Gators Breakdown

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2019 SEC Media Days Jul 16, 2019

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After taking the show on the road to Atlanta last year, SEC Media Days returns to Birmingham, Alabama for the 2019 edition. Gators head coach Dan Mullen, quarterback Feleipe Franks, running back Lamical Perine, and defensive end Jabari Zuniga make the trek from Gainesville to Birmingham to preview the upcoming season.

David Waters is joined by Will Sammon from The Athletic, to review the day's happenings. Topics include:

-Mullen's joy of being the Florida head coach

-Handling expectations

-What Dan Mullen means to Felipe Franks

-Perine as main running back

-Jahari Rogers commits

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Areas the Gators can improve for 2019 Jul 09, 2019

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As successful as the 2018 season was for Dan Mullen and the Gators, there are a few areas the Gators must improve for a better 2019.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles and, Twitter fan, Stephan Floyd (@RedtopDreadtop) to break down those areas, Brian Edwards transferring, Richie Leonard committing, and the 2019 class taking another hit.

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Phil Steele previews the 2019 Gators Jun 30, 2019

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The one and only Phil Steele hops on Gators Breakdown as his magazine is hitting store shelves across the country. Steele joins David Waters and answers many questions on the 2019 Gators as well as many of the opponents Florida will face: What is the biggest worry for Florida? How close are the Gators to catching Georgia? How will Miami and FSU rebound from disappointing seasons?

Also, Dave takes a look back at the commitment of four-star defensive end Antwaun Powell.

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Florida lands three commitments.; Doering says fans can be ‘cautiously optimistic.’ Jun 23, 2019

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It was a busy weekend in Gainesville as the Gators land three commitments for the class of 2020. Also, News4Jax sports anchor/reporter, Brian Jackson, talks with 2020 quarterback commit Anthony Richardson as he prepares for the Elite 11 quarterback competition.

Lastly, former Gators wide receiver, Chris Doering, joins David Waters on this episode of Gators Breakdown to preview Florida and the transition from year one to year two under Dan Mullen. Doering also shares his thoughts on the deep wide receiver corps, Feleipe Franks, and more.

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Key players for an even bigger 2019 Jun 18, 2019

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There is a lot of experience coming back for the Gators and many of them looking to make significant impact for the 2019 season.

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will predict a few players who will have major roles this fall, some players who need to step-up, and some players returning from injury.

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Navigating through the SEC East Jun 12, 2019

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All of Florida's three losses last season came at the hands of SEC East teams. If there is one area to improve upon in 2019, it's to get better play against division foes.

David Waters is joined by Saturday Down South's, Connor O'Gara, to discuss the Gators as SEC East contenders and their "intra-division inconsistency." Also, Connor shares his thoughts on Feleipe Franks, the Miami match-up, and more. Finally, David takes a look at the recruiting whirlwind of the last few days.

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Florida has one of the SEC's best rosters Jun 04, 2019

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Gators Breakdown wraps-up its look at the college football preview magazines by diving into a look at the talent on Florida's roster.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two look at the improvement of the roster from just a year ago and the enhancement of the roster through recruiting.

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Florida gets love from preview magazines May 28, 2019

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It's that time of year where college football preview magazines are on store shelves. Both Athlon Sports and Lindy's Sports forecast a successful 2019 campaign for the Gators.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles to review what the publications have to say about the 2019 Gators. Also, what do opposing coaches think about Dan Mullen and the team?

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Is Franks one of the SEC’s best QBs?; Recruiting update May 21, 2019

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Feleipe Franks had quite the turnaround in year one under Dan Mullen. With a late season surge, fans are wondering just how much more Franks can progress.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down Franks’ game. Also, the two look at the Gators newest commits.

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Putting a bow on the Chris Steele saga May 14, 2019

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In the days after Chris Steele put his name in the transfer portal, the reasons for his departure were questioned. Some things found just didn't add up for Gator Nation.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look back at the last few, crazy days of the Chris Steele saga.

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