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  1. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Multiple sources reporting - Former Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts will join the Florida Gators staff in 2024 as the inside linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator...
  2. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    IMO, NO Fickell favors a DT QB; Mertz NOT a runner. "... MADISON – Luke Fickell’s hiring likely will affect Wisconsin’s quarterbacks more than any other position group on the team. Fickell, Cincinnati’s head coach for the last six seasons, prefers to recruit and develop dual-threat...
  3. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Paco, Other than his O&B game performance, what else do we have to judge Mertz by ? If Mertz was a good, multi year starter at QB1 for Wisconsin, why did he enter the Portal & leave ? Why didn't Luke Fickell try to keep him ? CBN has yet to name his QB1. It could be either Mertz or Miller...
  4. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Danny, Recruiting the lifeblood of any CFB program. It's also talking season ! What do you expect us to do ? Follow your example & just sit around & drink adult beverages ? "Everyone loves the backup quarterback. He has all the promise of an all-pro player without ever actually having to...
  5. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Insta, CBN's latest comments make me hopeful that a team with a run first mentality will give a true DT QB like Max Brown a real chance early in the season. Realize & agree that being able to throw the ball is important & will only help our run game. Think we will be surprised with Max's...
  6. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    DL D'Antre Robinson Commits to Texas Over Florida In-state defensive lineman D'Antre Robinson picks Texas as his collegiate destination over Florida. The recruitment of Orlando (Fla.) Jones High School defensive lineman D'Antre Robinson has come to a close. He announced his commitment to Texas...
  7. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Rivals 250 DT D’Antre Robinson Commitment - Thursday 7/20/23 2 PM FWIW Gators likely to be just a hat on the table. Robinson announced a top 10 of Colorado, Alabama, LSU, South Carolina, Ohio State, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Texas A&M and Florida. Texas has emerged as the favorite to land...
  8. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    DJ Lagway is already recruiting 2025 wideouts Another tell that recruiting is going well is when your 2024 players are going out of their way to recruit guys a class after them. Well, that’s exactly what 5-star Gator commit DJ Lagway is doing. He’s got his eye on the 2025 class and is trying to...
  9. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    CBN a 'loser' at 2023 SEC media days on Wednesday "...For as thrilling as (Akansas head coach Sam) Pittman was on stage, Napier was the opposite. From his prolonged opening statement to the coach-speak-filled answers, there was little enthusiasm or humor from Napier. It’s representative of the...
  10. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Numbers, The other limiting factor we are ignoring is CBN limitations as a HC. His only prior HC experience was his 5 years at ULL. This is one of the two BIG Reason why Brian Kelly - 30 years as a HFC - 12 years at ND & now the LSU HC, has done much more - much faster - experience ! Kelly...
  11. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Knijeah Harris 'absolutely ready' to contribute along Gator offensive front Knijeah Harris took first-team reps at left guard throughout the spring. Napier told reporters on Wednesday at SEC Media Days in Nashville that while Mazzccua is "doing great" and "on-schedule" with his recovery, he has...
  12. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    SEC Media Days notebook from Billy Napier What CBN had to say during Media Days on Wednesday. “We want to continue to recruit the best high school players in the country and establish some stability from a roster management standpoint and do less work in the portal in the future,” Napier said...
  13. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    CBN Addresses Florida's Recruiting Surge and Sustainability Gators head coach Billy Napier opens up about Florida's recent recruiting success and whether or not it can be sustained: "I like to think it's just the start." Results of CBN's Mega recruiting Month - June Of the 44 class of 2024...
  14. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    CBN Provides Injury Update on Several Sidelined Gators Billy Napier updated the status of projected starters cornerback Devin Moore, linebacker Derek Wingo, guard Micah Mazzccua and others at SEC Media Days. defenders Devin Moore (shoulder) and Derek Wingo (shoulder, foot) — who suffered...
  15. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Nick, Max's passing may not be any better, but he is absolutely a better runner than either Mertz or Miller. Guess 1 out of 2 ain't bad ?
  16. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Fever, Running the ball & passing the ball are the two most important QB skills. If Mertz lacks those skills, why would you make him QB1 ? Insta Over the Loudspeaker - "Max Brown, report to the locker room immediately - we need you !" Since neither Mertz nor Miller can either pass or run; TE...
  17. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Notable weight changes on the Gators official roster Official weights, as weighed on June 23 and there are some notable weight changes among the roster. The following list was compiled by simply looking at what weight the Gators listed them at in 2022 and their new weight as listed on Florida’s...
  18. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    GBO, Sankey & the SEC office threw us to the wolves in that L V Bowl. Engle or Brown couldn't have been any worse than Miller. Game was over by the half YET CBN refused to play Brown or Engle. Although Miller did lead the offense to a VERY LATE 4th Qtr FG & kept our scoring streak alive ! LOL
  19. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Country, See your point - AR was a two-edged sword. His running ability forced opposing defenses to account for him; his lack of passing accuracy allowed them to load the box. Net benefit to offense - break even. Still adamantly believe CBN needs to install & use a running package for Brown...
  20. Jeff from Jax

    Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?

    Insta, saw this & thought of your post. "Montrell Johnson’s steady improvement wouldn’t have been possible without the help of several others, he said. Of course, Florida’s excellent offensive line play went a long way in enabling his success as did former Gator quarterback Anthony...
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