Gators Breakdown

David Waters and Will Miles give their takes on Billy Napier's first spring game as Gators head coach. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL. The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators hit the field Thursday under the lights for the first spring game since 2019. David Waters previews the game with what he wants to see from each position group. Also, hear from William Peagler (TE Coach), Darnell Stapleton (OL Coach), and Ethan White heading into the spring finale. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL. The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida held their second scrimmage of the spring and head coach Billy Napier wasn’t too pleased with the amount of “undisciplined penalties.” David Waters shares Napier’s thoughts on why there is no excuse for those type of errors. Napier also dives into what he’s ultimately looking for in a player. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL. ------- The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Florida Linebacker Coach, Jay Bateman, gave a straight-forward answer when asked what the position group needed to improve on the most... tackling. David Waters shares Bateman’s thoughts on the issue as well as why he is high on the group. Also, hear from linebacker Ventrell Miller and offensive lineman Kinglsey Eguakun. Lastly, David previews his exclusive Gator Collective interview with Brenton Cox. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL. The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators have produced wide receivers in recent years to go to the NFL and produce, but weren’t to take advantage in recruiting. While there is good talent at the position, Billy Napier and, WR coach, Keary Colbert must develop consistency within the group. David Waters shares Colbert’s thoughts, as well as, wide receiver Justin Shorter’s progress this spring. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL. The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Napier made one thing pretty clear after Florida’s first scrimmage of the spring... The Gators are thin in certain areas of the roster as injuries add up. David Waters shares Napier’s thoughts after the scrimmage and exactly what areas the Gators are feeling the effects. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL. The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Gators Breakdown will be focused on returns. The return of LB great Mike Peterson. The return of Brenton Cox Jr. as he looks to develop into an all-around defender. Those two aspects of this Gators defense will go a long way in returning this defense to a standard Gators fans expect. David Waters shares thoughts from Peterson and Cox on the OLB/JACK position and the role they play in this new defense. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL. The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida is halfway through Billy Napier’s first spring football camp and we’re getting a better idea of where the team stands early in the process. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to answer Gator Breakdown Plus members’ questions on spring football. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL. The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doing the little, simple things wasn’t easy for Florida’s defense last season. Penalties, missed assignments, and effort are issues new Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach Sean Spencer must fix. David Waters shares Spencer’s and DL Gervon Dexter thoughts on the issues and how they’re attacking the problems this spring. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! ”DBU” used to be a moniker Florida could claim after years of great defensive back play, but after the last two seasons, the Gators find themselves not living up to that tradition. To fix that issue, Billy Napier hired one of the best cornerback coaches in the game, Corey Raymond. David Waters shares Raymond’s thoughts on leaving LSU for Florida and what he is trying to instill in his cornerbacks. Also, hear from cornerback Jason Marshall. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The departure of Emory Jones clears up the the quarterback competition a bit this spring. Early on it seems Anthony Richardson and, Ohio State transfer, Jack Miller are separating themselves from the rest. David Waters shares Billy Napier’s thoughts on the QB situation and goes in depth on Jack Miller. Also, hear from running back Nay’Quan Wright and offensive tackle Richard Gouraige on this episode of Gators Breakdown. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first week of spring of spring practice is wrapping up for the Gators and we are hearing from assistant coaches for the first time. New Florida OL Coach, Rob Sale, likes what he is seeing early from the offensive line group while RB Coach, Jabbar Juluke, tires to balance a talented RB room. David Waters shares more of what these coaches have to say as well as his thoughts on Emory Jones transferring. David also shares what the DB group thinks of working with Corey Raymond and Patrick Toney from a recent The Gator Collective Spaces. ------- JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It used to be a given that Florida would have a great defense, but that changed the last couple of seasons under former defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. New Gators defensive coordinator, Patric Toney, says the turnaround for Florida’s defense starts with the fundamentals. David Waters brings you the latest from spring practice as Toney and defenders Amari Burney and Trey Dean explain what makes this defense different. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators hit the field for their first spring practice under Billy Napier. The quarterback position was the main feature to get things going. David Waters brings you the latest from Napier and quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and Emory Jones as they battle it out this spring. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring football is here for the Florida Gators. We’ll get our first glimpse of Billy Napier’s squad as he installs his brand of football in the program. David Waters is joined by Will Miles and Nick Knudsen (Read and Reaction) to break down the roster on the defensive side of the ball under new defensive coordinator Patrick Toney. The crew goes position by position of what they like and what questions need to be answered. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring football is right around the corner for the Florida Gators. We’ll get our first glimpse of Billy Napier’s squad as he installs his brand of football in the program. David Waters is joined by Will Miles and Nick Knudsen (Read and Reaction) to break down the roster on the offensive side of the ball. The crew goes position by position of what they like and what questions need to be answered. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. It impacts current athletes and affects the decisions of recruits... And Gator fans can put UF at the forefront of NIL The Gator Collective is leading the charge, uniting fans and student-athletes like never before! Commit for EXCLUSIVE content, interactions, and events which bring you closer than ever to your favorite players! In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss a busy March for Florida as big names make their way to Gainesville. Topics include: Big names visiting QB recruiting The difference from the last staff JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Florida defensive coordinator, Patrick Toney, will call the plays for the Gators’ defense after holding the same title for only two seasons at Louisiana. In just those two short years, Toney has been labeled as a rising star in the coaching ranks. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to break down Toney’s defense all the way from foundation to the use of “creepers” and “simulated pressure.” JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Napier comes to Florida with an extensive offensive background and will call the plays for the Gators offense. What does he like to run? How does he prepare? David Waters is joined by Will Miles to answer those questions and more on Billy Napier’s offense. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023 class is the ever so important bump class for Billy Napier and there is plenty of in-state talent for Florida to fill the class. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down the top targets at each position. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phase one, the “foundation” stage, is now complete for Billy Napier’s plan at Florida as the Gators now transition to phase two, “identity.” David Waters reviews what Napier had to say on the transition in his latest press conference. David, also takes a look at what ESPN’s advanced metrics say about the Gators. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to The Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Name, Image, and Likeness is here to stay in college football. Coach Billy Napier says the Gators will be very competitive in NIL and The Gator Collective is leading the way. David Waters is joined by The Gator Collective CEO, Eddie Rojas to break down The Gator Collective’s role in NIL. Also, Dave gives a preview of the most recent Twitter Spaces event featuring Trey Dean, Justin Shorter, and Keon Zipperer. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Signing Day for the 2022 class has come and gone for the Gators and there are some interesting trends on Florida’s roster. Join David Waters, Will Miles (Read and Reaction), and Bill Sikes as they break down the roster, in particular, Florida’s struggles on the offensive line. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. In this talent acquisition business, NIL will play a huge role in Florida returning to the elite status in college football. It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was potential for Florida to make a splash on National Signing Day, but that was not the case for the Gators. The battles for the top targets left on Florida’s board went elsewhere in a disappointing finish to Billy Napier’s first recruiting class. Join David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as they recap National Signing Day. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Signing Day is just a couple of days away and a strong finish is in the cards for Florida. Join David Waters as he looks back at the last visitors before the dead period and checks in on the big targets left on the board. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida is heading into the final official visit weekend for the class of 2022 with some big recruiting battles left. Join David Waters as he updates those battles, visits and recruiting buzz. Also, praise continues for Billy Napier’s hiring of staff and transfer portal acquisitions. Lastly, David answers questions from Gators Breakdown Plus members pertaining Anthony Richardson’s health and roster attrition. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Napier adds to the 2022 class with a trio of three star commits. QB Max Brown, TE Hayden Hansen and DL Andrew Savaiinaea pledge to Florida after visiting Gainesville this past weekend. Join David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as they react to these commitments. Also, as Napier finalizes his on-field staff, Adam McClintock of Matrix Analytical shares why Billy Napier has hired the best new staff in college football. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss recent recruiting news and staff hires. Also, former Gators defensive lineman Antonio Valentino shares his history with Gators new co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach, Sean Spencer. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first official visit weekend of 2022 for the Gators certainly paid off. Join David Waters as he reacts to the recent commitments. Also, David looks back at other visitors and reports of new staff members. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a lot going on behind the scenes for the transition of the Gators football program under Billy Napier. Join David Waters as he reacts to Napier’s recent press conference about how the Gators plan to attack in phases. Also, David previews the first recruiting visit weekend of 2022. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As soon as the 2021 season ended with Georgia winning the National Championship, publications started releasing “way-too-early” 2022 rankings. Join David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as they react to many of the rankings not including the Gators. Also, the pair discuss the hire of OC/OL coach Rob Sale. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relive the 2008 National Championship on this special edition of Gators Breakdown! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Gators football team gets together for the first time under the Billy Napier era for offseason activities, we are still learning what players will be a part of the 2022 team. Trey Dean is staying for one more season, while Mohamoud Diabate is transferring out. Join David Waters to get caught up with more roster moves and former Gator LB, Mike Peterson, being named OLB coach. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relive the 2006 National Championship on this special edition of Gators Breakdown! The 2006 Gator football season was all about answering questions. Could second-year coach Urban Meyer get his spread option offense working in the SEC with quarterback Chris Leak at the helm? What impact would Freshman phenom Tim Tebow bring to the same position? Could Florida ride its stout defense to a conference or even national championship? 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. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who’s coming? Who’s going? David Waters and Will Miles have the latest on players and coaches coming and leaving for Billy Napier's first season at Florida. Also, the two take a look back at their preseason predictions for the 2021 Gators. What did they get right? Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last game of 2021, and under the Dan Mullen regime, Florida falls to UCF 29-17. David Waters and Will Miles give instant reaction to the loss and turn the page to the Billy Napier era. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s still one more game left in the 2021 season as the Gators travel to Tampa to take on the UCF Knights on the Gasparilla Bowl. David Waters is joined by Brandon Helwig (UCFSports.com) to preview the matchup. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss Florida's finish to Early Signing Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He didn't have a lot of time, but on Early National Signing Day, Billy Napier made a splash with a few players in a nine player class. David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) reviews Florida's day and the nine newest Gators. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Napier was able to host visitors for the first time as Florida head coach and will have to wait a few days to see just how much those visits will pay ff on Early Signing Day. David Waters is joined by Corey Bender (Gators Online, On3) to take a look back at the visitors from this past weekend and to look ahead to Wednesday's Early Signing Day. David also reviews the new hires for Napier's staff. Want to support Gators Breakdown? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat. Topics include: Billy Napier hiring Corey Raymond from LSU Other potential hires Jacob Copeland transferring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first major domino in recruiting falls during the early stages of Billy Napier taking over Florida as quarterback Nick Evers decommits from Florida. David Waters gives the latest after chatting with Nick's mom, Monica Evers. Also, Gators Breakdown Plus members give their initial reaction to the news. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One day after Billy Napier makes his arrival in Gainesville, Florida announces the hires of Co-DC, RB coach, strength coach, plus an analyst. David Waters and Will Miles discuss the new hires and Napier not retaining coaches from the previous staff. Also, the two give their early thoughts on the Gators vs the UCF Knights in the Gasparilla Bowl. ------- JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to look back at Billy Napier's opening press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One week after the announcement that Billy Napier would the next Florida Gators head football coach, the head man made his way to Gainesville. David Waters gives his thoughts on Napier's first day and opening press conference. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Napier will take the podium for the first time in just a couple of days as the University of Florida's head football coach and Gators fans are excited for him to get started. David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss what is next for Napier as he arrives in Gainesville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a lot to learn about Gators new coach Billy Napier. From his time as Louisiana's head coach, all the way back to his days under Nick Saban at Alabama, he takes everything he has learned to lead the Florida Football program David Waters brings on Josh Cole (Ragin Review Podcast) and Kevin Hagan (Bama insider on the Bill King Show) to get an in-depth look at the new Gator in charge. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss Florida hiring Billy Napier as the program's new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Football is set to hire Billy Napier as the 28th head coach in program history. David Waters and Will Miles react to the hire. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida was able to salvage some part of the 2021 season by ending it with a win over rival FSU. David Waters reviews the 24-21 victory over the Seminoles. Also, David updates the latest on the coaching search involving Billy Napier. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com ------- Commit to The Gator Collective and create opportunities for student-athletes earn compensation for the name, image, and likeness. Want to help the Gators in recruiting? It can start here! https://www.thegatorcollective.com/?via=gatorsbreakdown Gators Breakdown receives a commission on donations made by our listeners to the Gator Collective. Graham Media Group and its television stations are not affiliated with or a sponsor of The Gator Collective." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices