Art of the Call

In the spirit of taking a trip down the Gators’ memory lane, I interviewed three individuals with ties to Florida athletics to talk about some of the best broadcast calls in UF sports history.

Kyle Crooks

Jeff Cardozo

Chris Doering

Rocky Mountain Vibes – Vibe Checks

Wareham Gatemen

Wareham Whiparound Episode

Walk-and-talk interview with Wareham Gatemen first baseman Eli Putnam.

Walk-and-talk interview with Wareham Gatemen pitcher Cole Leaman.

ESPN Gainesville WRUF “Sports Lab Gator Spotlight Series”

March 25, 2024 – I caught up with former Florida Gators and current Miami Marlins pitcher A.J. Puk to discuss his transition to a starting pitching role, his time in Miami and his favorite memories from Gainesville.

February 22, 2024 – I spoke with former UF diver Leo Garcia on his time with the Gators swim/dive program, his Olympic pursuits and his video editing skills.

September 20, 2024 – I spoke with the dean of the UF College of Journalism and Communications Hub Brown. We discussed his favorite sports memories, the athletes he rooted for growing up in Nebraska, the state of sports journalism and where he sees the sports journalism program at UF heading by the end of the decade.

December 6, 2024 – I spoke with the ‘Voice of the Gators’, Sean Kelley. We discussed Florida’s football and basketball seasons and dove into his broadcast origins and his journey to becoming the ‘Voice of the Gators.’