Gators Breakdown

It’s well known the Gators have to replace a lot of wide receiver production from last year’s team. Florida received good news on that front as transfer Justin Shorter received clearance to play for the 2020 Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss the wide receiver group and what they’re looking for with Shorter now in the mix. Also, Dave and Will answer questions submitted by listeners as the season is just over a week away. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and double your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida held their second scrimmage of 2020 on Monday night, and while the team is improving, Dan Mullen states the team still has a ways to go. Join David Waters as he discusses news and notes around the second scrimmage. Also, on this episode, David is joined by Denny Thompson from 6 Points QB Training and 1010 XL. Denny shares his thoughts on the QB room at Florida as well as what is going on at the QB position for Georgia. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and double your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week SEC Network named Kyle Trask the SEC’s best returning quarterback. A few days after that, head coach Dan Mullen was pleased with Trask’s performance in a scrimmage. All this is culminating in what can be a season to remember for Trask and the Gators. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) are joined by Clark Brooks (SECStatCat.com) to take a deep analytical look at Trask and what the rest of the Gators do well or need to improve on. Also, Dave and Will discuss the latest fall camp news and early season TV times. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and double your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s never easy playing in the SEC, and it just became more difficult with the revamped 10-game conference schedule for 2020. Join David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as the two discuss the difficulties of the schedule and how it affects Florida’s chances for a big season. Also, Dave and Will look back at what Mullen had to say in his latest press conference. Gators Breakdown Merch: https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We learned the 10 conference opponents last week for the 2020 Florida Gators, and now, we know “the when” of the Florida Gators 2020 football schedule. Join David Waters and Nick de la Torre (GatorCountry.com) as they break down the 2020 schedule. Also, the two take a look at what Dan Mullen had to say as fall camp starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the 2020 season is (hopefully) played, the Gators’ secondary could be having a mass exodus due to graduation and potential early-entrees to the NFL. It’s a good thing Florida has recruited well in the secondary and has added to that with the recent additions of Corey Collier and Jason Marshall. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down secondary recruiting and the outlook of those positions moving forward. Also the two discuss SEC scheduling and all the latest on the potential of no football being played in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August was always going to be a big month in the world of recruiting when it was announced a few prospects from Miami Palmetto were going to make their commitments. It started not so well when DL Leonard Taylor committed to Miami last week, but then the Gators rebounded the best way possible by gaining commitments from five-star cornerback Jason Marshall and four-star safety Corey Collier. Join David Waters for his reaction to these big commitments for the Gators and why they mean so much for Florida’s 2021 recruiting class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the SEC announced a 10-game conference schedule last week, Florida fans have waited to find out which two new non-divisional opponents would be added to the Gators’ schedule. The wait is over and Florida has drawn Arkansas and Texas A&M from the SEC West. Join David Waters for this instant reaction episode as breaks down how the revised schedule affects Florida and the rest of the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jam-packed episode of Gators Breakdown! With the SEC's announcement of pushing the season start date back to September 26, the conference also announced an adjustment to fall camp to help maneuver around COVID-19. Join David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as they discuss what that means for the Gators' preseason preparation. Also, David and Will hit on: Could some Gators decide to opt-out and not play this season? Kamar Wilcoxson reclassifying Desmond Watson's commitment The Palmetto crew recruitment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With many other major conferences are already announcing conference-only schedules for 2020, the SEC announced on Thursday the conference would do the same and kickoff on September 26. Join David Waters as he takes a look at this from the Gators' side of things and answers questions submitted on Periscope. Also, David takes a look at the commitment of defensive tackle Desmond Watson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2008 was a season of high expectations for Gator football. With returning Heisman Trophy quarterback Tim Tebow, and a roster filled with future NFL talent on both sides of the ball, Florida was a popular pick to win its second national title is three years. After suffering just one loss in the regular season, the Gators were tasked with stopping the reigning Heisman winner, Sam Bradford, and Oklahoma’s high-powered passing attack that averaged 54 points a game. David Waters is joined by Tate Casey (Gators tight end 2004-2008) and Brandon James (Gators athlete 2006-2009) to take a look back at Florida’s hard-fought win over Oklahoma in route to the program’s third national championship. Also, David shares an update in the world of recruiting as Florida gains commitments from wide receiver Marcus Burke and safety Donovan McMillon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a one-loss regular season, and SEC Championship Game victory, the Gators would face Heisman Trophy winning QB Troy Smith and an Ohio State Buckeye team that many thought would cruise in the national title game. David Waters is joined by Tate Casey (Gators tight end 2004-2008) and Brandon James (Gators athlete 2006-2009) to take a look back at Florida’s domination of the Buckeyes in route to the program’s second national championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expectations for the Gators 2020 season are pretty high, but many out there still pick Florida to be on the outside looking in as far as the College Football Playoff is concerned. Brett Ciancia (Pick Six Previews) joins David Waters to explain why he sees Florida as a College Football Playoff Team. Also, the two discuss Kyle Trask as a Heisman Trophy candidate, Kyle Pitts as the nation's best tight end, and in-depth look at coaches Dan Mullen and Todd Grantham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida’s roster may not get lauded as much as Alabama’s and Georgia’s, but pundits see there’s still plenty of talent for the Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down the talent the college football media sees assembled in Gainesville and show there’s promising data that has Florida set up for a title run in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A clear front runner in the SEC East is in question for the first time in a few seasons. Recently, Georgia has been the leader in the division, but many experts see Florida making its move in 2020. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) are joined by Braden Gall (Athlon Sports), Robert Steltenpohl and Spencer Van Horn (A Rich Tradition: College Football Podcast) to debate Florida or Georgia as the winner of the SEC East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been an eventful few days for the Gators on the recruiting trail as defensive backs Kamar Wilcoxson, Dakota Mitchell, and Jordan Young commit to Florida. David Waters breaks down what each bring to the Gators and where recruiting stands heading towards July. UF Memorial Tribute for Tyler Hall: https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-expenses-for-tyler-hall-family?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest questions for the 2020 college football season is if Florida can beat Georgia and capture the SEC East? If annual preseason magazines are any indication, the answer is a resounding yes. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down what the preseason publications are saying about Florida and why they are so high on the Gators. This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Head to manscaped.com and use promo code "GATORS" for TWO FREE gifts and FREE shipping with your Perfect Package 3.0 purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators football program is back on campus for voluntary workouts and taking the first step in getting ready for a football season this fall. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) take a look at the players that are showing up to campus and one who 2020 signee who isn’t in Johnnie Brown. Also, Dave and Will reflect on the passing of Reche Caldwell and his time as a Gator. To conclude this episode, the duo have some fun with “This or That,” which consists of: Favorite coach? Steve Spurrier or Urban Meyer? Who do you prefer between Will Muschamp or Jim McElwain? Favorite National Championship season? 1996, 2006, or 2008? Biggest rival? FSU or Georgia? Biggest heartbreak? 2001 Tennessee or 2012 Georgia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest areas for improvement for the Gators in 2020 is the running game and that position received some great news as transfer Lorenzo Lingard has been granted immediate eligibility from the NCAA. Join David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as they break down the running game with Lingard now on the depth chart. Also, David wraps up the 2020 opponent whiparound coverage with quick previews of Georgia, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Florida State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators add a versatile weapon to their commit list as four-star athlete Charles Montgomery commits to Florida over Maryland. Join David Waters as he breaks down the commitment and type of player the Gators are getting in Montgomery. Also, on this episode, David discusses student-athletes returning to campus in June and the NCAA tabling the one-time transfer waiver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices