Two Silents

[gatordude15]

I have heard time and again about the supposed two silent commits that we received after saturday's big game. Now that zach has said that he has that same news from reliable sources, my question is, who are they?

I will take known fact on who they are, speculation, or just guesses. Anything to quell my inner recruitnik. Thank you.

[Itssaul]

I hope a DT and anzalone

[johnl]

Thought Anzalone was Ohio St. One of my least favs anyway.

[nastyreptile]

I have heard time and again about the supposed two silent commits that we received after saturday's big game. Now that zach has said that he has that same news from reliable sources, my question is, who are they?

I will take known fact on who they are, speculation, or just guesses. Anything to quell my inner recruitnik. Thank you.


Duh!...I think the reason they are silents is because they don't want you to know

You will find out in due time, be patient....:shhh:

[LAGatorDoc]

My heart tells me North and Adams or Tunsil and Adams (just so we can beat Alabama at something). My gut tells me Denson (even though he doesn't have an offer yet, but he told the coaches he wants in in the worst way) and the other Harris (who we all thought most likely) or possibly Anzalone. It would be great if it was the first option because, we could still get Harris later on

[wolfjs70]

I have heard time and again about the supposed two silent commits that we received after saturday's big game. Now that zach has said that he has that same news from reliable sources, my question is, who are they?

I will take known fact on who they are, speculation, or just guesses. Anything to quell my inner recruitnik. Thank you.

What if ZA's "reliable sources" are the GC forums?

[gatordee]

Chirp chirp...... They are still silent.

[bossgator1]

They are M.North and M.Adams, but don't tell anyone, not even WM.

[fubar1]

I would venture it's Harris and Denson. Those two seem the most likely to have popped given the group that was here.

And I would be just fine with that.

[GATORAZ]

My heart tells me North and Adams or Tunsil and Adams (just so we can beat Alabama at something). My gut tells me Denson (even though he doesn't have an offer yet, but he told the coaches he wants in in the worst way) and the other Harris (who we all thought most likely) or possibly Anzalone. It would be great if it was the first option because, we could still get Harris later on

I would not believe your heart or your gut

[UFFL]

I would not believe your heart or your gut

Are they both 2013 recruits?

[stomp_and_chomp]

I would venture it's Harris and Denson. Those two seem the most likely to have popped given the group that was here.

And I would be just fine with that.

This was my first thought. But the rumor was that it was 2 defensive players... I guess that has changed??

I can definitely see them taking Denson, because really, how much stock can you put into Dawson if he may not even visit. Besides, even if Dawson wanted to commit towards the end, we'll find space. That's the kind of talent we can't really turn away.

Marcell Harris, though, for sure, imho, HAS to be a silent at this point.

I really think we have a solid shot at landing Adams. He knows he can come in here and play for 3 years and move on to the NFL. I wouldn't rule him out until he commits somewhere else.

[GATORAZ]

they were both supposed to be from the defensive side of the ball one committed and one uncommitted.

[GatorInSC]

they were both supposed to be from the defensive side of the ball one committed and one uncommitted.

Then that's 1 commit not 2, or did a player decomit

[stomp_and_chomp]

they were both supposed to be from the defensive side of the ball one committed and one uncommitted.

In that case, Marcell Harris and Alex Anzalone. Notre Dame telling Anzalone not to comment on his recent trip to reporters... his surprise visit to FNL. The writing has been on the wall.

Denson is OVing for the South Carolina game, right?? I think good things will come from this.

[GATORAZ]

In that case, Marcell Harris and Alex Anzalone. Notre Dame telling Anzalone not to comment on his recent trip to reporters... his surprise visit to FNL. The writing has been on the wall.

Denson is OVing for the South Carolina game, right?? I think good things will come from this.
Yeah those would be the guesses. Alex might be having second thoughts and just felt the high off a visit he is supposed to visit ND next week.I wont believe the silents until they are actually on the board.


He is supposed to official for the SC game He will probably be in Tallahassee this weekend. But again he doesn't have a offer yet. We are just going to have to wait and see.

[Tebowism0823]

Nobody here really knows for sure. It'd be just pure speculation at this point. I will say if they're silent then they're really good at it because I havent heard a thing.

[atlantagator86]

In that case, Marcell Harris and Alex Anzalone.

