GatorJB;n263680 said:Just heard on Arkansas sports radio that somebody at Florida said they aren't interested in Town because UF wants a dual threat Qb and Town is a pocket passer. I believe the part about UF not wanting him, but I doubt it's because he isn't a running threat.
t-gator;n263783 said:So next year our qb depth chart will look like this.
Grier or Harris
Kyle trask
That would be the only scholarship quarterbacks we have and we wouldn't take a chance on a talented kid because he transferred too early? Just doesn't make any sense even if we do add a qb to this class. You don't want a true freshman back up if you can help it. Especially if that true freshman is less talented than your walk ons
In most cases that's just what happens . I guess if Harris gets the nod , you could try to convince grier to wait around for his last year of eligibility. If grier gets the job youd have to convince Harris to change positions.NavetG8r;n263801 said:Why is everybody so convinced Grier or Harris (who ever doesn't win the starting spot) will transfer? Just because it kept happening to the red faced idiot, doesn't mean it'll happen to JMac too.
williston_gator;n263966 said:@schadjoe: Former USC quarterback Ricky Town said Friday he’ll transfer to Arkansas.
t-gator;n263854 said:In most cases that's just what happens . I guess if Harris gets the nod , you could try to convince grier to wait around for his last year of eligibility. If grier gets the job youd have to convince Harris to change positions.
You make good points but today is a different era. Dang near everybody transfers . Head case or not , i just can't get my head around possibly having all your eggs in one basket. I'm willing to give to give the staff the benefit of the doubt, I just think it's dangerous to go 2 years without signing a qb. Look at fsu they have a 1 or 2 5star qbs a year. That's what were competing with.soflagator;n263974 said:Good thing that didn't happen in '93/early '94 when Dean was once again given the nod over Wuerffel. Or for that matter, I'm glad Palmer didn't shut it down when he was unseated by Grossman. Otherwise, we probably lose the 2000 uga game, and maybe have one less SEC title.
It's been mentioned in other threads. I think many are so pre-programmed to think that what we've become accustomed to in recent years is the norm. It's not. I don't see a transfer for either. But it's all the more reason why spacing things out makes a little sense. I'm sure if the coaches felt really good about RT, they would've pushed for him. But as it sits, he's clearly shown some mental weakness, and could very well move on from here in a year or two. In the meantime, it may affect things that are much more solid at this point. It just didn't make much sense.
williston_gator;n263966 said:@schadjoe: Former USC quarterback Ricky Town said Friday he’ll transfer to Arkansas.
ATXGator;n264045 said:We actually really didn't want him this time..
People keep thinking a guy like Franks or Cooper can't flip... it is a long way until signing day folks... a lot can change
t-gator;n264050 said:I just don't get the mindset of not wanting to run off a 2017 kid. Look at Ohio state, why aren't we trying to have depth at the qb position like that? I'm sorry for questioning some of the moves the new staff has made but through coaching hires and commitments taken , I can't help but question the decisions being made.
t-gator;n264050 said:I just don't get the mindset of not wanting to run off a 2017 kid. Look at Ohio state, why aren't we trying to have depth at the qb position like that? I'm sorry for questioning some of the moves the new staff has made but through coaching hires and commitments taken , I can't help but question the decisions being made.
Cmone don't be that way. We come here and put everything uf football on a microscope . I'm not all doom and gloom. I just feel one area that needs fixing isn't being adressed .Not saying that can't or wont change.MJMGator;n264092 said:Looks like you've found a new Wolfpack with Tag and TRex.
t-gator;n264100 said:Cmone don't be that way. We come here and put everything uf football on a microscope . I'm not all doom and gloom. I just feel one area that needs fixing isn't being adressed .Not saying that can't or wont change.
That kid's4 years away from being able to contribute. What if grier and Harris never catch on, we're sitting here another 3 or 4 years waiting on good qb play. The risk was definitely worth the reward. But it's irrelevant anyhow and we don't know for sure this staff didn't want him.soflagator;n264085 said:As much as it sucks to say, they're Ohio State right now, and we're UF. In Feb, 80% of their recruits signed for the opportunity to play for Meyer and a championship contender. 80% of our kids signed because of playing time and the ability to make an immediate impact. Take that away, and we're simply not a prime destination at the moment. It's just reality. No different than kids lining up to wait on the bench at Alabama every year. We don't have that right now.
But you're still not grasping risk v reward. How do you know that this kid--from California--doesn't like Gainesville after a year or so and decides to bail again. If he were a slam dunk option, or if he'd signed here initially, then great. But taking on a kid that is considered a head case, who has been trending down since his Jr year, who can't help us immediately, and who might affect our standing with a kid that is the polar opposite of those things and looks to be a key contributor to our future classes, isn't worth it. It's really simple.