Brown ran around until he had receivers wide open mostly avoiding big hits on most of those passing plays. Now a QB like Simmons who stands in the pocket a lot hitting nice passing plays is a lot more likely to be the real deal at the next level imo. You just can't be sure how those QBs that play like Brown in high school will translate until you see them live in practice in college - especially when the talent level was pretty low in their high school division.
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Brown ran around until he had receivers wide open mostly avoiding big hits on most of those passing plays. Now a QB like Simmons who stands in the pocket a lot hitting nice passing plays is a lot more likely to be the real deal at the next level imo. You just can't be sure how those QBs that play like Brown in high school will translate until you see them live in practice in college - especially when the talent level was pretty low in their high school division.
Feveredbrains, repeating that lie over and over again won't change the observed reality.
The first 3 plays in that highlight vid were:
A long scramble before hitting a WR with an off-platform throw in the back of the endzone.
A RPO pass to a WR going into the back corner of the endzone.
A play/action dropback pass to a WR on a go route.
Max can make all of the throws with a rifle arm, or he can run the ball when needed.
All of your BS won't change the 4,000+ yards, 61 TD's, to 4 TO's....
You should just go back to sniffing the 'Miller Time' jock, like you did all of last off season....
PS
Brown's HS 3A level stats, were a lot better than Tebow's 3A level stats, but those facts are irreverent during 'talking season' aren't they.... 😂
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🤣 Damn you like hurting your own case with that video which shows exactly what I said on most passing plays he had. Even his pocket ones are with the receivers mostly wide open.
Damn you're dumb. You continue to see what you WANT to see and ignore the rest.
Hitting a wide open receiver on the spot, is no easier or harder than hitting a well covered receiver on the spot. 71% against air is not that easy. Doing so while putting out like a 5-star RB is a lot harder.
Go on back to your 'Miller Time' since you were so football smart about it a year ago.... 😂
I didn't know what Miller could do for sure but I have seen enough of Miller now to think he isn't good at all and apparently Brown looks a lot worse than him at practice. You even have Napier saying again this year Brown has a lot to learn while mostly talking good about the other 2 guys in front of him who look like they have major issues.
Napier said in Ft. Meyers apparently that we are going to a 9 game SEC schedule in 2024 and that either Miami, Samford or UCF have to be dropped from the schedule. We will get ripped if we do anything other than drop the Samford game. 2024's schedule when it comes out will make this 2023 schedule not look bad at all.
Feveredbrains, review the style of football played by a guy nicknamed Johnny Football, and then get back to me on a QB running for his life behind a weak OL (which UF never has of course), against killer SEC defenses, and still continues to make plays both running and passing.
No matter what that Nappy guy says about his own 'chosen xfer golden boy QB's,' UF is going to need an athletic and escapable QB that can make the 'off-platform' throws, and get 1st downs with his legs. Not the guys that have proven to take sacks or throw Ints.... 🤓
No matter what that Nappy guy says about his own 'chosen xfer golden boy QB's,' UF is going to need an athletic and escapable QB that can make the 'off-platform' throws, and get 1st downs with his legs. Not the guys that have proven to take sacks or throw Ints.... 🤓
Did I just read that hitting receivers wide open on the spot is no different than hitting them in coverage?
That is a wild take.
That is a wild take.
One Person's Opinion
Spring Transfer Portal: What Are Florida’s Most Pressing Positions of Need?
https://www.si.com/college/florida/...ions-need-spring-transfer-portal-billy-napierNothing really new here, we all know what our deficiencies are.
Identifying Florida's four most pressing positions of need following the opening of the 2023 spring transfer portal window.
Quarterback
Lack of talent.Tight end
New year, similar problem. Florida's tight end position was hampered greatly by injuries throughout 2023 spring camp, much like a year ago during Napier's first offseason in charge.Offensive line
Problems with OL an every year problems for far too long.Much like the tight end spot, injuries plagued Florida's offensive line throughout spring camp and the extent to which the unit was depleted was noticeable during the Orange and Blue Game. A combined nine sacks were called during the scrimmage, although it is worth noting that quarterbacks were not allowed to be tackled.
Safety
Similar to quarterback, safety is a position that Napier has specifically shared an interest in adding talent to before the 2023 season.
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Fever,
You mean he plays sort of like Lamar Jackson ?
Curious, does taking a big hit make you a better QB ?
IMO, better to -
dance & prance & run away
& live to pass another day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamar_Jackson
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Another Florida kid who went out of state.
3 Reasons for Optimism About the Gators in 2023
Billy Napier has made changes to the roster and his coaching staff in hopes that his Gators take a big step forward this fall.No sure things in CFB in the SEC; but tend to agree that we do have reasons for Optimism.
Recruiting - Staffers like Joe Hamilton getting positive results; Our roster still isn't where it needs to be, but Mullen - you get the point !
https://floridagators.com/staff-directory/joe-hamilton/2973
New defensive coordinator calling the shots – our last DC was over matched in the SEC; hoping Armstrong can get the job done
Familiarity should pay off for Napier and Co. - learning new systems on both sides of the ball always takes time; team should be more familiar with the new systems & better organized.
Huge roster changes - QB, OL, DL will still make for a tough 2nd year - but hoping for the best.
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/florida-football-reasons-optimism-about-gators-2023
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I believe he grew up a Gator fan but at the time, Muschamp had no interest in Jackson. By the time Butters came along to sway him into leaving the state of Florida, it was too late.
My point is he wasnt hitting decently covered receivers for the most part. He either had them open right away or ran around a lot until they were. He isnt a good enough runner to get away with that in the SEC. I know a lot of QBs dont pan out but I was really surprised how cool in the pocket Simmons is in high school. I sure hope he is here this coming spring with that other QB. We need a 1 year guy for 2024 though unless Mertz shocks a lot of people.
Imagine that, Muschamp whiffing in recruiting.
Muschamp was also the one who recruited Derrick Henry to play LBer. Dude had no idea about offensive talent.
Simmons will likely be here much earlier than next spring.
Just as Paco mentioned, he mainly ignored the offensive side of recruiting.
Paco,
Wasn't Muschamp the one who left McElwain 6 OL ?
Started as 7 but an injury in Spring Practice reduced it.
We couldn't hold the O&B Game that year.
Muschamp couldn't spell offense - much less recruit it or coach it.
Paco,
Academically possible - I read that he already has enough credits & an excellent GPA to graduate from HS; supposed to be taking college classes now while in HS.
I once said, his physical development & emotional maturity would be best served by letting him attend his SR year in - but then I made a fool of myself by saying he should do Early Entry.
Mid August through mid December only adds about 4 months of HS & that's a matter for him & his parents - so who knows ?
So this is a crazy recruiting story and indicative of Muschamp’s cluelessness since Henry won the Heisman at Bama and has gone on to a great NFL career. On the other hand, can you imagine this guy coming off the edge on the pass rush?
Powell-Ryland Jr. intends to enter NCAA transfer portal
Powell-Ryland Jr. started the final five games of the 2022 season.
247sports.com
I hate this. Fewer plays in the game. If they want to speed up the game, try cutting down on the amount of media timeouts and the number of commercials.
Fever,
Sort of like FSU QB Jordan Travis when they beat us 45-38 last year in Tallahassee ?
Ocala,Powell-Ryland Jr. intends to enter NCAA transfer portal
Powell-Ryland Jr. started the final five games of the 2022 season.
I wonder if this is a NIL$$$ shakedown ?
4* OT Marques Easley (6-7, 300 lbs) out of Kankekee (Illinois) is expected to arrive in Gainesville on Friday.
The No. 231 prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking is ready to trim his list of schools down to 10.
“Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and USC are my top schools,” Easley told On3.
The 2024 recruit currently holds over 30 offers from schools around the nation and has already mapped out three official visits this summer with the Georgia Bulldogs, Tennessee Volunteers and Oklahoma Sooners on tap for June.
https://www.on3.com/news/4-star-ot-marques-easley-trims-list-to-10-schools/
The No. 231 prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking is ready to trim his list of schools down to 10.
“Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and USC are my top schools,” Easley told On3.
The 2024 recruit currently holds over 30 offers from schools around the nation and has already mapped out three official visits this summer with the Georgia Bulldogs, Tennessee Volunteers and Oklahoma Sooners on tap for June.
https://www.on3.com/news/4-star-ot-marques-easley-trims-list-to-10-schools/
Gators in contact with coveted UGA transfer
Gators Hunting for Bear
UGA transfer Bear Alexander, who’s been in the portal for almost a week, is one of the most highly sought transfers right now and is the highest-rated player in the portal rankings.
The Gators have made contact with Bear, as well as other elite schools like USC, Texas, Oregon, and others.
Bear has been an elite player since high school and would be a big addition to the Gators’ defensive line. Coming out of IMG Academy, 247 Sports Composite Rankings had him as the 50th-best player in the class of 2022, the 9th-best DL, and the 9th-best player out of Florida.
In his freshman season with Georgia, he was buried a bit on the depth chart but still finished the year with nine tackles and two sacks, including getting to Max Duggan in the National Championship.
Alexander is a huge presence in the trenches at 6’3”-305 and has the strength to push people around at will. It’s no wonder why so many teams want him out of the portal.
https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/04/21/florida-football-gators-transfer-portal-bear-alexander/
Imo its not. Looks like he might not like Princely being at Edge now and making him 2nd string there.
Notable College Football Starting Quarterback Enters Transfer Portal
https://athlonsports.com/college-fo...l-starting-quarterback-enters-transfer-portalGrad Transfer QB1 - Dialing for NIL$$$ ?
Just What the Doctor Ordered - A One Year Portal QB1
2021 Cincinnati Bearcats Schedule and Results
13-1; lost to Bama 27-6 Semi Finals of CFPhttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/cincinnati/2021-schedule.html
2022 Cincinnati Bearcats Schedule and Results
9-4; lost ACC Conference Championship & Bowl game to end the seasonhttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/cincinnati/2022-schedule.html
Bryant's stats (see below) as Cincy QB1 good; but not Heisman caliber.
One possible reason for Portal Entry - Luke Fickell now the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers.
Bryant, after going through Spring Practice, may not feel comfortable with new Cincinnati Head Coach Scott Satterfield. Maybe he just wants to check out the money & play in a bigger league - Who knows ?
https://gobearcats.com/news/2022/12...-satterfield-as-next-head-football-coach.aspx
Ben Bryant, Cincinnati's starting quarterback last season, has entered his name in the transfer portal this offseason for the third time.
Bryant first played at Cincinnati before transferring to Eastern Michigan after three years. He then transferred back to Cincinnati to start in 2022. Bryant entered the portal to explore his options, but is reportedly open to yet another return to Cincinnati to compete for starting job.
In 2022, Bryant completed 61.2 percent of passes for 2,732 yards and a career-high 21 touchdowns. He did, however, rush for -118 yards and take 25 sacks.
Bryant came out of Lyons Township (Ill.) High School as a three-star recruit in the class of 2018, per 247Sports. He ranked 12th in the state of Illinois and 734th nationally.
As a graduate transfer, Bryant can enjoy immediate eligibility for the 2023 season. He'll be a sixth-year senior this season.
Still need a TE & a Break the Zone WR, but he could be
THE QB1 WE NEED ?
I have been negative about "wasting" a scholarship on a QB in the late portal period.
I would love to find out I was wrong & EAT CROW !
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The 3-star chump QB-dt Max Brown is done for, with zero hopes of ever being anything more than a practice or scout team QB at UF. His athletic talents are mediocre and he's to dumb to ever be able to learn that complicated Nappier offense.
Time for him to move on and open up a ship for a useful player that might have a chance to play one day....
It's time to bring on a new tradition, a new Gator trademark move,,, bringing in the next 'New & Improved' xfer QB's..... 😉
(I guess when you can't recruit them and actually get them on the active roster afterwards, and when you can't coach the ones you have up or properly develop one, then the xfer portal QB's that someone else has already developed for you is the final answer,,, right guys?)
Time for him to move on and open up a ship for a useful player that might have a chance to play one day....
It's time to bring on a new tradition, a new Gator trademark move,,, bringing in the next 'New & Improved' xfer QB's..... 😉
(I guess when you can't recruit them and actually get them on the active roster afterwards, and when you can't coach the ones you have up or properly develop one, then the xfer portal QB's that someone else has already developed for you is the final answer,,, right guys?)
Insta,
While I see your point; I don't see a lot of other options. I was negative about another Transfer QB because I didn't think we could get a QB any better than the two we already had.
With Bryant - I could be wrong; if he comes to UF, I hope I am.
CBN has been talking about another portal QB since he brought in Mertz in December.
No guarantee Bryant has any interest in UF, that we have the NIL$$$ he probably wants, or that he could learn the offense quick enough to be of any value.
But CBN seems determined to take another shot at a portal QB - because he know that neither Mertz nor Miller are SEC Caliber QBs.
If he's going to spend a scholly - he may as well TRY to get his money's worth.
CBN needs to win games & but he keeps getting snake bit, so I don't blame him for trying everything he can think of !
That's why he was hired !
To do everything possible to win games.
Remember, he is playing with house money here - none of it coming out of his pocket & he's trying to keep that $7MM a year salary.
I would do the same damn thing & so would you, Insta !
I also believe he is making good progress on the recruiting front & if he wins enough games to stay here he will prevail.
I hope that is his thinking but I took his statement just like before - get one more QB for depth and not anyone to possibly start. I hope I am wrong though. Napier hasnt shown any ability to find QBs who are under the radar gems in the portal so far.
Ben Bryant is very mid. He’s not any better than Mertz. Why would you waste a scholly on a QB that isn’t any better than what we already have?
UF is not pursuing Bear Alexander. He couldn’t play this year for UF.
UF is not pursuing Bear Alexander. He couldn’t play this year for UF.
Fever,
absolutely agree !
Maybe that is all CBN originally had in mind - but if Bryant actually hits the portal & we land him - maybe we get a QB who can actually win games for us.
Hopefully Bird Sherrill, Director of College Personnel, has already started checking Bryant out & we will know shortly if he is a dud - just hustling Cincy for more NIL$$$ or if he is moving on & interested in UF to any extent.
But he did lead Cincy to CFP berth as a RS JR; more than any of our other QBs have done.
The Florida Achievement Support Trust, a little-known nonprofit that until recently largely operated behind the scenes, said it was expanding and rebranding under the name Florida Victorious.
Hopefully the merger of the two gator NIL funding units works out & Gator athletic teams may actually have some money to work with.
Gator basketball portal class ranked #6; some money came from somewhere. LOL
https://theresourcenexus.com/2023-basketball-transfer-class-team-rankings/
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