That would make the most sense. The list is saw only had 3 defensive 2013 prospects. Anzalone, Harris and Adams. Of those, Anzalone is the only one committed elsewhere and from all indications I've seen, Adams doesn't appear to be all that close to making a decision.

But keep in mind that some kids silent to multiple schools (some just can't say no), so I wouldn't read too much into it. Also, I don't know if it was stipulated that both are 2013 commits.

[your_perfect_enemy]

Yeah those would be the guesses. Alex might be having second thoughts and just felt the high off a visit he is supposed to visit ND next week.I wont believe the silents until they are actually on the board.


He is supposed to official for the SC game He will probably be in Tallahassee this weekend. But again he doesn't have a offer yet. We are just going to have to wait and see.

Any time you can visit for the big game against BC you have to do it

[rpmGator]

Some choose to commit at one of the all star games. It gives us something to look forward to. I can wait.

[Itssaul]

Who does anzalone remind you of? Is playing style reminds me of a player but I just can't say who

[Nicho]

Is playing style reminds me of a player but I just can't say who

Why? You keeping it silent? :)

[Itssaul]

Why? You keeping it silent? :)

Hahja no, just can't think of his name but I'll be damned, I've seen his style before. I'm Ganna start looking up LB videos

[sbcg8r]

Since speculation is allowed: I'm gonna say it's Harris and Anzalone, with Notre Dame asking Anzalone not to go public until they've had a chance to talk him out of it. Dawson has until the SoCar game to commit, where at that point, Denson will be given the green light on his OV that weekend, IF Dawson hasn't popped.

On a side note, Kelsey Griffin, who we were also recruiting, committed to SoCar after the game on Saturday, which makes me wonder if Adams or Gilmore didn't commit to us.

[LAGatorDoc]

Hahja no, just can't think of his name but I'll be damned, I've seen his style before. I'm Ganna start looking up LB videos

Zach Thomas??

[GATORAZ]

yeah nobody knows everybody is guessing and probably wrong. We will just have to sit back and see what happens. The staff is going to bring in a great class

[Tebowism0823]

Hahja no, just can't think of his name but I'll be damned, I've seen his style before. I'm Ganna start looking up LB videos

Bobby Bushay?

[StrangeGator]

Yeah, it's going to be a great class, but I want Adams. That's where we've come up short the last few years. We need real DTs, guys who can project at the one or three technique. We've got enough big DEs. This class is sick with LBs, DBs and DEs. And then we have Brantley. If we got Adams, it might not matter who else we got on defense.

[fubar1]

Yeah, it's going to be a great class, but I want Adams. That's where we've come up short the last few years. We need real DTs, guys who can project at the one or three technique. We've got enough big DEs. This class is sick with LBs, DBs and DEs. And then we have Brantley. If we got Adams, it might not matter who else we got on defense.

Agree wholeheartedly. Getting Adams, even though he's only one guy, could literally be the difference between a championship run in either 2013 or 2014 or just a 9 win season.

[stomp_and_chomp]

Agree wholeheartedly. Getting Adams, even though he's only guy, could literally be the difference between a championship run in either 2013 or 2014 or just a 9 win season.

Agreed. Sometimes it just takes that one guy to tip the scales. He has future 1st rounder written all over him.

It's so crazy how we snuck in there. A few weeks _nobody_ had him on our radar. But wow, what a great win can do for the program. We have a very legitimate shot to land him.

Ogundeko is coming for an OV too. I still think we could sign him.

That's 2 guys to end our DL recruiting for the year. Pass on everyone else. I don't think anyone would be upset.

[Itssaul]

Agreed. Sometimes it just takes that one guy to tip the scales. He has future 1st rounder written all over him.

It's so crazy how we snuck in there. A few weeks _nobody_ had him on our radar. But wow, what a great win can do for the program. We have a very legitimate shot to land him.

Ogundeko is coming for an OV too. I still think we could sign him.

That's 2 guys to end our DL recruiting for the year. Pass on everyone else. I don't think anyone would be upset.

Add OL + one more recruit and we are set

[stomp_and_chomp]

Add OL + one more recruit and we are set

We are sitting on 19 right now.

I think we'll add Trenton Brown as our OT and I think Denson will flip before Dawson will, but in the end, I don't think it'll matter.

So that's 21.

I am feeling pretty good about Ogundeko. Always have. He can play Buck, and if it turns out that we don't need him there, we can slide him in as a LB. Makes him versatile.

So, 22.

Marcell Harris is a Gator, imho.

23.

So at this point there is 2, very possibly 3, even an amazing 4 spots left... depending on kids graduating, leaving early for the NFL, early enrollee's, transfers, etc. etc. etc.

With the few spots we have left, I think we wait it out. Most of the kids we are targeting at this point are already committed somewhere else anyways. And flipping kids can sometimes take time.

I think Adam's has a spot no matter what. We will wait on him till NSD, I think. I like Gilmore, but I don't think he has much of a chance with Adams entering the picture.

But anyways, we potentially have 3-4 spots for Derrick Dawson, Jalen Ramsey, Marquez North, Demarcus Robinson, Alex Collins, Alex Anzalone, Montravius Adams, etc.

I'd take any combo of Adams + 2/3.

[GATORAZ]

I am feeling pretty good about Ogundeko. Always have. He can play Buck, and if it turns out that we don't need him there, we can slide him in as a LB. Makes him versatile.


I think Adam's has a spot no matter what. We will wait on him till NSD, I think. I like Gilmore, but I don't think he has much of a chance with Adams entering the picture.


what? If Gilmore wants in the coaches are going to take him.
What is interesting is Ogundeko. I think the coaches would like to take Daniel instead if his grades are good enough.

We are at 20 if he count Moore

[Itssaul]

Watching this recruiting class reminds me of grilling.

Juices running, the cracking noise, flames searing the meat. It looks so tasty but i can't have it just yet bc it needs to be just right at the end.

Edit: oh yeah and the char marks made a perfect square pattern on both sides

:)

[stomp_and_chomp]

what? If Gilmore wants in the coaches are going to take him.
What is interesting is Ogundeko. I think the coaches would like to take Daniel instead if his grades are good enough.

We are at 20 if he count Moore

I don't know man. Gilmore has been somewhat quiet. Wasn't nearly as pumped as I'd thought he'd be after that LSU game. Our time of taking any recruit who wants to commit has come and gone in this cycle.

I mean, it's a no-brainer between Adams and Gilmore. And I am not so sure I would take Gilmore before say... Dawson... or Ramsey.

Also, I don't believe Moore counts towards this years class number. He counts as a spot on the roster... which adversely affects how many people we can take. But generally speaking, Moore doesn't really have to come into the numbers.

[GATORAZ]

I don't know man. Gilmore has been somewhat quiet. Wasn't nearly as pumped as I'd thought he'd be after that LSU game. Our time of taking any recruit who wants to commit has come and gone in this cycle.

I mean, it's a no-brainer between Adams and Gilmore. And I am not so sure I would take Gilmore before say... Dawson... or Ramsey.

Also, I don't believe Moore counts towards this years class number. He counts as a spot on the roster... which adversely affects how many people we can take. But generally speaking, Moore doesn't really have to come into the numbers.

yeah but the 85 is what we are worried about nothing else since we will have some EE.

Gilmore enjoyed his time and he liked the fact we had some NC boys. He is a take and he will make his decision in November.

[stomp_and_chomp]

yeah but the 85 is what we are worried about nothing else since we will have some EE.

Gilmore enjoyed his time and he liked the fact we had some NC boys. He is a take and he will make his decision in November.

To me, personally, I think he is eyeing more playing time at LSU. But that spot we be all the more valuable when he is ready to decide. The next couple of weeks should be fun to watch. I am thinking big news the day/night of the South Carolina game. If we do happen to keep playing well and get a W from South Carolina, then that's light speed momentum, we'll clean up.

[GATORAZ]

To me, personally, I think he is eyeing more playing time at LSU. But that spot we be all the more valuable when he is ready to decide. The next couple of weeks should be fun to watch. I am thinking big news the day/night of the South Carolina game. If we do happen to keep playing well and get a W from South Carolina, then that's light speed momentum, we'll clean up.

He said some very encouraging things about our dl compared to lsu's dline he sees playing time on both teams

[eastowest]

Ricky Tidwell's Moma

[thedyc09]

Even if we didn't add a single player onto this class, I would be more than content. Every need is filled already and now we're just piling on. Getting guys like Ramsey, Anzalone, and Adams would just be icing on the cherry on the icing of the cake.

[The_Graygator]

I hope a DT and anzalone



I heard it might be Harris and Anzalone.

Would love it to be a DT in there though.

[Juggernautz]

I think you may be right!

[chicagogator94]

Bobby Bushay?

