Swamp Things: A podcast about the Florida Gators

Patrick Toney’s sudden NFL exodus, Gators’ basketball freefall and Trinity Thomas’ swan song (Ep. 154)

Feb 22, 2023

Florida defensive coordinator Patrick Toney will leave for the Arizona Cardinals following a 2022 Gators’ debut when his defense struggled mightily. Austin Armstrong will step in after less than 10 days on Nick Saban’s staff at Alabama. With spring practices set to begin March 4, the 29-year-old will have to...

Huge hoops loss, SEC changes coming and Olympic sports shine (Ep. 153)

Feb 16, 2023

Florida’s tenuous NCAA Tournament hopes suffered a major blow when star big man Colin Castleton broke his hand against Ole Miss. Can Todd Golden’s team recover? Texas and Oklahoma’s early jump to the SEC in 2024 is official. How will it impact Gators? During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar take a break...

Following the money with Jaden Rashada, Gators athletics and Super Bowl Sunday (Ep. 152)

Feb 9, 2023

Former Florida commit Jaden Rashada’s NIL contract surfaced earlier this week and, yes, it’s as obscene and embarrassing as one might expect. Time will tell whether the mess is behind the Gators, but the stain will remain for some time. The school’s University of Athletic Association’s 2021-22 year-end NCAA...

Billy Napier addresses QB Jaden Rashada, Todd Golden picks up signature win (Ep. 151)

Feb 2, 2023

College football’s National Signing Day was as much about the player the Gators didn’t land as the dozens it did. Jaden Rashada once again seized center stage as Billy Napier, Florida’s frustrated coach, publicly addressed for the first time the high-profile mess surrounding the California high...