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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2015 14:18:28 GMT -5
Good! No Miami. After Michigan in 2017, the next slot Miami would have taken will go to another intersectional opponent: GatorCountry.com @gatorcountry Jeremy Foley says there is no plans to add Miami to the football schedule on a permanent basis right now. why do you dislike playing UM ??1. There is hatred between the programs that a generation or two not playing might cure. It traces back to the early 70s when Doug Dickey okayed letting Miami score so John Reaves could set some stupid passing record. 2. In ooc play, I'd like to see UF do intersectional home and away with other P5 conferences than the ACC or against independents ND/BYU. Playing Michigan in Dallas in 17 is fine to start with, but I'd like to see home and home rather than a marque season opening game. I like UF getting a game under their belt before playing a major intersectional opponent. However, a huge opening game paycheck won't be passed over for a home and home. The only way to play these games is to schedule them in the slots previously going to Miami. 3. I'm tired of taking a ration of shit here because UF hasn't traveled oos/ooc since 1991.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2015 14:25:32 GMT -5
I wish someone had asked about Thomas Holley's and Anthony Harrell's (MLB graduate transfer from Ga Tech) injuries. The following is Coach Mac's transcript from todays presser:
Monday August 31, 2015 McElwain's Monday Press Conference: Transcription Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators head football coach Jim McElwain spoke with the media on Monday about Saturday’s game against New Mexico State and the team’s depth chart, among other things.
Opening statement:
”We’re obviously excited to get things kicked off. I think we’ve had an outstanding camp, and just to see the progress we’ve made from spring ball to now, the fusion of some of the new guys, I just really like the way the team is coming together. More so, I’m looking forward to seeing what our identity is going to be. This will be the first chance we have to get out there and see what we are, what we’re all about and I’m excited to get the opportunity to open up in The Swamp. I’m really looking forward to that and I know our guys are really excited.”
“This week’s opponent in New Mexico State, obviously they have a head coach that has some familiarity with some of the guys on our staff from his early days at Kentucky. He did an outstanding job at Kent State. He’s now in that year three where he’s got a chance to put his stamp on what they’re [New Mexico State] all about. They’ve got a lot of returning starters on both sides of the ball. When you talk about what they do offensively I think it leads to their four returning starters on their offensive line. I think the important note here is that they only gave up nine sacks all of last year. The quarterback, obviously, does a good job of getting the ball out of his hand quickly, and getting it into some playmaker’s hands. They have a true freshman running back that had 1100 yards rushing and a wide receiver that was all-league form as well. They’ve got some parts coming back on offense and a belief in their system. They’re gonna play up tempo, do some things to try and create some explosive plays on a fast tempo so that will be really good for us. On the defensive side, I’d say their strength probably lies in their linebackers. They have a defensive line that rotated a bunch of players. I’m very familiar with their defensive line coach [Zane Vance] who was with us at Fresno, he does an outstanding job of keeping those guys fresh. There’s a lot of movement up front. In their secondary, there are three or four starters now as you look at their two deeps that were put out today. There’s a couple changes, there’s some freshmen in there that we don’t know too much about. There’s a linebacker out of La Salle and a defensive back out of Texas that look like they must have really good camps that are listed in those depths.”
“When you look at it, as a program, the fact that they have the experience coming back is something that I think is probably pretty important. They won’t be intimidated, they [New Mexico State] played LSU last year, and that’s something that is big for them. They’ve [New Mexico State] seen it, and we’re looking forward to getting our opportunity to get out there and see what we’re all about as well.”
“If you look at it from an injury standpoint, a couple guys that will hold in today, Ivey and Neal are the two of note that will stay in from practice and work on rehab. However, I wouldn’t put them out of question believe it or not.”
“We’re really excited. I’ve got to tell you personally that the coaching staffs, our players, are really looking forward to establishing who we are and what we’re all about, especially here in The Swamp.”
“On a side note before we go any further, you go through and get totally consumed with this football part, and it means a lot to a lot of people. I can’t say I know him personally, but it hits home when you read about Cam Cameron and what they’re going through at LSU, dealing with the cancer issue. It’s just something that makes you sit back and realize that there are other things that are real important going on as well. Our thoughts are with him and what they’re going through as well.”
On expectations going into game week:
“Here is what we try to do, we did everything we could to get them indoctrinated in how we go into the week. We tried last week to show them how a Monday is going to be like. We should be out there 58 minutes. It will be face first and 10, regular. With a little bit or Red area. It will be fast and we will work on fundamental drills and the kicking game. We will be working on situations that we put in on given days, short yardage we will be doing that on Tuesday. Red area third down on Wednesday. And of course a perfect Thursday as we get ready for our walk through on Friday. We try to get them into a routine is something that we try to introduce them to. Familiarity is going to take them a little bit of time for them to kind of understand what that is.”
