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Brown, Hansen, Savaiinaea commit | Napier finalizes on-field staff Jan 25, 2022

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Billy Napier adds to the 2022 class with a trio of three star commits. QB Max Brown, TE Hayden Hansen and DL Andrew Savaiinaea pledge to Florida after visiting Gainesville this past weekend.

Join David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as they react to these commitments. Also, as Napier finalizes his on-field staff, Adam McClintock of Matrix Analytical shares why Billy Napier has hired the best new staff in college football.

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SOUND OFF - Valentino praises Spencer | Recruiting and staff hires Jan 20, 2022

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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.

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Torrence, Kimber, Mitchell commit to Florida Jan 18, 2022

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The first official visit weekend of 2022 for the Gators certainly paid off.

Join David Waters as he reacts to the recent commitments. Also, David looks back at other visitors and reports of new staff members.

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Florida entering phase one of Napier’s plan | Harold Perkins headlines visitors Jan 14, 2022

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There’s a lot going on behind the scenes for the transition of the Gators football program under Billy Napier.

Join David Waters as he reacts to Napier’s recent press conference about how the Gators plan to attack in phases. Also, David previews the first recruiting visit weekend of 2022.

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Not much love for Florida in early 2022 rankings | Rob Sale hired Jan 12, 2022

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As soon as the 2021 season ended with Georgia winning the National Championship, publications started releasing “way-too-early” 2022 rankings.

Join David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as they react to many of the rankings not including the Gators. Also, the pair discuss the hire of OC/OL coach Rob Sale.

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Championship Rewind: 2008 Florida Gators National Championship Jan 07, 2022

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Relive the 2008 National Championship on this special edition of Gators Breakdown!

2008 was a season of high expectations for Gator football.

With returning Heisman Trophy quarterback Tim Tebow, and a roster filled with future NFL talent on both sides of the ball, Florida was a popular pick to win its second national title is three years.

After suffering just one loss in the regular season, the Gators were tasked with stopping the reigning Heisman winner, Sam Bradford, and Oklahoma’s high-powered passing attack that averaged 54 points a game.

David Waters is joined by Tate Casey (Gators tight end 2004-2008) and Brandon James (Gators athlete 2006-2009) to take a look back at Florida’s hard-fought win over Oklahoma in route to the program’s third national championship.

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Dean back, Diabate not | Mike Peterson hired as OLB coach Jan 07, 2022

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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.

Join David Waters to get caught up with more roster moves and former Gator LB, Mike Peterson, being named OLB coach.

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Championship Rewind: 2006 Florida Gators National Championship Jan 06, 2022

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Relive the 2006 National Championship on this special edition of Gators Breakdown!

The 2006 Gator football season was all about answering questions.

Could second-year coach Urban Meyer get his spread option offense working in the SEC with quarterback Chris Leak at the helm?

What impact would Freshman phenom Tim Tebow bring to the same position?

Could Florida ride its stout defense to a conference or even national championship?

Following a one-loss regular season, and SEC Championship Game victory, the Gators would face Heisman Trophy winning QB Troy Smith and an Ohio State Buckeye team that many thought would cruise in the national title game.

David Waters is joined by Tate Casey (Gators tight end 2004-2008) and Brandon James (Gators athlete 2006-2009) to take a look back at Florida’s domination of the Buckeyes in route to the program’s second national championship.

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Latest roster and staff moves | Last look at 2021 Jan 04, 2022

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Who’s coming? Who’s going?

David Waters and Will Miles have the latest on players and coaches coming and leaving for Billy Napier's first season at Florida. Also, the two take a look back at their preseason predictions for the 2021 Gators. What did they get right?

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UCF 29 Florida 17 Instant Reaction | Napier era starts Dec 24, 2021

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In the last game of 2021, and under the Dan Mullen regime, Florida falls to UCF 29-17.

David Waters and Will Miles give instant reaction to the loss and turn the page to the Billy Napier era.

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