Brandon Hernandez is joined by sports editor Jackson Reyes and assistant sports editor Topher Adams to look back at Florida's struggles and high points after Gators head coach Billy Napier's second year with the program. UF finished 5-7 for the season while on a five-game losing record.Nov 29, 202331:3111.22.2023 - No. 20 Gators volleyball pushes through end of regular season with injuries Podcast host Brandon Hernandez sits down with volleyball beat writers Krisha Sanghavi and Alyssa Britton-Harr to discuss Florida’s second half of the season and the players that stepped up.Nov 22, 202308:1511.9.2023 - Florida men's and women's basketball is back. What do we takeaway from their season openers and what can we expect down the road?In this episode, podcast host Brandon Hernandez is joined by Sports Editor Jackson Reyes and Assistant Sports Editor Topher Adams as they discuss UF men's and women's basketball's first game of the 2023-2024 season and what can be expected from both squads going into this season.Nov 09, 202326:2009.14.2023 - No. 3 Florida volleyball on a hot streak going into No. 1 Wisconsin matchupIn this week’s episode, podcast host Brandon Hernandez sits down with volleyball beat writer Alyssa Britton-Harr and Krisha Sanghavi about the No. 3 Gators hot start this season and their match against the No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers.Sep 14, 202308:499.2.2023 - Florida football vs. Utah recap: what went wrong and where does UF go from here?Podcast host Brandon Hernandez sits down once again with Sports Editor Jackson Reyes and Assistant Sports Editor Topher Adams to recap the Gators 24-11 loss against No. 14 Utah and the takeaways from the game.Sep 04, 202341:188.31.2023 - Florida vs. Utah preview and what was 'Swamp Kings' missing?In this weeks episode, podcast host Brandon Hernandez sat down with sports editor Jackson Reyes and assistant sports editor Topher Adams to preview the Gators football team going into their 2023 season opener on the road against the No. 14 Utah Utes. Also, we look into the Netflix docuseries 'Untold: Swamp Kings' and discuss what we thought of the docuseries and what we believe was missing from it.Aug 31, 202355:047.27.2023 - 2023 SEC Media Days with Jackson Castellano In this weeks episode, podcast host Brandon Hernandez sits down with sports editor Jackson Castellano and discuss what Florida head coach Billy Napier and the Gators said at the 2023 SEC Media Days in Nashville, Tennessee.Jul 27, 202320:466.29.2023 - Tales from Omaha: Florida baseball season ends one win short in title seriesPodcast host Brandon Hernandez talks with baseball beat writer Luke Adragna and sports editor Jackson Castellano about the Florida Gators baseball team's time in the College World Series Championship series against the Louisiana State Tigers and what to expect from UF going into the offseason. Also, we talk on Luke and Jackson's road trip to Nebraska and the atmosphere in the Cornhusker State.Jun 29, 202323:4006.21.2023 - Florida 2-0 in Omaha and "From Utah to Florida" with enterprise writer Bennett Solomon In this episode we look at Florida Gators baseball's 2-0 winning streak in Omaha going into their matchup against Texas Christian later today, June 21, 2023, in the College World Series with baseball beat writer Luke Adragna and sports editor Jackson Castellano. We also dive into "From Utah to Florida, Oakley Rasmussen and Sophie White stick together", a feature written by enterprise beat writer Bennett Solomon, and the connection between two players on Florida's soccer team that have lifted each other up 1,000 miles away from home.Jun 21, 202335:226.14.2023 - Gators baseball punches their ticket to Omaha and UF track and field claims 14th title In this episode, podcast host Brandon Hernandez speaks with baseball beat writer Luke Adragna about the Gators Super Regional against South Carolina, and summarizes Florida track and field’s time at the NCAA Outdoor Championship meet in Austin, Texas.Jun 14, 202312:126.7.2023 - Florida baseball survives Gainesville Regionals and UF golf wins national titlePodcast host Brandon Hernandez talks with baseball beat writer Luke Adragna about the Gators comeback to win the Gainesville regional and then a conversation with freelance golf writer Jordan Perez about Florida men’s golf championship ride and what’s ahead for UF.Jun 07, 202325:4705.24.2023 - Florida baseball starts postseason play while softball ends its season in California In this episode of the podcast, host Brandon Hernandez talks with baseball beat writer Luke Adragna about UF’s development through the season and looks into the SEC Tournament. Softball beat writer Alyssa Britton-Harr joins us as well to talk about the Gators season coming to an end, and a little peek into sports writer Krisha Sanghavi’s feature on Florida diver Maha Amer.May 24, 202318:523.23.2023 - Gators men’s basketball season in review, March Madness, women’s basketball NIT journeyPodcast host Brandon Hernandez is joined by Sports editors Kyle Bumpers, Jackson Reyes and Topher Adams to discuss Florida’s first season under head coach Todd Golden and their brackets for March Madness. Topher discusses UF women’s basketballs success in the NIT tournament before the Gators Super 16 matchup against the Clemson Tigers.Mar 23, 202326:193.7.2023 - Gator baseballs series against Miami review and a look ahead for Florida men’s basketballPodcast host Brandon Hernandez sat down with baseball beat writer Topher Adams on the Florida Gators baseball team’s series against the Miami Hurricanes last weekend. Also, Brandon gives us an update on UF’s men’s basketball team going into the postseason.Mar 07, 202320:07Gators baseball dominates opening day series and UF basketball struggles continue.Podcast host, and men’s basketball beat writer, Brandon Hernandez talks with Heather Bushman to go into a deep dive on Gators women’s basketball. Also in the episode, he talks with fellow men’s basketball beat writer, and associate sports editor, Jackson Reyes on UF’s future this season without Colin Castleton, and chats with baseball beat writer Ethan Eibe on Florida’s dominate performance against Charleston Southern to start its 2023 campaign.Feb 21, 202325:132.8.23 - Gators baseball preview with Ethan Eibe and Florida basketball with Jackson Reyes and Kyle BumpersAssistant sports editor Topher Adams returns as host to talk about Florida Gators baseball with Ethan Eibe and men's and women's basketball with co-assistant sports editor Jackson Reyes and sports editor Kyle Bumpers. They preview the Gators' baseball season and men's and women's basketball teams' tournament hopes as the NCAA tournament looms.Feb 09, 202332:272.1.23 - Gators men's basketball's tough stretch of games with Jackson Reyes and Kyle BumpersAssistant sports editor Topher Adams fills in as host to talk Gators men's basketball with sports editor Kyle Bumpers and co-assistant sports editor Jackson Reyes. They break down Florida's upcoming onslaught of games and the Gators' NCAA tournament hopes.Feb 02, 202321:42Jaden Rashada's timeline with UF and Gators men's basketball in reviewIn this weeks episode, podcast host Brandon Hernandez talks with football/women's basketball beat reporter Topher Adams on the timeline revolving around the Florida Gators football program and Pittsburg, California, high school quarterback Jaden Rashada, UF men's basketball last two games with men's basketball beat reporter Jackson Reyes and gives you the scores from the previous week across all Gators athletics.Jan 25, 202321:1911.16.22 - Florida football's turnaround with Topher AdamsThe Alligator's football writer Topher Adams hops back on the show to talk about the Gators resurgence these last few weeks and their upcoming slate of games.Nov 16, 202220:4511.9.22 - Florida basketball preview with Jackson ReyesThis week, The Alligator's women's basketball reporter Jackson Reyes joins the show for a full Florida basketball preview. Michael and Jackson break down both the men's and women's teams, including their opening night victories and expectations for the season.Nov 09, 202228:2911.2.2022 — Florida-Georgia weekend wrap up with Joe HenrySports editor Joe Henry returns to the program to discuss everything that happened during the Florida-Georgia weekend, including Brenton Cox's departure, the antisemitic message displayed outside the stadium after the game, the game itself and more.Nov 02, 202232:0310.9.22 — NBA Season Preview with Sports Illustrated's Kyle WoodWith Florida football on bye this week, Michael talks with former Alligator Editor-In-Chief Kyle Wood about the upcoming NBA season. Wood is a fantasy and betting writer for Sports Illustrated, so the two cover everything you need to know about the 2022-2023 season.Oct 20, 202237:079.13.2022 — LSU Preview with The Reveille's Henry HuberOn this week's episode, Michael is joined by The Reveille's (LSU's student newspaper) football beat writer Henry Huber. The duo breaks down Florida's upcoming battle with LSU in Gainesville, the start of the Brian Kelly era and so much more.Oct 13, 202227:2910.5.22 — Gators Golf Breakdown with Jordan PerezIn this week's episode of the Alligator Sports Podcast, former Alligator writer and current Fire Pit Collective contributor Jordan Perez returns to the show to talk all things Gators golf, including Fred Biondi, Maisie Filler, Ricky Castillo and so much more. Follow Jordan on twitter @jrdnprz.Oct 05, 202230:249.28.2022 — Ryan Haley returns to chat about Tennessee and Anthony RichardsonIt's the revenge of Ryan on this week's episode, as former sports editor Ryan Haley returns to the podcast. Ryan and Michael talk all about Florida's narrow loss to