On what is going to be accomplished in the next four days and what is a main priority:
“Well I think for us consistency and we threw a lot, we loaded a lot on them both offense and defense and special teams. We want to make sure our checklists are filled based on the unknown coming forward. It’s like this week we are playing an unknown defensive coordinator, it’s the first time that we are seeing him exactly what he is going to do and the 12 games from a year ago and go back and see what they did when he was on staff. You’ve got to be sound in what you are doing because at the end of the day there is a little bit of unknown in what his play calls are going to be in certain situations. So really for us it’s being able to develop a consistency in really has answers moving forward in what they throw at you.”
On Antonio Morrison returning to play:
“Yea he is. You have heard me throughout, it is unbelievable what he has done. I am really proud of what he has done and to see him recover like this. It won’t be one of those deals where he is playing 80 or 90 plays. At the same time, he has prepared himself and we will plan for that.”
On Ivey and Neal possibly playing:
“Well we will find out. We will hold them in just like I said tonight and I will let you know on Wednesday when we do our injury report.”
On game week preparations at Florida vs at Colorado State:
“Well I think first week anywhere there is going to be a few more people in the stands. Yet, you have got to be fundamentally sound in your preparations, it doesn’t matter where you are at. What we do is that we have an established pattern of the way we go about things in our business and make sure that we check all the boxes that we have. Always going in the unknown of any first game, it doesn’t matter what year it is or where you are at. There is always some anxiety because you really aren’t sure and yet the excitements there because you have the opportunity to paint a picture of what we have moving forward. We have a lot of guys that we are looking forward to how they respond in a real game situation.”
On preparing the offensive starters going into week one:
“We’ll see this is as hungry as they are and the young ones are just as hungry. To see them go out there and get after it. We still have to do and see what they are capable of. For us going in, to discover some explosive playmakers; guys who can stretch the field and picking our time to take those shots. One of the things that we stress is putting the ball down the field vertically and not worry as much horizontally and to do that consistency and performance is something that we have got to find out. We will definitely take our shots there is no doubt about that.”
On seeing plays work in practice and in the game:
"That’s right. And yet, I’ll shoot you straight. It hasn’t been consistent to the point that we were hoping. And yet, what I think that you’ll find out over time when you ask the people in the past, we always strive to make that consistency in everyday action. Not sure what we’ve gotten there yet."
On having an identity:
"Well, I know what we want it to be. And yet, this is an opportunity. There you go. First game, unknown. Yet, there are certain things that we want our guys to be able to do and show. With that, obviously the relentless pursuit of discipline and the ability to get off the field on third downs and maintain possession on third downs, are things that we need to do offensively to keep our defense off the field and obviously get the ball back. Those are things that trying to create some explosive plays and finding out who those guys are gonna be is something that we’ve got to be able to find out here in the first game."
On getting nervous:
"Well, shoot. I mean, I get nervous going to practice. The day you don’t get butterflies is probably the day to get out of this. It’s fun, and I don’t look at it as nervous as much as the thrill of another year. There are a lot of things that go into that. And yet, a good thing is I don’t have to worry about myself playing. So that’s good for the Gators. I think our guys are excited."
On whether the starting five would look the same with a healthy Ivey:
“That’s a position we’ve talked about it in depth all through camp, trying to find those eight or nine pieces and exactly what the best ones are in combination. You’re going to see a lot of rotation in there as we go through this game. Trying to make sure that the five best communicate with each other to get the point across. It’s one of the things as you know from the get go was key for us, both offensively and defensively, was the communication factor. The more those guys work together, the better that becomes. It’ll be interesting to see the combinations and see what works out best."
On what has Ahmad Fulwood shown in camp:
“He has shown glimpses of it. We have talked about it before, I would like to see that he plays 6’3 rather than 5’8 at times. Go up and get the ball. Be aggressive in the air. Don’t take no for an answer. There is a lot of things we need to do and establish in that group from the stand point of an aggressive nature in which you play position.”
On Nord and Dixon and then Callahan and the GAs in the booth:
“Yeah, as far as what we worked in the last part. Actually, I think we are probably going to bring Kerry down. We worked that a little bit simulated since that time, but other than that we will be pretty much set.”
On how the quarterback possessions will be split:
“We actually had a long meeting last night again and this morning just kind of looking at what’s going to be best. I think you know, probably I don’t know when we will determine it. We will go as is today. We have a prescribed amount of reps we are going to get and they split that in all the different situations again in the 58 minute practice we have. And come up with the best plan that we think is going to help us be successful.”
On the game situation for both quarterbacks:
“I think we do and I don’t think that idea is going to be really uncovered until we get in the game situation. As much as you try to simulate it, there’s no experience for doing it and uh, so I think it’s going to tell us a lot you know when we get down and watch this video of this game.”
On the number of freshman that will redshirt:
“That’s interesting. I mean there is no one that is guaranteed redshirt because you just never know right as you go forward. There will be a lot more guys show up in the game day statistics of the seven that are probably listed there. They may play their way into being on that sheet. Obviously, this is the first game, we are going to play a lot of guys and we will have the play to players’ speech when we put that together on Fridays walk through. So they know exactly when they will be in in that kind of thing.”
On getting the word that Antonio Morrison will be ready to play:
“What he did just at the beginning of camp, there again what normally was a 10-12 month recovery he did in 6 months. And we have had the doctor in a bunch, probably more so for me not believing it. And yet the strength levels, all the tests, believe it or not it’s actually tighter than the other one. And uh again that’s a credit to him and what he did in the offseason to prepare himself to help this football team.”
On six receivers listed on the depth chart:
“I would say we would probably play nine though, you know, I don’t know. There is going to be a rotation set. Um I guess guys, I mean I don’t know what it has been in the past, what you read into the two deep you got to put the names in there right and you got to give them as game notes to the opponent. We are going to play a lot of guys so I guess what I just, whatever, you do what you want to do, but I wouldn’t read too much into it."
On Chris Rumph increasing his effort during camp:
“His growth has been really, really good. His potential is off the charts and yet consistently working on the day-to-day detail of everything you do is something that is going to do nothing but help him as he moves forward. Done an outstanding job in camp as a lot of those D-linemen have. You know developing guys to be able to rotate in there to stay fresh that’s going to be huge for us.”
On this game be an opportunity to see what the freshmen could do:
“Well, we’ll play like I said, three to four running backs and are planned in the rotation. That’s kind of how we have done it. Those guys getting an opportunity there again, this is new, this is college football. They were playing as seniors in high school only a year ago so we’ll found out what the bright lights do to them.”
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2015 22:10:00 GMT -5
It would be nice to see how Timmy would do with the first and second teamers Thursday night. My gut feeling is Tebow will make the 53 man roster because he makes better decisions even if he still isn't the best passer. Matt Barkley has thrown a slew of interceptions in practice and in games and he has no running capabilities:
The Associated Press
Published: Monday, August 31, 2015 at 6:04 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, August 31, 2015 at 6:04 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA — Tim Tebow is getting his last chance this offseason to prove he should stay with the Eagles as their third-string quarterback.
The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner is expected to see a lot of playing time in Philadelphia's final exhibition game on Thursday against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
"It's been an awesome journey," Tebow said after Monday's practice.
Tebow, now competing with Matt Barkley for the roster spot, won a national title in college at Florida and led the Broncos to a playoff game win in 2011. But he hasn't played a regular season game since 2012 and was out of football after New England released him two years ago until Eagles coach Chip Kelly signed him this spring.
"I've seen Tim improve since he's gotten here," Kelly said Monday. "He's improved his throwing motion a great deal. ... Sequencing his throwing motion, so I think he's been more accurate."
In limited action in all three preseason games, and playing with all third and fourth-team players, Tebow has completed 10 of 19 passes for 97 yards without a touchdown or an interception. He has also run 10 times for 50 yards, with three first downs and a touchdown.
"He's had a good camp," Kelly said. "He's got another big week this week."
Tebow says he's taking his usual approach.
"Stay focused, know what you have to do and then go do it," he said. "I'm not nervous. I'm excited, but I'm always excited."
His competition, Barkley, is in his third year with the Eagles after being selected in the fourth round of the 2013 draft out of Southern California.
But don't expect the players to feud over a job.
"I consider him a good friend. He has a great family," Tebow said. "Sure we're competing, but you want to do things the right way. And opportunities and positions are never more important than character."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2015 14:02:01 GMT -5
Bill Carr is a local Pensacola boy who played at Pensacola High School. At one time, he was the AD at Houston:
Tuesday September 1, 2015 Bill Carr Gets First 2015 'Mr. Two Bits' Call
By Chris Harry GatorZone.com Senior Writer
Bill Carr (now) GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Bill Carr was an integral part of University of Florida athletics for 30-plus years, the bulk of which he spent focusing on football.
When he first saw George Edmondson do his “Mr. Two Bits” thing, it was as a UF freshman, alongside classmate (and eventual roommate) Steve Spurrier.
“I certainly remember watching George do his deal, which I guess goes back like 100 years -- or close to it,” Carr said Monday. “Half a hundred, anyhow.”
For accuracy’s sake, the “Two Bits” cheer, courtesy of the fellow in the yellow shirt, khaki pants and white oxford shoes, was introduced in 1949. So we’re talking going on 70 years.
But as far as Carr is concerned, the “half a hundred” reference is significant. Carr is a decorated member of the “Silver 60s,” a cherished group that encompasses all Florida football players of the 1960s. And he was as good as any.
Carr was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference and first-team All-America center for the Gators during the ‘60s, a decade during which Ray Graves both coached and served as athletic director while helping guide UF to unchartered heights, including Spurrier’s 1966 Heisman Trophy-winning season and victory over Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl.
Graves died April 10 at the age of 96 and Carr (pictured above) was there in June, along with a lengthy list of former UF stars, to eulogize the coach at his memorial service. In Graves' memory, the 2015 Gators will wear an “RG” decal (below) on the back of their helmets this season. And to usher in the Jim McElwain era and all its anticipation, Carr has been summoned to represent those wonderful Silver 60s and their beloved coach as the honorary “Mr. Two Bits” for Saturday night’s opener against New Mexico State at “The Swamp.”
“I’m one of the many Gator fans that feel that sense of expectation and hopefulness and excitement about getting on the field again,” said Carr, now 69 and still active in the work force with his collegiate management/sports administration consulting business. “Every summer, when it’s hot and I smell fresh cut grass, it brings back the days when I was wearing a helmet and shoulder pads. Literally, there’s an association with those senses -- sight and smell -- this time of year. I’m excited about this season, so when the [Mr. Two Bits] invitation came it was something I wanted to do.”
[Note: While Carr will be one of the oldest to get the pre-game ceremonial call since the new salute to Edmondson’s storied tradition was introduced in 2013, the “Two Bits” assignment for the Sept. 12 home game against East Carolina will go to one of two current UF students -- Chris Yates and Michael Cizek -- pending results of this poll. Deadline to vote here is Friday.]
Carr was a fourth-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in the 1967 NFL Draft, but his professional football career was derailed by a different draft of those days. After fulfilling his military service obligations, Carr joined then-UF coach Doug Dickey’s staff as a graduate assistant coach, later moved into administration in 1975 and four years after that was named Florida athletics director at the age of 33, becoming the youngest Division I AD in the country.
He replaced Graves, his coach and administrative mentor, and remained in that position until 1986.
Ray Graves decalTo this day, when the Silver 60s gather for their annual reunion in June, they remember what Graves meant for the Gators; and what he meant to each of them.
In fact, the Silver 60s will be invited onto the field Saturday -- along with the members of Graves' family -- to form an exterior tunnel and cheer on the Gators as they storm Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the first time this season.
“I have a great deal of appreciation for the things I learned from Coach Graves,” Carr said. “He’s had a huge impact on the University’s athletic program and posterity. His impact on his players and the program is profound.”
And that impact -- in the form of "RG" -- will be there with this newest group of Gators all season.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2015 13:54:35 GMT -5
Gators defense to put on pressure with DC Geoff Collins:
Written by Nick de la Torre, September 2, 2015
Jalen Tabor crept in slowly from his spot at nickel back as Will Grier surveyed the defense. Tabor stayed low, trying to go unnoticed. Grier got the snap, took one step, planted and threw to a receiver but the pass didn’t make it 10 feet before the blitzing Tabor swatted the pass to the ground.
Tabor isn’t listed as a nickel back but Florida Gators new defensive coordinator Geoff Collins doesn’t really believe in depth charts on defense and he has enough talent on that side of the ball to get away with playing guys all over the place.
“We talk about here there’s no depth chart on defense around here. If you’re above the line, you’re going to play. If you’re not, you still have some work to do. Those guys take it to heart and we stress it every single day with them. They’re competing to get reps on that field and it fluctuates every single day. They do a great job earning their spots and playing time.”
Last year at Mississippi State, Collins’ defense finished with 37 sacks (second in the SEC) and had the SEC’s best red zone defense in the country. Part of that, of course, comes from having talented players on the field but Collins is a great defensive mind. He likes to bring pressure, estimating that Mississippi State brought pressure on about 30% of their plays last season. With the talent that Collins has at Florida, expect to see a lot of variations and exotic blitz packages, like bringing a guy like Tabor, who plays outside, down into the box to blitz.
