Top Targets Left?

[GATORAZ]

It's amazing that his name still holds value after he's proven how uncommitted he can be. I think that kept Stephon Diggs from OSU

that is not what kept Diggs from OSU.

[UFFL]

that is not what kept Diggs from OSU.

What did?

[MadduxFanII]

If Meyer can sway Florida kids, legacies and commitments away from us, that speaks poorly of Muschamp, not Meyer. It is not Urban Meyer's job to worry about our feelings.

[Zanso]

If Meyer can sway Florida kids, legacies and commitments away from us, that speaks poorly of Muschamp, not Meyer. It is not Urban Meyer's job to worry about our feelings.

Or how about not every single prospect wants to come to UF?

Whether it be personal reasons, they feel like they fit better somewhere else etc. some people just prefer other schools.

You can't win them all, do you see a coach that has the #1 recruit in each respective position? Just because we don't get EVERY recruit we want ever, doesn't mean it's the head coach's fault.

Obviously he's doing something right because we're recruiting really well right now.

[MadduxFanII]

Or how about not every single prospect wants to come to UF?

Whether it be personal reasons, they feel like they fit better somewhere else etc. some people just prefer other schools.

You can't win them all, do you see a coach that has the #1 recruit in each respective position? Just because we don't get EVERY recruit we want ever, doesn't mean it's the head coach's fault.

Obviously he's doing something right because we're recruiting really well right now.

Fair enough.

[GATORAZ]

What did?

I think Mike Locksley going to Maryland and people treating Diggs like a rock star before he ever was a student. Plus his family gets to go to ever home football game. The kid is larger than life at Maryland

[UFFL]

I think Mike Locksley going to Maryland and people treating Diggs like a rock star before he ever was a student. Plus his family gets to go to ever home football game. The kid is larger than life at Maryland

Yeah I agree, the big fish-small pond thing was important for him. I just thought his mom and Jelani Jenkins's mom were friends and she was trashing Urban or something like that. Wish we had gotten him. Or Nelson Agholor. But right now, we look pretty good :joecool:

[GATORAZ]

Yeah I agree, the big fish-small pond thing was important for him. I just thought his mom and Jelani Jenkins's mom were friends and she was trashing Urban or something like that. Wish we had gotten him. Or Nelson Agholor. But right now, we look pretty good :joecool:

I am not sure if she would trash Urban. We should have went after Cooper who is now at Alabama. Diggs is so much better than any WR we have on the roster.

[HudsonGator]

Yeah, Saban got a good one in Cooper.

[LAGatorDoc]

its only going to get worse Urban is about to do some serious work on the recruiting trail in the next few years

I am not too worried about UM, he may pick up a few recruits over the next 2 maybe 3 years that would be considering us, but it will end there... Have you seen him? Dude looks like Skeletor or Mumra (Thundercats). He's not gonna last much longer even at Ohio State. He has regressed like crazy and I'm sure he broke his pact... I feel for the man, but dude isn't made out for this stuff IMHO, for his own health and sanity. Wonder how his daughter is doing in volleyball??

[Itssaul]

How come that LB from Miami isn't on our list?
Did something happen early on?
He looks real.

[LAGatorDoc]

Coaches thought he was too small to be LB.

[LAGatorDoc]

Coaches thought he was too small to be LB.

Matthew Thomas

[Itssaul]

I feel like a 6 foot 3 18 year old has some room to grow.

I hope it doesn't bite the coaches in the arse. He's looking at bama and FSU. Would be bad if he turns out to be a stud.

Who knows tho.

[GATORAZ]

I am not too worried about UM, he may pick up a few recruits over the next 2 maybe 3 years that would be considering us, but it will end there... Have you seen him? Dude looks like Skeletor or Mumra (Thundercats). He's not gonna last much longer even at Ohio State. He has regressed like crazy and I'm sure he broke his pact... I feel for the man, but dude isn't made out for this stuff IMHO, for his own health and sanity. Wonder how his daughter is doing in volleyball??

Yes I have seen him I think he will be fine. No need to worry about anybody on the recruiting trail CWM will bring in good kids but Urban will get some big time players he wants. A lot of these 2014 kids like UM but a lot of 2014 kids love us I think I will make that 2014 thread after the Missouri game. If we dont get another corner in this class dont panic we will have to say no to some real good kids in 2014.

[GATORAZ]

Marcell Harris will make his decision on Nov. 16th. Looks good for the Gators.

[g8r925]

Marcell Harris will make his decision on Nov. 16th. Looks good for the Gators.

sounds good, I also saw the article on the front page about Gilmore, what are your thought about him. Do we get him or does he got to LSU

[GATORAZ]

sounds good, I also saw the article on the front page about Gilmore, what are your thought about him. Do we get him or does he got to LSU

he has always had an infatuation with LSU but we have made up a ton of ground it just matters how the LSU trip goes.

[GATORAZ]

John Franklin a QB from Alex Collins high school just got offered by FSU. Expect Collins to decommit from Miami and go to FSU now. FSU is pulling a 2 for 1 deal they want Collins bad so Franklin gets to go to FSU in a package with Collins.

[GATORAZ]

Because of Auburns troubles JaQuay Williams might give Florida a look he was a 2012 prospect at WR. He didn’t qualify for Auburn so he went Fork Union Military Academy. JaQuay is committed to Auburn but that could change he would enroll in January.

[g8r925]

Because of Auburns troubles JaQuay Williams might give Florida a look he was a 2012 prospect at WR. He didn’t qualify for Auburn so he went Fork Union Military Academy. JaQuay is committed to Auburn but that could change he would enroll in January.

I can't remember this kid, is he a difference maker at wr, or just another roster spot.

[GATORAZ]

I can't remember this kid, is he a difference maker at wr, or just another roster spot.

he is big strong and has great hands not the fastest kid but adequate speed the staff would probably take him. Difficult 1 vs 1 cover in a few years .

[MadduxFanII]

I'm sold.

Of course, at this point I'd gladly recruit one of those frisbee-catching dogs you can see on ESPN2 from time-to-time.

[GATORAZ]

JaQuay Williams decommitted from Auburn

[GATORAZ]

Georgia has been working on JaQuay for awhile now

[StrangeGator]

JaQuay was a top 100 prospect. We went pretty hard after him. Nobody remembers because we were all so sure we'd get either Diggs or Agholor. JaQuay is a good sized kid with great hands. I was concerned about his academics while we were recruiting him. He came from a pretty shaky home situation before he moved to Fayette County. Hopefully he got a good foundation at Fork Union. Isn't that where Lawrence Wright prepped before coming to UF? Most of us could have benefitted from a year of military school.

[StrangeGator]

This is another kid that my nephew was friendly with, though not as close as with Q. Williams. I should check in with him and see if he knows what's up. He called every one of the Sandy Creek commitments last year. Might be harder with this kid since he only went to Sandy Creek for a year.

Interesting how many kids are moving from clear across the state to play football there. Probably has a little bit to do with big churches, lots of jobs and involved parents. Normally, I'd be suspicious, but the top prospects seem to all go to different schools.

[StrangeGator]

I'm sold.

Of course, at this point I'd gladly recruit one of those frisbee-catching dogs you can see on ESPN2 from time-to-time.

They've got nice VJ though and they're very hard to cover one-one-one. Just not to swift with the blocking schemes.

[StrangeGator]

Need some new DTs on the board. Probably less than fifty fifty we get Adams or Gilmore. Do we have a Plan B, or better yet, a Plan A-? Preps? JUCO? Returning veteran?

[GATORAZ]

Need some new DTs on the board. Probably less than fifty fifty we get Adams or Gilmore. Do we have a Plan B, or better yet, a Plan A-? Preps? JUCO? Returning veteran?

they are looking at some JUCO's

[GATORAZ]

JUCO DT & Miss st commit Darius Cummings is visiting Florida next weekend
Florida is also looking at JUCO DT & North Carolina commit Jarran Reed

[The_Graygator]

Hate the JUCO route but sometimes you just can;t help but do it when numbers catch you off guard.

We have to get two more DT's in this class IMO, and really clean up in the 2014 class.

[GATORAZ]

Hate the JUCO route but sometimes you just can;t help but do it when numbers catch you off guard.

