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  • The Gridiron Growl Podcast, Episode 1.8

    The Gridiron Growl Podcast, Episode 1.8


    Check out this very special roundtable edition of The Gridiron Growl Podcast this week as David Soderquist and Michael Pfeffer are joined by the outstanding and knowledgeable staff members and writers from ChompTalk.com to provide their predictions and expectations for th 2020 Florida Gators season.

    Joining us for this roundtable is the founder of ChompTalk, Brian Fox, Payton Titus, of ChompTalk’s Bits and Pieces Podcast, and the newest member of the ChompTalk team, Angel Wells.

    Lets us know what you expect to see from the Gators on the gridiron this season. Also, let us know what you think Florida’s record will be in 2020.

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  • The Gridiron Growl Podcast – Episode 1.7

    The Gridiron Growl Podcast – Episode 1.7


    On this special two-hour, overtime edition of The Gridiron Growl Podcast we have two very popular guests among the Florida Gator community.

    First off, Mark Mcleod, host of The Gator Blitz on 96.5 FM in St. Augustine, discusses the positions to watch heading into 2020, recruiting and development, and the new stand-alone facility Florida will debut in December 2021.

    Also joining David and Michael is WCJB-20 journalist Jacquie Franciulli to discuss scrimmage and press conference notes from this week, the offensive and defensive line, the running back room, and some very interesting Covid-19 rules and regulations in Alachua County.

    We are now episodes episodes into this podcast and we’d like to thank each of you for listening. There are a ton of options for Gators related podcasts, but we truly appreciate your time and attention. Feel free to leave your feedback on the program through our various social media platforms.

    *If you like the music you hear in the background, check out the band Felicity on all music streaming apps.

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  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium survives scare from fire

    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium survives scare from fire

    Photo by Sam Greenwood / Getty Images

    Gainesville, FL – As if 2020 wasn’t already the worst year in history, Florida fans got some awful news on Saturday afternoon as Ben Hill Griffin Stadium caught fire. Firefighters were called to The Swamp after a fire broke out near one of the scoreboards along Stadium Road.


    The fire has since been extinguished and officials are assessing the damage, though it appears to be minimal. Per UF, the fire was caused by a maintenance tractor. No one was injured and the stadium endured no structural damage.
    Florida opens the season at Mississippi on September 26 before their home opener against South Carolina on October 3. 

    See Dan Mullen’s hilarious response to the fire via Twitter:

  • Bits and Pieces Podcast, Episode 1.6

    Bits and Pieces Podcast, Episode 1.6

    On this week’s episode of the Bits And Pieces Podcast, Payton and Ainslie are joined by Graham Marsh — sports writer for The Alligator and Sports Illustrated — to discuss Gators in the NFL, Florida basketball and Billy Donovan’s recent departure from Oklahoma City.

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  • WR Justin Shorter ruled eligible by NCAA

    WR Justin Shorter ruled eligible by NCAA

    Photo by Matthew O’Haren / USA Today via 247Sports

    The wait is over. Florida WR Justin Shorter has been granted immediate eligibility and will be able to suit up with his teammates on September 26 at Mississippi. Shorter made the announcement via his Instagram story.

    Shorter transferred to UF from Penn State earlier this year, electing to sign with the Gators on National Signing Day.

    The 6’4, 226 lb prospect was the No. 1 ranked WR in the 2018 recruiting cycle. At Penn State, Shorter caught 15 passes for 157 yards.

    Shorter joins a WR room that looks stacked on paper despite losing four players to the NFL from a year ago. In addition to Shorter, Trevon Grimes, Kadarius Toney and Jacob Copeland lead the way. That list doesn’t even include TE Kyle Pitts, who burst onto the scene in 2019.

    Florida opens the 2020 season at Ole Miss on September 26 with kickoff slated for noon.

  • SOC: Gators fall schedule released by SEC

    SOC: Gators fall schedule released by SEC

    Photo by Kristen Oliff / ChompTalk.com

    On Wednesday, the Southeastern Conference announced the Fall 2020 soccer schedule. The Gators will open the fall season with a road match at Missouri on September 19 before hosting it’s home opener one week later against Georgia.

    The season will consist of eight games, with a maximum of one per week, and every team will participate in the SEC Tournament with a minimum of two games played in Orange Beach, AL.

    The NCAA has declared there will be no fall championships this year amid Covid-19, but the hope is that a spring championship is an option. The SEC is also aiming to hold a spring season as well.

    Florida’s 2020 Fall Schedule:

    • Sept. 19: at Missouri, 12 PM
    • Sept. 26: vs Georgia, 12 PM
    • Oct. 4: vs Alabama, 5 PM
    • Oct. 11: at Texas A&M, 2 PM
    • Oct. 18: vs Vanderbilt, 6 PM
    • Oct. 25: at South Carolina, 2 PM
    • Oct. 31: vs Tennessee, 6 PM
    • Nov. 8: at Kentucky, 12 PM
    • Nov. 13-22: SEC Tournament

    The Gators will play their home games at Donald R. Disney Stadium. The UAA has enacted the following precautions:

    • Seating has been limited to 368
    • Seating blocks of four have been marked throughout the seating area
    • Seat locations will be given to fans as they arrive to the stadium

    Photo via the UAA

  • VB: Florida’s fall schedule announced by SEC

    VB: Florida’s fall schedule announced by SEC

    Photo by Brian Fox / ChompTalk.com

    The Southeastern Conference announced it’s fall schedule for volleyball on Wednesday.

    Just a couple of weeks ago the league announced a move to a fall schedule that includes double-headers against four opponents. Each team will host two weekends and play on the road for two weekends, as well.

    The Gators will open the season at Auburn on Wednesday, October 21. The backend of that double-header will be held on Thursday, October 22. Both matches are set for an 8:00 PM start.

    Florida will also face Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia this season.

    The NCAA has already cancelled the championships for fall sports. All players will also be able to retain their eligibility, regardless of playing this fall.

    Gators 2020 Fall Schedule:

    • October 21: at Auburn, 8 PM
    • October 22: at Auburn, 8 PM
    • October 30: vs Alabama, 7PM
    • October 31: vs Alabama, TBA
    • November 11: at South Carolina, 8 PM
    • November 12: at South Carolina, TBA
    • November 20: vs Georgia, 7 PM
    • November 21: Georgia, TBA
  • The Gridiron Growl Podcast – Episode 1.6

    The Gridiron Growl Podcast – Episode 1.6

     
     
    On the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David and Michael are joined by Brendan Farrell from The Alligator to discuss some of the Florida Gators football team’s strengths and weaknesses, what the team needs to improve from last year, and where we could possibly see the team going in 2020 through the SEC-only schedule.
     
    David and Michael will also be joined by a familiar voice around the UF campus as Zach Abolverdi, senior writer at Gators Territory, discusses a few recruiting notes, team solidarity, leaders in the locker room, scrimmage and press conference notes, and what to expect in the upcoming 2020 season.

    We are now six episodes into this podcast and we’d like to thank each of you for listening. There are a ton of options for Gators related podcasts, but we truly appreciate your time and attention. Feel free to leave your feedback on the program through our various social media platforms.

    *If you like the music you hear in the background, check out the band Felicity on all music streaming apps.

    *Also, for all of your printing and shipping needs, head to the Tower Square UPS store in Gainesville.

    Check out episode six of The Gridiron Growl Podcast on the following audio player:


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  • Kickoff times and TV networks announced for four Florida football games

    Kickoff times and TV networks announced for four Florida football games

    Photo by Rob Foldy / Getty Images

    The Southeastern Conference announced game times and the television schedule for the first few weeks of the season on Tuesday. Additionally, CBS has selected it’s game of the week for the entire season.

    The Gators will open the season on September 26 at Ole Miss with kickoff slated for noon. The following week (October 3), Florida will host South Carolina with a scheduled noon kickoff, as well. Both games will be carried by ESPN.

    The October 17 matchup with LSU will be aired at 3:30 PM on either ESPN or ESPN2.

    The annual Florida-Georgia rivalry will take it’s usual spot with a 3:30 PM kickoff and be aired on CBS on November 7.

    In July, the SEC announced a ten game, league only, schedule in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Last month, the conference announced the additional league opponents, which added Texas A&M and Arkansas to Florida’s schedule.

    It’s finally beginning to feel like we will see football in Gainesville this year.

    *All times listed are EST

  • The Gridiron Growl Podcast, Episode 1.5

    The Gridiron Growl Podcast, Episode 1.5


    This week on the Gridiron Growl Podcast, David and Michael are joined by David Waters of Gators Breakdown and News4Jax.com to discuss scrimmages, practices, and Dan Mullen’s press conferences as Florida gears up for the 2020 season.

    Also joining the program is Mike Manasco, head coach of the Miami Palmetto Panthers. Manasco discusses a day in the life of a high school head football coach at a power football program, the recruiting process, getting high school athletes prepared for college, and football in Dade county as a whole.

    Give it a listen and let us know what you think in the comments or on social media. Just click play on the audio player below:


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