Swamp247: A Florida Gators football podcast

After a busy week of news, Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss the latest goings-on in college football, including the SEC's new plan for the 2020 season, a delayed fall camp start date, players opting out due to the coronavirus and more. They also discuss a recent UF recruiting miss and some announcements on the horizon for Gators fans to keep an eye on. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With fall camp just around the corner on Aug. 7, Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp provide the latest outlook on the college football season given the concerns about the coronavirus and its potential impacts on the season. They also discuss the players they're most excited to see on both sides of the ball, as well as which newcomer they're most looking forward to seeing play this fall. Finally, Alderman provides an update on the latest in UF recruiting, with two new commitments in the last week and several UF targets announcing decisions in the coming weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four-star wide receiver Marcus Burke verbally committed to Florida on Monday, giving the Gators their third receiver commitment in the 2021 class. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down what his addition means for the Gators. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would Florida's roster look like if you split it into two teams, like the Gators do for a spring game? Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman square off in this episode of the Swamp247 Podcast to find out, each drafting a 22-man squad with 11 players on offense and 11 players on defense. Which team came out ahead? Head to Swamp247.com to vote... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Florida landed three defensive back commitments in the last week, Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss the kind of impact they can have at Florida. We also touch on the latest COVID-19 news related to UF after 11 student-athletes have had positive test results dating back to April. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Florida football team now back on campus, Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman take a look at what fans can expect from the team this fall and some of the question marks surrounding what kind of shape players have returned in. We also dive into the current state of Florida recruiting, which has hit a bit of a lull amid the coronavirus pandemic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jalen Kitna, a three-star quarterback prospect, and the son of former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, verbally committed to Florida on Tuesday. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp of Swamp247 discuss how the addition impacts the Gators and the quarterback room going forward in an emergency edition of the podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida landed key Mississippi State graduate transfer Stewart Reese and the NCAA announced a rule that clears the way for sports to return in the fall. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss the addition and those changes, and Blake gets you up to date with all the latest in the virtual visit world when it comes to recruiting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida landed a new commitment for its 2021 recruiting class this week. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss that prospect, what his addition means for the UF class and more. We also dive into the current state of Gators football recruiting to give some overall thoughts on how things are progressing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida had seven players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Swamp247's Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the picks and the fit for each player on his new NFL team. We also break down the undrafted free agents that have already signed with an NFL team following the draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 2020 NFL Draft just one week away, Swamp247's Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp preview nearly a dozen Florida Gators draft hopefuls, providing their feedback on where they think each guy will land. We also discuss the return of Keyontae Johnson for his junior season and how that impacts the outlook on UF hoops moving forward... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the decision of five-star Florida freshman Scottie Lewis to return to school for his sophomore season, as well as how it shifts the outlook for the program going into the 2020-21 season. We also dive into football recruiting as a few key targets for the Gators have made commitments in recent weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman field questions from VIP subscribers at Swamp247, ranging on the likelihood of a normal 2020 football season in the fall, to the impacts the coronavirus shutdown might have on the recruitment of 5-star running back Zachary Evans, to where the momentum has gone for the Gators in recruiting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With sports on hold, Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss some of their personal favorite memories from Florida football games from when they were fans, then discuss the transition into the role of reporter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coronavirus concerns have caused the cancellation of spring sports, and while there's still an outside shot at something resembling spring football practice, the reality has changed. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp look ahead at what things might look like, the financial implications of losing spring sports and how the Florida football program could be impacted by the effort to slow the spread of the deadly virus. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The outbreak of the coronavirus has already forced numerous cancellations and alterations to conference tournaments, spring football schedules and even recruiting for many college programs. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss the impacts, while taking a look at Florida basketball heading into the postseason. We also recap an important Junior Day on campus last weekend, which saw Florida land a new commitment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down how the eight former Florida players who participated at the NFL Combine fared last week and where they could fit in the NFL Draft. Alderman also provides a preview for a Junior Day recruiting event on campus that should feature at least three five-star prospects the Gators will be hosting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss the offseason strength and conditioning program Nick Savage has the Gators going through for the third time ahead of spring practice and what that could mean for the results on the field next fall. We also talk five-star running back prospect Zach Evans and the latest UF intel on him, as well as other prospects to watch. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp tackle the question of whether Florida should be the favorite to win the SEC East in 2020, taking a look at what the Gators have coming back, question marks around the league and the all-important schedule. We also give a quick rundown on UF basketball, which has now won five of its last six games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss Florida's recent hire of UNC's Tim Brewster to replace departed tight ends coach Larry Scott, a move that could pay big dividends in recruiting. We look at what kind of impact he could have on the class and break down what the Gators are looking at in the 2021 recruiting cycle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss recent reports that Florida appears to be on the verge of adding Charlie Strong and Kerwin Bell to its support staff, then recap last weekend's big recruiting news and preview this weekend's visitor list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp take a look at Florida hoops heading into a matchup against No. 1 Baylor. Then we dive into football recruiting, with a number of top prospects expected to be on campus this weekend as the Gators look to put together a strong close going into National Signing Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp take an early look at 2020 for the Florida Gators now that most of the key juniors have made their NFL Draft decisions. We also talk about the role of staff continuity for Florida in its improved recruiting of late and touch on what to watch ahead of National Signing Day in a few weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's addition of former five-star Miami running back Lorenzo Lingard via transfer, taking a look at how the roster looks going into 2020. We also break down how Florida commitments and targets have fared in the various high school All-American games and practices. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down Florida's Orange Bowl matchup with Virginia, highlighting some key matchups. We also dive into how Florida fared in the Early Signing Period in recruiting in the 2020 class, where recruiting needs to go from here and take a look at players to keep an eye on in high school All-American games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down where Florida stands heading into Wednesday's Early Signing Period, giving fans an idea what to watch for and what they can expect for the Gators during the massively important recruiting period. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's bowl outlook with the Gators now set to take on Virginia in the Orange Bowl following conference championship weekend. Then we dive headfirst into recruiting with a couple key weekends of official visits on tap and the Early Signing Period fast approaching. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss the end of Florida's regular season with the big win over FSU and the subsequent departure of quarterback Feleipe Franks from the program. We also break down Florida's scholarship situation heading into the Early Signing Period and where the holes that the Gators need to shore up are. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the early season Florida basketball action that has had some fans feeling antsy about the state of the program under coach Mike White in Year 5. Alderman also dives in deep to break down the current recruiting outlook for the Florida football team during a bye week, with the coaches on the road recruiting this week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's win over Missouri, the job Dan Mullen has done putting the Gators on the doorstep of a second straight 10-win season and a New Year's Six bowl appearance, what UF fans should be rooting for in terms of the NY6 and more... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's matchup with Missouri, which is the final game left on the SEC slate. We take a look at the key matchups in a series that Missouri has dominated of late. We also talk the future of the quarterback position at UF in 2020. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's win over Vanderbilt and some of the players who really emerged in a positive way in that outing, while also taking a look at a disappointing Florida basketball loss to Florida State and what it means early in Year 5 of coach Mike White's tenure... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the midweek transfer of offensive lineman Chris Bleich, take a look at where Florida's focus level is at coming off a deflating loss to Georgia and look ahead to the Florida-Vanderbilt game. We also provide an outline of what's shaping up to be an important recruiting weekend in Gainesville. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's loss to Georgia, taking a look at how it unfolded, what it means and where the Gators go from here. We also look at what the result means in the big picture for Dan Mullen and the program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman preview the game between No. 6 Florida and No. 7 Florida and what the result could mean for both programs. We also break down the matchups on both sides of the ball and provide our score predictions for the key SEC East contest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's win over South Carolina, what the Gators will be doing on their crucial bye week ahead of a monumental SEC East showdown with Georgia and how Florida's coaches will attack a key week of recruiting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's matchup against South Carolina this weekend, looking at the key matchups, what could be some deciding factors and whether or not the Gators can bounce back after a tough loss to the Tigers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's loss on the road at LSU, identifying what went wrong and taking away some positives from a reasonably competitive game. What does the loss mean for UF in the big picture? Can the Gators regroup in time and win what now appears to be a wide open SEC East? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman preview the Florida-LSU game, the second straight matchup for the Gators against a Top 10 opponent with ESPN's College GameDay in town. Here are our keys to the game on both sides of the ball, as well as our score predictions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's big win over No. 7 Auburn over the weekend. Taking stock of the Gators from a big-picture standpoint, the latest episode of the Swamp247 Podcast breaks down the game, looks ahead at another monster Top 10 showdown looming at LSU and provides a recruiting recap from a big weekend in the Swamp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's Top 10 showdown with Auburn in the Swamp. Can the Gators handle the Tigers' terrific defensive line? Can Kyle Trask continue his fantastic run at quarterback? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's win over Towson over the weekend and begin to preview what will be a monster showdown with Auburn in the Swamp. It's the first matchup of unbeaten Top 10 teams in the Swamp since Florida-LSU in 2012. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss where Florida must improve against Towson this weekend to have a chance to beat Auburn in a likely Top 10 showdown in the Swamp next week. We also discuss whether Florida's defense can be elite when healthy and break down the remaining recruiting needs for the 2020 class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's convincing 34-3 win over Tennessee, including quarterback Kyle Trask's terrific first start. We break down what kind of improvement we've seen from Florida week-to-week and how the Gators look as they near a crucial stretch of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman take a look at the Florida-Tennessee game, which will almost certainly be the first start for quarterback Kyle Trask. Breaking down the potential with him at the helm, the matchups and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's win over Kentucky and the loss of starting quarterback Feleipe Franks. We get into what that means for the Gators, how the offense might change and how the Gators can fix some of the lingering issues that are evident after the first month of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's first SEC road game, against Kentucky, one year after the Wildcats snapped a 31-game losing skid in the series. Taking a look at the matchups heading in, as well as info on a few key recruits the Gators are trending up for. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down their key takeaways from the Florida home opener against UT-Martin, taking a look at areas that still need improvement heading into SEC play, as well as some signs of improvement from Week 1 to Week 2. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss Florida's week off, what the Week 1 games did in terms of perception of Feleipe Franks' progression and the race to win the SEC East and begin breaking down the matchup with UT-Martin in the Swamp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down Florida's win over Miami in the season opener after watching the game a second time. We highlight some areas of concern and some players that individually stood out on rewatch. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices