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Article: Fall Camp Notebook (From Press Conference)

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    By: Nick Marcinko -- July 29, 2025

    The Florida Gators reported for fall camp this morning with practice beginning on Wednesday, July 30th. Gator Country provides a notebook from Florida’s fall camp press conference.

    INJURY UPDATES

    S&C PROGRESS

    DEPTH AT DEFENSIVE TACKLE?

    TIGHT END IMPROVEMENTS

    WHO’S RETURNING PUNTS

    Fall camp notebook | GatorCountry.com
     
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  2. eastowest

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    Roberts seems confident with depth at DT.
     
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    Yeah, that was quite a relief, TBH. There's been a fair amount of agita in the media over the lack of depth in the middle of the DL recently, and it's nice to see that it ain't necessarily so. In addition to one of the veteran doomsayers I saw quacking away on this subject during a local podcast this morning, I also saw some "fan" whining about all the 270 LB. DTs we'll be playing this season, in the comments section. Such is life in the preseason. Is it 8/30 yet?
     
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  5. Gatorrick22

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    If that group of relatively new D-lineman becomes a force this coming year then we can honestly say that Ron Roberts has that group in reload mode... versus rebuild mode. We know Juluke has the running backs in reload mode and Gonzo has the receivers in reload mode too.

    The DBs and Safeties are seemingly this year's season away from being in reload mode too.

    We need to get every position group in reload mode to compete as one of the best teams in the SEC.

    The only position groups that are not quite up to reload status are the O-line, QB's and the Tight Ends. Fix that and we have a top tier football program. And we need to see real growth out of the Linebackers this season, which I think we will see. So, put that group in the wait-and-see mode.

    All this bodes well for our team's chances to get to the post season games.
     
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    Rick, your contributions to our little online group of Gators are always worthy - as is this one - but seeing that you are up at 3:45 AM to opine upon our team’s future puts you in rarefied air :)
     
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    I take vitamins... I have no ailments (thank the Good Lord) and I am fully healthy. But your kind words are much appreciated, n210sgator.
     
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    Next fall is reload mode if all goes well this fall.
     
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    Would like to know about Callaway's actual role, even hear from him as the OC where he's been able to take the offense.
     
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    I read in another site that he is actually fond of the air-raid offense... If that's true then this year is the perfect time to add some 00 personnel plays. :D:)
     
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