84 Reasons

Taylor Spierto Conversation

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.

Hayden Hansen Conversation

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. 

Daniel Cross Conversation

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. 

Derek Wingo Conversation

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.

Graham Mertz Conversation

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.

Aliyah Matharu Conversation

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. 

Arlis Boardingham Conversation

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.

Jabar Gaffney Conversation

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. 

Shane Matthews Conversation

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. 

Terry Jackson Conversation

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.