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Where to turn after WR TJ Moore commits to Clemson Jun 06, 2023

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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.

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First Florida Gators ‘24 official visit weekend produces buzz, but no commits Jun 05, 2023

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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.

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Read and Reaction 2023 Preview | Official visits start for ‘24 class Jun 01, 2023

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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.

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Assessing Florida Gators 2024 targets ahead of crucial visits May 29, 2023

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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.

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The Florida Gators consistently inconsistent featuring Andy Staples May 22, 2023

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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.

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Florida Gators not getting benefit of doubt heading into 2023 season May 19, 2023

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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.

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Room for improvement in Florida Gators transfer portal process May 18, 2023

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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.

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OL Lyndell Hudson transferring to the Florida May 13, 2023

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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.

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GB Plus Preview: How much patience is needed for Napier to rebuild the Gators? May 12, 2023

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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?

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What to expect from Graham Mertz - Gators Breakdown Plus Member Chat Preview May 11, 2023

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David Waters hosts a Gators Breakdown Plus members only chat. In this preview, expectations from Graham Mertz are discussed.

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