01-07-2013, 10:11 AM
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All American
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Immokalee,fla
Posts: 1,855
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Jelani Jenkins to the NFL
Looks like we have another spot in the class to fill.
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Jan. 21 2011 R.I.P
Ephes. 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
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01-07-2013, 10:14 AM
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Gator Country Gold
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 19,671
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Quote:
Originally Posted by g8r925
Looks like we have another spot in the class to fill.
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Link?
Edited: Never mind, I saw it.
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01-07-2013, 10:14 AM
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Heisman Winner
Join Date: Apr 2007
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The ole double edged sword...
It's bad cause we love having upper classmen for leadership and talent
It's good because we have more room for new recruits in areas of need, and get to point to our success at placing guys in the NFL as a recruiting tool.
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01-07-2013, 10:14 AM
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Heisman Candidate
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Thanks and so long!
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01-07-2013, 10:15 AM
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Premium Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
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I might as well declare too. We'll probably get drafted on the same day.
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01-07-2013, 10:15 AM
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All American
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Immokalee,fla
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gatorrick22
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Spivey's twitter, or look on the front page, on the twitter feed.
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Sgt. Jason Amores
Jan. 21 2011 R.I.P
Ephes. 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
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01-07-2013, 10:19 AM
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Premium Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sarasota Fl
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With his injuries this season, I am surprised he elected to try the draft
instead of playing his senior year in college. Maybe thats why I am not a scout.
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01-07-2013, 10:20 AM
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All American
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Immokalee,fla
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I was hoping Jelani would stay, he has got good cover skills, and we could have used him alot next yr, I think we missed him a lot during the bowl game against Louisville because of this. Hope he has a great career, and was a great gator.
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Sgt. Jason Amores
Jan. 21 2011 R.I.P
Ephes. 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
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01-07-2013, 10:25 AM
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Gator Country Gold
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 19,671
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Quote:
Originally Posted by g8r925
Spivey's twitter, or look on the front page, on the twitter feed.
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It just popped up as I typed. That really is shocking to me - I thought he'd play one more year.
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01-07-2013, 10:26 AM
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Premium Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Treasure Coast
Posts: 3,361
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NOOOOOOOO!!!!!
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01-07-2013, 10:30 AM
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Heisman Finalist
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,717
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This one really surprises me. I understand Reed's decision, even if I think he could improve his position tremendously by returning. But how high does Jelani think he's going to get drafted coming off what was essentially half a junior season?
This is odd. Jelani's always been very smart, and I assume he'll be graduating soon, if he hasn't already. So I know this isn't a decision made lightly. But I don't understand what he's seeing here.
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01-07-2013, 10:31 AM
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Sophomore
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 379
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Out of everyone that declared this year I think Jelani is the only one making a huge mistake. Barely played this year, can't imagine he is going to go in the first 3 rounds
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01-07-2013, 10:31 AM
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All American
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Immokalee,fla
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gatorrick22
It just popped up as I typed. That really is shocking to me - I thought he'd play one more year.
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Yep I thought he would stay for sure, but I guess it's just Easley that is going to stay, maybe 
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Sgt. Jason Amores
Jan. 21 2011 R.I.P
Ephes. 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
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01-07-2013, 10:31 AM
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Heisman Finalist
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,717
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Also, at some point I want to look at the rate of our NFL defections as compared to other big-time programs. It certainly seems like we lose more of our "borderline" juniors than other programs, that we get fewer pleasant surprises.
The last time we had a guy truly surprise me by staying was Spikes in 2009. Tebow also stayed, but I always assumed he would do that.
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01-07-2013, 10:34 AM
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All American
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,797
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If our offense dont turn it around next year, we will struggle a lot because our defense will not be as good.
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01-07-2013, 10:36 AM
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Heisman Finalist
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,729
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This is a very big loss. A healthy Jenkins would have been huge for us next year. I think he realizes that his body has a finite amount of hits it can take and give and wants to maximize the amount of NFL earning potential. It's a risky plunge for him.
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01-07-2013, 10:42 AM
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Gator Country Silver
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,885
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Quote:
Originally Posted by g8r925
Yep I thought he would stay for sure, but I guess it's just Easley that is going to stay, maybe |
I think he goes too. He's got a child and has already had an ACL injury. Why stick around and risk his financial future in the event if another knee injury.
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01-07-2013, 10:43 AM
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Signee
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 86
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What was the injury that held him out of the Sugar Bowl? Will he be ready for the combine in a month or so? I am surprised by this one - I can't imagine he's going to go all that high with such a limited season this past year.
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01-07-2013, 10:46 AM
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Gator Country Silver
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trekcid
With his injuries this season, I am surprised he elected to try the draft
instead of playing his senior year in college. Maybe thats why I am not a scout.
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Actually, I think injuries drive guys to the pros. He has broken his hand and his foot this year.......why wait on something catastrophic to happen? He'll get a high draft grade right now.
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01-07-2013, 10:47 AM
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All American
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,602
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Call me a Debbie Downer....,
But the events of the past week have totally turned around the outlook for the 2013 season.
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