Swamp247: A Florida Gators football podcast

Florida was shocked on Saturday, falling 37-34 to LSU and likely losing any slim hopes at the College Football Playoff in the process. But what does the loss mean for Florida in the bigger picture? Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp attempt to answer that question. We also break down the early signing period approaching on Wednesday and what Florida fans should be looking for in the 2021 recruiting 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

With LSU visiting the Swamp this year in shambles just a year removed from winning the national title, the Swamp247 Podcast stops to take a big-picture look at the sustainability of Florida's current level of success in the program under coach Dan Mullen. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss whether Florida can keep firing on all cylinders even in a post-Kyle Trask world, then they preview the upcoming early signing period and answer questions from listeners in the 5-star Mailbag segment. 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

No. 6 Florida clinched the SEC East with a win over Tennessee on Saturday, securing a spot in the SEC Championship Game against Alabama. But the game against Tennessee left some familiar question marks and maybe some new ones. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down those questions, which include a suddenly struggling O-line and run game. They also dive heavily into an array of questions presented by listeners in the second half of the show on the 5-star Mailbag. Enjoy! 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

No. 6 Florida got off to a sloppy start against Kentucky, but a much-maligned defense finally put together a really strong half after the break. Is that something that the Gators can carry forward? Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss the Kentucky game, answer a 5-star Mailbag question about the future of the receiver position at Florida and then dive into some key recruiting updates with the Early Signing Period 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

The Swamp247 Podcast is back and takes a look at some listener questions on the 5-star Mailbag, which primarily features the defensive breakdowns. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman tackle the defense, what areas the unit can improve in and whether it's time to panic with only a few games left until the SEC Championship Game. They also talk College Football Playoff rankings 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

No. 6 Florida cruised through another game against Vanderbilt, knocking off the Commodores 38-17 in what coach Dan Mullen described as a "ho-hum" performance. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp stop to break down the outing, provide the latest on Kyle Trask in the Heisman Trophy race and answer several listener questions on the 5-star Mailbag segment. 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

No. 6 Florida heads to Vanderbilt this weekend, looking to continue its march toward a championship. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss reasons why the Gators should be viewed as a legitimate championship team and also reasons why doubting whether the Gators are capable of winning one exist. They also break down the Vanderbilt game, which should prove a relatively simple task for Florida. 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 blasted Arkansas 63-35 as quarterback Kyle Trask cemented himself as a Heisman Trophy candidate by throwing six touchdown passes. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the Gators' win over the Razorbacks and where the program is at with four regular season games remaining. They also dive into what happens at quarterback in the future once Trask is gone as part of the 5-star Mailbag feature. 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

Former Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks will return to the Swamp, heading a resurgent Arkansas team as he meets his former program. The Gators are sitting atop the SEC East after knocking off the Georgia Bulldogs, looking to inch one step closer to Atlanta and the SEC Championship Game. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the matchup after a turbulent 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

Florida finally secured a long-awaited win over rival Georgia, cementing itself as the clear favorite to represent the SEC East in Atlanta at year's end. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the major win over the Bulldogs and its implications going forward. They also tackle a turbulent Monday in the SEC with at least four programs now battling COVID-19 outbreaks, including this week's opponent, Arkansas. 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

Coming off a much-improved all-around performance in a win over Missouri, No. 8 Florida heads to Jacksonville to take on rival No. 5 Georgia. The winner will build a two-game cushion in the SEC East. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss Florida's improvement last week and what it means heading into this monumental division showdown, offering a preview of the matchups and a discussion of the long-term implications of the game for the program 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

The Florida Gators landed a commitment from a 5-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class on Wednesday evening, giving Dan Mullen and his staff some significant momentum on the recruiting trail. Blake Alderman discusses that commitment and then he and Thomas Goldkamp break down Florida's upcoming game against Missouri now that the Gators are back in action following a two-week shutdown after a COVID-19 outbreak. 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 football is still shut down as the Gators work to contain a COVID-19 outbreak that has seen at least 31 players test positive for the virus in October. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss where that leaves UF currently, breaking down the current situation and what it means for the rest of the season. They also dive into the start of the UF hoops season now that the non-conference schedule is finalized, as well as discuss some recent recruiting developments. Finally, the 5-star mailbag question of the episode answers what UF must do to contend for a national championship on the gridiron this 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

Following the postponement of the Florida-LSU game until Dec. 12 due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the UF football team, Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman stop to discuss the ramifications of the schedule change and provide the latest on the major outbreak on the team. 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 another defensive meltdown against Texas A&M, Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss Florida's first loss of the season and what it means for the team's 2020 outlook. They also dive into what the problems are defensively and how UF might solve them going forward. Finally, we conclude with our five-star mailbag questions about what Dan Mullen quickly elevating the expectations at UF means in light of the loss. 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 starting the season 2-0, Florida heads out west to take on Texas A&M at Kyle Field. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the matchups and discuss what we'll learn about the Gators and their championship aspirations against a team that should provide a stiffer challenge. They also break down the key matchups and discuss how they think things will play out on Saturday. 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 moved to 2-0 with a 38-24 win over South Carolina, but the defense again showed some worrying signs. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the performance against South Carolina across the board and discuss what moves Florida could potentially make to shore things up or whether there's cause for greater concern based on the pieces UF has to work with 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

Florida destroyed Ole Miss with an air raid performance in the season opener and now turns to its first home game: a date with former coach Will Muschamp and the South Carolina Gamecocks. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down what Florida must fix from the season opener and look at the matchups for Saturday's home opener. 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 blasted Ole Miss 51-35 in the season opener behind a record-setting day for Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down all the action, giving their thoughts on every aspect of the game, including a look at a defensive outing that left plenty of question marks. 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

Game week is finally here and Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp stop to discuss UF's successful attempt at curbing a recent COVID-19 spike on the football team, as well as what that will mean for the season opener. They also break down the recently released depth chart, discuss key concerns for the Gators and preview the Rebels ahead of Saturday's opener. 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 seven active COVID-19 cases on the football team now, questions linger about how quickly Florida can clamp down on a bigger outbreak that could impact the season opener on Sept. 26 against Ole Miss. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp tackle some of those questions, discuss the NCAA granting receiver Justin Shorter an immediate-eligibility waiver and the anticipated improvement of the offensive line. 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 reported a new coronavirus case on the football team on Wednesday, but the team has managed to get through the bulk of fall camp unscathed. The team hosted its second and final scrimmage of the fall on Monday night, and Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down where the team is at right now roughly two and a half weeks away from the season opener. 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 held its first scrimmage of the fall on Aug. 28, and the Swamp247 crew tapped a bunch of sources to get the latest scoop on how things went down. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the action from the first scrimmage, along with commentary from Dan Mullen and Todd Grantham about how things are going in fall camp and who is standing out. 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 has gone through the first week of fall camp. Analysts Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman stop to break down all the action on both sides of the ball, noting some key position changes, groups that have impressed and lingering concerns. 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's 2020 schedule has been released, with a fairly front-heavy mix of strong opponents. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman stop to break down the schedule, as well as the start of fall camp, including a few key players opting out of practices for the time being. And we touch on Florida's recent surge on the recruiting trail 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 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