“Whether we have blitz packages or whatever the case may be, affecting the quarterback is a big deal,” he said. “Whether we get to him or don’t get to him, but affecting him, affecting his timing, affecting the releases, hands in the face, whatever it may be to disrupt the passes, that’s huge for us.”
Geoff Collins raved about the players he inherited just a few weeks after he was hired. He had seen some tape, knew some of the names and he was excited. That was before he even got the chance to actually coach them on the field. With spring and fall camp out of the way, Collins has been able to see first hand why the Florida Gators defense has been so good for so long.
“I didn’t know this when I was first hired, it might be the most competitive group of kids I’ve ever been around,” Collins said of his players. “If you put a ball down or say there’s a winner or loser or some kind of competitive situation, these guys just thrive and shine. That’s been a great thing to be a part of and be around.”
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2015 14:24:00 GMT -5
Zach A. of the Gainesville Sun tweeted from practice that Thomas Holley was getting reps with the first string DL. That's as good as it gets considering Holley's chronic problem with his hip. If he can't hurt it any further, give him some pain relief and let him play. The alternative would be an eventual medical ship. It looks like it was too soon to be thinking about medically giving up on Holley.
Nickel back Brian Poole said in his interview after practice yesterday that Thomas Holley was awesome, he's glad to have him back on the field, and he'll help a lot this year.
I still haven't seen any news on graduate senior transfer MLB Anthony Harrell on his injury and how he was looking in practice before his injury. With Antonio Morrison's "miracle" recovery, Harrell producing isn't as critical as before, but I'd still like to know just in case Morrison takes a step back and for the sake of the Harrell since he transferred into UF from Ga. Tech to hopefully contribute in his last college season.
In Antonio Morrison's interview yesterday, he said Alex Anzalone is calling the plays for the defense now and he is taking his cues from him. Morrison said the younger LBs (Anzalone/Powell/McMillan/Davis) are faster/more athletic than him and the LB corps is great with or without him on the defense. It sounds like the LBers really stepped up in his absence. Morrison said he thinks the UF defense will be the best in the nation.
Speaking of miracles, here's to hoping Coach Mac can pull a few miracles off with the offense as well.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2015 17:27:44 GMT -5
Treon Harris gets the start for UF - "Somebody has to take the first snap." Both will start out with scripted plays. I must say I'm surprised it isn't Grier taking the first snap since he's the type of QB Mac prefers, but in the absence of separation in practice, the first snap goes to Harris. It looks like the one that does the best in the game(s) will win the job outright.
Wednesday September 2, 2015 McElwain announces Treon Harris will start at quarterback for Gators in season opener
Scott Carter By SCOTT CARTER GatorZone.com Senior Writer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Gators head coach Jim McElwain has named the starting quarterback for the season opener against New Mexico State.
Following Wednesday's practice, McElwain said sophomore Treon Harris will start Saturday against the Aggies. Harris and redshirt freshman Will Grier will both play but it will be Harris who takes the first snap.
Harris started six games as a freshman after replacing starter Jeff Driskel midway through the season. A two-time state champion at Booker T. Washington High in Miami, Harris threw for 1,019 yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions. He added 338 yards rushing and three touchdowns.
"Treon is going to start the football game and Will is going to play a lot too," he said. "This is still a painting in progress. This is two guys pulling in the same direction to help this football team."
Grier was redshirted a season ago after a record-setting prep career at Davidson (N.C.) Day High.
Harris and Grier competed for the position in spring camp and resumed their battle when the Gators reported for preseason camp on Aug. 6. Harris has the edge in experience and is more of a dual-threat quarterback. Grier is a prototype drop-back passer who can also move outside the pocket.
"We'll have a prescribed set of where it's going to go,'' McElwain said. "It's a long season. Somebody had to take the first snap, and Treon is taking the first snap."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2015 15:59:27 GMT -5
UF's starting safeties will miss the New Mexico State Aggies game, Keanu Neal due to injury and Marcus Maye due to suspension. Martez Ivey (OL) will miss the opener due to injury. Latroy Pittman (WR) and Alex McCalister (Rush DE) will miss due to suspension.
The following from 247 sports is an injury update:
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida has downgraded two starters to doubtful for this weekend's season opener against New Mexico State due to injuries.
Left tackle Martez Ivey (knee) and safety Keanu Neal (hamstring) are both unlikely to play after missing practices this week while undergoing rehab. Ivey underwent a minor surgical procedure on Friday, while Neal was injured in a scrimmage on Aug. 21.
"Injury note, probably more like doubtful on Ivey and Neal," coach Jim McElwain said. "However, I will say this: They are recovering at a very good pace, but I would say right now doubtful. They would be the only really ones of note that we'd mention as far as anybody going into the game."
Aside from those two, Florida remains remarkably healthy heading into the season. A handful of others who had been injured in fall camp have returned to practice in recent days, including wide receiver Valdez Showers, defensive tackle Thomas Holley and linebacker Anthony Harrell.
McElwain tipped his cap to his team's strength and conditioning staff for keeping players so healthy heading into the year.
"Coming out of camp, feel pretty good about the health of our guys," he said. "I think it speaks volumes for what they did over the summer with our strength and conditioning staff as far as getting over a tough, physical camp like this going into the first game. Hats off to those guys and really our players for what they did this offseason."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2015 11:56:44 GMT -5
New Mexico State Visitors List:
Gator Prospectus Top WRs, several commits among Saturday visitors Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 12:11 by Zach Abolverdi
More than 20 recruits will be on hand for Florida’s season opener tonight.
The biggest visitors are three of UF’s top wide receiver targets — Nate Craig-Myers, Sam Bruce and Freddie Swain. Swain’s teammate, four-star defensive end Jordan Woods, is also coming.
The Gators are in great position for all four prospects, including Miami commit Bruce.
Four-star wideout Ricks Wells is one of seven 2016 commits visiting, joined by Chauncey Gardner, Stone Forsythe, Brett Heggie, Lamical Perine, Jayvaughn Myers and Tyrek Tisdale.
Two more uncommitted 2016 recruits, tight end Jacob Mathis and athlete Terence Williams, will also be in Gainesville.
Florida 2017 commits Jake Allen and Daquon Green are attending Saturday’s game along with six ESPN 300 members — DE Zachary Carter, ATH Bruce Judson (Ohio State commit), RB Jamari Peacock, WR James Robinson, WR Rodney Scott and ATH Devonta Smith (Georgia commit).
In-state 2017 prospects Adarius Lemons (RB) and Jonathon MacCollister (DE) will visit as well. Lemons holds an offer from UF.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2015 0:02:36 GMT -5
Florida 61 New Mexico State 13
The 61 is the most points scored by any first year Florida coach, but don't get too excited lz. It's New Mexico State out of the Sunbelt:
By SCOTT CARTER GatorZone.com Senior Writer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida fans arrived at The Swamp on Saturday night wanting to see how the Gators looked under first-year head coach Jim McElwain.
They liked what they saw. They saw the Gators score eight touchdowns, roll up 606 yards of total offense and dominate New Mexico State in a 61-13 victory.
Florida won its season opener for the 26th consecutive season, the longest active streak in the nation following Nebraska’s loss to BYU on Saturday. The Cornhuskers had won 29 consecutive openers until a BYU Hail Mary beat them.
Here is our instant analysis from Saturday's Florida-New Mexico State game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium:
THE QUICK SLANT
WHAT IT MEANS: The Gators took advantage of the momentum they gained from McElwain’s hire and a positive offseason and carried it onto the field with a convincing victory. They made big plays, played efficiently on offense and limited the Aggies to 200 yards of total offense. Overall, the script played out perfectly for the Gators on a warm and humid September night.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Treon Harris and Will Grier. Who else? Harris started the game at quarterback and went 7-for-7 with a touchdown pass before Grier made his first career appearance. Grier then played the second quarter and much of the third, completing 15 of 17 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns. If this is the way these guys play in a quarterback battle, McElwain might not want to name a starter. Overall, Harris (14 of 19, 215 yards, 2 TDs) and Grier (15 of 17, 164 yards, 2 TDs) played superbly and McElwain said the plan next week likely will be to use both players again.
STAGGERING STATISTIC: Fourteen Gators caught at least one pass Saturday, led by Demarcus Robinson’s five catches for 32 yards. Running back Kelvin Taylor’s 43-yard catch was the longest, followed by a 37-yard touchdown catch by Brandon Powell from Harris for the game’s first score. That’s called spreading the ball around.
SUBPLOT: The Gators offense has been stagnant in recent years. That’s the diplomatic way to say it. McElwain is an offensive coach known for developing quarterbacks and running versatile offenses. If the first game is any indication, he came as advertised. The Gators passed for 382 yards, rushed for 224 and scored four touchdowns on the ground and four through the air. Oh, and the defense did what it usually does.
UP NEXT: The Gators host East Carolina next week in a rematch of the Birmingham Bowl eight months ago, won by Florida 28-20.
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Post by lz2112 on Sept 6, 2015 0:51:03 GMT -5
Florida 61 New Mexico State 13 The 61 is the most points scored by any first year Florida coach, but don't get too excited lz. It's New Mexico State out of the Sunbelt: By SCOTT CARTER GatorZone.com Senior Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida fans arrived at The Swamp on Saturday night wanting to see how the Gators looked under first-year head coach Jim McElwain. They liked what they saw. They saw the Gators score eight touchdowns, roll up 606 yards of total offense and dominate New Mexico State in a 61-13 victory. Florida won its season opener for the 26th consecutive season, the longest active streak in the nation following Nebraska’s loss to BYU on Saturday. The Cornhuskers had won 29 consecutive openers until a BYU Hail Mary beat them. Here is our instant analysis from Saturday's Florida-New Mexico State game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: THE QUICK SLANT WHAT IT MEANS: The Gators took advantage of the momentum they gained from McElwain’s hire and a positive offseason and carried it onto the field with a convincing victory. They made big plays, played efficiently on offense and limited the Aggies to 200 yards of total offense. Overall, the script played out perfectly for the Gators on a warm and humid September night. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Treon Harris and Will Grier. Who else? Harris started the game at quarterback and went 7-for-7 with a touchdown pass before Grier made his first career appearance. Grier then played the second quarter and much of the third, completing 15 of 17 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns. If this is the way these guys play in a quarterback battle, McElwain might not want to name a starter. Overall, Harris (14 of 19, 215 yards, 2 TDs) and Grier (15 of 17, 164 yards, 2 TDs) played superbly and McElwain said the plan next week likely will be to use both players again. STAGGERING STATISTIC: Fourteen Gators caught at least one pass Saturday, led by Demarcus Robinson’s five catches for 32 yards. Running back Kelvin Taylor’s 43-yard catch was the longest, followed by a 37-yard touchdown catch by Brandon Powell from Harris for the game’s first score. That’s called spreading the ball around. SUBPLOT: The Gators offense has been stagnant in recent years. That’s the diplomatic way to say it. McElwain is an offensive coach known for developing quarterbacks and running versatile offenses. If the first game is any indication, he came as advertised. The Gators passed for 382 yards, rushed for 224 and scored four touchdowns on the ground and four through the air. Oh, and the defense did what it usually does. UP NEXT: The Gators host East Carolina next week in a rematch of the Birmingham Bowl eight months ago, won by Florida 28-20. I'm not excited. As you said, it was against a team we vastly outmanned. Two things that stood out were the receivers catching most of the balls thrown to them, and only 1 penalty. We will learn a little more next week.
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Post by mscott59 on Sept 6, 2015 10:09:46 GMT -5
Florida 61 New Mexico State 13 The 61 is the most points scored by any first year Florida coach, but don't get too excited lz. It's New Mexico State out of the Sunbelt: By SCOTT CARTER GatorZone.com Senior Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida fans arrived at The Swamp on Saturday night wanting to see how the Gators looked under first-year head coach Jim McElwain. They liked what they saw. They saw the Gators score eight touchdowns, roll up 606 yards of total offense and dominate New Mexico State in a 61-13 victory. Florida won its season opener for the 26th consecutive season, the longest active streak in the nation following Nebraska’s loss to BYU on Saturday. The Cornhuskers had won 29 consecutive openers until a BYU Hail Mary beat them. Here is our instant analysis from Saturday's Florida-New Mexico State game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: THE QUICK SLANT WHAT IT MEANS: The Gators took advantage of the momentum they gained from McElwain’s hire and a positive offseason and carried it onto the field with a convincing victory. They made big plays, played efficiently on offense and limited the Aggies to 200 yards of total offense. Overall, the script played out perfectly for the Gators on a warm and humid September night. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Treon Harris and Will Grier. Who else? Harris started the game at quarterback and went 7-for-7 with a touchdown pass before Grier made his first career appearance. Grier then played the second quarter and much of the third, completing 15 of 17 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns. If this is the way these guys play in a quarterback battle, McElwain might not want to name a starter. Overall, Harris (14 of 19, 215 yards, 2 TDs) and Grier (15 of 17, 164 yards, 2 TDs) played superbly and McElwain said the plan next week likely will be to use both players again. STAGGERING STATISTIC: Fourteen Gators caught at least one pass Saturday, led by Demarcus Robinson’s five catches for 32 yards. Running back Kelvin Taylor’s 43-yard catch was the longest, followed by a 37-yard touchdown catch by Brandon Powell from Harris for the game’s first score. That’s called spreading the ball around. SUBPLOT: The Gators offense has been stagnant in recent years. That’s the diplomatic way to say it. McElwain is an offensive coach known for developing quarterbacks and running versatile offenses. If the first game is any indication, he came as advertised. The Gators passed for 382 yards, rushed for 224 and scored four touchdowns on the ground and four through the air. Oh, and the defense did what it usually does. UP NEXT: The Gators host East Carolina next week in a rematch of the Birmingham Bowl eight months ago, won by Florida 28-20. I'm not excited. As you said, it was against a team we vastly outmanned. Two things that stood out were the receivers catching most of the balls thrown to them, and only 1 penalty. We will learn a little more next week. I know who New Mexico st is and what they are not, but I'd be on the other side here, especially after recent seasons. If did what they were supposed to do; bury an inferior opponent. Allow yourself to feel good about it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2015 10:10:44 GMT -5
lz: "I'm not excited. As you said, it was against a team we vastly outmanned. Two things that stood out were the receivers catching most of the balls thrown to them, and only 1 penalty."
"We will learn a little more next week."
I really, really liked Will Grier. With the exception of the sack/fumble, he looked awesome. He was 15 of 17, but Ahmad Fulwood dropped a perfectly thrown ball that would have been about a 60 yard TD pass. He consistently got the ball out to the right receivers on time. He's definitely not over hyped as many thought just because he came from a small school in North Carolina. Besides the 2 TD passes, he had a 38 yard run and a TD run.
Treon Harris is much improved since last season. He was accurate completing 14-19 with 2 TD passes. I'm not sure I liked the way he slowed the game down consistently taking the snap with 1 or 2 left on the play clock. It didn't seem to me that he got the ball out as fast as Grier and to the right receiver, but he consistently found an open receiver.
IMO, McElwain has to continue the QB competition as both QBs performed admirably last night. However, as the competition stiffens with each passing game, my guess remains that Grier will step out as the better QB. If it's not clear cut, McElwain will have to find a way to play both. I remember Ohio State 96 being saddled with playing 2 QBs all year. They just went on to a 1 loss season, a Rose Bowl win over Arizona State, and a #2 final national ranking. UF having 2 good QBs is a good problem as it has zero divisiveness with the team supporting and playing well for both QBs. As McElwain said in his Thursday interview, the QB position is a partnership. That partnership did extremely well last night.
The WRs? I still don't like them as a group. We have a few good ones and a bunch that shouldn't be at UF. Ahmad Fulwood has been described by McElwain as 6'4", but plays like 5'8". He dropped that long pass that any decent college receiver would have caught for a long TD. If I'm coach, he's demoted to the scout team until he shows me he can do it in practice. Demarcus Robinson needs to juke less and get north/south more quickly. Gains last night will be losses in SEC play.
I liked all 3 of the TEs that played. They will be an integral part of the passing game moving forward. That's something we never had from the previous regime. As you know, I bitched about it on here all the time.
It's early, but Kelvin Taylor looks like our best all around RB. He can run, pass block, and catch passes out of the backfield. Both Jordans will have to grow into pass protection and catching passes out of the backfield. As runners, both look like SEC RBs to me.
The OL? Looked better than I thought, but again, it was New Mexico State. Until we get to the SEC schedule, it's wait and see.
The defense? After giving up 200 yards in the first half, the defense gave up zero yardage in the second half. In the first half, NMS made deep plays on our safeties. Having starters Marcus Maye out on his 1 game suspension and Keanu Neal out with his injury hurt, but the D shouldn't have given up so many big plays in the first half. Brian Poole moved from nickel to S for the game, but he's no S. There appears to be a fairly big drop off from the 1 safeties to the 2s.
Special teams? What can I say about Austin Harden. McElwain has pushed the right buttons to get him to finally play up to his potential. He consistently kicked off through the endzone and his FGs were strong and accurate. Johnny Townsend is a known from 2 years ago. He only punted once last night, but he'll deliver a 42-43 yard average as the season progresses. I liked Brandon Powell returning KOs and I liked Vernon Hargreaves returning punts. Brandon Powell reminds me of Brandon James and Vernon Hargreaves reminds me of Lito Sheppard who also returned punts.
All in all, it was a good opening game against an outmatched opponent. The key for success is that this team continue to work hard and improve each week as the schedule progressively gets more difficult.
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