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MikeCapshaw · 01-18-2013, 04:10 PM

Florida coach Will Muschamp was asked during his presser today if he thought Kelvin would be "ready to compete for a starting job."

Here was his answer:

“Kelvin’s a guy that’s mature ... certainly from a maturity standpoint and a physical standpoint and stature, he’s a guy that is a good-looking guy who will figure in. He will get every opportunity in the world to accomplish what he wants to as a freshman.”

grant1 · 01-18-2013, 04:59 PM

What else would he say? He will say the same for Adam Lane; that or "no, we'll just sit them for a few years and see how they develop". Hmmmm, what would a coach say?

orangeblueorangeblue · 01-18-2013, 05:10 PM

Yeah I'm not sure the point of asking questions that will elicit nothing but coachspeak.

fox · 01-18-2013, 05:39 PM

Kelvin's potential is off the scale.

**regurgigator** · 01-18-2013, 05:44 PM

Sure, there's coach-speak there, but I could see the answer being a little different if Muschamp thought Taylor wasn't physically ready. I think I've even seen coaches say that some players may need to develop more physically or even may redshirt.

To answer the OP's question, my sense from the answer is that Muschamp really thinks there's a decent chance Taylor will earn some playing time early. My gut (not always reliable) tells me he will also.

gator7_5 · 01-18-2013, 06:39 PM

I would wager that Kelvin will get carries in his first game as a gator. I would not wager that he unseats Matt Jones as starter off the bat, though. If 100% healthy, I don't think Lane redshirts either.

GATORDONE · 01-18-2013, 06:59 PM

C'mon. Seriously? Without question.

I can't wait when Adam Lane is actually the one turning heads. Just watch

CSpantheGatorFan · 01-18-2013, 07:06 PM

I think Mack Brown is going to surprise some people next year in Gillislee like fashion. That being said, I expect more of a running back by committee next year.

Gator19 · 01-18-2013, 07:19 PM

I agree with this^ about Mack Brown...I think he will defintely be in the rotation and I feel like Lane could use a redshirt to seperate He and Taylor.

RayGator · 01-18-2013, 07:30 PM

First, Coach Muschamp spoke in coach speak language. No big deal.

Second both these guys coming in are super! I'm glad they'll be Gators! I certainly hope we use both of them, not just one of them.

gator7_5 · 01-18-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CSpantheGatorFan

I think Mack Brown is going to surprise some people next year in Gillislee like fashion. That being said, I expect more of a running back by committee next year.

I wouldn't be surprised, I'd be completely blown away if Mack wins the starting job next year.

**GatorDoc74** · 01-18-2013, 10:03 PM

Don't all players compete for a starting job every year? Most won't win it, but they all compete.

Dumb question.

Spiff24 · 01-18-2013, 10:27 PM

My prediction is that Kelvin is named the starter by SEC play, still rushes for 1,000+ yards.

TnCamoGator · 01-18-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator19

I agree with this^ about Mack Brown...I think he will defintely be in the rotation and I feel like Lane could use a redshirt to seperate He and Taylor.

Lane is a tank. I doubt he redshirts. Brown, jones, Taylor and Lane are all capable backs. They'll all play. But I think it'll be in certain packages and situations. It'll be interesting to see if we have a clear cut "starter" cause I think it'll be who fits the scheme for each team we face

corbittcaptain · 01-18-2013, 10:47 PM

Adam Lane will end up at fullback. My prediction

GATORAZ · 01-18-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by corbittcaptain

Adam Lane will end up at fullback. My prediction

is this a serious prediction?

**mbgator** · 01-18-2013, 10:50 PM

They will all get a chance,but we have something EXTRA special in Matt Jones.

GATORAZ · 01-18-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mbgator

They will all get a chance,but we have something EXTRA special in Matt Jones.

If Matt plays up to his ability the SEC is in for a real surprise.

GatorInSC · 01-19-2013, 12:54 AM

Wouldn't surprise me Matt and Kelvin have a season like Gurley and Marshall did this year

your_perfect_enemy · 01-19-2013, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CSpantheGatorFan

I think Mack Brown is going to surprise some people next year in Gillislee like fashion. That being said, I expect more of a running back by committee next year.

I just haven't seen anything from brown that would suggest anything close to a Gilly type break out next year. Unfortunately I think brown will be lucky to even get a handful of carries this year with jones and the talent we bring in.