Swamp247: A Florida Gators football podcast

With the NCAA lifting the recruiting dead period, recruits flooded to Florida's campus last weekend. The Gators hosted 13 unofficial visitors and dozens of other top-notch unofficial visitors, as well. Blake Alderman joins Thomas Goldkamp to discuss how the weekend went for Florida, how the energy was and how the Gators positioned themselves with three five-star prospects and a handful of other visitors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida made two recent additions, snagging Missouri cornerback Jadarrius Perkins out of the NCAA transfer portal and then landing a commitment from four-star cornerback Julian Humphrey. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the recent success for the Gators and preview the month of June as recruiting opens back up fully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swamp247 subscribers provided questions for our hosts to answer on the show, with a broad range of topics including how Emory Jones will fare as a first-year starter and whether he'll play well enough to position himself for an early jump to the NFL Draft, how recruiting is going and who could commit next, how the snaps at receiver will be split up, potential Achilles' heel on the 2021 team and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Swamp247 staff breaks down the surprises from the 2021 NFL Draft, which saw eight Florida players selected, just one shy of the school record. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss those eight draftees, then take a look at which players could play their way into NFL Draft consideration during the 2021 season. We also provide an advance preview of a busy June recruiting calendar fast approaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Swamp247 Podcast breaks down a few new additions and departures from the Florida basketball team this offseason, discusses the new hire of recruiting staffer Corey Bell and takes a look at UF's plan for recruiting when things reopen in June with the lifting of the dead period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida exited the NCAA Tournament in the Round of 32 in its third consecutive appearance in the Big Dance. Is coach Mike White the right guy for the job? Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss that and the trajectory of the UF basketball program before diving into a quick spring football recap, going over what stood out for each and what the Gators need to do to remain a winning outfit on the gridiron going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida is well into spring practice now, having hosted its first scrimmage of the spring over the weekend. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down all the latest, fielding questions from Swamp247.com subscribers to discuss who's standing out, what position groups are struggling or showing out and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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