Thoughts on this Florida team moving onto 2024......
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O’Gara: My post-spring SEC QB rankings entering 2024
Which SEC quarterback is No. 1 heading into 2024?
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Got us a Honey Badger
Florida adds veteran WR out of transfer portal on the heels of Cormani McClain addition
Florida is not done adding to the roster even though the Gators are out of scholarships.
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Florida defender arrested after fleeing police at over 150 mph, causing crash with injury
Florida freshman defender reportedly drove over 150 mph while fleeing police before causing an accident with an injury.
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Eugene Wilson III ===> Percy Harvin 2.0?
(what some of us expected at the beginning of last season)
Florida head coach Billy Napier didn't try to hide the fact that a significant part of his offensive game plan in 2023 was simply to get Wilson the ball. His game-changing speed and elusiveness demanded opportunities to make plays.
https://247sports.com/college/flori...ricky-pearsall-billy-napier-roster-232092535/
(what some of us expected at the beginning of last season)
Florida head coach Billy Napier didn't try to hide the fact that a significant part of his offensive game plan in 2023 was simply to get Wilson the ball. His game-changing speed and elusiveness demanded opportunities to make plays.
https://247sports.com/college/flori...ricky-pearsall-billy-napier-roster-232092535/
Eugene Wilson is a stud. He ain’t no Percy Harvin.
Percy was the most talented person on the field in every game he played.
Percy Harvin 5-11 184
2006 Freshman Stats:
Rec - 34 for 427, 12.6 Ave, 2 TD's,
Rush - 41 for 428 yds, 10.4 ypc, 3 TD's,
Total Offense 75 for 855 yds, 5 TD's
Eugene Wilson III 5-10 181
2023 Freshman Stats:
Rec - 61 for 538, 8.8 Ave, 6 TD's
Rush - 6 for 55 yds, 9.2 ypc,
Total Offense 67 for 593, 6 TD's
While keeping in mind that Percy had Meyer/Mullen running their National Championship offense, with Heisman Finalist Leak, and future Heisman Tebow at QB, not the 5-7 cluster that Wilson had around him....
If this analysis turns out to be accurate, I don't expect much from the team in the fall. If your offensive and defensive units are 2 of the 3 worst aspects of your teams, you're just not going to be successful against the big boys of the SEC, especially our brutal schedule.
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Preseason Ranking / Opinions and Speculations are one thing.
Actual Season Performance on the field is, or can be, something very different.
As always, we'll all just have to wait and see how things shake out, but please, no SoS excuses....
Actual Season Performance on the field is, or can be, something very different.
As always, we'll all just have to wait and see how things shake out, but please, no SoS excuses....
Former Florida LB finds new home through transfer portal
After a season with the Florida Gators, linebacker Mannie Nunnery will wrap up his college career with Texas State as a graduate transfer.
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DJ Lagway featured in new Gatorade ad narrated by Michael Jordan
DJ Lagway is featured alongside some of the biggest names in sports in a new Gatorade ad narrated by Michael Jordan.
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Gators projected fall defense depth chart.
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Gators projected fall offense chart.
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Gators projected fall offense chart.
Florida Gators projected fall depth chart: Offense
Swamp247 breaks down our projection of the depth chart on offense for fall camp.
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Billy Napier, Florida pick up first pledge for 2026 recruiting class with in-state QB
Billy Napier landed a key piece on the recruiting trail for Florida with an early commitment from an elite in-state QB.
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4:55 mark
Go watch this kids tape, he is one Bad Boy who can sling it.
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Do you think Napier will still be around in 2026?Billy Napier, Florida pick up first pledge for 2026 recruiting class with in-state QB
Billy Napier landed a key piece on the recruiting trail for Florida with an early commitment from an elite in-state QB.
Go watch this kids tape, he is one Bad Boy who can sling it.
This has already been mentioned. Shame on you.Billy Napier, Florida pick up first pledge for 2026 recruiting class with in-state QB
Billy Napier landed a key piece on the recruiting trail for Florida with an early commitment from an elite in-state QB.
4:55 mark
Go watch this kids tape, he is one Bad Boy who can sling it.
Have I mentioned the arm strength of this kid? I think I have but its worth mentioning again.
Gators 2024 Football Schedule with the ESPN Pre-season Top-25 rankings:
8-31 vs #24 Miami
9-7 vs Samford
9-14 vs #25 aTm
== 9-21 @ MsSt
10-5 vs UCF
== 10-12 @ #16 Tenn
10-19 vs #23 UK
>>10-26 OPEN<< Last 5 are all vs Top 25's, of which 3 are in the Top 6!
11-2 WLOCP #1 UGly
== 11-9 @ #4 TX
11-16 vs #12 LSU
11=23 vs #6 Miss
== 11-30 @ #15 FSUcks
Unranked UF's 9 Top 25 Ranked Opponents: 1-4-6-12-16-23-25----15 FSU-24 Mia
SEC's 10 Top 25 Ranked Teams - 1 UGly - 4 TX - 6 MS - 7 Mizz - 9 UA -
12 LSU - 14 OK - 16 TN - 23 UK - 25 aTm -- (5 in the Top-10)
At this point, every team in the SEC can whine about their SoS,,, if they're looking for an excuse for their outcomes....
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8-31 vs #24 Miami
9-7 vs Samford
9-14 vs #25 aTm
== 9-21 @ MsSt
10-5 vs UCF
== 10-12 @ #16 Tenn
10-19 vs #23 UK
>>10-26 OPEN<< Last 5 are all vs Top 25's, of which 3 are in the Top 6!
11-2 WLOCP #1 UGly
== 11-9 @ #4 TX
11-16 vs #12 LSU
11=23 vs #6 Miss
== 11-30 @ #15 FSUcks
Unranked UF's 9 Top 25 Ranked Opponents: 1-4-6-12-16-23-25----15 FSU-24 Mia
SEC's 10 Top 25 Ranked Teams - 1 UGly - 4 TX - 6 MS - 7 Mizz - 9 UA -
12 LSU - 14 OK - 16 TN - 23 UK - 25 aTm -- (5 in the Top-10)
At this point, every team in the SEC can whine about their SoS,,, if they're looking for an excuse for their outcomes....
Updated Way-Too-Early Top 25 after wild times in transfer portal, coaching carousel
Nick Saban retired? Ohio State reloaded? The past month has turned our Top 25 upside down. Here's where things stand now.
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2024 Chaos Scenarios, No. 7: What if Billy Napier gets fired?
There's a major ripple effect if Billy Napier gets fired, and not just because Florida would be a coveted vacancy.
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Mizzou coach Eli D1ck breath as a candidate?2024 Chaos Scenarios, No. 7: What if Billy Napier gets fired?
There's a major ripple effect if Billy Napier gets fired, and not just because Florida would be a coveted vacancy.
I don't think it would be chaos at all, most fully expect him to get fired at some point in 2024.2024 Chaos Scenarios, No. 7: What if Billy Napier gets fired?
There's a major ripple effect if Billy Napier gets fired, and not just because Florida would be a coveted vacancy.
I hear Will Griffin will re-classify in 2025 with no pressure to play that season while focusing on his development. If not, we'll see him in 2026.
Personally, I'm still hoping that Billy can turn things around and continue getting better as he builds his team and the program back to respectability....
IF things (roster & W/L record) are not continuing to improve over the next 2-3 seasons, then try and replace him and his chosen staff with those that are more competent.
Most thought that 'Neon Deion' was better than sliced bread to start the season.
But by the end of the season, all that was left was the two stale end butts....
The coaching 'revolving door' method is'a fools errand' imo.
IF things (roster & W/L record) are not continuing to improve over the next 2-3 seasons, then try and replace him and his chosen staff with those that are more competent.
Most thought that 'Neon Deion' was better than sliced bread to start the season.
But by the end of the season, all that was left was the two stale end butts....
The coaching 'revolving door' method is'a fools errand' imo.
I agree with you. I'm HOPING he can do it. And the idea of changing coaches every 3-4 is terrible. But Scott Stricklin is a horrible AD, IMO, and many of his hiring decisions are slowly bringing the Gator athletic program down from the heights we achieved under Jeremy Foley. And with Texas & Oklahoma joining the SEC, it's just going to get harder and harder to win titles. I'm not optimistic, but would love to be wrong.
We've got to get settled at the coaching position for sure. Otherwise we just stay in this limbo world. I too hope Billy can put together a solid season that puts the program back on a more solid foundation. I am not confident, but hopeful.
ESPN 2024 College Football FPI & SoS Rankings: 6-5-24
Top 25 FPI - SEC has 6 of Top 10
1. UGly
2. Ore
3. TX
4. tOSU
5. UA
6. PSU
7. ND
8. OK
9. TN
10. Mizz
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20. Florida
Top 25 SoS - SEC has 9 of Top 10
1. Florida
2. MsSt
3. UGly
4. UK
5. AU
6. UA
7. OK
8. TN
9. GaTech
10 TX
Use the Link for the full listings.
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Top 25 FPI - SEC has 6 of Top 10
1. UGly
2. Ore
3. TX
4. tOSU
5. UA
6. PSU
7. ND
8. OK
9. TN
10. Mizz
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20. Florida
Top 25 SoS - SEC has 9 of Top 10
1. Florida
2. MsSt
3. UGly
4. UK
5. AU
6. UA
7. OK
8. TN
9. GaTech
10 TX
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ESPN preseason FPI Top 40 Rankings, College Football Playoff projections
Where does Wisconsin land in ESPN FPI’s preseason power ranking?
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Not sure on Wilson. He may take a huge jump this year but he seemed to be kept in check by the really good defenders. Will be good but not sure if he will be an SEC top of the line player. He was a true freshman so maybe he makes that jump.
WR Eugene Wilson III 5-10 181 Fr *****
2023: Played in 10 games with 7 starts… Accumulated 593 yards of total offense on 67 touches for an average of 8.9 yards per touch. Finished with team-high 6 TD catches, 2nd on the team with 61 receptions for 538 yds (8.8 yds/rec), and receiving yards per game (53.8)... He also ran for 55 yards on 6 carries (9.2 ypc)…
- Freshman All-SEC (2023)
- FWAA Freshman All-American (2023)
- 247Sports True Freshman All-American (2023)
- CFN Freshman All-American Honorable Mention (2023)
- On3 True Freshman All-American (2023)
- Shaun Alexander National Freshman of the Week (Week 10, 2023)
WR/RB Percy Harvin 5-11 1984 Fr *****
2006: Played in 13 games with 5 starts, only missing the game against Alabama.....Accumulated 855 yards of total offense on 75 touches for an average of 11.4 yards per touch, the most nationally among freshmen...Rated 4th among the Gators with 427 receiving yards and tied for third with 34 receptions (12.6 avg.) and 2 TD's...Was 3rd with 428 rushing yards on 41 carries, 10.4 ypc, and 3 TD's...
Named to the Freshman All-America by Scripps/FWAA...
Collected second-team Freshman All-America honors from Sporting News...
Chosen as the SEC Freshman of the Year by the league’s coaches and the AP..
Was named a first-team Freshman All-American by Rivals.com and was chosen as The Sporting News’ SEC Offensive Freshman of the Year.
Fever, the major difference I see between them is their roster teammates, the offensive systems being used, and their coaching staffs. (not things that either controlled)
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I like Wilson but the difference between the two is that you could just turn around and hand the ball to Percy and he’d house it. Wilson is shifty and fast. Percy was shifty and fast but he’d also just run over you. And he was the fastest guy on the field at all times (except maybe when Demps was at RB). Spurrier said if Percy was an RB, he would have averaged 200 ypg running.
Yep Wilson may take that jump but I remember in the FSU game and another the big time players controlling him mostly but he was just a true freshman.
Bradley, Spurrier wasn't the HBC when Percy played at UF.....
Meyer/Mullen were running their Spread Offense when Percy was putting up his stats.
Fever/Bradley - Address their stats, while considering the difference in their opportunities.
Roster - Offensive System - Coaching Staffs......
What might Wilson have accomplished in the Meyer/Mullen system with a much better roster???
Wilson put up his stats with the Napier 5-7 system,,,,,, and he still put up the stats/awards that he did......
Percy was certainly a 5-Star, just like Wilson was....
Nothing against Percy, but the comparisons are there if you chose to see them.
Just like the differences are there if you chose to see them, (roster-system-coaches).
And it seems that the eye-test on Wilson is not 'chopped liver' either....
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