Gators Breakdown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Gators Breakdown" and "Stadium and Gale" present another edition of The Gator Panel. Various Gators media members sound off on the coronavirus outbreak and what it means for Florida football this spring and the rest of the year. Featuring: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Dan Thompson - Stadium and Gale Zach Abolverdi - Locked on Gators Graham Hall - Gainesville Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an unprecedented move due to the coronavirus, the NCAA has canceled all remaining winter and spring sports. Also affected is spring practice for the Gators football team as all organized team activities have been suspended until April 15. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) break down the aftermath of these decisions and how it has shaken up the college sports world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring practice is right around the corner for Florida and Gators Breakdown is answering your questions! This week on Gators Breakdown, David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (GatorCountry.com) for a Q&A session for the defensive side of the ball. Questions include: Who are the potential leaders and game changers? How does the secondary rotation work itself out? Which players need a good performance this spring? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring practice is right around the corner for Florida and Gators Breakdown is answering your questions! This week on Gators Breakdown, David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) for a Q&A session for the offensive side of the ball, while next week will be focused on the defense. Questions include: What improvements do we want to see from the quarterbacks? Who will provide depth at wide receiver? Can tight end Keon Zipperer make in impact alongside Kyle Pitts? How does the offensive line shake out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The quarterback position gets all the headlines on the football field and that is no different in the world of recruiting either. Gators Breakdown is proud to bring on 2021 Florida QB commit, Carlos Del Rio, as he details his commitment and what it means to be a Gator commit. David Waters is also joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss why recruiting experts are tabbing Florida’s 2020 recruiting class as difference makers. All that and more on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Topics include: Carlos Del Rio Conversation 2020 class impact “This Is… The Swamp - Episode 1: Earn It” review Recruiting update: Gage Wilcox, Zach Evans, Marc Britt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top talent from the states of Florida and Georgia made their way down to Orlando this past weekend to take part in the Rivals Camp Orlando. In that top talent are many prospects the Gators would like to be signing for the Class of 2021. David Waters is joined by Corey Bender (Gators Territory - Rivals) to review how those targets performed in the camp setting and where the Gators stand in their recruitment. Also discussed is Florida’s current 2021 class, Charlie Strong, and ESPN FPI having the Gators ranked 11th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Scott leaving for the head coaching position at Howard left a void on the coaching staff and it seems Florida has found their man to replace him. Reports late last week surfaced that Tim Brewster would be hired to fill the opening on the coaching staff. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss how big of a hire this would be for Mullen on the recruiting trail and on the sideline. The two also discuss the potential hire of Charlie Strong, transfer talk, and the recent announcement of Florida playing Cal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Signing Day didn’t necessarily go as planned for the Gators. Safety Avantae Williams spurned the Gators for the Hurricanes, but Florida did get a surprise in the form of four-star Texas defensive end Princely Umanmielen. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down all the headlines and Florida’s 2020 class. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% OFF, plus FREE shipping and two FREE gifts when you purchase the NEW Perfect Package 3.0 kit. Use promo code, GATORS, at manscaped.com and purchase yours today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports from ESPN surfaced over the weekend that Howard University is hiring Florida tight ends coach Larry Scott for their head coaching position. With that news, Florida fans quickly shifted focus to Scott's replacement and one name kept popping up. Would former Gators' tight end, Cornelius Ingram, have interest in coaching tight ends at Florida? Cornelius joined Gators Breakdown's David Waters and The Athletic's Will Sammon to discuss the opening. Also, Ingram hits on the tight end position under Mullen and the head coach's quick success at Florida. David and Will also get set the stage for Wednesday's National Signing Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the Gators are to make a College Football Playoff push in 2020, they can't rest on their laurels. As good as the 2019 season was with 11 wins, Florida must still improve to take the next step. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) for the final look at where the Gators must improve to become one of the nation's best teams. Last up, is a look at the defense. The side of the ball that disappointed in the biggest games of 2019. Topics include: 3rd down defense Lack of sacks and turnovers in big games Playmakers at safety and nickel Also, the guys look back at the commitment of transfer Justin Shorter and recruiting news from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the Gators are to make a College Football Playoff push in 2020, they can't rest on their laurels. As good as the 2019 season was with 11 wins, Florida must still improve to take the next step. David Waters is joined by Will Miles for the first look at where the Gators must improve to become one of the nation's best teams. First up is a look at the offense and, next week, the guys will look at where the defense can get better. Topics include: Explosiveness of the offense Tempo Creating depth at WR and OL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida finishes in the top 10 for the second consecutive season under Dan Mullen and with that come lofty expectations for the 2020 season. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two share their early outlook on the 2020 Gators and the opportunity that's in front of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators get great news for the 2020 season with the recent announcements of Marco Wilson and Trevon Grimes returning for one more year. Not only did Florida receive positive news on those returning players, but Xzavier Henderson and Lorenzo Lingard choose to further their careers as Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) for this jam-packed episode of Gators Breakdown as the two discuss the recent string of god news. Plus, they share their thoughts on Todd Grantham as a leading candidate for the Mississippi State and look back season predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his final game as a Florida Gator, Laminal Perine totals three touchdowns to lead Florida to a 36-28 victory over Virginia. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to review Florida’s 11th win of the season and back-to-back New Year’s Six Bowl wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators will go for their second straight New Year's Six Bowl win when they face Virginia in the Orange Bowl on December 30. Cavaliers' QB, Bryce Perkins, and a relentless pass rush will pose a challenge for Florida when the two teams meet in Miami. David Waters is joined by Jerry Ratcliffe (JerryRatcliffe.com) for an in-depth preview of Virginia. David then shares his keys for a Gators win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Mullen puts together another top-10 recruiting class for the 2020 cycle. The class includes studs on defense and top QB Anthony Richardson. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to break down the class, where the Gators succeeded, and where they can get better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 commits are where the Gators sit heading into the start of Early Signing Period on Wednesday. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) and Corey Bender (Gators Territory) to discuss the storylines surround the Class of 2020. Can the Gators end with another big finish like years past? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 10-2 season, Florida makes its second straight New Year's Six Bowl and will play the Virginia Cavaliers in the Orange Bowl on December 30th. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to give their reaction to the matchup. Also, they share their thoughts on the College Football Playoff rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Network’s Cole Cubelic was in Gainesville last week covering the Gators for the FSU game and came away impressed from what he saw in the season finale. David Waters is joined by Cole to discuss how Dan Mullen was able to get 10 wins out of this team. Also, David updates the latest bowl scenarios for Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss Franks’ legacy at Florida. Also, on this episode: TE Lucas Krull transferring Commitments from Ethan and Jordan Pouncey Wardrick Wilson arriving in January Florida ahead of Alabama in the CFP? A look back at FSU and the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the second season in-a-row, Florida dismantles FSU, and this time it was under the lights on Senior Night for a 40-17 victory. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to review the Gators’ big night and just how far the gap is between Florida and its in-state rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While this year’s matchup between Florida and Florida State isn’t big on the national scale, there’s still plenty of importance for the Gators to come out with a victory. The Seminoles have looked better as of late after the firing of Willie Taggart and aim to derail Florida’s shot at a New Year’s Six Bowl. David Waters is joined by former FSU fullback, James Coleman, to break down FSU’s chances at the upset over the Gators. Also, James gives his thought of the FSU coaching search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the 2019 seniors are introduced vs FSU Saturday night, they will do so as a group that are respected about as much as any. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as they discuss the impact this senior class has had and their chance to go out undefeated at home for the 2019 season. Also, Dave and Will giver their first look at FSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years and years of waiting, Kyle Trask finally got his chance to be a starting QB at the University of Florida and is a big reason the Gators are sitting at 9-2. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) and Nick de la Torre (GatorCountry.com) as they discuss why Gator Nation should appreciate what Trask has done this season. Also, the trio take a look at recruiting with the Early Signing Period a month away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final SEC game of the 2019 season, Florida ends a two-game skid to Missouri. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to review the Gators’ performance, Kyle Trask's and Jonathan Greenard’s big days, and the usage of Emory Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators travel to Columbia, MZ on Saturday for the last SEC game of the season and to try to stop a two-game skid to the Missouri Tigers. David Waters is joined by Gabe DeArmond (PowerMizzou.com) to preview the Tigers and their up and down season. David also gives his keys to the game and score prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday’s win over Vanderbilt offered plenty of playing time for a few young Gators. Mohamoud Diabate, Ethan White, and Kaiir Elam headlined a glimpse into the future for Florida. