Swamp247: A Florida Gators football podcast

With the Florida football team now back on campus, Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman take a look at what fans can expect from the team this fall and some of the question marks surrounding what kind of shape players have returned in. We also dive into the current state of Florida recruiting, which has hit a bit of a lull amid the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jalen Kitna, a three-star quarterback prospect, and the son of former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, verbally committed to Florida on Tuesday. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp of Swamp247 discuss how the addition impacts the Gators and the quarterback room going forward in an emergency edition of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida landed key Mississippi State graduate transfer Stewart Reese and the NCAA announced a rule that clears the way for sports to return in the fall. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss the addition and those changes, and Blake gets you up to date with all the latest in the virtual visit world when it comes to recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida landed a new commitment for its 2021 recruiting class this week. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss that prospect, what his addition means for the UF class and more. We also dive into the current state of Gators football recruiting to give some overall thoughts on how things are progressing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida had seven players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Swamp247's Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the picks and the fit for each player on his new NFL team. We also break down the undrafted free agents that have already signed with an NFL team following the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 2020 NFL Draft just one week away, Swamp247's Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp preview nearly a dozen Florida Gators draft hopefuls, providing their feedback on where they think each guy will land. We also discuss the return of Keyontae Johnson for his junior season and how that impacts the outlook on UF hoops moving forward... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the decision of five-star Florida freshman Scottie Lewis to return to school for his sophomore season, as well as how it shifts the outlook for the program going into the 2020-21 season. We also dive into football recruiting as a few key targets for the Gators have made commitments in recent weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman field questions from VIP subscribers at Swamp247, ranging on the likelihood of a normal 2020 football season in the fall, to the impacts the coronavirus shutdown might have on the recruitment of 5-star running back Zachary Evans, to where the momentum has gone for the Gators in recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With sports on hold, Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss some of their personal favorite memories from Florida football games from when they were fans, then discuss the transition into the role of reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coronavirus concerns have caused the cancellation of spring sports, and while there's still an outside shot at something resembling spring football practice, the reality has changed. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp look ahead at what things might look like, the financial implications of losing spring sports and how the Florida football program could be impacted by the effort to slow the spread of the deadly virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The outbreak of the coronavirus has already forced numerous cancellations and alterations to conference tournaments, spring football schedules and even recruiting for many college programs. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss the impacts, while taking a look at Florida basketball heading into the postseason. We also recap an important Junior Day on campus last weekend, which saw Florida land a new commitment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down how the eight former Florida players who participated at the NFL Combine fared last week and where they could fit in the NFL Draft. Alderman also provides a preview for a Junior Day recruiting event on campus that should feature at least three five-star prospects the Gators will be hosting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss the offseason strength and conditioning program Nick Savage has the Gators going through for the third time ahead of spring practice and what that could mean for the results on the field next fall. We also talk five-star running back prospect Zach Evans and the latest UF intel on him, as well as other prospects to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp tackle the question of whether Florida should be the favorite to win the SEC East in 2020, taking a look at what the Gators have coming back, question marks around the league and the all-important schedule. We also give a quick rundown on UF basketball, which has now won five of its last six games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss Florida's recent hire of UNC's Tim Brewster to replace departed tight ends coach Larry Scott, a move that could pay big dividends in recruiting. We look at what kind of impact he could have on the class and break down what the Gators are looking at in the 2021 recruiting cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices