2013 Gator Commitment #2: DT Caleb Brantley of Crescent City H.S., Crescent City FL

[villegator95]

DT Caleb Brantley 6-3 285 ****
Crescent City High School
Crescent City, Florida
1.28.2012 Commitment.

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I Guess he commited at junior day!

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Caleb-Brantley-129294

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ93JX8A3jY

Welcome! Nice pick up Boom.

[jugheadmd23]

The 2013 class just added Caleb Brantley. A dt from Crescent city.

[GATORAZ]

6'3" 295 DT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ93JX8A3jY

[ametcalf]

What a beast!!! Great quickness for his size....and he's a big time Gator fan!!

[Grandin Gator]

A Putnam County boy? Holy schnikes!

[mfpardnor2]

Looks like a good one.

[Tebowism0823]

Alright I'll do it...I'm thinking its a little early for another brantley on our team. I just don't think the fans or this site can handle it :)

[Jaggator]

Here's the link.

http://www.gatorcountry.com/football_recruiting/article/caleb_brantley_commits_to_florida/13382

[SUGator51]

Not the best competition, but offers from the big 3 already? Tells you how legit he is...

[ametcalf]

He looks legit, and I hear ya on the competition. The kid's got a lot of potential. His explosiveness for his size is incredible, and if he can learn to stay low consistantly as he coming out of his stance - watch out!! At 6'3" 295 already??? Ridiculous!

[twodaparty]

Heck yeah Caleb! Welcome to the Gator Nation!!!!

[stomp_and_chomp]

Heck ya! Welcome to Gator Nation.

[DieAGator]

6'3 295 is a big kid. No doubt he's gonna be a solid DT.

[stomp_and_chomp]

Looking at a list of 14 2013 DL with FL interest, he has the most weight by like 20 lbs. He will definitely be breaking 300 by the time he comes here.

[LimeyGator]

Welcome Caleb! I love when these guys are so keen - a nice start to the 2013 class with a quality prospect on either side of the ball :)

[tommyvee]

Welcome!

Great get. What impressed me was him running down the RB from behind.

[FloridaxGators1]

Another Brantley lol...

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[percyharvey]

Great addition. Muschamp is definitely looking to put together a deep DL.

[cpfro3]

Another Brantley lol...

came here to say same thing!

[LimeyGator]

Top 100 - 5 stars according to ESPNU.

[geauxgator1]

This guy shouldn't be allowed to play HS footbal. Let him come into college now. He's a man among boys.

[villegator95]

Is it true he weighed in at 310? Holy smokes.

[CaesarTheMac]

Is it true he weighed in at 310? Holy smokes.

If true that's awesome. Tired of watching the other team steal 6-7 yards a pop on rushes like we are a highschool squad.

[The_Graygator]

Saw this on a Facebook announcement a few minutes ago and figured it was being thoroughly discussed here. This early into the recruiting year I supposed it's to be expected regardless.

Not too worried about this right now, but lets hope we can keep Brantley in the fold.

[johnl]

Caleb Brantley? Yes.

[Nicho]

So FSU lost its DT commitments and now Haggins is turning up the heat on CB, I guess?

[deep_threat]

Not worried yet.

[stomp_and_chomp]

I said it before - Dillon Lawson is more of a lock than Caleb Brantley is.

It's nothing to worry over though. Either we pull him in and all is good or he jumps ship and we pick up one of the other top 5 DT talents in the state.

The boat seems to be rocking rather hard at the DT position for the entire state.

[DieAGator]

Has CB camped at UF? Just curious.

Looks like FSU still has Bain(rivals, scout).

[mfpardnor2]

Ask yourself this Caleb,Who would you rather be teaching you.

Bryant Young-A four-time Pro Bowl selection

or Odell Hagins-Played in 5 Career games in the NFL-no starts

[your_perfect_enemy]

http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/12703/dt-brantley-now-a-soft-verbal-to-uf-will-take-visits/

I think he may just miss the attention of being an uncommitted recruit.

[The_Graygator]

Caleb Brantley? Yes.

Yep, I meant Caleb.

Don't know why I was thinking Jacob. :roll:

[Pieisyummy]

Yep, I meant Caleb.

Don't know why I was thinking Jacob. :roll:

John and Caleb's mutant offspring.

[diehardgator1]

Seems the young man has never traveled out side Fl Cannot say I blame him let him get to see a few things on some one else dime. The way he talks he is solid Gator




“I’ve never been out of the state, so I want to see what else is out there and what other schools can offer me,” said Brantley, who is considering Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami and USC. “But I don’t feel like it’s going to change how I feel about Florida. For me to decommit, it’s going to take a lot. On a scale of 1-10, it would be a 9.5.”

[Jackson]

Read where Caleb and his mother are tripping to UF very soon and FIRST. I hope we focus on just landing the Florida DLs this year (Brantley, Walker, Sherit, and Iive). I would be extremely happy with that line haul this year. Let Dainel, Allen, Gilmore, etc be +1 types but secure the Florida boys this year.

[woltes]

I think when all is said and done he will be a Gator. I think he also said he was going to sit down with Champ ASAP and talk. He will be a Gator!

[woltes]

I know this is off topic but does anyone know the best way to get Tennessee tickets? I want to make sure I'm sitting in the Gator section.

[rjp4u]

If Caleb Brantley wants to be a soft commit then that's fine, but it should work both ways. The UF coaches should tell him "since you are soft, we are going to recruit other DT's." We shouldn't get caught like we did with Diggs. Now if Caleb tells the coaches, "I'm solid but want to take some visits," then let the kid travel. That sounds like what this is to me. But I'd have some DT's lined up just the same.

[urbangirl]

I know this is off topic but does anyone know the best way to get Tennessee tickets? I want to make sure I'm sitting in the Gator section.

If you have enough booster points , you will get them from uf's ticket office. If u go the stub hub route you'll probably pay more for location.

[eastowest]

He said if he dont get playing time as a FR, he will look at other teams:jeez:

[DieAGator]

He said if he dont get playing time as a FR, he will look at other teams:jeez:

So he would transfer and sit out a season at a school which wouldn't likely be of his choice since the school he signed with will be careful to where he's granted a release. Good for him, will be an 8 year college tour.

[Gatorphenom]

Its a longs time till signing day guys, but yes he's going to be one of those kids.

[GATORAZ]

everybody calm down we still our out in the lead by nice margin

[Mayhem41]

Ask yourself this Caleb,Who would you rather be teaching you.

Bryant Young-A four-time Pro Bowl selection

or Odell Hagins-Played in 5 Career games in the NFL-no starts


Unfortunately, that doesn't necessarily mean that Young is a better d-line coach than Hagins.

Baffles me why so many think it does.

[HudsonGator]

Unfortunately, that doesn't necessarily mean that Young is a better d-line coach than Hagins.

Baffles me why so many think it does.

Kind of like Cheeseburger Charlie and all those Super Bowl rings were supposed to translate into instant success on the field and in recruiting.

[gatorbait5]

caleb is coming to florida. nothing to worry about here

[stomp_and_chomp]

Kind of like Cheeseburger Charlie and all those Super Bowl rings were supposed to translate into instant success on the field and in recruiting.

Well now... The recruiting aspect of that was definitely a factor for some of last year's recruit's. Although there was VERY LITTLE translation on the field, had Cheeseburger stayed, we would very probably have Agholor and very possibly have Diggs on the roster now.

Not saying that we should have kept Weis, by any means. But the guy can recruit.

Though, I am thinking we dodged a bullet with Diggs... kinda a T.O. "camera-on-me-at-all-times" guy. And Agholor, I guess, wanted to be a RB at USC more than he wanted to be a WR anywhere else. Though, Weis very possibly could have gotten both of these guys.

But again, before the flamers come out, I think we are much better off with what we have now and what we have committed and what we have with the future.

[gatorump]

Do not underestimate the fact that former fsu fullback Pooh Bear Williams is his assistant coach. I am not sold on his work ethic. His talent is out of the roof, but I am not shocked that he has done this. I think he wants the trips and who can blame him. By him committing early and jumping on the offer I think you see where his heart is.

[StrangeGator]

Do not underestimate the fact that former fsu fullback Pooh Bear Williams is his assistant coach. I am not sold on his work ethic. His talent is out of the roof, but I am not shocked that he has done this. I think he wants the trips and who can blame him. By him committing early and jumping on the offer I think you see where his heart is.

Ah, our nemesis from the 40 Acre Wood. No way do we have a chance with Brantley. Doubt we have a chance with any other decent in-state prospects. Might as well just pack it in and go after some undersized one-star prospect. Oh bother!

[The_Graygator]

I'm not too worried about this right now. He probably just thought he;d like to take some visits so that's cool with me.

I still think he's our's to lose though.

[DieAGator]

Ah, our nemesis from the 40 Acre Wood. No way do we have a chance with Brantley. Doubt we have a chance with any other decent in-state prospects. Might as well just pack it in and go after some undersized one-star prospect. Oh bother!

Doesn't sound like gatorump was saying that. Good to know he has an fsu coach in his ear, especially with the DT disarray at fsu.

[gatorump]

Ah, our nemesis from the 40 Acre Wood. No way do we have a chance with Brantley. Doubt we have a chance with any other decent in-state prospects. Might as well just pack it in and go after some undersized one-star prospect. Oh bother!

I understand that I only have two posts...I get it I really do. I have lurked these boards for years, joined a couple of years ago and only made my first post recently. I only chimed in to give you some insight on someone with whom I am very familiar with. Take it or leave it. FWIW all of the coaches at CC are huge nole fans. I cannot say for sure about the new head coach as I have only recently met him. He is from and played in Palatka and in my experience, due to the influence of the Williams John L and Jarvis, most people from Palatka tend to favor the Gators. CC is a nole town (uggh) due to the influence of Pooh Bear and the people that wanted him to succeed. Just info that's all.

[gatorbait5]

The new head coach at CC was the DeLand RB coach where he coached pop saunders and mike gillislee (who are both at UF). Caleb is all gators no matter what anyone says.

[stomp_and_chomp]

He reaffirmed his commit last night. He isn't going anywhere. He might take visits though, but that's his right to a few free trips. All Gator.

[mfpardnor2]

Unfortunately, that doesn't necessarily mean that Young is a better d-line coach than Hagins.

Baffles me why so many think it does.

Hagins definetly has more experience as a Coach-those who can't teach, but I think Young will do just fine passing on the technique that made him All-Pro.

[RayGator]

Go Gators!

[HudsonGator]

Gators DT commit a UA All-American

Caleb Brantley excited to play in game he has watched since its beginnings

October 16, 2012
By Derek Tyson | ESPN RecruitingNation

CRESCENT CITY, Fla. -- ESPN 150 defensive tackle Caleb Brantley (Crescent City, Fla./Crescent City) received his jersey Wednesday morning during the 2013 American Family Insurance Selection Tour for the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game.

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound, four-star athlete said he was honored to be selected for a game that has featured top players such as NFL receivers Julio Jones and A.J. Green and Florida defensive tackle Dominique Easley.

"It means a lot to me," Brantley said. "Ever since it started, I've been watching it on TV, hoping I can get a chance to play in this game. Now for them to finally select me, it's unreal. I'm real excited. It feels like a dream. To be in a category with those guys, it just makes me want to work harder to get to where they are."

Brantley's mom, Tracy Mitchell, could barely contain her excitement for her son's accomplishment. Mitchell said she just wants her son to be successful, no matter what his future holds.

"As a parent, you always want your kid to succeed and do their best in life," Mitchell said. "Especially with society and the rate kids are going. I'm just so blessed and I just thank the Lord for guiding and protecting me and Caleb and for giving Caleb the strength and the wisdom to make this accomplishment."

Crescent City head coach Al Smith said Brantley is a great person on and off the field and his physical attributes are unlike anything he's ever seen.

"He's more of a leader, not vocally, but what he does on the field," Smith said. "You see a guy that is getting all this attention but yet he still goes hard in practice. Other guys just line up behind him and do the same thing. He's valuable to us by what he does in practice.

"Caleb's a big, strong, physical kid. He recognizes run [plays] well but has a great pass rush. He's hard to block. He's about 6-3, 300 pounds and runs a 4.9 40-yard dash. He gets off the ball well and is real explosive. He's a great student in the classroom -- he's a 'yes sir, no sir' type of guy and he can dominate a game."

Brantley has been committed to the Gators since before Florida hosted its junior day in Febuary. The No. 31-ranked player in the country attended Florida's 14-6 victory over LSU two weeks ago and was impressed with Florida's defensive performance.

"I was at the LSU game," Brantley said. "After the clock hit zero, I couldn't do nothing but just look at the scoreboard and just say, 'Wow.' LSU has been struggling recently, but I thought before the game they would be stepping it up, but the Florida defense was just unstoppable. Those guys just really clamped down."

Though he remains committed to the Gators, Brantley said he will likely take some other visits.

"After the LSU game, it's hard to say that I'm looking at other places, really, but all I can say is stay tuned," he said. "I plan to visit FSU for the UF game and then an official in December and then probably another an unofficial visit after that. I might visit UGA, too. I'm not sure but I might do that. I don't think I'd go anywhere else other than that."

Brantley said his relationship with Florida State defensive line coach has kept FSU on his radar.

"It's just the relationship with their D-line coach, Odell Haggins, is the main thing," Brantley said. "We talk a lot, he calls me constantly. I have like a father/son bond with him. I've visited FSU a lot of times but I've only been to one game. It was the Oklahoma game that they lost last year and the atmosphere was crazy. I always tell the other Florida recruits that I've yet to hear it louder than that FSU game. It was crazy there."

Mitchell, though, said the family has kept the Florida coaches in the know on their plans.

"You have to understand this is a young kid who has never really traveled," Mitchell said. "To get out there and to see what's out there, I think it's a good experience. At the same time, though, we do keep Florida informed. We try to keep it professional."

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/8515860/espn-150-florida-commit-caleb-brantley-gets-armour-game-jersey

[gatordee]

Way to go!!! Now please stop visiting FSU!

[supagator]

We need DT's!

[Ahab]

Congrats Caleb!

[The_Graygator]

Congrats Caleb!

Can't wait to watch you play in the Orange and Blue!

Heck yeah baby!

[GATORAZ]

Zach Abolverdi ‏@ZachAbolverdi
#Florida DT commit Caleb Brantley told me he was head-to-toe in #Gators gear and is "never" coming back to #FSU ... except as a #UF player.

[VandyGator13]

Great News!

[bullish]

After tonight, why would he? Gators are the BCS Bandwagon.

[DieAGator]

It was a tough game but UF had to impress him. He decided he wants to play that kind of football.

[LimeyGator]

Well, he certainly couldn't be accused of complaining about playing time. As far as I could see, FSU's defense got PLENTY of time on the field last night...

Teehee!

[StrangeGator]

With Brantley solidified, might we be done at DT? Not that we'd turn Adams away.

[GATORAZ]

With Brantley solidified, might we be done at DT? Not that we'd turn Adams away.

I could see us taking 1 more

[VandyGator13]

I could see us taking 1 more

Do you think it will be JUCO or a plan B high school kid?

[G8RNTN]

Adams would still be a take...

[GATORAZ]

Do you think it will be JUCO or a plan B high school kid?
I think they would take Adams Bostwick and Reed (JUCO). Its not a pressing need anymore especially if you take two other Dlinemen. So its we are just going to have to see who wants to be a part of this class.

[gatordee]

Glad to see he finally saw the light. I am very curious if we would have got the same response if we had lost.

[StrangeGator]

Getting Cummings took a lot of pressure off. It's good to know someone is coming in who can help right away. Brantley's probably a year away. We need to see how big some of these committed DEs are when they show up on campus. One of Ivie and Riles could easily be a DT, or five-technique DE in a 3-4. Of the two, Ivie sounds like a very instinctive defender and could help out soon wherever he ends up. I think we got a steal there.

[LAGatorDoc]

Getting Cummings took a lot of pressure off. It's good to know someone is coming in who can help right away. Brantley's probably a year away. We need to see how big some of these committed DEs are when they show up on campus. One of Ivie and Riles could easily be a DT, or five-technique DE in a 3-4. Of the two, Ivie sounds like a very instinctive defender and could help out soon wherever he ends up. I think we got a steal there.

If we run a 3-4, and Easley comes back, we could have Powell, with Fowler (and possibly Daniel or Ogundeko; Sherit likely to redshirt due to his ACL) at buck, Bullard with Quinteze Williams, or Cox Jr. at end, Orr with Jacobs and Cummings at NT, and Easley, with McCalister and Riles at other end. Not too shabby if you ask me.

Also a likely possibility would be to have Powell, Fowler, Easley (or Orr) and Bullard out at the same time as buck and D-line. That's pretty sick after one more off season with Dillman...

[GATORAZ]

Ogundeko will most likely redshirt so will Sherit. I expect Ivey to see the field at DE. If Powell is 100 percent it will change the defense we had no dominate pass rusher this year and he can be that.

[toddsevans]

Caleb Brantley !!!!!

[Nicho]

I wonder how Sherit's rehab is going.

Also, I'm really stoked about Ivie. Can't go wrong with a strong, high motor guy. I expect he'll contribute as much as anyone in his class.

[tomis_gator]

I wonder how Sherit's rehab is going.

Also, I'm really stoked about Ivie. Can't go wrong with a strong, high motor guy. I expect he'll contribute as much as anyone in his class.

I wonder why ESPN only rates him as a three star...seems like he should be a lot higher.

[Zanso]

I wonder why ESPN only rates him as a three star...seems like he should be a lot higher.

Media is not always going to get it right, they have way too many players to evaluate and some players fit different schemes differently and some players develop like crazy or under develop after senior year etc. That's why stars really don't mean too much (although they can be a rough indicator of how good some players are, but a guy like ira denson wasn't even ranked until he showed up at a camp and dominated everyone)ee

Our staff has done a great job of evaluating talent from what I've seen (at least defensively) so if they take a 3 star kid, chances are he has a ton of potential.

[GatorAvatar]

Ogundeko will most likely redshirt so will Sherit. I expect Ivey to see the field at DE. If Powell is 100 percent it will change the defense we had no dominate pass rusher this year and he can be that.

Kinda given up on Powell. However, I'm high on Dante and Bullard.

[UFFL]

Kinda given up on Powell. However, I'm high on Dante and Bullard.

Good thing you're not our coach

[lurkingator1]

Powell should be good to go next year

[GatorAvatar]

Good thing you're not our coach

Neither am I pretending to be one, nor did I play one on TV. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

He was the overall #1 recruit, did not live up to expectations in his first two years (Clowney dominated in his freshman and sophomore years). Add to that 2 knee surgeries and that's cause for concern. That is how I reached that conclusion. Now go ahead and bash me for my opinion.

On the other hand, Bullard and Fowler have been beasts in their freshman year. Mind you Bullard arrived on campus in August.

[crl]

I'd like to see them try Powell at middle linebacker. He also played tight end in high school and we're pretty thin there.

[stomp_and_chomp]

I'd like to see them try Powell at middle linebacker. He also played tight end in high school and we're pretty thin there.

There's zero percent chance that Powell plays TE. It's LB/Buck or Bust... I wouldn't be surprised if they left Dante Fowler at Buck and played Powell at any LB spot.

Powell has had a whole year to sit out and rehab... He knows he only has 1 year left... That's 1 year to get his name to move up the NFL Draft charts... He knows he has to play beastmode or he may very well be looking for job in the sector he got his degree in.

I am really hoping he has a GREAT, injury-free, season. He needs it, for sure. He can still rise and be a high draft pick, I just don't see him going in the 1st. I think, at best, if he has a really good season, he can get up to the 2nd.

[teebone7200]

I think he has two years left...........correct?

[teebone7200]

^^^^Powell that is.

[GATORAZ]

Powell will have two years and he will rush the passer he is 250 lbs

[gator7_5]

Neither am I pretending to be one, nor did I play one on TV. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

He was the overall #1 recruit, did not live up to expectations in his first two years (Clowney dominated in his freshman and sophomore years). Add to that 2 knee surgeries and that's cause for concern. That is how I reached that conclusion. Now go ahead and bash me for my opinion.

On the other hand, Bullard and Fowler have been beasts in their freshman year. Mind you Bullard arrived on campus in August.

Powell led our team with 6.5 sacks last yr, and before he got hurt CWM said he was the most improved and talented player on the field this spring.

Good thing your not our coach.

[stomp_and_chomp]

I think he has two years left...........correct?

You're right, my bad. Medical Redshirt.

[UFreak]

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Knee injuries simply aren't the death sentence they used to be. I fully expect Powell to be at full strength by next fall and have a big year. If he stays injury free and is back to full speed, he is likely the best most complete athlete on the team. Not only does he have a chance to be a factor, he has a chance to dominate.

I am hopeful.

[bofusgators]

Awesome news.

[GatorAvatar]

Avatar

Knee injuries simply aren't the death sentence they used to be. I fully expect Powell to be at full strength by next fall and have a big year. If he stays injury free and is back to full speed, he is likely the best most complete athlete on the team. Not only does he have a chance to be a factor, he has a chance to dominate.

I am hopeful.

I hope you are right. Only thing we can do is wish him well.

[DieAGator]

Only thing we can do is wish him well.

We already do wish him well. Whether or not you do is the question.

[rserina]

I don't understand the notion that Powell underachieved his first two seasons. Did Elam underachieve? Easley? Floyd? Because Powell was as successful as any of them the last yeas. Did he struggle with consistent effort? Yes. Did he struggle with various assignment responsibilities essentially playing three different positions in two defensive systems over the course of two seasons? Yes. Did he live up to his prep billing his first two seasons? No.

But how many kids do? Clowneys and Jeffcoats and such are the exceptions, not the rules. Most kids take awhile to get going and Powell is no exception. But he still earned league all-freshman honors, led the team in sacks as a sophomore, and by all accounts coming out of offseason workouts and spring practices stood to make the same kind of leap his fellow 2010 defensive classmates did this past fall. I don't see any reason he can't next year provided his health is good.

[1gatorbear]

Riles is too slow to play de.

[don23lucia]

kylexcited: So excited that Caleb Brantley is "1000%" committed. Do we know the story of why he was banned from FSU and why his offer was rescinded?

A: Brantley, who has been committed to Florida since Jan. 28, decided to visit FSU for the Florida game decked out in Florida gear. The big defensive tackle was also seen cheering for the Gators during the game. Obviously, that didn't sit too well with the Florida State staff and therefore he is not allowed to visit FSU again this year. I can't really blame FSU for making those decisions. I'm sure many other schools would have done the same. In any case, this is big news for the Gators. With Florida probably losing junior Sharrif Floyd to the NFL draft and Omar Hunter graduating, there are some depth concerns at defensive tackle for Florida next season. Brantley and junior college transfer Darious Cummings are almost certain to see early playing time.

[GatorDad63]

sure wish we had a pic of him showing up for the visit and the SOW staff with the WTF looks on their faces,

[Nicho]

I guess it now will be hard for him to flip to the Noles since he's banned from campus.

[elrongator]

I wish we'd ban the clowns from our schedule.

[PSGator66]

Powell will be back with a vengance! We will have nice depth and we saw how Quinn used that this year.

[Hill_Raiser]

Neither am I pretending to be one, nor did I play one on TV. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

He was the overall #1 recruit, did not live up to expectations in his first two years (Clowney dominated in his freshman and sophomore years). Add to that 2 knee surgeries and that's cause for concern. That is how I reached that conclusion. Now go ahead and bash me for my opinion.

On the other hand, Bullard and Fowler have been beasts in their freshman year. Mind you Bullard arrived on campus in August.



I woould not worry as much about the second ACL surgery. Definitely a set back, but not a disaster. Knee will be fine by fall.

[Notoriousgator]

I saw a pic of Brantley decked out in UF gear. It was great....except it looked like his UF facepaint was backwards. Weird.



;)

[naturedave]

We'd be pissed to the max if a Nole recruit showed up to a visit here decked out in Seminole gear. Very disrespectful.

I'm glad he's committed to UF, but I don't like the shenanigans.

[GatorAvatar]

We'd be pissed to the max if a Nole recruit showed up to a visit here decked out in Seminole gear. Very disrespectful.

I'm glad he's committed to UF, but I don't like the shenanigans.

Agreed. Respect is important.

[gator7_5]

We'd be pissed to the max if a Nole recruit showed up to a visit here decked out in Seminole gear. Very disrespectful.

I'm glad he's committed to UF, but I don't like the shenanigans.

Hogwash. He's not a gator recruit. He's a gator commit. That's the chance the holes take for inviting him in.

Piling on a commit for wearing gator gear and cheering for UF against their rival? Unreal.

And avatar, get lost already. Noone wants you around. Your garbage you keep spewing about uf is wearing thin.

[Lawdog88]

Agreed. Respect is important.


Respect for what, the Seminoles ? Who said we had to do that ? You think they respect us ? It's football, man.

But . . . maybe you are actually one of them.

[MadduxFanII]

I fully understand FSU kicking him out of the stadium. They have their interests, and having a big-time recruit publicly cheer for their arch-rival is decidedly against those interests.

On the other hand, I have my own interests, and those generally include seeing FSU suffer as much embarrassment as possible. So huzzah to Caleb Brantley.

[DeBigLeezard]

I fully understand FSU kicking him out of the stadium. They have their interests, and having a big-time recruit publicly cheer for their arch-rival is decidedly against those interests.

On the other hand, I have my own interests, and those generally include seeing FSU suffer as much embarrassment as possible. So huzzah to Caleb Brantley.

Yes... why... yes, yes...
I agree!

[DieAGator]

Respect for what, the Seminoles ? Who said we had to do that ? You think they respect us ? It's football, man.


I remember fsu parading a stuffed Gator head around the Swamp after they beat us. Can't remember what year but it's been a while. To heck with fsu, absolutely.

[GatorEst1992]

They do that every time they beat us, last year was the last time they did it

[RayGator]

The kid has a good Gator "last name". :)

[GatorAvatar]

Per internet rumors...

[TheGr8rGator]

Here's the tweet: https://twitter.com/_TheKidd34/status/286581564622651392

No class to do it by text, IMO. Also strange that 17 hours earlier he retweeted "#gatornation".

[UFreak]

really?

[UFreak]

This could mean something big with other DL prospects?????
If true

[GatorInSC]

There's the surprise he was tweeting about earlier in the week

[LimeyGator]

Blimey, this is out of the blue?

[Eggy21]

FSU?

[GatorInSC]

FSU?

I would laugh my ass off if it was to FSU after what happened to him in November

[MadduxFanII]

Well this is a bummer.

Brantley was wavering most of the season, but he made a big show of re-affirming his commitment and shutting down his recruitment after he attended our victory over FSU. What's happened since to bring this on?

[UFreak]

If true and we don't score DWalker now, that is a HUGE loss.

[UFreak]

Well this is a bummer.

Brantley was wavering most of the season, but he made a big show of re-affirming his commitment and shutting down his recruitment after he attended our victory over FSU. What's happened since to bring this on?

You have to wonder if perhaps the coaches told him that we are getting some other DL prospects. Perhaps he does not like the numbers situation.

[LimeyGator]

Kind of odd but earlier today I saw Zach's Tweet Picture of the Gator commits at the AA game and what stood out to me was the slightly miserable-looking one on the far right...

You guessed it... Caleb Brantley! (That was 2 hours ago)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_oMtWcCcAAPQ1A.jpg:large

[GATORAZ]

lets see what happens when he gets home and has to talk to his family and coach about it

[swampgator89]

Could this possibly be about R Nkemdiche (#1 DE) visiting in January? Isn't Brantley slated as a DT? Honestly, this news just ruined my day. I need a big win tonight to get back on track. Bummer.

[dpgator85]

i know these are young kids, but the tweet he sent out is a red flag for me at least. seems like he has a terrible attitude if he is bragging about de-committing. Just my opinion.

[LimeyGator]

I wondered at first if this is an attention thing. Sounds awful but I felt like this when we had the ups and downs with Matt Elam. Its feasible he could be looking at all the wooing going on and feeling a bit jealous?

He said to some of the Gator reporters there that he has no schools specifically in mind which throws up the reddest of red flags to me. Does he just want to play a little hard to get?

Either way, best refrain from slating him a-la-Elam in case this is not his final call...

[Eggy21]

According to Derek Tyson and Zach Abolverdi, Brantley was 'joking' about decommitting all week.

Derek Tyson ‏@DerekTysonESPN
Brantley has been joking this entire week that he would decommit from UF, but today he said he was serious. #Gators

Zach Abolverdi ‏@ZachAbolverdi
DT Caleb Brantley told me last night he wanted to decommit from #UF, but I thought he was joking. He just did it on twitter. Guess he wasn't

[Nicho]

Very strange. And I hope we can get him back. Either way, we need at the very least 1 true DT in the class.

[NoahBeanBizzel]

That's it, man. I can't follow this stuff anymore. I'm part of the problem by logging into forums and following this kind of nonsense. The recruiting process is a joke. I don't like it when our prospects do this kind of stuff to us, and I don't like it when we get kids who back out of their commitments from other schools.

So long until after signing day, guys. I hope we finish with a great class.

[LimeyGator]

Zach Abolverdi ‏@ZachAbolverdi

I'll have more on Caleb Brantley's decommitment from #UF when I get home. #Gators now have 24 commits. Brantley may return to the class.

This is what I mean about whether it's a "look at me!" kind of play...

[UFreak]

Could it simply be an attention thing? Once the coaches show him attention again, he will be back??

[Gatorrick22]

I hope our coaches bring him back to his senses.

[gatorchamp27]

WTH!

[MadduxFanII]

Yeah, I'm going to hold off on crucifying the kid. It's easy for us to sit back and piously intone about players' egos and primadonnas and not indulging their games, but this is the reality, and you deal with it or your lose a lot of ball games. Brantley's too good, and at a position of need. If he needs his ego stroked, we'll stroke it, at least a little.

[LimeyGator]

Could it simply be an attention thing? Once the coaches show him attention again, he will be back??

I agree, the more I look at it.

Re-reading his Twitter feed he is post after post about the Gators.

Something doesn't sit right here.

[GatorAvatar]

I usually don't mind when kids decommit. In fact I didn't even know who this kid was. But for him to announce this a few hours before the biggest game of our season smacks of arrogance. He is obviously an attention seeking drama queen. As a result I say to him #GTFO.

[GATORAZ]

Not even going to worry about little Caleb the Gators are about to show the world how to play big boy football. Plus I think we will get him back in the fold once he gets back home.

[GATORAZ]

Joey Ivie ‏@JoeyIvie
@_TheKidd34 Call me when you can. Don't let BS screw up your future man. Your a Gator, its your dream school like mine. Haters gonna hate.

[Danielmaddie]

Maybe Floyd is coming back next year?

[UFreak]

I usually don't mind when kids decommit. In fact I didn't even know who this kid was. But for him to announce this a few hours before the biggest game of our season smacks of arrogance. He is obviously an attention seeking drama queen. As a result I say to him #GTFO.

Though a bit harsh, I do see where you are coming from. To decommit on the day of our Bowl game is a bit insensitive. Even if you are a teenager (kid), you need to have some level of respect. His timing was pretty poor with this, unless it is all a big joke. And even then, still not a good joke.

[Gatorrick22]

Maybe Floyd is coming back next year?

I wish!

[jlight]

Why do I get the sense Muschamp is not the "babying" type of coach. Stress shows who a person really is. It's good to know now if Brantley needs to be emotionally stroked everytime he experiences adversity. This kind of thought is NOT the making of a champion, the type of mentality Muschamp is building.

JMO

[MadduxFanII]

Not even going to worry about little Caleb the Gators are about to show the world how to play big boy football. Plus I think we will get him back in the fold once he gets back home.

"Big boy football" requires defensive tackles. Let's not start pounding our chests yet. We've had one 11-1 season. Things are looking up. But the situation's still a little fragile. We have get the talent flowing again.

[Gatorrick22]

Can someone please c/p some of the tweets.

[VandyGator13]

We are obviously making room for M Adams! But for real, this kid has the potential to be a lazy player and if he doesn't get his act straight, I don't think he will be missed.

[stomp_and_chomp]

It's either because we aren't taking Denson... which is likely, OR it is because we may have added a higher-rated DT (who hasn't announced yet)... which is just as likely.

I just think it's not a coincidence that Matt Rolin tweets that the Gators have a few more surprises coming... and then Brantley is no longer with us...

I like to think that we may have gotten Monty Adams to buy in... D Walker is looking like a real possibility, but I don't see how this would scare Brantley away, as Walker is a DE...

If I were a betting man, which I am, I would say that our momentum has got us another DT and Brantley isn't about that.

[gatorchamp27]

Man this is ridiculous. Sounds like a good case of the look at me syndrome. But he is loosing!!!

[UFreak]

"Big boy football" requires defensive tackles. Let's not start pounding our chests yet. We've had one 11-1 season. Things are looking up. But the situation's still a little fragile. We have get the talent flowing again.

But the right talent too. I wonder if this latest move by Brantley will sour the coaches to him. Is it possible that they say something like? "Caleb, what's going on here. We need players we can depend on. You texted me your decommitment on the afternoon just before our Sugar Bowl game."

[Gatorrick22]

It's either because we aren't taking Denson... which is likely, OR it is because we may have added a higher-rated DT (who hasn't announced yet)... which is just as likely.

I just think it's not a coincidence that Matt Rolin tweets that the Gators have a few more surprises coming... and then Brantley is no longer with us...

I like to think that we may have gotten Monty Adams to buy in... D Walker is looking like a real possibility, but I don't see how this would scare Brantley away, as Walker is a DE...

If I were a betting man, which I am, I would say that our momentum has got us another DT and Brantley isn't about that.

Good post. I hope CB comes to his senses, if not, I hope we get an upgrade on his skill-set.

[GATORAZ]

"Big boy football" requires defensive tackles. Let's not start pounding our chests yet. We've had one 11-1 season. Things are looking up. But the situation's still a little fragile. We have get the talent flowing again.

the D tackles are coming Caleb might still be one of them.

[LimeyGator]

Can someone please c/p some of the tweets.

Caleb Brantley' ! ‏@_TheKidd34

Just Decommitted from Florida by text message !
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Caleb Brantley' ! ‏@_TheKidd34

It is what it is !
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Caleb Brantley' ! ‏@_TheKidd34

I aint even playing I decommitted ! ON GOD !
Expand

He also retweeted a perhaps slightly overjealous Gator(?!) fan who replied instantly saying we didn't want him if he didn't want to be a Gator...

[Nicho]

the D tackles are coming Caleb might still be one of them.

Wow, I like the vibe you're throwing off here. Swagger.

[GATORAZ]

It's either because we aren't taking Denson... which is likely, OR it is because we may have added a higher-rated DT (who hasn't announced yet)... which is just as likely.

I just think it's not a coincidence that Matt Rolin tweets that the Gators have a few more surprises coming... and then Brantley is no longer with us...

I like to think that we may have gotten Monty Adams to buy in... D Walker is looking like a real possibility, but I don't see how this would scare Brantley away, as Walker is a DE...

If I were a betting man, which I am, I would say that our momentum has got us another DT and Brantley isn't about that.

Didnt even think about the Ira thing Caleb really wanted him in this class.

[Gatorrick22]

He also retweeted a perhaps slightly overjealous Gator(?!) fan who replied instantly saying we didn't want him if he didn't want to be a Gator...

Rock on, my friend. :wave:

Thank you!


Repped!

[LimeyGator]

As I pasted those in he's now retweeting Gator fans who have been getting in his grill over the decommitment. The best and worst of Twitter all in one...

[MadduxFanII]

But the right talent too. I wonder if this latest move by Brantley will sour the coaches to him. Is it possible that they say something like? "Caleb, what's going on here. We need players we can depend on. You texted me your decommitment on the afternoon just before our Sugar Bowl game."

Sure, in a perfect world all your prospects would commit in June the year before signing day, never waver, never require your attention and spend the rest of the year recruiting for you. But coaching entails dealing with guys who aren't Tim Tebow, and there's a lot of coddling and ego stroking that goes on.

Elam committed to us, de-committed to FSU, then committed to us again, and I'm happy to have him. Yes, his circumstances were unique (Meyer's drama), but he also spent the entire 2009 season wavering and taking other visits before Meyer did his dance. And Marcus Roberson committed to Auburn, de-committed, committed to Texas Tech something like 10 days before signing day, de-committed, then signed with us, which kind of screwed Tech.

If the coaches feel that Brantley's a good enough player to justify a roster spot (and they clearly do), then you have to swallow your pride and try to reel him again. Are their limits to this? Absolutely. And if Brantley comes on campus, acts the fool, doesn't listen to coaches, doesn't put in the effort, then by all means, kick him out of the program.

But we're just not in a position to turn away good defensive tackles unless the character concerns are exceptionally serious. And I don't think an 18-year-old male being self-absorbed and egotistical qualifies.

[Gatorrick22]

Some of those "Gator fans" aren't even real Gator fans. I hope he figures that out too.

[GATORAZ]

Wow, I like the vibe you're throwing off here. Swagger.
Travonte Valentine is the best DT in Florida right now he is a 2014 commit

watch the hudle

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/912842/highlights/25061417

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STYcZzmsMGA

[UFreak]

Sure, in a perfect world all your prospects would commit in June the year before signing day, never waver, never require your attention and spend the rest of the year recruiting for you. But coaching entails dealing with guys who aren't Tim Tebow, and there's a lot of coddling and ego stroking that goes on.

Elam committed to us, de-committed to FSU, then committed to us again, and I'm happy to have him. Yes, his circumstances were unique (Meyer's drama), but he also spent the entire 2009 season wavering and taking other visits before Meyer did his dance. And Marcus Roberson committed to Auburn, de-committed, committed to Texas Tech something like 10 days before signing day, de-committed, then signed with us, which kind of screwed Tech.

If the coaches feel that Brantley's a good enough player to justify a roster spot (and they clearly do), then you have to swallow your pride and try to reel him again. Are their limits to this? Absolutely. And if Brantley comes on campus, acts the fool, doesn't listen to coaches, doesn't put in the effort, then by all means, kick him out of the program.

But we're just not in a position to turn away good defensive tackles unless the character concerns are exceptionally serious. And I don't think an 18-year-old male being self-absorbed and egotistical qualifies.

Perhaps. It's just that the timing of this is so piss poor. Like exceptionally piss poor. Really, really poor form.

[stomp_and_chomp]

Didnt even think about the Ira thing Caleb really wanted him in this class.

Ya... I mean, If I had a say in anything (rofl) - I would have passed on Cummings and flipped Denson... But I don't have to coach these kids, I just get to watch them on tv or read about them on the intarwebs.

I like Brantley as a player, But I think there's a lot of room here for this kid to step on campus, become lazy and end up transferring out in a year or two. His attitude is horrible.

I'd like our coaching staff to clear this all up and set him straight, but honestly, at this point, I am good either way.

[gatordee]

I believe he will still be a Gator. Sounds to me as if he just wants to be wanted. Perhaps he believes he can bluff the coaches to getting his friend on board but that is not going to work. Even if we are about to land another top dl or two, he needs to realize how much we rotate our dls. If he were to be thinking FSU, he will need a plate of Crow. Perhaps he is not gelling with the other commits? Who the heck knows? I just believe he will still be a Gator at the end of Feb.

[Zanso]

Kid has a shit ton talent but I've heard nothing but bad things about his work ethic.

Also he's had a prima donna attitude throughout the whole process and I've disliked how immature he is about things. I really thought he would likely turn out like Andre Debose if we did manage to keep him.

[ETGator1]

This isn't the first time he's waivered. He may not be meant to be a Gator. The timing does stink.

[GATORAZ]

Ya... I mean, If I had a say in anything (rofl) - I would have passed on Cummings and flipped Denson... But I don't have to coach these kids, I just get to watch them on tv or read about them on the intarwebs.

I like Brantley as a player, But I think there's a lot of room here for this kid to step on campus, become lazy and end up transferring out in a year or two. His attitude is horrible.

I'd like our coaching staff to clear this all up and set him straight, but honestly, at this point, I am good either way.

Caleb has so much talent I want him on the team but it seems like he has a lot of growing up to do. I hope people dont bash him on twitter. I think there is a good chance he is a Gator when it is all said and done. However I do hope the coaches call up Jarran Reed right after the game and set up a visit. And no way do I take Ira Denson just to keep Caleb happy.

[LimeyGator]

Caleb has so much talent I want him on the team but it seems like he has a lot of growing up to do. I hope people dont bash him on twitter. I think there is a god chance he is a Gator when it is all said and done. However I do hope the coaches call up Jarran Reed right after the game and set up a visit. And no way do I take Ira Denson just to keep Caleb happy.

Seems like he's retweeted some pro-FSU stuff since I last checked (which mentioned Denson) and then some of the Gator fans who were apologising for earlier kicks on his personality. More up and down than a yo-yo...

[bposs]

This isn't the first time he's waivered. He may not be meant to be a Gator. The timing does stink.

Our coaches are getting ready for a BCS game today, and this guy sends a text he's de committing? That's BS. He could of waited until tomorrow.

[ETGator1]

Pass up Cummings to please Brantley is idiotic. True freshmen hardly ever play. Marcus Thomas was the last to play and start for UF. Cummings will be in the two deep in 13.

[Gatorrick22]

Caleb has so much talent I want him on the team but it seems like he has a lot of growing up to do. I hope people dont bash him on twitter. I think there is a good chance he is a Gator when it is all said and done. However I do hope the coaches call up Jarran Reed right after the game and set up a visit. And no way do I take Ira Denson just to keep Caleb happy.

All of this! +1

[ETGator1]

Obviously, I'm referring to DTs, not DEs.

[lean_gator]

LAME

3-4 hours before kickoff. Comeon man!

[LAGatorDoc]

LAME

3-4 hours before kickoff. Comeon man!

Coaches won't address it until after the game. Sounds like something's been brewing with him for a while and coaches probably know that. Won't affect anything with the game

[ETGator1]

The timing could be a bridge burner?

[stomp_and_chomp]

Caleb has so much talent I want him on the team but it seems like he has a lot of growing up to do. I hope people dont bash him on twitter. I think there is a good chance he is a Gator when it is all said and done. However I do hope the coaches call up Jarran Reed right after the game and set up a visit. And no way do I take Ira Denson just to keep Caleb happy.

I don't necessarily think taking Denson is a move just to keep Brantley happy. Denson is no slouch, he is an Under Armor All American, after all... I think he would be put to use here, might possibly surprise a lot of people. And I don't think it's far-fetched to take 6 OL's in the same class.

And I have stated before that Denson is one of FSU's top 3 commits - talent-wise. I hate seeing FSU, a team we have to play every year, get a OG that PREFERS to be pitted against TOP DLinemen... If things stick the way they are now, he is going to get his preference every year playing against UF.

He is the type of fire that our OL needs.

But that's enough about Denson out of me.

I feel that if our staff doesn't make moves to get Brantley back on the boat tonight, then we are letting him walk. And I can def see our staff saying "F it", especially if we potentially landed a better DT in secret.

I also saw some tweets about Nkemdiche giving Florida a really hard look.... Where would we put that beast?? DE or DT?? I don't even know... I can see him playing anywhere he wants to on the line... I think it's really up to his preference.

[UFreak]

Coaches won't address it until after the game. Sounds like something's been brewing with him for a while and coaches probably know that. Won't affect anything with the game

Well of course it won't affect the game tonight. The thing is it is just SUCH a dick move to text your decommit on the afternoon leading up to a team's Sugar Bowl game. I mean texting a decommit is a dick move in and of itself.

[g8r925]

this is well just weak, but on to the next one.

[GATORAZ]

I don't necessarily think taking Denson is a move just to keep Brantley happy. Denson is no slouch, he is an Under Armor All American, after all... I think he would be put to use here, might possibly surprise a lot of people. And I don't think it's far-fetched to take 6 OL's in the same class.

And I have stated before that Denson is one of FSU's top 3 commits - talent-wise. I hate seeing FSU, a team we have to play every year, get a OG that PREFERS to be pitted against TOP DLinemen... If things stick the way they are now, he is going to get his preference every year playing against UF.

He is the type of fire that our OL needs.

But that's enough about Denson out of me.

I feel that if our staff doesn't make moves to get Brantley back on the boat tonight, then we are letting him walk. And I can def see our staff saying "F it", especially if we potentially landed a better DT in secret.

I also saw some tweets about Nkemdiche giving Florida a really hard look.... Where would we put that beast?? DE or DT?? I don't even know... I can see him playing anywhere he wants to on the line... I think it's really up to his preference.

Only way I would take Ira is if we had an extra scholarship on signing day.

I dont think we will just let Brantley walk nor do I think his family will. Brantley is not a player you can just replace. If there is another player just as good or better then you take both it is not a one or the other type of situation.

Robert could play anywhere he liked but I don't consider a visit a hard look when it comes to him.

[nortonis]

Are you guys serious about wanting him. The guy brags about texting to decommit. Screw him. Gatorbait

[jhbyrd]

FSU just got high ranked DTs last year so he still has competition at DT at FSU. There certainly are a lot of people posing as UF fans on the internet/twitter. UF like every other team has jerk fans also. Best to keep your mouth shut before alienating teenage recruits who can change their mind with adults feeding them conflicting info.

[nortonis]

Its one thing to be unsure and decommit. It's a whole different ball game to decommit by text and brag about it on twitter.

[UFFL]

I've been saying this for months: kill his offer.

[LimeyGator]

Are you guys serious about wanting him. The guy brags about texting to decommit. Screw him. Gatorbait

My emotional side says, yes. Throw him to the curb!

My rational side says our All-American Junior Safety, playing what is likely his last game for the Gators tonight, was just as flighty when he was being recruited and he turned out to be quite a special player.

We don't know these kids - we don't know what compells them to make decisions or who is in their ears. Would Caleb Brantley look back at this with regret in 20 years? Possibly. I know I regret a whole bunch of stuff I did in my late teens but I can't get it back, I can only learn from it and let it make me the person I am today.

I have a funny feeling he'll be a part of this class, still. And going to college is part of the process of getting an education - something that he, like others, will benefit from when it comes to making decisions on Twitter, perhaps? ;)

[jhbyrd]

Its one thing to be unsure and decommit. It's a whole different ball game to decommit by text and brag about it on twitter.

You know what happens when you assume. What are Noles saying to you in Tallahassee?

[SeaCay]

Nothing stands out from yesterday's interview:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8801477

[gatorbait1]

Once the gators whoop that a$s tonight then he'll be back just like he was after the fsucks game! I hope we replace him with Adams

[Gatorrick22]

He's really de-committed according to ESPiN's Derick Tyson.

http://espn.go.com/colleges/florida/index

[GATORAZ]

The staff has a difficult decision here, clearly they want Caleb on the team, but it is a bad sign that a kid decommits because they wont offer his friend (if that is whats happening)

[ETGator1]

Give me a 6'3"/265 DE with speed and grow him into a 300 lb DT. That's the ticket.

[SeaCay]

According to the ESPN article, he will open up recruiting and take visits. I am to assume then that he's not taken any visits, other than to UF? Perhaps being around all the other players at AA practice, he's hearing a lot of stories on what he's missed out on in the (entire) recruiting trail, and is looking to get his now.

[LimeyGator]

Give me a 6'3"/265 DE with speed and grow him into a 300 lb DT. That's the ticket.

Dee Liner? :wink:

Sorry, couldn't resist. Ain't that just the best name for a defensive prospect ever? :)

[LimeyGator]

According to the ESPN article, he will open up recruiting and take visits. I am to assume then that he's not taken any visits, other than to UF? Perhaps being around all the other players at AA practice, he's hearing a lot of stories on what he's missed out on in the (entire) recruiting trail, and is looking to get his now.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

After spending the week around several uncommitted prospects who are taking official visits this month, Brantley decided to open up his recruitment so he can have a similar experience. - Zach Abolverdi, Gator Sports

[The_Graygator]

Yeah, I'm going to hold off on crucifying the kid. It's easy for us to sit back and piously intone about players' egos and primadonnas and not indulging their games, but this is the reality, and you deal with it or your lose a lot of ball games. Brantley's too good, and at a position of need. If he needs his ego stroked, we'll stroke it, at least a little.


You know what? As big and strong as these guys are, they;re still 17 and 18 year old kids.

Sometimes, some of them don;t feel the love as much and need re-assurance.

I'm not counting him out yet, epsecially if the coaches get another visit with him, but I will admit that we need two DT's in this class and this is prett irritating. I wonder if he feels Cummings is a threat?

[GATORAZ]

According to the ESPN article, he will open up recruiting and take visits. I am to assume then that he's not taken any visits, other than to UF? Perhaps being around all the other players at AA practice, he's hearing a lot of stories on what he's missed out on in the (entire) recruiting trail, and is looking to get his now.

I think this is all about Ira

[UFFL]

I think this is all about Ira

Ira likes us more than Caleb does

[LimeyGator]

Alabama, Auburn, Florida State and Southern Cal are the visits he wants. Interesting to see FSU in there after his "Never" promise a few weeks ago.


“I was head-to-toe in Gator gear. Me and my mom were standing and cheering for Florida the whole time and we made a lot of people in the stands mad.”

Eeek.

[Dreamliner]

This is beginning to sound like, "But Mom, didn't we already have Christmas ? Yes, Billy, but this year we're going to have ANOTHER Christmas!"

[johnl]

Probably don't need another Brantley anyway.

[GATORS999]

Pull the 'ship. Please.

I don't care how talented he is. If he really is lazy and not fully on board (based on reports) he will do more harm than good.

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.

If he truly shows he is going to work hard and be the best football player he can be for the Gators, only then would I take him back.

[coldsteel120]

If there is a need on the team it is DT. I will be disappointed if he does not sign with us afterbeing committed to us for a year. Just seems wrong to me.

[SeaCay]

I think this is all about Ira

I think Zach A disagrees with you.

[VandyGator13]

Caleb's decommitment shook Muschamp more than I thought...just kidding! :)

[GATORAZ]

I think Zach A disagrees with you.

what did Zach say?

[stomp_and_chomp]

what did Zach say?

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20130102/articles/130109923

[GATORAZ]

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20130102/articles/130109923

so nothing? Lets see what happens when Caleb goes home

[madgator]

looks to me like he is interested in the recruiting "experience"


hope we have a scholly for him once Adams commits:joecool:

[SeaCay]

so nothing? Lets see what happens when Caleb goes home

Nothing includes:

"After spending the week around several uncommitted prospects who are taking official visits this month, Brantley decided to open up his recruitment so he can have a similar experience."

[Dreamliner]

Maybe he wants more lobster dinners!

[GATORAZ]

Nothing includes:

"After spending the week around several uncommitted prospects who are taking official visits this month, Brantley decided to open up his recruitment so he can have a similar experience."
Right and do you think he does all that if his friend is committed?

Do you think a player would say to a reporter "they wont let Ira on the team so I am pissed and going to look around'?

Caleb has said before he would like to see other places but he also has made it pretty clear he would like Ira on the team as well.

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and why is FSU on his list?

[LimeyGator]

The whole thing makes me wonder...

These guys get to their All-Star games, having recruitniks fawn over them, see their name up in bright lights... They all have big egos getting stroked like movie stars. All the pretty gals (colleges, for the sake of my analogy...) want them and bend over backwards with promises and begging to get them to sign on for their university.

Then WHAM!

Campus! "We gotta knock this attitude out of the kid, real quick. They're up their own backsides... You're a nobody now, freshman!" etc.

It's not surprising the whole thing messes with some of their heads really. The expectations, and balance of power change, separated by just a few months are quite incredible really.

[ofmgator]

me old stuff every year. Before signing day nothing surprises me.

[elrongator]

Was wondering who might start these kind of shenanigans. Get some coaches on him, let him take visits and realize that it's not as special as he might think then bring him back into the fold.

P.S. can mods please delete the dupes of this news. I hate seeing the top of our recruiting board covered with dupes of the same negative news.

[GATORAZ]

Just a weird situation Caleb saying everything was good until he ad some personal problems this week and there are some interesting rumors we are just going to have to wait this one out.

[dohcvtecpower]

Just a weird situation Caleb saying everything was good until he ad some personal problems this week and there are some interesting rumors we are just going to have to wait this one out.

What are those rumors?

[Briang8r]

Blake Alderman tweeted that now Travonte Valentine is a "soft verbal" for 2014. He's now considering Louisville and ND. Not a good couple days for DTs

[FloridaxGators1]

Blake Alderman tweeted that now Travonte Valentine is a "soft verbal" for 2014. He's now considering Louisville and ND. Not a good couple days for DTs

You have got to be KIDDING ME

[GATORAZ]

Blake Alderman tweeted that now Travonte Valentine is a "soft verbal" for 2014. He's now considering Louisville and ND. Not a good couple days for DTs

he was committed to Louisville before its a long time to NSD for the 2014 class

[dadx4]

Caleb doesn't suprise me at all. I really expected this, he's been wishy washy for months.

[luciaboy]

i don't blame the kids one bit for wanting to experience visits to other schools. This is a once in a lifetime decision. I have heard muschamp on several occassions encourage the kids to take visits to be sure of their decision. there are certainly better ways to make your intentions known and brantley has not handled it well. he is a top 150 player so if uf decides to cut him loose then he will have no problem getting a scholarship from another top program. unfortunately, sometimes you have to let the drama play out and let the kids take their visits. i would just make sure we got the last visit especially after last years debacle

[stomp_and_chomp]

Blake Alderman tweeted that now Travonte Valentine is a "soft verbal" for 2014. He's now considering Louisville and ND. Not a good couple days for DTs

Like many have said, it's a long way until 2014 NSD.... BUT at least the 2014 DT talent is pretty deep, especially in the state.... There are 3 who are neck-and-neck, imho - Travonte Valentine, Demarcus Christmas and Khairi Clark. Getting 1 of those 3 is pretty crucial, getting 2 would be awesome. With all the coaching movement going on at FSU, it's not hard to imagine we'll take another run at Christmas... along with Ware (WDE/LB) and JC Jackson (DB/WR)... most recently Delvin Purifoy (LB)... It's a good thing so many of their commits have interest in us.

I think Khairi Clark is best of all, but it'll be hard to pull him out of South Florida, I would imagine. The kid has an offer from every program.

[GATORnGA31909]

VH3 just tweeted Brantley is coming back to UF

[gator7_5]

Nice! Hope its true!

[GATORnGA31909]

Zach A then tweeted he asked him if it were true and Caleb said "no comment"

[tedb]

Zach A then tweeted he asked him if it were true and Caleb said "no comment"

Whatever he is going to do, he was probably told to shut up.

[GATORnGA31909]

Whatever he is going to do, he was probably told to shut up.

exactly..muschamp put the lid on him

[ETGator1]

I presumed Brantley would decommit from day 1 last January. Valentine's commitment won't hold up. Long term commitments breakdown far more often than not.

[sHiNeR2]

I presumed Brantley would decommit from day 1 last January. Valentine's commitment won't hold up. Long term commitments breakdown far more often than not.

Actually studies show that commitments stick more often than not.

[gator7_5]

I presumed Brantley would decommit from day 1 last January. Valentine's commitment won't hold up. Long term commitments breakdown far more often than not.

Not true at all. Someone crunched the numbers around here recently and I think over 90% of early commits stick. It's huge to get them. Just seems that way because you always remember the decommits, not the guys who stick.

[Nicho]

Not true at all. Someone crunched the numbers around here recently and I think over90% of early commits stick. It's huge to get them. Just seems that way because you always remember the decommits, not the guys who stick.

+1

Early commits might be more likely to bolt than later ones, but they are still more likely to stick than to bolt.

[UFreak]

Any chance that Brantley decommitted because he knows the only way he can commit on tv at an All-American game if he is not committed while at the game. In other words, he wants to be part of the spectacle?

[Zanso]

Any chance that Brantley decommitted because he knows the only way he can commit on tv at an All-American game if he is not committed while at the game. In other words, he wants to be part of the spectacle?

Probably.

[Percy4Prez]

Do any of you realize that maybe these kids read the boards? I don't get all the bashing, especially with a 4-5 star recruit who has the possibility of becoming a Gator in the end. Don't turn them off from re-committing. Smh

[UFG8rGuy3283]

Do any of you realize that maybe these kids read the boards? I don't get all the bashing, especially with a 4-5 star recruit who has the possibility of becoming a Gator in the end. Don't turn them off from re-committing. Smh

This has been discussed numerous times. No one should be "bashing" the kid, obviously, but questioning what's going on is normal and pretty much what these boards are designed for. I'm pretty certain that most are aware that some kids read these boards. Every fan base has it's negative critics.

Plus, if a recruit doesn't think that there are fans of rival teams out there that will create a false persona just to try to sway a kid to their school, they haven't seen enough of that catfish show.

People nowadays are pretty ruthless.

[32250Gator]

Jax 1010xl morning radio show reported this AM that Kelvin Taylor & Brantley got into a physical fight, and Brantley took the worst of it. Wonder if this has to do with Caleb backing out?

[gator7_5]

Jax 1010xl morning radio show reported this AM that Kelvin Taylor & Brantley got into a physical fight, and Brantley took the worst of it. Wonder if this has to do with Caleb backing out?

WOW if true, and that would make sense. They usually wait until spring practice for that. Hope they can move on from it.

[GatorMasta]

BS I don't believe that for a second.

[GatorAvatar]

Jax 1010xl morning radio show reported this AM that Kelvin Taylor & Brantley got into a physical fight, and Brantley took the worst of it. Wonder if this has to do with Caleb backing out?

Brantley is a huge kid...he would snap Kelvin like a twig. I don't believe this sh!+

[GatorMasta]

When would they even have the time to get heated enough at each other to have such an altercation at these events?

[GATORAZ]

When would they even have the time to get heated enough at each other to have such an altercation at these events?

they practice on the field for like 2-3 hours a day that's it

[UFreak]

Maybe Kelvin told Caleb to pick it up when he was reportedly walking off the field. Maybe Kelvin said, "Come on man. We are Gators, we need to represent." And then Caleb told Kelvin to go get bent and then Kelvin whipped his ass?

[gator7_5]

Off topic slightly, but to think a 215 lb rb couldn't whip a dl's ass is nonsense. Fighting has very little to do with size. I've seen plenty of small guys whip big guys in a fight.

[elvislisa]

I don't know what it means or if it's true, but I heard the same thing this morning. If it is...it can mean one of two things (or both)....

1.) Kelvin is more of a beast than I thought (which I like)
2.) We should be a little worried about a 300+ lineman getting beat up by a guy 90 lbs lighter! Doesn't bode well for him.

Until we get more details on when or how this happened it's hard to draw any conclusions.

I personally have a feeling Taylor is sick and tired of all the flip-flopping and probably gave him a piece of his mind. That with the rumors that during the group picture (of all the Gator commits) Brantley was yelling "Roll Tide" can make you do some crazy things. Now that he's being tight-lipped and giving the ol' "no comment" to any questions we may never know the truth - especially if he ends up at UF. Either way, DT is a big need IMO and whether he's a headcase or not, we could really use CB.

[gator7_5]

Third conclusion is that CB has A LOT of growing up to do, or he won't last a semester. No matter where he goes.

[gatorchamp27]

Kelvin gave him that ol 1-2. Lol

[tedb]

Maybe CB didn't think it could happen either - until it did.

[swampspring]

Agree, it's foolish to think a little guy can't beat up a big guy. Now obviously, all things being equal, including fighting ability, the bigger guy has the advantage, but as well all know in life, smaller fish are the most scrappiest. Do I think this happened? Who knows? Taylor seems like a really good kid so regardless of where Brantley goes, Taylor probably had good reason to give him a beating.

[GatorMasta]

To be fair...Kelvin isn't exactly a "little guy" himself..

[DieAGator]

Brantley is a huge kid...he would snap Kelvin like a twig. I don't believe this sh!+

You often miscalculate. There was video posted of KT punking a guy bigger bigger guy in drills with ease. If Kelvin got the jump on CB would not surprise me at all.

[LAGatorDoc]

You often miscalculate. There was video posted of KT punking a guy bigger bigger guy in drills with ease. If Kelvin got the jump on CB would not surprise me at all.

Seriously this talk needs to STOP

[GatorAvatar]

Off topic slightly, but to think a 215 lb rb couldn't whip a dl's ass is nonsense. Fighting has very little to do with size. I've seen plenty of small guys whip big guys in a fight. Obese guys you mean...