84 Reasons

This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with former Gator Carlos Perez. Carlos and Ben talk about their playing days at UF, his life after football and more. 

Ben sits down with his former teammate Taylor Jacobs this week on 84 Reasons. Ben and Taylor talk about their playing days together, Taylor's journey to UF and what life after football has looked like for the former Gator's star wide receiver. 

One of the newest members of the Florida Gators football team joins Ben on this episode of 84 Reasons. Caleb Rillos talks with Ben about his journey transferring from the Air Force Academy, what he thinks his impact on this years Gators team will be and more!

This episode of 84 Reasons features 2006 National Champion Brian Crum. Ben and Brian talk about their days playing together, growing up in south Georgia, winning the National Championship, life after football and more.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe talks with his former team mate and member of the 2006 National Championship team Jarvis Moss. Ben and Jarvis talk about their playing days at UF, coming to Florida from Texas high school football and his life after UF. 

Ben Chase, the Director of NIL Strategy at the University of Florida joins Ben Troup on 84 Reasons to talk about the ever changing landscape of NIL in college athletics, what the University of Florida is doing in that space and Ben's journey to become where he is today.

Ciatrick Fason joins Ben Troupe on this episode of 84 Reasons. Ciatrick Fason is a former Florida Gators running back who played for the Gators from 2002-2004. Ciatrick and Ben catch up on this episode and talk all things Gators football past, present and future.

Ben Troupe is joined by former Florida Gator's running back Kelvin Taylor this week on 84 Reasons. Ben talks to Kelvin about his time at Florida, his impressive high school career and leaving his own legacy. Ben and Kelvin also talk about the current Florida Gators football team and who Kelvin thinks is going to be the next big star at Florida. 

Steve Harris joins Ben again as the first recurring guest on the show. Ben and Steve talk about the current state of the Gators football program, what they are liking and what they think needs to be fixed. Ben and Steve also talk about what it takes to be a championship caliber program and about their time at UF.

This episode of 84 Reasons features one of the newest members of the Florida Gators basketball team, Viktor Mikic. Viktor and Ben talk about wanting to play for Todd Golden, playing basketball in Serbia and what he brings to the table for the Gators. 

This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with Florida Basketball Player Kajus Kublikas. Kajus and Ben talk about his home country of Lithuania, playing for the Gators, international basketball and more.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with Florida Gators offensive lineman Enoch Wangoy. Ben and Enoch talk about his unique journey to playing college football after growing up in England and only coming to the United States a few years ago. They also talk about what life in America has been like so far and his reasons for committing to Florida. Ben Troupe is a former NFL player and All American tight end at the University of Florida. He now does sports talk radio as well as his podcast 84 Reasons along with a non profit he started called the uncommon cru. You can learn more at www.Bentroupe84.com and www.theuncommoncru.com. Enoch Wangoy can be found on Instagram @ enochwangoy and twitter @ enochw_11 Ben Troupe can be found on Instagram and twitter @BenTroupe84 as well as the podcast page on twitter @84Reasons and Instagram @84Reasonsuf.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe sits down with former Gatorade National Player of the Year and SEC Freshman of the year Keagan Rothrock from the Florida Gators softball team. Ben and Keagan talk about her decision to commit to UF at a young age, her first season of college softball and her outlook on next season. Ben Troupe is a former NFL player and All American tight end at the University of Florida. He now does sports talk radio as well as his podcast 84 Reasons along with a non profit he started called the uncommon cru. You can learn more at www.Bentroupe84.com and www.theuncommoncru.com. Keagan Rothrock can be found on Instagram @ keaganrothrock and twitter @_kea01. Ben Troupe can be found on Instagram and twitter @BenTroupe84 as well as the podcast page on twitter @84Reasons and Instagram @84Reasonsuf.

Ben Troupe sits down with Willie Jackson Jr this week on 84 Reasons. Willie and Ben talk about the legacy of 3 generations of Jacksons at UF, Willie's playing career and what life after football has looked like for the Gator great. 

Ben sits down with former Florida Senior Associate Athletic Director Keith Carodine on this episode of 84 Reasons. Keith talks with Ben about his 25+ years at UF, the decision he made to come to UF in the early 90's, the impact he had on so many student athletes over the years and more.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe sits down with Florida Gators big man Alex Condon. Alex is back home in Australia for the summer and talks to Ben about his first season at UF, his basketball journey in Australia and what he thinks of the '24-'25 team. Ben Troupe is a former NFL player and All American tight end at the University of Florida. He now does sports talk radio as well as his podcast 84 Reasons along with a non profit he started called the uncommon cru. You can learn more at www.Bentroupe84.com and www.theuncommoncru.com. Alex Condon can be found on Instagram @ alexcondonn and twitter @ alexcondonn. Ben Troupe can be found on Instagram and twitter @BenTroupe84 as well as the podcast page on twitter @84Reasons and Instagram @84Reasonsuf.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe sits down with Florida Track and Field star Jenoah McKiver. Ben talks with Jenoah about his time he has spent at UF so far, transferring to UF from Iowa and the success he has had so far this season. Ben Troupe is a former NFL player and All American tight end at the University of Florida. He now does sports talk radio as well as his podcast 84 Reasons along with a non profit he started called the uncommon cru. You can learn more at www.Bentroupe84.com and www.theuncommoncru.com. Jenoah McKiver can be found on Instagram @ Jenoah_mckiver and twitter @ JenoahMcKiver. Ben Troupe can be found on Instagram and twitter @BenTroupe84 as well as the podcast page on twitter @84Reasons and Instagram @84Reasonsuf.

This episode of 84 Reasons features one of the best running backs in Florida Gators history, Earnest Graham. Ben sits down with his former team mate to talk about their time at Florida, the NFL, what life after football is like and the latest member of the Graham family that is going to be playing in the swamp. 

This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe sits down to talk with Florida baseball start Jac Caglianone. Ben and Jac talk about his time at UF so far, how Florida Victorious is making an impact on student athletes and his unique skillset on the diamond.    Ben Troupe is a former NFL player and All American tight end at the University of Florida. He now does sports talk radio as well as his podcast 84 Reasons along with a non profit he started called the uncommon cru. You can learn more at www.Bentroupe84.com and www.theuncommoncru.com.   Jac Caglianone can be found on Instagram @ Jac.Caglianone and twitter @ Jac_caglianone. Ben Troupe can be found on Instagram and twitter @BenTroupe84 as well as the podcast page on twitter @84Reasons and Instagram @84Reasonsuf.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe sits down to talk with former Florida Gators basketball star Teddy Dupay. Ben and Teddy talk about the early years of the Billy Donovan era, building the program to what it was and what it will take to get back to the top of the college basketball world. 

One of the newest members of the Florida Gators Volleyball team joins us this week as Ben sits down to get to know Isabel Martin. Isabel joins Ben from her home in Germany as she talks about her journey from a small town in Germany to the US and eventually making her way to Gainesville to play volleyball. Ben Troupe is a former NFL player and All American tight end at the University of Florida. He now does sports talk radio as well as his podcast 84 Reasons along with a non profit he started called the uncommon cru. You can learn more at www.Bentroupe84.com and www.theuncommoncru.com. Isabel Martin can be found on Instagram @ Isabel_Martin. Ben Troupe can be found on Instagram and twitter @BenTroupe84 as well as the podcast page on twitter @84Reasons and Instagram @84Reasonsuf.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben sits down and talks to Florida Gators Softball outfielder Korbe Otis. Ben and Korbe talk about about her journey through the years of travel softball, the impact her dad has had on her life and softball career and what led her to ultimately coming to Florida to become a Gator.    Ben Troupe is a former NFL player and All American tight end at the University of Florida. He now does sports talk radio as well as his podcast 84 Reasons along with a non profit he started called the uncommon cru. You can learn more at www.Bentroupe84.com and www.theuncommoncru.com.   Korbe Otis can be found on Instagram and twitter @korbeotis. Ben Troupe can be found on Instagram and twitter @BenTroupe84 as well as the podcast page on twitter @84Reasons and Instagram @84Reasonsuf.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe talks with Florida Gators golfer Ian Gilligan. Ben talks to Ian about how he had to battle and beat lymphoma at a young age and how that shaped him into the person he is today. They also discuss his recent win at the Southern Highlands Collegiate and his experience visiting Augusta National. Ben Troupe is a former NFL player and All American tight end at the University of Florida. He now does sports talk radio as well as his podcast 84 Reasons along with a non profit he started called the uncommon cru. You can learn more at www.Bentroupe84.com and www.theuncommoncru.com. Ian Gilligan can be found on Instagram @ian.gilligan and twitter @Ianscaddie. Ben Troupe can be found on Instagram and twitter @BenTroupe84 as well as the podcast page on twitter @84Reasons and Instagram @84Reasonsuf.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe talks with Gators Gymnastics star Victoria Nguyen. Ben talks with Victoria about her upbringing in gymnastics and being a part of a big competitive family as well as her decision to transfer and how she ended up becoming a Gator and more.

This episode of 84 Reasons features former Gators defensive lineman and NFL veteran Ian Scott. Ben talks with his former teammate about his days playing for the Bears, coaching after football and his current role as head coach at Gainesville High School.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben helps kick off the college baseball season by talking with Gators pitcher Blake Purnell. Blake talks to Ben about the recruitment process and deciding to come to Florida, playing in the college world series, what he thinks of this years team and more. 

This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with Florida Gators wide out Taylor Spierto. Ben talks with Taylor about his decision to walk on at Florida, his dream of being a Gator and what it was like once he earned a scholarship.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with fellow Tight End and current Florida Gator Hayden Hansen. Hayden talks about why he was wanting to play for Billy Napier no matter where he was coaching and why he loves his style of coaching. He also talks about his development and the tight end room heading into the 2024 season. 

This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with Florida Gators Wide Receiver Daniel Cross. Ben talks to Daniel about the journey of being a walk on in college football, his goals after football and what his role on the field and in the locker room has been during his time at UF. 

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with Florida Linebacker Derek Wingo. We talk with Derek about his crazy recruitment process, his decision to stick with Florida through the coaching changes and why he thinks this team will be ready to win in 2023.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with Florida QB Graham Mertz. Graham talks with Ben about his decision to stay another year, playing QB in the SEC and why he is motivated to win in 2024.

This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with Florida Gators Women's Basketball guard Aliyah Matharu. Ben talks to Aliyah about her recent buzzer beater she hit, her journey to Florida, the impact her mother has on her life and this seasons team and why they feel poised to have a great year. 

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with Florida Gators Tight End Arlis Boardingham. Ben talks with Arlis about the growth and success he has shown this season, coming to Florida from California, the intensity of Gator's football fans and more.

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with UF Athletics Hall of Famer Jabar Gaffney. We talk to Jabar about his record setting career at UF, his family legacy at Florida and his long career in the NFL. 

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with former Florida Gators quarterback Shane Matthews. Shane talks to us about playing for coach Spurrier, the fun and gun offense of the 90's, why he is impressed by this 2023 Gators team and more. 

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with former Gator great and member of the 1996 National Championship team Terry Jackson. We talk to Terry about the family legacy of the Jackson family at Florida, the 1996 team and his impact on the University of Florida.

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with Florida football Senior Director of Player Relations Savannah Bailey about her role at UF, her journey to get where she is today and how Gator Made is making an impact for current and former Gator players. 

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with Gators Defensive Tackle Cam Jackson. We talk about his decision to come to UF, playing in the Swamp and his mentality during games. 

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with 2006 BCS National Champion Brandon Siler. We talk about his time at Florida, what he did to become a national champion, the Swamp Kings documentary he starred in and his life after football. 

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with Florida Victorious CEO Nate Barbera to hear about the exciting things happening with Florida NIL efforts, the role they have in making the Gators successful and how fans can help as well.

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with former Gators Tight End and 2 time National Champion Tate Casey. We talk about playing for Urban Meyer, the Swamp Kings documentary he was part of and the legacy left by the Urban Meyer teams at UF.

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with 2 time BCS national champion Louis Murphy. We talk about his tough journey at Florida and why his hard work eventually paid off. We also talk about his relationship with Urban Meyer, his life after football and more!

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with former Gator great Steve Harris. We talk about playing for Urban Meyer and Ron Zook, being a part of the 2006 National Championship team and the new Swamp Tales documentary coming out that Steve is featured in.

This week on 84 Reasons we take a look back at the accomplishments and championships won by the Florida Gators teams and individuals this past season. We take a look back at some of the conversations we have had with athletes who have won individual or team SEC and National championships. 

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with Florida center Kingsley Eguakun about his tenure at Florida, the changes in college football since his freshman year and why he is excited for this upcoming season.

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with former Florida Gators wide out and 2006 National Champion Dallas Baker. Ben talks with Dallas about his journey to Florida, playing for Urban Meyer and why he thought the 2006 team was so special.

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with UF Director of NIL Strategy Ben Chase. Ben talks about his role at UF, how we helps UF student athletes maximize their NIL potential and where the world of NIL is headed.

This week on 84 Reasons we talk to former Florida Gators first team All American Offensive lineman Shannon Snell. We talk about his time at UF, his life after football as a BBQ pitmaster and exciting news that is happening in his life right now.

This week on 84 Reasons we talk to former Gator's Tight End Kemore Gamble about his time at UF in a loaded Tight End room, his journey from Dade County to Gainesville, the challenges he overcame during his time in school and what he is up to these days. 

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with Florida Baseball starting catcher BT Riopelle. We talk to him about his journey to Florida from high school and transferring in, the sport he loved first and what hitting a walk off grand slam feels like.

This week on 84 Reasons we talk with former Gators defensive back and former director of player development Vernell Brown Jr. Ben talks with Vernell about his time playing at UF, being on the staff and his decision to follow Anthony Richardson to the NFL.