I agree. Or I could buy into the whole Nole conspiracy and a possible slight to Emory because he didn't pick FSU. These games are like probowls or allstar games. I'm just happy nobody got hurt...so thanks to Deion for preserving our QB of the future.
Do you think it would have helped if Fields (who was heavily recruited and was well aware of both schools) would have told him to go to FSU vs his recommendation of Florida?
Fields said if you want to play right away, go to UF. If you want to sit for a couple years, go to FSU. Actually, after seeing Jones in practice all week, he may be sitting behind Franks for awhile too.
Sorry. I wasn’t aware you were actually a part of that discussion between the two. Fitzgerald and Prescott were not that highly thought of before getting coached up by Mullen. At this stage, Jones is showing more than they did. Apparently Fisher and Taggart feel the same way.
I guess I had just bought in to the idea that Taggart’s recruiting ability was off the charts good. My bad.
It’s going to be fun. Butch Davis, Lane Kiffin, Josh Heupel, Charley Strong, Willie Taggart, Dan Mullen. You like your guy. I love mine. Can those programs on the rise (UM, FAU, UCF, USF and UF) keep it rolling? Let the games begin.
I will say this...it's also petty for Sanders to act like he 'had no idea who Emory was'...that's rude. You should know who he is and every kid that's been invited to this kind of an event...or at least try to. It's a bad example on Sanders part and it was pretty small of him IMO...I don't have a problem with Deion and I loved it when he played for my Cowboys but it was a poor way to handle the situation.
I hope that Taggart is a terrible recruiter...but that's just because I'm a Gator fan and want FSU to lose every game they play. I agree though...way to early to know how any of these new coaches will do. I would expect him to do well.
No. But I think your fans thought he would. In fact, quite a few if you pay attention to your fans posts. Time will tell, I’m looking forward to it. The all important South Florida area, formerly a near given for you became much more formidable when ace recruiter Richt came aboard with Miami. Right behind them was UF even with a weak recruiting staff and on-field success. As well, FSU is going to feel the pinch with coaches that have yet to build relationships with players, administrators and coaches. UF has seen that in consecutive coaching changes. Finally, the general consensus is that UF and UM are on the rise while FSU is faltering. But quality recruiting classes does not equate necessarily to success which you have been witnessing as an FSU fan, History gives Mullen and Richt the edge there. Again, I am super excited about the future!
It was a pointless, media created spectacle game. Mainly a platform for highschool kids to announce, it is also supposed to be an all american game but there are others coming up.
I also agree. You don’t win games at UF by making yourself look good at the UA game. If that was true Jeff Driskel should have won an heisman while at UF. HCs don’t care about the UA, it’s just a practice game so the young men can get into the spotlight and smile for the cameras!!!!
Unfortunately he has a reputation as a excellent recruiter. Fortunately he hasn't proven himself as a great gameday coach. When it comes to Florida vs FSU I am very happy about our early returns thus far when it comes to our new coaches.
True and while we whipped up on a couple of teams, of much lesser talent, our offense couldn't do much. We got the run game going against Texas AM and LSU late...lost to UGA and took it to the Clowns in Trailorhassee but we were a great defensive team and had Sturgis...who is an awesome kicker. Offense was a joke.
And that would be accurate...we were defiantly worse....not sure if this team was worse than Muschamps 4-8 team but they were awful...no coaching.
When I mentioned consensus, I was speaking to the future. The direction of UM’s program speaks for itself, While UF has been lauded by pundits and has generated excitement by recruits for its offseason moves, recruiting successes to date, and let’s face it, UF can only improve. FSU is quite frankly, a mess. It lost it’s head coach and most of its assistants in an end of year debacle. It has struggled to fill its assistant spots and had a less than impressive early signing day to the extent that FSU was on many early signing loser lists while UF’s early signing day was lauded UM is absolutely loaded. Many of FSU’s recruits have de-committed (6 in one day) and the coach’s main claim to fame at this point rests on his recruiting ability which, in my opinion only, has been less than spectacular. His overall record is sub 500 and with no conference or even division championships. FSU has not won an ACC championship since Winston left and doesn’t look to anytime soon. I am not predicting anything, I am only citing the general feelings from recruits, fans and pundits. As I said, our opinions (all of them) are just that - opinions. Maybe my optimism and enthusiasm are misplaced but as I mentioned, I am looking forward to see how it all works out with confidence. Go Gators!
If people get mad over these sites, then I feel bad for them. I understand passion, but if this IN THE END is more than fun and play, that’s unfortunate. Speaking for myself only, if civil, I enjoy the back and forth even though I know I’m not going to change anyone’s minds. It causes me to think more deeply and to reflect on the Gators while supporting my team and fellow Gator fans.
