Former Gator Pitcher Jeff Cardozo, Gator Bait Editor Zach Abolverdi talk Gators and what else is happening in the world of sports M-F 4pm - 6 pm
Joined by Graham Hall, Zach Abolverdi previewed the NBA Finals and talked about Scott Stricklin's comments yesterday. In the second hour, they debated if Urban Klavzar will start over Denzel Aberdeen and discussed Gators basketball recruiting.
The Tailgate Rewind: On Tuesday Zach Abolverdi and Paul Gardner discussed the fallout of the Brendan Sorsby NCAA eligibility situation and Florida baseball transfers with the Gators grabbing their first pitcher out of the portal, Maddox McDougall.
The Tailgate Rewind: On Friday Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi talked about Florida's matchup with Duke in the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge. They also talked about discussions to bring back the Gator bait chant as well as the latest with Florida football and baseball recruiting.
Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi break down different NIL dynamics when it comes to recruiting. They also recap a few Gators sports and their tournament runs this year as well as preview the NBA Finals.
Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi were live from Texas Roadhouse to talk the Gators baseball roster in the offseason, reflected on D1Baseball's preseason rankings and looked at Jon Sumrall's top-five 2027 recruiting class.
On Tuesday, Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi discussed Florida baseball's upset loss to Troy in the Regionals, ending the Gators season.
Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi took listeners right up to NCAA Gainesville Regional finale. They broke down how coach Kevin O'Sullivan can utilize his struggling pitching staff as the Gators' season is on the line.
After Florida baseball's walk-off win to start the Gainesville Regional, AJ Sheridan and Michael Tubbs went over the highlights with Jeff Cardozo, Zach Abolverdi and Kevin Winter.
On Thursday, Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi previewed the Gainesville Regional, talked Florida football assistant coaching salaries and discussed Jason Williams after Texas Tech won at the WCWS.
Tailgate rewind: Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi talked with callers about potential changes to the College Football Playoff. They also discussed Florida baseball's upcoming Regional as well as Florida football's early season schedule.
Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi dive into the aftermath of the Gainesville Softball Super Regional. They break down different perspectives on sportsmanship. They also discuss Gators baseball.
On Friday, Zach Abolverdi and Paul Gardner talked about Jason and Mia Williams's return to Gainesville for the Super Regionals and discussed Florida baseball's recent success.
The Tailgate rewind: Zach Abolverdi talked with Nick Marcinko and Keith Niebuhr about the latest with Florida football recruiting as well as Florida softball and baseball's postseason prospects.
Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi preview Gators baseball entering the postseason, concerts in The Swamp, Gators softball's road to hosting a Super Regional this weekend, and more.
On Friday's show Paul Gardner joined Zach Abolverdi to discuss what Rueben Chinyelu's NBA Draft Combine performance means for his future at Florida. Plus, they reviewed the history of Gator Growl, debating whether comedian headliners should make a reemergence.
On Thursday, Zach Abolverdi previewed Florida baseball with Jeff Cardozo live from Baton Rouge, talked to former Gator WR Elijhah Badger about the Orlando Storm season and recapped Rueben Chinyelu in the NBA Draft Combine.
On Wednesday's show, Zach Abolverdi and Paul Gardner talked about Gator football's new gym, where Billy Napier went wrong and what if he hired better coordinators, along with what artist could sell out The Swamp.
Graham Hall joined Zach Abolverdi to debate who's better Michael Jordan or LeBron James. They also discussed what the NBA draft combine means for the future of Rueben Chinyelu at Florida and the impact of Florida football's upgraded weight room.
The Tailgate Rewind: On Friday's show, Zach Abolverdi broke the news of the fourth commit this week to enter Florida Football's roster. The 4-star running back from the 2027 class, Andrew Beard, is leaving Bogart, Georgia and entering The Swamp.
The Tailgate Rewind: On Thursday's show, Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi discussed Florida softball's SEC Tournament win vs. Auburn, how the new men's basketball NCAA Tournament format could shape the sport, and where the Gators football team ranks in this recruiting class.
On Wednesday's show, Jeff and Zach spoke all things Gator's baseball including their win against UNF. It was also revealed that the Swamp is upgrading their internet getting the first ever Wi-Fi 7 network in a college stadium.
On Tuesday's show, Zach Abolverdi and Paul Gardner talked about recruiting around the Florida Gators football team, how gambling has affected how people watch sports, and previewed the Gators baseball team's final midweek game against North Florida.
On Monday's show, Jeff and Zach talk about the newest addition to Florida basketball's roster: Slovenian player Domen Petrovic. They also discuss Gator baseball and the foul ball turned homer that shocked the crowd against Oklahoma.
The Tailgate Rewind: On Friday's show, Zach Abolverdi and Paul Gardner discussed how much might Florida Football's offensive line and defense improve in 2026. They also spoke about Gators Baseball's conquest to host a regional and UF's NIL situation as a whole.
On Thursday's show, Zach spoke Football recruiting with Corey Bender. He also spoke about the new renovations in the swamp weight room.
On Wednesday's show, Jeff and Zach talk all things gator sports from Softball's SEC Tournament coming up to Florida baseball's current state. They closed talking Gator's Basketball and the latest rankings that came out.
On Tuesday's show, Jeff and Zach preview their expectations on the upcoming Women's Basketball season, as well as potential ideas to improve Gators Baseball.
On Monday's show, Jeff and Zach recapped big additions to Florida athletics including an interview with women's basketball commit Kiyomi McMiller. Spoke on the baseball series loss to Texas A&M as well.
On today's show, Zach and Jeff discussed how Florida baseball can get back on track tonight in its series opener against Texas A&M, what Thomas Haugh's return means for the Gators and the future of Todd Golden's coaching career.
On Thusday's Show, Jeff and Zach talked about all the troubles with Gators Baseball and what the path to hosting a regional is. They also talked NFL Draft preview and Gators Basketball outlook amidst Tommy Haugh's return.
On Wednesday's show, Zach is joined by Graham Hall to discuss Todd Golden's comments from his presser earlier today. They also discuss the state of the team as they examine what moves they may make moving forward.
On Tuesday's show, Zach Abolverdi and Paul Gardner talked about Thomas Haugh's official return to Florida for his senior year and what the Gator Men's Basketball roster looks like next season.
On Monday's edition of Tailgate, Jeff and Zach talk gator baseball's series loss to Auburn, gymanstics third place finish at finals, and breaking news, Rueben Chinyelu declared for the NBA draft while maintaining college eligibility to return to Florida.
On Friday's show, Zach Abolverdi and Jeff Cardozo discussed Aidan King's dominant pitching performance, allowing only one run through six innings during the Gators' 6-3 win over Auburn, and how Florida can take the series win tonight
On Thursday's show, Zach Abolverdi and Jeff Cardozo talked about Gators baseball ahead of their three game series against No.13 Auburn. Covering the Tigers, Brad Law joined the baseball conversation.
On Wednesday's show, Zach Abolverdi and Jeff Cardozo talked about Alex Condon's official return to Gators men's basketball for his senior year and the Gators baseball loss to Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday night.
On Tuesday's show, Paul Gardner and Zach Abolverdi discuss Florida football after the Orange & Blue game, Gator basketball, and Gator baseball before its game against Bethune-Cookman.
On Monday's show, Jeff and Zach recapped the Orange and Blue game, the masters, Florida baseball's series win over Georgia and their widely varied rankings online.
On Friday's show, Paul Gardner and Zach Abolverdi discuss Denzel Aberdeen's return to Florida, Gator football before the Orange and Blue game, and Gator baseball before its series against Georgia.
Today on the Tailgate, Zach Abolverdi spoke about the new five-star addition to Gator's football, Maxwell Hiller. He also spoke more Gator's Football with Keith Niebuhr and Gator's baseball with Nick Marcinko.
Today on the Tailgate, Jeff Cardozo and Zach Abolverdi talk about Gator baseball's sweep over FSU and the future for Gator's basketball.
On Tuesday's show, Zach Alboverdi and Paul Gardner discussed Gators football ahead of the Orange & Blue spring game, including its new format. They also had an entertaining debate on the greatest basketball player of all time and wrapped up the conversation with Gators baseball's trip to Tallahassee to face the Seminoles.
On Monday's show, Jeff and Zach spoke on Florida baseball losing their series to Ole Miss, previewed the Orange and Blue game happening this Saturday, and broke news on Micah Handlogten entering the transfer portal.
On Friday's show, Zach and Graham talked about Todd Golden's future in the Gators Basketball program and the Gators Baseball matchup against Ole Miss tonight.
On Thursday's show, Jeff and Zach talk Swamp renovations, Gator baseball and the shape of Florida football ahead of the Orange and Blue game.
On Wednesday's show, Jeff and Zach talk Gator baseball's loss to Jacksonville, and Gator football spring camp ahead of Florida softball's game at Stetson.
On Tuesday's show, Zach Abolverdi and PG talked about Olivier Rioux entering the transfer portal, previewed the Gators baseball game vs Jacksonville with Jeff Cardozo and Florida football spring training.
On Monday's show, Jeff and Zach talked about the Swamp stadium renovations starting soon and debated the controversies around it with callers.
On Friday's show, Jeff and Zach broke down the keys to Florida baseball claiming a win over Arkansas tonight and the future of the men's basketball roster with the latest resigning of Isaiah and AJ Brown.
On Thursday's show, Zach Abolverdi and Paul Gardner talk gator basketball and it's early return announcements from Boogie Fland and Urban Klavzar. Florida football's pro day and results from the players, as well as baseball's pitching questions for Sunday against Arkansas.
On Wednesday's show, Jeff and Zach talk Gator baseball after its series win against Florida State, DJ Lagway's comments on his time with Florida football, and reflect on Gator basketball.
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