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Billy Napier, Ricky Pearsall, Kinglsey Eguakun, and Jason Marshall traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for 2023 SEC Media Days and the message was clear… they don’t like being doubted. David Waters shares thoughts from what the group had to say in Nashville on exceeding expectations and more including: QB battle timeline Napier the playcaller Growing in year two JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://ga...

The Florida Gators add to the 2024 class and this time by way of a flip from rival FSU as Tawaski Abrams flips from the Seminoles to the Gators. David Waters discusses the 21st commitment of the the 2024 class. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbre...

Athlon Sports College Football Preview isn’t too high on the 2023 Gators, but Athlon’s Braden Gall says the Gators are doing everything right off the field to turn things around in the future. David Waters discusses this season for the Gators and looks around the SEC with Gall. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fana...

The Florida Gators add to their 2024 recruiting class with the commitment of Sarasota cornerback Teddy Foster. David Waters provides an in-depth analysis of Foster's commitment to the Gators. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Que...

The Florida Gators didn’t have to go far to add the 19th commitment to the class of 2024 with a pledge from Gainesville defensive lineman Kendall Jackson. David Waters provides an in-depth analysis of Jackson's commitment to the Gators. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdow...

The Florida Gators get their highest ranked offensive lineman commit as Fletcher Westphal pledges to the orange and blue. David Waters breaks down Westphal’s commitment to the Gators. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions o...

According to opposing coaches in 2023 preseason magazines, Billy Napier has inherited the least talented Florida Gators roster in 20 years. This could pose a challenge for the team in the upcoming season. However, Napier has a reputation for being a skilled recruiter and developer of talent. With his leadership, the team may be able to excel despite the perceived lack of talent. David Waters is jo...

In this preview, David Waters joins Gators Breakdown Plus members to discuss which players that aren’t really on the radar that may have a breakout season in 2023. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send the...

June continues to be a hot month for the Florida Gators on the recruiting trail as Jerrae Hawkins becomes the 10th commitment for Florida this month. David Waters breaks down Hawkins’ game and takes a look how he affects the class of 2024. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Break...

David Waters chats with Gators Breakdown Plus members and just how surprising the recent recruiting haul is for the Florida Gators. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com C...

The good news just keeps rolling in for the Florida Gators from the recruiting trail as elite linebacker/edge Jamonta Waller pledges to Florida. David Waters breaks down Waller’s commitment and just how good Florida’s 2024 class is trending. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Bre...

The Florida Gators are on a roll as 2024 OL Marcus Mascoll picks the Gators over LSU. David Waters reacts to Mascaoll’s decision and looks back at other recruiting storylines. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or commen...

The recruiting momentum continues for the Florida Gators as they pick up another commitment for the class of 2024. This time, mammoth defensive lineman, Michai Boireau commits to Florida over Georgia. David Waters reacts to Bouireau’s decision and Florida’s run of commitments. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanat...

Saturday did not start well for the Florida Gators as 2023 QB Austin Simmons flips from Florida to Ole Miss. As the day progressed, Florida got the ball rolling for the 2024 class. Tight end Amir Jackson got it started, and then the Gators added three defensive players on Saturday night: LB Aaron Chiles, DL Nasir Johnson, and DL Amaris Williams. David Waters reacts to all the commits and the Simmo...

The Florida Gators face a tough 2024 schedule headlined by Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, and Tennessee. David Waters reacts to the new slate for 2024 as well as Florida’s newest OL commit Noel Portnjagin, and adjusting the tight end board after Walter Matthews commits to USC. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fana...

The Florida Gators grab their first commit out of official visit weekends with offensive lineman Mike Williams pledging to the orange and blue. David Waters reacts to the commit and takes a look at other recruiting storylines including: recapping this past weekend’s visits, Chauncey Bowens flipping to Georgia, and Austin Simmons staying put. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supp...

One of the Florida Gators’ top targets at wide receiver, TJ Moore, commits to Clemson after an official visit this past weekend. David Waters reacts and look at the other options at the position. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com...

The Florida Gators hosted some of their top commits and targets for the class of 2024 over the weekend. While the visits are getting rave reviews, commitments are yet to happen. David Waters discusses if this is cause for concern or no big deal. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators...

Let’s kick off preview magazine season with the Read and Reaction: 2023 Florida Gators Football Preview! David Waters is joined by Read and Reaction’s Will Miles and Nick Knudsen to preview their release. Also, the group looks ahead to the first official visit weekend for the Class of 2024. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics:...

June is going to be a huge month for the Florida Gators in terms of recruiting as the program is set to host major targets to kick off the summer. David Waters updates the recruiting board with many players he thinks will help fill out the rest of the class of 2024. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx....

Since Florida won their second and third national championships in 2006 and 2008, the program has experienced both highs and lows. In his latest article, "How a once-dominant college football program fell permanently two steps behind," David Waters sits down with Andy Staples of The Athletic to discuss the program's struggles with consistency and the future under Billy Napier and Scott Stricklin....

There's not many impact players left in the transfer portal and while the Gators have had some success in bringing in new players, there have also been some misses. David Waters chats with Gators Breakdown Plus members on all things transfer portal and the seemingly slower approach from Billy Napier. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at...

There's not many impact players left in the transfer portal and while the Gators have had some success in bringing in new players, there have also been some misses. David Waters chats with Gators Breakdown Plus members on all things transfer portal and the seemingly slower approach from Billy Napier. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at...

Lyndell Hudson commits to the Florida Gators after visiting Gainesville over the weekend. David Waters breaks down the transfer from FIU that recently committed to USF. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Sen...

After an opening 6-7 debut season and a difficult 2023 season on the horizon, Billy Napier's first two seasons in Gainesville could be a rough start. If that occurs, how much patience is warranted for Napier to turnaround the Florida Gators program? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Ga...