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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2014 19:35:26 GMT -5
Robbies Playbook Driskel clearly the guy Friday, March 21, 2014 at 12:43 by Robbie Andreu
I’m curious to see just how deep into the spring Will Muschamp will continue to tell us that the competition for the starting role at quarterback is wide open. Maybe it’s only fair to say that sophomore Skyler Mornhinweg and true freshman Will Grier have a chance to start, but the reality is the Gators already know who their quarterback is. It’s Jeff Driskel.
Anyone who has watched spring practice can see that. Driskel is clearly UF’s best quarterback (and best fit in Kurt Roper’s spread, up-tempo offense). He’s more physically mature than the others, has a stronger arm and better mechanics, and is a better athlete and runner.
Driskel was the nation’s No. 1 dual-threat quarterback coming out of high school, and his skill set appears a perfect fit for what Roper wants to do with this UF offense.
Just a few weeks ago, Muschamp revealed that when he went in search of a new offensive coordinator in December, he was looking for a guy whose offense would be compatible with the things his quarterback does best. When he said “his quarterback”, he was not talking about Mornhinweg or Grier. He was talking about Driskel.
Muschamp hasn’t said it, but it’s obvious he’s expecting his veteran quarterback (Driskel) to flourish in Roper’s offense. Muschamp was feeling the same way about Driskel in Brent Pease’s offense heading into last season — because in training camp, Driskel had consistently shredded UF’s experienced and talented secondary.
Unfortunately for the Gators (and Driskel), he was knocked out for the season in the first quarter of the third game with a broken lower leg and never had a chance to show everyone what the coaches had seen in August.
Florida fans may not be all that high on Driskel, given some of his past mistakes, but the Florida coaches are. And, from what I’m hearing, so are a lot of coaches and scouts in the NFL.
The bottom line is the real competition at quarterback this spring is the one between Mornhinweg and Grier to decide who is No. 2 behind Driskel.
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Post by trnyerheadncough on Apr 10, 2014 10:28:22 GMT -5
Just read an article from InsidetheGators.com regarding the team coming out of spring. Offense doesn't look too flattering... OffenseDefense is shaping up to be solid though... Defense...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 13:39:49 GMT -5
I don't much care what anyone says, including the players and coaches. There are too many inaccurate and misleading reviews out there, including the coaches not being truthful about injuries and other things. I'm in watch and wait mode. I want to see it with my own eyes and closer to game conditions. The Orange & Blue game will be on tape delay for later in the day. I'm going to record it and watch it closely. I'm not sure it will give me anything other than a clue where we are headed, but that's more than I have right now.
I never expected the offense to be fully installed by the end of spring practice. It's a work in progress. That's why I don't intend to offer any preseason predictions until August, several weeks before the season starts.
You can tell by my lack of posts about spring practice coverage that I don't put much stock in to the opinion of the so called experts. Too many times I've seen reports about players stepping up only to find out later the reports were inaccurate.
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Post by trnyerheadncough on Apr 10, 2014 14:10:10 GMT -5
That's fine, you're certainly entitled to ignore everything that is written on the subject. I'm just posting what I read about the observations of the media guys who are there watching open practices.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2014 17:51:19 GMT -5
Gators pick up Rivals 100 CB commit from Washington, DC:
Rivals 100 cornerback commits to Gators
By Zach Abolverdi Correspondet
Published: Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 5:21 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 5:21 p.m.
Florida has landed a Rivals100 cornerback from Washington, D.C., for the second consecutive recruiting cycle.
Marcus Lewis, who visited Gainesville in March, committed to the Gators on Thursday.
"It was time to pull the plug," he said. "I love Florida, the campus and the coaching staff. It felt like home."
The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder is close friends with UF early enrollee Jalen Tabor, who was a five-star prospect out of D.C.
"Being able to play with a guy from my area who can show me the ropes was big for me," Lewis said of Tabor.
Lewis is transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton for his senior year. He chose UF over Clemson and Miami and is Florida's first Rivals 100 pledge for 2015.
The Gators now have six members in their class.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2014 9:54:16 GMT -5
Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun says 5 games to define UF's 2014 season:
By Pat Dooley Columnist
Published: Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 6:01 a.m.
It’s all about five games.
College football seasons aren’t just about how you play, but who you play. Will Muschamp gets a deserved break in that he has three softies on the schedule. Of course, we thought Georgia Southern fell into that category last year.
And I’m not saying that the other conference games are going to be easy. Missouri is the defending champion of the East. Vandy beat Florida in Gainesville a year ago. Tennessee is trying to make up for a lack of experience with enthusiasm.
But it’s still about these five games.
At Alabama, LSU, Georgia in Jacksonville, South Carolina and at FSU.
They are spread out during this upcoming season, none of them coming back-to-back. Only two of them are in Gainesville, which makes it that much more daunting of a task.
Four of those teams won at least 10 games last season. One of them won a national title. Combined, they went 54-12.
The good news is that four of them lost their quarterbacks from a year ago. But they are still the teams that will decide Florida’s fate in 2014.
I know coaches never look ahead and players aren’t supposed to do it. But it’s OK for you to circle the Big Five on your schedule magnets.
To go 5-0 would be almost unthinkable. To go 4-1 would likely mean a really good season. I could go on, but you already have done that in your minds.
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Post by trnyerheadncough on Apr 27, 2014 12:01:28 GMT -5
Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun says 5 games to define UF's 2014 season: By Pat Dooley Columnist Published: Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 6:01 a.m. It’s all about five games. College football seasons aren’t just about how you play, but who you play. Will Muschamp gets a deserved break in that he has three softies on the schedule. Of course, we thought Georgia Southern fell into that category last year. And I’m not saying that the other conference games are going to be easy. Missouri is the defending champion of the East. Vandy beat Florida in Gainesville a year ago. Tennessee is trying to make up for a lack of experience with enthusiasm. But it’s still about these five games. At Alabama, LSU, Georgia in Jacksonville, South Carolina and at FSU. They are spread out during this upcoming season, none of them coming back-to-back. Only two of them are in Gainesville, which makes it that much more daunting of a task. Four of those teams won at least 10 games last season. One of them won a national title. Combined, they went 54-12. The good news is that four of them lost their quarterbacks from a year ago. But they are still the teams that will decide Florida’s fate in 2014. I know coaches never look ahead and players aren’t supposed to do it. But it’s OK for you to circle the Big Five on your schedule magnets. To go 5-0 would be almost unthinkable. To go 4-1 would likely mean a really good season. I could go on, but you already have done that in your minds. I think 4-1 is unthinkable. 3-2 means a good season. 2-3 is about average. 1-4 is unlikely too...and Muschamp would be fired. I think 0-5 is unthinkable too though. Sent from my XT907 using proboards
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2014 15:42:05 GMT -5
The more I have found out about this team so far, injuries included, I think 3-2 is most likely. However, I'm still in wait and see mode.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2014 14:29:30 GMT -5
Muschamp - No More Transfers & Good Injury Updates - I'm liking the 14 outlook better with each good report - This from the Gainesville Sun:
By Robbie Andreu Staff writer
Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 11:51 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 11:51 a.m.
Florida football coach Will Muschamp confirmed Wednesday that redshirt freshman defensive back Marqui Hawkins is transferring, but that no other players are looking to leave the program this summer.
“We completed our interviews (with each player individually) about a week ago,” Muschamp said on the SEC coaches’ spring teleconference. “Marqui Hawkins and I had a great talk. He’s a great young man and he’s doing a great job academically.
“He wanted an opportunity to play wideout and didn’t know if that was going to be the case at Florida, so he made the decision to transfer. Other than that, nobody.”
Hawkins was moved from wide receiver to safety late in the spring and did not play in the Orange & Blue Debut.
Muschamp said the injured players who missed the spring are all on target to be 100 percent for the start of preseason camp in August.
“(Tailback) Matt Jones is on target,” he said. “(Linebacker) Matt Rolin is on track. (Linebacker) Alex Anzalone is on track. (Wide receiver) Andre Debose was non-contact, but is ahead of schedule. I think we’re in pretty good shape.”
Muschamp also said he’s OK with the league’s decision to stick to an eight-game conference schedule with one permanent opponent from the opposite division and one rotating.
“It’s fine with me,” he said. “I was for eight games, whether it was 6-2 (six division games and two rotating opponents from the opposite division) or 6-1-1 (one permanent, one rotating). It isn’t all fair all the time, and that’s part of it.”
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2014 0:18:44 GMT -5
Gators land second CB of the 2015 recruiting class:
By Zach Abolverdi Correspondent
Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 7:58 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 7:58 p.m.
Florida landed another cornerback recruit Wednesday when Jalen Julius chose to attend the school.
The Orlando West Orange product pulled the trigger during a conversation with UF coach Will Muschamp.
"We just had a great talk, and it felt like the right time," he said.
The 5-foot-10, 175-pounder attended one of Florida's spring practices and has been thinking about committing ever since his visit.
"I felt a good vibe when I went there, and my mom loved it," he said. "I'm really comfortable with my decision."
Julius picked the Gators over Ohio State, Ole Miss and Oregon State. Earlier this month, UF landed Rivals100 cornerback Marcus Lewis from Washington, D.C.
Florida now has seven members in its 2015 class.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2014 7:40:41 GMT -5
I found another article that mentioned Jalen Julius plays WR and CB. That would put him as an ATH even if he starts on the defensive side of the ball. Someone else found an article that said he runs a 4.31 40 so this is all about speed for either side of the ball. Speed kills.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2014 15:17:11 GMT -5
UF picks up 5th year graduated TE transfer from Virginia who will play immediately and will likely start for the Gators. This is a huge pickup for UF:
By Robbie Andreu Staff writer
Published: Friday, May 9, 2014 at 2:20 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, May 9, 2014 at 2:20 p.m.
The Florida Gators will welcome their new probable starting tight end to campus Monday.
Former Virginia standout Jake McGee is transferring to Florida, as first reported by The Sun several weeks ago, and will begin classes Monday in the Summer A semester, the school announced Friday.
McGee graduated from Virginia last week and is eligible to play this season. He will enroll at UF as a graduate student and have one year of eligibility remaining.
McGee fills a huge need in new offensive coordinator Kurt Roper’s spread, uptempo offense. The UF tight ends combined for only four receptions for 42 yards last season.
In 2013 at Virginia, McGee led the Cavaliers in receiving with 43 catches. For his Virginia career, he had 71 receptions for 765 yards and seven touchdowns.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2014 10:33:52 GMT -5
May 9th, 2014 10:10am
Clowney, Easley picks will help UF with DL recruits
by Zach Abolverdi
Brad Lawing at South Carolina coaching Jadeveon Clowney, who was the first pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. (Photo by The Post and Courier)
Byron Cowart and CeCe Jefferson have been put on notice.
The five-star in-state prospects are Florida’s top targets at defensive end, one of the biggest positional priorities for UF in the 2015 recruiting cycle.
The first-round selections of Jadeveon Clowney and Dominique Easley, both former players of defensive line coach Brad Lawing, will help the Gators in their recruitment of Cowart and Jefferson as well as other defensive linemen.
Florida was the early leader for both Cowart and Jefferson. Cowart now lists Oregon as his No. 1 school, while Jefferson isn’t naming favorites.
However, Jefferson has visited UF four times in the past two months, with his mother meeting Lawing on his most recent trip. The Gators are a close second behind the Ducks for Cowart thanks to the 25-year coaching veteran.
“Florida is still up there big time,” Cowart said. “Brad Lawing just stands out to me. He’s a great coach and knows how to get me to the next level.”
Clowney, who mentioned Lawing in his post-draft comments after being taken first overall by the Houston Texans, credited his former coach at South Carolina back in February for motivating him as a player.
“He was on me so hard my first two years before he left,” Clowney told NFL.com. So hard, I would say ‘Coach, why are you always on me so hard?’ He’d say ‘I get on guys that (aren’t) doing anything. Do you want to be great?’ I’d say ‘You know I want to be great.’ He’d say, ‘Well I’m here to help you be great, but I’ve got to push you.’ ”
“When he left, going into that next (junior) season, I was like, ‘Well, coach Lawing is gone, I’ve got nobody to push me now.’ So I pushed myself to be great, I had to learn to push myself for the first time. When he was there, I hated him for it, but when he left, I missed it. And I appreciate every bit of it.”
Easley was selected by the New England Patriots with the 29th pick, and he also spoke highly of Lawing during his draft process.
“He made me understand the defense and pass-rush schemes. I consider him to be a genius in pass-rush schemes,” Easley told GatorCountry.com. “It helped me out a lot, being coached by him. … He took me to another level. As I grew in maturity, he helped me grow more on the football field.”
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