Mama says that alligators are ornery because they got all them teeth and no toothbrush.

[wolfjs70]

Yo mama is WRONG. It is the medulla oblongata.

[StrangeGator]

I heard it might be Harris and Anzalone.

Would love it to be a DT in there though.

If we already flipped Anzalone, would we be trying to flip Trey Johnson too? Maybe it's an insurance policy for Hearns.

[DieAGator]

If we already flipped Anzalone, would we be trying to flip Trey Johnson too? Maybe it's an insurance policy for Hearns.

Who knows, I certainly do not. But glad to see the coaches filling the board like that.

[stomp_and_chomp]

If we already flipped Anzalone, would we be trying to flip Trey Johnson too? Maybe it's an insurance policy for Hearns.

I am having, somewhat, second thoughts on Anzalone's silent. Only somewhat because we wanted to take 5 LB's when the class started, but I am uncertain if we even have that type of room anymore.

More-so, I think this is just a "Let's not put all our egg's in 1 basket" move. If you look at it, we are visiting more kids than we can take on. This is nothing more than some really really good insurance in case another kid drops us or if we are put into the position to drop one of ours.

[The_Graygator]

I am having, somewhat, second thoughts on Anzalone's silent. Only somewhat because we wanted to take 5 LB's when the class started, but I am uncertain if we even have that type of room anymore.

More-so, I think this is just a "Let's not put all our egg's in 1 basket" move. If you look at it, we are visiting more kids than we can take on. This is nothing more than some really really good insurance in case another kid drops us or if we are put into the position to drop one of ours.

No way I can say I'm on the money. I only heard my news through someone else who gets good stuff, but admittedly, gets a few things wrong here or there.

The thing about Anzalone is that I think he's an EE? (correction?) We should find out soon if he starts doing his paperwork at ND.

[Gator1865]

No way I can say I'm on the money. I only heard my news through someone else who gets good stuff, but admittedly, gets a few things wrong here or there.

The thing about Anzalone is that I think he's an EE? (correction?) We should find out soon if he starts doing his paperwork at ND.

He is an EE. I would see Trey as an insurance/ +1 if we miss on a lot of remaining guys

[gatorbait1]

Thought Anzalone was Ohio St. One of my least favs anyway.

What does everyone see in anzalone? Just wondering

[StrangeGator]

What does everyone see in anzalone? Just wondering

Great Lacrosse player.

[gatorbait1]

Great Lacrosse player.

Lol. Sarcasm at it's finest. Your a funny guy bro. I don't see what everyone else sees in him.

[gatorbait1]

Great Lacrosse player.

What's your thoughts on him funny guy?

[stomp_and_chomp]

What does everyone see in anzalone? Just wondering

He's elite. He has size at 6'3" / 220. He's an EE and has good grades. He's a quick/efficient thinker. Solid tackler. He can cover pretty good as well. Has a knack to know which way the ball is going.

Overall though, he's the type of LB that just about every good program wants. Lot's of upside. Room to grow, muscle-wise... precisely the type of guy who would benefit from Dillman.

[gatorbait1]

He's elite. He has size at 6'3" / 220. He's an EE and has good grades. He's a quick/efficient thinker. Solid tackler. He can cover pretty good as well. Has a knack to know which way the ball is going.

Overall though, he's the type of LB that just about every good program wants. Lot's of upside. Room to grow, muscle-wise... precisely the type of guy who would benefit from Dillman.

I'm sold! That was my question. I just didn't think he had the toughness that champ wants to implement but this is why I asked the question. Thanks for the wisdom on this guy big dawg. Sounds like he would be an asset to our team!

[HudsonGator]

What does everyone see in anzalone? Just wondering

A motor that never quits, a high football IQ, the next Brendan Beal.

[sappanama]

^^^^^^ that is a little bit nasty, i like it though

[StrangeGator]

What's your thoughts on him funny guy?

He looks like a very good OLB prospect. Maybe elite. I like the grades and the football IQ. I like getting a guy like him in early. We don't have many EEs at this point. Way down compared to other years. Could be good to get a good sized kid like him in early and see if he can help right away.

[Itssaul]

He looks like a very good OLB prospect. Maybe elite. I like the grades and the football IQ. I like getting a guy like him in early. We don't have many EEs at this point. Way down compared to other years. Could be good to get a good sized kid like him in early and see if he can help right away.

