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I think you already covered this ground...
I was asked....and I replied. Thanks.
I think you already covered this ground...
He and Reese had their worst games ever....the rest of the defense wasn't far behind.CeCe Jefferson?
My first thought when I saw the Chauncey tweet was, you have to be kidding me. This again? If we compiled a list of UF players at just three positions(WR, DB and DE) who made a questionable decision to leave early only to never be heard from again, it would rival the “longcat”.
Same with Polite. If SEC coordinators have found ways to take you out of games, using amateur athletes, and you don’t have an answer...there’s probably zero chance you're ready for the next level. May as well stick it out and master your craft.
That said, if these guys are cancers or are of the JM mold, I’m fine if they go.
Outstanding post. I agree with everything you said, Truth. I didn't see the game, but from the pass log you provided, it looks to me as if Trask played much better than Franks. I'd like to see him start next week and play well enough throughout the game to stay in to the end. What a statement that would make to the team and to recruits: Play well, or get out of the way for those who can.
The defense probably changed late in the game. Trask to me has earned the next start but if he does not play well he gets the hook. Perhaps it is time to rotate like SOS did a long time ago. The oline also has a deficiency, not to mention no rush from our defense.
this is going to get worse over college football before it gets better. Chauncey sees were not playing for anything anymore, has had a decent season. Probably getting bad advice. Why not shut it down get ready for the draft than play out the string and play in some meaningless bowl game and possibly get injured like Jaylon Smith did. Nick Bosa doing the same damn thing and his team is still possibly in the tournament.
That's part of what Mullen is talking about in his comments about the competitive edge lacking in some of our players. We have a chance to end the home slate on a high note, a chance to beat our in-state rivals for the first time in his career, and get to 10 wins with a bowl victory. There's absolutely still something to play for.
And the second bold part is my point. Do these guys not understand that it's a league of professional only players who are the best of the best at their positions? How does a decent season--which I think is already stretching it considering the passing teams have typically had their way with our secondary--give you the impression that you'd somehow be elite enough on the next stage to make a career? The sad thing is, in most of these cases, these kids love the game and have been playing it their whole lives. But then, against better judgement, they voluntarily make a decision that takes 12-14 remaining games away and all but guarantees they'll never play in one again.
I can get guys like Bosa. He's a lock to be a first rounder. But I can't imagine any scenario where CGJ is even a first day guy based on his boy of work to date. He was a laughing stock at this point last year.
You're right though. It's a new reality we have to face. I just don't get it.
I've been saying this for years.Agree the student section looked pitiful and sucks for the UF brand on tv and recruiting. If UAA is still selling large blocks of tix to student organizations (e.g. clubs, teams, Greek orgs) it should monitor who shows up and who doesn’t. They already have the data on which tickets are redeemed at the gates, so maybe (?) UAA already is? If X% of an organization’s tix aren’t used, don’t let them buy a block of tix the next year.
Devil's Advocate:
UF has something to play for, what do games against Cocks, Idaho, Semenholes, and a who gives a fck bowl game do for CGJ? If he is nicked up, why continue?
Like I said, I can't imagine a player being ok with going winless against their arch rivals, or choosing to go out on a loss. It just says so much about their competitive nature, and if I'm an NFL GM, it would be worrisome to me. And I get that I'm approaching "get off my lawn" territory, but guys like Tebow and Spikes weren't that long ago.
Ftr, I also didn't realize he was projected that high. That is surprising to me.
First Tebow and Spikes are a decade ago... and I don't disagree about the winless aspect. And yes you are well into the "get off my lawn".
Yep it will have made him a millionaire.Doubt he’s played much at all, but he’s collecting a check.
Doubt he’s played much at all, but he’s collecting a check.
Agree the student section looked pitiful and sucks for the UF brand on tv and recruiting. If UAA is still selling large blocks of tix to student organizations (e.g. clubs, teams, Greek orgs) it should monitor who shows up and who doesn’t. They already have the data on which tickets are redeemed at the gates, so maybe (?) UAA already is? If X% of an organization’s tix aren’t used, don’t let them buy a block of tix the next year.
Yup. It was very noticeable that the alumni side was plenty full while there were large gaps on the student side. It was pathetic.
This current crop of students hasn't seen a good UF team and were very young that last time UF was dominating so it doesn't surprise me much that most of them decided to take a 3 day weekend out of town.