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Mike Peterson happy to be home | Brenton Cox returns to take next step Mar 31, 2022

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This episode of Gators Breakdown will be focused on returns. The return of LB great Mike Peterson. The return of Brenton Cox Jr. as he looks to develop into an all-around defender. Those two aspects of this Gators defense will go a long way in returning this defense to a standard Gators fans expect.

David Waters shares thoughts from Peterson and Cox on the OLB/JACK position and the role they play in this new defense.

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Spring Practice 2022 Q&A Mar 30, 2022

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Florida is halfway through Billy Napier’s first spring football camp and we’re getting a better idea of where the team stands early in the process.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles to answer Gator Breakdown Plus members’ questions on spring football.

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Sean Spencer wants accountability for Florida defense Mar 28, 2022

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Doing the little, simple things wasn’t easy for Florida’s defense last season. Penalties, missed assignments, and effort are issues new Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach Sean Spencer must fix.

David Waters shares Spencer’s and DL Gervon Dexter thoughts on the issues and how they’re attacking the problems this spring.

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Corey Raymond demanding “next level” from Florida cornerbacks Mar 25, 2022

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”DBU” used to be a moniker Florida could claim after years of great defensive back play, but after the last two seasons, the Gators find themselves not living up to that tradition. To fix that issue, Billy Napier hired one of the best cornerback coaches in the game, Corey Raymond.

David Waters shares Raymond’s thoughts on leaving LSU for Florida and what he is trying to instill in his cornerbacks. Also, hear from cornerback Jason Marshall.

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Napier sees improvement and pleased with QBs Mar 23, 2022

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The departure of Emory Jones clears up the the quarterback competition a bit this spring. Early on it seems Anthony Richardson and, Ohio State transfer, Jack Miller are separating themselves from the rest.

David Waters shares Billy Napier’s thoughts on the QB situation and goes in depth on Jack Miller. Also, hear from running back Nay’Quan Wright and offensive tackle Richard Gouraige on this episode of Gators Breakdown.

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Sale proud of Gators offensive line progression so far Mar 21, 2022

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The first week of spring of spring practice is wrapping up for the Gators and we are hearing from assistant coaches for the first time. New Florida OL Coach, Rob Sale, likes what he is seeing early from the offensive line group while RB Coach, Jabbar Juluke, tires to balance a talented RB room.

David Waters shares more of what these coaches have to say as well as his thoughts on Emory Jones transferring. David also shares what the DB group thinks of working with Corey Raymond and Patrick Toney from a recent The Gator Collective Spaces.

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Fixing fundamentals key for Florida defense Mar 18, 2022

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It used to be a given that Florida would have a great defense, but that changed the last couple of seasons under former defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. New Gators defensive coordinator, Patric Toney, says the turnaround for Florida’s defense starts with the fundamentals.

David Waters brings you the latest from spring practice as Toney and defenders Amari Burney and Trey Dean explain what makes this defense different.

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Florida starts first spring under Billy Napier Mar 16, 2022

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The Gators hit the field for their first spring practice under Billy Napier. The quarterback position was the main feature to get things going.

David Waters brings you the latest from Napier and quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and Emory Jones as they battle it out this spring.

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Florida Defense - Spring 2022 Preview Mar 16, 2022

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Spring football is here for the Florida Gators. We’ll get our first glimpse of Billy Napier’s squad as he installs his brand of football in the program.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles and Nick Knudsen (Read and Reaction) to break down the roster on the defensive side of the ball under new defensive coordinator Patrick Toney. The crew goes position by position of what they like and what questions need to be answered.

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Florida Offense - Spring 2022 Preview Mar 09, 2022

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Spring football is right around the corner for the Florida Gators. We’ll get our first glimpse of Billy Napier’s squad as he installs his brand of football in the program.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles and Nick Knudsen (Read and Reaction) to break down the roster on the offensive side of the ball. The crew goes position by position of what they like and what questions need to be answered.

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