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Twitter Spaces Chat - LSU defeats Florida
18 Oct 2021
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We're hearing from some frustrated Gators Breakdown listeners after Florida's 49-42 loss to LSU. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.s...
LSU 49 Florida 42 Game Review
17 Oct 2021
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Florida falls to 4-3 after a 49-42 defeat at the hands of a struggling LSU team. David Waters reviews the Gators' issues stopping the Tigers' ground a...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Florida vs LSU
15 Oct 2021
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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a chat ahead of the Florida vs LSU matchup. Topics include: Florida's offensive balance Recruiting...
Florida vs LSU Preview
13 Oct 2021
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Florida (4-2) travels to Baton Rouge to face-off against a LSU Tigers team trying to find their way after a 3-3 start David Waters is joined by Blake ...
Quarterbacks adjusting and getting comfortable as season progresses
12 Oct 2021
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At the halfway point of the season, the Gators sit 4-2 and quarterbacks Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson are showing growth according to Dan Mullen....
Twitter Spaces Chat - Florida defeats Vanderbilt
11 Oct 2021
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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners after Florida's 42-0 win over Vanderbilt. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supporting...
Florida vs Vanderbilt Game Review
10 Oct 2021
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It was a 42-0 victory for the Gators over the Commodores, but it was also another inconsistent performance from Florida. David Waters reviews the win ...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 6 | Florida vs Vanderbilt
08 Oct 2021
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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a chat ahead of the Florida vs Vanderbilt matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Florida vs Vanderbilt Game Preview | Gators Breakdown Plus Q & A
06 Oct 2021
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After taking the loss to Kentucky last week, Florida hosts Vanderbilt in a game where the Gators should have no issue bouncing back. David Waters prev...
Where does Florida go after loss to Kentucky?
05 Oct 2021
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Staring at a 3-2 record so far this season, all of the big goals for the 2021 season are pretty much dashed for the Gators. David Waters is joined by ...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 5 Recap | Kentucky defeats Florida
04 Oct 2021
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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners after Florida's 20-13 loss to Kentucky JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcas...
Florida vs Kentucky Game Review
03 Oct 2021
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Florida traveled to Kentucky and floundered their way to the second loss of the season. David Waters takes a look back at the uninspired performance, ...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 5 | Florida vs Kentucky
01 Oct 2021
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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a chat ahead of the Florida vs Kentucky matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Florida vs Kentucky Preview
29 Sep 2021
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Florida and Kentucky have had some dramatic games the last few times they've matched-up, especially in Lexington. This year's game looks to bring more...
Florida gearing up for first SEC road game at Kentucky
28 Sep 2021
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With three home games, and one in the friendly confines of Tampa, the Gators take their first trip out of the state of Florida to take on Kentucky. Da...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 4 Recap | Florida vs Tennessee
27 Sep 2021
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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners after Florida's 38-14 victory over Tennessee. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.suppo...
Florida vs Tennessee Game Review
26 Sep 2021
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Florida bounces back from last week's loss to Alabama with a 38-14 victory over Tennessee. David Waters takes a look back at clunky performance where ...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 4 | Florida vs Tennessee
24 Sep 2021
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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a chat ahead of the Florida vs Tennessee matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Florida vs Tennessee Preview
22 Sep 2021
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Florida looks to bounce back from their first loss of the season as Tennessee rolls into Gainesville for a Saturday night tilt. David Waters is joined...
Instant Reaction to Florida's 2022 schedule
22 Sep 2021
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David Waters reacts to the Gators' 2002 football schedule headlined by a heavy start to the season at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
No moral victories for Florida as they look towards Tennessee
21 Sep 2021
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Gator Nation is still abuzz after Florida's 31-29 loss to top-ranked Alabama. While there are a lot of positives Florida can take away from a close lo...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 3 Recap
20 Sep 2021
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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners after Florida's 31-29 loss vs Alabama. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingca...
Florida vs Alabama Game Review
19 Sep 2021
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Florida suffers their first loss of the season 31-29 at the hands of the Alabama Crimson Tide. In what was labeled as a "measuring stick" game, the Ga...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 3 | Florida vs Alabama
17 Sep 2021
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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a chat ahead of the Florida vs Alabama matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Florida vs Alabama Preview
15 Sep 2021
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The top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide travel to Gainesville to battle the Florida Gators in what can be a career-defining win for head coach Dan Mullen....
Alabama "a good measuring stick" for Florida
14 Sep 2021
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The game Gator Nation has been waiting for is here as the Gators host Alabama Crimson Tide this Saturday. Dan Mullen says this game is a good "measuri...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 2 Wrap Up
13 Sep 2021
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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners and their thoughts after Florida's 42-20 win vs USF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Florida vs USF Game Review
12 Sep 2021
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Florida gets their second win of the season 42-20 over the USF Bulls, but the same questions about the quarterback position still linger as Anthony Ri...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 2 vs USF
10 Sep 2021
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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a chat ahead of the Florida vs USF matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Florida vs USF Preview
08 Sep 2021
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Florida travels to Tampa to take on the USF Bulls in what should be an easy win for the Gators. Even with a predicted blow-out win, plenty of storylin...
All eyes on UF QB situation
07 Sep 2021
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As Florida starts their preparation ahead of Saturday's game vs USF, the conversation of QB play is already the hot topic among, and outside, of Gator...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 1 Wrap Up vs FAU
06 Sep 2021
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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners and their thoughts after Florida's 35-14 win vs FAU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Florida vs FAU Game Review
05 Sep 2021
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The first game of the 2021 season is in the books, but it didn't go the way many thought it would for the Gators. Quarterback Emory Jones didn't have ...
Florida vs FAU Preview
01 Sep 2021
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Florida's first opponent of the season will be an experienced one. The FAU Owls will roll into Gainesville Saturday night to take on the Gators with m...
2021 Kickoff | Season predictions
31 Aug 2021
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It's been a secretive spring and fall, but it's finally game week for the 2021 Gators! David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to tak...
Twitter Spaces Chat - Aug. 27
27 Aug 2021
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"Emory is the No. 1 QB" | Communication a focus in the secondary
26 Aug 2021
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Florida QB Coach, Garrick McGee, left very little doubt when discussing the QBs, "Emory is the number one quarterback." David Waters is joined by Neil...
Florida's impact on the 2021 CFP race | Special Guest - Ben Troupe
25 Aug 2021
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The Gators aren't a trendy CFP pick like they were last season, but ESPN says Florida can still impact the CFP race this season. David Waters and Will...
Final 2021 scrimmage news and notes
24 Aug 2021
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The Gators have reached the final week of fall camp and held the team's final scrimmage this past Sunday in prep for the 2021 season. David Waters has...
Offensive line building toward confidence
23 Aug 2021
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There's going to be change in Florida's offense for the 2021 season. After a couple of seasons relying on the passing attack to carry that side of the...
UF RBs "not a one man show"
19 Aug 2021
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Florida definitely has no shortage of running backs heading into the 2021 season, but in order to get on the field, the coaches are looking for more t...
Mullen breaks down Jones and Richardson
18 Aug 2021
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Florida head coach Dan Mullen doesn't shy away from saying he has two capable QBs in leading the Florida offense in 2021. It's Emory Jones' job, but M...
Defense controls first scrimmage | Lightsey commits
16 Aug 2021
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The trend from spring football continues into the first scrimmage of fall camp. The Florida defense showed up and showed out in the team's first fall ...
Wrapping up fall camp week one | CB Jaydon Hill out for season
12 Aug 2021
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The first week of 2021 fall camp is coming to a close for the Gators and the week is ending with the unfortunate news of CB Jaydon Hill tearing his AC...
Versatile linebackers key to Florida's defense | Pick Six Previews
11 Aug 2021
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Christian Robinson says "versatility" is what he look for in a linebacker for the University. In today's college football, players need to be able to ...
Emory Jones "here now" | Brewster building complete TEs
10 Aug 2021
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It's finally Emory Jones turn to lead the Gators offense. While he admits he didn't think it would take this long, Jones is ready. David Waters breaks...
Defense creating "synergy" | Elijah Blades transferring to UF
09 Aug 2021
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If Florida's defense is going to rebound from a disappointing 2020 season, the group will have to come together much better than they did last season....
2021 Fall Camp Preview
06 Aug 2021
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Hear from Dan Mullen and players as they prepare for the 2021 season. Fall camp will have a few position battles that will be key to the Gators' seaso...
Weeding through conference expansion and NIL
04 Aug 2021
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There are still a lot of questions for the popular off the field topics of conference expansion and name, image, and likeness. David Waters is joined ...
Gibbs, Cottrell, and Gibson commit | Friday Night Lights recap
02 Aug 2021
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David Waters is joined by Zach Goodall (Sports Illustrated All Gators) to discuss the commitments of Terrance Gibbs (RB, '22), Raymond Cottrell (WR, '...
Can expectations still be high in a “rebuilding year?”
28 Jul 2021
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"Rebuilding year" mostly has a negative connotation when discussing an upcoming season for a team. While the Gators have a talented roster, many are s...
Florida picked 2nd in the SEC East | Bama picked to win SEC
23 Jul 2021
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There was very little drama when the SEC media made their predictions for the 2021 season. It was a foregone conclusion that Alabama would win the SEC...
Gators in a "positive area" | OU, Texas in the SEC?
22 Jul 2021
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LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! SEC Media Days is surely ending with a bang. Join David Waters as he wraps up coverage from SEC Media Days. Florida head coach Dan...
Different on offense, attitude on defense. Reaction from SEC Media Days
20 Jul 2021
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Dan Mullen, Zach Carter, and Ventrell Miller made their way to Birmingham, Alabama for the 2021 edition of SEC Media Days. While the Gators are the re...
TOTD - Zach Carter and Ventrell Miller heading to SEC Media Days
15 Jul 2021
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LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! This year's SEC Media Days will look a little different than year's past as far as the Florida Gators go. Only two players, instea...
Are we sure Florida's defense will rebound?
14 Jul 2021
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It's been said many times that Florida's defense can't be any worse in 2021 compared to the 2020 defense. On the surface, Florida's defense in 2018 an...
TOTD - Florida not ranked by Phil Steele
12 Jul 2021
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Phil Steele's preseason college football magazine is the go-to choice for many college football fans and analysts. One glaring omission from many fans...
TOTD - Emory Jones' rank in the SEC
08 Jul 2021
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This 'Thought of the Day" comes in form of a question on YouTube from Kody Sprague. Kody asks, "Do you think Emory Jones is in the top 3 QB in the SEC...
Nick and Monica Evers
07 Jul 2021
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University of Florida 2022 QB commit, Nick Evers, and his mother, Monica Evers, hop on Gators Breakdown. Join David Waters and the Evers for a unique ...
Thought of the Day - Nick Evers' Elite 11 Performance
06 Jul 2021
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Gators 2022 QB commit Nick Evers took part in the Elite 11 QB competition along with many of the nation's top QBs. David Waters is joined by SI's Zach...
Thought of the Day - Name, Image, and Likeness
01 Jul 2021
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David Waters explains the details inside Name, Image Likeness and shares his thoughts about what it means for college football and Florida. JOIN Gator...
Florida will rely on many transfers in 2021
30 Jun 2021
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The transfer portal has changed the way college coaches build a roster. Since, Dan Mullen has arrived in Gainesville, he has had a lot of success with...
Athlon's Braden Gall talks Gators
22 Jun 2021
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Gators Breakdown is extending the preseason college football magazine coverage! Athlon Sports', Braden Gall, joins David Waters as the two discuss the...
C.J. Smith commits to Florida
21 Jun 2021
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Florida picks up their second commit today for the class of 2022 as wide receiver C.J. (Chandler) Smith commits to the Gators. Join David Waters to ta...
Shemar James commits to Florida
21 Jun 2021
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Gators pull one of the nation's top linebackers from the state of Alabama. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get ...
What 2021 preseason magazines are saying about Florida
16 Jun 2021
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The 2021 college football preseason magazines are singing a different, but expected, tune from their 2020 versions. Can Florida remain a threat in the...
Gators Breakdown Plus Total Access Member Episode
10 Jun 2021
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This is the first Gators Breakdown Plus "Total Access" episode. This episode features Steve Kaufer (BULLGATOR) as we discuss and get the fan perspecti...
Recapping a busy recruiting week for Florida
07 Jun 2021
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The over year long recruiting dead period came to a close and recruiting visits were fast and furious this past weekend in Gainesville. Feedback from ...
Mullen extended | “Pressure points” for the 2021 season
02 Jun 2021
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There’s very little job pressure on Dan Mullen heading in to the 2021 season. Even after the disappointing end of the 2020 season, Mullen has accomp...
Unproven wide receivers must step up again | CB Jadarrius Perkins commits
26 May 2021
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For the second season in-a-row a good portion of Florida's receiving core must be replaced. There wasn't much issue of finding new pieces in 2020 led ...
Exploring the potential of the 2021 Florida rushing offense
18 May 2021
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It’s no secret that the 2021 version of the Gators’ offense will look much different than the 2020 version. Join David Waters and Will Miles (Read...
YouTube Q & A - How much will Mullen change his approach on offense?
12 May 2021
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It's time for another Q & A session from Gators Breakdown supporters! This time questions come from our loyal YouTube viewers. David Waters and Will M...
Isaiah Bond commits | Busy June for recruiting
10 May 2021
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It's been since March since Florida's last football commitment, but that ended when speedy WR Isaiah Bond declared his commitment to the Gators this p...
Dan Mullen's projection and around the SEC w/ Josh Pate | NFL Draft Review
05 May 2021
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With spring practice wrapping around the SEC, it's time to take a look where programs stand coming out of spring. David Waters and Will Miles (Read an...
2021 NFL Draft Preview
27 Apr 2021
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Nine former Florida Gators are thought to have a great chance at having their named called during the 2021 NFL Draft. While Kyle Pitts, Kyle Trask, an...
What will define Florida in 2021?
