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.
176
2016 Ep. 17- Iowa
What does this bowl game versus Iowa mean for the Gators? We preview the Outback Bowl matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes. We also discuss all the SEC Bowl games as well as the first round of the College Football Playoff.
53 min
177
2016- Ep 16- Post SEC Championship Game
Our thoughts on how Florida can improve for the the future, including disucssion on what coaches need to be changed, and what areas we must improve on. We also reflect on this season, analyze the bama loss, and discuss the college football playoff.
68 min
178
2016 Ep. 15- SEC Championship
Can the Gators bring down the Tide? After a tough loss to FSU, can the Gators rebound against Alabama? We discuss the offensive struggles and a gritty defensive effort. We ask recruiting analyst Blake Alderman if UF is headed in the right direction,...
89 min
179
2016 Ep 14- FSU
How sweet it is, down goes LSU! Join us as we discuss the victory, the coaching tactics, both good and bad, and what the win the means to the program. Then we turn our attention to FSU, analyzing what it will take to win, and discussing what the...
91 min
180
2016 Ep. 13- LSU part 2
Can the Gators pull an upset in Death Valley? We breakdown the offensive resurgence for the Gators in their big victory over the Gamecocks, and discuss whether they can repeat it aganist LSU. Ian Scott, former Gators and Chicago Bears defensive tackle...
86 min
181
2016 Ep. 12- South Carolina
Why we lost aganist Arkansas and how to fix it for South Carolina. Quincy Wilson's Dad, Chad Wilson, discusses what it's like to be the father of a star player, and shares his thoughts on the Gators. Todd Ellis, South Carolina's winningest QB and...
98 min
182
2016 Ep. 11- Arkansas
Matt Jones, former Gator star running back and now Washington Redskin joins the show. We breakdown a big Gator victory in the Cocktail Party, and we discuss the Gators chances of winning on the road. The Voice of the Razorbacks, Chuck Barrett, tells...
86 min
183
2016 Ep. 10- Georgia
Who will triumph in this year's Cocktail Party? We discuss all the news from the bye week and grade out each position group. SBNation's writer and UF alum Richard Johnson (@RJ_Writes) gives us a view from the national media. We also hear from a UGA...
77 min
184
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...
78 min
185
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
186
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
187
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
188
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...
87 min
189
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
190
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
191
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
192
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
193
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
194
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
195
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
196
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
197
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
198
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
199
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
200
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