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as they look at the performance of some Gators that will be counted on in the years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gators get back in the win column with a dominating performance over the Vanderbilt Commodores. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to break down the shutout victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators must put last week's loss to Georgia behind them as Vanderbilt comes to Gainesville. David Waters is joined by Chad Bishop (Senior Editor of Vanderbilt Athletic Communications, vucommodores.com) to preview the Commodores. David also gives his keys to the game and score prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the second season in the row, the Dan Mullen led Gators will be coming off a disappointing loss to Georgia. Last year, the Gators didn’t respond the week after and ended up losing to Missouri. This year, the Gators character will be tested in how they respond versus Vanderbilt on Saturday. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to take a look at what the Gators still have to play for this season. The two also discuss Will’s latest article “What lessons can Florida learn from the loss to Georgia?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a chance to take a commanding lead in the SEC East, Florida fell short to Georgia 24-17 in Jacksonville. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to review Florida’s loss to Georgia. The two break down the Gators’ problem on 3rd down defense, a slow start on offense, and get listener’s thoughts on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's pretty much all on the line when No. 6 Florida and No. 8 get together Saturday in Jacksonville. The winner will pretty much wrap-up the SEC East and announce to the college football world they are serious College Football Playoff contenders. David Waters is joined by Mike Griffith (Dawg Nation, Atlanta Journal-Constitution) to preview the pivotal matchup. David also gives his keys to the game and score prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2019 season started with the thought that Georgia was going to run away with winning the SEC East. The season has played out and Florida now has shot to take a commanding lead in the SEC East with a win over Georgia. With a legitimate shot at representing the division with a victory over Georgia, is this game a must-win for the Gators? David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss the magnitude of this year’s Florida-Georgia game as well as thoughts on the game staying in Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Gators Breakdown" and "Stadium and Gale" present the 2019 Gator Panel. Various Gators media members sound off on the Gators' 7-1 start to the 2019 season, an outlook for the rest of the season, and more. Featuring: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Corry "Unkle Silk" Knowles - Stadium and Gale, Big 3 Roll Up Dan Thompson - Stadium and Gale, GatorCountry.com Nick De La Torre - GatorCountry.com Zach Abolverdi - Locked on Gators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You’re heading into November in control of your own destiny and what’s going to happen. That’s where we want to be and where we’re expected to be at Florida. We have a bye week and a chance to hopefully get some guys healthy,” is what Dan Mullen had to say about Florida’s position after defeating South Carolina and improving to a 7-1 record. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss where the Gators are at heading into the bye week, areas the Gators are excelling and where they need to improve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a soggy Saturday in Columbia, SC, Kyle Trask overcomes a slow start as the Gators rebound for a 38-27 win over South Carolina. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to break down Trask’s performance, Jacob Copeland’s big day, and the defense’s run stopping issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida is coming off its first loss of the season while the Gamecocks are riding high after upsetting Georgia last week. David Waters is joined by Will Gunter (Co-host of The Early Game on 107.5 in Columbia, SC) to preview South Carolina. Also, David shares his thoughts on the Florida offense going up against another stout defensive front and how this is a chance for the Gators defense to bounce back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Florida suffers their first loss of the season in Baton Rouge to LSU 42-28. While all the attention was on the LSU passing game, it was the LSU run game also showing up making the difference for the Tigers' win. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to review the Gators' valiant effort in Death Valley, the struggles on defense, and an offense that kept Florida in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's always high drama when Florida and LSU get together and this one has the added value of being a top-10 matchup. David Waters is joined by former LSU QB, Josh Booty (Bleav in LSU Podcast), and Brody Miller (The Athletic) to preview the LSU Tigers. LSU is the toughest test so far for the Gators, but the same can be said for Florida being LSU's toughest as well. Get a great look at the high-flying LSU offense and a Tigers defense that is getting healthy on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators started the season defining stretch the right way with a 24-13 victory over Auburn. Now, with that win, the stakes versus LSU only get bigger. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to take a look back at the big win over Auburn and a look ahead to the big showdown in Baton Rouge vs LSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timely offense and suffocating defense leads to one of Florida's biggest win in years as the Gators defeat Auburn 24-13. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) as the two break down the resilient performance from Florida and just how big this win is for the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices