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Early enrollees standing out, 2022 recruiting outlook Feb 24, 2021

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Florida is now into spring football practice, which means a handful of newcomers are getting their first action for the Gators. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss which new early enrollees have already drawn praise and hit on the latest in UF football news. Then Swamp247 talks about the outlook of the 2022 recruiting class from a needs standpoint, as well as how three new assistant coaches have fared in recruiting so far.

Previewing UF spring football in 2021 Feb 15, 2021

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Florida is set to begin spring football practice this week, breaking from a traditional mid-March start in light of COVID-19. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp go through the roster and discuss the strengths and weaknesses heading into spring practice, putting an emphasis on areas the Gators need to shore up this spring to feel good heading into the 2021 campaign.

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UF's 2021 recruiting class is complete Feb 04, 2021

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Following National Signing Day, Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss Florida's 2021 recruiting class and whether the Gators' recruiting efforts are meeting expectations. They also discuss how UF has supplemented recruiting with strong use of the transfer portal, plus they break down the latest addition to the assistant coaching staff following the departure of quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson.

Breaking down UF's new staff hires Jan 25, 2021

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Florida has completed its offseason assistant coaching hires following the departure of two assistants after the 2020 campaign. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss what the new hires will bring to the table. They also discuss a handful of transfers into and out of the program and take a look at the current state of Florida basketball.

Recapping 2020 and looking ahead Jan 13, 2021

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The 2020 season ended with the Cotton Bowl loss to Oklahoma, a deflating end to an otherwise promising campaign. So where does Florida go from here? Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the trajectory of the program, decisions Dan Mullen is making this offseason with regard to staffing changes and the personnel outlook going into 2020.

Opt-outs alter UF bowl outlook Dec 29, 2020

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Following a handful of key opt-outs, including Florida's top three pass-catchers, as well as a fourth lost due to COVID-19, the Gators enter the Cotton Bowl against the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners significantly undermanned. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down what it means for the Gators, what to look for in the game and going into the offseason and more. We also discuss UF hoops' anticipated return to the court on Wednesday night.

Talking Todd Grantham, UF's future Dec 21, 2020

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No. 7 Florida held its own in the SEC Championship Game against No. 1 Alabama. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down what the showing means for the program going forward and provides a big-picture outlook as the 2020 season comes to a close. They also discuss defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and his future with the program before diving into the Cotton Bowl matchup with Oklahoma and how important a game it is for Florida.

Early Signing Period & SEC title game Dec 18, 2020

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Florida signed 22 players during the Early Signing Period, cementing much of its 2021 recruiting class. Blake Alderman breaks down the class and its strengths and weaknesses. Then Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the matchup this weekend between No. 7 Florida and No. 1 Alabama in the SEC Championship Game, as well as what the result will ultimately mean for the outlook of the program heading into the offseason.

Taking stock after a stunning loss Dec 15, 2020

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Florida was shocked on Saturday, falling 37-34 to LSU and likely losing any slim hopes at the College Football Playoff in the process. But what does the loss mean for Florida in the bigger picture? Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp attempt to answer that question. We also break down the early signing period approaching on Wednesday and what Florida fans should be looking for in the 2021 recruiting class.

Can UF sustain championship-level success? Dec 10, 2020

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With LSU visiting the Swamp this year in shambles just a year removed from winning the national title, the Swamp247 Podcast stops to take a big-picture look at the sustainability of Florida's current level of success in the program under coach Dan Mullen. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss whether Florida can keep firing on all cylinders even in a post-Kyle Trask world, then they preview the upcoming early signing period and answer questions from listeners in the 5-star Mailbag segment.

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