Gators Breakdown

The Gator Panel is back together to give their takes on the happenings of spring football. David Waters is joined by other media members to discuss Feleipe Franks' progression, replacing departures, and surprises during spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a sunny, fun-filled day in The Swamp, Feleipe Franks concludes the 2019 spring with another impressive showing as the Gators offense put up fireworks for the fans. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look back at The Orange and Blue Debut and what to take away from the offensive explosion. Also, Jaheim Bell commits to the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans get their first look at the 2019 Gators when the team takes the field for The Orange and Blue Debut on Saturday.   David Waters is joined by Will Miles and Bill Sikes as the trio previews the final event of spring football. Also, a look into recruiting for the 2020 class on the heels of quarterback Anthony Richardson and cornerback Avery Helm's commitments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida held their first scrimmage of the spring last Thursday evening and the results were a mixed bag. After a fast start for the first team offense, the group could do very little in terms of consistency the rest of the evening. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon from The Athletic to review the scrimmage, and what players are shining midway through spring practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Through the second week of spring practice, it is clear, this is the best Feleipe Franks has ever looked in a Gators uniform. Confidence, accuracy, consistency have all been seen by the quarterback so far this spring. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two discuss Franks, the RB rotation, and just how good the defense looks. Also, Dave and Will talk the transfer of defensive end Antonneous Clayton from the program. Lastly, Gators Breakdown hits 1,000,000 listens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Mullen meets with the media ahead of a speaking engagement for fans, friends, and boosters of the Florida football program. David Waters was in attendance as Mullen answers questions regarding spring practice, recruiting in Jacksonville, and more on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a successful 2018 season, Florida players and coaches have a better understanding of each other. With many key pieces returning for 2019, there is more development, instead of learning this spring for the Gators. David Waters is joined by Thomas Goldkamp of Swamp 247 as Goldkamp shares what he has seen from the first week of spring practice and the growth taking place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring practice starts this week and Gators Breakdown wraps up the spring preview with a look at the defensive side of the ball.  David Waters is joined by Will Miles as they examine a defense that must replace some key personnel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring practice gets started on March 12th and even though there are less question surrounding the Gators compared to this time last year, there are still plenty that need to be answered.   David Waters is joined by Will Miles to preview the offense heading into spring practice and attempt to answer the questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once thought to be a heavy Gator lean, QB Carson Beck, commits to Georgia over Florida. David Waters is joined by Beck's QB trainer, Denny Thompson, to help shed some light on the situation. Also, Denny shares his thoughts on why Anthony Richardson is the ideal QB for Mullen and why Feleipe Franks may not be the Gators starting QB this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida received a bit of unexpected news when running back Keyvone Lee decommitted from the 2020 class late last week. Even with that happening, the Gators’ 2020 class is still led by a group of elite talent.   David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look at the current crop of commits, targets, and how the class could stack up with past recruiting classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 2018 season in the rear view mirror, and the class of 19 all wrapped up, its time to reassess and also look forward at the program Dan Mullen is building at Florida. David Waters is joined by The Athletic's Will Sammon to take a look at "The Gator Standard" and process Mullen is taking at rising Florida back to the top of college football.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After flirting with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham elects to stay at Florida. Join David Waters as he breaks down the events and what this means for the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gator Panel gets back together to review the 2019 recruting class for the Gators. The big finish, re-establishing the Lakeland pipeline, Miami and FSU's struggles are among topics discussed. Gators Breakdown's David Waters is joined by:  Corry “Unkle Silkk” Knowles - Big 3 Roll UpAhmad Black - Former Gators SafetyTate Casey - Former Florida Tight End and Gator Radio NetworkNick De La Torre - GatorCountry.com Thomas Goldkamp - Swamp 247Graham Hall - Gainesville Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida came into National Signing Day with a chance to close the 2019 recruiting class with a big finish. After landing commitments from Khris Bogle and Kaiir Elam, in addition to signing current commits Arjei Henderson and Diwun Black, the Gators find themselves ranked in the top 10 of recruiting for the first time since 2014. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as they look at the finish to what was an already good class for the Gators. Also, the guys take a look at the class overall, where it improved and where it could be better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida held their first Junior Day for the 2020 class this past Saturday and received a big time commitment from four-star DT Johnnie Brown. David Waters is joined by Blake Alderman, from Swamp 247, to wrap-up Junior Day. Also, one last preview for National Signing Day 2019. Can the Gators rise up the recruiting rankings with a big finish? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It didn't take long for Dan Mullen to hire a coach he was very familiar with after Sal Sunseri left for Alabama. David Turner is the newest addition to the staff and will take over for Sunseri in coaching the defensive line. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look at the hire that surprised many fans and take a look at the top targets that are still available to finish the 2019 recruiting class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators hire Torrian Gray as cornerbacks coach after the departure of Charlton Warren to Georgia. Gray was last on the Florida staff in 2016 prior to spending the last two seasons with the NFL's Washington Redskins. David Waters discusses the return of Gray on this episode and why Florida upgraded at the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators have been hit with coaching departures the last couple of days. On Friday, it was reported, Sal Sunseri will be leaving for Alabama. Then, on Saturday, Georgia announces Charlton Warren is the Bulldogs' new defensive backs coach. David Waters is joined by Saturday Down South's, Neil Blackmon, to discuss the departures and who may take their place. Also, the two discuss off-season goals for the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just a few weeks left of the 2019 recruiting cycle, the Gators hosted some big targets this past weekend. Even though 2019 prospects were the focus, Florida was able to snag a commit from 4 star wide receiver Leonard Manuel on Monday. David Waters looks back at the weekend that was as well takes a look at the potential impact of Manuel and recent grad transfer Jonathan Greenard. Also, David takes a look at key stats that show the improvement of the Gators from 2017 to 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices