Gators Breakdown

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. Well, it’s off to a good start as the Gators’ defense got the best of the offense in the team’s first spring scrimmage. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as the pair review all the news and notes coming out of the scrimmage and if there’s any cause for concern for the Florida offense. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at Gators Breakdown (teespring.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Miles as the two answer questions including: How will Dan Mullen use multiple quarterbacks? Which young linebackers will contribute? Can the offensive line turn it around? Who has to step up at wide receiver? and more  Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on all the early storylines including: Emory Jones time to shine First look at OL unit Trey Dean and Mohamoud Diabate building on last season Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 means the Gators are starting about a month before they normally do. Join David Waters as he gives his thoughts on Dan Mullen’s press conference leading into spring and storylines to watch for. Also, David is joined by Corey Bender (Gators Territory) to turn the page to the 2022 recruiting class. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 quick reaction to this big scheduling announcement. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 program stands heading into the 2021 season.  David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gators Territory) as the two review Dan Mullen’s time in Gainesville so far, look ahead to 2021, and bring up questions surrounding the program. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, the 2021 class lags behind in hauling top high school football stars. David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) discuss plenty of topics for the class of 2021. Topics include: Class Ranking Terrion Arnold’s recruitment State of Florida recruiting Florida’s success in the transfer portal Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 classes. David Waters is joined by Rivals National Recruiting Director, Mike Farrell, as the two discuss the highlights of the class as well as Dan Mullen's recruiting direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, former five-star, Arik Gilbert. David Waters gives his instant reaction to Gilbert transferring to Florida. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 instant-impact transfers and new coaching hires. David Waters, Will Miles (Read and Reaction) and Nick Knudsen (American Football Stories, Read and Reaction) discuss the changes and issues for the Florida defense. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Trask, Kyle Pitts, Kadarius Toney, Trevon Grimes, Stone Forsyth, Brett Heggie. Those are important pieces from the 2020 offense that won’t suit up in orange and blue in 2021. David Waters, Will Miles (Read and Reaction) and Nick Knudsen (American Football Stories, Read and Reaction) discuss just how different the 2021 Gators’ offense will look led by Emory Jones and a stable of running backs. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Will Miles take one last look back at the 2020 season as they review their preseason predictions. Also, the guys where various publications rank the 2021 Florida squad in early rankings for next season. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 by Jake Crain (The JBoy Show) to give a detailed look into Florida's newest defensive back coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 football’s highest stage. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to give their thoughts on everything that surrounds Mullen’s future. Also, the two talk Todd Grantham being retained. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters gives instant reaction to Florida’s blowout loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters breaks down the Cotton Bowl match-up between Florida and the surging Oklahoma Sooners. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 well. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to discuss just how far the Gators are. Also, the two share their first thoughts on the Cotton Bowl matchup vs Oklahoma. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gators Territory) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to look back at the Gators effort and just how close they were in upsetting Alabama. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices