Gators Breakdown

One of the bigger questions facing the 2020 Florida Gators is how can they improve in the run game? In comes Mississippi State, grad transfer offensive lineman, Stewart Reese. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down Reese's transfer to Florida. The two discuss how Reese fits in the offensive line and Mullen's success in the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With no spring football practice around the country, not only did we miss seeing the Gators, but we also missed all the storylines following Florida's opponents. On this episode of Gators Breakdown, David Waters is joined by guests that give you the best insight on Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina, LSU, and Ole Miss. Also, each guest gives their thoughts on the 2020 Florida Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's never a dull moment in Gator Nation and that rings true once again for this busy episode of Gators Breakdown. A true freshman will transfer and plenty of storylines on the recruiting front headline this episode. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as reports surface of true freshman OL Issiah Walker entering the transfer portal. Also, the guys break down where recruiting stands for the Gators and what to look forward to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By the time the final pick had been made, seven former Florida Gators had their name called during the 2020 NFL Draft. With those seven picks, the Gators finished only behind LSU, Michigan, Ohio St., and Alabama for the most picks. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) are joined by Tyler Moss, from Fantasy Stock Exchange, to review the seven draft picks for the Gators. Also, head coach Dan Mullen spoke to the media earlier this week for the first time since mid-March and have his thoughts on the state of college football, and his team, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Gators cornerback CJ Henderson was drafted ninth overall in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. David Waters is joined by News4Jax Sports Anchor, Cole Pepper, to break down how the Jaguars got to the point of selecting Henderson and why it makes sense. David also notes how Henderson's pick fits into the Gators' first round draft history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The University of Florida churns out NFL prospects every year and 2020 will be no different. With the NFL Draft this coming week, the Gators could place at least 10 players on NFL rosters. David Waters is joined by Zach Goodall and Demetrius Harvey, from Sports Illustrated's AllGators, to break down Florida's draft prospects. Will CJ Henderson sneak into the top 10? Does Van Jefferson fall after an injury was discovered at the NFL Combine? How will NFL teams value different types of edge rushers Jonathan Greenard and Jabari Zuniga? All that and more on this episode of Gators Breakdown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Gators fans consider Catrick Fason one of the most underrated players in University of Florida football. Fason certainly left his mark, even in the Ron Zook years of 2002-2004. Ciatrick joins David Waters as they discuss Fason's time at Florida as well as what he's doing now in helping young athletes today. Topics include: His recruitment being an FSU fan The transition from Steve Spurrier to Ron Zook and Ron Zook to Urban Meyer What went wrong under Zook Why didn't he stay to play for Meyer Seeing his teammates win the 2006 National Championship and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all the success Dan Mullen has brought Florida in his first two seasons, one item is still missing… a win over the Georgia Bulldogs. David Waters and Will Miles are joined by Neil Blackmon (Saturday Down South) to discuss his latest piece, “When college football returns, no one will have a bigger opportunity than Dan Mullen and Florida.” The guys discuss that opportunity and what it could do for Florida for the 2020 season and moving forward. Also, the trio hits on SEC Network's Jordan Rogers believing Kellen Mond, and not Kyle Trask, could be the SEC’s best quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many college football pundits consider Florida head coach Dan Mullen one of the best offensive minds and developer of talent in all of college football. To extend that thought, David Waters brings on Stephen Prather from SportSource Analytics to take a deep dive into Mullen’s offense at Mississippi State and what that means for Florida after two seasons and moving forward. David is also joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to further the conversation on the Florida side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Mullen has had great success in his two seasons at Florida and that hasn’t gone unnoticed. David Waters is joined by Matt Wyatt (The Matt Wyatt Show, Mississippi State Analyst) to dive into why he’s not surprised by Mullen’s early accomplishments at Florida. Matt also hits on Mullen’s QB development, Mullen compared to other SEC coaches, and Todd Grantham’s 3rd down defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators are off to a great start for the 2021 recruiting class and that continued when Florida received their 14th commitment from Jacksonville's, Nick Elksnis. Nick joins David Waters to discuss his recruitment, his commitment to Florida, his role in Dan Mullen's offense, and more. Then, David is joined by Will Miles as they dive into Florida's 2021 class heading into April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Gators Breakdown" and "Stadium and Gale" present another edition of The Gator Panel. Various Gators media members sound off on the coronavirus outbreak and what it means for Florida football this spring and the rest of the year. Featuring: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Dan Thompson - Stadium and Gale Zach Abolverdi - Locked on Gators Graham Hall - Gainesville Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an unprecedented move due to the coronavirus, the NCAA has canceled all remaining winter and spring sports. Also affected is spring practice for the Gators football team as all organized team activities have been suspended until April 15. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) break down the aftermath of these decisions and how it has shaken up the college sports world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring practice is right around the corner for Florida and Gators Breakdown is answering your questions! This week on Gators Breakdown, David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (GatorCountry.com) for a Q&A session for the defensive side of the ball. Questions include: Who are the potential leaders and game changers? How does the secondary rotation work itself out? Which players need a good performance this spring? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring practice is right around the corner for Florida and Gators Breakdown is answering your questions! This week on Gators Breakdown, David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) for a Q&A session for the offensive side of the ball, while next week will be focused on the defense. Questions include: What improvements do we want to see from the quarterbacks? Who will provide depth at wide receiver? Can tight end Keon Zipperer make in impact alongside Kyle Pitts? How does the offensive line shake out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The quarterback position gets all the headlines on the football field and that is no different in the world of recruiting either. Gators Breakdown is proud to bring on 2021 Florida QB commit, Carlos Del Rio, as he details his commitment and what it means to be a Gator commit. David Waters is also joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss why recruiting experts are tabbing Florida’s 2020 recruiting class as difference makers. All that and more on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Topics include: Carlos Del Rio Conversation 2020 class impact “This Is… The Swamp - Episode 1: Earn It” review Recruiting update: Gage Wilcox, Zach Evans, Marc Britt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top talent from the states of Florida and Georgia made their way down to Orlando this past weekend to take part in the Rivals Camp Orlando. In that top talent are many prospects the Gators would like to be signing for the Class of 2021. David Waters is joined by Corey Bender (Gators Territory - Rivals) to review how those targets performed in the camp setting and where the Gators stand in their recruitment. Also discussed is Florida’s current 2021 class, Charlie Strong, and ESPN FPI having the Gators ranked 11th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Scott leaving for the head coaching position at Howard left a void on the coaching staff and it seems Florida has found their man to replace him. Reports late last week surfaced that Tim Brewster would be hired to fill the opening on the coaching staff. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss how big of a hire this would be for Mullen on the recruiting trail and on the sideline. The two also discuss the potential hire of Charlie Strong, transfer talk, and the recent announcement of Florida playing Cal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Signing Day didn’t necessarily go as planned for the Gators. Safety Avantae Williams spurned the Gators for the Hurricanes, but Florida did get a surprise in the form of four-star Texas defensive end Princely Umanmielen. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down all the headlines and Florida’s 2020 class. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% OFF, plus FREE shipping and two FREE gifts when you purchase the NEW Perfect Package 3.0 kit. Use promo code, GATORS, at manscaped.com and purchase yours today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports from ESPN surfaced over the weekend that Howard University is hiring Florida tight ends coach Larry Scott for their head coaching position. With that news, Florida fans quickly shifted focus to Scott's replacement and one name kept popping up. Would former Gators' tight end, Cornelius Ingram, have interest in coaching tight ends at Florida? Cornelius joined Gators Breakdown's David Waters and The Athletic's Will Sammon to discuss the opening. Also, Ingram hits on the tight end position under Mullen and the head coach's quick success at Florida. David and Will also get set the stage for Wednesday's National Signing Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices