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RagJ

Richard Johnson

My Team | Florida Gators
About RagJ

19 year-old Telecommunications major at the University of Florida. I am proud to say I have never lived anywhere other than Gainesville Florida. I am not sure Saturdays in the fall exist unless accompanied with tailgating, and if I still have a voice when exiting the swamp on any given Saturday I have not done my job. I am morally opposed to anything Garnet and Gold, Red and Black or "Creamsicle" orange.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan shouts from the sideline against the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during the South regional final of the 2013 NCAA Tournament at Cowboys Stadium. (Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida Gators basketball season ends at the hands of Michigan in Elite Eight

| March 31, 2013 at 10:57 pm | 1 Comment

On Easter Sunday, there was no resurrection for a Florida basketball team whose hopes of victory were killed very early on in the afternoon.

Florida Gators basketball grounds the Eagles of FGCU

Florida Gators basketball grounds the Eagles of FGCU

| March 30, 2013 at 10:02 am | 3 Comments

Last night, the magical run of the plucky No. 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast Eagles came to an end as Florida defeated the tournament darlings 62-50.

Florida basketball opens the tournament on a dominant note

Florida basketball opens the tournament on a dominant note

| March 23, 2013 at 11:08 pm | 0 Comments

Six games, that’s all that separates the 2013 Florida Gators from the immortality gained in 2006 and 2007 when they began NCAA Tournament play on Friday night.

Florida Gators guard Kenny Boynton (1) shoots over Alabama Crimson Tide guard Trevor Lacey (5) during the semifinals of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. (Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida basketball rolls Alabama Crimson Tide on way to SEC Tournament Championship game

| March 16, 2013 at 8:34 pm | 0 Comments

The Florida Gators (26-6) advanced to the final of the SEC basketball tournament today by beating the Alabama Crimson Tide (21-12), 61-51.

Florida Gators guard Kenny Boynton (1) reacts in the game against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Florida 61-57. (Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida Gators basketball woes continue against Kentucky Wildcats

| March 10, 2013 at 10:22 am | 1 Comment

The Florida Gators (24-6) fell at the hands of the Kentucky Wildcats (21-10) on Saturday in a familiar fashion, 61-57.

Florida Gators guard Kenny Boynton (1) cuts the net off of the rim after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Florida defeated Vanterbilt 60-44 to finish the season 15-0 at home and clinch the SEC championship outright. (Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida basketball wins 2013 SEC crown, honors seniors in style

| March 7, 2013 at 9:31 am | 1 Comment

The Florida Gators (24-5) celebrated senior night in style defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores (13-16) and capping of an SEC regular season championship.

Florida Gators basketball squad falls to the Tennessee Volunteers in Rocky Top

Florida Gators basketball squad falls to the Tennessee Volunteers in Rocky Top

| February 28, 2013 at 11:37 am | 2 Comments

The Florida Gators were upended on the road by a hot Tennessee Volunteers basketball squad.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan reacts during the second half at Mizzou Arena. The Missouri Tigers defeated the Florida Gators 63-60. (Dak Dillon-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida Gators get bit by bad habits against Missouri Tigers

| February 20, 2013 at 12:37 pm | 1 Comment

The Florida Gators (21-4) met their demise again on the road, this time against the Missouri Tigers (19-7).

Florida Gators guard Mike Rosario takes a shot against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Auburn Arena. The Gators beat the Tigers 83-52. (John Reed-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida basketball tames Auburn Tigers, Michael Frazier II impresses

| February 17, 2013 at 11:02 am | 0 Comments

The Florida Gators (21-3) are at it again as they decimated the Auburn Tigers (9-16) on Saturday, 83-52. It was a typical conference victory for Florida, they never trailed, led by double digits midway through the first half and then spent most of the second half with a lead in the 20′s and 30′s.

Florida Gators guard Scottie Wilbekin pumps his fist against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. (USA TODAY Sports)

Florida Gators embarrass rival Kentucky Wildcats, Nerlens Noel season in question

| February 13, 2013 at 9:05 am | 1 Comment

The Florida Gators (20-3) entertained the rival Kentucky Wildcats (17-7) Tuesday night in the O’Connell center.

