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

[Jeff from Jax]

Gators trying to pry Joshisa Trader from Miami​

Paco will not be thrilled;
Trader not as good as Jeremiah Smith
BUT
still a very good WR;
better than any other uncommitted 2024s we are still talking to.

Johsisa Trader out of Miami is one of the best players in Florida, and the Gators will need to beat out the Canes if they want to land him.

Out chances not great but CBN & Billy G need to get some talented targets for Lagway to throw to.

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/07/11/florida-football-recruiting-on3-drops-gator-commits-rankings/

 

[Jeff from Jax]

College Football's Best Players in Transfer Portal​

Examining the top college football players in the transfer portal.

Bradley Rozner, WR, Rice
Rozner was an early July addition to the transfer portal as a graduate from Rice. The Texas native was projected to be one of the American Athletic Conference's top receivers for '23 after catching 101 passes for 1,676 yards and 15 touchdowns in 26 games with the Owls. Although he's a late addition, Rozner will have plenty of interest for his services.

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-best-players-in-transfer-portal-2022-23

Rice wide receiver Bradley Rozner entered the transfer portal, sources told 247Sports. Rozner is a highly experienced wide receiver who caught 44 passes for 876 yards and 10 touchdowns last year.

At 6-foot-5 and 204 pounds, Rozner was actually a member of the class of 2016, but spent three seasons — two injured — at Brenham (Texas) Cisco College before he arrived at Rice as the No. 19 wide receiver and No. 139 overall junior college player in the 2019 class.

From there, Rozner climbed up the Rice receiving charts. He hit the ground running, catching 55 passes for 770 yards and five touchdowns, earning a second-team All-Conference USA nod from Phil Steele after the season.

But it took awhile for Rozner to build on that success. With COVID-19 delaying the start of the 2020 season, Rozner suffered an injury once practices started in October and chose to sit out the season. He started the 2021 season opener against Arkansas, catching two passes for 30 yards before suffering a season-ending injury.

Last season marked a bounce-back. Rozner set career highs in receiving yards and touchdowns, putting up five games with more than 100 yards. His 19.91 yards per catch ranked fourth among receivers with at least 40 catches. He leaves Rice high up on the Owls’ career charts, ranking 14th in career receptions, eighth in career yards and tying for sixth in receiving touchdowns. He has completed his Master’s degree in accounting.
https://247sports.com/Article/Rice-...ansfer-portal-as-graduate-transfer-212456516/

 

[Gator Fever]

College Football's Best Players in Transfer Portal​

Examining the top college football players in the transfer portal.

Bradley Rozner, WR, Rice
Rozner was an early July addition to the transfer portal as a graduate from Rice. The Texas native was projected to be one of the American Athletic Conference's top receivers for '23 after catching 101 passes for 1,676 yards and 15 touchdowns in 26 games with the Owls. Although he's a late addition, Rozner will have plenty of interest for his services.

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-best-players-in-transfer-portal-2022-23

Rice wide receiver Bradley Rozner entered the transfer portal, sources told 247Sports. Rozner is a highly experienced wide receiver who caught 44 passes for 876 yards and 10 touchdowns last year.

At 6-foot-5 and 204 pounds, Rozner was actually a member of the class of 2016, but spent three seasons — two injured — at Brenham (Texas) Cisco College before he arrived at Rice as the No. 19 wide receiver and No. 139 overall junior college player in the 2019 class.

From there, Rozner climbed up the Rice receiving charts. He hit the ground running, catching 55 passes for 770 yards and five touchdowns, earning a second-team All-Conference USA nod from Phil Steele after the season.

But it took awhile for Rozner to build on that success. With COVID-19 delaying the start of the 2020 season, Rozner suffered an injury once practices started in October and chose to sit out the season. He started the 2021 season opener against Arkansas, catching two passes for 30 yards before suffering a season-ending injury.

Last season marked a bounce-back. Rozner set career highs in receiving yards and touchdowns, putting up five games with more than 100 yards. His 19.91 yards per catch ranked fourth among receivers with at least 40 catches. He leaves Rice high up on the Owls’ career charts, ranking 14th in career receptions, eighth in career yards and tying for sixth in receiving touchdowns. He has completed his Master’s degree in accounting.
https://247sports.com/Article/Rice-...ansfer-portal-as-graduate-transfer-212456516/

Is that old? I think that window is closed now.

 

[PacoGator19]

Gators trying to pry Joshisa Trader from Miami​

Paco will not be thrilled;
Trader not as good as Jeremiah Smith
BUT
still a very good WR;
better than any other uncommitted 2024s we are still talking to.

Johsisa Trader out of Miami is one of the best players in Florida, and the Gators will need to beat out the Canes if they want to land him.

Out chances not great but CBN & Billy G need to get some talented targets for Lagway to throw to.

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/07/11/florida-football-recruiting-on3-drops-gator-commits-rankings/

As far as I know we aren’t recruiting Trader that heavily because he is overrated.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Is that old? I think that window is closed now.Fever,

Fever,

You could be right !
article by STEVEN LASSAN says its 11 HOURS OLD; but don't know.

Article states "Rozner was an early July addition to the transfer portal as a graduate from Rice." Masters in Accounting ?

Don't know enough about portal restrictions on graduate transfer to offer an opinion.

Rice WR Bradley Rozner enters transfer portal as graduate transfer​

This article written by
KEVIN FLAHERTY & published July 5th, 12:09 PM

https://247sports.com/article/rice-...transfer-portal-as-graduate-transf-212456516/

Perhaps Paco or one of our other posters knows.

 

[Beattie JR]

To me Heupel is the opposite of Kirby. Heupel is a fantastic offensive mind. One of the best in the business. But as you pointed out can he recruit. Kirby is a lousy coach but learned from Saban if you have the best toys in college you can win. Urban is another example of that. His Gator teams were generally just way more talented every Saturday. Heupel's success will mostly be determined by his ability to recruit. No accident that almost all of the national champions in past 15 years were also the teams that had the top recruiting classes.

This we can agree on although I will say Urban is a better on field coach than Kirby. He just has a short shelf life but man does it burn bright for five or six years!

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Gators have NO CB commits for 2024; here are 3 CB that they're looking at.

JAMARI HOWARD

Jalyn Crawford​

Wardell Mack​

 

[TEBOW TIME]

Florida target at corner locks in commitment date, reveals finalists

Florida will see one of its top remaining targets on the defensive side of the football come off the board soon.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

 

[PacoGator19]

Florida target at corner locks in commitment date, reveals finalists

Florida will see one of its top remaining targets on the defensive side of the football come off the board soon.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

Will be very surprised if he’s not a Gator.

 

[ghost_of_ukalum1988]

UK has been recruiting a kid from Gainesville - Kendall Jackson. Are the Gators seriously recruiting him?

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Kendall Jackson, 4-star edge, to announce commitment decision Wednesday (Today)​

Kendall Jackson, the 4-star edge from Gainesville (Fla.) Buchholz, first planned to announce his commitment decision the first week in August. Then, he moved it to July 21.

Now, he has a new date.

It will be Wednesday.

“It’s just because of the whole process,” he told Gators Online. “I want to solidify my spot.”

Jackson will announce his decision at 4:30 p.m. ET via instagram (@_iamhollywood). He is down to four schools: Florida, Arkansas, Kentucky and Miami.

https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-g...ge-to-announce-commitment-decision-wednesday/

 

[fsu939913]

Gators trying to pry Joshisa Trader from Miami​

Paco will not be thrilled;
Trader not as good as Jeremiah Smith
BUT
still a very good WR;
better than any other uncommitted 2024s we are still talking to.

Johsisa Trader out of Miami is one of the best players in Florida, and the Gators will need to beat out the Canes if they want to land him.

Out chances not great but CBN & Billy G need to get some talented targets for Lagway to throw to.

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/07/11/florida-football-recruiting-on3-drops-gator-commits-rankings/

Canes are first in his commitment, fsu is currently in 2nd. Great in state battle of the big 3. We have 5 ir 6 wr commits currently. I think Trader would be our 2nd best WR commit

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Will be very surprised if he’s not a Gator.

Paco,

Gators have NO CB commits in 2024 class so far.
I'm thinking Corey Raymond & Gators need to sign 2 of these 4 CBs -
Foster & Howard from the State of Florida;
IMO, our odds are better with them.
But would take any of them.

Teddy Foster
Jamari Howard

Jalyn Crawford​

Wardell Mack​

A Hat on the table

Florida football remains in the picture for three-star defensive back Ashton Hampton out of Tallahassee (Florida) University School as the 2024 recruiting class winds down ahead of the fall schedule.

FWIW
The staff will be happy with this news as not only did 2024 target Tallahassee, Florida defensive back Ashton Hampton announce a commitment date, but the Tigers also received two crystal ball predictions to land the defensive back. Hampton will commit on July 15, with Clemson now the clear favorite.

https://clemsonwire.usatoday.com/20...-two-crystal-ball-predictions-for-the-tigers/

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Gators have one of the biggest OLs in the country​

Kingsley Eguakun – 6’3”-301 - returning 3 yr starter

Austin Barber – 6’6”-311 - returning part time starter

Kamryn Waites – 6’8”-362 - Jan 2023 - torn Achilles tendon; recovery TBD

Jordan Herman – 6’8”-372 - limited experience - 2 games last season - South Carolina (Nov. 12), Eastern Washington (Oct. 2).
SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll (2022-23)

Kiyaunta Goodwin – 6’8”-353 - Xfer - Kentucky

Damieon George – 6’6”-369 - Xfer - Alabama

Micah Mazzccua – 6’5”-329 - Xfer - Baylor; shoulder injury spring camp; in & out of Xfer portal while at UF

Don't know how good they will be & if the OTs have the foot speed to contend with SEC Edge rushers.

Guess we will find out.

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/07/12/florida-football-gators-offensive-line-2/

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Can The Florida Gators Revive The Career of Graham Mertz?

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly.

Interesting article written after this years O & B game, but illustrated with Wisconsin game footage.

Who Knows ?

If not Mertz; then Max Brown to the rescue !

Still fervently believe that CBN needs to create & use a Max Brown run package for 3-5 plays each half.
Anything - RPO, QB draw, triple option, whatever - that forces the opposing defense to prepare for an additional offensive element will help us.
For continuity, rest the 1st string & use the 2nd string OL for Max's run package.

https://collegefootballnetwork.com/can-florida-revive-the-career-of-graham-mertz/

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Underrated Gators CB Target Shares Pledge Date​

Florida Gators cornerback target Teddy Foster will announce his collegiate commitment on Friday.

The newly-scheduled date was initially announced via his Instagram Story on Tuesday evening before he took to Twitter to officially circle July 14, his birthday, on the calendar for his commitment. Foster will choose from the top three he released on July 6: Florida, Miami and North Carolina.

NO CBs currently committed; need at least 2 in this class.

https://www.si.com/college/florida/...ed-cornerback-target-teddy-foster-pledge-date

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Kendall Jackson commits to the Gators​

Jackson is yet another addition to the Gators top three class.

He may also be the first domino to fall this week as the Gators have a few more top targets announcing their commitments in a few days.

Hope we get some CB commits.

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/07/12/florida-football-recruiting-kendall-jackson-commits-gators/

After landing coveted offensive tackle Fletcher Westphal on Monday, Billy Napier and Co. reeled in the 19th pledge of the cycle as defensive lineman Kendall Jackson announced his decision to align with the Gators on Wednesday.

He chose to team up with the hometown team nine days before his previously scheduled July 21 commitment date to claim his spot in the class as it fills up rapidly.

As a disruptive, high-motor performer at the prep level, the 6-foot-4, 250-pound Swiss army knife along Gainesville (Fla.) Buchholz's defensive front posted 65 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, three pass breakups, two interceptions and a pick-six as a junior.

Jackson is the nephew of former Gators star wide receiver, the late Aubrey Hill.

https://www.si.com/college/florida/...nsive-lineman-kendall-jackson-commitment-2024

 

[PacoGator19]

Kendall Jackson commits to the Gators​

Jackson is yet another addition to the Gators top three class.

He may also be the first domino to fall this week as the Gators have a few more top targets announcing their commitments in a few days.

Hope we get some CB commits.

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/07/12/florida-football-recruiting-kendall-jackson-commits-gators/

After landing coveted offensive tackle Fletcher Westphal on Monday, Billy Napier and Co. reeled in the 19th pledge of the cycle as defensive lineman Kendall Jackson announced his decision to align with the Gators on Wednesday.

Jackson is the nephew of former Gators star wide receiver, the late Aubrey Hill.

https://www.si.com/college/florida/...nsive-lineman-kendall-jackson-commitment-2024

Good get. Another blue chipper. Billy stuffing a lot of coaches in lockers this recruiting class.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

5 key Florida Gators recruiting targets to track on defense​

Teddy Foster, CB, Sarasota (Fla.)
Friday, July 14, his birthday, is his commit date..
As Kendall Jackson said - “I want to solidify my spot.”
Teddy - come on up to G'ville !
LJ McCray, DE, Daytona Beach (Fla.)
Zay Mincey, CB, Daytona Beach (Fla.) Mainland: Mincey arguably is Florida’s No. 1 cornerback target (he’s listed as a safety but the Gators project him at corner).
Jamari Howard, CB, Miami (Fla.)



Four more Florida players ?
Works for me !

It has been a LONG time since we had all of our class on board on ESD; think that's how it will work out this year.

Props to CBN !

FWIW
Jameer Grimsley, CB, Tampa (Fla.) Catholic: Grimsley committed to Alabama on July 1, but because he has the length, athleticism, speed and overall skillset Florida secondary coach Corey Raymond loves we expect the Gators to keep recruiting him and hope for the best

Should Florida land two or three other corners in the coming months, could the Gators move on? We don’t have an answer to that at this time.

https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-g...ators-recruiting-targets-to-track-on-defense/

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Good get. Another blue chipper. Billy stuffing a lot of coaches in lockers this recruiting class.

Paco,

Off the subject
We need another big play WR for Langford.
IMO, Jeremiah Smith's ship has sailed - tOSU.
Odds not great
BUT
If Joshisa Trader said YES to CBN & Billy G would you turn him down ?

 

[Countygator1]

Kendall Jackson commits to the Gators​

Jackson is yet another addition to the Gators top three class.

He may also be the first domino to fall this week as the Gators have a few more top targets announcing their commitments in a few days.

Hope we get some CB commits.

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/07/12/florida-football-recruiting-kendall-jackson-commits-gators/

After landing coveted offensive tackle Fletcher Westphal on Monday, Billy Napier and Co. reeled in the 19th pledge of the cycle as defensive lineman Kendall Jackson announced his decision to align with the Gators on Wednesday.

He chose to team up with the hometown team nine days before his previously scheduled July 21 commitment date to claim his spot in the class as it fills up rapidly.

As a disruptive, high-motor performer at the prep level, the 6-foot-4, 250-pound Swiss army knife along Gainesville (Fla.) Buchholz's defensive front posted 65 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, three pass breakups, two interceptions and a pick-six as a junior.

Jackson is the nephew of former Gators star wide receiver, the late Aubrey Hill.L

https://www.si.com/college/florida/...nsive-lineman-kendall-jackson-commitment-2024

Love getting the in-state talent, especially local kids. He plays against tough competition. Better than his ranking.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Florida set to host Texas OL target on second visit​

San Marcos offensive tackle Ory Williams, who checks in at 6 feet 7 inches and 285 pounds, is set to return to Gainesville for a second visit with the Gators. He’ll be in town on July 29 for UF’s Grill in the ‘Ville cookout to close out the summer, according to On3.

Ask Lagway to drop by his house & talk with him.

https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/202...uiting-ory-williams-grill-in-the-ville-visit/

 

[PacoGator19]

Paco,

Off the subject
We need another big play WR for Langford.
IMO, Jeremiah Smith's ship has sailed - tOSU.
Odds not great
BUT
If Joshisa Trader said YES to CBN & Billy G would you turn him down ?

I’m not a big fan of Trader. Overrated IMO. We aren’t recruiting him anyways. Like I said before I believe he is the Damon McDaniel of the Jeremiah Smith recruitment.

 

[Nicktheslick]

Florida set to host Texas OL target on second visit​

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San Marcos offensive tackle Ory Williams, who checks in at 6 feet 7 inches and 285 pounds, is set to return to Gainesville for a second visit with the Gators. He’ll be in town on July 29 for UF’s Grill in the ‘Ville cookout to close out the summer, according to On3.

Ask Lagway to drop by his house & talk with him.

https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/202...uiting-ory-williams-grill-in-the-ville-visit/

Damn 6-8? Coach Napier might want to be wary of coach Golden.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Florida's Remaining 2024 Recruiting Needs?​

As spots in the Florida Gators 2024 recruiting class fill up, which positions remain areas of need?

Cornerback​

no CB commits; hopefully we start changing that tomorrow

Wide Receiver​

have commits from slot receivers; need an outside - x-Receiver; few left.

Offensive Line​

The Xfers we got are one year rentals. Doesn't allow much cohesion to form.

Big Fish​

Unlike the other areas of need, this category isn't a necessity. Instead, it's merely the difference between a great and an elite class.

The Gators understand that and have cast their line for premier talents such as

wide receiver Jeremiah Smith,

edge rusher Jordan Ross

and defensive lineman L J McCray , among others.

Two Florida Players & one from Bama.



https://www.si.com/college/florida/...uiting-remaining-positions-of-need-2024-cycle

 

[Jeff from Jax]

CB Jalyn Crawford talks top 3 ahead of commitment​

FWIW, a hat on the table.

It’s down to Florida, Auburn and LSU for four-star Parkview (Lilburn, Georgia) cornerback Jalyn Crawford.

According to a social media post sent out on Monday, the top-200 recruit is committing on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Both 247Sports and the On3 recruiting prediction machine consider him a heavy Auburn lean, but Florida has done enough to be called a “top school,” by Crawford in the recent past.
https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/202...g-jalyn-crawford-top-schools-commitment-date/

 

[Jeff from Jax]

CB Teddy Foster's Friday Commitment​

Sarasota (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney 2024 cornerback Teddy Foster is scheduled to pick one of his top three schools — Florida, Miami or North Carolina — Friday at 7 p.m. ET.

Foster's commitment live stream, which will broadcast on his high school's Instagram page, can be accessed below -
https://www.instagram.com/mooney_fb/

Foster (6-2, 170) is viewed as the No. 67 cornerback and No. 757 overall prospect in the class of 2024 by the 247Sports composite rankings. He produced 38 tackles, nine pass breakups and two interceptions during his breakout 2022 campaign.

Since emerging on the recruiting scene as a junior, Foster has picked up scholarship offers from 17 Power 5 programs. Florida entered the picture on May 23, following his workout in front of defensive backs coach Corey Raymond and head coach Billy Napier.
We lose 3 CBs after this season.
We need to sign 2-3 CBs !
CBN doing well with Florida kids; hoping he keeps working on that program.
https://www.si.com/college/florida/...uiting-where-to-watch-teddy-foster-commitment

 

[instaGATOR]

Gators have one of the biggest OLs in the country​

Kingsley Eguakun – 6’3”-301 - returning 3 yr starter

Austin Barber – 6’6”-311 - returning part time starter

Kamryn Waites – 6’8”-362 - Jan 2023 - torn Achilles tendon; recovery TBD

Jordan Herman – 6’8”-372 - limited experience - 2 games last season - South Carolina (Nov. 12), Eastern Washington (Oct. 2).
SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll (2022-23)

Kiyaunta Goodwin – 6’8”-353 - Xfer - Kentucky

Damieon George – 6’6”-369 - Xfer - Alabama

Micah Mazzccua – 6’5”-329 - Xfer - Baylor; shoulder injury spring camp; in & out of Xfer portal while at UF

Don't know how good they will be & if the OTs have the foot speed to contend with SEC Edge rushers.

Guess we will find out.

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/07/12/florida-football-gators-offensive-line-2/

Jeff, IF going strictly by size, UF could use this for a heavy-weight OL:

LT Kamryn Waites ------- 6-8 362 rsSo
LG Kiyaunta Goodwin -- 6-8 353 So
OC Jalen Farmer --------- 6-5 330 rsFr
RG Damieon George Jr - 6-6 369 rsSo
RT Jordan Herman ------ 6-8 372 rsSo
(they could still throw shade at high noon)
But I'd be afraid of them being labeled as 'The Great Wall of Lard' 😲---- 😉

 

[instaGATOR]

Can The Florida Gators Revive The Career of Graham Mertz?

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly.

Interesting article written after this years O & B game, but illustrated with Wisconsin game footage.

Who Knows ?

If not Mertz; then Max Brown to the rescue !

Still fervently believe that CBN needs to create & use a Max Brown run package for 3-5 plays each half.
Anything - RPO, QB draw, triple option, whatever - that forces the opposing defense to prepare for an additional offensive element will help us.
For continuity, rest the 1st string & use the 2nd string OL for Max's run package.

https://collegefootballnetwork.com/can-florida-revive-the-career-of-graham-mertz/

Hey Jeff, just for some 'Talking Season' fun, how about this for the Max Pac:

TE Hayden Hansen ------ 6-6 259 rsFr
LT Kamryn Waites -------- 6-8 362 rsSo
LG Kiyaunta Goodwin --- 6-8 353 So
OC Jalen Farmer ---------- 6-5 330 rsFr
RG Damieon George Jr - 6-6 369 rsSo
RT Jordan Herman ------- 6-8 372 rsSo
TE Andrew Savaiiinaea -- 6-3 275 rsFr

RB Montrell Johnson - 5-11 218 Jr
QB Max Brown ---------- 6-2 215 rsFr
RB Cam Carroll --------- 6-0 228 rsSr

WR Ja'Quavion Fraziars 6-4 218 Jr

IF they all did a loud low growl as they came to the line, the opposing team might just faint away on the spot.... 😁

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Jeff, IF going strictly by size, UF could use this for a heavy-weight OL:

LT Kamryn Waites ------- 6-8 362 rsSo
LG Kiyaunta Goodwin -- 6-8 353 So
OC Jalen Farmer --------- 6-5 330 rsFr
RG Damieon George Jr - 6-6 369 rsSo
RT Jordan Herman ------ 6-8 372 rsSo
(they could still throw shade at high noon)
But I'd be afraid of them being labeled as 'The Great Wall of Lard' 😲---- 😉

Insta,
Agree
Too much speed in top 4-5 SEC DLs for a big, fat, slow OL to handle.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Hey Jeff, just for some 'Talking Season' fun, how about this for the Max Pac:

TE Hayden Hansen ------ 6-6 259 rsFr
LT Kamryn Waites -------- 6-8 362 rsSo
LG Kiyaunta Goodwin --- 6-8 353 So
OC Jalen Farmer ---------- 6-5 330 rsFr
RG Damieon George Jr - 6-6 369 rsSo
RT Jordan Herman ------- 6-8 372 rsSo
TE Andrew Savaiiinaea -- 6-3 275 rsFr

RB Montrell Johnson - 5-11 218 Jr
QB Max Brown ---------- 6-2 215 rsFr
RB Cam Carroll --------- 6-0 228 rsSr

WR Ja'Quavion Fraziars 6-4 218 Jr

IF they all did a loud low growl as they came to the line, the opposing team might just faint away on the spot.... 😁

Insta,

my thoughts were to have the same OL go out with Max every time he takes the field.
Some rest for the #1 OL & better cohesion for the Max Pac with the triple option & any other run-centric formations they come up with for Max to run.
They don't have to run the Max Pac very often each game; just enough to FORCE that week's opponent to prepare for it.

 

[instaGATOR]

Insta,
Agree
Too much speed in top 4-5 SEC DLs for a big, fat, slow OL to handle.

If you had them push forward and have the double TE edges fold back into a V shape, with the 2 RB's pushing the LG-OC-RG group, it would be the toughest '5 Yards and a Cloud of Dust' to stop that we've ever seen.

Heck, that might be my MONSTER Goal Line offense???

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Florida Gators Earn Pledge from CB Teddy Foster​

Gators secondary coach Corey Raymond reeled in his first cornerback pledge of the 2024 commitment class.

The Florida Gators picked up their third commitment of the week on Friday when an in-state defensive back committed to Florida.

Defensive back Teddy Foster (6-2, 170, Sarasota, FL. Cardinal Mooney) committed to Florida on Friday over North Carolina and Miami.

Foster becomes the 20th pledge in the Florida Gators No. 3 class in the 2024 cycle
AND
the seventh to join the fold since officially visiting Gainesville during the June 16-18 weekend.

https://www.si.com/college/florida/...iting-cornerback-teddy-foster-commitment-2024

“I thank all of the schools that recruited me, if you ain’t a Gator, you’re Gator Bait,” Foster said.

https://www.gatorcountry.com/featur...ter-commits-to-the-florida-gators-over-miami/

 

[TEBOW TIME]

Florida Gators Earn Pledge from CB Teddy Foster​

Gators secondary coach Corey Raymond reeled in his first cornerback pledge of the 2024 commitment class.

The Florida Gators picked up their third commitment of the week on Friday when an in-state defensive back committed to Florida.

Defensive back Teddy Foster (6-2, 170, Sarasota, FL. Cardinal Mooney) committed to Florida on Friday over North Carolina and Miami.

Foster becomes the 20th pledge in the Florida Gators No. 3 class in the 2024 cycle
AND
the seventh to join the fold since officially visiting Gainesville during the June 16-18 weekend.

https://www.si.com/college/florida/...iting-cornerback-teddy-foster-commitment-2024

“I thank all of the schools that recruited me, if you ain’t a Gator, you’re Gator Bait,” Foster said.

https://www.gatorcountry.com/featur...ter-commits-to-the-florida-gators-over-miami/

Florida edges out ACC rival for commitment from in-state DB

Florida reeled in another in-state commitment for the class of 2024.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Predicted order of SEC finish from Gators Online​

With a month to go till the start of fall practice, talking season reaching max volume.

SEC Media Days takes place next week in Nashville beginning on Monday. Florida is scheduled for July 20 and Gators Online will be on site for live coverage.

The league media members vote on the predicted order of finish, overall SEC champion and preseason All-SEC Teams, which will be announced on July 21.

Here will be the predicted order of finish from Gators Online. I’m picking Florida to beat Tennessee in The Swamp and finish second in the SEC East.

I’ve got a rematch between Georgia and LSU in the 2023 conference title game, with the Bulldogs repeating as league champions.

Other than UF over Tenn, Zach, doesn't list game by game predictions for our 8 SEC & 4 OOC Games.

His 8-4, 6-2 SEC prediction makes me want to infer this breakdown
Splitting our Four OOC games - obvious - losses to Utah & FSU
Two SEC losses - most likely - UGA & LSU

Not sure I agree with 8-4, but would DAMN sure take it !
It COULD happen.
BUT
How will all this sound after the Tenn Game - who knows ?

In the West, don't know who he expects to beat LSU before their Bama matchup, but he obviously expects Kelly & LSU to win the Head-to-Head matchup with Saban & Bama & win the West - as they did last year.

Zach Abolverdi - 2023 Predicted order of SEC Finish​

EAST​	WEST​
1. Georgia (12-0 overall, 8-0 SEC)​	1. LSU (11-1 overall, 7-1 SEC)​
2. Florida (8-4 overall, 6-2 SEC)​	2. Alabama (11-1 overall, 7-1 SEC)​
3. Tennessee (9-3 overall, 5-3 SEC)​	3. Ole Miss (9-3 overall, 5-3 SEC)​
4. South Carolina (7-5, 4-4 SEC)​	4. Arkansas (8-4 overall, 4-4 SEC)​
5. Kentucky (6-6 overall, 2-6 SEC)​	5. Texas A&M (6-6 overall, 2-6 SEC)​
6. Missouri (5-7 overall, 2-6 SEC)​	6. Miss State (6-6 overall, 2-6 SEC)​
7. Vanderbilt (5-7 overall, 1-7 SEC)​	7. Auburn (5-7 overall, 1-7 SEC)​

https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-g...rs-freshmen-positioned-to-be-factors-in-2023/

NOTE​

UTAH QB CAM RISING DISMANTLES FAKE BYU FAN WHO SPREAD FAKE RUMOR ABOUT ACL INJURY TIMELINE WITH ONE SIMPLE GIF​

Gators at Utes Thursday, Aug 31, 2023.

Rising, who tore the ligament during the second half of the Utes’ bowl game against Penn State, suffered his injury on Jan. 2, 2023 and had surgery shortly thereafter. Where an ACL used to be a career-ending injury, modern technology has made it so that athletes can often (NOT ALWAYS) get back on the field in six to nine months.

The goal for Rising, who missed all of spring practice and will not participate in summer workouts, is to be back in time for fall camp. That early-August timeline would put him on track to be at 100%, or very close to it, come Utah’s season-opener against Florida on Aug. 31.

Head coach Kyle Whittingham was optimistic about his starting quarterback’s recovery at the end of April. He said that Rising was ahead of schedule.

Obviously, CBN must prepare for Rising at QB1.

FWIW

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Brandon Rose | 8​

QB | RS FR |

Listed as Utes QB2.
https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart/utah/92292

https://www.outkick.com/cam-rising-...-timeline-fall-camp-rehab-rumor-byu-reaction/

Cam Rising reiterates availability to open season, shares team's mentality for 2023​

Keith Farner | 1 day ago

Cam Rising maintains that he’s still on track to start against
Florida to open the season as the Utah quarterback continues to recover from an ACL injury.

https://saturdayoutwest.com/utah-ut...-open-season-shares-teams-mentality-for-2023/

EDIT

What does the post-spring offensive depth chart look like for the Utes?​

https://www.deseret.com/2023/5/1/23...tle-what-does-offense-plus-depth-chart-spring

Why Utah coaches are so confident in the defense; what does depth chart look like?​

https://www.deseret.com/2023/5/3/23...efense-heres-what-does-depth-chart-looks-like

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Tennessee receives penalties and more​

Beware - McDonalds Bags are full of Carbs, Calories, & other Nasty Stuff !

Tennessee football has learned its NCAA fate for the violations that occurred under the previous coaching regime. UT’s proactive approach helped the Volunteers avoid a postseason ban. The headlining penalties for Tennessee are 5 years of probation and an $8 million fine. Former head coach Jeremy Pruitt faces a 6-year show cause.
https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/t...ions-ncaa-announces-penalties-for-ut-program/

College Sports Wire’s latest roundup is headlined by the Tennessee Volunteers, who received a slap on the wrist for what the NCAA has called “hundreds of violations” over a three-year stretch, as reported in the NCAA’s release on its findings and penalties on Friday morning.

During the NCAA’s investigation of the Vols football program, they found that the program committed 17 Level I violations “encompassing more than 200 individual infractions – most of which involve recruiting rule violations and direct payments to prospects, current student-athletes, and their families.”

Here are some of the notable penalties that the Volunteers received from the NCAA:

• Five-years of probation
• $8 million fine
• A reduction in scholarships by a total of 28 during the term of probation (at least two per year)
• Tennessee will not be allowed to purchase advertising for postseason football telecasts “in which it is a participant. WTF ?

One might think the Vols would at least face a bowl game ban, but they would be wrong.

https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/202...ews-tennessee-sanctions-bobby-dodd-watchlist/

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Florida Football Recruiting: What’s left for Gators to close out 2024 class?​

ut beyond the obvious statement that Billy Napier needs to ensure that all 20 guys make it to signing day with Florida still listed as their school of choice, there are a couple of areas the Gators want to shore up to round out the 2024 class.

Florida Football: Finish Strong​

On offense, the Gators have their QB, two wide (Slot not Edge) receivers, a running back, and four offensive linemen committed. However, if you are looking to nitpick, DJ Lagway is the only player on the offensive side of the ball rated in the top 150 of the 247 Composite ratings.

Jerrae Hawkins, who is an absolute speedster with verified track times that could compete today in college track, is the next highest-rated offensive player at 175th.

The Gators are still working on trying to flip wide receivers Jeremiah Smith, Chance Robinson, and Twaski Abrams, but it is hard to say with any certainty whether Napier will snag any of those three.

Florida doesn’t have a tight end Commit,

and given the amount of two tight end sets that Napier likes to run, it seems like a position they would want to grab. The problem is that of the top 30 tight ends in the country, 26 have already committed.

Defense. Defense​

The defensive side of this recruiting class has far fewer question marks. It is loaded at linebacker and loaded at safety.

The defensive line also has five players committed, led by Jamonta Waller. Depending on which recruiting publication you read, Waller is either a five-star prospect or his is a three-star prospect.

But, even with the commitment of Foster, the Gators would still benefit from another true cornerback in this class. While the Gators appear to be the favorite for four-star safety Zay Mincey, Jamari Howard is the one to keep an eye on after he decommitted from Michigan State in May. He’s another one where it is hard to say which way the wind is blowing.

https://hailfloridahail.com/2023/07...ecruiting-whats-left-gators-close-2024-class/

 

[gatorbuilderorlando]

Predicted order of SEC finish from Gators Online​

With a month to go till the start of fall practice, talking season reaching max volume.

SEC Media Days takes place next week in Nashville beginning on Monday. Florida is scheduled for July 20 and Gators Online will be on site for live coverage.

The league media members vote on the predicted order of finish, overall SEC champion and preseason All-SEC Teams, which will be announced on July 21.

Here will be the predicted order of finish from Gators Online. I’m picking Florida to beat Tennessee in The Swamp and finish second in the SEC East.

I’ve got a rematch between Georgia and LSU in the 2023 conference title game, with the Bulldogs repeating as league champions.

Other than UF over Tenn, Zach, doesn't list game by game predictions for our 8 SEC & 4 OOC Games.

His 8-4, 6-2 SEC prediction makes me want to infer this breakdown
Splitting our Four OOC games - obvious - losses to Utah & FSU
Two SEC losses - most likely - UGA & LSU

Not sure I agree with 8-4, but would DAMN sure take it !
It COULD happen.
BUT
How will all this sound after the Tenn Game - who knows ?

In the West, don't know who he expects to beat LSU before their Bama matchup, but he obviously expects Kelly & LSU to win the Head-to-Head matchup with Saban & Bama & win the West - as they did last year.

Zach Abolverdi - 2023 Predicted order of SEC Finish​

EAST​	WEST​
1. Georgia (12-0 overall, 8-0 SEC)​	1. LSU (11-1 overall, 7-1 SEC)​
2. Florida (8-4 overall, 6-2 SEC)​	2. Alabama (11-1 overall, 7-1 SEC)​
3. Tennessee (9-3 overall, 5-3 SEC)​	3. Ole Miss (9-3 overall, 5-3 SEC)​
4. South Carolina (7-5, 4-4 SEC)​	4. Arkansas (8-4 overall, 4-4 SEC)​
5. Kentucky (6-6 overall, 2-6 SEC)​	5. Texas A&M (6-6 overall, 2-6 SEC)​
6. Missouri (5-7 overall, 2-6 SEC)​	6. Miss State (6-6 overall, 2-6 SEC)​
7. Vanderbilt (5-7 overall, 1-7 SEC)​	7. Auburn (5-7 overall, 1-7 SEC)​

https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-g...rs-freshmen-positioned-to-be-factors-in-2023/

NOTE​

UTAH QB CAM RISING DISMANTLES FAKE BYU FAN WHO SPREAD FAKE RUMOR ABOUT ACL INJURY TIMELINE WITH ONE SIMPLE GIF​

Gators at Utes Thursday, Aug 31, 2023.

Rising, who tore the ligament during the second half of the Utes’ bowl game against Penn State, suffered his injury on Jan. 2, 2023 and had surgery shortly thereafter. Where an ACL used to be a career-ending injury, modern technology has made it so that athletes can often (NOT ALWAYS) get back on the field in six to nine months.

The goal for Rising, who missed all of spring practice and will not participate in summer workouts, is to be back in time for fall camp. That early-August timeline would put him on track to be at 100%, or very close to it, come Utah’s season-opener against Florida on Aug. 31.

Head coach Kyle Whittingham was optimistic about his starting quarterback’s recovery at the end of April. He said that Rising was ahead of schedule.

Obviously, CBN must prepare for Rising at QB1.

FWIW

View embedded media

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Brandon Rose | 8​

QB | RS FR |

Listed as Utes QB2.
https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart/utah/92292

https://www.outkick.com/cam-rising-...-timeline-fall-camp-rehab-rumor-byu-reaction/

Cam Rising reiterates availability to open season, shares team's mentality for 2023​

Keith Farner | 1 day ago

Cam Rising maintains that he’s still on track to start against
Florida to open the season as the Utah quarterback continues to recover from an ACL injury.

https://saturdayoutwest.com/utah-ut...-open-season-shares-teams-mentality-for-2023/

EDIT

What does the post-spring offensive depth chart look like for the Utes?​

https://www.deseret.com/2023/5/1/23...tle-what-does-offense-plus-depth-chart-spring

Why Utah coaches are so confident in the defense; what does depth chart look like?​

https://www.deseret.com/2023/5/3/23...efense-heres-what-does-depth-chart-looks-like

Honestly, I'm expecting 6-7 wins - I do expect much better games being played but we're still another recruiting class from making a big step in terms of wins IMO. and that's assuming we finish strong this cycle.

 

[Jeff from Jax]

Honestly, I'm expecting 6-7 wins - I do expect much better games being played but we're still another recruiting class from making a big step in terms of wins IMO. and that's assuming we finish strong this cycle.

GBO,

Agree with your expectation of 6-7 wins.

This is talking season & I took this as a Click Bait article.

But if his prediction came true; I would love it !

 

[gatorbuilderorlando]

^^
For sure - I'm not turning down any wins lol