Yep Napier may have screwed up big time here on the surgery situation. Don't see any reason why the smart move wasn't to do the surgery after the FSU game.
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Yep Napier may have screwed up big time here on the surgery situation. Don't see any reason why the smart move wasn't to do the surgery after the FSU game.
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The Lagway family, in consultation with the Florida staff and team and private physicians, has decided on rest and rehab this offseason instead of any potential surgery — which would now prevent Lagway from playing most or all of the 2025 season.
(Every article that I have read echoes those words)
In this case, ole Nappy is not the only one, or even the primary one to blame for the 'wait' decision.
Brings me to the question of why you're pushing so hard to hang this one solely on ole Nappy???
The Lagway family, in consultation with the Florida staff and team and private physicians, has decided on rest and rehab this offseason instead of any potential surgery — which would now prevent Lagway from playing most or all of the 2025 season.
(Every article that I have read echoes those words)
In this case, ole Nappy is not the only one, or even the primary one to blame for the 'wait' decision.
Brings me to the question of why you're pushing so hard to hang this one solely on ole Nappy???
Napier is primarily responsible. The family very rarely will go against the head coach's wishes on this. Napier owns what happens with this after not letting the surgery happen after the FSU game. About as naive as many of his in game calls the last 3 seasons and his ability to get special teams lined up and on the field correctly. We are screwed if this flares up in camp or the regular season. It's already screwed Lagway out of a real spring with nothing to show for putting off the surgery.
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Anyone go and watch the spring game?
It sounds like some of the young skill players had nice plays. Bailey threw for a lot but was sacked like 5 times. Not sure if it was mostly an O line issue or not. Curious how the line blocked on those plays.
It sounds like some of the young skill players had nice plays. Bailey threw for a lot but was sacked like 5 times. Not sure if it was mostly an O line issue or not. Curious how the line blocked on those plays.
"But in general, he's (Lagway) doing great. Today he played every play from behind. He stood back there with me, got the play call. We've been having him call some plays in seven-on-seven drills, just to kind of reiterate that communication. I think we've given him some leadership assignments. We're doing a ton of walk through rooms, in the Gator Room and the Heavener Center. So overall, he continues to get a little bit better each day."
One thing is for sure, we haven't had the level of talent offensively we have on this roster in a LONG time.. We have some straight NFL mutants at WR and RB especially.. Dallas Wilson is gonna immediately shit on SEC DB's and Jackson Jesus Christ that kid is gonna be unbelievable as a sophomore.. We have way too many options to be stagnant and predictable on offense, this team is loaded there's no excuses from what I'm seeing and hearing talking to other coaches. We have really good TE's too, if Lagway is healthy watch the f out.
Yep if the O line is good enough like we think it is this team has some playmakers at the skill positions. If Dallas Wilson and Sturdivant are the real deal we should have a very good offense this season if Lagway stays healthy. I doubt even Napier can screw this group up too much.
Agree - We can have a great QB and a lot of skilled position players, but if the O-line isn't doing it's job it won;t matter. The key to me, as it has been for years, is the play of the offensive line - plus the play calling, which has been a problem under the current coach.
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I think the O line will be alright and having a QB like Lagway who can move good always reduces the sacks. Just need Lagway to get those practice reps on the shorter stuff as we know teams will go heavy coverage on passing downs until we burn them enough on it.
did we not return most of the same OL?
They were really good in run blocking last year, and Lagway just keeps everyone from sacking him anyway himself.. and has the quickest release in college football, and can throw from any arm angle. The offense better be good, there isn't one excuse for it not to be.
Play calling is still an issue. Not a lot of creativity from Napier calling plays, IMO.
whoever it was the route tree looked better than before but that is probably because we have a lot of good route runners now running free out there.. Vernell's son and Dallas looked like they can't be covered
I mean our wideouts made Warner look amazing in that scrimmage
3 takeaways from Florida's Orange and Blue spring game
Florida held its annual Orange and Blue spring game over the weekend. Here were our 3 biggest takeaways from the festivities.
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Florida Gators add pair of analysts to work with offensive line
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This is not a good start
My sentiment to Devin Jackson
S Devin Jackson Decommits from Florida
Devin Jackson's decommitment leaves the Florida Gators with only two commits in the class of 2026.
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My sentiment to Devin Jackson
QBdt DJ Lagway 6-3 241 So - Willis, TX (starter)
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Aidan Warner 6-3 202 rsSo - Winter Park, FL - Yale xfer - PWO (2nd string)
O&B Gm - 10 of 23 for 157 Yds, 2 TD's - 2024 backup
Harrison Bailey 6-4.25 237 Grad-Sr - Marietta, GA - Tn/UNLV/UL xfer (3rd String)
2024 Sun Bowl MVP - 16 of 25 for 164 yds, 3 TD's going 35-34 vs Wash.
QBpp Tramell Jones Jr 6-0 194 Fr **** - Jax, FL - Mandarin
Elite 11 Finalist -451 for 7,197 yds, 59.3% with 75 TD's, 21 Ints. (a 3.6 to 1 ratio)
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Clay Millen 6-3.75 184 rsSr - Snoquaimie, Wash. - Nev/ColoSt xfer
QBdt Lawrence Wright IV 6-1.25 243 rsFr - Miami, FL - PK Young - :WO: Legacy
Paul Kessler 6-4.5 208 rsFr - PWO - L.A. CA - PWO
Aaron Williams 6-0.5 207 rsFr - Winter Park / Orlando, FL - WO
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The iG would like to see Jones win the backup slot in Fall practice, but we'll see how fast he can pick things up as a true Fr. BTW, the iG has no problem with an E-11 tFr as the backup to Lagway.
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Aidan Warner 6-3 202 rsSo - Winter Park, FL - Yale xfer - PWO (2nd string)
O&B Gm - 10 of 23 for 157 Yds, 2 TD's - 2024 backup
Harrison Bailey 6-4.25 237 Grad-Sr - Marietta, GA - Tn/UNLV/UL xfer (3rd String)
2024 Sun Bowl MVP - 16 of 25 for 164 yds, 3 TD's going 35-34 vs Wash.
QBpp Tramell Jones Jr 6-0 194 Fr **** - Jax, FL - Mandarin
Elite 11 Finalist -451 for 7,197 yds, 59.3% with 75 TD's, 21 Ints. (a 3.6 to 1 ratio)
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Clay Millen 6-3.75 184 rsSr - Snoquaimie, Wash. - Nev/ColoSt xfer
QBdt Lawrence Wright IV 6-1.25 243 rsFr - Miami, FL - PK Young - :WO: Legacy
Paul Kessler 6-4.5 208 rsFr - PWO - L.A. CA - PWO
Aaron Williams 6-0.5 207 rsFr - Winter Park / Orlando, FL - WO
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The iG would like to see Jones win the backup slot in Fall practice, but we'll see how fast he can pick things up as a true Fr. BTW, the iG has no problem with an E-11 tFr as the backup to Lagway.
I would be surprised if it isn't Bailey. If Napier is crazy enough to make it Warner again who wasn't even anywhere near a starting spot at Yale he will deserve to get fired if Lagway did miss games.
Why I'm giving Florida the benefit of the doubt with this DJ Lagway situation ... to an extent
DJ Lagway's injured shoulder dominated spring camp talks, but if he looks the part when 2025 kicks off, it'll be a distant memory.
www.saturdaydownsouth.com
BTW fever, DJ could be injured out in 2025 if he'd had the surgery or not, pre-worry is useless imo.