Florida Gators guard/forward Casey Prather (24) shoots during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. The Gators won 83-58. Mandatory USA TODAY Sports

Florida Gators bounce back against Mississippi State Bulldogs

| February 10, 2013 at 3:25 pm | 0 Comments

The Florida Gators (19-3) had some frustration to unload after having their 10 game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Arkansas Razorbacks Wednesday night. The Mississippi State Bulldogs (7-15) bore the brunt of that frustration in the 83-58 Florida win.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan reacts to a play during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas defeated Florida 80-69. (Beth Hall-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida Gators pride sliced by Arkansas Razorbacks

| February 7, 2013 at 9:44 am | 2 Comments

The momentum had built around the Florida Gators (18-3) as they ventured out-of-town to visit the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-8). That momentum was then stopped in its tracks Tuesday night thanks to an 80-69 loss for Florida that was a lot worse than the score indicates.

Michael Frazier II reacts after making a three pointer against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Florida Gators defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 75-36. (USA TODAY Sports)

Florida Gators dominant against South Carolina and rest of the SEC: How good are they?

| January 31, 2013 at 9:41 am | 1 Comment

At some points it didn’t seem fair, as though the South Carolina Gamecocks (12-8) had been replaced by a junior varsity alternative. The Florida Gators (17-2), on the other hand, acted like the big boys they are and suffocated their visitors in the third largest SEC win in school history with a score of 75-36.

Patric Young throws down huge dunk on the Bulldogs

| January 27, 2013 at 10:21 am | 0 Comments

As far as huge dunks go, Patric Young is a repeat offender, here is the latest and greatest rim rocker from No. 4.

Florida Gators center Patric Young knocks the ball away from the basket during the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. (Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida Gators cage second Bulldog of the week

| January 27, 2013 at 10:19 am | 2 Comments

The Florida Gators (16-2) made it look easy again against a conference opponent trouncing the Mississippi State Bulldogs (7-11), 82-47.

Billy Donovan speaks to his players in the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum. (Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida vs Georgia basketball recap: Strong second half propels Gators over Dawgs

| January 24, 2013 at 9:43 am | 1 Comment

The Florida Gators (15-2) entered into the unfriendly confines of Stegeman Coliseum Wednesday night to face the Georgia Bulldogs (7-11). They left with a result similar to the last time Florida played their neighbors to the north, running the Bulldogs out of their own gym 64-47.

Scottie Wilbekin, Mike Rosario, Will Yeguete and Erik Murphy react from the bench after a dunk during the second half of the game against the Missouri Tigers. Florida defeated Missouri 83-52. (Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports)

Billy the kid gets 400th win in impressive fashion

| January 22, 2013 at 12:03 am | 0 Comments

Billy Donovan won his 400th game in style as his Florida Gator squad decimated the Missouri Tigers, 83-52.

Florida Gators guard Kenny Boynton drives to the basket past LSU Tigers guard Andre Stringer . Florida defeated LSU 74-52. (Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports)

2013 Florida Gators basketball: Early 2nd half surge lifts Gators past Tigers

| January 13, 2013 at 11:13 am | 1 Comment

The Florida Gators (12-2) took a visit to Baton Rouge on Saturday and came out clean on the other end, waxing the LSU Tigers (9-4) in their own building, 74-52.

Florida Gators guard Kenny Boynton shoots over Air Force Falcons forward Marek Olesinski during the second half at the Orange Bowl Classic Basketball game at the BB&T Center. (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida Gamedayr Running Diary: Florida Gators vs. Air Force Falcons

| December 30, 2012 at 9:13 am | 0 Comments

During Florida basketball games I keep a running diary of the events that happen of note during the game. Here are my unfiltered notes from Florida’s victory over the Air Force Falcons.

Florida Gators center Patric Young blocks a shot by Air Force Falcons guard Kyle Green during the second half of the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic held at the BB&T Center. (Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida basketball shines in Sunrise, uses strong second half to top Air Force

| December 30, 2012 at 9:10 am | 1 Comment

The Florida Gators (9-2) have escaped their pre-existing condition of a bad case of “the Saturdays”, pulling away from the Air Force Falcons (8-3) in the second half for 78-61 victory.

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