Gators Breakdown

Once thought to be a heavy Gator lean, QB Carson Beck, commits to Georgia over Florida. David Waters is joined by Beck's QB trainer, Denny Thompson, to help shed some light on the situation. Also, Denny shares his thoughts on why Anthony Richardson is the ideal QB for Mullen and why Feleipe Franks may not be the Gators starting QB this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida received a bit of unexpected news when running back Keyvone Lee decommitted from the 2020 class late last week. Even with that happening, the Gators’ 2020 class is still led by a group of elite talent.   David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look at the current crop of commits, targets, and how the class could stack up with past recruiting classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 2018 season in the rear view mirror, and the class of 19 all wrapped up, its time to reassess and also look forward at the program Dan Mullen is building at Florida. David Waters is joined by The Athletic's Will Sammon to take a look at "The Gator Standard" and process Mullen is taking at rising Florida back to the top of college football.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After flirting with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham elects to stay at Florida. Join David Waters as he breaks down the events and what this means for the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gator Panel gets back together to review the 2019 recruting class for the Gators. The big finish, re-establishing the Lakeland pipeline, Miami and FSU's struggles are among topics discussed. Gators Breakdown's David Waters is joined by:  Corry “Unkle Silkk” Knowles - Big 3 Roll UpAhmad Black - Former Gators SafetyTate Casey - Former Florida Tight End and Gator Radio NetworkNick De La Torre - GatorCountry.com Thomas Goldkamp - Swamp 247Graham Hall - Gainesville Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida came into National Signing Day with a chance to close the 2019 recruiting class with a big finish. After landing commitments from Khris Bogle and Kaiir Elam, in addition to signing current commits Arjei Henderson and Diwun Black, the Gators find themselves ranked in the top 10 of recruiting for the first time since 2014. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as they look at the finish to what was an already good class for the Gators. Also, the guys take a look at the class overall, where it improved and where it could be better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida held their first Junior Day for the 2020 class this past Saturday and received a big time commitment from four-star DT Johnnie Brown. David Waters is joined by Blake Alderman, from Swamp 247, to wrap-up Junior Day. Also, one last preview for National Signing Day 2019. Can the Gators rise up the recruiting rankings with a big finish? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It didn't take long for Dan Mullen to hire a coach he was very familiar with after Sal Sunseri left for Alabama. David Turner is the newest addition to the staff and will take over for Sunseri in coaching the defensive line. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look at the hire that surprised many fans and take a look at the top targets that are still available to finish the 2019 recruiting class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators hire Torrian Gray as cornerbacks coach after the departure of Charlton Warren to Georgia. Gray was last on the Florida staff in 2016 prior to spending the last two seasons with the NFL's Washington Redskins. David Waters discusses the return of Gray on this episode and why Florida upgraded at the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators have been hit with coaching departures the last couple of days. On Friday, it was reported, Sal Sunseri will be leaving for Alabama. Then, on Saturday, Georgia announces Charlton Warren is the Bulldogs' new defensive backs coach. David Waters is joined by Saturday Down South's, Neil Blackmon, to discuss the departures and who may take their place. Also, the two discuss off-season goals for the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just a few weeks left of the 2019 recruiting cycle, the Gators hosted some big targets this past weekend. Even though 2019 prospects were the focus, Florida was able to snag a commit from 4 star wide receiver Leonard Manuel on Monday. David Waters looks back at the weekend that was as well takes a look at the potential impact of Manuel and recent grad transfer Jonathan Greenard. Also, David takes a look at key stats that show the improvement of the Gators from 2017 to 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida fans may eventually look back at the 2018 season as the season that brings back the “Gator Standard.” The Gators rank top 10 in the final polls of the 2018 season and return into the limelight of college football.   David Waters and Will Miles glance at the final polls and look ahead to various publications having the Gators ranked in “Way Too Early” rankings for the 2019 season. Also, the guys answer, “How does Florida get back to the “Gator Standard?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Peach Bowl win over Michigan to this past weekend, the Florida Gators have had a bit of positive mojo off the field. Some players have decided to leave Florida for the NFL, but that news has been offset by highly ranked recruits committing to the Gators as well as players deciding to stay for another season.   David Waters takes a look back at the busy week that was for the Gators and what that means for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Dan Mullen’s first season, the Gators cap off unexpected turnaround by destroying Michigan in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.   David Waters and Will Miles recap the Gators’ 10th win of the season and the excitement level around the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motivation shouldn't be a factor as the Gators line up against Michigan in The Peach Bowl. Florida is going for its 10th win of the season and capping a remarkable turnaround season. David Waters is joined by Steve Lorenz from The Michigan Insider to break down the Michigan Wolverines and their motivation for this bowl game. Afterwards, David gives his thoughts on how the game will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was very little drama for the Florida Gators as the Early Signing Period gets started. The Gators sign 20 recruits to the 2019 class that fills needs, but with room to fill even more come February. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look at the class and the events of Early Signing Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Early Signing Period a couple of days away, the Gators are now in wait and see mode to see if prospects will make their way to Gainesville. Florida has 18 commitments ,and 17 will make their decision this week, while they have also made their final push for their top uncommitted targets. David Waters takes a look back at the final visit weekend before Early Signing Period and the storylines to watch for starting Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida is in good shape for many of the top prospects on their board and look to make a final push with the Early Signing Period just a week away. Swamp 247's Blake Alderman joins David Waters as they discuss where Florida stands a week before the Early Signing Period starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators hosted a good number of top recruits this past weekend, and with Early Signing Period starting next week, Florida made their case to some of the nation's best. David Waters gives the latest in the crazy world of recruiting. Also, Bill King joins in to give his thoughts on the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no surprise Jim Harbaugh has assembled one of the best defenses in college football once again for the Michigan Wolverines. While the Florida offense has improved under Dan Mullen, the Wolverine defense will provide a stiff test in the final game of the season. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down what the Gators' offense has done this season to set themselves up for success. Also, the guys dive into a little recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices