84 Reasons

Isabel Martin Conversation

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.

Korbe Otis Conversation

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.

Ian Gilligan Conversation

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.

Victoria Nguyen Conversation

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.

Ian Scott Conversation

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.

Blake Purnell Conversation

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. 

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.