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The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkGators look to add final pieces of the staffing puzzleReports from various media outlets have two names rounding out Billy Napier's staff at Florida. One of those is expected to be made official soon. Do you like what Napier and his staff have been doing with regards to the transfer portal and recruiting?Mark McLeod, Jake Hitt, and ChompTalk.com founder Brian Foley Jr. tackle all of these topics and look at the staffing too.
2022-01-1844 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkGators land RB Etienne, Napier making changes earlyJake Hitt and Brian Fox Jr. discuss Florida football recruiting and the recent positive changes Billy Napier's made. Plus some discussion on the national championship.
2022-01-1143 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkWelcome Jack Miller, recruiting discussion, staffing, and Gasparilla BowlQUarterback Jack Miller has committed to Florida. Head coach Billy Napier and his staff delivered quite an early signing class in just two weeks of work. He also continues to add to his staff. And there is a bowl game vs UCF in Tampa! Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt tackle all of these topics!!
2021-12-2241 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkNapier, staff on the recruiting trailIt's a bumpy ride on the recruiting trail, but Florida head coach Billy Napier and his staff are on the road trying to convince those recruits to sign on to a new beginning. Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt discuss the decommits, transfer portal, and Florida staff as the early signing period is upon us.
2021-12-1441 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkGridiron Growl: Billy Napier Is HereJake Hitt plays the host role with Mark McLeod out. Gator Slant co-host Ryan Haley joins the show to discuss Billy Napier's introductory press conference, some other coaching hires nationwide and a flurry of coaching announcements coming from the Gators program.
2021-12-0840 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkNapier named head coach after Gators edge SeminolesOne of the worst kept secrets in college football has been made official as Billy Napier takes the reigns on the Gators football program. He still has some work to do at UL, but he is already putting together a staff. Who? Mark McLeod and Jake Hitt discuss some names. And despite losing their head coach, two assistants, and suffering through a difficult stretch of the disappointing 2021 season- the Gators beat arch-rival Florida State to rule supreme over the Big 3 in the Sunshine State.
2021-11-2946 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkAnd The Search for Mullen's Successor BeginsDan Mullen was fired on Sunday. The search for Mullen's successor begins. Mark McLeod asked several Gators fans and a few former players who they would like to see hired to fill the vacancy. Mark and Jake Hitt discuss ALL of those names.
2021-11-2233 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkDoes a loss to Missouri signal the collpase of the Mullen Era at Florida?Florida rallied to get the win over Samford and travels to Columbia to face 5-5 Missouri on Saturday. Mark McLeod, Brian Fox Jr., and Jake Hitt discuss Dan Mullen's job security, potential hires for Florida, and preview the Missouri game.
2021-11-1650 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkRobinson takes over the defense & Samford previewMark McLeod & Jake Hitt discuss Christian Robinson's opportunity as the new Florida defensive coordinator. Who are a few other potential defenisve coordinator/offensive line replacements? And we discuss Mullen's future with a regular season finish against Samford, Missouri, and Florida State.
2021-11-1139 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkMullen under fire as the Gators dismiss Grantham & HevesyFlorida dismissed defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and offensive line coach John Hevesy. Was it too late? Where is your trust with Dan Mullen directing the Gators program after South Carolina blistered Florida 40-17? Mark McLeod discusses it in the lastest Gridiran Growl podcast.
2021-11-0924 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalk'Dawgs win the Red (& Black) ZoneMomentum and Turnovers are killers. The World's Largest Outdoot Cocktail Party was no different. Mark McLeod and Jake Hitt bring a little post-game audio from Georgia head coach Kirby Smart for you to hear and take a look at some of our thoughts from Jacksonville.
2021-11-0138 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkNothing Better Than Florida/Georgia WeekMark McLeod, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt discuss the week-long celebration that is Florida/Georgia. What do you see happening with the Florida quarterback situation? Can Florida resolve many of their own issues? What do the Gators need to do to upset the 'Dawgs? Will Dan Mullen get outcoached by Kirby Smart?
2021-10-2554 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkLSU loss highlights issues Mullen must finally addressThere have been several issues to address with the 2021 Florida football team that head coach Dan Mullen and his staff haven't fixed. Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt discuss those and more.
2021-10-1838 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkCalling Baton RougeFlorida gets the uninspiring win over Vanderbilt. Head coach Dan Mullen has plenty to work on before the Gators trip to Baton Rouge to face the LSU Tigers. Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt discuss the high's and low's of the game and staff. Will embattled head coach Ed Orgeron have his 'Cats ready?
2021-10-1239 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkShopping for an L at Kroger FieldFlorida didn't have a pleasant experience in Lexington Saturday night as their October is off to a spooky start after the 20-13 upset loss to the Kentucky Wildcats. Jake Hitt and Brian Fox Jr. discuss the loss, what it means, questions going forward and updates to the Top 25.
2021-10-0445 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkVolunteer Barren, Kentucky PreviewEmory Jones and a stingy Gators defense helped Florida pull away from Tennessee. Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt dicsuss those keys from the game. We look at the strengths & weaknesses as we preview the Kentucky game. Mark pulled a few quotes from Dan Mullen that you will want to hear from the post-game.
2021-09-2747 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkRecapping Alabama with former UF All-American Shannon SnellFlorida had it all right in front of them, but dropped a heartbreaker to Alabama. The Gators opened a lot of eyes. Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt break it down with special guest, the Pitmaster himself, Shannon Snell.
2021-09-2054 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalk2.3 - Alabama State of MindMark McLeod and Jake Hitt discuss Florida quarterbacks Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson. How does Dan Mullen go forward? We are also joined by special guest Drew DeArmond, host of "Talkin' Ball" on ESPN Radio FM 97.7 for an Alabama preview. We finish off this extended edition of the Gridiron Growl with a few comments on other keys for the Gators.
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The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalk2.2 - FAU Recap inc. a QB ControversyGators beat FAU in season opener. Mark McLeod and Jake Hitt discuss so much, incuding the obvious two-quarterback play employed by Dan Mullen to beat the Owls. Anthony Richardson is everything we heard about during August drills. New and improved Florida defense?How about that running back room!What we saw from the big men up front.
2021-09-0638 min
The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkSeason Two: DebutCheck out the debut episode of the second season of The Gridiron Growl Podcast Host Mark McLeod is joined by Brian Fox Jr. to discuss some early thoughts on the Gators quarterbacks and secondary. What was missing this weekend (week zero)?Then, First Coast News College football analyst Brent Beaird provides some thoughts on the Gators and gives us SEC notesJust for fun....where would Oklahoma & Texas be among the pre-season SEC divisions if they were playing here in 2021?
2021-08-3047 min
The Gator SlantThe Gator Slant - IntroThe Gator Slant, a Florida Gators podcast from ChompTalk.com, debuts Monday, August 2 at 8:00 PM and will be available through Facebook Live and Twitter before being edited and released on your favorite podcast platforms by the next morning.. Brian Fox and Ryan Haley are your co-hosts as we dive into all things Florida Gators.
2021-07-2400 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 50 - Anniversary Edition - Shooting the Breeze with Clifford Taylor IV, David Waters, Zach Goodall, Shane Matthews and Josh PrayA huge celebratory edition of The Gridiron Growl Podcast is in store for you all as we do a little something different for this anniversary edition as we talk a little gator football and we shoot the breeze with these special guests: Clifford Taylor IV, David Waters, Zach Gooddall, Shane Matthews and Josh Pray all on this special 2 part anniversary edition episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast! If you would like to also buy some awesome apparel from Shane Matthews he has a website where you can get some awesome customizable gear https://swamptraditions2021-1.itemorder.com/saleThank yo...
2021-07-202h 44The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 49 - Connor Clarke recaps the recruiting month, NIL bill notes, gators in the olympics. David Soderquist also makes a huge announcement.David Soderquist and Brian Fox Jr catch up on the big recruiting month with Connor Clarke from GatorsTerritory at Rivals. Brian Fox Jr, Ryan Hayley and Jake Hitt also catch up on some interesting NIL bill nuggets that will take in affect July 1st. David Soderquist also makes a HUGE announcement regarding The Gridiron Growl Podcast on Chomptalk.com regarding our special one year anniversary show coming up in 3 weeks where we will be giving out some very huge prizes and David Soderquist tells you how you can enter the drawing to win these prizes on July 19th (there will...
2021-06-291h 14The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 48 - Too Early Preseason talk with Mark Mcleod from the Gator Blitz 96.5 FM / 1420 AMMark Mcleod from 96.5 FM / 1420 AM joins David Soderquist and Brian Fox Jr to talk a little Too Early Preseason predictions and opinions on the offense and defense, where we expect Florida to be as a whole on both sides of the football and overall record expectations going into the 2021 football season. We also discuss a big Sunday for recruiting as Florida gains 2 commitments in the football cycle and adding more speed to this class. Brain Fox, Jake Hitt and Ryan Haley also talk Gators in the Olympics and Jake breaks the rules once again on this episode. And news for...
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Zensational PodcastEpisode 16: Dave SquaredEpisode 16: Dave Squared w/Dave Waters of @GatorsBreakdown and David Soderquist of @chomptalk_DS on Social media, tailgate drummers, heavy metal music, shared urinals and oh, a little Gators talk. Camp out and lets chat.
2021-06-161h 36The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 47 - Zach Alboverdi discusses 12 team playoffs with the Chomptalk team and we discuss Super RegionalsDavid Soderquist, Brian Fox Jr and Jake Hitt join Zach Alboverdi to discuss implications of the proposed 12 team playoff that will be voted on soon. Ryan Haley from Chomptalk and the Alligator also joins us to give us his opinions and takes. Jake Hitt has a horse fly problem (blooper reel moment) before he covers super regionals with Brian Fox and Ryan Haley.
2021-06-1558 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 46 - Graham Hall talks the big recruiting week and Dan Mullen's contract extension and other sports.David Soderquist and Brian Fox Jr are joined by Ryan Haley who covers Basketball for Chomptalk and baseball for The Alligator and also Graham Hall from The Gainesville Sun talking the mass amounts of elite recruits that visited this past week and the buzz it generated all over social media and they also go deeper into the contract extension for Dan Mullen and what it means for the football program going forward. Ryan Haley and Brian Fox then cover the disappointing ends to the baseball and softball season and what it means going forward in other sports.
2021-06-081h 16The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 45 - Corey Bender Previews a huge recruiting week in Florida Gator Football.Corey Bender from Gators Territory previews a huge recruiting week in Florida Gators football with David Soderquist from Chomptalk.com as they discuss every position of need in this recruiting cycle and kids who could possibly commit this weekend or commit in the future and a ton of blue chip talent who recently announced that they will be visiting this weekend.
2021-06-011h 02The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 44 - Defensive football questions for 2021, Gators Tennis wins a natty and other sports coverage.David Soderquist and Jake Hitt quickly cover their questions for the 2021 season. Brian Fox Jr. joins us from Hoover, Alabama to cover other sports with Jake Hitt.
2021-05-251h 02The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 43 - Zach Goodall talks Emory Jones, Defense, Recruiting and Jake Hitt helps us cover other sports.On the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and Brian Fox talk about Emory Jones and all things Florida football with Zach Goodall from Sports Illustrated's AllGators website. Jake Hitt then joins the call to share his thoughts and talk the other sports on campus with Brian. If you don't know, Florida has a lot of programs in post-season action currently.
2021-05-191h 28The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 42 - Darren Heitner discusses NIL Bill, Clifford Taylor IV opinions on the NIL and The Draft, Other Sports.On the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and Brian Fox talk to Darren Heitner of Heitner Legal to discuss the NIL bill that he helped draft and promote in the state of Florida. The two are then joined by former Florida TE Clifford Taylor IV for his thoughts on the bill and other Florida football tidbits. Finally, Brian is joined by Jake Hitt to discuss the happenings in other sports around campus including softball, baseball, lacrosse, and tennis.
2021-05-111h 25The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 41 - Graham Hall gives his takes on the NFL Draft. Gators Baseball has a huge week.On the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and Brian Fox are joined by Graham Hall of the Gainesville Sun to recap the NFL Draft. The trio discuss how each drafted Gators fits in to their teams' roster. Graham also weighs in on the successful weekend of the Florida baseball team. David and Brian are then joined by Jake Hitt who gives his takes on the draft and assists Brian in rounding up the other sports on campus.
2021-05-041h 43The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 40 - Talking top 4 UF Draft Picks in the Draft with Andrew Spivey, Recapping 2 hour all access night.David Soderquist and Brian Fox are once again joined by Andrew Spivey of GatorCountry.com. The trio discuss the Florida Gators that are expected to be selected on days one and two (rounds one through three) of the NFL Draft. The Brian and David take you around the campus before discussing the All-Access Spring Special that debuted on Monday.
2021-04-281h 16The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 39 - Andrew Spivey from GatorCountry.com talks later round draft picks for UF, opinions on Dan Mullen so far, 2021 predictions, other sports.On the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt are joined by GatorCountry.com recruiting and football analyst Andrew Spivey. The four talk at length about the guys most likely to be selected on day three (rounds 4-7) of the NFL Draft before talking about the best scenarios for the headliners, Kyle Pitts, Kadarius Toney, and Kyle Trask. We also talk opinions on Dan Mullen, Recruiting and the 2021 season. Brian and Jake then take you on a quick update of the other sports on campus, including a couple of heartbreaking post-season los...
2021-04-201h 43The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 38 - Football Recruiting Update with Connor Clarke from Gators Territory (Rivals.com), Hoops, Baseball and other sports talk.On this Episode of the Gridiron Growl Podcast David Soderquist, Brian Fox and Jake Hitt join Connor Clarke from Gators Territory and Rivals.com to discuss current recruiting storylines heading into the Spring, positions of need this cycle, Nick Evers stock rising as a high school player and other positions Florida will need to hit on this recruiting cycle. We also introduce a new segment of our show called Rapid Fire where we ask our guests random questions that have nothing to do with Gator Sports. We also cover basketball, baseball, volleyball and other Gator Related Sports.
2021-04-131h 04The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 37 - Pro Day talk with Graham Hall, SEC Records, Other Sports.On the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and Brian Fox are joined by Graham Hall of The Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com. The trio discuss the results of Florida's Pro Day and preview the upcoming NFL Draft. Brian and David then dive into talk about the men's basketball program and what's going on around the Florida athletic department.
2021-04-061h 15The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 36 - Coach Hayes Football Interview and UF Spring Sports brief discussion.On the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and Brian Fox are joined by Coach Kyle Hayes from CoachHayesFootball.com to talk about all things college football and more.The trio discuss his coaching career, the star rating system, the transfer portal, bowl games and the playoff system and more in this action packed episode.Brian and David then briefly discuss the happenings around UF's spring sports.We also try and give Graham Hall from the Gainesville Sun a happy...
2021-03-301h 24The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 35 - Clifford Taylor Interview and Fire Mike White?Check out the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist, Brian Fox, Jake Hitt, and Ryan Haley interview former Gators walk-on tight end Clifford Taylor IV. Taylor shares his journey to the UF football team, his thoughts on position-mate Kyle Pitts, the guys to watch for in 2021, and much more. The guys then discuss March Madness as Florida got bounced from the NCAA Tournament by Oral Roberts (who?). The discussion becomes one of analytics and whether it would make sense to fire head coach Mike White.
2021-03-231h 38The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 34 - 2022 Recruiting Surge, Wish Lists, Spring Notes and Other Gator Sports.David Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt discuss the Gators' haul on the recruiting trail over the last week. The three then discuss their "wish lists" for the 2022 class before getting into the other sports happening on campus and sharing a few practice notes.Brian and Jake share their thoughts on Florida's NCAA Tournament matchup with Virginia Tech on Friday.
2021-03-1657 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 33 - Spring Practice notes thus far, other program news and other tidbits.David Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt discuss the rumblings surrounding Florida's spring practice and their first scrimmage. The trio discuss the quarterback play, the defense, and much more in this episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast and they also go into the other sports and news around the program.Give us a rating on Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast platform.Special shout out to Facebook, Twitter and Gators Reddit!
2021-03-091h 02The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 32 - Arik Gilbert decommits from UF, Sam McCall commits to FSU and other gator sports news.David Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt discuss the latest in the recruiting world. In case you missed it: former 5-star TE Arik Gilbert opted to decommit from Florida and 5-star DB Sam McCall (a former UF pledge) committed to rival Florida State on Sunday. The trio sound off on the job the staff has done and their perceived lack of efforts on the recruiting trail.
2021-03-021h 07The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 31 - 2021 Running Back PositionDavid Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt take a look at the Florida Gator's running back room. Florida returns key contributors Dameon Pierce, Malik Davis, and Nay'Quan Wright but also added five-star transfers Lorenzo Lingard (expect to be completely healthy) and Demarkcus Bowman. The three discuss the merits of each back and what they offer and predict what the depth chart will look like when the games begin in 2021.
2021-02-231h 25The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 30 - Quarterback Talk with Shane MatthewsDavid Soderquist and Brian Fox are joined by former Gators QB (and UF Athletic Hall of Famer) Shane Matthews. Shane shares stories about his rise up the UF depth chart, playing for Steve Spurrier, his NFL career, and why he made Gainesville his home. The three then discuss Florida quarterback play as Kyle Trask prepares for the NFL Draft and Emory Jones is set to take over under center. He also gives us a little insight on Steve Spurrier's Gridiron Grill thats coming in Spring of 2021.
2021-02-1447 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 29 - Covering the 2021 recruiting classDavid Soderquist and Brian Fox Jr cover this years 2021 recruiting class and who they think will be their standout 3 star players and some of the elite recruits in this class that could also stand out. We also talk about the Gator Standard of recruiting and give our takes on this year's recruiting class and the newest addition Florida gained last Sunday in the transfer portal 5 star Arik Gilbert.
2021-02-0753 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 28 - Recruiting talk with Corey Bender from Rivals and GatorsTerritoryCorey Bender from Rivals and GatorsTerritory joins David Soderquist and Jake Hitt to discuss recruiting before national signing day. The latest on names like Terrion Arnold, Arik Gilbert and all the transfers still sitting in the transfer portal. We also cover Corey's over all take of the state of recruiting all before national signing day on Wednesday, February 3rd.We also take some of your questions from Facebook and Twitter to ask Corey Bender as well and David also gives his take as well as far as recruiting goes for this year and the years to come.
2021-01-3143 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkBill Sikes Interview "Who is the real ___ ___ U?"Check out the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and Brian Fox welcome the five-star need, Bill Sikes, to the program. Bill takes us on a deep dive into his latest article on readandreaction.com, "Who's the Real _ _ U", which is part of his All-SEC project. The trio then talk about the breaking news of a new coach to Dan Mullen's staff in the wake of Brian Johnson moving to the NFL. Also, please check out the Go Fund Me that is set up to help young mothers in and around the First Coast. HEREhttps://www.gofund...
2021-01-291h 01The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkThe Gridiron Growl Podcast - Episode 27 - Jules Monitar Hire and MoreOn the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt discuss a number of topics Gators and SEC related. The trio open by discussing Florida's hiring of defensive back's coach Jules Montinar before moving into a conversation about the arrest of a former player at a bar in Midtown Gainesville. They then address the situation at Tennessee as the Volunteers have fired Jeremy Pruitt amid serious recruiting violations. We also get a little bit into some basketball and baseball talk and read some of your Tennessee jokes fr...
2021-01-2453 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkThe Gridiron Growl Podcast - Looking ahead to 2021 with David WatersCheck out the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and Brian Fox are joined by Gators Breakdown's David Waters. The three discuss Florida's roster for the 2021 year and the difference in styles and schemes that fans will notice. They also delve into coaching changes before discussing former Gators head coach Urban Meyer taking over the Jacksonville Jaguars.We also shoot some of your questions submitted from Facebook and Twitter to Gator Dave as well.
2021-01-171h 07The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 23 - Recruiting, Coaching and Transfer Portal talk with Conner ClarkeCheck out the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and Brian Fox are joined by GatorsTerritory's recruiting enthusiast, Conner Clarke.The three discuss all things Gators recruiting including: -The loss of defensive coaches Torrian Gray and Ron English-The addition of Wesley McGriff-Remaining targets in the 2021 cycle-Latest on Diwun Black-Latest on TE Arik Gilbert-And the 2022 classWe also take your voicemail's on this episode as well.And if you'd like to leave us a question, comment, or take on our voicemail line you can call 352-888-4687 and we will play your voicemail like we did this episode or ou...
2021-01-1041 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkDan Mullen Coaching Rumors And Heisman Ceremony Talk With Nick De La TorreDavid Soderquist and Brian Fox are joined by GatorsTerritory's Nick de la Torre to assess the rumors involving Florida head coach Dan Mullen. The trio then discuss the fourth place finish in Heisman Trophy voting for QB Kyle Trask.And if you'd like to leave us a voicemail on our voicemail line you can call 352-888-4687 with your take, question or comment. We will play them on this show and maybe we will have a guest on that can also comment or answer them as well.
2021-01-0638 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalk2020 Cotton Bowl Recap - (Oklahoma 55, Florida 20)In the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt recap a disappointing effort from the Gators in the Cotton Bowl as they fell to Oklahoma 55-20 to complete the 2020 season. The trio discuss Kyle Trask's decision to play despite missing his favorite targets and how that choice backfired. They also describe the failures of the Florida defense and the lack of accountability from the Gators' coaching staff.We also take your voicemails on this podcast and if you would like to leave us a voicemail with any of your take...
2020-12-3151 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkFlorida vs Oklahoma Cotton Bowl Preview ShowOn the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt preview Wednesday's Goodyear Cotton Bowl, which will feature the Florida Gators and the Oklahoma Sooners. Per usual, David takes you through the stats that may (or, may not) determine the outcome while Jake gives you a few players to watch when Oklahoma has the ball. In responding to a listener call, Brian draws at least one parallel between this team and the 2001 UF squad.
2020-12-291h 11The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 22 - 2020 Regular Season Review with Will MilesOn the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast David Soderquist, Michael Pfeffer, and Brian Fox are joined by special guest Will Miles of ReadandReaction.com and Gators Breakdown.The four of them breakdown the season and share their thoughts on who overachieved and who underachieved in 2020 and what their favorite moments of the season were as we might just see Kyle Trask for the last time in a Florida Gators uniform.Also, if you would like to get your voice heard on The Gridiron Growl Podcast you can...
2020-12-2751 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 21 - SEC Championship Recap (Alabama 52, Florida 46)On the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl. David Soderquist, Michael Pfeffer, and Brian Fox recap a thrilling SEC Championship Game featuring the Florida Gators and Alabama Crimson Tide. The trio also delve into the Heisman Trophy candidacy of QB Kyle Trask before sharing their appreciation for the efforts of generational players Trask, Kyle Pitts, and Kadarius Toney.We also play a voicemail line message some folks may not want to hear but as we do promise to all of the fans we will play just about any voicemail y...
2020-12-201h 16The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkFloridavs Alabama Preview ShowCheck out the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt preview the SEC Championship Game. David delves into the statistics and offers his thoughts on why Florida can win the game while Brian and Jake let him know he's being unrealistic. Share your prediction in the comments or on social media. Also, feel free to call our voicemail line and leave a message during or after the game with your thoughts on Florida's performance: 352-888-4687.
2020-12-181h 09The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEarly Signing Day Recap With Connor ClarkeIn the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David Soderquist and Brian Fox are joined by Conner Clarke from Rivals Gator Territory site to discuss Florida's haul on National Signing Day.The Gators signed 21 of their commitments on the way to a national ranking of No. 8, according to 247Sports.com and No. 7 on Rivals.com.
2020-12-1731 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 20 - LSU 37, Florida 34On this episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast David Soderquist, Michael Pfeffer, and Brian Fox recap Florida's 37-34 loss to the LSU Tigers. The trio take a drive-by-drive look at what went right and what went wrong for Florida and how a cleat made a difference in this game.Finally, they discuss Kyle Trask's standing in the Heisman Trophy race.Have your voice heard by calling 352-888-4687 and leaving a message with your thoughts on all things Florida football.
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The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkFlorida vs LSU Preview ShowDavid Soderquist, Brian Fox Jr and Jake Hitt Preview the matchup in Gainesville between the Florida Gators and LSU Tigers as they discuss key statistics Florida can take advantage of in this game, senior night and TJ Finley's career so far as a quarterback and a few key players Florida might want to keep an eye on.And if you would like to give us your predictions for our preview show, hot takes, comments, jokes or anything that is on your mind you can call our voicemail line at 352-888-4687 and we will...
2020-12-1139 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 19 - Florida 31, Tennessee 19David Soderquist and Jake Hitt discuss Florida's victory over Tennessee was dominant minus what the scoreboard actually tells you. Some key plays that helped and hurt Florida at the same time, 2 receivers with 2 bills (100 yards) in this game and another 400+ passing yard day for your man Kyle Trask. But not all was good statistically as the rushing game was just not there for Florida this game. They will also cover some other games around the SEC and the NCAA as Florida suits up next week to take on the LSU Tigers.If you would like...
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The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkFlorida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers Preview ShowDavid Soderquist, Brian Fox Jr, and Jake Hitt preview the contest between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers this week in Knoxville, TN. Tennessee with players out due to contact tracing and Covid-19 regulations and one important player out for Tennessee missing due to disciplinary issues. We also go over some notable statistics in this game that Florida can really take advantage of.Also, if you would like to leave your opinions, predictions, hot takes, college football jokes or questions you can leave a voicemail on our voicemail line by calling 352-8...
2020-12-0341 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 18 - Florida 34, Kentucky 10David Soderquist and Brian Fox Jr recap another victory in the swamp as the Florida Gators defeat the Kentucky Wildcats 34 - 10. They also recap the games all around the SEC and recap some notable ones as well outside of the SEC. We also take more of your voicemails on this episode of the Gridiron Growl Podcast and if you would like to leave a message on our voicemail line and be on the next podcast you can call 352-888-4687 with any questions, concerns, hot takes or anything that is on your mind.
2020-11-291h 01The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkFlorida vs Kentucky PreviewDavid Soderquist, Brian Fox Jr and Jake Hitt from the chomp talk team discuss their predictions and opinions ahead of Saturday's game in the swamp against the Kentucky Wildcats. We also cover some controversial comments left by Mike Griffith on the Paul Finebaum show this week and we also take some voicemail messages left on our voicemail line and answer them and if you would like to leave a voicemail yourself on our voicemail line with a comment, hot take or anything that is on your mind about this team, you can call 352-888-4687 and we will get t...
2020-11-2750 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 17 - Florida 38, Vanderbilt 17David Soderquist and Jake Hitt recap the matchup between Florida and Vanderbilt, a victory that was not so much the blowout we thought it would be. They also discuss some of the key plays in this game, good and bad. They also talk about things that Florida can improve on as the season moves forward. The duo also talk about other games around the country and their effect on the Gators' ranking. Also, if you would like to leave a hot take, comment, question, or even a rant on our new voicemail line call 352-888-4687 and we wi...
2020-11-221h 00The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkFlorida vs Vanderbilt Preview ShowCheck out the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt preview Florida's matchup with the Vanderbilt Commodores. Much of the episode sees David trying to give Vanderbilt credit while Brian and Jake joke about how bad a team they've been since nearly upsetting Texas A&M to open the season.
2020-11-2037 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 16 - Florida 63, Arkansas 35David Soderquist and Michael Pfeffer recap Florida's impressive win over the Arkansas Razorbacks 63 - 35 in another blowout victory and record setting day for Kyle Trask and the offense. We were also able to catch up in the wild world of recruiting with recruiting expert from Rivals.com and Gators Territory Connor Clarke.Give us a listen and tell us what you think and if you would like to leave a comment on our voicemail line you can call 352-888-4687 and we will put it on next week's podcast!
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The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkFlorida vs Arkansas Preview ShowDavid Soderquist, Brian Fox Jr and Jake Hitt from Chomptalk.com preview the upcoming match up between Florida and Arkansas as it is Feleipe Franks steps foot back into the swamp on the other side of the football minus head coach Sam Pittman.Give us a listen and tell us what you think.
2020-11-1340 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 15 - Florida 44, Georgia 28David Soderquist and Michael Pfeffer are reunited once again on this episode of the Gridiron Growl Podcast as Florida destroys Georgia in Jacksonville. David and Michael go over some of the spectacular plays and some of the not so spectacular injuries that happened during this game as Dan Mullen finally gets the monkey off of his back in Jacksonville in blowout fashion over the Georgia Bulldogs 44-28.Give us a listen tell us what you think and if you would like to leave your opinions, questions or hot takes on our voicemail line feel free to do so by ca...
2020-11-0845 min
The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkFlorida - Georgia PreviewOn a special edition of The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David Soderquist, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt preview the showdown between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs. The trio discuss their expectations and predictions and even play a game of "Buy or Sell" as it pertains to the game. Florida and Georgia kickoff at 3:30 PM from Jacksonville, FL on Saturday.
2020-11-0745 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 14 - Florida 41, Missouri 17David Soderquist and Brian Fox Jr recap Florida's impressive and dominating win over the Missouri Tigers 41 - 17 as both sides of the football looked very impressive in this game. They also cover other games around the SEC and discuss their early predictions next week for the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Also, on this segment of the Gainesville Beat we will be joined by Chris Clark Chairman of The Board of Directors at the Gainesville Chainhawk Disc off Club another great attraction and interesting sporting event that won't cost you much to play either in the city of Gainesville whi...
2020-11-011h 03The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 13 - Mizzou Preview and Less Than JakeDavid Soderquist and Brian Fox Jr recap this week's slate of games, the current covid-19 situation at Florida as they prepare for next week's game against Missouri and a little bit of recruiting news. Also, we introduce a new segment to our show called "The Gainesville Beat" with special guest Buddy Schaub from the very popular Gainesville band "Less Than Jake." We also introduce a new way for the listeners to be interactive with us at Chomptalk so give us a listen and tell us what you think.
2020-10-251h 07The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 12 - Bill Sikes and MoreNo UF Football? No problem.... David Soderquist and Brian Fox Jr. break down this week in college football and how some key games helped Florida this week in the rankings and with their strength of schedule. We will also dig in a little bit about the current state of the Florida Program with the COVID-19 virus news hitting the campus earlier last week and where we go from here. We also had on a huge surprise guest this week who has been absent in the podcasting world for a while and he is none other than the "5 star nerd" himself Bi...
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The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkGators' Covid-19 Outbreak UpdateGraham Hall from the Gainesville Sun joins David Soderquist from The Gridiron Growl Podcast to give us a quick update on the Covid-19 situation around the campus of the University of Florida.
2020-10-1514 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 11 - Texas A&M 41, Florida 38In the newest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David Soderquist and Brian Fox, Jr. discuss what went wrong for the Gators in College Station. The pair talk about the deficiencies of the defense and share statistics – both offensive and defensive – from 2020 thus far.While it’s easy to be completely negative about the team’s performance against Texas A&M, the co-hosts also highlight a few players that have stood out (other than Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts).
2020-10-1151 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 10 - Florida 38, South Carolina 24In the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David, Michael, and Brian recap the Gators’ 38-24 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks.The trio then discuss the stunning news of the week as former 5-star RB Demarkcus Bowman announced his transfer to the University of Florida.
2020-10-0448 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 9 - Florida 51, Ole Miss 35We have football folks!And the Gators have an offense!With David unavailable, ChompTalk founder Brian Fox joins Michael Pfeffer to talk about the good, bad, and ugly from Florida’s 51-35 season opening victory over Ole Miss.During the editing process, David was able to add his thoughts as well.What were your good, bad, and ugly from the Gators’ game on Saturday?
2020-09-2747 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 8 - 2020 Preview and PredictionsCheck out this very special roundtable edition of The Gridiron Growl Podcast this week as David Soderquist and Michael Pfeffer are joined by the outstanding and knowledgeable staff members and writers from ChompTalk.com to provide their predictions and expectations for th 2020 Florida Gators season.Joining us for this roundtable is the founder of ChompTalk, Brian Fox, Payton Titus, of ChompTalk’s Bits and Pieces Podcast, and the newest member of the ChompTalk team, Angel Wells.Lets us know what you expect to see from the Gators on the gridiron this season. Also, let us kn...
2020-09-201h 13The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 7 - Mark McLeod, Jacquie FranciulliOn this special two-hour, overtime edition of The Gridiron Growl Podcast we have two very popular guests among the Florida Gator community.First off, Mark Mcleod, host of The Gator Blitz on 96.5 FM in St. Augustine, discusses the positions to watch heading into 2020, recruiting and development, and the new stand-alone facility Florida will debut in December 2021.Also joining David and Michael is WCJB-20 journalist Jacquie Franciulli to discuss scrimmage and press conference notes from this week, the offensive and defensive line, the running back room, and some very interesting Covid-19 rules and regulations in Alachua...
2020-09-132h 10The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 6 - Brendan Farrell, Zach AbolverdiOn the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David and Michael are joined by Brendan Farrell from The Alligator to discuss some of the Florida Gators football team’s strengths and weaknesses, what the team needs to improve from last year, and where we could possibly see the team going in 2020 through the SEC-only schedule. David and Michael are also be joined by a familiar voice around the UF campus as Zach Abolverdi, senior writer at Gators Territory, discusses a few recruiting notes, team solidarity, leaders in the locker room, scrimmage and press conference notes, and wha...
2020-09-061h 09The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 5 - Dave Waters, Mike ManascoThis week on The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David and Michael are joined by David Waters of Gators Breakdown and News4Jax.com to discuss scrimmages, practices, and Dan Mullen's press conferences as Florida gears up for the 2020 season.Also joining the program is Mike Manasco, head coach of the Miami Palmetto Panthers. Manasco discusses a day in the life of a high school head football coach at a power football program, the recruiting process, getting high school athletes prepared for college, and football in Dade county as a whole.Give it a listen and let u...
2020-08-301h 13The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 4 - Ben Murphy, Will MilesOn this week's Episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast from Chomptalk, David and Michael are joined by First Coast News' sports anchor, Ben Murphy and Read and Reaction's, Will Miles. Ben Murphy, a UF alumnus, goes in depth on the cancellations of the Big Ten and the PAC-12 fall athletic seasons and also discusses the quarterback situations across the SEC. Ben also talks about how the extra year of eligibility affects the University of Florida and how Dan Mullen can take advantage of the situation. Also, joining David and Michael is none other than Will Miles, wr...
2020-08-231h 36The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 3 - Joseph Hastings, Lee DavisIn the third installment of The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David and Michael are joined by Joseph Hastings of Gators Territory to recap a wild week of recruiting for the Florida Gators and discuss what to expect in the upcoming weeks.The University of Florida's Director of Recruiting Operations, Lee Davis also joined the guys to discuss her role in the program, building relationships with athletes and families, the new facilities, and the budget.Give it a listen and feel free to comment and let us know what you think.
2020-08-1658 minThe Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 2 - Nick de la Torre, Joseph HastingsOn this week's episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast, David and Michael are joined by Nick de la Torre of GatorCountry.com to discuss the conference only schedule for the 2020 season, rumors about an eight team playoff, college athletes opting out early for the season due to Covid-19, and waiver statuses for players such as Justin Shorter.Joseph Hastings, Recruiting Reporter at Gators Territory and Ohio State (Rivals), also joins the conversation to discuss the current state of recruiting at the University of Florida, Corey Collier, Jr. (set to announce August 10th), as well as how recruiting...
2020-08-091h 00The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 1 - Graham Hall, Josh Pray, Mike AlosaCheck out the debut episode of the Gridiron Growl Podcast starring David Soderquist and Michael Pfeffer from Chomptalk.com. This week's guests include: Graham Hall from The Gainesville Sun, who discusses recruiting in 2020 and the upcoming football season; Josh Pray, social media influencer, comedian, and die hard Florida Gators fan; and Mike Alosa, bassist from the band Felicity and University of Florida Alumnus. Mike shares his fondest memories and experiences as he attended UF from 2005 to 2009, the glory years.
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Gators BreakdownExpectations for Florida in 2019; NFL Draft reviewOn the heels of spring practice, and an unexpected 10-win season, expectations for Florida are rising in year two under Dan Mullen. Are those high expectation fair?David Waters is joined by Brian Fox and Michael Pfeffer from ChompTalk.com to decipher realistic expectations for the 2019 Gators. Also, the trio take a look back at Gators in the 2019 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-04-3046 minGators BreakdownExpectations for Florida in 2019; NFL Draft reviewOn the heels of spring practice, and an unexpected 10-win season, expectations for Florida are rising in year two under Dan Mullen. Are those high expectation fair?David Waters is joined by Brian Fox and Michael Pfeffer from ChompTalk.com to decipher realistic expectations for the 2019 Gators. Also, the trio take a look back at Gators in the 2019 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-04-3046 min