Brandon Powell
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He and Callaway are warriors. So great to see guys like these making plays in a good offensive scheme again. Let's not forget how well-designed several of those fourth down plays were, especially Brandon's catch on 4th and 6 and Callaway's TD.
- Jun 13, 2014
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It's so refreshing to see us with a squad of receivers in Powell, McGee, Calloway and Robinson that give us a chance to win and something to cheer about again. I still think we will be seeing some great games by Robinson this year. I realize people get frustrated with his dancing close to the first down marker, but I just think that's his game. We forget how many times he's made big gains off of short passes with some of those dance moves.
- Jun 11, 2014
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Arguments aside, that block he made to spring Callaway, effectively removing both players with any chance of making a tackle, will live on in Gator history as a thing of beauty.
- Jun 13, 2014
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itsgr8 is spot on with his comment. Powell is not only giving 110% physically, but the same mentally.
- Jan 6, 2015
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Glad to see this thread - same thing went thru my mind after watching him collapse at the 5yd line after getting the first down (I didn't think it was a stall tactic as Croncrete indicated, could have been but didn't strike me as such). Loved that Powell was giving everything he had, and more once he'd run out of energy knowing he could rest when the game was done. The comeback blocking for the last TD just sealed Powell on my list of guys I'll be watching more going forward. Loved his heart and his performance.
- Jun 12, 2014
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The thing of beauty about that block to spring Callaway, was the way that Powell launched himself from the top of the turnbuckle and looked like superman flying in from the side. While he only made contact with the two players, he slowed that third one down too. That was true "WANT IT" right there...
- Jun 11, 2014
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As noted, there were two times that he laid on the field seemingly exhausted and the one that happened as he was walking off was painfully obviously stalling. It benefited the good guys, so I'm not opposed to it. 
Powell is a gamer, but he needs to realize that he's no Brandon James, and as others have said, learn to take a knee. Perhaps the blocking isn't what it was for James, but he was clutch in the return game (especially punt return) and so far Powell isn't. However, he is a gamer and seems to understand the game and be able to play that way. I'm glad we've got him this year.
As for D-Rob, I continue to be underwhelmed by him relative the praise he gets here and in some of the media. He does dance a bunch (I don't remember that ever paying off significantly and rarely paying off at all?) and if Mac had enough bench, he'd be riding it for the way he carries the ball most of the time. I'm ready for him to show that he's growing in these areas.
Powell is a gamer, but he needs to realize that he's no Brandon James, and as others have said, learn to take a knee. Perhaps the blocking isn't what it was for James, but he was clutch in the return game (especially punt return) and so far Powell isn't. However, he is a gamer and seems to understand the game and be able to play that way. I'm glad we've got him this year.
As for D-Rob, I continue to be underwhelmed by him relative the praise he gets here and in some of the media. He does dance a bunch (I don't remember that ever paying off significantly and rarely paying off at all?) and if Mac had enough bench, he'd be riding it for the way he carries the ball most of the time. I'm ready for him to show that he's growing in these areas.
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EuroGator;n287460 said:As noted, there were two times that he laid on the field seemingly exhausted and the one that happened as he was walking off was painfully obviously stalling. It benefited the good guys, so I'm not opposed to it.
Powell is a gamer, but he needs to realize that he's no Brandon James, and as others have said, learn to take a knee. Perhaps the blocking isn't what it was for James, but he was clutch in the return game (especially punt return) and so far Powell isn't. However, he is a gamer and seems to understand the game and be able to play that way. I'm glad we've got him this year.
As for D-Rob, I continue to be underwhelmed by him relative the praise he gets here and in some of the media. He does dance a bunch (I don't remember that ever paying off significantly and rarely paying off at all?) and if Mac had enough bench, he'd be riding it for the way he carries the ball most of the time. I'm ready for him to show that he's growing in these areas.
people want the feel goods man. There's no way Powell would go down unless he was about to die!
D rob got the same signal when Powell did and started immediately motioning to the refs as opposed to checking on his teammate.
