Gators Breakdown: National Signing Day 2022 Recap
There was potential for Florida to make a splash on National Signing Day, but that was not the case for the Gators. The battles for the top targets left on Florida’s board went elsewhere in a disappointing finish to Billy Napier’s first recruiting class.
Gators Breakdown: SOUND OFF - Valentino praises Spencer | Recruiting and staff hires
David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss recent recruiting news and staff hires. Also, former Gators defensive lineman Antonio Valentino shares his history with Gators new co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach, Sean Spencer.
Gators Breakdown: Dean back, Diabate not | Mike Peterson hired as OLB coach
As the Gators football team gets together for the first time under the Billy Napier era for offseason activities, we are still learning what players will be a part of the 2022 team. Trey Dean is staying for one more season, while Mohamoud Diabate is transferring out.
Gators Breakdown: Mullen’s staff changes a head start for the future
Some may wonder why the moves to fire defensive coordinator, Todd Grantham, and offensive line coach, John Hevesy, weren’t made sooner by Florida head coach Dan Mullen. After Florida’s performance vs South Carolina, the luxury of waiting until season’s end was no longer there.
Gators Breakdown: Mullen - Both QBs will play | LB Shemar James decommits
Dan Mullen was peppered with questions about the QB position in his only media availability during the bye week. On the SEC Coaches Teleconference, Mullen answered every question with Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson will both play versus Georgia next week.
Gators Breakdown: Quarterbacks adjusting and getting comfortable as season progresses
At the halfway point of the season, the Gators sit 4-2 and quarterbacks Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson are showing growth according to Dan Mullen. Heading into the two biggest tests remaining on the schedule in LSU and Georgia, Florida needs that growth to continue.
Gators Breakdown: No moral victories for Florida as they look towards Tennessee
Gator Nation is still abuzz after Florida’s 31-29 loss to top-ranked Alabama. While there are a lot of positives Florida can take away from a close loss to Alabama last Saturday, Dan Mullen says, “We’ve got to win the game. We didn’t win the game. That’s the bottom line. There’s no moral victory.”
Gators Breakdown: Florida vs FAU Game Review
The first game of the 2021 season is in the books, but it didn’t go the way many thought it would for the Gators. Quarterback Emory Jones didn’t have the best performance in his first start, while backup Anthony Richardson electrified the crowd with some nice running plays.
Gators Breakdown: Offensive line building toward confidence
There’s going to be change in Florida’s offense for the 2021 season. After a couple of seasons relying on the passing attack to carry that side of the ball, reverting back to a run approach means more of an emphasis on an aspect that has struggled in those same seasons.
Gators Breakdown: Versatile linebackers key to Florida’s defense | Pick Six Previews
Christian Robinson says “versatility” is what he look for in a linebacker for the University. In today’s college football, players need to be able to adapt to what opposing offenses are doing without coming off the field.