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Championship Rewind - 2006 National Championship Jul 14, 2020

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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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Florida in the College Football Playoff? Jul 07, 2020

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Expectations for the Gators 2020 season are pretty high, but many out there still pick Florida to be on the outside looking in as far as the College Football Playoff is concerned.

Brett Ciancia (Pick Six Previews) joins David Waters to explain why he sees Florida as a College Football Playoff Team. Also, the two discuss Kyle Trask as a Heisman Trophy candidate, Kyle Pitts as the nation's best tight end, and in-depth look at coaches Dan Mullen and Todd Grantham.

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While not elite, Florida has talent for a title run in 2020 Jul 01, 2020

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Florida’s roster may not get lauded as much as Alabama’s and Georgia’s, but pundits see there’s still plenty of talent for the Gators.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down the talent the college football media sees assembled in Gainesville and show there’s promising data that has Florida set up for a title run in 2020.

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Making the case for Florida or Georgia in 2020 Jun 24, 2020

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A clear front runner in the SEC East is in question for the first time in a few seasons. Recently, Georgia has been the leader in the division, but many experts see Florida making its move in 2020.

David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) are joined by Braden Gall (Athlon Sports), Robert Steltenpohl and Spencer Van Horn (A Rich Tradition: College Football Podcast) to debate Florida or Georgia as the winner of the SEC East.

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Recruiting update as Wilcoxson, Mitchell, Young commit to Florida Jun 21, 2020

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It’s been an eventful few days for the Gators on the recruiting trail as defensive backs Kamar Wilcoxson, Dakota Mitchell, and Jordan Young commit to Florida.

David Waters breaks down what each bring to the Gators and where recruiting stands heading towards July.

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2020 preview magazines like Florida to capture SEC East Jun 17, 2020

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One of the biggest questions for the 2020 college football season is if Florida can beat Georgia and capture the SEC East? If annual preseason magazines are any indication, the answer is a resounding yes.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down what the preseason publications are saying about Florida and why they are so high on the Gators.

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Players return to campus | This or that  Jun 10, 2020

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The Florida Gators football program is back on campus for voluntary workouts and taking the first step in getting ready for a football season this fall.

David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) take a look at the players that are showing up to campus and one who 2020 signee who isn’t in Johnnie Brown.

Also, Dave and Will reflect on the passing of Reche Caldwell and his time as a Gator. To conclude this episode, the duo have some fun with “This or That,” which consists of:

Favorite coach? Steve Spurrier or Urban Meyer?
Who do you prefer between Will Muschamp or Jim McElwain?
Favorite National Championship season? 1996, 2006, or 2008?
Biggest rival? FSU or Georgia?
Biggest heartbreak? 2001 Tennessee or 2012 Georgia?

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Lorenzo Lingard eligible | 2020 Opponent Whiparound - Part 2 May 31, 2020

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One of the biggest areas for improvement for the Gators in 2020 is the running game and that position received some great news as transfer Lorenzo Lingard has been granted immediate eligibility from the NCAA.

Join David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as they break down the running game with Lingard now on the depth chart. Also, David wraps up the 2020 opponent whiparound coverage with quick previews of Georgia, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Florida State.

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Charles Montgomery commits to UF | Football team back on campus in June  May 24, 2020

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The Gators add a versatile weapon to their commit list as four-star athlete Charles Montgomery commits to Florida over Maryland.

Join David Waters as he breaks down the commitment and type of player the Gators are getting in Montgomery. Also, on this episode, David discusses student-athletes returning to campus in June and the NCAA tabling the one-time transfer waiver.

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Stewart Reese transfers to Florida May 17, 2020

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One of the bigger questions facing the 2020 Florida Gators is how can they improve in the run game? In comes Mississippi State, grad transfer offensive lineman, Stewart Reese.

David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down Reese's transfer to Florida. The two discuss how Reese fits in the offensive line and Mullen's success in the transfer portal.

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