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Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's 73-43 whipping of No. 1 Tennessee on Tuesday night in Gainesville.
How Florida out-Tennessee'd Tennessee to dominate the glass, stifle the Vols offense, and win points in the paint 40-14 on their way to the program's first home win over a top-ranked opponent.
Plus, why the Arkansas game in Fayetteville is a vital "show me" game after Florida's "Statement" win.
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) talk about Florida's 13-0 start to the season.
Why Florida aces the eye test, even if they haven't played a truly elite opponent yet. Plus, why Florida is so hard to guard and why the defensive improvements should be sustainable as the Gators enter league play.
Plus, a preview of Florida's trip to Rupp Arena to take on # 10 Kentucky. What makes Kentucky so good offensively, and a primer on how Florida may guard the Wildcats. Kentucky's defensive frailities are also discussed.
Finally, a preview of Florida's SEC home opener against Tennessee. Can the Gators fell the unbeaten Volunteers?
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down trends from Florida's 9-0 start, including what's gone right for the Gators defensively and a look at fascinating lineup data.
Plus, Florida is in the top 10. Why the Gators will be tested in their next 2 games-- a Holiday Hoopsgiving game in Atlanta against Arizona State and the Jumpman Invitational against UNC. Eric and Neil preview both contests, which feature difficult matchups that will challenge Florida in different ways.
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined by Jacob Rudner (247 Sports) to break down Florida's rout of Virginia in the ACC-SEC Challenge.
Jacob and Neil also discuss Florida's 9-0 start, the emergence of a strong 8 man rotation, improved defense, and the bigger tests to come in Arizona State and North Carolina.
Plus, what a wagon the SEC is-- a 14-2 win over the ACC in the Challenge and a league where 13-5 might win a championship.
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's rout of Southern Illinois, which featured suffocating defense and 32 points from Alijah Martin.
Also: a Feast Week preview!
What to expect from the ESPN Events Invitational which features Florida, Wake Forest, Minnesota, and Wichita State.
Welcome FEAST WEEK!! Neil W. Blackmon of Saturday Down South previews the most epic week of college basketball until March. From the Charleston Classic to the NIT, we've got your Feast Week viewers guide.
Plus, finding positives in a sleepy win over Florida A&M, and a preview of a tricky test against a solid Southern Illinois team on Friday night in Gainesville.
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) talk Florida's 3-0 start on the floor and address the Todd Golden situation off the floor.
What we know about the Title IX investigation, what remains unknown, and why it's irresponsible to form conclusions at this point in time.
Other topics include: why the Florida backcourt appears as good as advertised, what to make of the frontcourt, and what to expect from buy games generally.
Plus, a preview of Friday's rivalry game at Florida State.
Basketball Season is here!!
Jake Winderman (CBS Sports) joins the show for the annual over/under episode, where the guys discuss a host of topics, including Florida's defensive improvement, Walt Clayton's All-American prospects, and much more.
Topics include: Florida's Quad 1 win total, predicted SEC finish, the most-improved Gators, a plea to free Urban Klavzar, Alijah Martin's impact, and many others.
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined on this episode by Max Barr (Southeastern 16) to break down the SEC ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Is this the best league in America? Is Alabama the national title favorite? Did you know Miles Kelly was "basically Steph Curry?" Why Florida and Kentucky are the most intriguing rosters, why Georgia might be good, and why we might be underestimating Mizzou.
This and more on a packed episode and 16 team preview of SEC hoops.
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) take listener questions as the Gators open fall camp. Topics discussed include:
- what would be a successful season for Florida
- Starting 5
- newcomer FBH is most excited about
- Can Florida score?
- Non-conference schedule
and much, much more.
Plus, a handful of news and notes from the opening of fall camp and early practices.
In our opening episode for season 7 of the podcast, FBH sits down with Carlin Hartman, the associate head coach for Florida Men's Basketball, to talk year 3 of the Gators under head coach Todd Golden. Plus, candid conversation and reflections on Coach Hartman's coaching journey, the power of building a program by listening to players, and using hoops as a vehicle to do good in the community.
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