Gators Breakdown

It's that time of year where college football preview magazines are on store shelves. Both Athlon Sports and Lindy's Sports forecast a successful 2019 campaign for the Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to review what the publications have to say about the 2019 Gators. Also, what do opposing coaches think about Dan Mullen and the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feleipe Franks had quite the turnaround in year one under Dan Mullen. With a late season surge, fans are wondering just how much more Franks can progress. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down Franks’ game. Also, the two look at the Gators newest commits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the days after Chris Steele put his name in the transfer portal, the reasons for his departure were questioned. Some things found just didn't add up for Gator Nation. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look back at the last few, crazy days of the Chris Steele saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last week in Florida football has been one to forget. Chris Steele entering the transfer portal is just the last in a string of events that have Gator Nation up in arms. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon from The Athletic to discuss the fallout of Steele's departure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lakeland, FL running back, Demarkcus Bowman caused a stir last Friday after he committed to Clemson over Florida. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two discuss the recent trend for the Gators losing battles for elite recruits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heels of spring practice, and an unexpected 10-win season, expectations for Florida are rising in year two under Dan Mullen. Are those high expectation fair? David Waters is joined by Brian Fox and Michael Pfeffer from ChompTalk.com to decipher realistic expectations for the 2019 Gators. Also, the trio take a look back at Gators in the 2019 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN has released their "Playoff Predictor" and Florida is one of the favorites for the College Football Playoff. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look at why Florida is a CFP favorite and Will's latest article comparing the recent success of Dan Mullen and Kirby Smart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Florida fans may eventually look back at the 2018 season as the season that brings back the “Gator Standard.” The Gators rank top 10 in the final polls of the 2018 season and return into the limelight of college football. David Waters and Will Miles glance at the final polls and look ahead to various publications having the Gators ranked in “Way Too Early” rankings for the 2019 season. Also, the guys answer, “How does Florida get back to the “Gator Standard?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Peach Bowl win over Michigan to this past weekend, the Florida Gators have had a bit of positive mojo off the field. Some players have decided to leave Florida for the NFL, but that news has been offset by highly ranked recruits committing to the Gators as well as players deciding to stay for another season. David Waters takes a look back at the busy week that was for the Gators and what that means for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Dan Mullen’s first season, the Gators cap off unexpected turnaround by destroying Michigan in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. David Waters and Will Miles recap the Gators’ 10th win of the season and the excitement level around the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motivation shouldn't be a factor as the Gators line up against Michigan in The Peach Bowl. Florida is going for its 10th win of the season and capping a remarkable turnaround season. David Waters is joined by Steve Lorenz from The Michigan Insider to break down the Michigan Wolverines and their motivation for this bowl game. Afterwards, David gives his thoughts on how the game will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was very little drama for the Florida Gators as the Early Signing Period gets started. The Gators sign 20 recruits to the 2019 class that fills needs, but with room to fill even more come February. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look at the class and the events of Early Signing Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Early Signing Period a couple of days away, the Gators are now in wait and see mode to see if prospects will make their way to Gainesville. Florida has 18 commitments ,and 17 will make their decision this week, while they have also made their final push for their top uncommitted targets. David Waters takes a look back at the final visit weekend before Early Signing Period and the storylines to watch for starting Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida is in good shape for many of the top prospects on their board and look to make a final push with the Early Signing Period just a week away. Swamp 247's Blake Alderman joins David Waters as they discuss where Florida stands a week before the Early Signing Period starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators hosted a good number of top recruits this past weekend, and with Early Signing Period starting next week, Florida made their case to some of the nation's best. David Waters gives the latest in the crazy world of recruiting. Also, Bill King joins in to give his thoughts on the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no surprise Jim Harbaugh has assembled one of the best defenses in college football once again for the Michigan Wolverines. While the Florida offense has improved under Dan Mullen, the Wolverine defense will provide a stiff test in the final game of the season. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down what the Gators' offense has done this season to set themselves up for success. Also, the guys dive into a little recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After going 9-3, Florida has earned a New Year's Six bowl bid. The Gators draw Michigan in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Dec. 29 at noon ET. David Waters shares his initial reaction and thoughts on this big bowl matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2018 Gator Panel gets back together to review the exciting 2018 season. The Gators finish at 9-3 and look to be headed to a New Year's Six Bowl. Gators Breakdown's David Waters is joined by: -Corry “Unkle Silkk” Knowles - Big 3 Roll Up -Zach Abolverdi - GatorBait Magazine and ESPN Radio Gainesville -Tate Casey - Former Florida Tight End and Gator Radio Network -Nick De La Torre - GatorCountry.com -Thomas Goldkamp - Swamp 247 -Graham Hall - Gainesville Sun -Micah Chatman - Fan Guest -Dan Thompson - GatorCountry.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unexpected rise of the Gators has come to an end. The 2018 season was a fun, exciting, and successful campaign capped off by a blow-out victory over Florida State. Will Miles joins David Waters, to review the win over FSU and the season. Also, they take a look at which players could leave early for the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators' five game losing streak to Florida State is finally over and in dominating fashion. Florida marched into Doak Campbell Stadium and walked away with a resounding 41-14 victory over the Seminoles. David Waters shares his reaction, as well as fans' thoughts, on the big win. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida and Florida State may not be playing for conference or national championships, but the 2018 edition of the rivalry still has plenty at stake. Former FSU fullback, James Coleman, joins David Waters to preview the in-state battle. Also, what went wrong for FSU this season, as well as what a win or loss means for FSU. Lastly, Mark Moses of Sports Radio 1560 (Melbourne, FL) and Spectrum Sports 360 (Orlando) gives his thoughts on the importance of the game from both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beating your rivals means a lot in the coaching profession and Dan Mullen gets his first crack at defeating FSU. There is no better time to reverse the five game losing streak to the Seminoles than this year for Mullen and the Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to look at the importance of winning vs FSU, especially this season. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last game in The Swamp for 2018 has plenty of fireworks as the Gators rout Idaho 63-10. In an expected blow-out, freshman quarterback, Emory Jones sees his first extended playing time of his career along with many other underclassmen. David Waters takes a look back at Jones’ performance as the Gators now turn to next week’s matchup vs Florida State. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recruiting never stops, and with the Gators exceeding expectations on the field, there is the thought that recruiting should follow suit. David Waters is joined by Corey Bender, from Gators Territory, to take a glance at the world of recruiting. Also, David shares your thoughts on the Gators' match-up versus Idaho. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Dan Mullen does in the SEC will ultimately decide what kind of coach he'll be when his career ends at Florida. While there were some surprises, and big wins along the way, a 5-3 mark in the SEC can be considered successful in year one. David Waters and Will Miles take a look at the achievements in conference games. Also, one last look back at the win over South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though it didn't look good at times, the Gators score 21 unanswered in a defeat of South Carolina 35-31. David Waters reviews the Gators comeback victory and the contributing factors in Florida's seventh win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the quarterback situation figures itself out, Florida hosts South Carolina trying to stop a two-game skid. Will Gunter, of 107.5 The Game, joins David Waters to preview the Gators vs Gamecocks. Also, David shares his predictions on how the game will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Feleipe Franks was benched versus Missouri, and replaced with Kyle Trask, many assume Trask will be the starting quarterback this week vs South Carolina. Head coach Dan Mullen is still mum on the QB controversy as both QBs will battle it out this week in practice. David Waters and Will Miles discuss the QB battle as well as Kadarius Toney's role in the offense moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri comes into Gainesville and Drew Lock throws for three touchdowns as the Tigers roll the Gators 38-17. Feleipe Franks gets benched in the loss and now the Gators must find a way to regroup to finish out the season on a positive note. David Waters shares his reaction to the loss, and Franks benching, on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week wasn't too kind for Florida or Missouri. The Gators are looking to bounce back after losing to rival Georgia, while Missouri is still wondering how they lost to Kentucky. Gabe DeArmond, of Power Mizzou, joins David Waters to preview the Gators vs Tigers. Also, David shares his thoughts on how Florida walks out of The Swamp with a victory. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit 50%. Eagle Energy - A quick, simple and energy boost on the go. Use promo code "GATORS20" for 20 percent off your order. Try the plant-based caffeine inhaler at https://eagle.energy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices