My 2 Bits Florida Gators Football Podcast

Ben Mixon and Randy Persad
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Football
  • Updated Weekly

1. To provide factual analysis of all things Florida Gator Football. 2. To have unfiltered conversation around the product on the field as well as recruiting and overall coaching decisions. Our analysis will be based on review of film, evaluation of strategy and tactics, and observation of player personnel decisions and on field execution. 

  1. May 27

    Episode #89 Under-the-Radar Returning Player Spotlight

    Ben and Randy discuss the returning players from last year that have an opportunity to make a significant impact this season despite not making large contributions to the team in 2025. We make our case for why these players can help the team in 2026 based on statistical and video evidence. Lastly we each discuss a potential sleeper pick that could also help the team improve next year.

    54 min

  2. May 13

    Episode #88 Reviewing Sumrall’s Player Evaluation Process

    Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down Sumrall's history of player personnel decisions and how he has evaluated who should start and play in his previous coaching roles. We also discuss the success he has had as a result of these decisions and how he has been able to get the most out of the players he has put onto the field. Lastly, we give an update on recruiting and how Jon and the coaching staff have continued to have tremendous success on the trail for the 2027 class thus far!

    49 min

  3. Apr 29

    Episode #87 Will the Gators return to SEC Contention in 2026?

    Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben discuss the Gators potential to return to relevance in the SEC next season. We discuss the state of the SEC overall, and what it may look like for next season, and additionally what the metrics would be for the Gators to be in contention for the top third of the conference. We then take a look at the schedule and whether it is more or less favorable then last season for our conference matchups before closing out with the question of whether or not the Gators can be relevant in year 1 under Sumrall, or if that will have to wait another season at the least.

    1h 5m

  4. Apr 13

    Episode #86 2026 Spring Game Analysis

    Send us Fan Mail Ben and Randy break down our thoughts on the Orange and Blue game, the first from Sumrall's tenure. We discuss our thoughts on both the offense and defense and how the players performed as well as some of the schemes we saw put in place by the coaching staff. We also discuss the different format of the game and whether or not we think it is a good change for the team. Lastly we break down the individual player performances that stood out from the game and where we see potential for this group moving forward into the fall.

    1h 37m

  5. Apr 1

    Episode #85 Rounding Out the Spring Roster

    Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down the projected 2 deep at each position group based on spring intel so far. We discuss how each group looks so far and our thoughts on their potential for success or disappointment come the fall. We also give an update on some additional spring practice intel, as well as wrap up our thoughts on the Gators Basketball season following the unexpected early tournament exit.

    1h 17m

  6. Mar 19

    Episode #84 2026 Spring Practice; Early Insights and Intel

    Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down the early intel from the Gators spring practice. We discuss the increase in transparency we have seen already from this coaching staff, and how that has allowed much more access for the media and thereby the fans to learn about how the team is progressing so far. We also talk about the coaches increased involvement in practice compared to previous regimes and then call out the early player standout performances. Lastly we bring you another basketball update and discuss the Gator Boys chances as they make another run for the title in March Madness!!

    1h 31m

  7. Mar 4

    Episode #83 Sumrall's Mentality and Impact on the Identity of Florida Football

    Send us Fan Mail Ben and Randy discuss the initial impact of coach Sumrall's influence on the players, coaches, and fans since his hiring and how he has changed the narrative of being "another G5 coach" coming to Florida. We also discuss his early impact on the players through his leadership style, focus on the weight room, and the now famous Gauntlet. Finally we review how he can continue to impact player buy-in moving forward and what metrics we can look at to evaluate that impact into the 2026 season. *Bonus* Update on the basketball teams continued success. Gator Boys Stay Hot!!!

    55 min

  8. Feb 18

    Episode #82 Impact of Coaching in the Current College Football Landscape

    Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down by the numbers (247 Composite and National Title winners) the changes in rankings we have seen the the last 3 years for the talent that is required to win a National Championship in college football as compared to what was always needed from this metric previously. We also discuss how the gap between the top teams and the lower tiered teams has narrowed in recent years, and how all of this leads to an increased importance on coaching and player development. Lastly, we discuss how this relates to Sumrall and his staff, and how we can evaluate this in 2026 and beyond.

    54 min
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1. To provide factual analysis of all things Florida Gator Football. 2. To have unfiltered conversation around the product on the field as well as recruiting and overall coaching decisions. Our analysis will be based on review of film, evaluation of strategy and tactics, and observation of player personnel decisions and on field execution. 

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