Swamp247: A Florida Gators football podcast

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. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/CTVPtGFR1JU You can watch this episode of the podcast on Thomas Goldkamp's YouTube channel, linked above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. 6 Florida clinched the SEC East with a win over Tennessee on Saturday, securing a spot in the SEC Championship Game against Alabama. But the game against Tennessee left some familiar question marks and maybe some new ones. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down those questions, which include a suddenly struggling O-line and run game. They also dive heavily into an array of questions presented by listeners in the second half of the show on the 5-star Mailbag. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. 6 Florida got off to a sloppy start against Kentucky, but a much-maligned defense finally put together a really strong half after the break. Is that something that the Gators can carry forward? Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss the Kentucky game, answer a 5-star Mailbag question about the future of the receiver position at Florida and then dive into some key recruiting updates with the Early Signing Period approaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Swamp247 Podcast is back and takes a look at some listener questions on the 5-star Mailbag, which primarily features the defensive breakdowns. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman tackle the defense, what areas the unit can improve in and whether it's time to panic with only a few games left until the SEC Championship Game. They also talk College Football Playoff rankings and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. 6 Florida cruised through another game against Vanderbilt, knocking off the Commodores 38-17 in what coach Dan Mullen described as a "ho-hum" performance. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp stop to break down the outing, provide the latest on Kyle Trask in the Heisman Trophy race and answer several listener questions on the 5-star Mailbag segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. 6 Florida heads to Vanderbilt this weekend, looking to continue its march toward a championship. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss reasons why the Gators should be viewed as a legitimate championship team and also reasons why doubting whether the Gators are capable of winning one exist. They also break down the Vanderbilt game, which should prove a relatively simple task for Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida blasted Arkansas 63-35 as quarterback Kyle Trask cemented himself as a Heisman Trophy candidate by throwing six touchdown passes. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the Gators' win over the Razorbacks and where the program is at with four regular season games remaining. They also dive into what happens at quarterback in the future once Trask is gone as part of the 5-star Mailbag feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices