Gators Breakdown

Following a one-loss regular season, and SEC Championship Game victory, the Gators would face Heisman Trophy winning QB Troy Smith and an Ohio State Buckeye team that many thought would cruise in the national title 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 domination of the Buckeyes in route to the program’s second national championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expectations for the Gators 2020 season are pretty high, but many out there still pick Florida to be on the outside looking in as far as the College Football Playoff is concerned. Brett Ciancia (Pick Six Previews) joins David Waters to explain why he sees Florida as a College Football Playoff Team. Also, the two discuss Kyle Trask as a Heisman Trophy candidate, Kyle Pitts as the nation's best tight end, and in-depth look at coaches Dan Mullen and Todd Grantham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida’s roster may not get lauded as much as Alabama’s and Georgia’s, but pundits see there’s still plenty of talent for the Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down the talent the college football media sees assembled in Gainesville and show there’s promising data that has Florida set up for a title run in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A clear front runner in the SEC East is in question for the first time in a few seasons. Recently, Georgia has been the leader in the division, but many experts see Florida making its move in 2020. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) are joined by Braden Gall (Athlon Sports), Robert Steltenpohl and Spencer Van Horn (A Rich Tradition: College Football Podcast) to debate Florida or Georgia as the winner of the SEC East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been an eventful few days for the Gators on the recruiting trail as defensive backs Kamar Wilcoxson, Dakota Mitchell, and Jordan Young commit to Florida. David Waters breaks down what each bring to the Gators and where recruiting stands heading towards July. UF Memorial Tribute for Tyler Hall: https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-expenses-for-tyler-hall-family?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest questions for the 2020 college football season is if Florida can beat Georgia and capture the SEC East? If annual preseason magazines are any indication, the answer is a resounding yes. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down what the preseason publications are saying about Florida and why they are so high on the Gators. This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Head to manscaped.com and use promo code "GATORS" for TWO FREE gifts and FREE shipping with your Perfect Package 3.0 purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators football program is back on campus for voluntary workouts and taking the first step in getting ready for a football season this fall. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) take a look at the players that are showing up to campus and one who 2020 signee who isn’t in Johnnie Brown. Also, Dave and Will reflect on the passing of Reche Caldwell and his time as a Gator. To conclude this episode, the duo have some fun with “This or That,” which consists of: Favorite coach? Steve Spurrier or Urban Meyer? Who do you prefer between Will Muschamp or Jim McElwain? Favorite National Championship season? 1996, 2006, or 2008? Biggest rival? FSU or Georgia? Biggest heartbreak? 2001 Tennessee or 2012 Georgia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest areas for improvement for the Gators in 2020 is the running game and that position received some great news as transfer Lorenzo Lingard has been granted immediate eligibility from the NCAA. Join David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as they break down the running game with Lingard now on the depth chart. Also, David wraps up the 2020 opponent whiparound coverage with quick previews of Georgia, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Florida State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators add a versatile weapon to their commit list as four-star athlete Charles Montgomery commits to Florida over Maryland. Join David Waters as he breaks down the commitment and type of player the Gators are getting in Montgomery. Also, on this episode, David discusses student-athletes returning to campus in June and the NCAA tabling the one-time transfer waiver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the bigger questions facing the 2020 Florida Gators is how can they improve in the run game? In comes Mississippi State, grad transfer offensive lineman, Stewart Reese. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down Reese's transfer to Florida. The two discuss how Reese fits in the offensive line and Mullen's success in the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With no spring football practice around the country, not only did we miss seeing the Gators, but we also missed all the storylines following Florida's opponents. On this episode of Gators Breakdown, David Waters is joined by guests that give you the best insight on Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina, LSU, and Ole Miss. Also, each guest gives their thoughts on the 2020 Florida Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's never a dull moment in Gator Nation and that rings true once again for this busy episode of Gators Breakdown. A true freshman will transfer and plenty of storylines on the recruiting front headline this episode. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as reports surface of true freshman OL Issiah Walker entering the transfer portal. Also, the guys break down where recruiting stands for the Gators and what to look forward to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By the time the final pick had been made, seven former Florida Gators had their name called during the 2020 NFL Draft. With those seven picks, the Gators finished only behind LSU, Michigan, Ohio St., and Alabama for the most picks. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) are joined by Tyler Moss, from Fantasy Stock Exchange, to review the seven draft picks for the Gators. Also, head coach Dan Mullen spoke to the media earlier this week for the first time since mid-March and have his thoughts on the state of college football, and his team, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Gators cornerback CJ Henderson was drafted ninth overall in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. David Waters is joined by News4Jax Sports Anchor, Cole Pepper, to break down how the Jaguars got to the point of selecting Henderson and why it makes sense. David also notes how Henderson's pick fits into the Gators' first round draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The University of Florida churns out NFL prospects every year and 2020 will be no different. With the NFL Draft this coming week, the Gators could place at least 10 players on NFL rosters. David Waters is joined by Zach Goodall and Demetrius Harvey, from Sports Illustrated's AllGators, to break down Florida's draft prospects. Will CJ Henderson sneak into the top 10? Does Van Jefferson fall after an injury was discovered at the NFL Combine? How will NFL teams value different types of edge rushers Jonathan Greenard and Jabari Zuniga? All that and more on this episode of Gators Breakdown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Gators fans consider Catrick Fason one of the most underrated players in University of Florida football. Fason certainly left his mark, even in the Ron Zook years of 2002-2004. Ciatrick joins David Waters as they discuss Fason's time at Florida as well as what he's doing now in helping young athletes today. Topics include: His recruitment being an FSU fan The transition from Steve Spurrier to Ron Zook and Ron Zook to Urban Meyer What went wrong under Zook Why didn't he stay to play for Meyer Seeing his teammates win the 2006 National Championship and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all the success Dan Mullen has brought Florida in his first two seasons, one item is still missing… a win over the Georgia Bulldogs. David Waters and Will Miles are joined by Neil Blackmon (Saturday Down South) to discuss his latest piece, “When college football returns, no one will have a bigger opportunity than Dan Mullen and Florida.” The guys discuss that opportunity and what it could do for Florida for the 2020 season and moving forward. Also, the trio hits on SEC Network's Jordan Rogers believing Kellen Mond, and not Kyle Trask, could be the SEC’s best quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many college football pundits consider Florida head coach Dan Mullen one of the best offensive minds and developer of talent in all of college football. To extend that thought, David Waters brings on Stephen Prather from SportSource Analytics to take a deep dive into Mullen’s offense at Mississippi State and what that means for Florida after two seasons and moving forward. David is also joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to further the conversation on the Florida side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Mullen has had great success in his two seasons at Florida and that hasn’t gone unnoticed. David Waters is joined by Matt Wyatt (The Matt Wyatt Show, Mississippi State Analyst) to dive into why he’s not surprised by Mullen’s early accomplishments at Florida. Matt also hits on Mullen’s QB development, Mullen compared to other SEC coaches, and Todd Grantham’s 3rd down defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators are off to a great start for the 2021 recruiting class and that continued when Florida received their 14th commitment from Jacksonville's, Nick Elksnis. Nick joins David Waters to discuss his recruitment, his commitment to Florida, his role in Dan Mullen's offense, and more. Then, David is joined by Will Miles as they dive into Florida's 2021 class heading into April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices