I dont really understand what his plan is? Is he bringing someone in to compete with Mertz? I dont see him bringing someone in to take over for Mertz. Mertz had to be told hes the guy or he wouldnt have came to Florida.
Gators to Hire Ron Roberts as LB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator ?
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Tebow,
I don't have a clue what Napier's plan is; not sure he does either !
IMO, we are not going to find an SEC capable QB willing to transfer to UF after spring practice.
To my mind, wasting another scholarship on a transfer portal QB doesn't make sense. To get academic credits that will transfer, he will have to finish the spring semester.
It will be summer before he can enroll in UF. How will he learn the offense, know the receivers, etc,
Since we don't have a QB Coach, Napier needs to check his ego at the door & see if Spurrier will work with Max Brown, Kyle Engle, & Jack Anders.
For someone who played QB & claims to be our QB coach, Napier has done a poor job with Transfer QBs & developing our roster QBs.
In fairness, just because we evaluate & identify a QB as one we would like to have, it doesn't guarantee that he is willing to transfer to UF.
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Florida could add more transfers to the 2023 roster when the second portal window opens from May 1-15.
The Gators landed leading receiver Ricky Pearsall from Arizona State after spring ball.
Since most teams have 3-5 WRs who get snaps & only 1 or 2 QBs, I think that it is much easier to get a decent WR in the Spring Portal period than to get a SEC capable QB.
But who knows; Mertz's & Brown's capabilities playing with the 2023 UF offense are complete unknowns; Mertz has more experience; Brown more athleticism; perhaps Miller will blossom as well.
The Gators landed leading receiver Ricky Pearsall from Arizona State after spring ball.
Since most teams have 3-5 WRs who get snaps & only 1 or 2 QBs, I think that it is much easier to get a decent WR in the Spring Portal period than to get a SEC capable QB.
But who knows; Mertz's & Brown's capabilities playing with the 2023 UF offense are complete unknowns; Mertz has more experience; Brown more athleticism; perhaps Miller will blossom as well.
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Possible but I don't see us adding a QB that has shown he can play after the Spring as most entered early this year. I guess there is a slim chance with the Coastal Carolina QB if he graduates this semester to take care of the enrollment issue. Most likely we just get someone for depth at most.
As far as WR there were a few good field stretching plug and play ones but we didn't go after them. Not sure too many good SEC starter material ones will be there after the Spring.
Fever,
UF does not offer a masters in basket weaving, so Grayson McCall would have to graduate Cum Laude or better to get into UF.
Why waste a scholarship on another QB for depth ? -
Unless both Miller & Mertz are in the hospital, Napier isn't going to play another QB anyway.
Kitna got 20-30 snaps during the entire season -
10 for 14 passing-181 yds 1 TD;
1 rush for 6 yds & a few handoffs; AR got all the rest, no matter how poorly he played.
https://floridagators.com/sports/football/stats
Miller took every snap in the L V Bowl & led us to 3 last second points.
https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/gators-snap-counts-in-las-vegas-bowl/
Give our best walk-on QB a scholarship & actually work with him & Brown.
Admittedly that will be difficult since we don't have a QB coach !
Let our current off the field QB instructor work with Mertz & Miller.
Hire Spurrier or Shane Matthews to work with the 2 "depth" QBs; better than what we're doing now.
After playing in the NFL, either Steve or Shane could learn our offense in 5 or 10 minutes.
Just get them to teach the 2 reserve QBs the mechanics of handing the ball off, the RPO, & going through the basic progressions for the short passing game.
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Not sure the exact deal but people on other sites seem to think he could enroll here if he graduates because of different UF rules then. Probably not happening regardless though.
I agree we don't need another depth QB unless Miller bolts since Engel is like a scholarship one now anyway. I think Engel is given free tuition etc. as long as we have the open slot.
Fever,
good to hear your thoughts; I hope you are correct - especially about not wasting a scholarship on another Transfer QB for "depth." & Engel getting free tuition.
Familiar name has emerged as a potential candidate for Alabama's DC opening
Alabama’s defensive coordinator opening has created a lot of headlines over the last couple of weeks and it now appears that a new yet familiar name has emerged as a contender for the job.Kevin Steele, Miami’s current defensive coordinator has reportedly become one of Nick Saban’s primary targets for the opening.
https://rolltidewire.usatoday.com/2...-potential-candidate-for-alabamas-dc-opening/
Luckily, Gators don't have to worry about replacing Coordinators - we don't have any !
LOL
Peyton Manning’s 11-year-old son Marshall shows off his arm with pass to Justin Jefferson
Peyton Manning's 11-year-old son already has an impressive arm.
www.saturdaydownsouth.com
Maybe we can get Marshall in a few years
Tebow,Peyton Manning’s 11-year-old son Marshall shows off his arm with pass to Justin Jefferson
Peyton Manning's 11-year-old son already has an impressive arm.
Maybe we can get Marshall in a few years
According to your article, all we have to do is beat out UGA & Kirby; no problem.
Former Georgia, Florida defensive coordinator accepts NFL job
Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has accepted the defensive line coach job with the New Orleans Saints
Big Boy going to the Big Show!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well the one thing Kirby has done is show Saban's run in those first years was not magical when you get talent at those levels in your recruiting classes and are hitting on many of them. 90% of the college game is good talent evaluation and being able to land many of your targets. I think Napier is a good evaluator but is limited by our ability to land some of his targets due to $ considerations.
Tebow,
All teams run in cycles; look what happened to Bama after Bear Bryant & before Saban.
Even though Kirby has won two Natties, he has to compare it to Saban's SEVEN & realize he not even close to being the G.O.A.T. college football coach.
As a former member of Saban's staff, that has to eat at him.
Maybe we will be lucky & Kirby will take a shot at the NFL like Saban did.
If he pulled that off & won a Super Bowl, then he could be better / greater than Saban.
Here's hoping he goes for it.
Since he would have to leave UGA to do it, I would even pull for him to win the damn Super Bowl !
If Kirby goes to the NFL, - we can't lose !
Fever,
CBN is building an excellent support / recruiting infrastructure & is a damn fine individual recruiter.
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Tebow,
Grantham going back to the Big Show !
Thought I remembered this & the article you posted even says this -
"... Grantham previously coached in the NFL from 1999-2009. He was the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, and Dallas Cowboys during his time in the NFL. He served as the Cleveland Browns’ defensive coordinator from 2005-2007."
It sucks being a fine recruiter and having an army only puts your classes in the middle of the new SEC once TX and OK joins.
Fever,
I feel your pain !
If CBN had gotten his feet on the ground in Gainesville before this incredible NIL stupidity, things would be different.
BUT
I realize that some schools are comfortable with financial legerdemain (cough Bama, TAMU, etc) & NIL gives them a legal way to do it.
But IMO, UF Admin is NOT going to go the McDonald's Bag route now or ever. Even though NIL legal, I don't see UF being a leader in that category - no Boosters with the flash of a Ruiz & right now pitiful organization.
Plus we have to hold our breath over the disruption caused by that Bozo from Pittsburg, CA.
Unless NIL falls apart or NCAA actually updates rules & enforces them, my honest opinion is that UF is probably middle of the pack in Football & Men's basketball for sometime to come.
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Florida Gators Studied 24 Quarterbacks Before Choosing former Wisconsin Badgers Starter Graham Mertz
Graham Mertz was the first Wisconsin Badgers players to enter the transfer portal following the hiring of Luke Fickell as the head coach. Mertz, of course,
wisportsheroics.com
Jim Boeheim says college basketball is in an 'awful place,' accuses ACC schools of buying their teams
Boeheim includes former Gator Tyree Appleby - Wake's leading scorer (18.1 PPG) in that category.https://www.on3.com/news/jim-boehei...i-wake-forest-pittsburgh-nil-transfer-portal/
After a shocking run to the Elite 8 where the Hurricanes fell to the eventual champions in the Kansas Jayhawks, Miami filled the void of their departures in the transfer portal. Miami landed top transfer Nijel Pack from Kansas State, fresh off a season where he was Big 12 First Team All-Conference. On top of that, they added in the middle with Arkansas State transfer Norchad Omier who dominated en route to a Sun Belt Player of the Year campaign.
As many know, Pack and Omier received lucrative deals with John Ruiz's LifeWallet Sports. Given Miami hasn't been a powerhouse basketball program over the last few years, this has caused some frustration amongst coaches seeing top players land in Coral Gables.
https://www.si.com/college/miami/basketball/jim-boeheim-bashes-miamis-nil-in-development-of-roster
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Dooley's Dozen: How Florida football can win each game in 2023
Pat Dooley breaks down how the Gators could go undefeated next season. Sure, it’s seemingly unlikely… but we’re saying there’s a chance.
gatorswire.usatoday.com
Need a title change. Dooley explains how Gators can easily go 12-0 next season.
Fever,
Happy to oblige even though I don't agree with Dooley's solution for each game.
Georgia – Find the magic - this is a tough one;
Like finding the Pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow for me !
https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/lists/florida-football-how-to-win-all-12-games-2023-pat-dooley/
Have you ignored the use or non-use of the QB's in 2022, including the current state of the QB room? SMDH
You truly have a fevered brain just by posting a Fat Dooley link.Dooley's Dozen: How Florida football can win each game in 2023
Pat Dooley breaks down how the Gators could go undefeated next season. Sure, it’s seemingly unlikely… but we’re saying there’s a chance.
Need a title change. Dooley explains how Gators can easily go 12-0 next season.
Maybe Kevin is not like some of the other DC floating around, he's realy 'Stainless' Steele... 😁
I think Kevin Steele is a pretty good hire for Bama. He’s a good recruiter as well. Yes he has some ups and downs but he has experience at the big boy level and has worked with Saban in the past. He actually did pretty good at Miami last year considering he had to play defense with one of the worst offenses in the entire country and his unit was on the field the entire game. It hurts Miami a bit that they now have to replace their OC & DC after just the first season with Cristobal. That isn’t a good thing for a first year coaching staff as it really interrupts the continuity you get heading into year 2 & to really begin to show improvement. Now Mario has to make 2 major hires all over again.
I wish they held on to the OC another year. Whatever he did turned a pretty good QB from the year prior into a mess.
Yes Gattis was terrible. But Cristobal has alot of Muschamp in him. He seems to have his hands in the offense too much or dictates what he wants and it usually doesn’t turn out that good.
TVD was hurt most of the yr but even when he was healthy, he was not very good. Gattis and Steele both were disastrous.
Tommy Rees is a good hire for Alabama.
Farrell’s take: FICTION
I’m not a fan of this. The Notre Dame offense wasn’t dynamic and wasvery run-heavy which was fine and dandy nearly a decade ago if you have Derrick Henry.
But in 2023 you have to pass the ball — and pass it a ton.
My thoughts exactly-will be interesting to see how CBN's offense hold up in year 2
Rees will have a lot more talent at Alabama than at Notre Dame and will have better QBs than Ian Book, Jack Coan, and Drew Pyne, but can he adapt? Or does Nick Saban want to go back to power-running football? Rees isn’t horrible, but people complaining about Bill O’Brien may want him and his balanced attack back sooner than later.
https://mikefarrellsports.com/fact-...bama-texas-ou-to-the-sec-ainias-smiths-return
Notre Dame legend Tim Brown on Tommy Rees leaving: 'This is a great day for Irish football'
"...I've been around a lot of offenses, but the Irish offense last year, with maybe the exception of the North Carolina game, was extremely predictable.I was at a couple of games where it took everything in me not to go knock on the booth window and say give me the call sheet!!! "
https://www.on3.com/college/notre-d...aving-this-is-a-great-day-for-irish-football/
The average NFL coordinator salary is $1MM. Josh McDaniels reportedly made $4MM with the Patriots. Monken currently makes $2.1MM at Georgia.
Gwinnett,
Maybe we gators will get lucky & both Kirby & Monken will head to the NFL - only way we're going to beat your Dawgs anytime soon.
Last 2 years, Monken did a hell of a job with Stetson Bennett & UGA's offense !
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Here’s some reporting on the Rashada deal. Yes it was for a projected $13.8 million if he stayed all 4 years. This deal is crazy.
lol a joke proposal by someone that never had the power to make a real offer like that is just that a joke. That is why when the big boosters laughed at it and Rashada was told it isn't happening his joke NIL agents had him sign and floated all this mess in the media hoping to get a few million. My guess is AZ State with how stingy they are on NIL is giving him less than 500K a year which is almost assuredly lower than the Gator Boosters true final offer to him.
Idk, I've followed Steele quite a bit since his fsu days (and he wasn't that good at fsu either). He's bounced around a lot of 1 yr stops (Bama, I think lsu at one point, miami) and he wasn't good at Clemson or Auburn. He reminds me of Norv Turner in the sense of I just don't understand why he keeps getting hired. He hasn't been elite or very good anywhere. He's had a few decent seasons and has either been fired from his job (Clemson, Miami, etc) or he was trying to start a mutiny against his HC lol I just don't see it, yes, he's been in the ACC and SEC for a long time and I'm sure most candidates do well with Bama athletes but I don't see this as an upgrade or even a lateral move for bama.
A handy guide to what are the NCAA transfer portal rules?
I knew most of them - Two of them made me laugh -Why would a player announce early they are entering the portal?
A. The most common reason players announce early that they are entering the portal is that they want to preserve their redshirt status for that season.
B. To start the NIL bidding process (not stated in article)
What happens once the portal opens?
Do coaches reach out to players before the window opens? Probably, but it is technically against the rules.
NOTE: Before NIL, McDonalds bags were also "technically against the rules."
https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/02/06/ncaa-transfer-portal-rules/
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