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That's what I want too, UNC and UVA, two flagship schools in new states that are geographically in the southeast. That would complete a true SEC conference. FSU and Clemson are not needed and frankly not desired when compared to UNC and UVA. Miami, Duke, and other private schools are on islands and aren't as worthy or desired for an SEC invite, and they're fanbases are d-bags anyway, haha.If I’m the SEC I’d probably pursue UNC and Virginia and that’s it. Nobody else really remotely that interesting after that but not sure if UNC will leave without Duke. But I wouldn’t add teams just to add teams. No idea what is going to happen with Miami. I do think the bigger these conferences get the more headaches we are going to have but it is what it is.
You have to give a little bit of credit to the Big 12 folks. By no means is it a good conference but at least they are going to hang around. They took it on the chin big time over the last several years with OU, Texas, Texas A&M, Nebraska and Mizzou all gone but they have at least tried and stayed aggressive and it doesn’t appear they are going to collapse, whereas the PAC-12 is just getting whipped and doing nothing about it.
Agree with your prioritizing of Virginia & North Carolina. I would, also, like to swap out Missouri for Oklahoma State and hope FSU and Miami are left stranded!!That's what I want too, UNC and UVA, two flagship schools in new states that are geographically in the southeast. That would complete a true SEC conference. FSU and Clemson are not needed and frankly not desired when compared to UNC and UVA. Miami, Duke, and other private schools are on islands and aren't as worthy or desired for an SEC invite, and they're fanbases are d-bags anyway, haha.
My order of preference for SEC new members is: UNC, UVA, Clemson, FSU, NC State, VT, WVU....after that who else is big enough football wise and fits geographically and culturally?
I only include FSU because Florida panhandle is other SEC fanbases area for beach vacations so FSU in on shared geography and redneck t-shirt fans as like other SEC fans. Otherwise, I don't care if they go to whatever conference like Miami.Agree with your prioritizing of Virginia & North Carolina. I would, also, like to swap out Missouri for Oklahoma State and hope FSU and Miami are left stranded!!
Norvell stuffed Kirby in a locker for another 5 star.... Noles and Gators classes looking good in early august
Cam Jackson is a major handful right now. We should be much much better on the dline this year. Quality starters and depth.Did anyone here go to the open practice?
Just saw a few posts elsewhere on that and a couple of people seemed concerned about the pass protection. They said the new portal D linemen blew up the O line a few times just like in the spring game. One poster said Max Brown looked to have the best looking mechanics of the QBs and that you would think he was more polished than the other 2 QBs just looking at that practice. One also said Caleb Banks looks like he is ready to be a good SEC D lineman.
Do you think our D-line is much improved or is our O-line just weaker?Cam Jackson is a major handful right now. We should be much much better on the dline this year. Quality starters and depth.
Probably a combo of both. i think we will be fine on the oline this year but we can’t have a lot of injuries.Do you think our D-line is much improved or is our O-line just weaker?
Just a random iG thought... With a somewhat weaker OL, the line and the RB's need a mobile QB that's a threat to run at any time, but that's just me....
Both Miller and Mertz have legs, so either can run..............
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A FREE Open Fall Practice in the Swamp, and how many show up?
All of about 2,000 was the estimate who turned out for a rare open practice. ....
The Mertz-Miller battle reminds me of the Austin Appleby-Luke Del Rio days of the Jim McElwain era. Neither has the physical talent of an Anthony Richardson or Jeff Driskel, for example, 'but in the right system and with high-quality coaching,' one could be a reliable game manager and make the plays that are there.
Don't expect miracles in 2023, but I personally find it intriguing to enter a season when expectations range from three wins to nine wins.
https://floridagators.com/news/2023...ractices-down-five-random-nuggets-080623.aspx
That, like most of the other stuff in that post, is in the article that I linked, their thoughts and comments, not mine....Whoever expects a 9 win regular season might want to get a mental health evaluation.
I would have never thought we would see UF and FSU both in the top 5 this late in the year in the rankings.
I’d much rather be playing OU over Ball St. but to your point this is what was given so no apologies there.Lol…don’t lie…you don’t have to apologize for it…we wouldn’t….but it is what it is…
Based on practice reports it sounds like our QBs may end up on the training table. Max could get his shot by the 2nd game.That, like most of the other stuff in that post, is in the article that I linked, their thoughts and comments, not mine....
But on my part, as I posted earlier, with the Max running and passing threat, they might have a chance at 8-9 wins. Otherwise, unless a QB transformation miracle happens for either of the M&M's, it's more like 5-6-7 wins... But we'll see soon enough.
I know Max is a site-favorite and made some nice throws but wasn't he like 50% completion?Based on practice reports it sounds like our QBs may end up on the training table. Max could get his shot by the 2nd game.
And the #1 class belongs to….?Norvell stuffed Kirby in a locker for another 5 star.... Noles and Gators classes looking good in early august
And the #1 class belongs to….?
Congrats on being able to land a kid that's wanted to be a Nole all his life.
Unfortunately as much as I dislike UGA they aren’t hurting when it comes to recruiting. They needs to suffer some losses on the field as well. However, if UF, FSU, Auburn, Tennessee can up their recruiting game consistently then that could eventually lead to UGA falling off a bit. If nothing else make them work harder. It’s been too easy because everybody around them has been down. Timing is everything and they kind of caught the perfect storm when it came to that.Damn....I didn't realize it hurt you all that bad. We are taking Perlotte as well. Thanks for the top kids in Georgia as well. Kirbys days are numbered.
I like to mess with Insta, but I loved when we signed Brown. Kid looks like another Trask type diamond in the rough. My humble opinion is that he needs an opportunity. He will probably stink the first few times out, but I think there is potential. I just don't go over the top ridiculous about it like a couple of people on here..if he truly is the best he will get his chance. Napier wants to win.I know Max is a site-favorite and made some nice throws but wasn't he like 50% completion?
Losing one or two kids doesn’t impact Georgia like it does others. Kirby goes nationwide. In state does not matter. Use those kids wisely when you play BC.Damn....I didn't realize it hurt you all that bad. We are taking Perlotte as well. Thanks for the top kids in Georgia as well. Kirbys days are numbered.
I'm not trying to be sarcastic. I liked signing Brown. Mertz nor Miller are the answer in my opinion.It's Mertz and Miller Time.
Brown is a blind cripple with zero arm talent. His NFL daddy bought him his HS QB job.
Bull's with an ugly streak just wanted to flip a finger at McLame by taking Max away from him.
He was never intended to be a real player for Socialist-U, just a practice drone....
Back-atcha Cg1....
Unfortunately as much as I dislike UGA they aren’t hurting when it comes to recruiting. They needs to suffer some losses on the field as well. However, if UF, FSU, Auburn, Tennessee can up their recruiting game consistently then that could eventually lead to UGA falling off a bit. If nothing else make them work harder. It’s been too easy because everybody around them has been down. Timing is everything and they kind of caught the perfect storm when it came to that.
Losing one or two kids doesn’t impact Georgia like it does others. Kirby goes nationwide. In state does not matter. Use those kids wisely when you play BC.
The funny thing about the Max hype online is that there's literally not 1 Gator fan that wouldn't love for him to be great. I mean - in general, fans want their team's players to do well.I like to mess with Insta, but I loved when we signed Brown. Kid looks like another Trask type diamond in the rough. My humble opinion is that he needs an opportunity. He will probably stink the first few times out, but I think there is potential. I just don't go over the top ridiculous about it like a couple of people on here..if he truly is the best he will get his chance. Napier wants to win.
Finally something you and I agree on. This is some of your best work.First off, IF either Mertz or Miller could come out and light it up, I'd be fine with it and behind them.
I'm just skeptical from what I've seen so far from either.
As to Max, none of us KNOWS what he can do in a college game, a real shame that Billy didn't give him at least a few plays in that blowout loss bowl....
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I think the offense can work in 2023 and potentially be effective. It will undoubtedly be limited as Graham Mertz doesn't have the arm to support a consistently vertical offense, but he made the quick, short-to-intermediate concepts work on Saturday.
Billy Napier's ground-and-pound offensive philosophy is a bit out of date in the present era as is, and it appears he will lean into that approach greatly this year considering Florida's current quarterback situation. Napier's offense wants to wear defenses down with a physical rushing game that is supplemented by the air attack.
Opposing defenses are likely to sell out against the run this season and dare Mertz to beat them through the air. (use the link for the entire article)
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Expect?? No. Hope for? Absolutely!Whoever expects a 9 win regular season might want to get a mental health evaluation.
Shoooooot. We got like 7 gimme wins this year. 9 wins isn’t far fetched.Whoever expects a 9 win regular season might want to get a mental health evaluation.
lolShoooooot. We got like 7 gimme wins this year. 9 wins isn’t far fetched.
Eugene Wilson and Andy Jean are going to be legit IMO. Those 2 should make an impact this year. Mizell is faster than them both but more raw and less developed.