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Swamp247: A Florida Gators football podcast

247Sports, Florida, Florida Gators, Florida Gators football, College Football

A Florida Gators podcast featuring Graham Hall, Zach Goodall and Tyler Harden.

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44:26

Is the end of the Dan Mullen era inevitable?

Swamp247: A Florida Gators football podcast ·

2021/11/14

Following a 70-52 win against Samford, in which the defense gave up a record amount of points for an SEC team playing an FCS squad, the noise around the program and Dan Mullen's job status has not abated. Many have openly questioned whether the "Gator standard" is being met, a fair question with a good deal of nuance. In today's episode of the show, we take a look at how social media has helped contribute to the rapid intensification of teams gone bad, programs gone bad and what the approach of the

35:17

Grantham, Hevesy fired as UF seeks change

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2021/11/09

Following a humbling 40-17 loss to South Carolina, Florida coach Dan Mullen made the difficult decision to fire a couple friends and long-time assistants, cutting ties with defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and offensive line coach John Hevesy. The latest episode of the Swamp247 Podcast provides more on the staff chemistry in 2021 with some insight from former long-snapper Brett DioGuardi, who suited up for Mullen's teams from 2018-2020. We discuss the potential impact of those moves, as well as a

32:01

UF implosion continues, time to pull the plug

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2021/11/07

After Florida's 40-17 loss to South Carolina on Saturday, the Swamp247 Podcast makes the case that things are too far gone to reasonably expect coach Dan Mullen to pull the program out of its current nosedive and meet the expectations of winning championships. Thomas Goldkamp takes a look at how we got here and makes the case that betting on Mullen beyond the 2021 season is, at best, an extremely dangerous bet and, at worst, an outright stupid one. To learn more about listener data and our privacy

31:21

UF shuts down media, circles wagons for USC

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2021/11/04

Dan Mullen made headlines early this week when his Monday press conference sparked frustration from many fans over his answer to a recruiting question. Following a testy exchange, Mullen opted to shut down all media availability for the rest of the week outside of his SEC-mandated teleconference appearance on Wednesday. Swamp247 Podcast hosts Blake Alderman, Brett DioGuardi and Thomas Goldkamp discuss the impact of that decision and whether it could spark players ahead of this week's game against

35:36

Making sense of UGA loss, state of the program

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2021/10/31

Florida dropped to .500 on the season on Saturday with a humbling 34-7 loss to rival Georgia. The Swamp247 Podcast welcomes a new member in former Florida long-snapper Brett DioGuardi, who spent three years in Dan Mullen's program. DioGuardi joins hosts Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp to discuss what went wrong on Saturday, where the Gators are currently at in Year 4 under Mullen and how UF must go forward from here. The show spends a good deal of time breaking down the big-picture outlook for

33:25

UF loses another top recruit, needs surprise vs. UGA

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2021/10/28

Following the recent decommitment of top-rated commitment Shemar James, Florida suffered another decommitment from a top prospect, this time losing four-star cornerback Julian Humphrey. Swamp247 recruiting guru Blake Alderman provides his outlook on the state of recruiting and how UF can potentially salvage things. Spoiler: Somehow finding a way to upset No. 1 Georgia this weekend would be a good start. Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the outlook for the team and the program heading into a

46:18

Can Florida hit the gas on 2022 recruiting?

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2021/10/21

Following the recent decommitment of top-ranked prospect Shemar James, a four-star linebacker, Florida's 2022 recruiting class ranks just 17th nationally and sixth in the SEC. Can Florida salvage the class and push for a strong close? Swamp247 recruiting guru Blake Alderman provides a complete overview of UF's 2022 recruiting class, giving his thoughts on the current commitments in the class and the spots where Florida needs to bolster the roster with more talent. Alderman takes an in-depth look at

37:35

Needed changes too little, too late for Dan Mullen?

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2021/10/17

Following a loss to a very depleted LSU team for the second straight season and now at 4-3 on the season, Florida's upward momentum within the program under coach Dan Mullen has come to a screeching halt. The Gators finally made the switch at quarterback to Anthony Richardson during the game against the Tigers, a move many had been clamoring for for weeks. It paid off. But is that move and/or other moves Dan Mullen could make to turn things back around too little, too late? With plenty of problem

33:53

Previewing must-win LSU game for Florida

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2021/10/14

Following a bounce-back homecoming win over Vanderbilt, Florida will head to Baton Rouge to take on LSU. The Gators have caught a number of breaks, with multiple stars out for the Tigers on both sides of the football and the LSU program reeling as coach Ed Orgeron begins to feel the heat. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the matchups in the game and discuss what the game means for the Gators in the big picture under Dan Mullen, particularly with the Georgia game looming on the other

43:03

Evaluating usage of Emory Jones, Anthony Richardson...

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2021/10/10

No. 20 Florida topped Vanderbilt 42-0 on homecoming, but many fans left a bit disappointed that backup quarterback Anthony Richardson didn't get a bit more playing time. This episode of the Swamp247 Podcast narrows down on what kind of team Florida is at the halfway point this season. We also do a deep dive on the usage of Richardson and starting quarterback Emory Jones to attempt to provide some insight into how Dan Mullen is handling his quarterback situation. To learn more about listener data

33:57

UF lands 4-star, starts busy recruiting month hot

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2021/10/07

Florida will have several key prospects make their commitments in the next month. The Gators got the ball rolling on Wednesday night when they landed a commitment from four-star defensive lineman Jamari Lyons. Swamp247 recruiting analyst Blake Alderman breaks down what the latest member of the 2022 recruiting class brings to the fold for Florida. He also previews some of the upcoming decisions from other key UF targets. Finally, Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp take a brief look at this week's

37:07

Can Dan Mullen salvage Year 4, avoid feeling heat?

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2021/10/03

No. 10 Florida suffered its second loss of the season on Saturday in Lexington, dropping a game to Kentucky 20-13 amidst a slew of penalties and self-inflicted mistakes. With the team's season goals all but destroyed, can Dan Mullen rally the troops to find some way to salvage the season and prevent things from spiraling out of control in Year 4? What changes does Mullen have to make to ensure that the Gators return toward championship contention going forward. Swamp247 staffers Thomas Goldkamp and

35:22

Kentucky a trap game? Not really...

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2021/09/30

The Swamp247 Podcast returns with a preview of the Florida-Kentucky game, with the Wildcats entering unbeaten at 4-0 and the Gators now into the Top 10 following a win over Tennessee. Swamp247 analyst Thomas Goldkamp breaks down what he's seen from UK on both sides of the ball, then dives into the matchups against UF in this week's game. We also take a look at the spread and the over/under and give you an idea what we expect from Saturday's trip up to Lexington. To learn more about listener data

35:07

Early-season MVPs, best surprises, key concerns & more

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2021/09/28

Florida is now a third of the way through the regular season, so Swamp247 stops to take a look at some of the early-season highlights. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss the most pleasant surprises and unexpected disappointments so far on the team. They also talk about what areas have given greater cause for optimism than previously thought and what key concerns could slow the Gators down as the season continues. They also hand out awards for early-season MVPs on both sides of the ball and

36:48

Emory Jones at best yet as UF cruises past UT

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2021/09/26

No. 11 Florida easily dispatched rival Tennessee 38-14 in the Swamp on Saturday night, with starting quarterback Emory Jones turning in his best performance yet. Swamp247's Thomas Goldkamp breaks down the areas Jones showed improvement and one area that he can still work on. Also discussed are the UF-UT rivalry in the bigger-picture sense, UF's current situation on the offensive line with the depth being tested due to injury and the consistent slow starts for the defense. All that and more breaking

35:28

Tennessee tempo could test Todd Grantham's defense

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2021/09/23

The Swamp247 Podcast returns with a preview of this weekend's matchup against Tennessee. Led by first-year head coach Josh Heupel, the Volunteers have done their best to implement a high-octane, up-tempo approach on offense. Tennessee has had varying success through the first two weeks, but they'll face a Florida team coming off an emotionally draining outing against Alabama. Thomas Goldkamp breaks down some of the key matchups in the game and provides a look at the Volunteers under their new

31:10

Breaking down UF's huge recruiting weekend

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2021/09/21

Florida hosted dozens of top recruits in the Swamp for Saturday's game against No. 1 Alabama, including a handful of five-star prospects. Swamp247 recruiting guru Blake Alderman breaks down how the visits went for several top prospects and takes a look at how the tight game and seemingly positive trajectory of the program might impact recruiting going forward. We discuss five-star receiver Evan Stewart, five-star defensive tackle Walter Nolen and a handful of other prospects who have the Gators as

36:25

Emory Jones bounces back, UF proves itself a title...

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2021/09/19

Following a narrow 31-29 loss to No. 1 Alabama, Florida appears closer than ever to finally breaking into the elite upper echelon of college football. The Swamp247 crew discusses what Saturday's result meant for the Gators, looking at some areas that stuck out in the game, including the much-improved play of starting quarterback Emory Jones. We discuss what the quarterback situation looks like going forward, as well as how Saturday's game might have impacted recruiting. To learn more about

35:59

Elite recruits to flood Swamp, plus keys to beating...

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2021/09/16

No. 11 Florida is set to host the biggest game in the Swamp in years when No. 1 Alabama and legendary college football coach Nick Saban roll into town. Swamp247 recruiting guru Blake Alderman breaks down the elite visitor list and gives you an idea what to look for from a recruiting angle on a weekend that could provide significant momentum for the 2022 class. The Swamp247 staff also breaks down the matchup between Florida and Alabama based on what we've seen in the first two weeks, with a couple

35:02

Can UF secure program-changing win vs. 'Bama?

Swamp247: A Florida Gators football podcast ·

2021/09/14

No. 11 Florida is set to host No. 1 Alabama in the Swamp on Saturday in the biggest home game in recent memory. The Swamp247 staff breaks down what this game means in the big picture of the program. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss where the program is at in Year 4 under Dan Mullen, where it needs to get and how much this week's game against the Crimson Tide could help or hurt the narrative and trajectory of the program going forward. They also discuss whether the handling of quarterback

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