Yup. I don't think he's quite a cant miss guy bc holes in other parts of the depth chart, also because of Morrison, but if we had limited depth at LB he would be the cant miss guy left

[thedyc09]

Anzalone skipped a scheduled visit to Notre Dame last weekend. Just sayin.

[GatorJeff]

Welcome aboard David Dawson!!

[Juggernautz]

Not official, yet!

[Itssaul]

Anzalone skipped a scheduled visit to Notre Dame last weekend. Just sayin.

:0

[nawlinsgator]

Welcome aboard David Dawson!!

That's one out of two.

[woltes]

Alex did miss his visit to Notre Dame for the BYU game. Most of the Notre Dame faithful think he is gone. I say he is Gator bound no doubt.

[woltes]

So just getting this straight David Dawson is not part of this class yet right?

[gatordude15]

@woltes, according to his twitter, as of 10:45am pacific time he has not YET committed to the university of florida.

As far as i am concerned it is all but official though. Go Gators!

[HotlantaGator]

Great Lacrosse player.

Almost as good as Jim Brown.

[GatorJeff]

Now, Dawson has added Michigan State to the mix. Awfully strange.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121022/SPORTS0202/210220412/Cass-Tech-s-David-Dawson-adds-Michigan-State-his-list-possible-schools?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CSports%7Cs

[missourigator]

So much for these silent commitments!

[stomp_and_chomp]

So much for these silent commitments!

I don't believe Dawson was in the talks as being a silent.

The 2 silents were from the defensive side of the ball and one of them was already committed somewhere else. The speculation was Marcell Harris and Alex Anzalone.

[Zanso]

Dawson wasn't a silent and I think that he would have committed this weekend if he was going to commit so I'm not really sure what happened there. He was really high on the gators going into this week but something changed that this weekend.

[UFFL]

Dawson wasn't a silent and I think that he would have committed this weekend if he was going to commit so I'm not really sure what happened there. He was really high on the gators going into this week but something changed that this weekend.

Maybe we're looking to take Denson instead. I have no idea, this isn't coming from a source or anything. Just a guess, even if it may be a bit uneducated

[axer13]

Dawson wasn't a silent and I think that he would have committed this weekend if he was going to commit so I'm not really sure what happened there. He was really high on the gators going into this week but something changed that this weekend.

I don't think stuff changed, he decommitted from Michigan bc they didn't want him taking visits. I think he just wants to enjoy the process and take some visits. We are still the heavy favorites in my mind. Who knows he might have silent committed to Boom and just doesn't want everyone to know yet so he doesn't get hammered with questions every school he visits about how committed he is to the Gators.

[slmdLS1]

just my opinion, but i think Dawson and Harris are the most likely, but they both want their moment, Dawson needs more time to make sure and not second guess himself after decommitting.

Denson is on the outside looking in, but he cant see anything because Trenton Brown is in front of him.

[bleedorangeblue]

After reading about Dawson on another site, I'm beginning to get a bad feeling that he is not coming here. Sounds like he may want to stay closer to home for family reasons. Hope I'm wrong.

[tomis_gator]

After reading about Dawson on another site, I'm beginning to get a bad feeling that he is not coming here. Sounds like he may want to stay closer to home for family reasons. Hope I'm wrong.

that's fine...no point in coming here and being homesick all the time and then transferring after a year..we'll find someone else.

[slmdLS1]

at this point, thats only rumor/speculation i think...

[stomp_and_chomp]

that's fine...no point in coming here and being homesick all the time and then transferring after a year..we'll find someone else.

His dad died recently... That's why he was with Michigan, he didn't want to go far from home. But I read somewhere that his fam is trying not to push him in any one direction, they want him to make HIS choice.

That said, I think HIS choice has been Florida since his good friend committed to us.

Have some patience guys, the kid just decommitted last week. I can already predict whats going to happen... He is going to visit teams like Bama, LSU and Michigan St, then he is going to come here for the big recruiting weekend on December 8th, enjoy the BBQ with his buds, then commit.... I think it's going to be like that for a couple of guys.

[grayg8rstevo]

they were both supposed to be from the defensive side of the ball one committed and one uncommitted.

TUNSIL?
He said we are on the back burner
He said it because there are no more games he wants to get to watch for free.
So
He is now working on being recruited by SUPER BOWL CONTENDERS so he can watch for free.
But don't expect any commitment
just a WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT.

ok
May I have another?:sick: