The Gator Nation Football Podcast
The Gator Nation Football Podcast is recorded in Gainesville, FL, where Allen Williams and James Di Virgilio, both UF grads, reside. The show features insightful analysis, commentary, and discussion of Florida Gators Football on a week to week basis with guests from the opposing team and Gator Nation. You can contact us anytime at gatornationfootballpodcast@gmail.com.
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2016 Ep. 9- Bye Week Mailbag
What did the Missouri game tell us about the Gators? Gator legend and linebacker on the 2006 Championship team, Brandon Siler, talks about the defense, the 2006 title game, concussions, and his time in the NFL. We debut the Mailbag and answer your...
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2016 Ep. 8- Mizzou
Should the SEC have postponed the UF vs LSU game and what will happen next? Dr. Carodine, UF's Assoc. AD in charge of all UF athletes, peels back the curtain on what it is like being a UF football player and student athlete. We breakdown the Missouri...
75 min
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2016 Ep. 7- LSU
Does the Vanderbilt win have us concerned? Should Del Rio or Appleby be the starter? Is there any hope for our offensive line? Can we overcome the plethora of injuries? We tell you what went wrong and right last weekend and discuss what needs to be...
91 min
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2016 Ep. 6- Vanderbilt
We tell you what caused the Gators’ painful 2nd half collapse in Knoxville. We talk about the failure of the Florida defense against the Vols with former Gators’ star Keiwan Ratliff. Also, Joe Fisher, the Voice of Commodores, tells us what to expect...
88 min
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2016 Ep. 5- Tennessee
Can the Gators beat Tennessee without Luke Del Rio? Join us as we breakdown the North Texas game, discuss Mac’s midfield tirade, and analyze Austin Appleby’s chances of leading the Gators to a win. Andy Hutchins of Alligator Army joins the program to...
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2016 Ep. 4- North Texas
Was the Kentucky game a preview of what’s to come, or a temporary high? James and Allen discuss that question, analyze the Kentucky game, and chat with long time Gator fan JT Raymond. Then, we preview the North Texas game and gain some knowledge on...
76 min
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2016 Ep. 3- Kentucky
We discuss the Gators less than stellar win over UMass. We talk offensive struggles, defensive highlights, and breakdown the offensive line play with former Gator captain and Super Bowl winning offensive tackle Max Starks. We look ahead to the...
72 min
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2016 Ep 2.5- Stewart Mandel
Stewart Mandel joins the show and gives his opinion on the Gators, Jim McElwain, and the upcoming season. We also get his thoughts on Jim Harbaugh, Tim Tebow, and others, and finish the show by picking this weekend's upcoming games.
16 min
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2016 Ep. 2- UMass
It’s finally time for football and we have a great show for you! Gator Great Shane Matthews and UMass Head Coach Mark Whipple join us as we discuss and analyze the upcoming game. We pick our breakout players, tell you who’s on the hype list, and...
62 min
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2016 Ep 1- Season Preview/James Bates
It’s football season and The Podcast is here to get you ready with our season preview! We discuss the latest Gator news, and examine the depth chart. Gator legend James Bates joins us and shares his favorite Spurrier memories, Tennessee stories, and...
76 min
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Episode 21- Media Days and Midsummer Update
The Gator Nation Football Podcast is back for a midsummer’s episode! Join us as we get you caught up on the news from the Gators and SEC Media Days. We analyze the media’s SEC preseason rankings, debate which SEC coaches are on the hot seat, and buy...
50 min
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Episode 20 - Spring Game
The Podcast is back for a special Spring Game edition! We discuss the highlights, both good and bad,
from the Orange and Blue Debut on Friday night.
We break down the Quarterback competition, and the other notable performances
from the game. We...
39 min
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Episode 19 - Signing Day Wrap-up
National Signing Day is over and we breakdown how the Gators
did. Was this a banner class or a big time bust? We talk about the impact
players from this year, and how it stacks up with the rest of the SEC east. We
welcome back Blake Alderman...
63 min
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Episode 18 - Recruiting Primer
New Episode! The Gator Nation Football Podcast is back, and we
are bringing you a full primer on our recruiting class ahead of national
signing day. We discuss our class with Senior Recruiting Analyst Blake Alderman
(@MistaAlderman), from Rivals.com,...
62 min
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Episode 17 - Season Wrap Up And Look Ahead
Episode 17 is live! Join us as we discuss the Gator’s collapse
against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl, and give out a final report card for the
offense, defense, special teams and coaches. We also answer the big question,
is Coach Mac’s success this...
54 min
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Episode 16 - Michigan
It’s Bowl Week! Join us as we dive into all the big news around the program over the last few weeks, including Will Grier’s sudden and surprising departure from the Gators. We also look at each player leaving for the NFL early and break down whether...
63 min
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Episode 15 - Post SEC
The “regular” season is in the books, and the Gators have
finished at 10-3. During the first half
of this week’s show, we take a look at the Bama game, discuss Coach Mac’s
decision making with regards to Treon and Austin Hardin, and we visit with...
60 min
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Episode 14 - Alabama
On this week’s show, we lick our wounds following a tough
loss to our biggest rival, and search for a silver lining as we head into the
SEC Championship game. Bill Carr, former Florida athletic director, tells us about
the business of football and...
73 min
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Episode 13 - FSU
Episode 13- FSU is live! This week, we discuss the disaster
that was the FAU game and chat about whether or not this is 2012 all over
again. Gator Great and National Champion Chris Leak shares his
experiences in the UF vs FSU rivalry, and his...
70 min
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Episode 12 - FAU
The Podcast welcomes some terrific guests this week as we
breakdown the win over South Carolina and look ahead to FAU. We get to speak
with former Gator basketball star Will Yeguete (@will15yeguete) about his life
in France, playing basketball, and...
67 min
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Episode 11 - South Carolina
The Gators are SEC East Champs!! Join us as we discuss the game against Vandy, including what went right and what went wrong. We talk strategy and game theory, applying it to the quarterback situation and 4th downs. Our Gator guest is Guss Scott...
69 min
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Episode 10 - Vandy
Join us we discuss a big Gator win over the hated rival Bulldogs and why the Gators struggled on offense. We chat with 2 time Super Bowl champion and Gator great Max Starks (@maxstarks78) about the surprising offensive line play this season, and what...
79 min
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Episode 9 - Georgia
Coming off the bye week we take a look back at how we got to 6-1. We evaluate the position groups and the coaching staff, and we predict the rest of the season. Cody Jones, (@CJonesScout) a Gator grad and beat writer for Scout.com, gives us the inside...
69 min
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Episode 8- Bye Week
Episode 8 is live! This week, we discuss the LSU game and Treon’s performance. We analyze what led to our first defeat, and we visit with Gator Grad Ryan Nanni, of everydayshouldbesaturday.com and of twitter fame. (@celebrityhottub) We finish the...
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Episode 7 - LSU
Episode 7 is live! The Podcast jumps right in and hits the Will Grier suspension head on. We take a long look at what this means for the team this week against powerhouse LSU and for the program moving into the future. We talk about all the...
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