When people speak of the talent at UF, 10-2 should be the worst case scenario.
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Considering our brutal schedule, 10-2 would be quite an accomplishment.
We are definitely capable of 10-2 imo with our returning talent and our QB. I doubt too many top SEC teams have the number of experienced returning players we have and the QB talent we have (a real big factor). Our schedule is hard enough where it would take 8-4 to be considered a big failure though and probably 7-5 to actually get Napier ran out of town if he is still causing issues with his play calling etc.
I just have a feeling we'd be screwed by the CFP with a 9-3 record.
I am hoping they go to 4 auto bids and then 9-3 gives you a decent chance. I wonder if they would try and screw us if like Bama went 9-3 though knowing the politics of it.
Need the defense to continue making strides. Their 2nd half stops against LSU and Ole Miss were the difference in the game. On the offensive side we need better Oline play. Remember that against both LSU and Ole Miss we were outgained.
They will claim we have one of the better offensives lines to start the season but we will see what happens in reality. I know Waites better not be seen lining up at Tackle this season.
The team rallied around DJ, because candidly when you look at his stats, and our offensive stats with him as a starter, they were very average. But he lifted the optimism and feeling that we could win, and the defense fed off that.
With Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson being the only starter from the Florida's offensive line to depart, Bryce Lovett appears to be the guy to step up at right tackle.
Bryce Lovett Emerging at Right Tackle
With Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson being the only starter from the Florida Gators' offensive line to depart, Bryce Lovett appears to be the guy at right tackle
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5-star Cormani McClain was numero uno among cornerback prospects in his class of ’23. As was the case with most of America that year, McClain was attracted towards Boulder, Colorado by the magnetism and halo of Deion Sanders. That halo dissipated very quickly though from McClain’s POV. Became devil horns rather. Deion basically had to banish the CB from his Buffs team, owing to persistent disciplinary issues. He was allegedly late to meetings and didn’t learn the playbook either. A fork in the road came, and McClain parted ways with Coach Prime. He hit the transfer portal and came over to Gainsville, FL. After an entire season biding his time in Florida, which saw him feature in merely 2 games, McClain has seemingly matured. Things are clicking, and how.
23 mph is what Cormani McClain clocked during the first week of spring camp. Breaching this figure after having gained 20 lb of muscle epitomizes the turnaround in McClain’s young career. Those behavioral issues from Colorado actually followed him to Florida last season. But he’s evolved past them. An epiphany, a eureka moment, can come at any time. McClain’s seemingly had his. “He’s completely turned it around since then. Cormani McClain a year ago is completely different than Cormani McClain now. He’s showing up on time,” said Gators’ insider Cam Parker in light of his escapades in spring camp
23 mph is what Cormani McClain clocked during the first week of spring camp. Breaching this figure after having gained 20 lb of muscle epitomizes the turnaround in McClain’s young career. Those behavioral issues from Colorado actually followed him to Florida last season. But he’s evolved past them. An epiphany, a eureka moment, can come at any time. McClain’s seemingly had his. “He’s completely turned it around since then. Cormani McClain a year ago is completely different than Cormani McClain now. He’s showing up on time,” said Gators’ insider Cam Parker in light of his escapades in spring camp
Did they give a weight on him because somewhere it said it was 20 gained after he had lost weight. Just curious if he is heavy enough to fight WRs better at the line now.
"This is by far the deepest offensive line room that we've had since we've been here," Florida offensive line coach and co-offensive coordinator Rob Sale put bluntly on Tuesday. "We got guys that can play."
Good read. Hope he's right. And if so, now all we need is someone to take the play calling away from Napier.
#15 Harrison Bailey throws a good ball if needed. Wonder who #28 is throwing?
Does anyone know what the deal is with Lagway's shoulder? If he isn't going to throw the entire spring I hope they made the right call on whatever it is and didn't make a mistake not giving him surgery. It would be a big issue if after the spring he had to get surgery and wasn't 100% for camp before the season.
Florida DB Asa Turner granted extra year of eligibility, per Billy Napier
Florida DB Asa Turner had a waiver request for extra eligibility approved by the NCAA, Billy Napier revealed on Thursday.
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Billy doesnt sound too optimistic about him playingFlorida DB Asa Turner granted extra year of eligibility, per Billy Napier
Florida DB Asa Turner had a waiver request for extra eligibility approved by the NCAA, Billy Napier revealed on Thursday.www.saturdaydownsouth.com
Yep don't see him playing in 2025. Who knows maybe he will play here as a 26 year old grad student in 2026. Not sure if the rules would allow it or not. Should have got surgery right away. I hope we didn't make a surgery mistake with our QB.
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Florida Gators freshman QB DJ Lagway, a Heisman contender and multiple award winner, has rejected a $4.5 million NIL offer from Alabama, which is seeking a quarterback. Lagway stated, "I have made my decision, my life and soul belong here."
Florida Gators freshman quarterback DJ Lagway, a Heisman contender and multiple award winner, has made headlines by turning down a massive $4.5 million NIL offer [...]
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Good article although I spent more time trying to X out those annoying pop up ads than reading it.Florida Gators freshman QB DJ Lagway, a Heisman contender and multiple award winner, has rejected a $4.5 million NIL offer from Alabama, which is seeking a quarterback. Lagway stated, "I have made my decision, my life and soul belong here."
Florida Gators freshman quarterback DJ Lagway, a Heisman contender and multiple award winner, has made headlines by turning down a massive $4.5 million NIL offer [...]nouonlinenews.com
First Tebow, and now Lagway reject their $$$ buyout offers.....
Love rubbing it in the faces of the Red-turds from alabummer.
'around the bowl and down the hole, roll turds roll'
Love rubbing it in the faces of the Red-turds from alabummer.
'around the bowl and down the hole, roll turds roll'
Backup QB for Florida Football is still far from settled
When DJ Lagway went down with his hamstring injury last season, Florida Football was forced to turn to Aidan Warner to close out the game and was forced to star
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If Bailey isn't in front of Warner to start the season we are in trouble if the backup is starting. I will also wonder if Napier is playing favorites there if that is the case after seeing what we have with Warner who was only the scout team QB at Yale I think.
I am still scared with Lagway we may have screwed up by not giving him surgery when the regular season ended since he still isn't doing much in practice. I hope they didn't screw up that call if there was a decision on surgery.
Backup QB for Florida Football is still far from settled
When DJ Lagway went down with his hamstring injury last season, Florida Football was forced to turn to Aidan Warner to close out the game and was forced to starhailfloridahail.com
If Bailey isn't in front of Warner to start the season we are in trouble if the backup is starting. I will also wonder if Napier is playing favorites there if that is the case after seeing what we have with Warner who was only the scout team QB at Yale I think.
I am still scared with Lagway we may have screwed up by not giving him surgery when the regular season ended since he still isn't doing much in practice. I hope they didn't screw up that call if there was a decision on surgery.
Feveredbrains, you might need to stop wringing your hands over the many Might-Bee's and the What-If's. --- Otherwise it can turn you into a scared worry-wart crybaby.
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We all know that DJ can throw the ball anywhere on the field that he wants to, but who has he got at WR to throw the ball to in 2025???
“We had really good ones last year,” quarterbacks coach Ryan O’Hara said. “But now, I just feel we're deeper this year.” (what the iG's been saying for a while now)
WR J. Michael Sturdivant 6-2.5 216 rsSr (UCLA xfer-in, CFN Fr AA)
rsJr at UCLA - 22 for 315 Yds 14.3 Yds/Rec, 2 TD's with 6 20+ Yd Rec's.
WR Dallas Wilson 6-3 209 Fr
Fr Wilson logged 130 receptions for 2,423 Yds and 28 TD's in 3 Yrs of HS.
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WR/DB Eugene Wilson III 5-10 189 rsSo (Fr All SEC, FWAA Fr AA)
2024 - 4 Gms, Injury redshirt: 19 for 266 Yds, 14.0 Yds/Rec, 1 TD.
HS a 5-star UA-AA, played both ways in HS.
WR Aidan Mizell 6-1.5 169 rsSo
Played in 11 Gms with 3 starts in last 6 games.17 for 202 Yds 2 TD's
One of just 7 SEC WR's to have 2 41+-yard TD's.
WR Tank Hawkins 5-9.5 169 So
2024 Sparsely used backup: 10 for 100 Yds, with a 36 Yd TD catch.
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33 WR Tawaski (TJ) Abrams 5-10 195 rsFr
UF Fr = 2 for 34 Yds then redshirt.
HS-Sr Rec 34 for 558 Yds, 11 TD's -- Rush 52 for 327 Yds, 6 TD's.
#12 WR Naeshaun Montgomery 6-1 185 Fr ****
41 for 788 Yds, 12 TD's for 19.2 YPR in his HS Jr/Sr seasons.
#3 WR Vernell Brown III 5-11 172 Fr *****
Fr Brown III hauled in 164 receptions for 2,871 yards and 21 touchdowns over the past two seasons at Jones (Orlando, Fla.) High School.
Lagway definitely needs work with his receivers on the shorter stuff as shown when teams played heavy coverage. He is getting no real work on that this entire spring since he isn't being allowed to throw passes. Hopefully he can throw unimpeded by camp to get real reps in before the season starts. Hopefully they didn't screw up a call on surgery because if he isn't full go at the start of camp is sounds like they may have.
