I hope so but I think practice is the same we just get to start earlier than others due to that game.
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I hope so but I think practice is the same we just get to start earlier than others due to that game.
If the NCAA lets us start practice a week early then next year there will be 50 games moved back a week. Or more.
UF may not have won that game had they played better on offense, maybe UF would have won it had the offense done its job rather than giving the ball back to Arkansas on so many 3 & outs. They got whipped by Auburn, 56-3, 2 weeks prior then they got whipped by LSU 31-10, a week after beating UF and ending their season at 7-6. How Florida beat Georgia and LSU is beyond me. I just relieved to have the Butters era behind us.
They used our aggression against us that game. I know different DC but it stuck in my head. Enos didn't do that bad considering Arkansas talent level in 15 and 16 (in 17 they had an off and on injured QB the whole year) and they had no defense. He actually had the # 2 SEC offense his 1st season as OC but it didn't click real good until mid year.
We think Diaz will be the closest actually.....young....energetic. The guy was parking cars at the Orange Bowl when he was a kid.....bleeds orange and green.
The Gator team will be in week 4, with a months 'in season' practices under their belts when they go to kensucky for that game. I'm thinking that's got to be a positive for our team... 
Still not sure I understand. He was the only coach in that game that will even be on the sidelines when UF plays Miami this year. Not really a good comparison at all but whatever I guess. I would think it would be better to see how Mullen has faired against Diaz or Enos against Grantham would be a much better comparison and even that may not mean that much.
I think the Enos style is the best thing to look for what they may try and do even though I am sure he has adjusted some like most coaches. Miami does have the players depending on the O line to do what Enos liked to do at Arkansas however.
As far as all those coaches they had a shootout game one of those years where the score was in the 50s I think. Diaz was Mullen's DC that year. I have heard Miami's new DC is just like Diaz and loves to bring pressure a lot.
Bringing pressure 2 years ago worked pretty well against the offense with rsFr Franks.
Doing so now against rsJr Franks and our playmakers, in Dan's 2nd season offense, will get their defense killed. The more they send, the more BIG plays the Gators will make.
Doing so now against rsJr Franks and our playmakers, in Dan's 2nd season offense, will get their defense killed. The more they send, the more BIG plays the Gators will make.
Bringing pressure 2 years ago worked pretty well against the offense with rsFr Franks.
Doing so now against rsJr Franks and our playmakers, in Dan's 2nd season offense, will get their defense killed. The more they send, the more BIG plays the Gators will make.
As long as the running game is working. Franks was still pretty pedestrian under pressure in the pocket last season. Our main change against teams later in the season was to throw less % wise of snaps speed things up and run Franks a little more opening up more deep shot completions.
It depends how many 4th and dumbs they go for this year.
Saw a lot of growth from Franks last year. We tend to forget what a mess he was under Butters. Mullen took a broken QB and patched him up. I expect this year he will continue the growth he showed last year and in the offseason and do very well.
So we will have two high pressure defenses, one going against an offense in it's second year in the system with a third year starting QB (also second year in the system), the other going against an offense with likely either a transfer in a new system or a freshman in a new system.
Did I mention that a high pressure defense is a high risk defense, and that when new in the system it's a lot easier for someone to go the wrong way and open up a big play for the offense? No? Then I'm mentioning it now.
Liking our chances more and more.
Miami is having major issues with what to do with their O line right now at the tackle positions also. They will be playing a true freshman at LT it appears that was only 235 lb. before arriving at Miami in January. Evidently they shot him up with roids because he has gained a solid 50 pounds since then.
At RT its a disaster right now for them as no one can pass block worth a damn that they have tried there. They will probably end up having to play that natural Guard there again this season just so there is a little pass blocking and putting someone else at his guard position.
With their O line situation I think they will give Martell the starting job at QB unless that guy from last year clearly beats him out in camp.
And if Franks has a relapse during a game, or he gets hurt (please no), then both Trask and Jones have also been making very good progress with Dan & Brian, and either or both can step in and run the offense.
So UM Front 7 wont create a pressure that should take pressure off their cbs and safety..
1. UF has the better front to back defense.
2. UF has the better front to back offense.
3. UF has the WAY BETTER special teams (kickers).
If the first 2 don't fully show up, the 3rd will still carry the game.
JMOHO's of course...
2. UF has the better front to back offense.
3. UF has the WAY BETTER special teams (kickers).
If the first 2 don't fully show up, the 3rd will still carry the game.
JMOHO's of course...
You had a better front 7 last year with the same defensive staff. If your offense can’t improve you will get worn down against competitive teams like UF. Luckily your schedule is charmin.
It's possible .I think we will have to be able to establish a good running game to really get the passing going.
Lindys has our backfield as top 10 and Perine as a top 20 back. Miami doesn't show up anywhere.
Fever,
sort of like us ?
I don't think anyone knows how well our OL will perform in game 1 against a pretty good Miami front 7.
Return of Noah Banks (if he lasts) could help.
Not really looking for anything from true freshmen, even though pics of Ethan White's progress have got me juiced.
Insta's comment on
is dead on.
Think game is close to the end, and hope Gators win it !
Dallas did alright last season considering Miami's poor O line. Lingard is injured I think.
I read an article on how great the scUM LB's are. Whoop...
"Miami has the best group of linebackers in the ACC, and maybe only behind Alabama nationally. All three — Quarterman, Michael Pinckney and Lantana’s Zack McCloud — are seniors and three-year starters."
Those 3 combined for 200 Tkl, 29.5 TFL and 10 sacks in 2018.
Grantham's LB/DE by Committee Combined for:
408 Tkls - 52 TFL - 19 Sacks - 14 QBH - 6 FF - 3 FR - 1 Int - 1 Blk-P
In Grantham's defense, the LB's and DE's go by committee and constantly rotate in and out. Include the occasional DB blitzes, and you never really know where the real pressure is coming from on each play.
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6 rotating LB's - 297 Tkls, 17.5 TFL, 9 PBU, 2 FR, 10 QBH, 1 Sack, 1 Int, 1 Blk-P
>>> Grantham has a couple of main guys, then it's committee LB'ers after that.
3 main DE's Combined 108 Tkl, 34.5 TFL, 18 Sacks, 6 FF's, 1FR. 4 QBH, 1 PBU
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So yeah, vs their ACC competition, the scUM have some pretty good LB's, so what? Playing in the SEC, UF see's quality defense almost every week...
PS -- thanks Jeff...
"Miami has the best group of linebackers in the ACC, and maybe only behind Alabama nationally. All three — Quarterman, Michael Pinckney and Lantana’s Zack McCloud — are seniors and three-year starters."
Those 3 combined for 200 Tkl, 29.5 TFL and 10 sacks in 2018.
Grantham's LB/DE by Committee Combined for:
408 Tkls - 52 TFL - 19 Sacks - 14 QBH - 6 FF - 3 FR - 1 Int - 1 Blk-P
In Grantham's defense, the LB's and DE's go by committee and constantly rotate in and out. Include the occasional DB blitzes, and you never really know where the real pressure is coming from on each play.
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6 rotating LB's - 297 Tkls, 17.5 TFL, 9 PBU, 2 FR, 10 QBH, 1 Sack, 1 Int, 1 Blk-P
>>> Grantham has a couple of main guys, then it's committee LB'ers after that.
3 main DE's Combined 108 Tkl, 34.5 TFL, 18 Sacks, 6 FF's, 1FR. 4 QBH, 1 PBU
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So yeah, vs their ACC competition, the scUM have some pretty good LB's, so what? Playing in the SEC, UF see's quality defense almost every week...
PS -- thanks Jeff...
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This is what the scUM QB and RB's will have to deal with...
The 2019 Gator LB'ers and the LB/DE - Buck Corp:
With Savage, they've dropped some fat for muscle and picked up speed for 2019.
ILB David Reese 6-1 239 Sr - Starter-Leader (down from 248 in 2018)
In a linebacker group overflowing with youth and inexperience, the Gators really need a seasoned senior leader who knows the intricacies of the defense and is open to sharing his knowledge with others. And that’s exactly what the Gators have in David Reese. (but there are 3, 3rd year rsSo's with playing time)
ILB/ST's Umstead Sanders 6-1 240 rsJr - P-WO
ILB Lacedrick Brunson 6-1 229 rsSo (Grantham's most improved pick)
ILB James Houston IV 6-1 233 rsSo
ILB Ventrell Miller 6-0 222 rsSo
ILB/SS Amari Burney 6-2 222 So (freakizoid, VJ's projected replacement,,, so far)
>>> Burney has LB size with CB speed, one of the fastest players on the team.
~~ LB David Reese 6-0 221 rsFr - (recently blew ACL, out for 2019, jus-damn)
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Lots of new bluechip talent,,, who steps up???
OLB Tyron Hopper 6-2 215 Fr ****
OLB Lloyd Summerall 6-5 214 Fr ****
OLB Jesiah Pierre 6-2 225 Fr **** EE (been Savaged)
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Bucks are LB/DE hybrids that can and do play either position.