Tennessee and where the Gators go from here.Sep 28, 202236:259.21.2022- More Florida football and some lacrosse talk with Topher AdamsOn today's podcast, football writer Topher Adams joins the show to talk Florida football. Host Michael Hull and Adams talk all about Anthony Richardson, the UF defense, Montrell Johnson and the game this week against Tennessee. Then, they dive into some of Adams' other interests, including professional lacrosse and Notre Dame football.Sep 21, 202236:029.14.2022 - Volleyball talk with Brandon Hernandez and Ethan EibeOn this week's edition of The Alligator Sports podcast, Michael is joined by volleyball writers Brandon Hernandez and Ethan Eibe to talk about the Florida volleyball team, football's loss to Kentucky, student broadcasting and so much more!Sep 14, 202233:379.07.2022 - Anthony Richardson and the Gators' stunning victory with The Alligator sports editor Joseph HenryThe Florida Gators pulled off the biggest upset of the young college football season Saturday, taking down the seventh-ranked Utah Utes 29-26. The Alligator sports editor Joseph Henry joins the show to talk all about the win, Anthony Richardson and what the rest of the football season could look like.Sep 07, 202236:019.02.2022 - Previewing the Napier era of Florida Football with Brandon CarrollThe AlligatorSports podcast is back! In the first episode of the new semester, host Michael Hull interviews Brandon Carroll, the lead reporter at Sports Illustrated AllGators. The two talk all about Florida football’s upcoming game Saturday and break down important players and storylines to watch this season.Sep 02, 202248:184.07.2022 - What the heck is going on with Florida baseball? Joe and Jackson are joined by baseball beat writer Ethan Budowsky to discuss the latest happenings with the Gators baseball team just a few weekends into SEC play. From pitching struggles to an inconsistent batting lineup, the guys try and nail down the biggest concerns with this year's team. They also preview this weekend's home series with the No. 2 Arkansas Razorbacks.Apr 07, 202248:273.30.2022 - It's been a minute... Joe and Jackson are back from a short hiatus with information regarding the new allegations against Florida basketball player Keyontae Johnson, an introduction to new basketball head coach Todd Golden and a quick recap of Gators Pro Day.Mar 30, 202233:343.02.2022 - Florida hoops power hourWelcome to the month of March.Jackson and Joe are joined by women's basketball beat writer Caleb Wiegandt. The guys discuss the biggest piece of news surrounding Florida athletics, the full-time hiring of Kelly Rae Finley, and the latest updates as the women's team heads to the SEC Tournament in Nashville.On the men's side, the SEC Tournament is looming, but a regular season finale against Kentucky is up first Saturday inside the O'Dome. Bubble talk, a breakdown of how to attempt to stop the Wildcats' Oscar Tshiebwe and the return of score predictions round out the episode.Mar 02, 202247:462.09.2022 - Florida women's basketball finally enters the top-25Women's basketball beat writer Brenda Bogle joins the podcast to discuss the electrifying run of games from Kelly Rae Finley's Gators. The team has one seven of its last eight games and has recently moved into the AP Top-25 at No. 19, the first ranking for Florida women's basketball since 2016.Feb 09, 202231:021.26.2022 - Florida men's hoops w/ Eric FawcettJoe and Jackson are joined by Gator Country's Eric Fawcett @Efawcett7 to discuss the current state of Florida men's basketball amidst the absence of star Colin Castleton. The Gators sit right on the NCAA Tournament bubble and the guys try and piece together just how realistic of a chance they have to squeak into the dance.Eric is a highly respected member of the UF media community. He is known for his expert breakdowns of basketball schemes and has covered UF men's basketball for five seasons.Jan 26, 202223:391.19.2022 - Here's what you missed with Florida athleticsJackson and Joe are back from winter break. The spring semester has begun at the University of Florida, so the Alligator Sports podcast had to get going again too. The hosts recap everything that went on during the break and look ahead at the months to come. Football, men's basketball, women's basketball, tennis, gymnastics and baseball get covered in this jam-packed first episode.So much coverage is coming this season. Be on the lookout for new podcast episodes every week (we are going to try and be consistent with Wednesday releases) and read our stories at www.alligator.org/section/sports.Jan 19, 202235:4112.08.2021 - The future of Florida football: Billy Napier In the final episode of the fall semester, Joe and Jackson are joined by (former?) sports editor Ryan Haley.Billy Napier was known for a ground and pound offense at Louisiana and he hopes to