Respect Our Decision: A Florida Gators Recruiting Podcast

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Welcome to the the Respect Our Decision podcast, a Florida Gators dedicated pod about recruiting and more! We talk about the latest news, rumors and speculation surrounding Gator recruiting. We will also have guest familiar with the recruiting process including current members of the Gator football team. If your a recruiting nut or just curious about the future of the Gators tune in and give us a listen! Follow us on Twitter @RespectOurDcn for announcements and more!

JHersh, Wes, and Mike

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    Latest episodes from Respect Our Decision: A Florida Gators Recruiting Podcast

    Respect Our Decision: 2024 Florida Gators Season Grades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 76:49


    We are back from the holidays and ready to look back and review the 2024 Gators position by position. Listen in as we give our grades and our thoughts of how each room might improve going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: It's Just Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 50:01


    The Bowl game has arrived and as the Gators lots of questions remain about the roster going forward. We discuss all the comings and goings in the portal once again as the coaching staff makes some tough decisions on multiple players. Plus we discuss whats going on with portal visits so far and going forward. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Reshaping the Roster

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 65:57


    The regular season has ended and portal season has begun. Tune in as we discuss who's staying, who's leaving, and who might be the next batch of Gators to arrive through the portal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Gators National Signing Day 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 79:27


    Early National Signing Day has come and the Gators have closed with a fury. Flipping double degit commits in a two week span, Billy Napier and comp. have catapulted the Gators all the way up to the top 10 in the recruiting rankings.We break dow everything that went right, the few things that went wrong, and what comes next as they try to build a roster around star QB, DJ Lagway. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Seminole Showdown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 74:02


    We've reached the last game of the season and everything is peaking at just the right time for the Gators. Fresh off their upset win against Ole Miss, Billy Napier and company are hot on the recruiting trail, flipping 4 different commitments as early signing day approaches. We break it all down and discuss what needs to happen this Saturday in Tallahassee for the Gators to really end this season on a good note. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Tramell Jones Jr. Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 54:00


    We are joined this week by the newest addition to Florida Gators 2025 class Tramell Jones Jr! Listen in as he discusses why he chose the Gators, his thoughts on DJ Lagway, and tells Gator Nation what they're getting in him as a player and a person. We also breakdown the LSU win and preview the Ole Miss game this Saturday. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: The Gauntlet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 74:32


    On this weeks episode we talk all about the Gators dominating win vs Kentucky lead by DJ Lagway, Jaden Baugh, and a fired up defense. We then look ahead to the next 4 game stretch and what it might mean for the future of Billy Napier and the Gators football team. Plus our weekly Pick Em's. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Next Man Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 74:32


    In this weeks episode we talk about the Gators close loss to Tennessee and the loss of QB Graham Mertz for the season.Will Billy Napier allow DJ Lagway free rein of the offense or will he continue to hinder the offense. We discuss our concerns and what we think will happen this weekend vs Kentucky. Plus our weekly Pick Ems. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Rebound on Rocky Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 55:40


    On this weeks episode we recap the Gators 24-13 win over UCF and get ready for Tennessee hate week. Can Billy Napier and Florida continue to tuen the season around in Neyland Stadium or will it be the final nail in Napiers coffin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Bye or Bye Bye?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 53:33


    On this weeks episode we discuss the Gators road win against Mississippi State and what impact it has, if any, on Billy Napiers coaching future. We the dive into what comes next with Gators on a bye week before their next game with UCF. Should chanes be made and if so, why haven't they already. Plus our weekly Pick 'Ems! Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Lagway or Mertz?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 61:49


    On this weeks all new episode we talk about the Gators win over Samford and the electric performance by DJ Lagway. Does that performance warrant making the freshmen becoming the Gators starting QB or is this still Graham Mertz team? We also breakdown the matchup this weekend between UF and Texas A&M and give our Week 3 Pick ' Ems! Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Is it Over?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 49:53


    After the embarrassing 41-17 loss to the Hurricanes, we discuss what is next for the Gators and Billy Napier. an the team rebound and go on a winning streak or is the end near for Napier and his tenure at UF. Plus we have week 2 of or weekly Pick ' Ems. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: The 2024 Season is Here Ft: Brandon Olsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 86:51


    The time has arrived. Gators vs Canes to start the season. Brandon Olsen joins us as we preview the games, give our predictions, and go over the recruits visiting for the big game. We also give our over/unders on multiple statistical stats and have our first week of Pick 'Ems for the new season. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 108:06


    Listen in as were joined by Daniel Flood of the Gator Truth Podcast to preview the upcoming season. We go game by game and give our thoughts on the games the Gators should win and games they have to win as Billy Napier and company enter into year 3. We end it off by talking about what our acceptable floor for the season is and what the celling could be. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: The Season Approaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 57:46


    In this weeks episode we preview the commitments of Ben Hanks Jr and Bryce Fitzgerald and what they might mean for the Gators class going forward. We also talk about the injury to nose tackle Jamari Lyons and how the dpeth chart will shake out now that hes out for the season. We also talk about all the highs and lows from the scrimmage. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Pod of the People-Can Tre Win a Heisman & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 33:37


    Our weekly Q&A show where we answer all the questions sent in by our listeners about the Gators and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Big August Ahead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 41:15


    On this weeks all new episode, we discuss what could be a very big month of August fot the Gators. With several high profile recruits committing during the month and a huge game vs. Miami rounding it out, Florida has a great opportunity to make a huge splash. Tune is as we talk about it all as well as a fall camp injury breakdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Fall Camp Opens + Multiple Commitments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 57:00


    Another football season in up[on us as fall camp opens and the Gators take the practice field! We discus one thing each of us wants to see out of the team the first few weeks. We also talk commitments as the Gators pull in 3 as we were recording. How does each one fit and does Billy Napier have the luxury of taking projects right now? Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Grillin' in the 'Ville

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 33:50


    On this weeks episode we further breakdown the commitment of Vernell Brown and preview this weekends Grill in the Ville recruiting event. We also talk about the rehiring of Joe Hamilton and what it means for future recruiting. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: It's In The Game!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 45:41


    In this weeks episode we talk about Billy Napiers comments at SEC Media day and what you should take away from them. We also address the Cormani McClain rumors and preview Sunday's decision be elite legacy recruit Vernell Brown. All that plus we share our early experiences with the newly released College Football 25. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pod of the People: Whats Wrong with Gator Recruiting + More Questions Answered!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 34:26


    Our weekly Q&A show where we answer the questions sent in by our listeners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Are We a Toxic Fanbase?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 51:35


    In this episode we talk about why Gator recruiting has struggled this cycle and does expecting more success from the team make you a toxic fanbase. We also talk about the commit Myles Johnson who committed as we were recording! Tune in Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Here Come the Gators!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 33:32


    We celebrate our 100th episode with special guest Brandon Olsen from Locked on Gators as we discuss the commitments of Joshua Moore and Micha Jones as well as who might commit next as we head into July! Tune in now and thank you all for your continued support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Fasten Your Seatbelts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 52:08


    in this weeks episode we break down the entire big weekend of recruiting including the commitment of 2026 defensive back, Jaelen " Seatbelt" Waters. When can the Gators expect some more good news and where do we stand with many of the top prospects that have visited? That plus we talk more about the Gators run in Omaha! Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pod of the People: Which Gator Coach Would You Most Like to Have. A Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 25:52


    Our weekly Q&A show where we answer the questions sent in by you, the listener! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Legacy Visitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 57:15


    Summer recruiting keeps moving as another huge group of visitors make their way to Gainesville. When can Gator fans expect to start seeing some additions to the class and what might that class structure look like. That plus we talk all things Gator baseball as Sully and company continue their insane run into Omaha. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pod of the People: Who is flying under the radar and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 35:06


    Our weekly Q&A show where we answer the questions sent into us by you! Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Visit Sunny Floirda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 62:03


    The month of June means tons of Gators recruiting visits and info. We talk about the kids that visited last weekend and the most important ones heading to town this weekend. Plus we talk about the HUGE commitment of 2026 QB, Will Griffin. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Pod of the People 6/1/24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 33:14


    Our weekly show where we answer the questions sent in by you, the listener! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Business As Usual

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 48:29


    We break down the the first wave of summer official visits and who the Gators have the best chances with. We also talk about the latest ruling that schools can pay players and what the fallout might be. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pod of the People: Does the Addition of Elijah Badger Better the Gators Reocrd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 34:26


    Our weekly Q&A show where we answer the questions sent in by you the listener! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: If the NIL Don't Fit!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 33:18


    We give our opinions on the Jaden Rashada lawsuit against Billy Napier and what we think will be the ultimate outcome of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cormani McClain is a Gator! (Finally)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 49:32


    It took a year longer than expected but Cormani McClain is finally Florida Gator but is that a good thing? We give our thoughts on that and if the Gators can add Elijhah Badger to the fold next. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Last Minute Shopping

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 49:52


    In this weeks episode we recap the recent commitments for the Gators in the transfer portal and for the 2025 class and add what they can do to top off the portal season. We also give our opinions on what position group is the most Important for Bill Napier and company in the 2025 class. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: The Mullen Misfortune

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 51:41


    With the NFL draft come and gone we look back at the roster Dan Mullen left at Florida and how the players recruited by him have fared. We then go on to talk about what is the best way to build a roster in todays college landscape. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Spring Portal Shopping

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 58:48


    On this weeks episode we discuss what the Gators ned to add, if anything, from the spring portal. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision Spring Game Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 64:56


    We give our opinions on what we liked and didn't like in the Orange and Blue game plus some recruiting and transfer portal news! Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Orange & Blue Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 42:59


    In this weeks episode we preview what we are more looking forward to seeing this weekend in the spring game. We also talk more in depth on what we think this Gators should do at the QB position in the next two recruiting cycles. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Pod of the People Spring Recruiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 28:57


    Our weekly Q&A show where we answer the questions sent in by you, the listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Recruiting Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 47:05


    On this weeks episode we discuss all things spring recruiting. Is offensive line recruiting finally back? Should we spend big money on QB recruiting? We give updates on spring practice and some injury updates. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Pod of the People Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 15:13


    Our weekly Q&A show where we answer the questions sent in to us by you the listener. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Spring Practice Updates and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 58:01


    In this weeks episode we breakdown all that we're hearing from spring practice. Who's standing out. What position group looks the best. Whats the starting OLine going to be. We break all that down and more. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: It's a Mad World!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 71:17


    On this weeks episode we discuss a little of everything. Recruiting visits are heating up as spring practice gets going. Does the Gators basketball team have a chance to advance in the NCAA tournament? Is it time to be concerned about the baseball team? We break it all down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Interview with Zach Goodall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 56:08


    We sit down with Gators SI reporter Zach Goodall to talk about the first few practices of spring practice. We discuss DJ Lagway, what WR's are standing out, how the young guys on defense look and what the Oline might look like this season. We also ask him his opinion on how the Gators will fare against this seasons schedule and what it will take for Bill Napier to keep his job. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Way to early 2024 Schedule breakdown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 58:24


    On this weeks episode we breakdown the 2024 football schedule and give our takes on how the Gators might fare against it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Spring Defensive Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 55:54


    After breaking down what we're most looking forward to on offense this spring last week, this week we turn our attention to the defense. That plus we talk about the comings and goings this week on the Gator coaching staff and the promotion of Russ Callaway to CO-Offensive coordinator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Respect Our Rowdys Ep, 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 17:34


    This week we preview the upcoming games with Missouri and South Carolina and we discuss the Gators chances at improving their NCAA tournament seedings heading into the last w4 games of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Spring Offense Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 57:17


    Spring practice is right around the corner and this wee we talk about what were looking to see from the Gators on the offensive side of the ball. Plus we breakdown the commitment of OL Peyton Joseph and the promotion of Tyler Miles to the strength and conditioning coach. #Gators Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Respect Our Rowdys Ep.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 20:55


    The Gators basketball team are on a hot streak and are on the final stretch trying to improve their tournament chances. Were here to break down what the last 7 games could look like and what we would consider a successful run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Around the Bases

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 37:24


    Our preview of the 2024 baseball season. We discuss how this team stacks up to last years national runner up team and what it will take to win it all this season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Our Decision: Is NIL Sustainable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 59:06


    After a week off we're back to discuss all the recent goings on around the Gators football team including 2025 recruiting, coaches being retained, and the newly hired S&C coach leaving to go to Boston College. We the shift gears and have a long discussion about the current landscape of college sports and it they can survive without serious changes, Tune in! #Gators Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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