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1 week ago | 
orlandosentinel.com | Edgar Thompson |Mark Long |Wesley Alden
Florida's spring football game also became one last chance to celebrate newly minted national champions in men's basketball. On a picturesque day in Gainesville, a reported crowd of 56,563, the largest since Tim Tebow's final spring game, came out to cheer Todd Golden's team and see whether Billy Napier's program is getting closer to competing for one.
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1 week ago | 
orlandosentinel.com | Edgar Thompson |Mark Long |Wesley Alden
Todd Golden's squad saved its best for last, staging yet another comeback - its fourth in six NCAA Tournament games - to capture the school's third national title in men's basketball. Along the way, Golden established himself as a rising star, while Walter Clayton became the darling of the Big Dance to win Most Outstanding Player and position himself as a potential first-round NBA Draft pick.
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3 weeks ago | 
orlandosentinel.com | Edgar Thompson |Mark Long |Wesley Alden
Florida is heading to the Final Four for the first time since 2014 after a stunning comeback against Texas Tech in San Francisco. All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr. once again led the way with another scintillating performance during perhaps the greatest comeback in Gators sports history.
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4 weeks ago | 
orlandosentinel.com | Edgar Thompson |Mark Long |Wesley Alden
Florida traveled cross-country two days after ousting two-time defending national UConn in the NCAA Tournament to keep alive the Gators' championship dream. Next up, a date with Maryland in the Sweet 16.
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1 month ago | 
orlandosentinel.com | Edgar Thompson |Mark Long |Wesley Alden
Florida earned a top seed in the NCAA tournament after its first SEC Tournament title since 2014, the last time the Gators reached the Final Four. Todd Golden's team is poised for a deep run after rising to the top of a conference with a record 14 bids to the Big Dance. But upsets and Cinderella stories abound during what is arguably the most riveting event in sports. On the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark have great expectations as the Gators begin pursuit of a national championship.
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1 month ago | 
orlandosentinel.com | Edgar Thompson |Mark Long |Wesley Alden
Florida aims to secure a top seed in the Big Dance at the conference tournament. History says it's the best path to a national title. Todd Golden's team is SEC's No. 2 seed and riding a wave of momentum after one of the best regular seasons in school history. Billy Napier's Gators, on the other hand, are amid spring practices without star quarterback DJ Lagway able to throw the ball.
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1 month ago | 
orlandosentinel.com | Edgar Thompson |Mark Long |Wesley Alden
Florida's no-show at Georgia against former coach Mike White was the ultimate head-scratcher during a special season. The Gators enter the final stretch of the regular season hoping to regain their mojo and momentum. With spring football a week away, Billy Napier continues to make staff moves on the offensive side of the ball. Will fresh ideas follow?
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2 months ago | 
orlandosentinel.com | Edgar Thompson |Mark Long |Wesley Alden
Florida has risen to No. 2 in the poll, rides a five-game winning streak and has rekindled memories of the '04s. Todd Golden's Gators have much work ahead but are primed for a deep postseason run. Meanwhile, Billy Napier has swapped cornerbacks coaches as spring football approaches while several teams are off to strong starts as UF gears up for another fruitful spring sports season. After a week away for the Daytona 500, Mark and Edgar catch up on it all during the latest Swamp Things.
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2 months ago | 
orlandosentinel.com | Edgar Thompson |Mark Long |Wesley Alden
National Signing Day ended with Florida holding the No. 8 class in 2025 in Billy Napier's fourth recruiting cycle. Four-star CB Onis Konanbanny's flip from Tennessee was the key addition. Meanwhile, Napier made two key hires, including his first to the Gators' fledgling front office, and discussed his decision to continue play-calling duties. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss a newsy NSD, a huge game in men's basketball and a robust Olympic sports calendar.
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2 months ago | 
orlandosentinel.com | Edgar Thompson |Mark Long |Wesley Alden
Todd Golden was absolved during a Title IX investigation into claims of stalking and sexual harassment against the Florida men's basketball coach. Tremendous support and skepticism followed the decision. On the court, the No. 5 Gators are set to face their toughest two weeks, with a chance to separate themselves in a stacked SEC featuring 10 Top 25 teams.
