Greg Gilmore Commits To Either UF or LSU On ESPNU At 5 PM

[Jaggator]

DECISION DAY!

http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/files/2012/11/1hats.jpg

Which hat will Gilmore wear come 5 PM on Thurs, Nov 8th?

http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/14060/decision-day-for-greg-gilmore/

[Jaggator]

http://media.scout.com/media/image/99/994051.jpg

[Jaggator]

http://www.athletevault.com/assets/images/Gilmore%20reg.jpg

[Jaggator]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAWpgbyKxd4

[allig8ralli]

what i take from the picture is that he plans on taking the lsu hat back haha go gators

[Jaggator]

Read this article about Greg...

http://hssn-media.advance.net/NOLA.com/news/816f31a0df6eb97e00324a5206cf7b34/gilmore.jpg

http://highschoolsports.nola.com/news/article/-8343186494823518908/lsu-florida-in-fierce-battle-for-highly-touted-defensive-lineman-greg-gilmore/

[gatorman_07732]

My gut says LSU by him saying you can't please everybody

[Jaggator]

His Mama likes Florida but his Dad wants him to go to LSU.

However as they say...if Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

[Juggernautz]

Tiggers win this one.

[UGator]

Players who want to play early and only seem interested in schools who promise early playing time obviously concern Coach Muschamp. Any good coach knows that a competitive recruit beats an entitled recruit almost everytime and we need players who really want to compete and aren't worried about who's already there or about competition.
It's all about life and wanting those who understand that nothing is given without being earned.

[phideltdj]

Since he is announcing just after his visit to LSU for the Bama game it probably is bad news. Unless something happened that was negative...95% of the time it is your last visit...especially with that kind of game.

[crl]

Why do we want him so bad? Doesn't seem to be that highly rated and if he weighs 275, seems too small to be a dominant DT (at least against Alabama's OL). How do SCAMA and UGAY get these 350 pounders that can play? Less stringent academic standards? money? we suck at recruiting? Just wondering.

[G8RNTN]

Why do we want him so bad? Doesn't seem to be that highly rated and if he weighs 275, seems too small to be a dominant DT (at least against Alabama's OL). How do SCAMA and UGAY get these 350 pounders that can play? Less stringent academic standards? money? we suck at recruiting? Just wondering.

Either you have no clue about football or you are a troll...

[ETGator1]

Come to Gainesville Greg. It's a better school, closer to home, and UF has PT next season IF you are ready. UF has shown with Dante Fowler and Jonothan Bullard that a ready true freshman can contribute on the DL. Bullard is from North Carolina.

[HudsonGator]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAWpgbyKxd4

Impressive video, he is going to be a good one.

[StrangeGator]

Why do we want him so bad? Doesn't seem to be that highly rated and if he weighs 275, seems too small to be a dominant DT (at least against Alabama's OL). How do SCAMA and UGAY get these 350 pounders that can play? Less stringent academic standards? money? we suck at recruiting? Just wondering.

Look at our board. Who else besides Adams looks like a better prospect?

Regarding size, Jaye Howard weighed 245 his senior year in high school, then gained 40 pounds in just over a year. It's easy enough to look at a 275 pound kid's frame and tell how much weight you can put on him. Much easier than knowing you can take a 320 pound kid and make sure you control his weight.

Regarding Bama, they run a 3-4 and use a different type of NT. Those 350 pound DL would have a hard time fitting into our scheme.

We suck at recruiting? Should have read your entire post before I started to reply. You are a troll.

[gatordee]

I have been waiting for some good news recruiting wise and hope this will be it.

[gatordee]

Look at our board. Who else besides Adams looks like a better prospect?

Regarding size, Jaye Howard weighed 245 his senior year in high school, then gained 40 pounds in just over a year. It's easy enough to look at a 275 pound kid's frame and tell how much weight you can put on him. Much easier than knowing you can take a 320 pound kid and make sure you control his weight.

Regarding Bama, they run a 3-4 and use a different type of NT. Those 350 pound DL would have a hard time fitting into our scheme.

We suck at recruiting? Should have read your entire post before I started to reply. You are a troll.

I almost asked you why are you even entertaining this dude. LOL!

[ETGator1]

The Louisiana article says he's 6'4"/290.

[The_Graygator]

LSU, most likely.

[247brother]

Arent we thin on Dline for next year?

[ETGator1]

Thin at DT - Yes.

[gatorfan12]

I have been waiting for some good news recruiting wise and hope this will be it.

I am afraid you will have to wait until November 16th for some good news.

[gymgator]

I hope we are wrong, but I agree with gatorfan12. Gilmore is not probably. Harris is.

Fowler & Bullard, both at 270+, could grow into DTs. Rotating in with Jacobs & Orr who will be solid. Any True FR (Brantley, Ivie, Riles) or RS FR Q. Williams will have the chance to step up and keep Fowler & Bullard on the edge. McCallister & Cox have done well in practice and should be game ready in 2013. Not to mention Ron Powell's return.

[VandyGator13]

How much are McCallister and Cox Jr. actually expected to contribute next year? Are these impact guys right away? I seem to remember thinking these guys were 2-3 year projects, sort of like Leon Orr...

[woltes]

Will Greg Gilmore pull a shocker? Let's hope so! Come on Greg you will look good in Orange and Blue brother!

[sec1]

yes lsu

[sec1]

i hope its us but he was more impressed with lsu it looked like

[ycgator2012]

Look at our board. Who else besides Adams looks like a better prospect?

Regarding size, Jaye Howard weighed 245 his senior year in high school, then gained 40 pounds in just over a year. It's easy enough to look at a 275 pound kid's frame and tell how much weight you can put on him. Much easier than knowing you can take a 320 pound kid and make sure you control his weight.

Regarding Bama, they run a 3-4 and use a different type of NT. Those 350 pound DL would have a hard time fitting into our scheme.

We suck at recruiting? Should have read your entire post before I started to reply. You are a troll.

Muschamp & Co. have said that they want to make this defense mainly a 3-4 scheme. That's why we have such a big LB class this year. Odd they haven't tried finding a big 320+ NT to clog up the middle though.

[stomp_and_chomp]

Muschamp & Co. have said that they want to make this defense mainly a 3-4 scheme. That's why we have such a big LB class this year. Odd they haven't tried finding a big 320+ NT to clog up the middle though.

Well, he's a 2014 prospect.... BUT....

Orlando Brown (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Orlando-Brown-123618;_ylt=AigkSxAmU3L4QkgZsbQC74RIPZB4)

6'9" / 376... Currently being recruited by DJ Durkin.

[woltes]

Man putting makeup on the man. These kids get way too much attention! They are High School kids crazy.

[stomp_and_chomp]

Man putting makeup on the man. These kids get way too much attention! They are High School kids crazy.

heh, It's not just him... It's every person you have ever seen on ESPN... ever.

[stomp_and_chomp]

Tiger :sick:

[flwgator2]

LSU it is

[Gator4Peace]

Damnit!! LSU

[woltes]

man he played us. LOL. He made me think for a second that he was going to put the Gator Hat on!

[VandyGator13]

Hopefully we'll be able to land Adams!

[stomp_and_chomp]

Hopefully we'll be able to land Adams!

Ya, Adams is really the last option for a great DT.

[Nicho]

He's a very well spoken kid. High quality addition to LSU's class and the conference as a whole.

[ih8danoles]

LSU's class isn't overly impressive. Would've like to have this one but we're still in it for some quality guys.

[StrangeGator]

Ya, Adams is really the last option for a great DT.

Yes, but he's a bigger and better prospect, plus we already have Brantley who is at least as good a prospect as Gilmore. The coaches might be working some JUCOs that we haven't heard about. Seems like Jacobs didn't show up on radar until about this time last year.

[ETGator1]

Gator Bait!

[The_Graygator]

man he played us. LOL. He made me think for a second that he was going to put the Gator Hat on!

LSU was pretty much a given in this. He was 75% sure to pick LSU. No surprise mere.

He didn't play us, he was looking at immediate PT, and the one thing he, and anyone on the UF staff, could not be absolutely certain about, is Sharif Floyd going pro.

He probably will, but the fact that LSU loses more off the DL practically ensures he plays immediately at LSU.

[g8r925]

Oh well, on to the next one.

[gator34654]

Do we have depth or quality recruits at the DT position? Seems like DT is a need position to me and don't see top players looking at us.

[LAGatorDoc]

I don't see us bein that bad at DT. We are going to a more 3-4 scheme. We have Orr, Jacobs, Quinteze Williams, and are pretty sure Brantley sticks with his commitment. Ivie as an early enrollee and being as strong as he is, may also play on the inside. On the edge we have Bullard and possibly Easley (doubtful) returning, with Kedrick Johnson at SSDE, with Riles also coming in. Weak side we have Fowler, McCallister, Cox, with possibly Elijah Daniel coming in. Buck we have Ro Po returning, with Fowler, McCallister, and if Sherit can get healthy after his ACL tear, backing him up.

I think our D line with Bullard, Orr, Fowler, and Ro Po at buck, would be pretty sweet. On definite running situations, switch out Ro Po for Jacobs, for added bulk.

If our LB commits stick, I am not too concerned about them as long as Morrison and Taylor can put on some more weight. If we are moving to a 3-4 though, another LB recruit that can play a more inside position would be nice. Trey Johnson would be nice. We could have Morrison and Taylor play the two inside LB positions with Ball and Kitchens at Strong side, and Powell, and backups already listed above under the buck section. Throw in studs like McMillan, and Hearns who are big enough for the inside position, Jerami Powell who redshirted, and Quinton Powell who likely needs to red shirt to get bigger, and I think we are fine at LB (if we can flip Johnson from Auburn.

If we get a JUCO DT or Adams (unlikely), Daniel, and Johnson we would have great depth. Our CBs will be amazing, so i wont mention them. But our safeties are a little undersized and inexperienced. Gorman, Saunders, Showers, Ledbetter, with the addition of Neal, and Washington will be adequate, but with his hard hitting and his size, Harris will be a nice get at the safety position. Either way, with the secondary coaching, we can improve by the time the year starts to a strong force at safety

[bullish]

I remember a running back committing to Florida then on signing day, have a newspaper story with his picture in front of a bar announcing for LSU. I believe it was Faulk.
Shady at the time. Now Gilmore, the coaches seem like family. Bull, it is just another big time SEC west school pulling out all the stops to get him. You just have to fill in the blanks. Where's the mother that is outraged. Not, she knows what has happened.

Florida is used more than any other school in setting up exposure for kids to go to a school that is not on the up and up. Florida is straight up so if the kid is considering Florida and education is important, then when student athlete picks a school that has offered more than we have, it seems legit.

I always love hearing, well we were a close second! :no: