Episode 107: Carlos Perez
This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with former Gator Carlos Perez. Carlos and Ben talk about their playing days at UF, his life after football and more.
Apr 11, 2025•54 min•Ep. 109
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Episode 106: Taylor Jacobs
Ben sits down with his former teammate Taylor Jacobs this week on 84 Reasons. Ben and Taylor talk about their playing days together, Taylor's journey to UF and what life after football has looked like for the former Gator's star wide receiver.
Mar 28, 2025•39 min•Ep. 108
Episode 105: Caleb Rillos
One of the newest members of the Florida Gators football team joins Ben on this episode of 84 Reasons. Caleb Rillos talks with Ben about his journey transferring from the Air Force Academy, what he thinks his impact on this years Gators team will be and more!
Mar 14, 2025•46 min•Ep. 107
Episode 104: Brian Crum
This episode of 84 Reasons features 2006 National Champion Brian Crum. Ben and Brian talk about their days playing together, growing up in south Georgia, winning the National Championship, life after football and more.
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 106
Episode 103: Jarvis Moss
This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe talks with his former team mate and member of the 2006 National Championship team Jarvis Moss. Ben and Jarvis talk about their playing days at UF, coming to Florida from Texas high school football and his life after UF.
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 105
Episode 102: Ben Chase
Ben Chase, the Director of NIL Strategy at the University of Florida joins Ben Troup on 84 Reasons to talk about the ever changing landscape of NIL in college athletics, what the University of Florida is doing in that space and Ben's journey to become where he is today.
Jan 24, 2025•52 min•Ep. 104
Episode 101: Ciatrick Fason
Ciatrick Fason joins Ben Troupe on this episode of 84 Reasons. Ciatrick Fason is a former Florida Gators running back who played for the Gators from 2002-2004. Ciatrick and Ben catch up on this episode and talk all things Gators football past, present and future.
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 103
Episode 100: Kelvin Taylor
Ben Troupe is joined by former Florida Gator's running back Kelvin Taylor this week on 84 Reasons. Ben talks to Kelvin about his time at Florida, his impressive high school career and leaving his own legacy. Ben and Kelvin also talk about the current Florida Gators football team and who Kelvin thinks is going to be the next big star at Florida.
Nov 27, 2024•51 min•Ep. 102
Episode 99: Steve Harris
Steve Harris joins Ben again as the first recurring guest on the show. Ben and Steve talk about the current state of the Gators football program, what they are liking and what they think needs to be fixed. Ben and Steve also talk about what it takes to be a championship caliber program and about their time at UF.
Nov 15, 2024•46 min•Ep. 101
Viktor Mikic Conversation
This episode of 84 Reasons features one of the newest members of the Florida Gators basketball team, Viktor Mikic. Viktor and Ben talk about wanting to play for Todd Golden, playing basketball in Serbia and what he brings to the table for the Gators.
Aug 23, 2024•41 min•Ep. 100
Kajus Kublikas Conversation
This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with Florida Basketball Player Kajus Kublikas. Kajus and Ben talk about his home country of Lithuania, playing for the Gators, international basketball and more.
Aug 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 99
Enoch Wangoy Conversation
This week on 84 Reasons Ben talks with Florida Gators offensive lineman Enoch Wangoy. Ben and Enoch talk about his unique journey to playing college football after growing up in England and only coming to the United States a few years ago. They also talk about what life in America has been like so far and his reasons for committing to Florida. 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...
Jul 16, 2024•32 min•Ep. 98
Keagan Rothrock Conversation
This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe sits down with former Gatorade National Player of the Year and SEC Freshman of the year Keagan Rothrock from the Florida Gators softball team. Ben and Keagan talk about her decision to commit to UF at a young age, her first season of college softball and her outlook on next season. 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 ...
Jun 28, 2024•37 min•Ep. 97
Willie Jackson Jr Conversation
Ben Troupe sits down with Willie Jackson Jr this week on 84 Reasons. Willie and Ben talk about the legacy of 3 generations of Jacksons at UF, Willie's playing career and what life after football has looked like for the Gator great.
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 96
Keith Carodine Conversation
Ben sits down with former Florida Senior Associate Athletic Director Keith Carodine on this episode of 84 Reasons. Keith talks with Ben about his 25+ years at UF, the decision he made to come to UF in the early 90's, the impact he had on so many student athletes over the years and more.
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 95
Alex Condon Conversation
This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe sits down with Florida Gators big man Alex Condon. Alex is back home in Australia for the summer and talks to Ben about his first season at UF, his basketball journey in Australia and what he thinks of the '24-'25 team. 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.Bent...
May 28, 2024•38 min•Ep. 94
Jenoah McKiver Conversation
This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe sits down with Florida Track and Field star Jenoah McKiver. Ben talks with Jenoah about his time he has spent at UF so far, transferring to UF from Iowa and the success he has had so far this season. 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....
May 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 93
Earnest Graham Conversation
This episode of 84 Reasons features one of the best running backs in Florida Gators history, Earnest Graham. Ben sits down with his former team mate to talk about their time at Florida, the NFL, what life after football is like and the latest member of the Graham family that is going to be playing in the swamp.
Apr 19, 2024•48 min•Ep. 92
Jac Caglianone Conversation
This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe sits down to talk with Florida baseball start Jac Caglianone. Ben and Jac talk about his time at UF so far, how Florida Victorious is making an impact on student athletes and his unique skillset on the diamond. 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.c...
Apr 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 91
Teddy Dupay Conversation
This week on 84 Reasons Ben Troupe sits down to talk with former Florida Gators basketball star Teddy Dupay. Ben and Teddy talk about the early years of the Billy Donovan era, building the program to what it was and what it will take to get back to the top of the college basketball world.
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 90
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 cal...
Mar 19, 2024•33 min•Ep. 89
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 call...
Mar 14, 2024•37 min•Ep. 88
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 ...
Mar 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 87
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.
Mar 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 86
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.
Feb 26, 2024•37 min•Ep. 85
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.
Feb 16, 2024•35 min•Ep. 84
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.
Feb 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 83
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.
Jan 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 82
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.
Jan 12, 2024•40 min•Ep. 81
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.
Dec 22, 2023•38 min•Ep. 80
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