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Russaw and Smith

Discussion in 'Awesome Recruiting' started by flnative75, Oct 17, 2022.

  1. flnative75

    flnative75 All American

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    Any word on these 2 after the visit this past weekend?
     
  2. fox

    fox GC Hall of Fame

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    Pay article headline is

    Florida official visit helped Gators with 5-star EDGE Qua Russaw

    This morning, 5-star EDGE Qua Russaw told me #UF has the best dorms he's seen.

    The Alabama native raved about the #Gators when speaking @ChadSimmons_ as well.

    "They’re just telling me I could be a program-changer."
     
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  3. GatorGhost

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    I think Qua could be the impact LB we're looking for. I'm curious to know what Smith thinks since he was more of a lean to Bama.
     
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  4. Gatorhead

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    Would be amazing to get Qua, unreal to get both!
     
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    Those two really are gamechangers.
     
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  6. flnative75

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    From my understanding since day one these 2 have been a package deal. As of now I don’t see where they have taken an official visit to bama and currently not scheduled. So far Russaw has been to Gainesville 2 times. These 2 commit and you are talking some serious firepower on defense!
     
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    I'm not getting my hopes up to be honest but as we all see, we're in a good/great position with both (mainly Russaw) by all accounts
     
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  8. spike718

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    Best dorms? First time I have ever heard that.
     
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  9. paidinfull

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    They’re being put up across from the stadium in a brand new apartment complex. Pretty nice place.
     
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  10. Bushmaster

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    If both the guys committ, this would shape up to be a pretty historic defensive class.
     
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  11. Skink

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    Cost us The Swamp but hey, I’ll feel a little better about that if it scores us an advantage in recruiting
     
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  12. scooterp

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    Russaw is more likely but I would still say he’s 70/30% with Bama leading. Smith is more 90/10. But I l LOVE how aggressive we are vs previous staff.
     
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  13. ddrew91

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    Is russaw still a take for bama if they get keeley?

    Edit: of course he is. I guess i mean does russaw go to bama if they take Keeley
     
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  14. apkgator

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    Not really "dorms" anymore.....luxury high rise apartments
     
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  15. GameTime1

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    What position does qua play in high school?
     
  16. Wanne15

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    Good question as these pass rushers in highschool that are referred to as linebackers are anything but.
     
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  17. gatorntuscaloosa

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    Not getting my hopes up only to have them dashed.
     
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    Pay them whatever they want. If we pulled them off, along with cormani, it’s truly a historic defensive class that should yield immediate results.

    I want Cormani more, but these 2 are def more of a need. Our DB class is already loaded and we could get by with cormani.

    Obvi I want them all though. A class with 5 star at every level of the defense is what we need to start this transformation into an actual defense
     
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  19. Gatorhead

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    Qua's dad is a big time Gator fan, came to the swamp with Qua his last trip and was wearing Gator gear.:)

    I keep hearing these two are committing together to go to the same place.

    I understand your post bobby, no arguing that it's a stretch but there is some "smoke". Can you imagine getting these two !!

    Saban losing to UT and then losing Smith and these two on the recruiting trail!!! Man I would love it!

    I'm sick of BAMA
     
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  20. Gatorhead

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    Great post and it would signify that UF is a serious power in recruiting, irregardless of this years W-L record.

    Finishing the D class with 2 or 3, 5 stars would be a helleva close.
    I think Qua could be a monster linebacker if thats where he winds up.
     
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