Swamp247: A Florida Gators football podcast

Florida is well into spring practice now, having hosted its first scrimmage of the spring over the weekend. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down all the latest, fielding questions from Swamp247.com subscribers to discuss who's standing out, what position groups are struggling or showing out and much more.

Florida is now into spring football practice, which means a handful of newcomers are getting their first action for the Gators. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss which new early enrollees have already drawn praise and hit on the latest in UF football news. Then Swamp247 talks about the outlook of the 2022 recruiting class from a needs standpoint, as well as how three new assistant coaches...

Florida is set to begin spring football practice this week, breaking from a traditional mid-March start in light of COVID-19. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp go through the roster and discuss the strengths and weaknesses heading into spring practice, putting an emphasis on areas the Gators need to shore up this spring to feel good heading into the 2021 campaign. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu....

Following National Signing Day, Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss Florida's 2021 recruiting class and whether the Gators' recruiting efforts are meeting expectations. They also discuss how UF has supplemented recruiting with strong use of the transfer portal, plus they break down the latest addition to the assistant coaching staff following the departure of quarterbacks coach Brian Johnso...

Florida has completed its offseason assistant coaching hires following the departure of two assistants after the 2020 campaign. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss what the new hires will bring to the table. They also discuss a handful of transfers into and out of the program and take a look at the current state of Florida basketball.

The 2020 season ended with the Cotton Bowl loss to Oklahoma, a deflating end to an otherwise promising campaign. So where does Florida go from here? Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the trajectory of the program, decisions Dan Mullen is making this offseason with regard to staffing changes and the personnel outlook going into 2020.

Following a handful of key opt-outs, including Florida's top three pass-catchers, as well as a fourth lost due to COVID-19, the Gators enter the Cotton Bowl against the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners significantly undermanned. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down what it means for the Gators, what to look for in the game and going into the offseason and more. We also discuss UF hoops' anticipated...

No. 7 Florida held its own in the SEC Championship Game against No. 1 Alabama. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down what the showing means for the program going forward and provides a big-picture outlook as the 2020 season comes to a close. They also discuss defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and his future with the program before diving into the Cotton Bowl matchup with Oklahoma and how...

Florida signed 22 players during the Early Signing Period, cementing much of its 2021 recruiting class. Blake Alderman breaks down the class and its strengths and weaknesses. Then Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the matchup this weekend between No. 7 Florida and No. 1 Alabama in the SEC Championship Game, as well as what the result will ultimately mean for the outlook of the program...

Florida was shocked on Saturday, falling 37-34 to LSU and likely losing any slim hopes at the College Football Playoff in the process. But what does the loss mean for Florida in the bigger picture? Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp attempt to answer that question. We also break down the early signing period approaching on Wednesday and what Florida fans should be looking for in the 2021 recruitin...

With LSU visiting the Swamp this year in shambles just a year removed from winning the national title, the Swamp247 Podcast stops to take a big-picture look at the sustainability of Florida's current level of success in the program under coach Dan Mullen. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss whether Florida can keep firing on all cylinders even in a post-Kyle Trask world, then they preview t...

No. 6 Florida clinched the SEC East with a win over Tennessee on Saturday, securing a spot in the SEC Championship Game against Alabama. But the game against Tennessee left some familiar question marks and maybe some new ones. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down those questions, which include a suddenly struggling O-line and run game. They also dive heavily into an array of questions pre...

No. 6 Florida got off to a sloppy start against Kentucky, but a much-maligned defense finally put together a really strong half after the break. Is that something that the Gators can carry forward? Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss the Kentucky game, answer a 5-star Mailbag question about the future of the receiver position at Florida and then dive into some key recruiting updates with th...

The Swamp247 Podcast is back and takes a look at some listener questions on the 5-star Mailbag, which primarily features the defensive breakdowns. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman tackle the defense, what areas the unit can improve in and whether it's time to panic with only a few games left until the SEC Championship Game. They also talk College Football Playoff rankings and more.

No. 6 Florida cruised through another game against Vanderbilt, knocking off the Commodores 38-17 in what coach Dan Mullen described as a "ho-hum" performance. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp stop to break down the outing, provide the latest on Kyle Trask in the Heisman Trophy race and answer several listener questions on the 5-star Mailbag segment.

No. 6 Florida heads to Vanderbilt this weekend, looking to continue its march toward a championship. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss reasons why the Gators should be viewed as a legitimate championship team and also reasons why doubting whether the Gators are capable of winning one exist. They also break down the Vanderbilt game, which should prove a relatively simple task for Florida.

Florida blasted Arkansas 63-35 as quarterback Kyle Trask cemented himself as a Heisman Trophy candidate by throwing six touchdown passes. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the Gators' win over the Razorbacks and where the program is at with four regular season games remaining. They also dive into what happens at quarterback in the future once Trask is gone as part of the 5-star Mailbag...

Former Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks will return to the Swamp, heading a resurgent Arkansas team as he meets his former program. The Gators are sitting atop the SEC East after knocking off the Georgia Bulldogs, looking to inch one step closer to Atlanta and the SEC Championship Game. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the matchup after a turbulent week.

Florida finally secured a long-awaited win over rival Georgia, cementing itself as the clear favorite to represent the SEC East in Atlanta at year's end. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the major win over the Bulldogs and its implications going forward. They also tackle a turbulent Monday in the SEC with at least four programs now battling COVID-19 outbreaks, including this week's op...

Coming off a much-improved all-around performance in a win over Missouri, No. 8 Florida heads to Jacksonville to take on rival No. 5 Georgia. The winner will build a two-game cushion in the SEC East. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss Florida's improvement last week and what it means heading into this monumental division showdown, offering a preview of the matchups and a discussion of the...

The Florida Gators landed a commitment from a 5-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class on Wednesday evening, giving Dan Mullen and his staff some significant momentum on the recruiting trail. Blake Alderman discusses that commitment and then he and Thomas Goldkamp break down Florida's upcoming game against Missouri now that the Gators are back in action following a two-week shutdown after a CO...

Florida football is still shut down as the Gators work to contain a COVID-19 outbreak that has seen at least 31 players test positive for the virus in October. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss where that leaves UF currently, breaking down the current situation and what it means for the rest of the season. They also dive into the start of the UF hoops season now that the non-conference sc...

Following the postponement of the Florida-LSU game until Dec. 12 due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the UF football team, Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman stop to discuss the ramifications of the schedule change and provide the latest on the major outbreak on the team.

After another defensive meltdown against Texas A&M, Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss Florida's first loss of the season and what it means for the team's 2020 outlook. They also dive into what the problems are defensively and how UF might solve them going forward. Finally, we conclude with our five-star mailbag questions about what Dan Mullen quickly elevating the expectations at UF m...

After starting the season 2-0, Florida heads out west to take on Texas A&M at Kyle Field. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the matchups and discuss what we'll learn about the Gators and their championship aspirations against a team that should provide a stiffer challenge. They also break down the key matchups and discuss how they think things will play out on Saturday.