Todd Golden cleared as Gators roll into daunting February (Ep. 267)

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πριν περίπου ένα χρόνο 41:44

Todd Golden cleared (0:00)
Reflecting on allegations (7:28)
UF: Todd is innocent! (11:42)
Grueling February (14:08)
Breaking down the team (19:11)
Gator football staffing (26:14)
Portal news (30:03)
Parking at O’Connell Center (35:40)
Jeremy Foley’s Corner (38:27)

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Swamp Things: A podcast about the Florida Gators

Todd Golden cleared as Gators roll into daunting February (Ep. 267)

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Todd Golden cleared (0:00)
Reflecting on allegations (7:28)
UF: Todd is innocent! (11:42)
Grueling February (14:08)
Breaking down the team (19:11)
Gator football staffing (26:14)
Portal news (30:03)
Parking at O’Connell Center (35:40)
Jeremy Foley’s Corner (38:27)

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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. Daytona 500 (:00) Men’s basketball (3:40) What can trip team up? (15:15) Keeping Todd Golden happy (21:01) Billy Napier coaching changes (28:36) Bigger target on Napier (33:16) Future schedules (39:30) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (46:43)…

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UF inks No. 8 class, Billy Napier doubles down on play-calling duties, continues to builds staff (Ep. 268) 49:21

πριν 5 weeks49:21

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Todd Golden cleared as Gators roll into daunting February (Ep. 267) 41:44

πριν 6 weeks41:44

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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. Meanwhile, Billy Napier enters his first offseason with high expectations, but plenty of questions as he adds to his staff and continues to mine the transfer portal. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss the end of Golden’s months-long saga and much more. Todd Golden cleared (0:00) Reflecting on allegations (7:28) UF: Todd is innocent! (11:42) Grueling February (14:08) Breaking down the team (19:11) Gator football staffing (26:14) Portal news (30:03) Parking at O’Connell Center (35:40) Jeremy Foley’s Corner (38:27)…

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Hoops rebounds amid turmoil, SEC lags behind Big Ten, Urban Meyer’s case for UF’s Ring of Honor (Ep. 268) 54:42

πριν 7 weeks54:42

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Florida flops against Missouri, no OC for Billy? (Ep. 267) 41:44

πριν 8 weeks41:44

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Florida's statement win in hoops, football offseason quiet … for now (Ep. 266) 39:09

πριν 9 weeks39:09

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Billy Napier turns attention toward 2025 following Gasparilla Bowl (Ep. 265) 1:02:16

πριν 11 weeks1:02:16

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πριν 12 weeks55:19

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