bring it with him to the Gators. The new head coach has already begun to fill out his staff with former Ragin' Cajuns, but how will he spend the rest of his $12 million dollar staff budget? Transfers and decommitments are of concern to Florida fans, but we are here to tell you why Napier needs ample time.Thank you all for listening the last few months. We will be back strong in the spring.Dec 08, 202101:00:1311.23.2021 - Dan Mullen is gone... so now what??Co-hosts Joe and Jackson bring on guests Michael Hull and Ryan Haley for this special edition episode. They deep dive into the candidates for the vacant Florida head coach position. Through the conversation they talk about Billy Napier, Mike Tomlin and how Jackson is a little lad. Stay to the end when the guys end a podcast the only way they know how: football score predictions. Spoiler alert, there isn't much confidence in the Gators this weekend.Nov 23, 202141:3211.19.2021 - Florida men's basketball is ranked and undefeated Joe and Jackson are joined by basketball beat writer Karina Wilson to talk Gators hoops. Florida is fresh off a huge win over rival Florida State Nov. 14. The 71-55 victory snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Seminoles and propelled the Gators into the AP top 25. Mike White's team, now 24th in the nation, took the floor once again Nov. 18 and put a beating on the Milwaukee Panthers 81-45. On the pod, Colin Castleton is highlighted, along with all of the new faces who joined the squad through the transfer portal this offseason.Nov 19, 202136:3211.11.2021 - Grantham and Hevesy out at FloridaJoe and Jackson discuss the recent news that defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and offensive line coach John Hevesy were relieved of duty Nov. 7, following the Florida's 40-17 loss to South Carolina. The Gators now sit below .500 and don't have much to play for down the final stretch of the season. The boys look ahead to the future prospects at DC and this weekend's game against Samford.Nov 11, 202139:5111.04.2021 - Florida football and the initial CFP rankings are hot messes Joe and Jackson and joined by football beat writer Michael Hull to discuss the Gators' abysmal performance against Georgia this past weekend. The boys also dive into the first College Football Playoff rankings and how teams like Cincinnati and Wake Forest need some respect. As always, sights are set ahead to Florida's matchup with South Carolina with weekly score predictions wrapping up the episode.Nov 04, 202141:1010.28.2021 - Oh yeah it's rivalry week Joe and Jackson are back to discuss the ensuing Florida/Georgia football game taking place this weekend in Jacksonville. They also talk about the Gators and Bulldogs upcoming meetings in the pool and on the baseball diamond. Volleyball updates and some score predictions round out the week's episode.Oct 28, 202154:0210.21.2021 - We got the bye week blues Joe and Jackson are joined by Alligator football beat writer Michael Hull to talk Florida football during the team's bye week. The Gators fell to the LSU Tigers last Saturday 49-42. The game left them and the Florida fanbase confused on how to feel about the rest of this season. The boys dive into Michael's road trip to Baton Rouge, the Raising Cane's vs Zaxby's debate and which bowl game the Gators could end up in.Oct 21, 202134:5810.07.2021 - Gators wave goodbye to CFP aspirations in Lexington New Alligator sports podcast co-host Jackson Castellano tackles his first episode alongside sports editor Ryan Haley and football writer Michael Hull. The trio talks about Florida's 20-13 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats and how it has fully changed the trajectory of the Gators' season. Oct 07, 202130:4010.02.2021 - Abuse under former Florida women's basketball coach Cameron NewbauerIn special episode host Joe Henry is joined by Elliot Tritto, host of the Alligator podcast. The two conduct an interview with assistant sports editor Zachary Huber about his latest story which uncovers the abuse of Cameron Newbauer. His article has gained national attention, including a feature piece with ESPN's Outside the Lines. The original article was published on Monday, Sept. 27 and its impact has been massive.Oct 02, 202132:059.22.2021 - Florida vs Alabama breakdown w/ Zach Abolverdi and Ryan Haley The Swamp was wild this past Saturday as the Gators hosted No. 1 Alabama. The game was a hard fought contest that came down to a missed PAT or failed two point conversion depending on how you view things. On today's episode, Joe is joined by Alligator Sports editor Ryan Haley and Gainesville Sun writer Zach Abolverdi to talk about the whole game. The guys dive into what the 31-29 loss means for the rest of Florida's season and how Dan Mullen's team can build off of this performance throughout its SEC schedule.Sep 22, 202138:30
