Remember mama Portis?I think Brown may need to sue Napier and the UF baseball coach for not putting him in a game yet. Discovery may show if he has the playbook down yet.
Remember mama Portis?I think Brown may need to sue Napier and the UF baseball coach for not putting him in a game yet. Discovery may show if he has the playbook down yet.
My dad was a mediocre golfer; but one of his favorite phrases was "Use every club in your bag."But I did expect CBN to have at least played him some by now, and more than a few 'token' plays in the O&B game, or why bother to flip him from a place where he'd likely be playing by now.
There are 8 offensive quarters in a game - 4 for each team.While the 2 genius level xfer QB's that Billy spent all of his coaching and developmental time with, just set the all time UF record LOW TOTAL COMBINED SCORE (13 pts) for an O & B game.
That certainly lifted my spirits and coaching confidence after watching that 3-30 bowl loss..... 🙄
Agree !Stupid to have flipped to come here and sit undeveloped and unused on the bench.
Looks like a bad choice now, for a kid that walked on the football field in his HS Jr season and learned the offense well enough that he went 25-2 while winning the OK 3A MVP as a Sr. (this is a major part of the reason that I think that a dedicated and competent QB coach is so badly needed here) - REALLY ?
My dad was a mediocre golfer; but one of his favorite phrases was "Use every club in your bag."
I like CBN's tenacity & organization in recruiting & approve of most of his actions - but his refusal to "pull Max out of the bag" & give him some PT is infuriating.
" Everyone loves the backup quarterback. He has all the promise of an all-pro player without ever actually having to demonstrate it on the field. It is the blessing and curse of being second string..."
There are 8 offensive quarters in a game - 4 for each team.
It wouldn't have cost anything to give Max a quarter's worth of playing time in the O&B game - the other QBs weren't using it.
It's nothing but a scrimmage & neither Mertz nor Miller delivered ANYTHING - 13 points TOTAL !
Their pass completion percentages were NOT Statistically Significant.
The L V Bowl was OVER by the 3rd QTR - but Miller got every snap.
I guess the scoring streak was more important to CBN than I thought.
IMO, not playing Max has more to do with CBN's pride & ego than anything else.
The more fans poke at him, the more determined he is to show that his "hand picked" Xfer QBs are the offensive solution & not the problem.
If Mertz & Miller are so much better than Max,
why didn't they accomplished ANYTHING in the O & B Game ?
Agree !
CBN called him a Diamond in the Rough or some such when he signed him.
Most competent OCs / QB coaches would put in a package of plays which played to Max's strengths - just to make our offense less predictable.
When you have a run heavy offense, you need a magician in the backfield to distribute the ball & a QB who can execute the RPO, QB Draw, etc.
Neither Miller nor Mertz has any speed or any moves.
Wonder has much time Max will get over the Summer working on passing drills with our top WRs.
One QB injury & we are screwed.
Urban won CFP championship with his 3rd string QB; but CBN not willing to spend the time to prepare Max & get him up to speed.
CBN should ask (beg) Spurrier to be a volunteer & "coach the heck out of Max" over the summer & see how that works.
I think Engel was listed as 2nd string in the bowl game not Brown but may be wrong on that. Not sure why Napier is in no rush to get Brown out there but his reply when asked is usually some form of "Brown is improving but still has a lot to learn".
Fever,I think some rumors are he still looks rough in practice but I do wonder if he (Max) still would look worse than Miller.
Top-40 prospect Caleb Odom makes surprise official visit to Florida
Phone work paid off.
4* TE/WR Caleb Odom out of Carrollton (Georgia) in the 2024 cycle has crashed CBN's party.
The 6-foot-5-inch, 220-pound pass-catcher has been warming up to the Orange and Blue of late after omitting UF from his preferred schools list earlier in the year. T
he rising high school senior released an updated list about a month ago, which consisted of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs, Ole Miss Rebels, Miami Hurricanes, Colorado Buffaloes, Penn State Nittany Lions and Florida.
https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/09/florida-football-recruiting-caleb-odom-official-visit/
Paco,Max Brown sometimes struggles with routes on air in practice. Unfortunately at this time Miller is better than he is.
People that are at the practices and seen it live. Brown struggles. I personally will be surprised if he ever takes a meaningful snap at UF.Paco,
Curious
You have stated that several times.
What is the source of your information ?
Is this your opinion after personally watching these "routes on air" in practice or is this just "hearsay" & you are repeating it ?
IMO, Miller has yet to show anything in either the O & B Game or the L V Bowl.
Paco,People that are at the practices and seen it live. Brown struggles. I personally will be surprised if he ever takes a meaningful snap at UF.
Well those people are just clueless moe-ron twits. Josh Allen would be looking for another team if Brown were on Bills roster.People that are at the practices and seen it live. Brown struggles. I personally will be surprised if he ever takes a meaningful snap at UF.
Country,Well those people are just clueless moe-ron twits. Josh Allen would be looking for another team if Brown were on Bills roster.
Country,
Started to say that media only gets 12-15 minutes of direct observation time at the start of practice which IMO isn't enough to really analyze Brown's skill as a QB.
Another problem is that none of the media observers are QB coaches or have ever played QB at a high enough level to have an intelligent opinion.
When you look as our current QB1 & QB2, you realize that even if it was CBN making the comments, his ability to analyze who is & isn't an SEC quality QB is highly suspect.
Georgia flips RB Chauncey Bowens during official visit in Athens
Gators lose a 2024 commit during a visit elsewhere247sports.com
Could be that Napier is going after a ton of 5 star recruits that all the big boys want and they're taking their time and weighing their options. The fact that he's getting so many of these type of players on campus is impressive and encouraging, but he does need to close the deal on a few of them.Kirby probably planned that one. Losing him I dont think is that big of a hit but we are slacking in getting players to commit this year. I wonder if its our targets looking at NIL options.
Could be that Napier is going after a ton of 5 star recruits that all the big boys want and they're taking their time and weighing their options. The fact that he's getting so many of these type of players on campus is impressive and encouraging, but he does need to close the deal on a few of them.
Georgia flips RB Chauncey Bowens during official visit in Athens
Gators lose a 2024 commit during a visit elsewhere247sports.com
Chauncey Bowens, former Florida pledge, flips commitment to SEC East program
Chauncey Bowens is staying in the SEC East.www.saturdaydownsouth.com
He said Kirby Smart produces the best players in the world
Tebow,Chauncey Bowens, former Florida pledge, flips commitment to SEC East program
Chauncey Bowens is staying in the SEC East.www.saturdaydownsouth.com
He said Kirby Smart produces the best players in the world
Florida fans need to 'buckle up' for the Billy Napier-led ride
CBN - "We are light years ahead of where we wer last years in terms of fundamentals & execution."
PicKell said. “I get a good vibe from him. I feel good about what he’s doing in terms of alocating resources at Florida and how they’re working to get the right guys on the roster from a recruiting standpoint.
“I still see a lot of benefits there, but even if you don’t — he’s your guy for the future.
FEVER
The buyout for him (CBN) is $31.8 million — you’re not buying him out, you’re riding with Billy Napier.”
You can spend money on his buyout or you can spend it on NIL$$$ (better ROI for sure).
Don't think we either can or will do both - not to mention FIVE (5) head coaches in 13 years & the inevitable setback if we're stupid enough to change Head Coaches - AGAIN !
Pickell talks about improvement on Defense, Game Management on offense, & not beating ourselves with turnovers - pretty basic, but true.
Or, as DAD (Douglas Adair Dickey - UF HC 1970 - 1978) phrased it -
"Before you can begin winning, you have to avoid losing."
In his opinion (& mine) a modest improvement in W-L record will give us an upward trajectory on next year's recruiting trail.
Easier to sell a recruit on here's where we are headed, instead of - be a part of the change.
Decent video in article.
https://www.on3.com/college/florida...d-to-buckle-up-for-the-billy-napier-led-ride/
Fever,Lol...Dont care what his buyout is.
Fever,
Whenever you're ready, just pull out your wallet & give CBN & Stricklin their walking papers !
Your luck is that ADs don't have to be bought out of their contracts.
LOL
Gators get commitment from coveted JUCO EDGE
This EDGE arrived without an offer and left wearing the Orange and Blue this weekend.gatorswire.usatoday.com
See post 3,300Gators get commitment from coveted JUCO EDGE
This EDGE arrived without an offer and left wearing the Orange and Blue this weekend.gatorswire.usatoday.com
he inherited probably the least talented overall roster in 20-some-odd years at Florida.
Insta,Yep, only 10 of those guys off the 2022 team have gone on to collect NFL paychecks, 6 drafted, including the 1/4 at QB, plus 4 more FA signings,,, jus-terrible..... 🙄
And it is expected that some will leave the team when there is a coaching change, and a few did. But why did so many bolt after a year under CBN and his bloated staff???
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Recruit Cl.ass Rankings: Per 247
2024 - 22. UF - Currently
2023 - 14. UF
UF's new coach is given a 46 member staff to aid in everything, including recruiting, plus the new NIL $$$.
2022 - 18. UF - coaching transition class
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2021 - 12. UF
2020 - 9. UF
2019 - 9. UF
2018 - 14. UF
2017 - 11. UF
Doh!! - 🤓
Derrick LeBlanc to the portal ?
Reported elsewhere
Can't confirm - not currently listed in Transfer portal sources that I could find.
Derrick LeBlanc is a 6-foot-4-inch, 270-pound defensive lineman from Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Florida. He is a blue-chip prospect and one of the best in the country at his position.
LeBlanc has been rated as a four-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and On3, while Rivals rates him as a three-star prospect.
As a junior, he totaled 38 tackles and 8 sacks for Osceola (Fla.) Kissimmee.
LeBlanc was one of the top targets for the University of Florida Gators in the 2023 recruiting class.
As a Florida player, CBN & Gators were highly interested in LeBlanc.
Like John walker (UCF) things didn't work out.
Perhaps he is homesick or things just not working out in Norman. Perhaps Gators getting a 2nd chance.
https://www.si.com/college/florida/...ng-derrick-leblanc-recaps-official-visit-2023