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The GatorSports Podcast is back for season two. Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley will talk all things University of Florida Gators sports. Expect quality analysis of the Gators program from Graham and David, along with interviews of guests from around the college football landscape and the Gators sports world. In today's episode the guys talk about the start of Spring practice, five new Gators to watch, returning players, Billy Napier and Mike White leaving the Gators.

The GatorSports Podcast is back for season two. Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley will talk all things University of Florida Gators sports. Expect quality analysis of the Gators program from Graham and David, along with interviews of guests from around the college football landscape and the Gators sports world. In this first episode the guys talk about what to expect from them on the show. Gators football recruiting, quarterback play and the upcoming start of Spring practice. In the final segment they preview the SEC basketball tournament and give their thoughts on the teams chances.

Gainesville Sun sports writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap Early Signing Day for the University of Florida. The guys discuss the surprises on the recruiting trail, the additions still to be made, the relationships that helped lead to some late additions, and more. At the end of the episode, the guys break down Florida’s staff changes. 

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall come to you this week to talk about Billy Napier, the new Florida Gators head coach. The guys talk about Napier hiring new cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond from LSU, recruiting the state of Florida, winning the press conference, and other new coaches hired. In the final stretch of the show the guys talk about recruiting, decommitments, targets and Napiers approach to recruits.

Xavier Moss, who is Biblelogical illustrator. You’re probably wondering, what is that? As Xavier describes it, a Bibleological illustrator is someone who approaches flora and fauna, animals and plants, from a faith-based perspective. Xavier is an artist on a mission to merge faith and art. In this episode, He chats about how he felt when his first job didn't align with his college degree, the challenges and journey of carving out a niche path for his passion, and Xavier's experience getting scammed after creating his art business. Xavier is open and transparent in this episode, sharing his lessons learned in his career journey.

Important links & mentioned in the episode:

• Check out Xavier's artwork on Instagram @xmossart and his website www.xmossart.com
• Read Xavier's thoughts on the importance of faith-based art, here
• "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act." Proverbs 3:27
• "A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

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Music by Patrick Patrikios

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall talk about the Florida Gators firing of Dan Mullen and the quick hire of Billy Napier to be the Gators next head coach. The guys discuss how will this affect recruiting and what will the fans think of Napier. LAter in the show Zach and Graham fill you in on what they know about what kind of coach Napier is.

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall discuss Florida football’s final road game of the regular season as the Gators travel to Columbia, Missouri, to take on the Tigers. The guys break down the match-up with Missouri beat reporter Eric Blum of the Columbia Daily Tribune, and wrap up the podcast with predictions and X-factors for the contest. 

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall discuss the firings of UF offensive line coach John Hevesy and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. The guys also discuss the future implications for the program and Dan Mullen’s impending decisions, as well as possible coaching candidates. Finally, the guys preview UF men’s basketball season opener against Elon University. 

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview Florida’s road trip to South Carolina in a battle of 4-4 teams. The guys briefly recap UF’s loss to No.1-ranked Georgia and Dan Mullen’s decision to cancel media availability, along with the emotions inside the Florida program heading into the match-up with the Gamecocks. In the second segment, the guys are joined by Hale McGranahan of The Big Spur247 to discuss South Carolina under first-year head coach Shane Beamer, the son of legendary coach Frank Beamer, and how he foresees the game playing out. At the end of the podcast, Zach and Graham give their score predictions and their X-Factors for the contest, as well as a brief rundown of the Florida men’s basketball team’s 80-57 exhibition win Monday night over Embry-Riddle

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview the Florida Gators’ road trip to Death Valley to take on LSU. The guys discuss the implications of the rivalry, LSU’s current status, the injuries for both teams, and more. Guest Matt Moscona, of 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, joins the guys to breakdown the Tigers and Ed Orgeron’s status. In the final segment, the guys give their X-Factors and score prediction for the game.

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap the Florida Gators’ 42-0 win over Vanderbilt on Homecoming. The guys discuss Emory Jones’ career day, Nay’Quan Wright stepping up, the success against Vanderbilt’s redzone defense, the injury situation and UF’s persistent penalties. In the final segment, the guys give out helmet stickers to Gators who were catalysts against the Commodores. 

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview the Gators’ Homecoming football match-up with Vanderbilt. Guest Aria Gerson the Vanderbilt beat writer with the Nashville Tenneesean joins the pod to preview the Commodores. Before wrapping things up, Zach and Graham predict who will be the X-factors in Saturday’s game for the Gators, as well as give their score predictions.

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap the Florida Gators 13-20 loss to Kentucky. The gusy question if the season is over for Florida, the fans, and overreaction Can Florida still get their rematch with Bama and what do the Gators need to clean up going forward.  In the final segment, Zach and Graham give more analysis of the Gators coaching and miscues against Kentucky. Who stood out against the Wildcats? Zach and Graham give out a few helmet stickers and more Florida Gators talk to start off UF Homecoming week. 

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview the Gators’ first true road game of the season, UF’s trip to Lexington to battle undefeated Kentucky. The guys discuss the health of Anthony Richardson and Kaiir Elam, UF’s rushing attack against Kentucky’s top-10 defense, Emory Jones’ improved play, and more. In the second segment, Jon Hale of The Courier Journal joins the pod to preview the Wildcats and explain why UK is confident heading into the match-up. Before wrapping things up, Zach and Graham predict who will be the X-factors in Saturday’s game for the Gators, as well as give their score predictions.

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap the Gators’ 38-14 win over Tennessee.. In the final segment, Zach and Graham give their helmet stickers to players who stood out against the Volunteers and more Florida Gators talk, as the Gators gets ready for Kentucky. 

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham preview the Florida Gators game this week against Tennessee. Guest Mike Wilson, Volunteers beat writer at the Knoxville News-Sentinel, joins the show. Wilson previews the ins and outs of the Tennessee Volunteers and their chances in The Swamp this week. And the guys discuss the Gators defense, the quarterbacks, the Volunteer offense, and more . In the final segment, Zach and Graham give their X-Factors for the game this weekend against the Vols. 

Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap the Gators’ 31-29 loss to No. 1-ranked Alabama. The guys discuss the close contest, Emory Jones’ play, who stepped up in the absence of Ventrell Miller, the crowd’s impact on Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, UF’s promising defensive play and more. In the final segment, Zach and Graham give their helmet stickers to players who stood out against the Crimson Tide, and a little Tennessee discussion. 

The Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall preview the Florida Gators’ long-awaited match-up with No. 1-ranked Alabama. The guys discuss Anthony Richardson’s hamstring tightness, the loss of Ventrell Miller, Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, and more. In the final segment, Zach and Graham give their X-factors for the game and predict who they think will win the battle between the Gators and the Crimson Tide.

Gainesville Sun beat writers Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall recap the Gators’ 42-20 win over the University of South Florida and discuss the dual-quarterback rotation, UF’s defensive improvements, and Anthony Richardson’s health. The guys hand out Helmet Stickers for Saturday’s performance and discuss Ross Dellenger’s long form feature on Florida’s coaching search that led to Mullen’s return. 

Welcome to another episode of The GatorSports Podcast. All things Florida Gators. Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall, writers for The Gainesville Sun and Gatorsports.com. This episode the guys discuss Florida’s upcoming match up against the South Florida Bulls, Gators need to built on defense, Emory’s confidence, 9/11, X-Factors of The Game, and of course the Scores predictions. The Gatorsports podcast will have bi-weekly episodes during the football season.