by David on January 26, 2012
At the end of the last season, Florida coach Will Muschamp was quoted as saying that the Gators were not as physical as he would like. Actually that is the sugar coated version. What Muschamp said after the loss to FSU was:
“We’re a soft football team. That’s the bottom line. When you can’t convert third-and-1, fourth-and-1 and teams have continually run the ball against you throughout the season, it’s very, very disappointing.”
With his new strength and conditioning coach Jeff Dillman, Muschamp is determined to make the Florida tougher and stronger in 2012 and that hard work is currently underway in the gym.
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by David on January 26, 2012
Watching Florida play last season it was clear that the Gators needed to get bigger, tougher and more athletic on the defensive line. So it is not a surprise to learn that Florida has added seven defensive lineman to its class of 2012.
The latest lineman to commit to Florida is Alex McCalister, a three-star defensive end from Clemmons (N.C.) West Forsyth. McCalister is the 20th member of Florida’s class of 2012.
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by David on January 24, 2012
It is obvious Billy Donovan is not happy with the SEC’s new scheduling format, after describing it as “putting teams at a disadvantage, competitively”.
The problem is the unbalanced nature of the schedule, forcing some teams to play on a Thursday-Saturday basis while others are not put in the same situation. The Gators are about to confront the first of two Thursday-Saturday matchups, as they travel to Oxford, Miss. to face Ole Miss.
by David on January 22, 2012
University of Florida added two more verbal commitments and interestingly one is for 2013.
Committing to Florida for 2012 is defensive end Bryan Cox Jr, a three-star recruit from Fort Lauderdale.
The 6-foot-3, 230-pounder, who could also play Florida’s buck position, is the 19th commitment for the 2012 class. He is the son of former Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Bryan Cox, who worked alongside Quinn in 2007 with the New York Jets. The two have maintained a close relationship since and have a “brotherly bond,” according to Cox Jr.
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by David on January 22, 2012
According to UF’s student newspaper, the Independent Florida Gator, defensive tackle Leon Orr was arrested the night of Jan. 10 on a pair of marijuana-related charges. Orr was charged with possession of marijuana under 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.
From the University Police Department’s report, here’s what led to the arrest:
The arrest report describes a scene on the night of Jan. 10 in which UPD officer Bradley Roberts searched Orr’s dorm room in building eight of Keys Complex about a half hour before midnight. During the search, which Orr consented to, Roberts found a “baggy of a green leafy substance, a glass pipe and rolling papers” on Orr’s desk and bedside table.
by David on January 21, 2012
Former Gators great Jack Youngblood says that Florida fans need to be patient as Will Muschamp changes from Urban Meyer’s offense to a pro-style offense.
“A transition year is always going to be difficult,” Youngblood said. “Nobody comes in and jumps to the national championship in one year. You’re changing languages and you’re changing people. You’re trying to find out who can play and who can’t. We’re spoiled as Gator fans. We got used to having a winning team in the hunt constantly and putting points on the board and having a defense that shut people down. It was disappointing this year, but understandable.”
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by David on January 20, 2012
This is a really big weekend in the Will Muschamp era at Florida as a three elite prospects highlight a group of 10 recruits coming for an official visit.
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs, cornerback Tracy Howard and defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. are all considered blue-chip recruits and play at positions of need for UF.
“This weekend is huge for Florida,” said 247Sports national recruiting analyst Barton Simmons. “The class is great as it is. It’s a top-five group right now, but it can become a very strong group, particularly at the receiver position. That’s a position of need and the one thing that really must be added on to. Stefon Diggs is a big piece to that puzzle.”
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by Guest Post on January 20, 2012
After their first road win of the season and a week off to prepare, the 17th ranked Gators (14-4, 2-1) host the LSU Tigers (12-6, 2-2) in the O’Connell Center Saturday at 6 p.m. on FSN.
The Gators were finally able to get the road monkey off their backs with their win last Saturday over South Carolina. They have had an entire week off since that win, the only time in the SEC schedule which this will occur. It seems to be the perfect time for a week off, as the Gators are dealing with an ankle injury to Patric Young.
by David on January 20, 2012
According to ESPN recruiting, defending champions Alabama tops the list nationally with Florida ranked No. 4 nationally and Georgia No. 5. Florida has eight ESPNU 150 prospects committed, Alabama has twelve and Georgia has five.
The Crimson Tide, Gators and Bulldogs are the only three SEC teams in the top 10 nationally. Texas A&M was previously No. 9, but tumbled in these latest rankings to No. 12.
South Carolina is No. 14 and making a push for its third top 15 class in the past four years.
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by David on January 18, 2012
The public’s first view of the Jacoby Brissett vs. Jeff Driskel quarterback battle will be April 7.
The telecast will be available in over 6.6 million cable and satellite homes across Florida on Sun Sports. In addition to the live airing, Sun Sports will replay the broadcast on Sunday, April 8, at 9:30 a.m. during “Breakfast with the Gators.”
For those interested in coming to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the Orange & Blue Debut, presented by Sunniland, tickets are available in a variety of ways. Students, Gator Boosters, Alumni Association members and F Club members all receive free admission. Sunniland joins the Orange & Blue Debut for the first time as title sponsor. The Florida-based fertilizer company will showcase its products and tips on lawn care for Floridians throughout the spring season.
