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

[Jeff from Jax]

3* OT Jake Guarnera, out of Ponte Verda Beach, Florida schedules OV to Gators on June 23rd of this year.

Don't know yet if he is IOL or OT

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/04/03/florida-football-recruiting-jake-guarnera-official-visit/

2024 4-star IOL Jake Guarnera offered by Michigan​

Someone thinks he can play OL -

Guarnera currently has 11 offers from programs including Michigan, Florida and Penn State. He has taken 23 unofficial visits so far. North Carolina State has received five of them, the most in Guarnera’s recruitment according to the On3 Visit Center.

https://www.on3.com/college/michiga...4-star-iol-jake-guarnera-offered-by-michigan/

 

[PacoGator19]

Napier just landed another big time QB commit

 

[gatordad3]

Napier just landed another big time QB commit

 

[gatordad3]

 

[ocalaman]

Gators land commitment from Top100 QB Austin Simmons

The Gators continue to keep momentum going on the recruiting front with another commitment

247sports.com

 

[PacoGator19]

Two stud QBs Napier has landed now. He’s either going to be the guy to see it through or the next guy is likely going to be handed some serious talent.

 

[Countygator1]

Looks like a great pickup. Now we need to keep them on the hook.

 

[gatorbuilderorlando]

Two stud QBs Napier has landed now. He’s either going to be the guy to see it through or the next guy is likely going to be handed some serious talent.

I have no doubt that had Napier been here pre-NIL, etc. he'd have had 2 top 5 classes already. He/the university have got to get on top of the NIL stuff.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Two stud QBs Napier has landed now. He’s either going to be the guy to see it through or the next guy is likely going to be handed some serious talent.

Paco,

Though I see your point - personally, I'm hoping CBN is the guy.

Turning over the Head Coach is a major shock to the program.

Our NIL program isn't as good as UGA or Bama, but behind the scenes, we must be doing something right as CBN is getting results.

I don't know for sure, but letting Max Brown play both football & baseball probably helped with Simmons.

Reaching out to Simmons at this point in his HS career - huge !

Austin Simmons - HS stats - football & baseball !
https://www.maxpreps.com/fl/pahokee...immons/football/stats/?careerid=1ggju232m7lo8

Not a power / HR hitter yet; but a cumulative .337 batting average worth looking at.

With 2 years (possibility of 3 in baseball - but I'm hoping for early Entry) to go in HS. likely to fill out & gain upper body strength.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Is Simmons staying put in the 2025 class?​

According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, Simmons ranks as the No. 9 quarterback and No. 96 prospect overall in the 2025 class.

However, there has been a whole lot of chatter regarding the possibility of Simmons reclassifying. And it would likely not be to the 2024 class, as the Sunshine State native is not even a junior yet and already has enough credits to graduate.

So, if Simmons does wrap up high school sooner than expected, he would likely graduate as a 2023 prospect. That means he would relocate to Gainesville sometime this year and be on the roster for the upcoming season.

“It’s a possibility, but I don’t know yet,” Simmons said. “I’m still talking to my family about it. I’m not really too sure about it and we are still talking about the pros and cons, but it’s a possibility.”


Simmons, who is the Gators’ first commitment in the 2025 class, is returning to Gainesville next Thursday for the Orange and Blue Game.

During his sophomore season, Simmons completed 163-of-242 passes for 3,161 yards and 24 touchdowns to nine interceptions. He was responsible for three rushing scores as well.

I personally hope he does NOT reclassify.

Let Him ENJOY HS to its Fullest Extent.

Emotional & Intellectual development & stability as important as the Physical. He has these gifts now, he will only gain more.

Good with Early Entry in January, 2025 though. LOL
https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-g...in-simmons-breaks-down-commitment-to-florida/

 

[instaGATOR]

Jeff, if he's tired of HS already, then reclassify to the 2024 class to come in with Lagway, but not to the 2023 class, that's way too young imo.
If not a reclassification, then EE in 2025 for sure....

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Jeff, if he's tired of HS already, then reclassify to the 2024 class to come in with Lagway, but not to the 2023 class, that's way too young imo.
If not a reclassification, then EE in 2025 for sure....

Insta,

See your point - God has given Austin many gifts & yes, he may be bored with the lack of challenge in HS.

Only problem - once you move on - you can never go back.

Agree with you that having him reclassify to 2023 seems like forcing too much on him too soon - let him enjoy life a little.

As a devoted Gator, I would like to see some spread between these two excellent QBs rather than having both in the same 2024 class.

If we don't have that, once the starter is announced, the other will likely transfer - with only a year of separation, that (transfer) could, of course, happen anyway, but I like to look on the bright side.

Since I am not a fan of True Fresh QBs, I hope that either Mertz comes back for a 2nd season as all that & a bag of chips or Max Brown earns a year @ QB1 to allow Lagway & Simmons some prep time before jumping into the SEC tempest.

 

[PacoGator19]

Austin Simmons and DJ Lagway are both big time QBs. They are potentially program changing type QBs. Best QB prospects UF has landed since Tebow. Get them on campus as soon as possible.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Austin Simmons and DJ Lagway are both big time QBs. They are potentially program changing type QBs. Best QB prospects UF has landed since Tebow. Get them on campus as soon as possible.

Paco,

Agree that they are the best QB prospects since Tebow.

Since both of them are only verbal commits (Simmons' commit is only a day old), getting them on campus & keeping both of them here may be difficult. Don't see either of them as Rashada types, but uber talented QBs want to play; not sit on the bench.

With today's transfer rules, the days of Bobbie Bowden telling a top QB - you don't get the keys to the Cadillac till you're a RS JR & having them stick around & wait for their turn, are long gone.

Perhaps we will get to a consistent Top 5, Saban-like state of recruiting, but right now, I don't have the faith that CBN can continue recruiting & signing a QB of this caliber every year.

If I did, then I wouldn't worry about one of them entering the transfer portal.

But its still early days & the future under CBN looks a lot brighter.

 

[Gator Fever]

Paco,

Agree that they are the best QB prospects since Tebow.

Since both of them are only verbal commits (Simmons' commit is only a day old), getting them on campus & keeping both of them here may be difficult. Don't see either of them as Rashada types, but uber talented QBs want to play; not sit on the bench.

With today's transfer rules, the days of Bobbie Bowden telling a top QB - you don't get the keys to the Cadillac till you're a RS JR & having them stick around & wait for their turn, are long gone.

Perhaps we will get to a consistent Top 5, Saban-like state of recruiting, but right now, I don't have the faith that CBN can continue recruiting & signing a QB of this caliber every year.

If I did, then I wouldn't worry about one of them entering the transfer portal.

But its still early days & the future under CBN looks a lot brighter.

Dont see us getting both those QBs if they are not separated by a year.

I also see no way we get out of the #8 to #14 recruiting class area we are in now unless the big boosters want to compete as much as some other schools or those boosters at the other schools back off some. Its crazy we finally get the facilities after all these years and it basically doesnt help much with recruiting due to the new NIL mess. We better at least be near the top in transfer recruiting if we want to pull 9-3 or better seasons to make the playoff with the upcoming 9 game brutal rotating SEC schedules with TX and OK joining.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Dont see us getting both those QBs if they are not separated by a year.

Agree

I also see no way we get out of the #8 to #14 recruiting class area we are in now unless the big boosters want to compete as much as some other schools or those boosters at the other schools back off some.

Hopefully a combination of both occurs. For in-state recruiting, thinking Ruiz will back off some & FSU & UCF (like UF) don't have anyone willing to throw around comparable $$$.

Again, I go back to Paco's comment - only 1 Nattie each year.

CBN's off field staff not yet as good as Bama's & UGA's, but improving & far better than Miami, FSU, & obviously UCF.

Not so much for UCF, but Big Three all have HS athletes who grow up dreaming about playing for them & proximity is still important.

Early identification & making that 1st big offer (which now needs to be dome as a Fresh or Soph), getting that 1st on campus UOV, & becoming the standard to which all other offers are compared to, is CRITICAL.

Its crazy we finally get the facilities after all these years and it basically doesnt help much with recruiting due to the new NIL mess.

Heavener Center won't hurt & over time will help - agree that we were too late in building it so it will not be a huge leg up in & of itself - but not having it would make us much less competitive for that 1st on campus UOV.

We better at least be near the top in transfer recruiting if we want to pull 9-3 or better seasons to make the playoff with the upcoming 9 game brutal rotating SEC schedules with TX and OK joining.

IMO, final transfer & NIL rules have yet to be written & adapted.

I think that they will tighten things up as we go along.

I'm thinking 1 free transfer with fewer exceptions will be the new normal; no idea where NIL ends up.

 

[gatordad3]

I stole this

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Where UF ranked in the SEC, nationally in recruiting spending in 2022​

Much of this posted here before; only change is UF is slowly increasing its spending & getting closer to the the top SEC schools.
Doubt we ever gain parity with UGA, TAMU, & Bama in actual dollars, but Bama was #4 in spending, but had the #1 ranked class; TAMU #2 in spending but ranked below us in Rivals Class Ranking - UF #13, TAMU #14

More Bang for the Buck essential for UF.
https://n.rivals.com/team_rankings/2023/all-teams/football

Florida increased its football recruiting budget significantly during the 2022 fiscal year, but the full investment in UF coach Billy Napier and his staff will be reflected in report for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.

The Gators had the fifth-highest recruiting budget in the SEC during the 2022 fiscal year, per a report Wednesday from USA Today. Florida spent a program record $1,641,320 on football recruiting from July 2021 to June 2022, which ranked 10th nationally.

However, the difference between Georgia’s recruiting budget and the next highest spender in the SEC (Texas A&M) was nearly the entire amount of UF’s budget. The back-to-back national champions spent $4.51 million on recruiting in the 2022 fiscal year.

Texas A&M was second in the SEC at $2.98 million, followed by Tennessee ($2.91M) and Alabama ($2.32M). Clemson ($3.15M), Oklahoma ($2.63M), Texas ($2.43M), Michigan ($2.24) and Oregon ($1.83M) also spent more than the Gators in 2022.

https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-g...ec-nationally-in-recruiting-spending-in-2022/

What counts as recruiting spending?​

The recruiting expense totals in the latest NCAA reports cover transportation, lodging and meals for recruits and school personnel on official and unofficial visits for a period that, for most schools, covered July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. It also accounts for phone charges and postage for pursuing recruits and the value of school’s vehicles and planes or those used by the school for recruiting.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...ge-football-recruiting-last-year/11213930002/

 

[Gator Fever]

Where UF ranked in the SEC, nationally in recruiting spending in 2022​

Florida increased its football recruiting budget significantly during the 2022 fiscal year, but the full investment in UF coach Billy Napier and his staff will be reflected in report for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.

The Gators had the fifth-highest recruiting budget in the SEC during the 2022 fiscal year, per a report Wednesday from USA Today. Florida spent a program record $1,641,320 on football recruiting from July 2021 to June 2022, which ranked 10th nationally.

However, the difference between Georgia’s recruiting budget and the next highest spender in the SEC (Texas A&M) was nearly the entire amount of UF’s budget. The back-to-back national champions spent $4.51 million on recruiting in the 2022 fiscal year.

Texas A&M was second in the SEC at $2.98 million, followed by Tennessee ($2.91M) and Alabama ($2.32M). Clemson ($3.15M), Oklahoma ($2.63M), Texas ($2.43M), Michigan ($2.24) and Oregon ($1.83M) also spent more than the Gators in 2022.

https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-g...ec-nationally-in-recruiting-spending-in-2022/

No telling what GA and some others are doing with their recruiting budget when they have recruiting staffers partying at clubs with players already on the team.

FSU and Miami arent even our main issues though Ruiz slowing down would help us some. Its having teams like Bama, GA, LSU and now TX in the SEC and how good they are recruiting and also other teams like OSU taking a bunch of top FL recruits. Its crazy how few of the very top FL recruits we get compared to years ago.

To get a 9-3 record in the new SEC will be like getting a 10-2 record in the SEC West in the playoff era. That didnt happen too often for SEC teams. Hearing 9-3 to make the playoff usually in the SEC sounds good until you look how hard it will be for the non-GA/Bama teams.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

No telling what GA and some others are doing with their recruiting budget when they have recruiting staffers partying at clubs with players already on the team.

FSU and Miami arent even our main issues though Ruiz slowing down would help us some.

Its having teams like Bama, GA, LSU and now TX in the SEC and how good they are recruiting and also other teams like OSU taking a bunch of top FL recruits. Its crazy how few of the very top FL recruits we get compared to years ago.

Fever,

Back then we won more games each year & NIL$$$ came in McDonalds' Bags.

NIL - buying college players to call it what it is - still a problem; but hoping Ruiz & some of the others get tired of throwing money away - as Paco says - only 1 Nattie each year.

Our recruiting infrastructure has & will continue to improve; we won't be the first to identify & offer every great Florida HS player but we will get our share.

Improvements in recruiting & W-L record go hand in hand.

As TAMU (5-7; 2-6 SEC, lost 14-17 to Appalachian State) & Utah (humiliated USCw & Heisman Winner Caleb Williams 47-24 in Pac 12 Title Game) showed - good recruiting a help but not a guarantee of on the field success.
Coaching & player development still extremely important.

 

[bradleygator]

Where UF ranked in the SEC, nationally in recruiting spending in 2022​

Much of this posted here before; only change is UF is slowly increasing its spending & getting closer to the the top SEC schools.
Doubt we ever gain parity with UGA, TAMU, & Bama in actual dollars, but Bama was #4 in spending, but had the #1 ranked class; TAMU #2 in spending but ranked below us in Rivals Class Ranking - UF #13, TAMU #14

More Bang for the Buck essential for UF.
https://n.rivals.com/team_rankings/2023/all-teams/football

Florida increased its football recruiting budget significantly during the 2022 fiscal year, but the full investment in UF coach Billy Napier and his staff will be reflected in report for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.

The Gators had the fifth-highest recruiting budget in the SEC during the 2022 fiscal year, per a report Wednesday from USA Today. Florida spent a program record $1,641,320 on football recruiting from July 2021 to June 2022, which ranked 10th nationally.

However, the difference between Georgia’s recruiting budget and the next highest spender in the SEC (Texas A&M) was nearly the entire amount of UF’s budget. The back-to-back national champions spent $4.51 million on recruiting in the 2022 fiscal year.

Texas A&M was second in the SEC at $2.98 million, followed by Tennessee ($2.91M) and Alabama ($2.32M). Clemson ($3.15M), Oklahoma ($2.63M), Texas ($2.43M), Michigan ($2.24) and Oregon ($1.83M) also spent more than the Gators in 2022.

https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-g...ec-nationally-in-recruiting-spending-in-2022/

What counts as recruiting spending?​

The recruiting expense totals in the latest NCAA reports cover transportation, lodging and meals for recruits and school personnel on official and unofficial visits for a period that, for most schools, covered July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. It also accounts for phone charges and postage for pursuing recruits and the value of school’s vehicles and planes or those used by the school for recruiting.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...ge-football-recruiting-last-year/11213930002/

Incredible that UGA outspent us 3/1 and doubled up aTm! I think it shows that it is not all about NILs. Primarily, the best funded/best run recruiting process is going to win out.

I’m pretty happy with CBN’s recruiting so far. He’s not lights out right at the start like Urb, but he’s been solid and seems like he’s gaining momentum.

 

[instaGATOR]

Looking at the Spring practice 'elephant in the room' straight in the eye....
(opinions vary, this is through the eyes of iG's 'talking season' speculation) 🤓

Napier's offense in 2023, 7th in the SEC in Yds/Gm (424.1), 9th in Pts/Gm (29.5).
That was with 2 great RB's, a 1st Rnd NFL draft QB, and a very solid OL.
I'd say that's a 1st year 6-7 FAIL for the HC/OC/QB's.... (OPINION)

5-star Mertz rsJr went career 19-13 at Wis, with his HC getting fired for that record. FAIL
Upon his arrival in Gainesville, Mertz was assumed to have a (19-13, 59.5%, 7.0 Y/A, 38 TD's, 26 Ints, 49 Sacks) leg up on any competition (WTF???) for Florida's role of starting quarterback provided his (U-glee) experience.
Experience in Napier's offense = ZERO

4-star Miller rsSo went 3 - 30 in the Bowl game. FAIL
tOSU/UF Stats: 0-1, 55.6%, 7.8 Y/A, 0 TD, 0 Int, 4 sacks
Experience in Napier's offense = 1 Yr observer on injury bench, 1 Start, L 3 - 30.

3-star Brown rsFr remains mostly over-looked and unused..
Experience in Napier's offense = 1 Yr as an at practice QB.
So Brown actually has the most actual 'on the field' (practice) experience in Billy's offenses, which has apparently earned him NADA so far, except for permission to join the #3 ranked Gator baseball team....


>>> From the below S.I. article.....

"Both Miller and Mertz have been propped up by teammates and coaches."
"The two have split first-team reps during each spring practice, leading their unit and skill positions through various drills." (while (25-2 HS) Max is back-seated yet again)

How is Billy Napier Evaluating Florida's QB Competition?
"Bottom line is when we put the ball down, can you distribute the ball and move the team and score points? So, we're watching them every day do that." -- Napier
(Brown's 2nd season in organized HS football: P- 41 TD, 4 Ints, R 20 TD's, 0 Fumbles, which btw, was better stats than TT had in a similar sized 3A HS's)

https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/florida-gators-billy-napier-evaluating-graham-mertz-jack-miller-qb-competition

PS -- You are what your FILM (and your stats) says you are... (coaches & players)

 

[Jeff from Jax]

3-star Brown rsFr remains mostly over-looked and unused..
Experience in Napier's offense = 1 Yr as an at practice QB.
So Brown actually has the most actual 'on the field' (practice) experience in Billy's offenses, which has apparently earned him NADA so far, except for permission to join the #3 ranked Gator baseball team....

>>> From the below S.I. article..... https://www.si.com/college/florida/...ating-graham-mertz-jack-miller-qb-competition

"Both Miller and Mertz have been propped up by teammates and coaches."
"The two have split first-team reps during each spring practice, leading their unit and skill positions through various drills." (while (25-2 HS) Max is back-seated yet again)

How is Billy Napier Evaluating Florida's QB Competition?
"Bottom line is when we put the ball down, can you distribute the ball and move the team and score points? So, we're watching them every day do that." -- Napier

Insta,

you forgot to add what I thought was the stupidest quote in the article -
"...Three scholarship quarterbacks — redshirt junior Graham Mertz, redshirt sophomore Jack Miller III and redshirt freshman Max Brown — are taking part, although Mertz's and

Miller's numerous years of collegiate experience - WTF ?
seemingly outweigh Brown's three seasons of playing the sport in total at this time.

Miller's - tOSU passing stats - 7 of 14 for 101 yds
Miller's only start & total UF stats - The L V Bowl -
13-of-22 passes for 180 yards against the Beavers, and the Gators' only score was a field goal in the final minute of the game

Miller Career Stats - 20 of 36 - 281 yds, 0 TDs, 0 Int
https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4685091/jack-miller-iii
We could also look at his O&B debut - 13-for-23 for 121 yards and an end zone interception.

Should also mention that Brown played at a higher level of HS competition & had better stats.

Why CBN refuses to give Brown a chance is unknown.

CBN afraid to admit Miller a huge mistake ?

Make it a fair competition - Give Brown the 1st team offense for a half in the next scrimmage & see what he can do.

 

[Gator Fever]

Insta,

you forgot to add what I thought was the stupidest quote in the article -
"...Three scholarship quarterbacks — redshirt junior Graham Mertz, redshirt sophomore Jack Miller III and redshirt freshman Max Brown — are taking part, although Mertz's and

Miller's numerous years of collegiate experience - WTF ?
seemingly outweigh Brown's three seasons of playing the sport in total at this time.

Miller's - tOSU passing stats - 7 of 14 for 101 yds
Miller's only start & total UF stats - The L V Bowl -
13-of-22 passes for 180 yards against the Beavers, and the Gators' only score was a field goal in the final minute of the game

Miller Career Stats - 20 of 36 - 281 yds, 0 TDs, 0 Int
https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4685091/jack-miller-iii
We could also look at his O&B debut - 13-for-23 for 121 yards and an end zone interception.

Should also mention that Brown played at a higher level of HS competition & had better stats.

Why CBN refuses to give Brown a chance is unknown.

CBN afraid to admit Miller a huge mistake ?

Make it a fair competition - Give Brown the 1st team offense for a half in the next scrimmage & see what he can do.

Not sure the deal with Brown but his good high school tape was mostly stuff you wont get away with in SEC football where he ran around to get easier type completions. If he has developed and looks as good as the other 2 in practice his running abilty should give him an edge you would think. If we lost the opener to Utah it wouldnt surpise me if we see him by mid-season if the other 2 are struggling. I have no faith Miller could have a decent season for us after his limited playing time.

 

[instaGATOR]

Coaches & players, you are what your flilm (stats) say you are!
Fever, apparently our eyes are seeing different things....



Maybe they should hire Brown's HS coach as the OC/QB's??? 🙄

 

[fsu939913]

Got to give it to Billy, he can recruit QBs. His biggest thing is going to be surviving until they can produce. I doubt a freshman can be a savior from the beginning. So it's 2 yrs out for Lagway. Can he survive 2 yrs? Not sure. If not, the next guy will be set up much better than he was. I hope the Gator fan base can be patient with him and wait it out, he recruits really well, he schemed us up pretty good last yr. Yes he lost to vandy but Norvell lost to JSU..... Today's game takes patience

 

[Gator Fever]

Coaches & players, you are what your flilm (stats) say you are!
Fever, apparently our eyes are seeing different things....

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Maybe they should hire Brown's HS coach as the OC/QB's??? 🙄

I think that is the tape I saw. He runs around a lot to find pretty open receivers because he is a way better athlete. That isnt so easy in the SEC. Trask didnt get the stars due to being the backup but his tape has a bunch of throws that are under pressure with tighter coverages than this.

 

[instaGATOR]

As I said, your eyes are seeing something different than my eyes are.
In his tape, he's making all the throws, in the pocket, option, scrambles, and runs for TD's.
41 TD's to 4 Ints --- 1,348 Yds, 20 TD's, 0 fumbles.
And he's playing the same competition level that TT did....
In summary, IMO, you're FoS and judging him with your usual feveredbrains.... 😉

I remember last year about this time, you telling how it was now 'Miller Time' at UF... 😂
Now you are apparently praying for the 'Mertz Affect' to save you....

 

[Gator Fever]

As I said, your eyes are seeing something different than my eyes are.
In his tape, he's making all the throws, in the pocket, option, scrambles, and runs for TD's.
41 TD's to 4 Ints --- 1,348 Yds, 20 TD's, 0 fumbles.
And he's playing the same competition level that TT did....
In summary, IMO, you're FoS and judging him with your usual feveredbrains.... 😉

I remember last year about this time, you telling how it was now 'Miller Time' at UF... 😂
Now you are apparently praying for the 'Mertz Affect' to save you....

The tape speaks for itself on what kind of plays those were for the most part. Do you have the tape on their playoff loss? That might be a defense where you just couldnt run around until someone was wide open.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

2026 WR Malachi Toney​

"... Billy Napier welcomed on-campus freshman All-American Malachi Toney out of American Heritage High. The class of 2026 wide receiver has already been drawing the attention of schools like Ohio State and Alabama."

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/04/05/florida-football-recruiting-malachi-toney-real-one/

"Early identification & making that 1st big offer (which now needs to be dome as a Fresh or Soph), getting that 1st on campus UOV, & becoming the standard to which all other offers are compared to, is CRITICAL.

Our recruiting infrastructure has & will continue to improve; we won't be the first to identify & offer every great Florida HS player but we will get our share." - Jeff from Jax

I have posted these statements several times & repeated them again today.

And Guess What happened ?

I have no idea who "officially" designates them or how many HS freshmen get designated as "All Americans." Not sure it matters.

Hoping CBN actually extends an "offer" to Toney - it costs nothing & since it is NOT a "committable" offer it doesn't mean much more than the Gators noticed you & are keeping an eye on you.

BUT
It means a hell of a lot to Malachi Toney & his recruitment. He is taking an UOV to the Gators as we speak; the Heavener center will be one of, if not the 1st, football palaces he will see & tour.

Hopefully, our offer & today's UOV will become his recruiting standard of reference; something that every other offer & UOV will be compared to !

Great Job by CBN & his off the field staffers !​

Bama & UGA have been doing this for years. I can't remember how many times I have read an article & seen where a recruit we started recruiting as a Jr, stated that Bama or UGA was his 1st offer back in his fresh or Soph year.

You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Gators offer Georgia freshman Deuce Geralds​

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/04...-gators-offer-georgia-freshman-deuce-geralds/

Another Early contact & offer by CBM & Staff !!!

In high school recruiting, it’s never too early to offer prospects you think could one day wind up on your campus. That was the case for Billy Napier and Florida football as they offered defensive lineman Deuce Geralds out of Georgia.

While Geralds is still three years away from donning a college uniform, we’ll dive into what Napier sees in the 2026 prospect.

Listed at 6’2″ and 235 pounds, Geralds easily projects out to be an SEC-sized edge rusher when he steps on a college campus.

Playing for Collins Hill High out of Suwanee, GA, Geralds racked up 10.5 sacks and 66 total tackles (24 solo, 42 assisted) in 10 games during his freshman campaign.

 

[gatordad3]

Oh, @instaGATOR!

 

[instaGATOR]

The tape speaks for itself on what kind of plays those were for the most part. Do you have the tape on their playoff loss? That might be a defense where you just couldnt run around until someone was wide open.

They lost to an undefeated OK state champ team by 8 Pts,,, because they had a better overall team.
However, Max, in just his 2nd year of organized football, was named the 3-A Season MVP over the State Champ QB. 🤓 (your own brainless bias is rather glaring)

How about you give us a rundown on your 'Miller Time' QB in the Fiasco Bowl vs the mighty football powerhouse QreSt... 🙄 (or just some more of your infamous feveredbrained distraction drivel)

 

[Gator Fever]

They lost to an undefeated OK state champ team by 8 Pts,,, because they had a better overall team.
However, Max, in just his 2nd year of organized football, was named the 3-A Season MVP over the State Champ QB. 🤓 (your own brainless bias is rather glaring)

How about you give us a rundown on your 'Miller Time' QB in the Fiasco Bowl vs the mighty football powerhouse QreSt... 🙄 (or just some more of your infamous feveredbrained distraction drivel)

You do understand that division in OK had a lot of smaller private schools in it also and anyone with D1 talent would totally dominate against most teams. Brown had a total of 5 completions in their playoff loss and mostly just ran and scrambled for their yards in that game. He may turn out to be a great one but his tape not showing much of what is required in college is why he was a 3 star and not a blue chipper despite his athletic talent.

If the other 2 struggle I do think Brown needs to be given his chance though since he is the only real running threat. Better yet maybe the best thing would be if Brown is right there and is awarded the job before Utah. For that to happen Napier would have to say its a 3 way battle going into camp.

 

[instaGATOR]

You do understand that division in OK had a lot of smaller private schools in it also and anyone with D1 talent would totally dominate against most teams. Brown had a total of 5 completions in their playoff loss and mostly just ran and scrambled for their yards in that game. He may turn out to be a great one but his tape not showing much of what is required in college is why he was a 3 star and not a blue chipper despite his athletic talent.

While the guy with the UF season record for passing yards (4,000+) was a 2-star backup in HS.... I judged his HS tape too, and apparently I could see and understand it a lot better than several of the boards phootball genius types.... 😜

Unlike you, I watch Brown's highlights with attention to the size and talent levels of the players on the opposing teams. -- While the coach called the playoff plays, not the QB.
The Champ team was blowing out everyone else, but only beat Brown's team by 8 pts, but I guess your own bias missed that....

Max makes all of the throws, pocket, RPO, and scramble, 41 TD's to just 4 Ints.
He ran for 1,343 Yds, 7.8 YPC, with 20 TD's to ZERO fumbles.
You seemingly still don't understand how 'recruiting service stars' are earned/given....
61 TD's to 4 TO's and OK 3-A MVP, --- so what a bum, right??? ROTF-LMFAO 🤣

 

[PacoGator19]

Max Brown is running 3rd string at the moment. So far through spring camp both Miller and Mertz have been better.

 

[Gator Fever]

Max Brown is running 3rd string at the moment. So far through spring camp both Miller and Mertz have been better.

Its scaring me hearing Mertz and Miller are close. I was hoping Mertz was at least good enough to be named 1st string at the end of spring practice.

 

[gatordad3]

Max Brown is running 3rd string at the moment. So far through spring camp both Miller and Mertz have been better.

The way Insta drooled over Brown, I was under the impression he would somewhat split some time with Mertz.

 

[instaGATOR]

If rsJr xfer QB Mertz is the starter, 2 years to play - Wis

If rsSo xfer QB Miller is the starter, 3 years to play. - tOSU

If rsFr HS Recruit QB Brown is the starter, 4 years to play. - UF

Pay me now, or pay me later.... Develop the guy you recruited and that chose UF out of HS, not the failures that chose to go elsewhere, before failing and then bailing out to UF....

McLame - Del Rio/Applebe/Zaire
Napier - Miller/Mertz/Wants another xfer QB this summer.... 😐

The way Insta drooled over Brown, I was under the impression he would somewhat split some time with Mertz.

The way gd3 drools over the iG's opinions/posts, I wouldn't want to ever be within 100 Yds of him... 😏

 

[gatordad3]

If rsJr xfer QB Mertz is the starter, 2 years to play - Wis

If rsSo xfer QB Miller is the starter, 3 years to play. - tOSU

If rsFr HS Recruit QB Brown is the starter, 4 years to play. - UF

Pay me now, or pay me later.... Develop the guy you recruited and that chose UF out of HS, not the failures that chose to go elsewhere, before failing and then bailing out to UF....

McLame - Del Rio/Applebe/Zaire
Napier - Miller/Mertz/Wants another xfer QB this summer.... 😐


The way gd3 drools over the iG's opinions/posts, I wouldn't want to ever be within 100 Yds of him... 😏

I see you're enjoying Cousin Eddie's vacation during recruiting season.