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StrangeGator · 03-13-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by brainstorm

I am not surprised Gideon was moved to FB. He is being passed by younger players at LB. But, I did not expect to see Ledbetter moved over.

He was actually a very good RB in high school. Had some good wheels, was his high school's 100 meter guy.

GATORAZ · 03-13-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by StrangeGator

Me too. He must have gained some serious weight. He does have long arms for a guy his height.

he is 280 now

**Gatuar** · 03-13-2013, 02:24 PM

Morrison at 230....that's scary

GATORAZ · 03-13-2013, 02:42 PM

just looked at the depth chart again and it now has Alex McCalister at 6' 5" 238

StrangeGator · 03-13-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GATORAZ

Interesting heigh and weights going into spring practice

Dante Fowler, Jr. DL 6' 3" 263- lost the bad weight
Jonathan Bullard DL 6' 3" 265- also lost the bad weight
Trey Burton RB/WR 6' 0" 225- he lost 3 inches lol
Alex Anzalone LB 6' 3" 230- nice size ready to play in the SEC
Daniel McMillian LB 6' 1" 227- ditto
Matt Rolin LB 6' 4" 208- love the height
Antonio Morrison LB 6' 1" 229- gained weight would be nice if he could stack on 7 more lbs before the season started
Alex McCalister DL 6' 5" 230- still needs to add weight

Both guys are big boys
Leon Orr DL 6' 5" 310-
Darious Cummings DL 6' 1" 309

The most promising weight gain I saw was Bryan Cox from 235 to 260. He could get in the mix at Buck or even a SSDE on passing downs.

Not worried about the weight of the EE LBs. We've had guys come in under 200 and turn into playmakers in two years. Morrison came in underweight and still wreaked havoc. If he's gained 13 pounds since the season, I see no problem getting another eight or nine on him by August. McMillan looks good to go now. He'll be over 240 before he leaves UF.

Wish McCallister had gained a little more, but his high school weight was exaggerated. He apparently showed up at UF weighing about 210. 20 pounds since September is good progress. 10 or 12 more will get him on the field in the fall, depending on what position he's slated for.

Glad Fowler lost some weight. That should settle the talk about him moving to SSDE. He was awfully quick at 277. Can't imagine how he'll be now. He's about ideal size for Buck. Bullard losing weight is telling. He will stay on the strong side.

Not worried about Ropo's weight. Better to lose weight during rehab than to gain it. He'll be back near 250 before he plays.

Don't believe for a moment that Burton is only 6'. I've seen him standing next to OL and appeared to be about the same height. Running in the open field, he looked like Collinsworth or Doering. That's either a typo or someone was lazy when they measured him.

StrangeGator · 03-13-2013, 02:50 PM

Looking back at the depth chart, it looks like we will have the shortest safeties in D1 football.

GATORAZ · 03-13-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by StrangeGator

The most promising weight gain I saw was Bryan Cox from 235 to 260. He could get in the mix at Buck or even a SSDE on passing downs.

Not worried about the weight of the EE LBs. We've had guys come in under 200 and turn into playmakers in two years. Morrison came in underweight and still wreaked havoc. If he's gained 13 pounds since the season, I see no problem getting another eight or nine on him by August. McMillan looks good to go now. He'll be over 240 before he leaves UF.

Wish McCallister had gained a little more, but his high school weight was exaggerated. He apparently showed up at UF weighing about 210. 20 pounds since September is good progress. 10 or 12 more will get him on the field in the fall, depending on what position he's slated for.

Glad Fowler lost some weight. That should settle the talk about him moving to SSDE. He was awfully quick at 277. Can't imagine how he'll be now. He's about ideal size for Buck. Bullard losing weight is telling. He will stay on the strong side.

Not worried about Ropo's weight. Better to lose weight during rehab than to gain it. He'll be back near 250 before he plays.

Don't believe for a moment that Burton is only 6'. I've seen him standing next to OL and appeared to be about the same height. Running in the open field, he looked like Collinsworth or Doering. That's either a typo or someone was lazy when they measured him.

always thought Cox was going to the DL he is a SSDE still dont expect him to play much this year.

Like I said in the post above roster now has Alex McCalister at 6'5 238 he still needs to gain 10 or 15lbs but he might get on the field next year. His development excites me the staff rave about him all last year.

You could tell Fowler was carrying bad weight last year glad he dedicated himself in the off season.

Somebody said CWM said Bullard was really 280 I dont really care what his weight is as long as he is in shape.

I also think Trey's height is a typo

GATORAZ · 03-13-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by StrangeGator

Looking back at the depth chart, it looks like we will have the shortest safeties in D1 football.

Riggs and Gorman are short but Maye is 6 feet tall and Watkins (plays safety in Nickle) is 6 feet tall. Plus Neal and Harris are coming.

I was thinking about are base D a few weeks ago and I think you have to start Riggs because of experience and then put either Gorman or Maye beside him when the season starts.

GATORAZ · 03-13-2013, 03:07 PM

Big corners though if they play up to their potential we could lose both Roberson and Purifoy this year

Marcus Roberson 6' 0" 195
Jaylen Watkins 6' 0" 181
Loucheiz Purifoy 6' 1" 185

j7 · 03-13-2013, 03:11 PM

It would be nice if we could find KR and PR starters that were not starters elsewhere.

theghost · 03-13-2013, 07:58 PM

Gatoraz, Mcallister is listed at 230, not 238. Pretty big difference for a 6'5 guy. I hope he does get over 240 before the season...but that's a lot.

I'm glad to see Cox up to 260. We need one or two of the freshman (rs or not) to become a regular (get into the rotation) at DE this fall. I hope he's the guy.

Fowler losing weight is great. If he stays at Buck he needs to be quick. Good news there.

Strange, pretty much agree w/ your whole assessment.

GATORAZ · 03-13-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by theghost

Gatoraz, Mcallister is listed at 230, not 238. Pretty big difference for a 6'5 guy. I hope he does get over 240 before the season...but that's a lot.

I'm glad to see Cox up to 260. We need one or two of the freshman (rs or not) to become a regular (get into the rotation) at DE this fall. I hope he's the guy.

Fowler losing weight is great. If he stays at Buck he needs to be quick. Good news there.

Strange, pretty much agree w/ your whole assessment.

it says 238 now
http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php

GatorLaw · 03-13-2013, 09:07 PM

It sure says something about our WRs when a DB who's never played the position before is listed as a starting WR. I realize it's a spring list and he may not stay there but still . . . .

theghost · 03-13-2013, 09:42 PM

Az, my bad. That's a good thing! Hope he gets over 240 by the fall.