Florida Focus: A College Football Podcast: Recent Episodes
Florida Focus: A College Football Podcast
We are a lifetime FSU Seminole fan (Brandon) and lifetime Florida Gator fan (Chris) putting aside our differences as rivals to bring you the fantastic world of College Football throughout the Sunshine State.
Brandon is thrilled to talk about the 24-15 win, but Chris and Jarad look to the offseason after FSU finishes perfect on the regular season. UCF gets to 6-6 and gets another coach fired.
Brooke joins Jarad and Brandon to discuss UCF in depth. UF falls, FSU beats a rival, and UCF dominates at home. What happens in week 12?
We all agree that UCF played their best game of the year, but come up just short. FSU trails Duke for 3 quarters, but wins at home against a ranked Blue Devil squad. Miami beats Clemson in 2OT. Bold predictions for FSU and UCF - do both win out?
The #Gators get a road win under Napier, Mertz helps. FSU isn't perfect, but handles 'Cuse at home. #Canes fall again. Looking ahead - how will FSU do at home against a good Duke team? Does #UCF play well against the Sooners?
Chris, Jarad, and Brandon show how the Gators did well at home and spring into an unknown at South Carolina. FSU wins comfortably and is favored to do so again at Cuse. Miami loses a game where they had a lead with 35 seconds left and should have just taken a knee!
Kentucky beat UF for the 3rd straight time, and the Gators can't sustain success. UCF loses after leading by 25 in the 3rd quarter. We look ahead to FSU playing VA tech, and UF returning home to face Vandy.
UF beats Charlotte but doesn't impress. FSU finally beats Clemson for the first time since 2014, and is already in the driver's seat to go to the ACC Championship game.
UF beats Tennessee at home, putting them away early. FSU only wins by two by does get their first conference win.
Not much to learn from the Gators or 'Notes the week, but Miami made a statement. UCF wins at Boise in dramatic style.
Chris, Jarad, and Brandon look at the Gator loss at Utah, and how to rebound. The 'Noles win impressively in Orlando against LSU. The preview for Week 2 and how each school should win, but Miami and UCF may not.
How do Chris and Jarad feel UF does at Utah? Will Brandon pick FSU or LSU in Orlando? UCF and Miami should win. #UF #UCF #FSU
Chris, Jarad, and Brandon lay out their predictions for 2023. One of the FSU games in October will surprise you. #UF #FSU #UCF
Chris, Jarad, and Brandon look back on last season, and give a details preview of how the Hurricanes and Knights will look in 2023.
Chris, Jarad, and Brandon discuss what the ACC, SEC, and BigXII will look in the coming season. FSU won't be long for the ACC, and the SEC gets a shakeup with OU and Texas. Colorado comes back to the BIGXII.
Chris, Jarad, and Brandon look back on last season, and give a details preview of how the Gators and Seminoles will look in 2023.
Chris, Brandon, and Jarad return soon to go through the 2022 season, and preview 2023. So many questions will be answered soon. Stay subscribed.
Thanks for your support over the years. Chris and I have decided on a 2022 season hiatus from the show. Kindly enjoy our archives of evergreen shows, and reach out to us on all of our platforms.
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We were all surprised the Gators came to play, and won! The Knights get a goal-line stand to hang on against USF. Miami goes bowling
Chris gets his sport wrong and puts a realistic spin on the Gators. Brandon gives a live look into the BC game, and what he thinks happens in the Swamp Saturday.
Chris and Brandon give their takes on UF in a high scoring win over Samford, FSU pulling out a thrilling and gutsy win at home versus Miami. Who will finish their season in a bowl game?
Gators fall big to UGA, and FSU hangs tight but loses to Clemson. What will this mean for November?
The Gators rest before their matchup against #1 UGA. FSU handles business and looks ahead to Clemson.
Gators fall again, this time on the road to the LSU Tigers who announced their head coach is out. Plus FSU is a 5 TD favorite?!
UF shuts out Vanderbilt and FSU pulls the upset at UNC. What does the bye week/trip to Baton Rouge hold?
Chris isn't all that surprised the Gators lost, but they must recover quickly. FSU gets in the win column finally.
UF wins against USF, but FSU steals the headlines with a terrible loss to Jax State. Where do the Noles go from here?
Chris and Brandon run through the first week's results. Both teams had 2 QBs that performed well, and setup for an interesting roster mixup.
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Chris and Brandon give insight to the matchups to start the 2021 CFB Season. Who do you think wins?
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Chris and Brandon work through their thoughts on every single matchup this regular season. Man what a ride it will be.
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Let's discuss COVID's impact on the upcoming 2021 College Football season, Name/Image/Likeness, Conference Realignment, and Spring/Fall updates.
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The 2021 season is almost here, so Chris and Brandon test each other (again) with questions about their own schools. How well did you do?
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Thank you Phil Steele for coming on to preview 2021 for the Gators, Seminoles, Canes, Panthers, Bulls, Knights, and Owls. Be sure to visit www.philsteele.com to get your 356 page College Football Preview magazine to reference all season long.
Chris and Brandon's reaction to the death of coach Bobby Bowden, the man who built Faith, Family, and Football.
Chris and Brandon bust out the Red Carpet and Bowties! Listen as we give out the following in Florida:
Offensive POY
Defensive POY
Special Team POY
Game of the Year
Fresh Face Award
Everything you need to know from ESD for the #Gators, #Canes, #UCF Knights, #FSU Seminoles, #FIU Panthers, #FAU Owls, and #USF Bulls.
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The Gators impress in Atlanta. UCF/BYU square off, as well as Miami/OK State, FAU/Memphis, and UF/OU.
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The Gators lose a weird game in the Swamp and FSU clicks on all cylinders. The Canes defense is historically bad. UCF will play BYU in the Boca Bowl.
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Chris and Brandon discuss how UF clinched the SEC east, and how FSU prepares for Duke. UF has a failing LSU team coming to the Swamp. UCF accepts the Boca Raton Bowl.
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No Seminole game for the 2nd straight week, but the season will continue after all. The Gators handle business, but how is it viewed in the lens of the Alabama matchup? Chris and Brandon discuss.
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Chris and Brandon discuss the Gator's victory over Vandy, and how it SEEMS worse than it really is. FSU/Clemson is canceled last minute and Dabo is upset. UCF almost upsets Cincy.
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Should FSU fans be worried? Is UF on the way to challenge Alabama? Chris and Brandon discuss. Plus UCF has their biggest test of the season in Cincy.
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Brandon makes an obscure Renaissance parallel between FSU and Michaelangelo. Chris breaks down how UGA could not defend the Wheel Route and let UF win. A whip around the state of Florida is also due.
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Chris and Brandon recap the Gator home victory, and discuss Mullen's temper :) FSU prepares for a struggling Pitt team, while UF has to face a playoff contender in UGA.
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Chris and Brandon analyze the (few) positives and the (many) opportunities the Noles have midway through the 2020 season. The Knights get right, and the Canes win. No other positive news in the state :/
While the Gators take a COVID19 break, the Seminoles defeat UNC in huge fashion. UCF falls to Memphis on the road, and USF had us all believing they would pull out a victory. Miami gets back on track.
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The Gators suffer an upset loss on the road, FSU plays well but falls to ND. The Bulls, Panthers, and Canes fall too.
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The Gators win at home, get to 2-0. Seminoles end a 4 game losing streak and create momentum. Knights end a 22-game win streak at home to Tulsa. How will the top 10 matchup for Miami go this weekend?
Brandon talks with Eric Adelson about the National Diaper Bank Network and their efforts in the Orlando area. Eric shares insights into College Football he learned while reporting for Yahoo and ESPN: a meaning lesson, the state of financial need amongst students, how well the Gators/Knights will do in 2020, and a story about Lamarcus Joyner.
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Chris and Brandon discuss the huge Gator opening win, and what FSU has to do moving forward.
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Chris and Brandon get Week 3 started by recapping last week, and preparing for big matchups. How will the Gators do at Oxford? Or the Noles in Miami?
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Brandon welcomes in a guest to discuss Week 1 of the 2020 season. Tyler offers a Gator prospective to FSU's loss, and wins by USF and Miami.
The Seminoles start off under Mike Norvell against Ga Tech, how do Chris and Brandon see it going? Miami and USF also get their campaigns under way.
Let’s debrief on this unique summer for the Seminoles and the Gators.
1:08 Dan Mullen Zoom meeting/COVID19 thoughts
12:37 Claimed National Championships
14:20 Batman/Bane reference
15:09 Transfer news
18:36 Marvin Wilson and Mike Norvell interaction
22:45 Tim Tebow/Reggie Bush headlines
26:06 Florida college athletes can make $$ off of likeness in 2021
30:25 Greg Carr sighting
Chris came Super strong with Brandon’s quiz, and Chris nearly aced Brandon’s quiz. How did you do?
Chris’ Quiz about FSU Football 3:16
Brandon’s Quiz about UF Football 33:55
Chris and Brandon bring in a fun/different topic - who are the Top 5 Teams We Root For Besides Our Favorite? We learned a lot about each other for sure.
3:32 Number 5
6:18 Number 4
10:21 Number 3
15:20 Number 2
22:25 Number 1
29:58 Recap/Honorable Mentions
Who do Chris and Brandon pick as their favorite Special Teams Kick-off and Punt return specialist?
1:10 Number 5
6:23 Number 4
11:45 Number 3
17:07 Number 2
22:07 Number 1
27:17 Honorable Mentions and Recaps
30:41 Devin Hester (duh) has to be mentioned here; Mike Hughes
32:26 Why we picked this topics/COVID-19 Thoughts
0:49 Florida NSD Recap
16:49 Florida State NSD Recap
30:09 Miami NSD Recap
41:08 UCF NSD Recap
46:24 USF NSD Recap
50:51 FAU NSD Recap
55:40 FIU NSD Recap
We forgot our Tuxedo T-shirts again :( Here are our choices for the superlatives in the state of Florida for the 2019 season.
1:59 Offensive Player of the Year
5:55 Defensive Player of the Year
9:54 Special Team Player of the Year
15:07 Game of the Year
19:41 Player Name of the Year
What a roller coaster for the Noles, but the Gators maintained a winning precedent. Some teams exceeded expectations, others fell very short.
1:12 Florida Gators go 11-2 and win the Orange Bowl
26:02 FSU Seminoles go 6-7 and lose a bowl/Head Coach
43.17 Miami goes 6-7
47:12 UCF goes 10-3
53:32 FAU goes 11-3
58:33 USF goes 4-8
60:45 FIU goes 6-7
Chris and Brandon preview all 6 bowls involving teams in Florida.
1:41 SMU/FAU in Boca Raton Bowl
10:28 FIU/ARK STATE in Camellia Bowl
14:12 UCF/MARSHALL in Gasparilla Bowl
19:48 MIAMI/LA TECH in Independence Bowl
24:49 UF/UVA in Orange Bowl
33:23 FSU/ASU in Sun Bowl
41:02 Newest Patreon ‘Psycho T’
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Episode #74 - FAU wins C-USA and Bowl Matchups are announced
Chris and his team can enjoy another NY6 Bowl, and Brandon is just glad to have a December game (even if the name stinks).
0:39 UF/UVA - ORANGE BOWL
6:31 FSU/ASU - SUN BOWL
12:21 MIAMI/LA TECH - INDEPENDENCE BOWL
15:05 UCF/MARSHALL - GASPARILLA BOWL
17:47 FAU/SMU BOCA RATON BOWL
20:21 FIU/ARK ST - CAMELLIA BOWL
22:55 More Coaching Thoughts (Norvell, Kiffin, Jeff Scott)
34:11 FAU over UAB for the C-USA title
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Mike Norvell will be announced as the FSU head coach tomorrow 12/8/19. Lane Kiffin is the new Head Coach for Ole Miss, and Willie Taggart is in talks with USF to come back.
Episode #72 - Rivalry Week is Over and UF, UCF are victorious
Chris is HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY as the Gators win 40-17. UCF wins and gets USF’s Charlie Strong fired. FAU is heading to the CUSA title game. FIU and Miami both lose LOL.
0:43 UF/FSU
23:34 Miami/Duke
28:44 UCF/USF
37:38 FAU/So Miss and CUSA Title Preview
44:55 FIU/Marshall
48:31 FSU Coaching Search
50:20 Transfer Portal Update
Episode #71 - Sunshine Showdown - The Gloves are OFF!
Chris and Brandon square off on their teams? Who can and will win the Gators and Seminoles matchup?! Here is the preview you all want.
Brandon welcomes in Brooke to discuss the UCF, FIU, and FAU victories. USF and Miami continue to underwhelm.
0:45 Miami/FIU
7:19 UCF/Tulane
21:09 USF/Memphis
28:36 FAU/UTSA
31:06 Week 13 Preview
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Chris and Brandon recap a short week while the Gators win and the Seminoles are Bowl-dell Bound. Bulls choke away a huge win, FSU Coaching Search thoughts, and multiple Top Gun references.
0:40 UF/Mizzou
19:20 FSU/Alabama St
29:02 USF/Cincy
35:13 Week 13 Previews
47:55 FSU Coaching Search
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The Gators dominate the Commodores and FSU gets a major (moral) victory to get their 5th win of the season. UCF gets upset?!
UF/Vandy 0:49
FSU/BC 14:39
Miami/Louisville 30:51
UCF/Tulsa 34:14
FIU/FAU 41:02
USF/Temple 45:27
Week 12 Previews 49:07
Episode #67 - Gators lose a game and FSU loses a coach
Chris and Brandon break down the firing of Willie Taggart and the rest of the state’s teams for the November Bowl Push.
1:11 UF/UGA
15:20 UCF/Houston
18:15 FAU/WKU
19:53 FIU/ODU
21:13 FSU moves on from Taggart and the Head Coach search begins
50:41 Week 11 Previews
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Chris and Brandon weigh in on FSU’s comfortable Syracuse win, and some big surprises around the state for teams we thought we knew :/
FSU/Syracuse 1:04
Miami/Pitt 15:15
UCF/Temple 22:14
FAU/ODU 25:25
USF/ECU 27:20
FIU/MTSU 29:57
Week 10 Previews
Episode #64 - A Myriad of Positives and Opportunities for UF and FSU, etc
Where do Chris and Brandon fall after a Gator win and Seminole loss? Where do the rest of the teams in Florida go from here?
0:49 UF/SoCar
16:01 FSU/WF
35:16 Miami/GT
38:47 UCF/ECU
40:20 FAU/Marshall
43:50 Week 9 Preview
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While the Gators and Noles fall, the rest of Florida succeeds. This won’t affect their seasons going forward, right?!
1:06 UF/LSU
10:41 FSU/Clemson
18:34 Miami/UVA
23:44 USF/BYU
26:03 FAU/MTSU
29:06 FIU/Charlotte
30:57 Week 8 Previews
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Chris said the word ‘turnover’ 17.5 times - wonder what concerns he has for the Gators?! Also UCF loses their NY6 Bowl bid and both the Gators and Noles prepare for Death Valley.
0:45 UF/Auburn
18:22 FSU Bye
18:52 Miami/VT
27:13 UCF/Cincy
34:01 FAU Bye
34:05 FIU/UMass
36:22 USF/UConn
39:09 Week 7 Preview
61:01 MID-SEASON GRADES
Brandon is joined by Lynn to recap wins for the Noles, Gators, Owls, and Knights. How much longer does Charlie Strong have at USF now?
1:01 UF/Towson
7:56 FSU/NC State
31:44 Miami BYE
35:57 FIU BYE
36:23 UCF/UConn
44:31 USF/SMU
50:13 FAU/CHARLOTTE
53:03 Week 6 Preview
Chris and Brandon can rest easy for the moment knowing their teams win. UCF falls in a tight contest but have HUGE hope for the 2019 season. How did the rest of the state of Florida do?
1:13 UF/Tenn Recap
20:16 Cake Time
21:01 FSU/L’Ville Recap
37:29 Miami/CMU Recap
42:28 UCF/Pitt Recap
51:24 Trivia Time #1
53:17 FAU/Wagner Recap
54:10 FIU/La Tech Recap
57:10 Week 5 Previews
63:13 Trivia Time #2
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Chris and Brandon welcome in Steve Megargee (@stevemegargee) to discuss the Tennessee Volunteers and how their matchup again the Florida Gators will shape their 2019 season. Who are their rivals, what will define a good season, and what can Pruitt build upon? Listen for these great insights and more.
Chris is shocked and Brandon Says RELAX. Listen as they break down each team’s next move and what their take is on UCF and the like :)
0:40 UF/UK
16:39 FSU/UVA
31:59 Miami/BCU
33:37 UCF/Stanford
38:38 FAU/Ball State
40:22 USF/SC State
41:29 FIU/NH
44:08 Week 4 Previews
Chris and Brandon bring in their takes on FAU’s stadium, a narrow Seminole win, and address how only the Gators and Knights are ‘bringing it’ so far this year.
1:29 UF/UTM
10:56 FSU/ULM
23:48 Miami/UNC
27:15 UCF/FAU
35:21 FIU/WKY
37:26 USF/GT
Week 2 Previews
41:27 UF/UK
46:08 FSU/UVA
48:32 UCF/STANFORD
51:18 MIAMI/BCU
51:53 FAU/BALL STATE
53:29 USF/SC STATE
54:24 FIU/NH
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Chris and (mostly) Brandon look at the Seminoles and how they are better than last year, but did blow an 18 point lead twice. How did the rest of Florida do?
1:29 FSU / Boise St Recap
18:00 FIU / Tulane
20:01 UCF / FAMU
22:40 FAU / Ohio State
25:29 USF / Wisconsin
28:25 Week 2 Look Ahead
39:48 Season-Long Contest begins
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Chris and Brandon give a Week 0 review and ponder the many ways Florida will need to adjust over the coming weeks. Miami is probably who we thought they were, but time will tell. We will also give our last minute Week 1 previews.
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What is in store for the Canes, Knights, Bulls, Panthers, Owls in 2019? Chris and Brandon make a bold prediction for the state in this season, do you agree?
1:12 Canes Preview
9:21 UCF Preview
14:51 FIU Preview
17:46 USF Preview
24:05 FAU Preview
It is time for the MEGA episode preview of 2019. Chris and Brandon cover the second half of each game the Noles and Gators have this season. Part II
Week 8 1:21
Week 9 8:21
Week 10 12:22
Week 11 20:11
Week 12 27:19
Week 13 BYES
Week 14 31:45
It is time for the MEGA episode preview of 2019. Chris and Brandon cover the first half of each game the Nole and Gators have this season. Part 1
Overall Season Impressions for UF and FSU 3:48
Week 0 12:01
Week 1 20:24
Week 2 24:47
Week 3 27:32
Week 4 33:03
Week 5 39:09
Week 6 45:45
Week 7 51:21
Chris and Brandon bring in another Nole to discuss tailgating, DJs, fireworks, marching bands, CFB memories, and mascots. We break down how Doak Campbell Stadium compares to other GameDay Experiences, and stroll down memory lane.
Did you have thoughts on our recent Top 5 lists? Jarad did and sent them in!
We have another question for our community - “Who is your favorite Florida Team and how many regular season wins will they get this season?”
A returning topic from last season, Chris and Brandon put together their Top 5 Returning Defensive starters for the Gators, Seminoles, and the rest of Florida.
1:16 #5s
4:15 #4s
7:27 #3s
9:59 #2s
13:08 #1s
18:57 Honorable Mentions
21:16 Miami / FAU / FIU
23:08 USF / UCF
A returning topic from last season, Chris and Brandon put together their Top 5 Returning Offensive starters for the Gators, Seminoles, and the rest of the state.
2:21 #5s
5:47 #4s
10:15 #3s - complete with a reference to Denzel Washington
15:54 #2s
20:51 #1s
27:22 Honorable Mentions
30:48 State of Florida Whiparound (Miami, FIU, FAU, USF, UCF)
As promised in Episode 44, Chris and Brandon deliver on their Top 5 players at UF and FSU that wore #8.
2:38 Number 5 Picks
5:59 Number 4 Picks
10:38 Number 3 Picks
14:32 Number 2 Picks
18:35 Number 1 Picks
23:30 Honorable Mentions
Well the state did well again - a couple of surprises, but typically on course for the amount of draft picks for the NFL. Chris and Brandon break down all 7 major schools and give a couple sleeper picks for your Fantasy League this coming year.
2:26 Florida Gators drafted
8:53 FSU Seminoles drafted
12:19 Miami Hurricanes drafted
15:07 UCF Knight drafted and signees
18:26 FAU Owls drafted
19:45 USF Bulls/FIU Panthers signees
24:01 Final Thoughts and CFB/NFL fan differences
25:33 NFL Fantasy Tip
27:22 @FHDude shares Brandon’s favorite football story
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Our fans respond to our question about their favorite recruiting coaches.
We asked the question for weeks, “If I were a 5 Star Recruit, I would like ____ to recruit me as a Head Coach.” and have all the responses from fans.
1:01 Lynn @happynole06d
3:04 Mike, FSU fan
4:49 Jesus @JSports_ent
6:48 Jarad @JRadHallelujah
9:45 Adam
14:08 Chris (co-host)’s response @floridafocuspod
17:14 Brandon (co-host)’s response
Spring has Sprung. It is what it is. Chris and Brandon give their impressions on how FSU and UF looked at their annual events.
2:05 UF Spring Game Recap
12:33 FSU Spring Game Recap
25:40 Miami Spring Game
27:17 UCF Spring Game
29:17 USF Spring Game
Chris and Brandon hash out their reflections on the AAF, and (sadly) the recent announcement that the league has ceased operations. There are plenty of college players in Florida that got a another shot at pro football.
0:25 AAF Initial/Overall Impressions
4:41 AAF Positives
8:31 AAF Opportunities
18:41 Florida College Players that played
27:46 Spring Game Recap and a Fave 5 coming later in April
28:51 Send us your answers to this question: ‘If you were a 5 star recruit, what Head Coach would you want recruiting you and why?’
What’s the cliche - time flies when you’re having fun?! Thanks for the memories and take a look at some important show reminders.
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Submit your answer to our recruting question by April 7, 2019.
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In April you can except an AAF Episode and a Spring Game episode, so stay tuned.
Listen to this second episode of a 2-part topic - Recruiting in the state of Florida. Brandon is joined by Jarad (friend and Patreon) to continue the discussion of how UCF, USF, FIU, and FAU handled their 2019 recruiting class.
0:40 UCF’s recent winning success and its effect on recruiting
5:16 UCF Recruiting Recap
9:41 USF Recruiting Recap
15:37 FIU Recruiting Recap
20:13 FAU Recruiting Recap
37:49 How to be involved in the show
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Send us a voice recording by email floridafocuspodcast@yahoo.com IF YOU WERE A 5 STAR RECRUIT, WHAT COACH WOULD WANT TO RECRUIT YOU, AND WHY? Please send in your response by March 31, 2019.
Listen to this first episode of a 2-part topic - Recruiting in the state of Florida. Chris and Brandon are joined by Jarad (friend and Patreon) to discuss how UF, FSU and Miami did with the talent coming into their schools.
2:20 UF Recruiting Recap
21:41 FSU Recruiting Recap
36:04 Miami Recruiting Recap
You can reach us at www.floridafocuspodcast.com, all new in 2019
Chris and Brandon had the pleasure of speaking with a recruiting coordinator for college athletes. Thanks again Chuck from The Recruiting BluePrint Podcast for sharing with us the process of how students are recruited, and some tips for success.
1:20 Chuck Lovitt/Play Up Athletics introduction
4:55 Significance of Junior Year of High School
11:22 Social Media and how it factors into the recruitment process
17:51 Standing out as a recruit
25:14 Types of visits athletes can make
30:18 ‘Dead Period’ definition
33:10 A Day to Day insight for a recruiting coordinator
34:52 How to contact Play Up Athletics (www.playupathletics.com)
38:15 How to contact us (www.floridafocuspodcast.com)
Chris and Brandon reflect upon how the Florida teams went 2-3 in their bowl matchups. Also stayed tuned in our next episode for a special guest that will dive into the world of recruiting, and a special (and somewhat embarrassing) message from a fan for Brandon.
1:50 UF/Michigan Peach Bowl Thoughts
8:47 USF/Marshall Gasparilla Bowl Thoughts
12:01 FIU/Toledo Bahamas Bowl Thoughts
14:49 Miami/Wisconsin Pinstripe Bowl Thoughts
17:58 UCF/LSU Fiesta Bowl Thoughts
21:51 Best team this season in Florida? Chris and Brandon disagree?!
23:20 FSU moment of silence (no bowl)
24:10 SEC tangent on 2019 Strength of Schedule/CFB Playoff Thoughts
36:05 Has it been a year already? We will have something special coming soon
36:36 Special Guest and Recruiting Recap Upcoming
37:22 New way to reach the show
38:43 The reason for the delay in shows :)
41:00 Special message from a fan (Brandon’s mother!)
Chris and Brandon give you The Best of the Sunshine State. Offensive, Defensive, Special Teams, Freshmen, Coach, and Game - time for 2018 superlatives!
0:34 - Introducing A New Tradition!
1:58 - The Categories, please :)
6:09 - Freshman of the Year
11:29 - Special Team Player of the Year
15:34 - Defensive Player of the Year
21:10 - Offensive Player of the Year
26:02 - Coach of the Year
31:06 - Game of the Year
37:40 - Honorable Mentions (All Categories)
Chris and Brandon look at the 5 matchups that Florida teams will be playing in this season.
1:38 Which is better - NCAA March Madness or NCAA Bowl Games
4:47 USF/Marshall Gasparilla Bowl Preview/Predictions
10:23 FIU/Toledo Bahamas Bowl Preview/Predictions
16:06 Miami/Wisconsin Pinstripe Bowl Preview/Predictions
21:53 UF/Michigan Peach Bowl Preview/Predictions
29:57 UCF/LSU Fiesta Bowl Preview/Predictions
Need some ‘water cooler topics’ but don’t know much about College Football? As bowl season approaches, Chris and Brandon give their fav(e) five Bowl names and have fun with some of the sponsors :)
3:21 Number 5 Fav(e) Bowl Name
6:22 Number 4 Fav(e) Bowl Name
10:17 Number 3 Fav(e) Bowl Name
12:53 Number 2 Fav(e) Bowl Name
14:92 Number 1 Fav(e) Bowl Name
23:02 Honorable Mentions
29:14 RETIRE THE ‘TOILET BOWL’ JOKE ALREADY!
31:54 Florida Bowl Predictions Preview
Chris and Brandon finish their review of the 2018 regular season for the Gators and Seminoles. For the beginning of this episode, be sure to catch Episode #33.
0:55 UF/FSU Week 10 Recaps
5:38 UF/FSU Week 11 Recaps and an odd 2003 Ole Miss/LSU game reference
15:50 UF/FSU Week 12 Recaps
18:26 UF/FSU Week 13 Governor’s Cup Recap and Win Total Weigh-Ins
28:44 USF Season Review
29:53 Miami Season Review
32:40 UCF Season Review
35:32 FAU Season Review
36:58 FIU Season Review
39:01 Fav(e) 5 Bowl Names / Florida Bowl matchup preview
Chris and Brandon review the entire 2018 regular season for the Sunshine State for the Gators and Seminoles. For the finale of this episode and the full state whiparound, see Episode #34.
2:54 UF/FSU Week 1 Recaps
7:12 UF/FSU Week 2 Recaps
12:37 UF/FSU Week 3 Recaps, plus Calculus Inflection Points
18:51 UF/FSU Week 4 Recaps
23:28 UF/FSU Week 5 Recaps
28:00 UF/FSU Week 6 Recaps
34:07 UF/FSU Week 7 Recaps
36:45 UF/FSU Week 8 Recaps
39:00 UF/FSU Week 9 Recaps
So 5 teams in the Sunshine State end up in a bowl game - 2 of which are NY6 games. Chris and Brandon give their initial impressions of the bowl season. Was the CFP committee’s Top 4 correct? Also, who deserves the Heisman or an invite?
1:40 UF/Michigan Peach Bowl Reaction
9:15 Miami/Wisconsin Pinstripe Bowl Reaction
11:58 FIU/Toledo Bahamas Bowl Reaction
13:18 USF/Marshall Gasparilla Bowl Reaction
16:01 UCF/LSU Fiesta Bowl Reaction
24:51 The Playoff Teams/Heisman Debate
What a game in Tallahassee - for the Gators at least. The end of the season was good for UCF as well, but at a cost. Chris and Brandon share their joys and frustrations while sharing the overall success for the winning teams in Florida this season.
1:46 UF/FSU Recap
42:09 Miami/Pitt Recap
46:12 UCF/USF Recap
58:51 FAU/Charlotte Recap
62:33 FIU/Marshall Recap
67:44 Streaks - they always end
68:11 UCF/Memphis AAC Title Game Preview
75:08 2018 Season Recap/Look Back
77:29 Rivals share bowl-less miseries
RIVALRY WEEK IS HERE. First, Chris and Brandon recap the FSU and UF home wins, UCF’s great showing on a big stage, and the FIU/FAU/Miami/USF games.
What, did they finally start in on each other? Who will really prevail in this hugely impactful Governor’s Cup?
1:31 UF/Idaho Recap
8:42 FSU/BC Recap
20:10 Miami/Va Tech Recap
21:54 USF/Temple Recap
23:17 FAU/North Texas Recap
25:26 UCF/Cincy Recap
31:48 FIU/Charlotte Recap
32:37 UCF/USF Preview
38:02 Miami/Pitt Preview
39:29 FAU/Charlotte Preview
39:55 FIU/Marshall Preview
40:42 UF/FSU Preview/Score Predictions
70:20 THE TRASH TALK FINALLY BREAKS THROUGH
Chris and Brandon look at the week that contained a Gator and (yet) another FSU loss. Congrats to UCF getting some recognition for gameday and a look at how the penultimate week looks for the Sunshine State.
2:31 UF/South Carolina Recap
21:45 FSU/Notre Dame Recap
36:10 How FSU should have played this year
35:15 Miami/Ga Tech Recap
44:58 UCF/Navy Recap
49:57 FAU/WKU Recap
51:55 USF/Cincy Recap and Charlie Strong Potential Job Moves
56:41 FIU/UTSA Recap
59:32 UF/Idaho Preview
68:01 FSU/BC Preview
77:20 Miami/Va Tech Preview
79:47 USF/Temple Preview
81:05 UCF/Cincinnati Preview
75:20 FAU/North Texas Preview
76:21 FIU/Charlotte Preview
88:32 Rivalry Definitions
Can we get some more to cheer about in Florida already?! UCF continues to win but UF and FSU both lose handily. How will the recent struggles affect their November games?
2:08 UF/Missouri Recap
21:55 FSU/NC State Recap
36:30 FAU/FIU Recap
40:20 UCF/Temple Recap
45:52 Miami/Duke Recap
50:40 USF/Tulane Recap and a Bold Coaching Carousel Prediction
54:38 UF/South Carolina Preview
59:43 FSU/Notre Dame Preview and a Chevy Chase quote
64:58 Miami/Ga Tech Preview
67:50 UCF/Navy Preview
69:54 FAU/WKU Preview
70:30 USF/Cincy Preview
72:34 FIU/UTSA Preview
75:45 FSU/UF BASKETBALL mention
Chris and Brandon look at scenarios that would favor UCF and UF in various playoff scenarios. Also a treat (or perhaps a trick): their Fav(e) Five Plays that Haunt. This was a frustrating and dreadful list - only a holiday like Halloween is fitting for these program-altering and fandom-altering plays.
1:20 Instant Reaction to CFB Playoff Release
18:42 Fav(e) Five Plays That Haunt Us
53:24 Honorable Mentions
Chris and Brandon diagnose the Gators and Seminole losses. What lessons can be learned? Did only one team in the state of Florida win this week, really?
1:37 UF/UGA Recap
13:30 FSU/Clemson Recap
31:22 Miami/BC Recap
33:54 USF/Houston Recap
35:55 FAU/La Tech Recap
38:21 FIU/WKU Recap
39:48 UF/Mizzou Preview
44:41 FSU/NC State Preview
51:37 Miami/Duke Preview
53:28 UCF/Temple Preview
56:03 FIU/FAU Preview