Bold prediction...

[gogators73]

We haven't had a single road game yet.

Crazy talk. FSU sucks but it will be a huge test and a measuring stick for our team to go into a hostile environment against a team that while struggling, is more than capable of playing up and pulling off an upset.

And then the huge test at Arizona.

[gatordee]

hope so!

[ufgator4ever]

Team should be rested for zona with 10 days. Perhaps too rested.

[Singaporegator]

There is a prediction thread under the stickies. Add your predictions there so we can check back later in the season.

[tampajack1]

Arizona might be a national title contender. It's interesting that one of their top players, Nick Johnson, was outplayed big time by Jacoby Brissett a few years ago.

[AzCatFan]

Every Arizona fan has the Gator game at McKale circled. Our schedule is a little soft this year, but a win over Florida is truly a signature win. However, it will be an interesting day for Arizona fans, as we play in the New Mexico bowl earlier in the day, and it is also December graduation day. Who knows what kind of crowd will show up.

[gatordd]

Originally Posted by tampajack1

Arizona might be a national title contender. It's interesting that one of their top players, Nick Johnson, was outplayed big time by Jacoby Brissett a few years ago.

Once Jacoby became the clear backup to Jeff we should of petitioned to get him on the team. He could of played good minutes at the 3 for us. I know, we don't need him - unless one of our bigs goes down...

[dalwood13]

Originally Posted by gatordd

Once Jacoby became the clear backup to Jeff we should of petitioned to get him on the team. He could of played good minutes at the 3 for us. I know, we don't need him - unless one of our bigs goes down...

Why do people keep bringing up Brissett playing basketball? He was never going to play basketball at UF. He was a good high school basketball player that used his physicality to his advantage. Yes, he had some good games against some decent competition, but he does not have the skill set to crack the rotation on this team. Plus, he hasn't practiced a single minute with this team, knows nothing about our offensive and defensive sets and he has spent the last year and a half getting into football shape.

[Bradass]

Originally Posted by gatordd

Once Jacoby became the clear backup to Jeff we should of petitioned to get him on the team. He could of played good minutes at the 3 for us. I know, we don't need him - unless one of our bigs goes down...

I mean, I see what you're saying, but where would his minutes come from? He would only get a minute IF a big went down, and if not, he's just warming the bench.

Hypothetically though, if he did join the team, would we even need a "petition" or anything like that, considering he's already on a football scholly?

[tampajack1]

Originally Posted by dalwood13

Why do people keep bringing up Brissett playing basketball? He was never going to play basketball at UF. He was a good high school basketball player that used his physicality to his advantage. Yes, he had some good games against some decent competition, but he does not have the skill set to crack the rotation on this team. Plus, he hasn't practiced a single minute with this team, knows nothing about our offensive and defensive sets and he has spent the last year and a half getting into football shape.

I disagree with your assessment of Jacoby's basketball talent. He dominated at the City of Palms against the best talent in the country. In the post-season RISE Invitational, he played point guard and dominated in Dwyer's upset of Findlay Prep. Jacoby had 30 points in that game and easily outplayed players such as Anthony Bennett and Nick Johnson. I could see Jacoby being a Deron Williams type of point guard.

[dalwood13]

Originally Posted by tampajack1

I disagree with your assessment of Jacoby's basketball talent. He dominated at the City of Palms against the best talent in the country. In the post-season RISE Invitational, he played point guard and dominated in Dwyer's upset of Findlay Prep. Jacoby had 30 points in that game and easily outplayed players such as Anthony Bennett and Nick Johnson. I could see Jacoby being a Deron Williams type of point guard.

So you think Billy Donovan has a Deron Williams type of PG at his disposal and is not using him, why? He would not play point guard in college anyways, especially not at Florida.

I've had this discussion it feels like 30 times on this board, but here goes again:

I think Jacoby could be a Division 1 level basketball player, I just don't feel he is a UF level player or a fit for what we do, offensively or defensively. Just because he was successful at the high school level, does not mean he will be as successful at the college level. Comparing his performance against Findlay to the Findlay players performance against Dwyer in a single game is a poor method of prognostication to the next level.

I feel that a lot of Jacoby's success in high school basketball was due to his physique. He was able to impose his will on high school players, he would not be able to do that in the SEC.

I think if he came to UF on a basketball scholarship and focused solely on basketball, he could eventually develop into a Jodie Meeks type player, maybe by his Junior season. His first few years, especially with the depth on the current roster, would be more like Ray Shipman. The bottom line is that Jacoby is a better football player than basketball player and made a wise decision to play football.

[InstiGATOR1]

Ingram was about as well thought of as a basketball recruit as Brissett:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...s-Ingram-12321

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...Brissett-84272

Ingram did not work out as a basketball player at the UF level, though I think he probably made a mistake in picking the sport he wanted to seek as a career. Of course that is hindsight.

Brissett too might have a better pro career in basketball. What ever direction he goes it is unlikely to be at UF.

[tegator80]

Originally Posted by dalwood13

So you think Billy Donovan has a Deron Williams type of PG at his disposal and is not using him, why? He would not play point guard in college anyways, especially not at Florida.

I've had this discussion it feels like 30 times on this board, but here goes again:

I think Jacoby could be a Division 1 level basketball player, I just don't feel he is a UF level player or a fit for what we do, offensively or defensively. Just because he was successful at the high school level, does not mean he will be as successful at the college level. Comparing his performance against Findlay to the Findlay players performance against Dwyer in a single game is a poor method of prognostication to the next level.

I feel that a lot of Jacoby's success in high school basketball was due to his physique. He was able to impose his will on high school players, he would not be able to do that in the SEC.

I think if he came to UF on a basketball scholarship and focused solely on basketball, he could eventually develop into a Jodie Meeks type player, maybe by his Junior season. His first few years, especially with the depth on the current roster, would be more like Ray Shipman. The bottom line is that Jacoby is a better football player than basketball player and made a wise decision to play football.

I think what people want isn't Jacoby Brissett but Matt Jones (Arky QB, not Gator RB). It would be nice but an athletic 6-6 football player isn't walking though the door in the foreseeable future. We have a 6-3 athletic player who can provide depth; his name is Michael Frazier II. And I'd bet that Dillon Graham could blow the doors off of Brissett right now also.