We have to get two more DT's in this class IMO, and really clean up in the 2014 class.

why would Florida need to "clean up in 2014"?

[GATORAZ]

Marquez North says UT and North Carolina lead he is going to visit Ohio State in a few weeks and will visit Florida again in December

[VandyGator13]

Marquez North says UT and North Carolina lead he is going to visit Ohio State in a few weeks and will visit Florida again in December

It being this late in the season and have UT and UNC as your leaders, to me doesn't bode well for UF come NSD...anything can happen though!

[DieAGator]

I could use some mentoring here. We have had a great season and on defense we should look good to any recruit. Why we having trouble when, aside from Bama, we look as good as any team in the conference?

[GATORAZ]

I could use some mentoring here. We have had a great season and on defense we should look good to any recruit. Why we having trouble when, aside from Bama, we look as good as any team in the conference?

I am confused where do you think we are having trouble in recruiting? We are top 5 in every recruiting service

[gatorlaw15]

I am confused where do you think we are having trouble in recruiting? We are top 5 in every recruiting service

Probably because some gator fans think that anything below #1 recruiting class/winning a national title every year is not good enough.

[VandyGator13]

I understand that we are top 5 in rankings; however, is it wrong of me to be a little concerned that we don't seem to be able to land the impact weapon on offense that we desperately need?

Also, I have question hopefully someone can answer. How good is Kelvin Taylor? I've heard that he is good getting to the hole, but lacks the ability to pull away from defenders. Is their a recent college player that he can be compared to? I'm not old enough to remember football past '04 haha

[GATORAZ]

I understand that we are top 5 in rankings; however, is it wrong of me to be a little concerned that we don't seem to be able to land the impact weapon on offense that we desperately need?

Also, I have question hopefully someone can answer. How good is Kelvin Taylor? I've heard that he is good getting to the hole, but lacks the ability to pull away from defenders. Is their a recent college player that he can be compared to? I'm not old enough to remember football past '04 haha

We are lacking that home run threat on offense but those guys are really hard to get and there are only a few of them.

Kelvin Taylor is the best 5 yard back in the country. He has great vision balance power and an excellent jump cut. He is not a home run threat. Player to compare him to is hard maybe Mark Ingram.

[VandyGator13]

We are lacking that home run threat on offense but those guys are really hard to get and there are only a few of them.

Kelvin Taylor is the best 5 yard back in the country. He has great vision balance power and an excellent jump cut. He is not a home run threat. Player to compare him to is hard maybe Mark Ingram.

Thanks! I understand that those home run players can be difficult to come by...I feel like our offense, from now on, is going to be loaded with consistent, reliable players. That will allow them to make big plays because Pease will put them in a position to succeed.

[g8r925]

I like your comparison to Mark Ingram and Kelvin Taylor, and I think we have another Rb in Adam Lane that will be just like the Rb from Tampa Bay in Doug Martin.

[rburnett]

I understand that we are top 5 in rankings; however, is it wrong of me to be a little concerned that we don't seem to be able to land the impact weapon on offense that we desperately need?

Also, I have question hopefully someone can answer. How good is Kelvin Taylor? I've heard that he is good getting to the hole, but lacks the ability to pull away from defenders. Is their a recent college player that he can be compared to? I'm not old enough to remember football past '04 haha

go youtube his videos... not that hard to find out for yourself. He has the best vision and cutting ability we've seen in years. Not a 4.4 burner type of guy, but he wil play early and often. No concerns about the RB position for years to come. Brown, Jones, Taylor and Lane... loaded.

I think your concern is misplaced.. WR is where we have come up short the past 2-3 classes.

[DeBigLeezard]

Just imagine if we had a Cooper that Alabama had last night.
Or a Swopes that TAMU had...
Some of our guys have got to really step up.
I expected more out of Hammonds this year.
Perhaps I am not seeing the whole picture.
Does Hammond have enough time to get to his spot?
Are the routes being run with exactness?
What about Pittman?... Dunbar?

[ametcalf]

yeah we should be good to go at RB, and I agree that WR is the concern. It's asking a lot for a freshman to come in, like Fulwood and Bailey, and contribute big time....but I'm really hoping that things work out well and fast for Fulwood. Is either one an EE?

I too was hoping for more production this year from our WR position, but unfortunately it is what it is.....and that includes thoughts about the OL. We'll see what it's lookin' like come spring.

Taylor, Jones, Brown and Lane is nice a stable of backs!

[GATORAZ]

yeah we should be good to go at RB, and I agree that WR is the concern. It's asking a lot for a freshman to come in, like Fulwood and Bailey, and contribute big time....but I'm really hoping that things work out well and fast for Fulwood. Is either one an EE?

I

nope which is one of the main reasons I dont see them having a major impact next year

[dohcvtecpower]

So with Dooley getting fired do we have a chance at any of their recruits or leaning UT recruits?

[GATORAZ]

rumors are if Gene gets fired at Auburn LB Trey Johnson might switch to the Gators

[GATORAZ]

So with Dooley getting fired do we have a chance at any of their recruits or leaning UT recruits?

We might give DE Jason Carr a look. WR Marquez North was a heavy Vol lean he plans to visit Florida again but as of right now North Carolina probably leads since they can complete a forward pass.

[dohcvtecpower]

We might give DE Jason Carr a look. WR Marquez North was a heavy Vol lean he plans to visit Florida again but as of right now North Carolina probably leads since they can complete a forward pass.

Haha. I know man. We need to find a way in the fsu game to get the vertical passing game going. It may give recruits hope. I know we have a good wr corp coming in.

[GATORAZ]

Demarcus Robinson is sticking with Clemson

[The_Graygator]

why would Florida need to "clean up in 2014"?

On DT's, which we will seem to be a little short of next season. Just like having that depth on the LOS.

[GATORAZ]

On DT's, which we will seem to be a little short of next season. Just like having that depth on the LOS.

The crazy thing is depth should be fine by 2014. Riles, Brantley Ivey Bullard Williams. We already have Valentine for 2014 hoepfully we can take 1 or 2 more in that class.

Ivey might visit FSU but I am not worried kids whole family roots for the Gators.

[The_Graygator]

Hope you're right, but I'd still like three DT's total in this year's class myself.

[GATORAZ]

Hope you're right, but I'd still like three DT's total in this year's class myself.

pretty sure we are going to take a JUCO

[GATORAZ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7FE32fJNqc

[revthejedi]

The addition of North would really push this class over the top, at this point I just hope we have a legit shot at landing him.

[Jaggator]

GOOD NEWS from Twitter (11-12-12)

"JUCO OT Trenton Brown. #Gators are his leader. RT “@512_ItsNMe: Coach Muschamp and Coach Davis was at my game yesterday! #DatsDatLove”

https://twitter.com/ZachAbolverdi/statuses/268068925105909760

[ametcalf]

Nice!!!

[MadduxFanII]

"Were," Trenton. Muschamp and Davis WERE at your game yesterday.

[GATORAZ]

Gators have offered Kennard Swanson he is a Fullback Lakeland, FL. Right now he is committed to LSU. Not sure what kind of shot we have with him but would love to take a good fullback in this class. Here are some highlights of him playing DL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je3JkPIwDgM

[GATORAZ]

FSU RB Ryan Green will take a visit to Florida soon dont expect him to flip unless Jimbo takes another job

[The_Graygator]

pretty sure we are going to take a JUCO

Ah, sounds good to me. It helps with the depth problem next year.

How's the next year(2014), looking in DT prospects though? Lot more available?

[LAGatorDoc]

Ah, sounds good to me. It helps with the depth problem next year.

How's the next year(2014), looking in DT prospects though? Lot more available?

We lost Christmas but signed a Valentine

[GATORAZ]

Ah, sounds good to me. It helps with the depth problem next year.

How's the next year(2014), looking in DT prospects though? Lot more available?

Its early Florida already has Valentine. FSU took Christmas & I think Miami probably leads for Khairi Clark. Those are the big 3 DT in Florida next year.

Jamiyus Pittman from Georgia took a visit to Gainsville for the LSU and South Carolina games but doesnt have a offer yet. He is from the same school as Octavius Jackson.

Big guys take longer to develop and thus take longer to evaluate

[GATORAZ]

Right now Jarran Reed (UNC commit) and Cumming (Ole miss commit) & Toby Johnson are the JUCO DT offers out. Jarrren Reed has 3 years eligibilty I think.

[gatorbait1]

Right now Jarran Reed (UNC commit) and Cumming (Ole miss commit) & Toby Johnson are the JUCO DT offers out. Jarrren Reed has 3 years eligibilty I think.

Do u happen to no how big those juco dts are? just wondering

[GATORAZ]

Do u happen to no how big those juco dts are? just wondering

off the top of my head I think Cummings and Reed are like 6-3 300 lbs. Johnson is a little but bigger he also just tore his knee so he wouldn't be ready to play next year.

[GATORAZ]

highlights of Reed & Cummings

Jarren Reed http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2008073/highlights/31677374

Darius Cummings http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2008095/highlights/31607374

[gatordude15]

Looking good for UF as Reed named them his co-leader along with Ole Miss after decommitting from UNC. Hopefully we can snag him and have him give us the production and depth that Jacobs has given us this year.

Go Gators!

[GATORAZ]

Auburn LB commit Trey Johnson will visit Florida December 15th he is visiting Ohio State for the Michigan game

[GATORAZ]

DE Eric Mayes is coming this weekend for a visit. He doenst have an offer yet.
I am going to make a top target 2.0 thread today sine this thread is all over the place.

[DieAGator]

Seems like staff is having to reach into the bag a little since a few of our commits aren't certain and other prospects chose other schools or don't seem to be favoring us.

[GATORAZ]

Seems like staff is having to reach into the bag a little since a few of our commits aren't certain and other prospects chose other schools or don't seem to be favoring us.

while true I think most of these players have been on the staffs radar for awhile

[DieAGator]

while true I think most of these players have been on the staffs radar for awhile

Yep but like any good-great recruiting staff they have their Bs and Cs on the board. I think we took a few decent players to fill the class hoping they wouldn't scare off the bigger name recruits we needed to close out a really good class. From here our ranking stands the chance to slip some just because it didn't work out with the bigger names that didn't pick us or probably go elsewhere. Hoping for a surprise or two.

[GATORAZ]

Yep but like any good-great recruiting staff they have their Bs and Cs on the board. I think we took a few decent players to fill the class hoping they wouldn't scare off the bigger name recruits we needed to close out a really good class. From here our ranking stands the chance to slip some just because it didn't work out with the bigger names that didn't pick us or probably go elsewhere. Hoping for a surprise or two.

Well you shouldnt care about rankings. I also think the recruits we finish with might be our biggest contributors on the field next year.

[Gator4Christ]

Gator....

Who os leading for McQuay...tonight is first time ive seen him play, on tv anyway....who is leading for him? He's equally good on both sides of the ball and just wondering

[GATORAZ]

Gator....

Who os leading for McQuay...tonight is first time ive seen him play, on tv anyway....who is leading for him? He's equally good on both sides of the ball and just wondering

hard to say but probably USC he wanted to commit months ago when they were full now they have a open spot.

[Gator4Christ]

hard to say but probably USC he wanted to commit months ago when they were full now they have a open spot.

I did hear that he wouldnt commit until the UA game in january.....so didnt know if any outside hope of Jones and Bailey helping his decision

Thanks for the infp

[GATORAZ]

I did hear that he wouldnt commit until the UA game in january.....so didnt know if any outside hope of Jones and Bailey helping his decision

Thanks for the infp

Gators haven't been really recruiting him. He is looking at Vandy FSU Michigan as well.

[Gator4Christ]

May be a stretch, but looks like he has the tangibles to grow into an OLB or down safety

Switching gears....the ILB from Auburn, know OSU is in the mix, but mentioned UF was in the loop also, or too many variables?

[GATORAZ]

May be a stretch, but looks like he has the tangibles to grow into an OLB or down safety

Switching gears....the ILB from Auburn, know OSU is in the mix, but mentioned UF was in the loop also, or too many variables?

I think both teams have a good shot at Trey. Urban is going to get a top ILB though. Hopefully it is Mike Mitchell and not one of our current commits or Trey.

[Gator4Christ]

I think both teams have a good shot at Trey. Urban is going to get a top ILB though. Hopefully it is Mike Mitchell and not one of our current commits or Trey.

My thoughts exactly. Hoping we don't lose a lb commit and gain Trey

Appreciate the info and updates

[GATORAZ]

Swanson the LSU FB commit that we just offered was at the game today

[GATORAZ]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A78Sw-ECAAEr3sX.jpg:large

[Itssaul]

I hear Riggs is transferring.

I doubt that'll hit our depth chart too hard considering the studs we have at DB.
Any idea if we can get some more inside thickness this cycle or next, who would be the top targets left?

[UFFL]

I hear Riggs is transferring.

I doubt that'll hit our depth chart too hard considering the studs we have at DB.
Any idea if we can get some more inside thickness this cycle or next, who would be the top targets left?

he is??

[Itssaul]

he is??

He made it seem like he is and gatorfan22 has said Some players have been offered a transfer.

Riggs' twitter said something along the lines of "sometimes you gatta do what's best for you"

Him being out for so long makes it seem like he will transfer, especially since the original injury report said out for 4 weeks. Also we are stacked at DB and for him to come off an injury and start will be hard. In fact I see VH3 playing over him because muschamp has said if a player is worse than another now, but will be better an the other with playing time he'll play the worse one now to allow him to develop.

[UFFL]

He made it seem like he is and gatorfan22 has said Some players have been offered a transfer.

Riggs' twitter said something along the lines of "sometimes you gatta do what's best for you"

Him being out for so long makes it seem like he will transfer, especially since the original injury report said out for 4 weeks. Also we are stacked at DB and for him to come off an injury and start will be hard. In fact I see VH3 playing over him because muschamp has said if a player is worse than another now, but will be better an the other with playing time he'll play the worse one now to allow him to develop.

Well Muschamp does like corners with size. I like Riggs but if he's gotta do what he's gotta do, then I support him

[DieAGator]

AZ, who is pictured there?

[Zanso]

AZ, who is pictured there?

Nick Washington/Ogundeko

[Itssaul]

Well Muschamp does like corners with size. I like Riggs but if he's gotta do what he's gotta do, then I support him

I loved Riggs, but yeah if he needs to move on then so be it, he will ball all over the other teams he plays next year

Listen to me assuming its 100% official pshh silly me.

[UFFL]

Hey GATORAZ, with the Dooley situation, how is North looking?

[Itssaul]

Hey GATORAZ, with the Dooley situation, how is North looking?

Also news on Ramsey? With USC losing so much, makes you think he's want to come on over to UF. I'm assuming UT is out of the picture

Edit: idk if they ever were in the picture

[LAGatorDoc]

Also news on Ramsey? With USC losing so much, makes you think he's want to come on over to UF. I'm assuming UT is out of the picture

Edit: idk if they ever were in the picture

I think although Ramsey is a take if he wants in, the staff cooled a little because of space issues and CB not being a position of need with Roberson, Watkins, Poole, VHIII, Purifoy, Riggs, and Brown being here next year. We also have 3 studs we are considering for 2014 that are similar in size, physicality and speed. Although I do think Ramsey would help us at WR right away

[VandyGator13]

Although I do think Ramsey would help us at WR right away

My thought exactly..he could be like USCw Marquise Lee by switching from DB to being a stud WR here

[Zanso]

My thought exactly..he could be like USCw Marquise Lee by switching from DB to being a stud WR here

I think he would be one of the better WR prospects we have, definitely would be a good idea bringing him in as a WR.

VH3 is a pretty nasty receiver too but he's also too good at CB to not play him there.

[DieAGator]

I think he would be one of the better WR prospects we have, definitely would be a good idea bringing him in as a WR.

Well, have to say, I'm wondering if we jumped the gun on WRs having four already.

[GATORAZ]

I havent heard about Riggs but will look into it.

I dont think Pop Saunders will be on the team next year.

Ramsey cooled on the Gators not the other way around. We have a shot but I think we are behind team like USC Bama and maybe Vandy.

Ramsey knows his future is at DB.

[UFFL]

I havent heard about Riggs but will look into it.

I dont think Pop Saunders will be on the team next year.

Ramsey cooled on the Gators not the other way around. We have a shot but I think we are behind team like USC Bama and maybe Vandy.

Ramsey knows his future is at DB.

Do you think Saunders is being kicked off the team? What happened?

[GATORAZ]

Do you think Saunders is being kicked off the team? What happened?

Pop has another fake injury . I assume Pop failed another drug test and will be told to transfer.

[UFFL]

Pop has another fake injury . I assume Pop failed another drug test and will be told to transfer.

Yeah it did seem strange that Muschamp was so certain Saunders would miss the bowl game

[g8r925]

There are some that just aren't going to be part of this team next yr, some coaches refer to it as deadwood. And the roster is full of deadwood. With Pop that mysterious knee injury just keeps getting worse right before games every week (wink wink). And I like Riggs but like others have said already he won't break into the depth chart with the talent we have already at corner, with Watkins, Purifoy, and Roberson. And when it comes to the safety position, I would think that maybe Showers or Gorman would think about transfer, due to Neal and Washington being in this class along with Elam staying another yr along with Marcus Maye already being here and having a good size advantage over both of them.

Don't take anything I've mentioned as the gospel truth, just thinking out loud. The roster is stacked at DB and I just don't see how we hold onto all of these guys when there is just so much playing time to be handed out.

You may see Westbrook be asked to leave as well, due to him being out of position and not really having the space for him on D anymore. He may stick at TE but he would have to improve quite a bit over the spring to be a viable option at TE.

[Itssaul]

There are some that just aren't going to be part of this team next yr, some coaches refer to it as deadwood. And the roster is full of deadwood. With Pop that mysterious knee injury just keeps getting worse right before games every week (wink wink). And I like Riggs but like others have said already he won't break into the depth chart with the talent we have already at corner, with Watkins, Purifoy, and Roberson. And when it comes to the safety position, I would think that maybe Showers or Gorman would think about transfer, due to Neal and Washington being in this class along with Elam staying another yr along with Marcus Maye already being here and having a good size advantage over both of them.

Don't take anything I've mentioned as the gospel truth, just thinking out loud. The roster is stacked at DB and I just don't see how we hold onto all of these guys when there is just so much playing time to be handed out.

You may see Westbrook be asked to leave as well, due to him being out of position and not really having the space for him on D anymore. He may stick at TE but he would have to improve quite a bit over the spring to be a viable option at TE.

It's funny because I jus cleaned my house up, I assume muschamp is doing the same. No knock on the kids leaving.

[GATORAZ]

There are some that just aren't going to be part of this team next yr, some coaches refer to it as deadwood. And the roster is full of deadwood. With Pop that mysterious knee injury just keeps getting worse right before games every week (wink wink). And I like Riggs but like others have said already he won't break into the depth chart with the talent we have already at corner, with Watkins, Purifoy, and Roberson. And when it comes to the safety position, I would think that maybe Showers or Gorman would think about transfer, due to Neal and Washington being in this class along with Elam staying another yr along with Marcus Maye already being here and having a good size advantage over both of them.


I see both Showers and Gorman playing next year. There are so many things that you have to know to play safety at Florida I cant see freshmen beating those two out. Remember Showers and Gorman were highly rated recruits out of high school as well. Riggs plays a lot when healthy.

[GATORAZ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja24zv7MJIE

[PSGator66]

What about the JUCO OL - Brown?

[GATORAZ]

What about the JUCO OL - Brown?
Florida still leads he still has more visits to take. He is going to Oklahoma this weekend.

[LAGatorDoc]

Florida still leads he still has more visits to take. He is going to Oklahoma this weekend.

I thought he was going to FSU this weekend

[GATORAZ]

I thought he was going to FSU this weekend

you are right he is going to FSU.

[TnCamoGator]

I see both Showers and Gorman playing next year. There are so many things that you have to know to play safety at Florida I cant see freshmen beating those two out. Remember Showers and Gorman were highly rated recruits out of high school as well. Riggs plays a lot when healthy.

Yeah, Showers plays a pretty good amount each game. He sees time at safety and also ST... When he is on the field I do tend to see him around the ball quite often. He's only a RS freshman and he already contributes so I don't see him leaving. Heck he might even take Evans place next year if he gets more physical in the off season. As for Gorman, he seems like he could be a pretty good player, i just don't remember seeing too much of him. Is he being redshirted or is he just playing ST only?

[GATORAZ]

Yeah, Showers plays a pretty good amount each game. He sees time at safety and also ST... When he is on the field I do tend to see him around the ball quite often. He's only a RS freshman and he already contributes so I don't see him leaving. Heck he might even take Evans place next year if he gets more physical in the off season. As for Gorman, he seems like he could be a pretty good player, i just don't remember seeing too much of him. Is he being redshirted or is he just playing ST only?
Showers and Gorman should play plenty next year. Gorman is not red shirting.

[TnCamoGator]

Showers and Gorman should play plenty next year. Gorman is not red shirting.

Who do you see starting opposite of Elam next year?

[GATORAZ]

Who do you see starting opposite of Elam next year?

I am not sure we will just have to wait until the spring. There are so many options for that spot next year. I expect to see more rotation than ever there. I am still not sure Elam comes back.

[axer13]

I am not sure we will just have to wait until the spring. There are so many options for that spot next year. I expect to see more rotation than ever there. I am still not sure Elam comes back.

I agree I would be shocked if Elam or Floyd came back. Im not even sure Easley is coming back. Sure would love to have them though.

[GATORAZ]

Right now it for North it looks like 1 UNC 2 VOLS 3 Florida 4 Clemson 3 and 4 could flip flop. And yes the Vols are a head of Florida even without a coach. The family will wait and see who the VOLS hire.

[GATORAZ]

Trey Johnson Sr highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJdn5tvKZaU#!

[LAGatorDoc]

Trey Johnson Sr highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJdn5tvKZaU#!

Looks good. Strong tackling and hitting skills. Closing speed decent but Harris seems quicker to the ball from 10 yrds further back, but he's a linebacker. Looks like a tweener b/w ILB and OLB

[GATORAZ]

Looks good. Strong tackling and hitting skills. Closing speed decent but Harris seems quicker to the ball from 10 yrds further back, but he's a linebacker. Looks like a tweener b/w ILB and OLB

he is at tOSU this weekend

[GATORAZ]

went over to Volnation to read more about thier coacing search. While I was over there read that Jason Carr "Officially visiting Alabama, Florida, and Ole Miss in the coming weeks. He's trying to decide if he wants to visit Knoxville or Tuscaloosa this weekend."

Not sure how true it is but as I said in another thread he is the only kid I can see us going after

highlights

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/794778/highlights/7728378

[MadduxFanII]

If North isn't convinced at this point that UF is a better situation than Tennessee, it's difficult for me to imagine what can possibly make that case to him. The coaches aren't allowed to throw up their hands in frustration and stop recruiting Marquez, so I'm sure they'll give it the ol' college try. But it seems obvious that fans shouldn't have any sort of hope that North will sign here.

[GATORAZ]

If North isn't convinced at this point that UF is a better situation than Tennessee, it's difficult for me to imagine what can possibly make that case to him. The coaches aren't allowed to throw up their hands in frustration and stop recruiting Marquez, so I'm sure they'll give it the ol' college try. But it seems obvious that fans shouldn't have any sort of hope that North will sign here.

I dont think anybody expects North to pick Florida at this point. The right WR coach might be able to get his fathers attention though.

[VandyGator13]

GatorAZ,

Have you heard of James Clark, WR from New Smyrna? If so, is he any good and does he have a chance of making into this class as the last receiver?

[GATORAZ]

GatorAZ,

Have you heard of James Clark, WR from New Smyrna? If so, is he any good and does he have a chance of making into this class as the last receiver?

Yes I have heard of Jamses Clark I really do like what he brings to the table probably more than Chris Thompson or Bailey, but I am not sure the staff would take him . Florida needs immediate help not someone that wont be able to contribute until year 2 or 3. Immediate help comes from a top 10 WR or the JUCO ranks. I think you will see some JUCO names start to pop up over the next few weeks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pVxgxMuCTU

[VandyGator13]

Yes I have heard of Jamses Clark I really do like what he brings to the table probably more than Chris Thompson or Bailey, but I am not sure the staff would take him . Florida needs immediate help not someone that wont be able to contribute until year 2 or 3. Immediate help comes from a top 10 WR or the JUCO ranks. I think you will see some JUCO names start to pop up over the next few weeks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pVxgxMuCTU

Dang!! That kid is so smooth! Do the coaches just like Thompson and Bailey better than him? I agree with you and the need for JUCO or a top 10 WR. Thanks for writing me back!

[GATORAZ]

Dang!! That kid is so smooth! Do the coaches just like Thompson and Bailey better than him? I agree with you and the need for JUCO or a top 10 WR. Thanks for writing me back!

Well we haven't seen Thompson or Bailey's Sr film yet either. I am not sure if James Clark camped and how he performed if he did. Chris Thompson earned his spot at camp. Alvin Bailey was the best player on one of the best teams in the country last year. From watching James film it looks like somebody is going to get a big time football player

[VandyGator13]

Well we haven't seen Thompson or Bailey's Sr film yet either. I am not sure if James Clark camped and how he performed if he did. Chris Thompson earned his spot at camp. Alvin Bailey was the best player on one of the best teams in the country last year. From watching James film it looks like somebody is going to get a big time football player

Well put. I appreciate your insight!

[GATORAZ]

Remember this coming week the Gators should pick up commits from Marcell Harris and Trenton Brown

[Zanso]

http://247sports.com/Article/Speedy-wide-receiver-James-Clark-is-hauling-in-offers-76866

Pretty interesting read on Clark, 3.9 GPA and his speed are what impress me.

[StrangeGator]

3.9 GPA and a 10.4 100m. I'd take him in a heartbeat. Too bad he's not a little taller.

[GATORAZ]

after last night I am convinced we need to flip the FB committed to LSU. Joyer gets an injury we have some real problems the FB position is pretty vital in the offense

[DieAGator]

Joyer gets an injury we have some real problems the FB position is pretty vital in the offense

More so than LSU's offense or need at FB position? I'm just wondering why he would flip other than he's an instate guy?

[GATORAZ]

More so than LSU's offense or need at FB position? I'm just wondering why he would flip other than he's an instate guy?

I dont know enough about him to knowing his reasons to flip. He came to the Jville game so he must be interested. I am just saying I think we need to put a full court press on him.

[dohcvtecpower]

after last night I am convinced we need to flip the FB committed to LSU. Joyer gets an injury we have some real problems the FB position is pretty vital in the offense

Yes we do! Hey I though you were going to make a new Top targets left thread? I appreciate and always look forward to your insight on the recruiting front.

[GATORAZ]

just saw that Gators coaches called WR James Clark seems like that type got our attention

He has already taken an official to Purdue will go to northwestern on Dec 7th

After thinking about it I want us to take this kid. While a JUCO would help us right away I would hate to see James tear it up somewhere else. And I dont think we are getting North.

[StrangeGator]

Clark might not be an instant contributor, but down the stretch, he's a can't miss type. I saw take him before NW can get their hands on him. A smart kid like him might get the idea that NW is a better place for him. I know it's different for football players, my family visited 11 campuses for our twins last year and NW put on the most impressive show. They know how to sell that school.

[GATORAZ]

Florida has 21 commits right now Harris and Brown will commit so that gets us to 23. The class will probably end up at 26 or 27 so we only have 3 or 4 spots left.

[Gator4Christ]

Florida has 21 commits right now Harris and Brown will commit so that gets us to 23. The class will probably end up at 26 or 27 so we only have 3 or 4 spots left.

After Harris and Brown......do you foresee one more of each: DL, LB, and athlete/skill?

[GATORAZ]

After Harris and Brown......do you foresee one more of each: DL, LB, and athlete/skill?

1 skill 2 DL if we have no decommits but that's just a guess.

[Gator4Christ]

1 skill 2 DL if we have no decommits but that's just a guess.

Thanks again. Is Trey J. giving UF a look with GC out at Auburn?

[GATORAZ]

Thanks again. Is Trey J. giving UF a look with GC out at Auburn?

I think if we really wanted him we could get him but I dont think we really want him. That being said gator staff will visit Trey this week. Other teams visiting Trey this week are OSU and USCw. Trey still pans to visit Florida (again) Penn state and USCw. Of course he is still committed to Auburn. If we do lose a LB (the only decommit I could see happening) I would expect the staff to push hard for his services.

[Gator4Christ]

If we do lose a LB (the only decommit I could see happening) I would expect the staff to push hard for his services.

Much thanks.... curious about that LB but hopefully all stay committed

[GATORAZ]

Much thanks.... curious about that LB but hopefully all stay committed

Hearns McMillan and Powell are the only committed players taking visits but I expect us to keep them all but would not be shocked if a flip happen.

[UFFL]

Kind of unrelated, but concerning our QB situation, how has Skylar been doing this year? I know he's redshirting, but just overall progress-wise. Is he a viable option if the 2013 and 2014 QB's don't pan out? He looked good on film, and I'm kinda hoping he gets to start when Jeff leaves

[GATORAZ]

Kind of unrelated, but concerning our QB situation, how has Skylar been doing this year? I know he's redshirting, but just overall progress-wise. Is he a viable option if the 2013 and 2014 QB's don't pan out? He looked good on film, and I'm kinda hoping he gets to start when Jeff leaves

No clue how Skylar has played, he is a smart and VERY athletic kid. That release still worries me hopefully Pease can fit that. I think he will end up battling it out with Grier (if we get him) when Jeff leaves.

[GATORAZ]

staff is going to be doing a lot of in home visits over the next few weeks I probably wont update daily of who got a visit maybe weekly

[GATORAZ]

Trey Johnson decommitted from Auburn today

[gatorbait1]

Hearns McMillan and Powell are the only committed players taking visits but I expect us to keep them all but would not be shocked if a flip happen.

All 3 are linebackers too. I would be shocked if they go somewhere else....look at our season this year. Were only gonna get tougher and better but need guys like them to keep our talent, depth and toughness in tact for the future.just my opinion

[GATORAZ]

All 3 are linebackers too. I would be shocked if they go somewhere else....look at our season this year. Were only gonna get tougher and better but need guys like them to keep our talent, depth and toughness in tact for the future.just my opinion

Having a good season helps but people put too much stock in that. tOSU also had a good season and they are desperate for LB help. Hearns is the one that scares me the most.

[Niugator]

Having a good season helps but people put too much stock in that. tOSU also had a good season and they are desperate for LB help. Hearns is the one that scares me the most.

Where would you rank the three lbs in importance to the gators?

[GATORAZ]

Where would you rank the three lbs in importance to the gators?

McMillan > Hearns> Powell. I would probably trade Powell for Trey Johnson BUT Powell could turn into an elite pass rusher if he can add a good amount of weight to his frame.

[GATORAZ]

Ebenezer like Clemson a lot now its going to be a fight for his services

[UFFL]

Ebenezer like Clemson a lot now its going to be a fight for his services

These defensive kids liking schools that don't play defense is very confusing

[GATORAZ]

These defensive kids liking schools that don't play defense is very confusing

Florida cant throw the football but we got some highly recruited WR's. They see the opportunity for early playing time and they think they can be a difference. I think Adams ends up at Clemson.

[Niugator]

Ebenezer like Clemson a lot now its going to be a fight for his services

In your opinion, whose better between ebenezer or daniels, grades aside?

[GATORAZ]

In your opinion, whose better between ebenezer or daniels, grades aside?

Lets put it this way Ebenezer could early enroll while Daniels could enroll right before training camp and I think Daniels would be ahead on the depth chart.

[UFFL]

Lets put it this way Ebenezer could early enroll while Daniels could enroll right before training camp and I think Daniels would be ahead on the depth chart.

How do we look with Daniels?

[GATORAZ]

How do we look with Daniels?

he is our if he has the grades and test scores but that's a big IF.

Marshall and Ole miss are visiting him this week I would expect Young to do the same while in the Midwest. He visits Florida Jan 14th.

[GATORAZ]

Urban sent two coaches to Hearns house today now James Hearns will visit Ohio state Jan 11th hope is 5 degrees when he gets off the plane

[DieAGator]

McMillan > Hearns> Powell. I would probably trade Powell for Trey Johnson BUT Powell could turn into an elite pass rusher if he can add a good amount of weight to his frame.

Scout lists lists McMillan as a soft verbal. Who else is he interested in?

Powell listed at 190lbs. From which position could he be a pass rusher? He doesn't seem likely to be Buck/DE, ever.

Staff still willing to take 3 Safeties, 5 WRs in the class?

[GATORAZ]

Scout lists lists McMillan as a soft verbal. Who else is he interested in?

Powell listed at 190lbs. From which position could he be a pass rusher? He doesn't seem likely to be Buck/DE, ever.

Staff still willing to take 3 Safeties, 5 WRs in the class?

The only team that has a shot at McMillian is tOSU but I don't think he will go there its too far away. Him and his mom did visit tOSU last weekend and tOSU has an in home this week. Powell is going to play OLB we used guys like Neron Ball as pass rushers this year. Powell is going to gain a lot of weight once he gets on campus too.

After Harris they are done at safety. They would like another playmaker in this class WR/RB not sure they get one.

[theologator]

I hear Riggs is transferring.

I doubt that'll hit our depth chart too hard considering the studs we have at DB.
Any idea if we can get some more inside thickness this cycle or next, who would be the top targets left?

The Gators have an absolute logjam at DB - a depth of riches. I have no doubt Riggs can start & star elsewhere. He could well make an NFL roster.

The NFL will find and give opportunity to every Gator on the roster, but a young guy might well get more/better notice with PT elsewhere.

[ETGator1]

Demarcus Walker - could he be a budding Dante Fowler?

[GATORAZ]

RB Alex Collins is my number 1 want right now. If BOOM can add him and a top WR I will cry. tears of joy. FSU getting Green and Collins would be disastrous.

[gatorbait1]

Urban sent two coaches to Hearns house today now James Hearns will visit Ohio state Jan 11th hope is 5 degrees when he gets off the plane

Lmbo, me too!!!!!! If not then I don't think he stays with us. He fits so good into our defense too. I hope he stays

[Nicho]

FSU getting Green and Collins would be disastrous.

Not really.

[DieAGator]

Powell is going to play OLB we used guys like Neron Ball as pass rushers this year.


In the 15 minute UF/fsu video posted in a thread on SG there's a play where, out of nowhere, a safety(?) blitzes fast as lighting and big part of why Manuel was rushed and threw an INT Elam's way. If I find it again I'll post the video link. Awesome play.

[GATORAZ]

247 now has James Clark at the 22 best WR a few slots a head of Bailey (24). There will be a lot of changes once all senior film comes in and all star games, but you can see people are taking notice of this kid.

[VandyGator13]

247 now has James Clark at the 22 best WR a few slots a head of Bailey (24). There will be a lot of changes once all senior film comes in and all star games, but you can see people are taking notice of this kid.

Do you think he is a take if he wants to commit? Or do we hold that last WR spot till NSD hoping we land North or another big time wide out?

[GATORAZ]

Do you think he is a take if he wants to commit? Or do we hold that last WR spot till NSD hoping we land North or another big time wide out?

He does not have an offer yet.

[Nicho]

He outdoes have an offer yet.

You really outdid yourself with this post.

[UberTiger]

Gators have offered Kennard Swanson he is a Fullback Lakeland, FL. Right now he is committed to LSU. Not sure what kind of shot we have with him but would love to take a good fullback in this class. Here are some highlights of him playing DL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je3JkPIwDgM

Hey, get your own fullback, Swanson is ours. :)

Finders keepers

[GATORAZ]

247 now has Alex Collins as the number 1 RB in the country

[GATORAZ]

Treadwell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFS08Gs42Aw

[gatorsallday]

You really outdid yourself with this post.
ahahahaha!!!!

[GATORAZ]

Ogundeko down to Clemson and Florida staff will give him a visit Friday

[GATORAZ]

Durkin Made a visit to South Carolina commit Matt Rollin today look like the staff really wants another LB

[GATORAZ]

Alex Collins will take an official visit to Florida December 12th. If you haven't seen his tape here it is. He is my favorite player in 2013. Alex recently decommitted from Miami. FSU took a commitment from his teammate in order to secure Collins services.

Tonight he went to the Miami basketball game with with Al Golden, Duke Johnson, Deon Bush, Tracy Howard, Rashawn Jenkins, and Earl Moore.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV3CdA7HC2s

[Itssaul]

He should come here if he wants an Oline to run behind...

[DieAGator]

Durkin Made a visit to South Carolina commit Matt Rollin today look like the staff really wants another LB

Any news on Trey Johnson?

[tomis_gator]

Durkin Made a visit to South Carolina commit Matt Rollin today look like the staff really wants another LB

Are we recruiting Matthew Thomas?

[UFcody]

Alex Collins will take an official visit to Florida December 12th. If you haven't seen his tape here it is. He is my favorite player in 2013. Alex recently decommitted from Miami. FSU took a commitment from his teammate in order to secure Collins services.

Tonight he went to the Miami basketball game with with Al Golden, Duke Johnson, Deon Bush, Tracy Howard, Rashawn Jenkins, and Earl Moore.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV3CdA7HC2s

I know we already have two good RB's but this kid looks like a stud. Break away speed plus great instincts.

How's his competition?

[LAGatorDoc]

It's plantation high, plays in Ft. Lauderdale, they play Aquinas and some other good schools as well

[GATORAZ]

Any news on Trey Johnson?

tOSU leads he will visit Florida again

[GATORAZ]

Are we recruiting Matthew Thomas?

no

[G8RNTN]

I know he is good. But would this hurt us with Lane? I know KT is a lock but Adam might walk away from us if we take him?

[GATORAZ]

I know he is good. But would this hurt us with Lane? I know KT is a lock but Adam might walk away from us if we take him?

I dont think it will hurt us with Lane but honestly if I was the staff I would not care. He is the best back in the country. I think Collins better than Yeldon from last year.

[UFFL]

I dont think it will hurt us with Lane but honestly if I was the staff I would not care. He is the best back in the country. I think Collins better than Yeldon from last year.

How do we look with him? <50%? >50%?

[tomis_gator]

no

do you know why?

[DieAGator]

tOSU leads he will visit Florida again

What's the draw to Ohio State, Urban, or Urban and the chance to play a weak schedule and get into the BCS? These kids are so impressionable.

Agree with you about Lane. If we get Alex we just won't need to worry about RB so much next class. There's room for all three.

[GATORAZ]

What's the draw to Ohio State, Urban, or Urban and the chance to play a weak schedule and get into the BCS? These kids are so impressionable.

Agree with you about Lane. If we get Alex we just won't need to worry about RB so much next class. There's room for all three.

They are 12-0, kids grew up watching Urban win at Florida tOSU has great fans. They are really thin at LB kids have a shot to play from day 1.

[GATORAZ]

How do we look with him? <50%? >50%?

I think we are probably behind Miami and FSU for now. With looming sanctions at Miami and rumors that Eddie Gran might leave FSU we have got a shot.

[edit]

Once we get him on campus its "game on" I think we have a real shot at him.

[GATORAZ]

do you know why?

staff doesnt think he is physical enough.

[G8RNTN]

I think we are probably behind Miami and FSU for now. With looming sanctions at Miami and rumors that Eddie Gran might leave FSU we have got a shot.

Haven't heard that rumor about Gran. Going with Stoops???

[tomis_gator]

staff doesnt think he is physical enough.

I see. Thanks. Hope he goes to FSU then. :whistle:

[tomis_gator]

Haven't heard that rumor about Gran. Going with Stoops???

I read somewhere that Southern Miss would want him as head coach...which sounds insane...

[GATORAZ]

Haven't heard that rumor about Gran. Going with Stoops???

might get Ellis Johnson's old job

[G8RNTN]

Hummmm interesting...

[your_perfect_enemy]

They are 12-0, kids grew up watching Urban win at Florida tOSU has great fans. They are really thin at LB kids have a shot to play from day 1.

they may have a great number of fans, but the actual people are anything but great.

[g8r925]

Man to get Collins, Taylor and Lane would be just sick, talk about a loaded gun for years to come.

[StrangeGator]

Alex Collins will take an official visit to Florida December 12th. If you haven't seen his tape here it is. He is my favorite player in 2013. Alex recently decommitted from Miami. FSU took a commitment from his teammate in order to secure Collins services.

Tonight he went to the Miami basketball game with with Al Golden, Duke Johnson, Deon Bush, Tracy Howard, Rashawn Jenkins, and Earl Moore.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV3CdA7HC2s

Great clip. Trying to think of another RB he reminds me of, but all I can think of are wild animals, mainly wildebeests escaping crocodiles. He's got a great initial burst, then another burst at the second level. Follows blocks nicely, but cuts out into the open when he thinks he can turn on the jets and outrun everyone, which is often. He's not quite a speed back, but he may be faster than our other two. Punishes tacklers. Some of those gang tackles look like gang fights. Plays bigger than his listed weight, though without that hair, he may only weigh 170 pounds.

We're not looking great for next year's best backs. I'd go ahead and take this guy. Somebody will redshirt, but I doubt anyone will defect. Of the three, Collins seems the most likely to find a role on special teams. I'd take him in a heartbeat.

[GATORAZ]

Great clip. Trying to think of another RB he reminds me of, but all I can think of are wild animals, mainly wildebeests escaping crocodiles. He's got a great initial burst, then another burst at the second level. Follows blocks nicely, but cuts out into the open when he thinks he can turn on the jets and outrun everyone, which is often. He's not quite a speed back, but he may be faster than our other two. Punishes tacklers. Some of those gang tackles look like gang fights. Plays bigger than his listed weight, though without that hair, he may only weigh 170 pounds.

We're not looking great for next year's best backs. I'd go ahead and take this guy. Somebody will redshirt, but I doubt anyone will defect. Of the three, Collins seems the most likely to find a role on special teams. I'd take him in a heartbeat.

Collins is over 200lbs in those highlights he is a lot faster than the other 2. Collins came to Florida he would play and Lane would have to redshirt. We will get a big time back next year a lot of things on behind the scenes with Jr's.

[StrangeGator]

Collins is over 200lbs in those highlights he is a lot faster than the other 2. Collins came to Florida he would play and Lane would have to redshirt. We will get a big time back next year a lot of things on behind the scenes with Jr's.

I saw Collins listed at 204, but that hair has got to weigh 20 or 30 pounds. Then again, if he can run a 4.45 with that hair, he can probably run 4.38 with his head shaved.

Agree that Lane would likely redshirt, but this is the SEC and that's how you stockpile running backs. Even pass happy Spurrier said you need seven RBs on your roster to compete in the SEC.

Hope you're right about next year. I'd like to see us grab just one or two really good ones. One of them needs to be very fast.

[DieAGator]

They are 12-0, kids grew up watching Urban win at Florida tOSU has great fans. They are really thin at LB kids have a shot to play from day 1.
Not that I expect kids to sort through this but OSU's SOS was pretty weak. Like I've said before, a three to four loss team with our schedule. I can see the PT thing but it also has to be a player who is willing to say goodbye to family and friends, plus live in the rotten hell that is the Ohio winter.

[StrangeGator]

Not that I expect kids to sort through this but OSU's SOS was pretty weak. Like I've said before, a three to four loss team with our schedule. I can see the PT thing but it also has to be a player who is willing to say goodbye to family and friends, plus live in the rotten hell that is the Ohio winter.

Michigan, Michigan State, OSU and ND have had decades of success recruiting Floridians to live and play in rotten hell winters. I moved to Chicago in the dead of winter and never looked back. If you thrive within the professional, social, academic or athletic environment, the climate becomes an afterthought. The opportunity to play in the SEC is a better competitive advantage over the Big 10 than playing in warm weather. If you don't want to live and play in cold weather, you're not tough enough to play college football anywhere.

[DeBigLeezard]

Yea...
But our wemin look waaaay better than thar wemin!!!

And they wear less clothes!!!
Give me a sleak, well-built Floridian woman any day over those corn-fed gals up nawrth...

[DieAGator]

The opportunity to play in the SEC is a better competitive advantage over the Big 10 than playing in warm weather. Not to mention family and friends within reach. OTOH, our success recruiting kids from the North proves they will relocate. I would just think there's an appeal to the warmth and other charms(coeds) that go with that when players from the Northern states have the opportunity to play in the South.

If you don't want to live and play in cold weather, you're not tough enough to play college football anywhere. That's a bit of a reach Strange although it might sell to an impressionable college player. Playing in the heat of Gville, and the South generally, is much harder than playing in the cold. For me cold weather is miserable.

After this season there's no reason top players to need to be coached by Urban Meyer at Ohio State to expect a better future than at UF. Our field performance, discipline, toughness, and overall character are, imo, a match for anything that can be gained by leaving home and playing in Ohio.

I do understand we will lose some players but I hope it's because clearly the path to the field appears more difficult at UF, because of Coach Muschamp's recruiting prowess. But at the same time I would expect to be more likely to lose those players to an in-state or regional school than one so far from the South.

On a side note, I wonder if Nelson Agholar is wondering how much fun it would have been to be a Gator this season.

[GATORAZ]

On a side note, I wonder if Nelson Agholar is wondering how much fun it would have been to be a Gator this season.

doubt it

[GATORAZ]

Florida is going to get great players so are other major programs.

[MadduxFanII]

If you're incapable of understanding why someone would like to play for Meyer at Ohio State than you are just lost to your hatreds.

Guys, please, for the love of God, try to realize that Ohio State is a good program. They win lots of games. They play on national TV all the time. They put players into the NFL. And regardless of the contortions the posters here go through to avoid admitting it, Urban Meyer is a hell of a coach.

I wish every great player would come to Florida. But I certainly don't pretend to be baffled when one of them chooses Ohio State. I waste my curiosity on a guy like Nu'Keese Richardson who signed with Tennessee.

[VandyGator13]

Just read a story in Swamp Gas that UNC could possibly have more violations and possible sanctions involving athletics. Does anybody think this will affect North's decision? Or is he still leaning UT, UNC, UF?

[GATORAZ]

Just read a story in Swamp Gas that UNC could possibly have more violations and possible sanctions involving athletics. Does anybody think this will affect North's decision? Or is he still leaning UT, UNC, UF?

Staff made a visit to his school today. We are not getting North Florida is behind Clemson UNC and Tennessee.

[VandyGator13]

Staff made a visit to his school today. We are not getting North Florida is behind Clemson UNC and Tennessee.

Yeah, it feels like that ship has sailed.

[GATORAZ]

Yeah, it feels like that ship has sailed.

His dad doesn't like the lack of passing in the offense this year.

[StrangeGator]

His dad doesn't like the lack of passing in the offense this year.

He isn't alone. There are good reasons for it, but it's a tough sell for now. I don't know how much we're going to throw the ball even when we become good at it. Not many WRs choose programs based on how many chances they get to block for running backs.

[GATORAZ]

He isn't alone. There are good reasons for it, but it's a tough sell for now. I don't know how much we're going to throw the ball even when we become good at it. Not many WRs choose programs based on how many chances they get to block for running backs.

Florida probably has the best WR class in the country right now.

[GATORAZ]

LB Matt Rolin is on campus for a visit today. The staff made a visit to his house earlier in the week. At least one of Matt's parents went to South Carolina where he is commited to as of now.

[tomis_gator]

LB Matt Rolin is on campus for a visit today. The staff made a visit to his house earlier in the week. At least one of Matt's parents went to South Carolina where he is commited to as of now.

I just looked him up on ESPN and he has a very impressive offer list. What are our chances?

[GATORAZ]

I just looked him up on ESPN and he has a very impressive offer list. What are our chances?

No clue, I would say not good but the coaches got him on campus which means we do have a chance. If I remember correcty his mom went to South Carolina and so did her father. When Florida offerd he never made a trip to Gainesville because we already had 4LB commits.

[GATORAZ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRtlakveW34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v77MNj1fhJ4

[rburnett]

In the 15 minute UF/fsu video posted in a thread on SG there's a play where, out of nowhere, a safety(?) blitzes fast as lighting and big part of why Manuel was rushed and threw an INT Elam's way. If I find it again I'll post the video link. Awesome play.

It was Josh Evans... he and Bostic came on a blitz, the RB picked up Bostic and Evans made the hit forcing the terrible jump ball.

[GATORAZ]

One thing to remember is after Trenton Brown commits all of our needs will be met. For the last 4 spots the coaches can focus on just bringing in really good football players.

More names will continue to pop up or in some cases pop back up like Mackensie Alexander

[MiketheCuban]

One thing to remember is after Trenton Brown commits all of our needs will be met. For the last 4 spots the coaches can focus on just bringing in really good football players.

More names will continute to pop up or in some cases pop back up like Mackensie Alexander

It was said Trenton Brown was going to commit this week and I haven't heard anything about it. Any updates as to when he plans on announcing?

[GATORAZ]

It was said Trenton Brown was going to commit this week and I haven't heard anything about it. Any updates as to when he plans on announcing?

In like 2 weeks I think nothing to worry about.

[DieAGator]

AZ, what do you hear about, if anything, or expect from Montravious Adams? Would be a sick get.

[DieAGator]

Florida probably has the best WR class in the country right now.

What's your rationale for that AZ. I can see that a couple services differ on Alvin Bailey's rank- Rivals lists him as #13 WR, Scout still ranks him 81st. Chris Thompson still hasn't been recognized by the services but I think we all agree he could really surprise. Marqui Hawkins has a respectable rank in the 40s by rivals/scout. But absent Ahmad Fullwood our WRs could be considered average by outsiders so I'm just wondering what you see in these guys that makes you feel so good.

I don't watch and evaluate film so don't have much of an idea about their capabilities.

[GATORAZ]

AZ, what do you hear about, if anything, or expect from Montravious Adams? Would be a sick get.

I have always thought he would end up and Clemson or Auburn. A lot of people think Georgia has a good shot.

[GATORAZ]

What's your rationale for that AZ. I can see that a couple services differ on Alvin Bailey's rank- Rivals lists him as #13 WR, Scout still ranks him 81st. Chris Thompson still hasn't been recognized by the services but I think we all agree he could really surprise. Marqui Hawkins has a respectable rank in the 40s by rivals/scout. But absent Ahmad Fullwood our WRs could be considered average by outsiders so I'm just wondering what you see in these guys that makes you feel so good.

I don't watch and evaluate film so don't have much of an idea about their capabilities.

Well for one Florida has 4 commits so its a nice size WR class. I think even with those rankings we would be in everybody’s top 5 WR class. I think Rivals said Florida has the best WR class, ESPN would probably agree. I don’t like the WR's in the 2013 class as a whole this year.

Fulwood could turn into Alshon Jeffries in a few years. Hawkins could end up being a big time player I like his skill set. I dont know where Bailey fits in the system. Thompson needs some work but he does get vertical very quickly.

I thought the staff should have held off on either the Bailey or Thompson offer to see if a later bloomer emerged, which would have been great right now because we could push and take James Clark commit right now. I think he is better than both Bailey and Thompson by a significant amount.

[gatordude15]

Well AZ, as you said, with the expected pick up of Brown in a couple of weeks we would have all of our NEEDS filled.
After that we take good football players who might need a little time before being expected to contribute such as Ogundeko and Daniels who would need to get stronger before competing for playing time on our D-Line.
And go after prospects who decomitted from other programs who could help with immediate depth. Johnson at LB could come in an earn some PT with Bostic leaving and Jelani becoming somewhat injury plagued. As well as RB Collins, even though we already have 2 studs coming in at RB, imagine having a 3rd. Losing Gillislee hurts, so lets get some stud replacements the way Bama does (multiple recruits at a time). And getting the WR Clark would add another possible playmaker to what we all must admit is right now a somewhat stagnant offense.
Can't wait to see who we get at the end of this class.

[StrangeGator]

Florida probably has the best WR class in the country right now.

Looks like we do, but with Treadwell, North, Coley, Quick and Foster still in play, there's a lot of talent in the undecided column. I don't think UF will get any of those players, but nor is it likely anyone else gets more than one of them.

If we're adding one more WR, I'd take Clark and call it a day.

Regarding other talent, my remaining wish list includes Trent Brown, Alex Collins, M. Adams, Trey Johnson and Elijah Daniel.

[GATORAZ]

Mike Farrell ‏@rivalsmike
LB Matt Rolin, a #Gamecocks commitment, visited the #Gators and told me he has a tough decision to make following his ACL surgery this week.

Game cocks doctor is the one doing the surgery

[VandyGator13]

AZ,

Who is the better LB prospect Rolin or Johnson?

[GATORAZ]

AZ,

Who is the better LB prospect Rolin or Johnson?

about the same

[DieAGator]

AZ, do we look "good" for both or is Rolin looking like the most likely?

[GATORAZ]

AZ, do we look "good" for both or is Rolin looking like the most likely?

I dont know on Rolin. We are in it for Trey he will vist in Jan. Only person I am sure we are getting is Brown then we are down to 4 spots with a lot of prospects still on the board.

[TnCamoGator]

Is there any prospects committed to us that would possibly be told to go elsewhere to make room for a better player to fill their place?

[DieAGator]

Is there any prospects committed to us that would possibly be told to go elsewhere to make room for a better player to fill their place?

If that were possible I would like to know how a staff would/could go about doing it. I understand how it is with transfers, "hey Joe, you been here two seasons and aren't likely to see the field, but we like you and you're talented, perhaps there is a better depth chart out there for you... etc. I just thought that to be taboo to "force" on a commit who hasn't made it to campus yet.

[StrangeGator]

If that were possible I would like to know how a staff would/could go about doing it. I understand how it is with transfers, "hey Joe, you been here two seasons and aren't likely to see the field, but we like you and you're talented, perhaps there is a better depth chart out there for you... etc. I just thought that to be taboo to "force" on a commit who hasn't made it to campus yet.

Didn't we do that to Tre Bell?

[gatorright]

Didn't we do that to Tre Bell?

I thought Tre Bell didn't work out with the coaches because his high school coach told him not to, then he performed in an allstar game the next day...seems it was an issue with the kid's prevarication.

[GATORAZ]

Is there any prospects committed to us that would possibly be told to go elsewhere to make room for a better player to fill their place?

no

[GATORAZ]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A9NmqwfCEAEz1MO.jpg:large

[sbcg8r]

Ogundeko also had pics of he and Dante Fowler on his FB, but he really seems to have cooled on us. Is it possible that his offer is contngent on Daniel not committing to us?

[g8r925]

I want them both, Daniels and Scrooge.

[themistocles]

I don't know how much we're going to throw the ball even when we become good at it.

Strange - two questions?

1 - What makes you think this coached Gator team will ever be good at passing?

2 - Do you really believe that the Gators were worst in the nation regarding sacks per passing attempt because the offensive linemen weren't good enough athletes to be able to both run block and pass block?

[GATORAZ]

I want them both, Daniels and Scrooge.

I would rather have USC commit Jason Hatcher than Scrooge. Hatcher wil visit Florida sometime in December.

[GATORAZ]

FB Swanson said he will probably commit to Florida shortly after his visit Dec 14th

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/recruiting/os-lake-gibson-kennard-swanson-has-decommitted-lsu-targets-gators-20121203,0,6310133.post?track=rss

If the staff takes Swanson's commitment Florida will only have 2-3 scholarship available. This is also assuming a scholarship is going to be taken by Trenton Brown.

[UFFL]

FB Swanson said he will probably commit to Florida shortly after his visit Dec 14th

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/recruiting/os-lake-gibson-kennard-swanson-has-decommitted-lsu-targets-gators-20121203,0,6310133.post?track=rss

If the staff takes Swanson's commitment and then Florida will only have 2-3 scholarship available. This is also assuming a scholarship is going to be taken by Trenton Brown.

Nice! The FB position is crucial in our offense. Glad to hear this

[DieAGator]

Nice! The FB position is crucial in our offense. Glad to hear this

I may be in the minority but would love Alex Collins as well. We could be set to smash.

[GATORAZ]

I may be in the minority but would love Alex Collins as well. We could be set to smash.

I want Collins over every recruit left on the board

[gatorbait1]

I dont know on Rolin. We are in it for Trey he will vist in Jan. Only person I am sure we are getting is Brown then we are down to 4 spots with a lot of prospects still on the board.

When is Brown set to decide again?