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Post by beuycek on Jul 1, 2015 9:00:31 GMT -5
Florida takes over the SEC Network programming on Thursday, July 2. Since the SEC Network enjoys showing old Gators losses most of the time, it's a pleasure to see only wins scheduled: Florida #SECNTakeover Schedule Includes: •Florida Gators’ Takeover Special: Meet nearly a dozen Gators and coaches from the sports of baseball, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, track & field and volleyball who comprise Team Florida and make it one of the most dominant athletic programs in the country. • 2015 SEC Baseball Tournament Championship - Florida vs. Vanderbilt: The Gators had to win four consecutive elimination games to bring home their first title since 2011. • 2014 Florida vs. Texas (Volleyball): Head Coach Mary Wise and the Gators had already solidified their 21st SEC title and played one more match before the NCAA Tournament – the result was a five-set thriller! • 2009 Tennessee vs. Florida (Women’s Basketball): Legendary coach Pat Summitt was looking for career win No. 1,001 but the Gators had other ideas, led by a pair of Tennessee state-natives, Sha Brooks and Head Coach Amanda Butler. • 2015 SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championship: The Gators sprinted, jumped and did everything else they needed to do in Starkville to bring the BIG hardware trophy back to Gainesville. • 2014 Florida State vs. Florida (Soccer): The Gators travel to Tallahassee and their rivals sport a 38-match regular-season win streak … watch the eighth-ranked Gators and the second-ranked ‘Noles battle on the pitch and see which team comes out CHOMP-ing! • SEC Storied: Abby Head On: SEC Storied examines the extraordinary Abby Wambach, one of the most noticeable Gator athletes on the international soccer stage. • 2015 Kentucky vs. Florida (Gymnastics): The Gators entertain the Wildcats and another emotional and exciting edition in the team’s annual “LinkToPink” challenge. • 2014 Kentucky vs. Florida (Men’s Basketball): The SEC Tournament title is on the line when these two powerhouse programs collide and it’s a thriller that comes down to the final possession! • 2015 Florida State vs. Florida (Softball): The top-ranked and defending NCAA Champion Gators aim to complete the season sweep of their intrastate rival when the 10th-ranked ‘Noles challenge senior right-hander Lauren Haeger at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. • Florida Gators’ Takeover Special: An encore showing the hour-long program that highlighted some of the top athletes and coaches who comprise Team Florida and make it one of the top athletic programs in the country. • 11/22/1997 FSU vs. Florida (Football): The ‘greatest game ever played?’ The Gators sure think so! Watch and find out why! • 1/2/1997 FSU vs. Florida (Football): It’s the rematch of intrastate rivals and the final collegiate game for Gator Great and Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel with the 1997 Sugar Bowl and national championship on the line in New Orleans. • 2006 Ohio State vs. Florida (Men’s Basketball): Relive the excitement of the self-named ‘04s – Corey Brewer, Taurean Green, Al Horford and Joakim Noah – and the rest of the defending NCAA Champion Gators defend their home court against the third-ranked Buckeyes. • Tim Tebow: Everything In Between: Watch behind-the-scenes footage of one of the all-time greatest and recognizable Gators in this intimate documentary about Tim Tebow and his preparation from college to the NFL. What, no Ryan Lochte feature? I think I will pass in the OSU/UF game but I definitely would have watched the championship game that year. Much more competitive. LOL I will definitely tune again to the Tebow feature. Always cool to see what a guy goes through after college and preparing for the draft, especially a guy as interesting a him.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2015 10:47:55 GMT -5
Florida takes over the SEC Network programming on Thursday, July 2. Since the SEC Network enjoys showing old Gators losses most of the time, it's a pleasure to see only wins scheduled: Florida #SECNTakeover Schedule Includes: •Florida Gators’ Takeover Special: Meet nearly a dozen Gators and coaches from the sports of baseball, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, track & field and volleyball who comprise Team Florida and make it one of the most dominant athletic programs in the country. • 2015 SEC Baseball Tournament Championship - Florida vs. Vanderbilt: The Gators had to win four consecutive elimination games to bring home their first title since 2011. • 2014 Florida vs. Texas (Volleyball): Head Coach Mary Wise and the Gators had already solidified their 21st SEC title and played one more match before the NCAA Tournament – the result was a five-set thriller! • 2009 Tennessee vs. Florida (Women’s Basketball): Legendary coach Pat Summitt was looking for career win No. 1,001 but the Gators had other ideas, led by a pair of Tennessee state-natives, Sha Brooks and Head Coach Amanda Butler. • 2015 SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championship: The Gators sprinted, jumped and did everything else they needed to do in Starkville to bring the BIG hardware trophy back to Gainesville. • 2014 Florida State vs. Florida (Soccer): The Gators travel to Tallahassee and their rivals sport a 38-match regular-season win streak … watch the eighth-ranked Gators and the second-ranked ‘Noles battle on the pitch and see which team comes out CHOMP-ing! • SEC Storied: Abby Head On: SEC Storied examines the extraordinary Abby Wambach, one of the most noticeable Gator athletes on the international soccer stage. • 2015 Kentucky vs. Florida (Gymnastics): The Gators entertain the Wildcats and another emotional and exciting edition in the team’s annual “LinkToPink” challenge. • 2014 Kentucky vs. Florida (Men’s Basketball): The SEC Tournament title is on the line when these two powerhouse programs collide and it’s a thriller that comes down to the final possession! • 2015 Florida State vs. Florida (Softball): The top-ranked and defending NCAA Champion Gators aim to complete the season sweep of their intrastate rival when the 10th-ranked ‘Noles challenge senior right-hander Lauren Haeger at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. • Florida Gators’ Takeover Special: An encore showing the hour-long program that highlighted some of the top athletes and coaches who comprise Team Florida and make it one of the top athletic programs in the country. • 11/22/1997 FSU vs. Florida (Football): The ‘greatest game ever played?’ The Gators sure think so! Watch and find out why! • 1/2/1997 FSU vs. Florida (Football): It’s the rematch of intrastate rivals and the final collegiate game for Gator Great and Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel with the 1997 Sugar Bowl and national championship on the line in New Orleans. • 2006 Ohio State vs. Florida (Men’s Basketball): Relive the excitement of the self-named ‘04s – Corey Brewer, Taurean Green, Al Horford and Joakim Noah – and the rest of the defending NCAA Champion Gators defend their home court against the third-ranked Buckeyes. • Tim Tebow: Everything In Between: Watch behind-the-scenes footage of one of the all-time greatest and recognizable Gators in this intimate documentary about Tim Tebow and his preparation from college to the NFL. What, no Ryan Lochte feature? I think I will pass in the OSU/UF game but I definitely would have watched the championship game that year. Much more competitive. LOL I will definitely tune again to the Tebow feature. Always cool to see what a guy goes through after college and preparing for the draft, especially a guy as interesting a him. They should have given UF more than 1 day. In addition to the above, I would have shown both basketball national championships, the 3 football national championships, the 1982 game against USC in Gainesville, and any number of other national championships in other sports. I've got to say, the 97 game against FSU was one of the most exciting games I've ever watched. I'm not quite sure why UF vs tOSU in December makes the list as I agree that the national championship game was much more entertaining. As much as I like Tim Tebow, I've seen the story a few times now so I'll skip it this time.
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Post by mscott59 on Jul 1, 2015 11:39:11 GMT -5
What, no Ryan Lochte feature? I think I will pass in the OSU/UF game but I definitely would have watched the championship game that year. Much more competitive. LOL I will definitely tune again to the Tebow feature. Always cool to see what a guy goes through after college and preparing for the draft, especially a guy as interesting a him. They should have given UF more than 1 day. In addition to the above, I would have shown both basketball national championships, the 3 football national championships, the 1982 game against USC in Gainesville, and any number of other national championships in other sports. I've got to say, the 97 game against FSU was one of the most exciting games I've ever watched. I'm not quite sure why UF vs tOSU in December makes the list as I agree that the national championship game was much more entertaining. As much as I like Tim Tebow, I've seen the story a few times now so I'll skip it this time. in that regular season osu-uf game, greg oden had fractured his right wrist earlier in the year and tried to come back a little early for this game. not that it would have mattered much at that point in the season.. that gator team was very good.
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Post by beuycek on Jul 1, 2015 16:18:42 GMT -5
They should have given UF more than 1 day. In addition to the above, I would have shown both basketball national championships, the 3 football national championships, the 1982 game against USC in Gainesville, and any number of other national championships in other sports. I've got to say, the 97 game against FSU was one of the most exciting games I've ever watched. I'm not quite sure why UF vs tOSU in December makes the list as I agree that the national championship game was much more entertaining. As much as I like Tim Tebow, I've seen the story a few times now so I'll skip it this time. in that regular season osu-uf game, greg oden had fractured his right wrist earlier in the year and tried to come back a little early for this game. not that it would have mattered much at that point in the season.. that gator team was very good. Championship good, actually.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2015 20:01:14 GMT -5
McElwain gets his first QB commitment. It's 2017, but it's a start. He's from Ft. Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. That's all I really need to know:
2017 QB Jake Allen commits to Gators
Derek Tyson, RecruitingNation
The Florida Gators picked up an important commitment on Wednesday from 2017 quarterback Jake Allen.
The 6-foot-3, 191-pound signal-caller from Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas is the first quarterback to give his pledge to new head coach Jim McElwain since he took over the Florida program in December.
"After speaking with my head coach and my quarterback coach, we believe that this makes the most sense for me," Allen said. "I like the offense that [offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier] runs and it's just the way it felt when I was up there on my visit the last time -- it just felt like family and I was comfortable there. I felt ready -- I feel like it's time to pull the trigger and get started on this recruiting class."
The addition of Allen is significant considering the Gators will have only two scholarship quarterbacks, Will Grier and Treon Harris, available in the fall.
Allen chose Florida over other offers from Miami, NC State, Iowa, Pittsburgh, Rutgers and several other schools.
After several recent spring and summer visits including trips to Florida, Florida State, Notre Dame and Michigan, Allen decided it was time to make a college decision.
Florida failed to finish in the top 90 in the FBS in total offense during Will Muschamp's tenure as head coach, which made landing a top quarterback difficult.
The Gators didn't sign a quarterback in the 2015 recruiting cycle and have yet to gain a commit for the 2016 class, either. Allen, however, doesn't seem to be concerned at where Florida stands right now on offense.
"I believe in what Coach Mac and Coach Nuss are running over there," Allen said. "I think because Coach Mac is an offensive guy, he's going to get this thing going. I'm excited to see what they are going to do this year. It's going to be exciting. It's a pro-style offense that I feel comfortable with. It just makes sense for me to commit to Florida right now."
Allen, who will be entering his junior year, said he gained some valuable advice from Eric Kresser, who is his personal quarterback coach and friend.
Kresser played for Florida in the mid-'90s before transferring to Marshall where he won an NCAA Division I-AA national championship in 1996.
"We just talked about what I wanted to do. I told him I wanted to be a Gator, but before we decided to do anything, we sat down and he gave me some advice," Allen said. "We wrote down the pros and the cons, and the biggest thing is Coach Mac and Coach Nuss and the system they are running.
"Florida is five hours away, I don't have to hop on a plane and fly across the country for my family to see a game or if I want to come home for the weekend. He helped me throughout the process. I've worked with him since I was in sixth grade and I trust him."
The Florida coaching staff was excited to learn of Allen's commitment, not only because of his physical talents but because he can start to help recruit other 2017 prospects.
"Coach Mac said I made his Fourth of July," Allen said. "It was just exciting to break the news to them. They are excited for me to get recruiting this 2017 class. I'm going to help recruit the best guys in the country. I'm not being cocky or anything, but I know guys want to play with me so I'm going to get the top guys in the country to come play with me -- on both sides of the ball."
The Gators now have two 2017 commits along with wide receiver Lavarus Tigner, who committed in June.
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Post by bamorin on Jul 2, 2015 18:49:21 GMT -5
McElwain gets his first QB commitment. It's 2017, but it's a start. He's from Ft. Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. That's all I really need to know: 2017 QB Jake Allen commits to Gators Derek Tyson, RecruitingNation The Florida Gators picked up an important commitment on Wednesday from 2017 quarterback Jake Allen. The 6-foot-3, 191-pound signal-caller from Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas is the first quarterback to give his pledge to new head coach Jim McElwain since he took over the Florida program in December. was about 100 pounds light......the reason OSU didn't look at him
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 19:24:31 GMT -5
McElwain gets his first QB commitment. It's 2017, but it's a start. He's from Ft. Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. That's all I really need to know: 2017 QB Jake Allen commits to Gators Derek Tyson, RecruitingNation The Florida Gators picked up an important commitment on Wednesday from 2017 quarterback Jake Allen. The 6-foot-3, 191-pound signal-caller from Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas is the first quarterback to give his pledge to new head coach Jim McElwain since he took over the Florida program in December. was about 100 pounds light......the reason OSU didn't look at him Not to worry, he'll be 6'5"/320 and playing OL in another two years.
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Post by beuycek on Jul 5, 2015 5:57:54 GMT -5
Apparently the Armwood pipeline is deeper than I thought... and with good reason. I ran into Armwood head coach Sean Callahan yesterday and asked how his boys were doing, thinking his youngest Casey was still in school. Apparently he is a bit older than I thought and is actually working in the UF football office, though I am not sure in what capacity. His older brother Kirk is McElwain's DB coach, with this being his second go around on the Gator staff. Who knew?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2015 7:48:06 GMT -5
Apparently the Armwood pipeline is deeper than I thought... and with good reason. I ran into Armwood head coach Sean Callahan yesterday and asked how his boys were doing, thinking his youngest Casey was still in school. Apparently he is a bit older than I thought and is actually working in the UF football office, though I am not sure in what capacity. His older brother Kirk is McElwain's DB coach, with this being his second go around on the Gator staff. Who knew? Keep me posted on the Brian Snead kid. I don't usually look 3 years out, but I'm glad the UF coaches are more forward thinking having already offered Snead. It's funny how the UF coaches have taken so many 3 star recruits so early in the 16 class. The recruiting services are just now seeing some of the kids. I suspect the UF coaching staff is ahead on that too. One of the kids recently got an upgrade to 4 stars. There will probably be several more.
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Post by beuycek on Jul 5, 2015 8:15:42 GMT -5
Apparently the Armwood pipeline is deeper than I thought... and with good reason. I ran into Armwood head coach Sean Callahan yesterday and asked how his boys were doing, thinking his youngest Casey was still in school. Apparently he is a bit older than I thought and is actually working in the UF football office, though I am not sure in what capacity. His older brother Kirk is McElwain's DB coach, with this being his second go around on the Gator staff. Who knew? Keep me posted on the Brian Snead kid. I don't usually look 3 years out, but I'm glad the UF coaches are more forward thinking having already offered Snead. It's funny how the UF coaches have taken so many 3 star recruits so early in the 16 class. The recruiting services are just now seeing some of the kids. I suspect the UF coaching staff is ahead on that too. One of the kids recently got an upgrade to 4 stars. There will probably be several more. Will do. He must be something to snag so many offers before his sophomore season. BTW, Callahan said Snead's senior year will be his last as a head coach. He's been in charge since '90 and has built a nationally recognized program. Sorry to hear that news.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2015 11:00:39 GMT -5
I like Brandon Powell's move from RB to WR. He's not as fast, who is?, or as big as Percy Harvin was so running into the defense from the backfield was a losing move for him. However, he has good hands and can do a lot of good things in space at WR or the slot with the football.
I'm thinking since UF is going to be running pro sets this year that Brandon Powell will be like Jacques Green who came in as a QB and then did great things at WR and in the return game. Brandon has the chance to be that kind of player:
Written by Nick de la Torre, July 5, 2015
Offense, a father leans over and tells his son, we used to have that here in Gainesville. The Florida Gators changed the landscape of the SEC twice, first with the fun n’ gun and then with the spread offense. Florida was the standard for offense in the SEC and the rest of the conference would be force to adapt to keep up. The evolution was quick, efficient and it kept the Gators on top of the league for more than a decade.
The devolution the past four years has been caused in part to inconsistency on the offensive line and at quarterback but also across the board at the skill positions. Florida simply hasn’t had the guys at receiver to challenge defenses, make them swat and worry about getting hit for a big play.
Jim McElwain thinks he has a solution to that problem and part of it is sophomore Brandon Powell.
2014 Season Stats: Rushing -16 carries, 70 yards, 1 touchdown Receiving – 15 receptions, 147 yards, 1 touchdown
The talented playmaker from Deerfield Beach High School came to Florida as a running back and enrolled early. Despite getting on campus early, Powell was set back when he broke his foot, an injury that required a surgery and a pin to be placed in his foot.
Powell was buried on the depth chart behind Matt Jones, Kelvin Taylor, Mack Brown and Adam Lane but he still managed to get playing time in 11 games, including two starts. Powell played in and scored his first touchdown in the first game of the season against Eastern Michigan. Powell set a career high for carried (7) against Missouri and receptions (6) against LSU.
Heading into this season Powell has moved from running back to receiver permanently. Jim McElwain identified Powell as a player who worked hard on and off the field and saw his unique skillset.
Being new to the receiver position, Powell has a lot to work on in the way of route running and some of the finer points of the position but he is unquestionably talented and the offensive coaching staff plans to find ways to get him the ball in space.
In the spring Powell lined up all over the field. Fans will see him lined up in the backfield, in the slot and even out wide as the staff gets creative with ways to get Powell the ball in space.
Powell impressed the coaching staff enough that he should be a featured player in McElwain’s inaugural offense and a breath of fresh air to the fans who have been longing to watch some semblance of offense in Gainesville for the past five years.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2015 13:04:06 GMT -5
The 9th rated SEC player coming into 15 - I hope not, but suspect he will, be the difference between the rebs and the Gators when Ole Miss comes to The Swamp:
By Robbie Andreu Staff writer
Published: Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 5:17 p.m.
School: Ole Miss
Year: Junior
Position: Wide receiver
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 210 pounds
Why he's No. 9: Treadwell was emerging as one of the nation’s top receivers before breaking his fibula and dislocating his ankle in a loss to Auburn that sidelined him for the final four games of last season. Despite missing those games, Treadwell put up impressive numbers, catching 48 passes for 672 yards and five touchdowns. He had a big game in the upset win over Alabama, catching five passes for a career-high 123 yards and two touchdowns.
With two more seasons to go, Treadwell is already 13th on the Ole Miss all-time receiving list with 120 receptions. His three career 100-yard receiving games are tied for the seventh most in school history.
Last season, he was third in the SEC with 5.5 receptions a game and fifth in the league with 70.2 receiving yards a game. He had a huge true freshman season in 2013, catching 72 passes for 608 yards and five touchdowns.
For his Ole Miss career, he has 120 receptions for 1,240 yards and 10 touchdowns, despite missing four games.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 13:52:45 GMT -5
By SCOTT CARTER GatorZone.com Senior Writer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Gators kick off their first season under new head coach Jim McElwain in less than 60 days.
They officially kick off the preseason Monday when McElwain and players Jonathan Bullard, Brandon Powell and Vernon Hargreaves III trek to Hoover, Ala., for a day of interviews at the 2015 SEC Football Media Days.
Seven months after McElwain was hired, the former Colorado State head coach and Alabama offensive coordinator will make his debut at the SEC's annual summer showcase. The event runs Monday through Thursday and features all 14 SEC head coaches and 42 players (three from each team).
Bullard, a senior defensive lineman, and Powell, a sophomore receiver, are making their first trips to the event. Hargreaves, a junior cornerback who is considered one of the top returning defensive backs in the country, joined former teammates Jeff Driskel and Dante Fowler Jr. at last year's festivities.
Powell is one of only four sophomores scheduled to attend, joining LSU running back Leonard Fournette, and Vanderbilt running back Ralph Webb and linebacker Nigel Bowden.
With Fowler departed, Bullard is a key piece for Florida's defense to continue to produce at a high level.
Meanwhile, this is the first SEC Football Media Days since the SEC Network launched in August. The new network will be on site at the Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel all week providing live reports.
"SEC Now," the network's news-information show, is broadcasting for four consecutive days from Hoover with hosts Dari Nowkhah and Joe Tessitore anchoring the coverage.
Each of the 14 press conferences featuring SEC coaches will be broadcast live, including McElwain's, which is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Monday.
Here is a look at the SEC Network's schedule:
Date Time (ET) Program Network
Mon, July 13 12:30-5:30 p.m. SEC Now: 2015 Football Media Days Special SEC Network
5:30-7 p.m. The Paul Finebaum Show SEC Network
Tue, July 14 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. SEC Now: 2015 Football Media Days Special SEC Network
4-7 p.m. The Paul Finebaum Show SEC Network
Wed, July 15 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. SEC Now: 2015 Football Media Days Special SEC Network
4-7 p.m. The Paul Finebaum Show SEC Network
Thu, July 16 10 a.m.-1 p.m. SEC Now: 2015 Football Media Days Special SEC Network
3-7 p.m. The Paul FInebaum Show SEC Network
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Finally, a look at the SEC players scheduled to appear at SEC Football Media Days:
Alabama
*Reggie Ragland, Sr., LB
Kenyan Drake, Sr., RB
Ryan Kelly, Sr., OL
Arkansas
*Jonathan Williams, Sr., RB
Brandon Allen, Sr., QB
Keon Hatcher, Sr., WR
Auburn
*Jeremy Johnson, Jr., QB
Jonathan Jones, Sr., DB
Kris Frost, Sr., LB
Florida
*Jonathan Bullard, Sr., DE
Brandon Powell, Soph., WR
Vernon Hargreaves III, Jr., DB
Georgia
*Malcolm Mitchell, Sr., WR
John Theus, Sr., OT
Jordan Jenkins, Sr., OLB
Kentucky
*Melvin Lewis, Sr., NG
Jordan Swindle, Sr., OT
A.J. Stamps, Sr., S
LSU
*Leonard Fournette, Soph., RB
Vadal Alexander, Sr., OT
Kendell Beckwith, Jr., LB
Ole Miss
*Evan Engram, Jr., TE
Mike Hilton, Sr., DB
C.J. Johnson, Sr., LB
Mississippi State
*Dak Prescott, Sr., QB
Taveze Calhoun, Sr., DB
Ryan Brown, Sr., DE
Missouri
*Kenya Dennis, Sr., DB
Maty Mauk, Jr., QB
Evan Boehm, Sr., C
South Carolina
*Elliott Fry, Jr., PK
Pharoh Cooper, Jr., WR
Skai Moore, Jr., LB
Tennessee
*Joshua Dobbs, Jr., QB
Curt Maggitt, Sr., LB/DL
Cameron Sutton, Jr., DB
Texas A&M
*Mike Matthews, Sr., C
Germain Ifedi, Jr., OT
Julien Obioha, Sr., DL
Vanderbilt
*Ralph Webb, Soph., RB
Nigel Bowden, Soph., LB
Spencer Pulley, Sr., C
* ‘Beyond The Field: Stories of the SEC’ Representative
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2015 14:14:07 GMT -5
So Goes The OL, So Goes The Season:
Written by Nick de la Torre, July 9, 2015
You remember the scene. Jim McElwain was whisked away from his beautiful home in Fort Collins, Colorado ready to take on the opportunity of a lifetime. Being the head coach of the University of Florida is a job that not many in the coaching profession would or could turn down.
McElwain came in knowing that the Florida Gators had struggled the past two years but, I mean, this is the University of Florida, how bad could it really be?
Six offensive linemen, that’s how bad it can be.
After assembling his staff and finishing off a recruiting class that most certainly exceeded any and all expectations given the time frame, McElwain turned his attention to the roster and realized that he barely had enough offensive linemen to field a team, let alone compete in the most competitive conference in the country.
This dream job quickly turned into the beginning of a nightmare. McElwain went to work and fixed the problem. Currently, Florida has 22 offensive linemen (walk-ons included) and are in a much better place — at least numbers wise — then when he took over.
Left Tackle: David Sharpe, Sophomore | Fredrick Johnson, Freshman
Sharpe saw action in six games as a freshman, including significant playing time in Tuscaloosa as the Gators took on the Crimson Tide. Sharpe was mainly used in jumbo packages but due to injuries saw a lot of reps at left tackle as well. He had a productive season as a freshman but his role will change completely this season. Sharpe will be asked to anchor Florida’s offensive line and protect the blindside of the Gators’ quarterback, whomever wins the job.
After Sharpe, the experience is none but Florida might have a freshman that can come in and play in a pinch. Fredrick Johnson looks the part of a college tackle already (6-6, 301 lbs). Johnson has long arms, something scouts and coaches look for in a tackle, but still has some work to do on his technique, specifically his footwork and hand placement, like most freshmen offensive linemen. However, with only two offensive tackles that have any playing experience, playing time might present itself to Johnson earlier than anticipated.
The Rest: Richerd Desir-Jones, Freshman | Mason Halter, RS Senior
Desir-Jones is a relatively unknown commodity, especially when it comes to what position he can play. At 6-4, 290, he has more of an interior offensive line body, but he is new to offense in general and can be molded as the coaching staff sees fit. Desir-Jones played defensive line in high school before switching as a senior. He’s new to the offensive side of the ball but his high school offensive coordinator raved about his work ethic and willingness to learn. Desir-Jones was an All-County wrestler in high school and knows leverages, which is immensely useful as a lineman. I think Desir-Jones may need a year to redshirt before really getting into the mix. Mason Halter was a two-time All-American at Fordham and is the only other lineman other than Sharpe that has playing experience at tackle. He’s more of a right tackle but in the case of emergency would likely flip to left tackle if Sharpe were to go down with an injury.
Left Guard: Antonio Riles, RS Sophomore | Andrew Mike, RS Freshman
Riles made the move to offensive line and the coaching staff has loved how he has progressed with the change. Riles played offensive line in high school, so the position wasn’t completely foreign to him. Riles worked at both guard positions during the spring and could earn a starting spot in the fall.
Mike was presumed to earn a starting spot in the spring but saw Travaris Dorsey take that spot leaving Mike to work with the second team offensive line comprised of mainly walk-ons. For that reason, I’m sliding Mike over to the left side of the line and in a backup role. Body-wise, Mike has everything you’re looking for, he just needs to put it all together.
The Rest: Nick Buchanan, Freshman | Brandon Sandifer, Freshman
Both Buchanan and Sandifer could see a redshirt this season. It’s unlikely that both will play, so the two could battle it out to avoid a redshirt this year. Buchanan has great size (6-4, 290) and moves very well for a young player that is that big. He stays low off the line and was able to get to the second level with ease in high school.
Sandifer came in to school at 6-3, 357-pounds, living up to the moniker he gave himself on Twitter, “Heavy Chocolate.” Due to that size, I think Sandifer will need a year to get into the weight program and change his body. He has some weight to lose if he’s going to be able to hang with the defensive linemen in the SEC. Interior linemen in the SEC will be faster than anyone Sandifer has ever played against and he will need to dedicate himself to the weight room to get his body ready to play.
Center: Trip Thurman, RS Senior | Cam Dillard, RS Sophomore
Thurman is the most experienced lineman that Florida has. He’s dealt with lingering health issues and was held out of spring practice in order to give his ailing shoulder a full eight month off cycle. Thurman has worked all over the line during his time at Florida but with so much inexperience on the line, he will be needed to lead the unit at center. After Florida lost Jonotthan Harrison, a veteran who played three years at center, they moved Max Garcia, another veteran lineman, to center to fill the void. More so than any other line position, the center is the guy you need to count on to be the yes and ears of the entire offense pre-snap. Thurman’s experience will be vital there.
Dillard was being groomed to be the next center but his progress has come along a little slower than first expected. Dillard got most of the first team reps with Thurman out in the spring and that experience helped him. He’s building trust with the new coaching staff and could be a viable option if needed this season.
The Rest: Tyler Jordan, Freshman | T.J. McCoy, Freshman
Florida went from having just one true center (Dillard) to having three. Not bad, McElwain. Tyler Jordan was one of the strongest recruits this year in terms of helping the coaching staff recruit and build the class. He enrolled during Summer A, a few months earlier than the rest of the class, and will be the starting center in a few years time. Right now I think Jordan will redshirt unless he’s needed due to injuries.
McCoy landed at Florida due to health issues in his family. He is eligible to play this season but I think he may need a redshirt season to get acclimated to the college game.
Right Guard: Mason Halter, RS Senior | Travaris Dorsey, RS Freshman
Halter was a two-time All-American tackle at FCS Fordham but I have him sliding inside at Florida for two reasons. First, with Rod Johnson’s career being cut short due to spinal stenosis, the emphasis on getting freshman Martez Ivey ready to go has picked up several notches. Second, we saw the transition that Tyler Moore made as a Freshman All-B1G tackle to struggling at tackle in the SEC. Halter may be an All-American but this isn’t the FCS, this is the SEC and the competition level is light-years advanced. Moving inside takes some of the responsibility and pressure off of Halter and opens up a place for Ivey at right tackle.
Dorsey came on in the spring and ended up starting at right guard for the Orange and Blue Debut. However, Dorsey struggled mightily in the game and looked like a guy who needs another year to develop.
The Rest: Nick Buchanan, Freshman
We already discussed Buchanan’s strengths and weaknesses above, but his athleticism and versatility could help him get on the field early as a freshman.
Right Tackle: Martez Ivey, Freshman | Kavaris Harkless, RS Freshman
I’m in the camp that most freshmen offensive linemen aren’t ready to play at the college level right away. Sure, you can probably name a few right off the top of your head that have made the transition seamlessly, but those are the exceptions, not the rule.
Conversely, McElwain isn’t in an ideal situation and he will need to find the best five linemen that he has in order to try and keep his quarterback on his feet. That means Ivey will get the call early and if he is ready to answer the call, Florida will be much better off for it. At 6-5, 302 pounds, Ivey has done his part in putting on weight before arriving on campus. He has the prefect frame to play tackle and the Gators will need him to play like an upperclassmen this season.
Harkless needed a year to transition his body and technique and, in my opinion, he’s still a year away from being ready to make an impact.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 22:10:24 GMT -5
Weight Gains/Losses Between The Old Gatorzone Roster And The New Roster In The 2015 Media Guide:
Position New - Media Guide Old - Florida Roster Difference Class
Ancrum, Luke DE 251 251 0 FR Andrades, Raphael WR 203 200 3 RJR Anzalone Alex LB 241 234 7 JR Bailey, Alvin WR 192 188 4 RSO Bostwick, Jaynard DL 283 283 0 RSO Bowden, Matthew IL 300 297 3 RJR Brantley, Caleb DL 314 319 -5 RSO Bryan, Taven DL 292 275 17 RFR Buchanan, Nick OL 305 285 20 FR Bullard, Johnathan DL 283 277 6 SR Callaway, Antonio WR 198 198 0 FR Clark, Khairi DL 321 315 6 RFR Cox, Bryan, Jr. DL 268 261 7 RJR Cronkrite, Jordan RB 205 205 0 FR Davis, Jarrad LB 230 229 1 JR Davis, Keivonnis RUSH 225 FR Dawson, Duke DB 204 200 4 SO Desir-Jones, Richerd OL 292 290 2 FR Daimond, Bair TE 228 RJR Dillard, Cameron OL 308 309 -1 RSO Dixon, Roger, Jr. WR 195 188 7 SR Dorsey, Travaris OL 318 323 -5 RFR Fallace, Brian QB 206 189 17 RFR Farr, Ryan LS 207 201 6 FR Ferguson, Ryan TE 226 219 7 RFR Francois, Kerolin DB 203 202 1 RSO Fuchs, Matthew DL 246 239 7 RJR Fulwood, Ahmad WR 208 208 0 JR Giles, Eddie DB 161 160 1 RFR Goolsby, DeAndre TE 243 236 7 SO Grady, Josh QB 200 200 0 RSR Grier, Will QB 201 197 4 RFR Grimm, Devin LS 188 188 0 RFR Guy, Jacob QB 222 224 -2 RJr Haney, Jonathan LS 209 209 0 RJR Hardin, Autin K 198 205 -7 RJR Hargreaves, Vernon DB 199 198 1 JR Harkless, Kavaris OL 300 292 8 RFR Harrell, Anthony MLB 237 237 RSR Harris, Marcell DB 211 208 3 RSO Harris, Treon QB 195 193 2 SO Harrison, Case RB 198 199 -1 RSO Herndon, Mark RB 198 193 5 SR Holley, Thomas DL 320 320 0 RFR Iorio, Michael DB 194 187 7 RSO Ivey, Martex OL 302 302 0 FR Ivie, Andrew DL 302 302 0 FR Ivie, Joey, IV DL 295 293 2 JR Jackson, Kalif WR 212 201 11 FR Jackson, Rayshad LB 221 221 0 FR Jefferson, Cece DL 275 275 0 FR Johnson, Fred OL 305 305 0 FR Johnson, Kylan DB 220 220 0 FR Jordan, Tyler OL 292 292 0 FR Knight, Camrin TE 220 230 -10 FR Lane, Adam, Jr. RB 226 224 2 RSO Lewis, C'yontai TE 228 229 -1 RFR Masline, Darius RB 175 RJR Maye, Marcus DB 207 205 2 RJR McCalister, Alex Rush 239 238 1 RJR McGee, Jake TE 249 243 6 RSR McMillian, Daniel LB 219 221 -2 JR Mike, Andrew OL 302 302 0 RFR Morrison, Antonio LB 229 225 4 SR Neal, Keanu DB 216 209 7 JR Norvelis, Mark DB 192 180 12 RJR Pittman, Latroy, Jr. WR 212 215 -3 SR Poole, Brian DB 211 208 3 SR Porter, Deiondre DB 177 176 1 RFR Powell, Brandon WR 184 181 3 SO Powell, DL DB 193 190 3 RSO Powell, Jeremi LB 219 214 5 RJR Powell, Jorge K 166 166 0 RFR Proctor, Anderson QB 209 209 0 RSO Raymond, R.J. LB 236 236 0 RFR Reed, Justus RUSH 234 226 8 RFR Rembert, LeAndre LB 247 244 3 RSO Riles, Antonio, Jr. OL 322 312 10 RSO Robinson, Demarcus WR 204 197 7 JR Rolin, Matt LB 216 217 -1 RSO Sandifer, Brandon OL 357 357 0 FR Scarlett, Jordan RB 198 198 0 FR Schroeder, Evan WR 200 194 6 RSR Sharpe, David OL 355 350 5 SO Sherit, Jordan RUSH 250 254 -4 RSO Shinn, Zachary OL 280 288 -8 RFR Showers, Valdez WR 193 193 0 RSR Sousa, Ryan WR 195 194 1 RFR Stephens, Garret DB 187 181 6 RSO Stephens, Moral TE 240 249 -9 RFR Stipe, Steven, Jr. LB 216 214 2 RSO Tabor, Jalen DB 191 192 -1 SO Taylor, Kelvin RB 205 209 -4 JR Thompson, Chris WR 171 171 0 JR Thurman, Trip OL 313 310 3 RSR Townsend, Johnny P 202 198 4 RSO Washington, Nick DB 195 193 2 RSO Williamson, Chris DB 188 188 0 FR Wilson, Dakota DL 269 261 8 RSR Wilson, Quincy DB 209 209 0 SO Worton, C.J. WR 195 189 6 SO Zuniga, Jabari DL 263 263 0 FR
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