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WR J. Michael Strudivant 6-2.5 216 rsSr = Cal/UCLA xfer
WR Kaheil Jackson 6-3 218 rsSr
WR Taylor Spierto 6-0 212 rsSr
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WR Alex Gonzalez 5-11 193 rsJr
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WR Eugene Wilson III 5-10.25 189 rsSo
WR Aidan Mizell 6-1.5 176 rsSo
WR Jaden Edgecombe 5-8 175 rsSo
WR Jackson Wade 5-11 180 rsSo
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WR T.J. 'Tank' Adams 5-10 195 rsFr
WR DeBraun Hampton 5-10 181 rsFr
WR David Schmidt 5-9 183 rsFr
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WR Maeshaun Montgomery 6-1 185 Fr
WR Dallas Wilson 6-3 209 Fr
WR Vernell Brown 5-11.25 172 Fr
WR Cameron Kossmarnn 6-4.75 260 Fr
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15 Total with 6 for the iG's Best Chance for significant playing time / starters:
WR J. Michael Strudivant 6-2.5 216 rsSr = Cal/UCLA xfer
WR Kaheil Jackson 6-3 218 rsSr
WR Eugene Wilson III 5-10.25 189 rsSo
WR Aidan Mizell 6-1.5 176 rsSo
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WR T.J. 'Tank' Adams 5-10 195 rsFr
WR Dallas Wilson 6-3 209 Fr
WR Vernell Brown 5-11.25 172 Fr - legacy
Nice mix of height / speed, and experience / youth:
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WR J. Michael Strudivant 6-2.5 216 rsSr = Cal/UCLA xfer
WR Kaheil Jackson 6-3 218 rsSr
WR Taylor Spierto 6-0 212 rsSr
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WR Alex Gonzalez 5-11 193 rsJr
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WR Eugene Wilson III 5-10.25 189 rsSo
WR Aidan Mizell 6-1.5 176 rsSo
WR Jaden Edgecombe 5-8 175 rsSo
WR Jackson Wade 5-11 180 rsSo
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WR T.J. 'Tank' Adams 5-10 195 rsFr
WR DeBraun Hampton 5-10 181 rsFr
WR David Schmidt 5-9 183 rsFr
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WR Maeshaun Montgomery 6-1 185 Fr
WR Dallas Wilson 6-3 209 Fr
WR Vernell Brown 5-11.25 172 Fr
WR Cameron Kossmarnn 6-4.75 260 Fr
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15 Total with 6 for the iG's Best Chance for significant playing time / starters:
WR J. Michael Strudivant 6-2.5 216 rsSr = Cal/UCLA xfer
WR Kaheil Jackson 6-3 218 rsSr
WR Eugene Wilson III 5-10.25 189 rsSo
WR Aidan Mizell 6-1.5 176 rsSo
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WR T.J. 'Tank' Adams 5-10 195 rsFr
WR Dallas Wilson 6-3 209 Fr
WR Vernell Brown 5-11.25 172 Fr - legacy
Nice mix of height / speed, and experience / youth:
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From 2025 Spring Roster:
So you saying that none of these guys already on the roster can fit the bill or fill the vacancy?
DL D'Antre Robinson 6-3 303 So
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DT Caleb Banks 6-5.75 329 rsSr
DT Brien Taylor Jr 6-4.5 278 Sr
DT Jamari Lyons 6-3.5 308 rsJr
DT Nicolas Flynn 6-2.5 273 rsJr
DT Tarvorise Brown 6-6.75 290 rsSo
DT Connor Homa 6-2.25 313 rsSo
DT/NT Sebastian Scott 6-2 360 rsSo
DT/NT Michai Boireau 6-4.5 355 So
DT/NT Stephon Shivers 6-4 399 Fr
DT Jeremiah McCloud 6-2.75 279 Fr
So you saying that none of these guys already on the roster can fit the bill or fill the vacancy?
DL D'Antre Robinson 6-3 303 So
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DT Caleb Banks 6-5.75 329 rsSr
DT Brien Taylor Jr 6-4.5 278 Sr
DT Jamari Lyons 6-3.5 308 rsJr
DT Nicolas Flynn 6-2.5 273 rsJr
DT Tarvorise Brown 6-6.75 290 rsSo
DT Connor Homa 6-2.25 313 rsSo
DT/NT Sebastian Scott 6-2 360 rsSo
DT/NT Michai Boireau 6-4.5 355 So
DT/NT Stephon Shivers 6-4 399 Fr
DT Jeremiah McCloud 6-2.75 279 Fr
How many of them have showed they can play at a decent level like Robinson besides the experienced ones?
So why did the coach bring them in and pay them,,, if they can't get the job done???
Not sure. Why do well over half of the recruits never play a meaningful down at UF if they were brought in to get the job done? We appear to be talking to a Baylor DT who looks to be good depth at minimum like Robinson was.
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