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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2016 13:17:48 GMT -5
Thomas Holley Update:
"GatorCountry.com @gatorcountry Mac says that Thomas Holley has lost some weight and is playing defensive end now. Holley lost weight to help with injuries."
The spring football roster has Holley at 260. I'd rather that Holley lost the 60 lbs. to play DE than have him as a DT who can't practice or play because of his chronic hip pain. With his speed, quickness, size, and talent, Holley can be an impact combo DE as a pass rusher and a run stopper. Given that he's coming down from a 320 DT, SDE makes the most sense, but he's fast enough to play rush DE. I hope the move works out for him and that he can practice and play without experiencing his past chronic hip pain.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2016 14:18:08 GMT -5
The Florida/Georgia game will stay in Jacksonville through 2021 as the two programs agree to extend the contract for 5 years. The Jacksonville City Council will likely approve the deal, duh:
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Since 1933, the City of Jacksonville and EverBank Field have been the home of the Georgia-Florida game. That tradition will continue through 2021, as both schools have reached an agreement with the City on a five-year extension.
"We could not be more excited about our continued partnership with two of the nation's finest universities," said Mayor Lenny Curry. "Our new agreement further strengthens the Georgia-Florida tradition we have enjoyed here in Jacksonville for 83 years. The legendary rivalry continues and the best is yet to come."
The long-running rivalry is one of the highlights of the year in Jacksonville featuring a sellout crowd of more than 83,000 filling every seat at EverBank Field. The economic impact to Jacksonville for the game in 2015 was $35 million, with more than 5 million fans watching the broadcast on CBS.
"We are excited to continue the tradition of playing the Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville," said University of Florida Director of Athletics Jeremy Foley. "As I've said a number of times over the years, the game belongs in Jacksonville. Thanks to the hard work and cooperation from the City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Jaguars and our counterparts at Georgia, it will continue to be in Jacksonville."
The game is the centerpiece of a weekend of events around Jacksonville. The afternoon before the game, legendary stars that shined in the series are honored in the annual Georgia-Florida Luncheon and Hall of Fame Ceremony. Over the last five years, a new tradition has dawned with a concert in the Sports Complex featuring stars such as Florida-Georgia Line, The Band Perry and the Zac Brown Band.
"The home of the Georgia-Florida game since 1933 has been Jacksonville and we are delighted to extend that tradition for five more years," said University of Georgia Director of Athletics Greg McGarity. "We are extremely appreciative of the efforts of the City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the University of Florida for their cooperation in extending this agreement.
"The enhancements in and around EverBank Field will be dynamic, and we are confident our fan experience will be enhanced over the coming years. From a financial standpoint, this game generates significant resources to each institution on an annual basis. This consistent revenue stream is a critical component to our financial model annually." The game often decides who will represent the SEC East in the SEC Championship game. In the 24 SEC Championship games, the two schools have played for the title 16 times, with the winner of the game advancing 13 times.
"The Georgia-Florida game continues to be an incredible asset for EverBank Field and the Jacksonville Jaguars," said Mark Lamping, president and CEO, Jacksonville Jaguars. "The partnership that we have with the University of Florida, the University of Georgia, and the City of Jacksonville proves that our community is the right home for this very special rivalry."
The new agreement will need approval by the Jacksonville City Council.
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Post by AlaCowboy on Mar 16, 2016 15:24:29 GMT -5
And the 9-1-1 team, Florida, was hit with probation in September for massive cheating, and no one wanted to reward a "cheater." Sweet music indeed.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2016 23:16:02 GMT -5
3.16.2016
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Caleb Brantley is looking to be one of the next Florida defensive linemen to stand on stage with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
The Gators have produced three consecutive first-round selections from their D-line, and tackle Jonathan Bullard is expected to make it four in a row in this year’s draft.
Brantley considered turning pro after the 2015 season, but chose to return and chase his first-round ambitions.
“I think I’m the best D-lineman in the country,” he said. “I’m coming out to try and prove it.”
The redshirt junior started 10 of the 13 games he played last fall, earning Second Team All-America honors from Pro Football Focus and finishing with 29 tackles and three sacks.
With Bullard gone, Brantley is Florida’s top returning defensive tackle and has shown it over the past few months.
“I’ve been really happy with Caleb Brantley in the front,” UF coach Jim McElwain said. “I think Jon Bullard did a great job of kind of teaching him what it is to be that person. So far he’s been really good this offseason.”
Brantley spent his first three years in Gainesville trying to become a consistent player and full-time starter. With that role now established, his new focus is getting a handle on the torch Bullard passed down to him.
“He taught me how to be a leader,” Brantley said. “Just be a role model to the younger guys and always do stuff right. You can’t be the guy that coaches look to if you’re messing up. I’m just trying to lead by example. Do all the little stuff, like having your shirt tucked in.”
One of Brantley’s qualities is being an unselfish player. While he’s a disruptive force for Florida because of his quick first step and ability to jump the snap, that doesn’t always show up in the box score.
“When you’re inside there’s 650 pounds of SEC offensive linemen trying to get after you. Caleb Brantley last year took a lot of double teams,” Gators defensive coordinator Geoff Collins said. “Sometimes the stress is going to be on Caleb Brantley getting doubled. But he understands … that’s when the magic happens.”
Brantley often demands multiple blockers, which frees up other defenders to make plays. This usually keeps him from leading the Gators in sacks or tackles for loss, but Brantley doesn’t care if his stats aren’t reflective of his impact.
“It is frustrating, but at the same time I can’t be selfish,” he said. “If you’re good, you’re going to get double-teamed nine times out of 10. It’s a chance for other guys to step up. I’m not the only one on the D-line that’s a hell-raiser.
“You’ve got CeCe Jefferson, Bryan Cox, Taven Bryan. I love our whole D-line. Pick your poison. We’ve got some guys that can get to the passer.”
Perhaps none do it better than Brantley. He was virtually unblockable Wednesday during Florida’s first spring practice in full pads.
“He’s definitely become a grown man for that defensive line,” linebacker Jarrad Davis said. “When it’s time for somebody to block him, good luck. That man knows what he wants and he’s not going to be stopped.”
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 14:55:07 GMT -5
And the 9-1-1 team, Florida, was hit with probation in September for massive cheating, and no one wanted to reward a "cheater." Sweet music indeed. Bullshit. Nobody wanted to reward BYU, but they did. Washington and Florida both would have been better alternatives. BYU is the most unworthy national champion in the modern era. I probably would have had Oklahoma and Nebraska ahead of BYU too. BYU played nobody yet was rewarded for playing nobody:
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There have been lots of massive cheaters in the SEC, including UGALY, but none were punished as hard as UF. Nobody took away bama's 99 SEC when they cheated. The SEC is disgusting, thinking mostly about UGALY and UT who led the charge to vacate UF's 84 SEC after the fact. If it weren't for the SEC being the best conference in college football, I'd hope for a move over to the ACC so the big 3 of Florida would be in the same conference.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 15:08:09 GMT -5
Early enrolled true freshmen WRs are doing well in practice. This from SEC Country:
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Jim McElwain feels bad for Joshua Hammond and Freddie Swain.
He knows the true freshmen wideouts, who graduated from high school early to enroll at UF, may miss their senior proms. But McElwain also questions whether this move was deliberate.
“These guys should be going to prom,” he said. “I don’t know that they could have got dates. Maybe that’s why they came here. They might get shot down.”
Though McElwain questions their abilities with the ladies, he doesn’t doubt the receiving skills of Hammond and Swain. McElwain said the WR position was “kind of behind” after the opening day of spring practices, but he likes how the freshmen have progressed over the past week.
“We’ve got young guys there taking reps. The good thing is you can see the talent,” McElwain said. “We need to pick up the mental part of it. … I thought they did a much better job the other day understanding a few of the concepts.”
Hammond and Swain both shined on big stages as recruits. Last summer many felt Swain was the top receivers at The Opening, an annual combine for the nation’s top prospects at Nike world headquarters in Oregon. Hammond was one of the best wideouts during the Under Armour All-America Game practices and earned high praise from former NFL player Plaxico Burress.
“That’s all part of your evaluation, is how those guys do in events,” McElwain said. “The bigger the stage, sometimes guys step up a little bit. Other guys maybe, sometimes kind of hide and don’t show up as much. For us, those guys doing that on those big stages like that obviously shows, you know what, they’re not afraid to compete.”
McElwain has seen that carry over into spring with Hammond and Swain. Both have displayed a competitive edge and confidence in practice, even if they don’t know all their routes yet.
“I’m excited about them,” McElwain said. “Just seeing those guys and not them having those big wide eyes, like this is too big for them. That’s not the case. They get in there and battle.
“Yeah, they make some mistakes here and there, but they should. That’s part of growing into the position. And yet they haven’t backed down at all. That’s been a good thing to see.”
Senior wide receiver Ahmad Fulwood said it took him some time to get acclimated as a freshman. He thinks Hammond and Swain are already ahead of schedule.
“They’ve been doing a hell of a job,” Fulwood said. “When I first learned the playbook, they’re way far ahead of me. So I’m proud of them. They’re killing it out there.”
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 15:17:15 GMT -5
The SEC Network will air the spring game on Friday night 4/8:
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2016 10:29:25 GMT -5
3.25.2016
Mac got a raise - this from SEC Country:
Florida coach Jim McElwain shocked some in the college football world by winning the SEC East in his first season leading the Gators. On Friday, he was rewarded for the quick success.
McElwain received a $750,000 annual raise to his initial contract that runs through 2020, the school announced. He will now earn $4.25 million per season.
“We recognized early in Coach Mac’s tenure that he totally changed the vibe around football for The Gator Nation and in the building,” Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley said in a statement. “(Florida President) Dr. Fuchs and I first talked about this in mid-October — we didn’t want to make it about winning one game or advancing to the SEC Championship Game.
“We wanted to make a change because of the direction of the program and his leadership. From the moment he set foot on this campus, he has steadily put into place his blueprint for the football program. His efforts have been relentless. We are very grateful to have him and his family in Gainesville.”
McElwain’s new deal vaults him to sixth on the list of the SEC’s highest-paid coaches, and first among SEC East coaches. Alabama’s Nick Saban ($7 million), Texas A&M’s Kevin Sumlin ($5 million), Ole Miss’ Hugh Freeze ($4.7 million), LSU’s Les Miles ($4.39 million) and Auburn’s Gus Malzahn ($4.35 million) are ahead of the second-year Florida coach.
“It’s great to know that our university and administration believe in the direction we are taking this program,” McElwain said. “This sends a strong message about the things we are putting in place and the work of the entire organization. It sends a real message in recruiting that we have the support and confidence in our long-term vision.”
The Gators went 10-4 in McElwain’s first season, winning the East for the first time since 2009.
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Post by roxalot on Mar 26, 2016 21:50:06 GMT -5
It's Great To Hate The Georgia Bulldogs's photo.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2016 11:15:53 GMT -5
It's Great To Hate The Georgia Bulldogs's photo.
I'd love to hate it, but where is it?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2016 11:17:56 GMT -5
3.27.2016
The O'Dome renovation started recently:
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The people who planned and those now executing the $64.5 million renovation to the O'Connell Center swear the place will look completely different — and brand new — when the project is done.
It sure looks different in there now.
Interior demolition of the 36-year-old facility began in earnest Thursday, with heavy-equipment and cranes tearing out bleachers, walls and flooring, and dump trucks hauling away debris from the project slated to be completed in time for the start of the 2017 Southeastern Conference schedule in January.
"It's really exciting," said Chip Howard, the University Athletic Association executive associate AD for internal affairs. "It's a culmination of 21 months since we had our first construction meeting. The design team and construction management firm has worked extremely hard, so its a big day to finally get underway with a very important and critical project for our university."
The O'Dome is being completely gutted from the surface level — "top to bottom," according to Brassfield & Gorrie project superintendent Josh Light — that ultimately will bring new seating (all chair backs), a club level for premium ticket-holders, new state-of-the-art audio and visual systems (including a center-hung scoreboard), new locker rooms, a full-round concourse level with new bathrooms and concession areas, plus a new grand entrance to the east side of the building.
"When we're done, it will look, smell and feel like a totally different arena," Light said. "Our goal is to get it done and make it something our community can be proud of and the university can use and get benefits from for generations to come."
Original renovation plans from that meeting in June 2014 targeted March 2015 as the starting point, but as that date drew closer both UAA and UF officials agreed to delay the project for a year to make sure it was done correctly.
The extra 12 months allowed Brassfield & Gorrie to commence with work on the exterior portions of the O'Dome and get something of a head start.
"It's been a blessing, really," Howard said of the decision to hold off a year. "We had an opportunity to go back and refine the design and look at [any issues] that could have come up and really got a better use of the time before the construction started. We were able to get some things done on the front end that would have been pinched if we'd done in on the original timeline."
With the project scheduled to carry into the start of the '16-17 basketball season, the Gators men's and women's teams will barnstorm around the state — likely at venues in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa and South Florida — to play "home" games. The volleyball team will play its 2016 home games locally at an alternate venue.
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Post by roxalot on Mar 27, 2016 21:45:39 GMT -5
It's Great To Hate The Georgia Bulldogs's photo.
I'd love to hate it, but where is it?
Will find that photo for you, but in the meantime here's a song for you to enjoy.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2016 21:51:59 GMT -5
I'd love to hate it, but where is it?
Will find that photo for you, but in the meantime here's a song for you to enjoy. That's classic and accurate.
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