21 Apr 2021
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The 2021 Florida football team will look much different than the 2020 version. With that, brings many questions surrounding the Gators. David Waters a...
Gene Chizik breaks down Florida
13 Apr 2021
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Gators Breakdown is back this week with former Auburn head coach, current SEC Network analyst, Gene Chizik. Chizik shares what it's like to go head-to...
Does the expectation for Florida change after spring practice?
30 Mar 2021
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After hearing all spring about the defense outperforming the offense, Gators Breakdown's David Waters asked the fanbase if their expectation for the 2...
Gators wrap up spring football 2021
23 Mar 2021
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A spring football camp with so much change has come and gone for Florida. Head coach Dan Mullen details where the team stands coming out of spring, es...
Florida’s defense trending up going into final week of spring | Recruiting Update
16 Mar 2021
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For the second scrimmage in-a-row, the Florida defense comes away as the most impressive side of the ball. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre ...
First spring scrimmage news and notes
09 Mar 2021
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After a historically bad defense in 2020, this spring hopes to be the first step in Florida gaining back some confidence on that side of the ball. Wel...
Spring practice Q & A
03 Mar 2021
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The Gators are approaching the halfway point of 2021 spring practice and that means it’s time to take your questions! David Waters is joined by Will...
Arik Gilbert decommits from Florida
28 Feb 2021
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Tight end Arik Gilbert decommits from Florida less than a month after committing. David Waters shares his reaction and what it means for the Gators. G...
Early 2021 spring practice news and notes
24 Feb 2021
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Three practices have come and gone for Florida’s 2021 version of spring practice. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two have you covered o...
2021 spring practice starts | First look at 2022 recruiting
18 Feb 2021
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It came as a bit of a surprise when Florida announced they would be starting spring football practice on Thursday, February 18th. Starting this week m...
Florida schedules home-and-home with Notre Dame
09 Feb 2021
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Florida has beefed up its non-conference schedule in the coming decade, but none bigger than the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Join David Waters for a qu...
State of the Program 2021
09 Feb 2021
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With the 2020 season and the 2021 recruiting class in the rear-view mirror, now is a good time to take a look at where the Florida Gators football pro...
National Signing Day 2021 Review
04 Feb 2021
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There was no movement from the Early Signing Period in December on the class of 2021. While the Gators were successful in hitting the transfer portal,...
Talking 2021 recruiting and more with Rivals' Mike Farrell
01 Feb 2021
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Florida's 2021 class fills a lot of need on the defensive side of the ball, but the class is lower ranked overall compared to the last couple of class...
TE Arik Gilbert transferring to Florida
01 Feb 2021
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The 2020 offense sets all kids of records due in large part to TE Kyle Pitts. Well, Florida may have found their next Kyle Pitts in the form of LSU, f...
Instant Reaction | Florida 2021 schedule and Brian Johnson leaving for NFL
27 Jan 2021
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Instant analysis from David Waters on the recently released Gators' 2021 football schedule and Brian Johnson's move to the NFL. Learn more about your ...
2021 Defense Early Preview
26 Jan 2021
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To say the 2020 Florida defense was a disappointment is an understatement. With that disappointment comes change on and off the field in the form of i...
2021 Offense Early Preview
19 Jan 2021
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Kyle Trask, Kyle Pitts, Kadarius Toney, Trevon Grimes, Stone Forsyth, Brett Heggie. Those are important pieces from the 2020 offense that won’t suit...
Last look at 2020 and a look ahead to 2021
13 Jan 2021
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The 2020 college football season is over. A season that was in doubt at one point, had some good and some bad for the Florida Gators. David Waters and...
Report: Florida to hire Auburn's Wesley McGriff for role in secondary
08 Jan 2021
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The Gators stay in the SEC as they reportedly hire Auburn's Wesley McGriff after moving on from Torrian Gray and Ron English. David Waters is joined b...
Dan Mullen’s future at Florida | Grantham retained
05 Jan 2021
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Dan Mullen has interest in the NFL. It’s a statement Gators’ fans don’t want to hear, but according to reports, Mullen is looking to jump to foo...
Instant Reaction | Oklahoma 55 Florida 20
31 Dec 2020
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David Waters gives instant reaction to Florida’s blowout loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str...
Florida vs Oklahoma Cotton Bowl Preview
28 Dec 2020
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David Waters breaks down the Cotton Bowl match-up between Florida and the surging Oklahoma Sooners. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.eb...
Florida is close, but still a ways to go | Gators vs Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl
22 Dec 2020
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2020 showed just how close Florida and Dan Mullen are to winning a SEC Championship, but at the same time, it showed just how far Florida has to go as...
Game Reaction | Alabama 52 Florida 46
21 Dec 2020
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It was a valiant effort against the number one team in the country, but the Gators fall to the Crimson Tide 52-46 in the SEC Championship. David Water...