Gators Breakdown

The No. 4 Florida Gators take their second road trip of the season against their first ranked opponent at No. 21 Texas A&M. David Waters is joined by Cole Thompson (Locked On Aggies Podcast) to preview the Aggies. Jimbo Fisher and Kellen Mond lead an offense that can give the Gators’ defense more fits. Kyle Trask looks to continue his great year vs a defense that struggled to stop Alabama’s high-flying attack last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida has had a chance to put the game away in each of its first two wins, but Dan Mullen says the team has had issues closing out games on both sides of the ball. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to look at the closing issues, especially on defense, and other issues as the Gators move ahead to Texas A&M. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a free $20 wager on your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida moves to 2-0 on the season as the Gators defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gator Country) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review the up and down day. The offense had another fine showing while the defense showed a little improvement, but still left a lot to be desired. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third ranked Gators look to go 2-0 on the season when they matchup with South Carolina in the first home game of 2020. The Gators also look to keep the passing game flying and to have a bounce back performance on defense. David Waters is joined by Will Gunter (Co-host of The Early Game on 107.5 The Game in Columbia, SC) to preview the Gamecocks. David also shares listeners thoughts on the matchup. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a free $20 wager on your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Offensive futility seems like a thing of the past now under Dan Mullen. After years of the offense being the brunt of criticism, 2020 starts with the defense taking those criticisms. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to take another look back at all the success on offense as well as what issues can be corrected on defense. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a free $20 wager on your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts were an unstoppable duo as Florida defeats Ole Miss 51-35 in the 2020 season opener. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gator Country) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review the offensive explosion in Oxford as well as a disappointing day on the defensive side of the ball. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida was already scheduled to play Ole Miss in 2020, but with the 10-game SEC schedule release came a different placement for the game. Florida will travel to Oxford, MS to kickoff the 2020 season and Lane Kiffin’s debut as Rebels head coach. David Waters is joined by Jake Evans (The Rebel Walk) to preview Gators vs Rebels and what we may see from the new look Ole Mis squad. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a free $20 wager on your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it Gators’ fans! 2020 hasn’t been kind, but something we all love is returning to help us forget about all the bad. Florida kicks off against Ole Miss on Saturday in a season of high expectations for the Gators David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to have a look at the new look Rebels with Lane Kiffin roaming the sidelines. Also, the two make some season predictions along the way. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a $20 wager with your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time again! "Gators Breakdown" and "Stadium and Gale" bring Florida Gators media members for the 2020 version of "The Gator Panel" to chat about what should be an exciting football season. Members break down both sides of the ball and throw out some predictions as well. Participants for this edition of "The Gator Panel" are: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Dan Thompson - Stadium and Gale Zach Abolverdi - Gators Territory Graham Hall - Gainesville Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s well known the Gators have to replace a lot of wide receiver production from last year’s team. Florida received good news on that front as transfer Justin Shorter received clearance to play for the 2020 Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss the wide receiver group and what they’re looking for with Shorter now in the mix. Also, Dave and Will answer questions submitted by listeners as the season is just over a week away. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and double your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida held their second scrimmage of 2020 on Monday night, and while the team is improving, Dan Mullen states the team still has a ways to go. Join David Waters as he discusses news and notes around the second scrimmage. Also, on this episode, David is joined by Denny Thompson from 6 Points QB Training and 1010 XL. Denny shares his thoughts on the QB room at Florida as well as what is going on at the QB position for Georgia. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and double your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week SEC Network named Kyle Trask the SEC’s best returning quarterback. A few days after that, head coach Dan Mullen was pleased with Trask’s performance in a scrimmage. All this is culminating in what can be a season to remember for Trask and the Gators. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) are joined by Clark Brooks (SECStatCat.com) to take a deep analytical look at Trask and what the rest of the Gators do well or need to improve on. Also, Dave and Will discuss the latest fall camp news and early season TV times. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and double your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s never easy playing in the SEC, and it just became more difficult with the revamped 10-game conference schedule for 2020. Join David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as the two discuss the difficulties of the schedule and how it affects Florida’s chances for a big season. Also, Dave and Will look back at what Mullen had to say in his latest press conference. Gators Breakdown Merch: https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We learned the 10 conference opponents last week for the 2020 Florida Gators, and now, we know “the when” of the Florida Gators 2020 football schedule. Join David Waters and Nick de la Torre (GatorCountry.com) as they break down the 2020 schedule. Also, the two take a look at what Dan Mullen had to say as fall camp starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the 2020 season is (hopefully) played, the Gators’ secondary could be having a mass exodus due to graduation and potential early-entrees to the NFL. It’s a good thing Florida has recruited well in the secondary and has added to that with the recent additions of Corey Collier and Jason Marshall. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down secondary recruiting and the outlook of those positions moving forward. Also the two discuss SEC scheduling and all the latest on the potential of no football being played in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August was always going to be a big month in the world of recruiting when it was announced a few prospects from Miami Palmetto were going to make their commitments. It started not so well when DL Leonard Taylor committed to Miami last week, but then the Gators rebounded the best way possible by gaining commitments from five-star cornerback Jason Marshall and four-star safety Corey Collier. Join David Waters for his reaction to these big commitments for the Gators and why they mean so much for Florida’s 2021 recruiting class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the SEC announced a 10-game conference schedule last week, Florida fans have waited to find out which two new non-divisional opponents would be added to the Gators’ schedule. The wait is over and Florida has drawn Arkansas and Texas A&M from the SEC West. Join David Waters for this instant reaction episode as breaks down how the revised schedule affects Florida and the rest of the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jam-packed episode of Gators Breakdown! With the SEC's announcement of pushing the season start date back to September 26, the conference also announced an adjustment to fall camp to help maneuver around COVID-19. Join David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as they discuss what that means for the Gators' preseason preparation. Also, David and Will hit on: Could some Gators decide to opt-out and not play this season? Kamar Wilcoxson reclassifying Desmond Watson's commitment The Palmetto crew recruitment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With many other major conferences are already announcing conference-only schedules for 2020, the SEC announced on Thursday the conference would do the same and kickoff on September 26. Join David Waters as he takes a look at this from the Gators' side of things and answers questions submitted on Periscope. Also, David takes a look at the commitment of defensive tackle Desmond Watson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2008 was a season of high expectations for Gator football. With returning Heisman Trophy quarterback Tim Tebow, and a roster filled with future NFL talent on both sides of the ball, Florida was a popular pick to win its second national title is three years. After suffering just one loss in the regular season, the Gators were tasked with stopping the reigning Heisman winner, Sam Bradford, and Oklahoma’s high-powered passing attack that averaged 54 points a game. David Waters is joined by Tate Casey (Gators tight end 2004-2008) and Brandon James (Gators athlete 2006-2009) to take a look back at Florida’s hard-fought win over Oklahoma in route to the program’s third national championship. Also, David shares an update in the world of recruiting as Florida gains commitments from wide receiver Marcus Burke and safety Donovan McMillon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices