Gators Breakdown

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

One last game of the 2021 regular season for the Gators and it is against rival FSU. FSU has been trending up while Florida has been trending down. David Waters previews the matchup between the Gators and Noles. Also, David gives 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

One of, if not, the main issues that plagued Dan Mullen's tenure at Florida was recruiting. That aspect was just not at a high enough level for the direction the program was heading. David Waters is joined by former Gators Breakdown cohost Bill Sikes to take a look back, and look ahead, at recruiting at Florida. 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 firing Dan Mullen. Also, Josh from the Ragin Review Podcast details what Billy Napier would bring as a head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As losses pile up and sitting at 5-6 after a loss to Missouri, Florida is deciding to move on from Dan Mullen. David Waters goes through how it got to this point as Mullen is let go in his fourth season. 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 final road trip of the season at Missouri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida goes on the road again in their final trip of the season to take on Missouri. Road games haven't been too kind for the Gators. David Waters previews the Tigers and their ground attack led by one of the SEC's best running backs, Tyler Badie. Can Florida stop the run? Can Florida run the ball? 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

With two games left, and after a disappointing showing vs FCS Samford, Dan Mullen says the matchup vs Missouri doesn't add any more pressure as it is always there. David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) address the mounting outside pressure Dan Mullen is facing as he prepares his team this week for a trip to Missouri. 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 the shootout victory over the Samford Bulldogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even with all the change this past week for the Gators, hardly anyone saw a shoot out to struggling FCS foe Samford. David Waters reviews the lackluster performance from the defense, as well as a needed, record-setting day from the offense. 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

Now that Todd Grantham is officially out as defensive coordinator for the Gators, it is now time to take a look at who could be next. David Waters throws out a few names he'd like to see be considered to lead the defense in 2022. 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

Some may wonder why the moves to fire defensive coordinator, Todd Grantham, and offensive line coach, John Hevesy, weren't made sooner by Florida head coach Dan Mullen. After Florida's performance vs South Carolina, the luxury of waiting until season's end was no longer there. David Waters and Will Miles discuss Mullen's comments on letting go of Grantham and Hevesy and what it means for the rest of the season. 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 the firings of Todd Grantham and John Hevesy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One day after Florida suffers their fifth loss of the season, Bruce Feldman (The Athletic) reports Florida is firing defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and offensive line coach John Hevesy. David Waters reacts to the breaking story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The November part of the schedule was supposed to be the chance Florida could find themselves and end the season on a high note. South Carolina had other plans as they dominate the Gators 40-17 David Waters looks back at the loss and how the Gators and Mullen have now hit rock bottom. 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