OLB/Buck Jonathan Greenard 6-3 263 Grad-Sr from UL
OLB/Buck Jeremiah Moon 6-6 228 rsJr
ILB/Buck Andrew Chatfield Jr 6-0 243 rsFr
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OLB/Buck Khris Bogle 6-6 216 Fr ****
ILB/Buck Mohamoud Diabate 6-2 2193 Fr **** EE
>>> ILB/Buck Diwun Black Fr **** -- Academic causality, JuCo
Personally, I'm betting that the scUM thug playmakers take a butt-kickin on the 24th.
The 2019 Gator LB'ers and the LB/DE - Buck Corp:
With Savage, they've dropped some fat for muscle and picked up speed for 2019.
ILB David Reese 6-1 239 Sr - Starter-Leader (down from 248 in 2018)
In a linebacker group overflowing with youth and inexperience, the Gators really need a seasoned senior leader who knows the intricacies of the defense and is open to sharing his knowledge with others. And that’s exactly what the Gators have in David Reese. (but there are 3, 3rd year rsSo's with playing time)
ILB/ST's Umstead Sanders 6-1 240 rsJr - P-WO
ILB Lacedrick Brunson 6-1 229 rsSo (Grantham's most improved pick)
ILB James Houston IV 6-1 233 rsSo
ILB Ventrell Miller 6-0 222 rsSo
ILB/SS Amari Burney 6-2 222 So (freakizoid, VJ's projected replacement,,, so far)
>>> Burney has LB size with CB speed, one of the fastest players on the team.
~~ LB David Reese 6-0 221 rsFr - (recently blew ACL, out for 2019, jus-damn)
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Lots of new bluechip talent,,, who steps up???
OLB Tyron Hopper 6-2 215 Fr ****
OLB Lloyd Summerall 6-5 214 Fr ****
OLB Jesiah Pierre 6-2 225 Fr **** EE (been Savaged)
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Bucks are LB/DE hybrids that can and do play either position.
OLB/Buck Jonathan Greenard 6-3 263 Grad-Sr from UL
OLB/Buck Jeremiah Moon 6-6 228 rsJr
ILB/Buck Andrew Chatfield Jr 6-0 243 rsFr
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OLB/Buck Khris Bogle 6-6 216 Fr ****
ILB/Buck Mohamoud Diabate 6-2 2193 Fr **** EE
>>> ILB/Buck Diwun Black Fr **** -- Academic causality, JuCo
Personally, I'm betting that the scUM thug playmakers take a butt-kickin on the 24th.
There are no front 7 rankings.
I will say that Linebacker is the only position group ranked in the top 10 for Miami.
Miami only has two players listed in Lindy's for their position. Both linebackers. Those two guys better show out this year, according to Lindy's it's basically a two man team.
Miami's D line will be up there with some you see in the SEC as far as pass rushing. Not sure about stopping the run as they had a few times last season that gave them fits (kind of like us) but I don't put much stock into that Wisconsin bowl game as I think their defense had mostly checked out in that game.
Their midget QB Tate going through the motions and to the TE some. If their OC is like he was at Arkansas he loves lining his TEs out wide and using their size against smaller safeties.
Not sure if Tate will be the starter but I think with their O line issues he will end up getting the nod over last year's starter.
The Gator front 7 likely starters in Granthams 3-4 defense. (only iG's opinion)
The front 7 rotate so much that it's hard to tell who the starters are, other than who they happen to list on the pre-game starters roster.
DE Jabari Zumiga 6-4 257 rsSr - All SEC, Lott, Bednarik, Nagurski Watch lists
DT Adam Shuler 6-4 275 Grad-Sr - All Big-12 at WVa
> NT Tedarrell Slaton 6-3 343 Jr
DT Ekijah Conliffe 6-4 317 Jr
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DE/Buck Jon Greennard 6-4 263 Grad-Sr - All ACC at UL
OLB/Buck Jeremiah Moon 6-6 232 rsJr
ILB David Reese 6-1 248 Sr - All SEC
ILB James Houston IV 6-1 233 rsSo
OLB Amari Burney 6-2 222 4.4/40 So (freakizoid & Fr Academic Honor Roll)
Star/SS/OLB Trey Dean III 6-3 194 So (Fr All SEC at CB)
So getting an outside ranking (Lindy's) on them doesn't really mean much to me.
I just look at their combined stats vs their SoS and then go from there.
There are around 12 that could play at the various LB positions for most P-5 schools.
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