Ricky Pearsall shocks by sliding into the first round to SF

[Theologator]

2. Tyron Hopper.

Tells about Mullen recruiting, lack of bringing in impact transfers and development

I don’t follow the draft closely but I did scroll through the picks. Was Hopper the only ex-Gator drafted?

He’s one I hated to see leave. But of all the transfers out during that transition year, is he the only one to prosper?

Just looked at the 2021 roster sorted by class. It’s pretty awful.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

He’s one I hated to see leave. But of all the transfers out during that transition year, is he the only one to prosper?

Braun is all SEC.

Tarquin started at USC and was in demand in transfer portal, but not by Bammer or Ugly. Certainly more demand than George.

Donovan McMillion is all ACC at Pitt.

Hopper All SEC.

Antuan Powell all ACC.

The baker's dozen of 220 lb defensive end/edge/jack backers transferred here and there and have had a few sacks. Most are third and long players only, because no sane person plays those guys on the field on a running down.

Billy G collection of garbage receivers have done nothing even in lower divisions. What an eye that guy has.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

Braun is all SEC.

Tarquin started at USC and was in demand in transfer portal, but not by Bammer or Ugly. Certainly more demand than George.

Donovan McMillion is all ACC at Pitt.

Hopper All SEC.

Antuan Powell all ACC.

The baker's dozen of 220 lb defensive end/edge/jack backers transferred here and there and have had a few sacks. Most are third and long players only, because no sane person plays those guys on a running down.

Billy G collection of garbage receivers have done nothing even in lower divisions. What an eye that guy has.

I’m not sure Billy G’s problem is a bad eye for talent as much as an inability to close out the recruitment of the really good receivers. I honestly can’t believe he has his job.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

I’m not sure Billy G’s problem is a bad eye for talent as much as an inability to close out the recruitment of the really good receivers. I honestly can’t believe he has his job.

In the future, no HC with a last name that starts with M. And no coaches that are named Billy. Ever.

 

[Concrete Helmet]

Braun is all SEC.

Tarquin started at USC

This f vcked us more than anything offensively last year. I don't think Mertz is all world by any means but tackle play in particular KILLED any attempt at success trying to go more than 10-12 yards downfield.

While I agree for the most part with the WR assessment they may have looked at least average if Mertz didn't have to haul ass toward the right sideline from the instant he took the snap....it's almost like we never got to work both sides of the field. I also imagine Pearsall would have had some pretty impressive numbers.

 

[GatorJB]

In the future, no HC with a last name that starts with M. And no coaches that are named Billy. Ever.

Ummm.... Urban Meyer and Billy Donovan.

 

[Silverback Gator]

Braun is all SEC.

Tarquin started at USC and was in demand in transfer portal, but not by Bammer or Ugly. Certainly more demand than George.

Donovan McMillion is all ACC at Pitt.

Hopper All SEC.

Antuan Powell all ACC.

The baker's dozen of 220 lb defensive end/edge/jack backers transferred here and there and have had a few sacks. Most are third and long players only, because no sane person plays those guys on a running down.

Billy G collection of garbage receivers have done nothing even in lower divisions. What an eye that guy has.

Not sure what the issue was when Belly took over, but it did seem like their strategy was to go out and get their guys and let those that wanted to transfer, leave.

 

[Gator87]

Pearsall was the only player we had drafted this year. That shows what a shyte state our football program is in. .

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Ummm.... Urban Meyer and Billy Donovan.

Reliving those glory days from nearly 20 years ago, eh?

Muschamp, macelwain, Mullen, Billy G and Billy freaking potaters.

Check mate, friend.

 

[Alumni Guy]

Pearsall was the only player we had drafted this year. That shows what a shyte state our football program is in. .

I’m sure Jawja, Free Shoes, ScUM, hell even USF, will be saying that in the ‘Crootin Trail.

I’m still in shock over how far we’ve fallen.

 

[oxrageous]

Pearsall was the only player we had drafted this year. That shows what a shyte state our football program is in. .

Wow, no one else had mentioned this, amazing point. I had no idea.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Not sure what the issue was when Belly took over, but it did seem like their strategy was to go out and get their guys and let those that wanted to transfer, leave.

That's a fine strategy if you are going to go all Brian Kelly and bring in a bunch of P5 starters to replace them and add a class of 28-30 top freshmen.

But running off those guys and landing George, Nunnery and Moten and a three class of #15-#25....

Not so much.

 

[t-gator]

That's a fine strategy if you are going to go all Brian Kelly and bring in a bunch of P5 starters to replace them and add a class of 28-30 top freshmen.

But running off those guys and landing George, Nunnery and Moten and a three class of #15-#25....

Not so much.

During your hiatus, this is pretty much what we were all saying.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

During your hiatus, this is pretty much what we were all saying.

No, there were plenty who were convinced taters 15th-20th classes were way better than Mus/Mac/Muls 15-20th classes.

I bet some of them even thought taters 6 seasonal losses were better than Mus/Mac/Muls.

 

[GatorInKnox]

During your hiatus, this is pretty much what we were all saying.

He knows. He was lurking and emailing Ox on a daily basis.

 

[soflagator]

Not sure what the issue was when Belly took over, but it did seem like their strategy was to go out and get their guys and let those that wanted to transfer, leave.

Apparently, at that time men weren’t taking their hats off when speaking to women, and then worse, would leave them completely alone to feed the tree by themselves.

Rough times.

 

[Silverback Gator]

That's a fine strategy if you are going to go all Brian Kelly and bring in a bunch of P5 starters to replace them and add a class of 28-30 top freshmen.

But running off those guys and landing George, Nunnery and Moten and a three class of #15-#25....

Not so much.

So funny.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

He knows. He was lurking and emailing Ox on a daily basis.

I still do.

He is very sexy if you catch him at the right time of the evening.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Goes to show you how young UF was last season.

Not the "youngest ever" as many people try to spin. And, of course, except for Junior Beamer, all those teams were far better than Billyball

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Not the "youngest ever" as many people try to spin. And, of course, except for Junior Beamer, all those teams were far better than Billyball

Not to mention the fact that Georgia is on that list who was probably the best team in the country but tripped up against bama.