UPDATE: QB Justin Fields Commits to The Puppies

[GatorJ]

So do you think the Mac extension will help in that regard?

No. I think having an exciting product will. And beating FSU.

Anybody can be fired at anytime and I don't think the majority of the kids have the intellectual experience to understand contracts, guaranteed monies, buyouts, etc.

They just want to be part of something exciting. Mac has actually recruited some really nice talent on the offensive side of the ball. Except for QB. If Franks or Zaire can drive this offense then I think we'll end up getting some of those 5 stars that will help us compete for titles.

My biggest worries are defense (they've done a poor job of accepting mediocre players and not focusing on elite skill players even though we have a reputation of being one of the best defensive NFL pipelines) and QB.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

It may end up a top 5 class for all I know. It's just some people see number one and think wow...Mac must be doing great. He got 5-6 kids ranked 200 or higher to commit early. McRae could be special. He's always been decent at getting those mid-level kids. It's those kids that are top 5 at their position that IMHO he's struggled to get to Gainesville. You can't mistake effort for results.

Yeah I don't know. I always assume that people have somewhat of a brain and understand the context. However that's not a shared assumption around here so everything has to be spelled out and caveated. Or else you run into an offshoot of the Dunnng-Kruger effect where people who over rate their own intelligence tend to under rate everybody else's.

 

[gatorkev85]

No. I think having an exciting product will. And beating FSU.

Anybody can be fired at anytime and I don't think the majority of the kids have the intellectual experience to understand contracts, guaranteed monies, buyouts, etc.

They just want to be part of something exciting. Mac has actually recruited some really nice talent on the offensive side of the ball. Except for QB. If Franks or Zaire can drive this offense then I think we'll end up getting some of those 5 stars that will help us compete for titles.

My biggest worries are defense (they've done a poor job of accepting mediocre players and not focusing on elite skill players even though we have a reputation of being one of the best defensive NFL pipelines) and QB.

Does that make you think of another coach we once had "cough muschamp". Muschamp focused on getting elite defensive players and got who he could on offense. Mac don't focus on any elite players, Fields is the 1st I've noticed him really focus on and I still don't think he closes the deal on Fields.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

You can't mistake effort for results.

I haven't seen much evidence of effort. Except during the annual January panic.

 

[GatorJ]

Does that make you think of another coach we once had "cough muschamp". Muschamp focused on getting elite defensive players and got who he could on offense. Mac don't focus on any elite players, Fields is the 1st I've noticed him really focus on and I still don't think he closes the deal on Fields.

The difference between the two is that Mac does seem to get the bigger picture with facilities and with program building. He has also consistly won the east. Yes, the East has been dog shyt, but at least he has won it.

But he was brought in to fix our offense and we still look like crap. But I think the major reason for that is because we don't have a QB. Which is because he hasn't brought one on. He keeps bringing on retreads.

 

[MertzJay26]

So about that Fields guy......any updates?

 

[T REX]

Yeah I don't know. I always assume that people have somewhat of a brain and understand the context. However that's not a shared assumption around here so everything has to be spelled out and caveated. Or else you run into an offshoot of the Dunnng-Kruger effect where people who over rate their own intelligence tend to under rate everybody else's.

 

[alcoholica]

The difference between the two is that Mac does seem to get the bigger picture with facilities and with program building. He has also consistly won the east. Yes, the East has been dog shyt, but at least he has won it.

But he was brought in to fix our offense and we still look like crap. But I think the major reason for that is because we don't have a QB. Which is because he hasn't brought one on. He keeps bringing on retreads.

And the OLine was a disaster

 

[GR8 2B]

Does that make you think of another coach we once had "cough muschamp". Muschamp focused on getting elite defensive players and got who he could on offense. Mac don't focus on any elite players, Fields is the 1st I've noticed him really focus on and I still don't think he closes the deal on Fields.

You're not trying to reopen your "Callaway is not that great" argument, are you?

 

[alcoholica]

You're not trying to reopen your "Callaway is not that great" argument, are you?

But he was only a 3*

 

[ThreatMatrix]

Kudos

 

[gatorkev85]

You're not trying to reopen your "Callaway is not that great" argument, are you?

No reason to reopen that argument the number don't lie

 

[gatorkev85]

You're not trying to reopen your "Callaway is not that great" argument, are you?

No need to do that he ranks 100+ in every category and 341st in tds so the numbers speak for themselves. And don't give me the he don't have a Qb Josh Gordon was one of the best Wr's in the NFL and he played for Cleveland and had Jason Campbell, Brian Hoyer, and Brandon Wheeten throwing to him but he found a way to dominate. Good Wr's find a way to get it done and Callaway takes games off

 

[gatormandan]

Good Wr's find a way to get it done and Callaway takes games off

Well, he has to. He gets suspended for being in trouble...

 

[Omar's Coming Yo!]

Mac is


Well, he has to. He gets suspended for being in trouble...

Sad yet soo true.

 

[NoGaGator]

I think Fields and family realize the great opportunity at UF. They're fully aware of the void at QB since Tebow. The 2 new ass't coach hires have really picked up the buzz on recruiting other talent to UF.

I think Fields and family know he can be a driver to bring UF back to the top again in CFB.

 

[ATXGator]

I read somewhere that it sounded like he expected to redshirt that first year. I mean Franks could blow the hell up here and it is a similar situation. Lots of unknowns. Stidham could blow up too and go draft. If he was smart he would wait till Dec and sign to find out what happens at each school. Injuries and unexpected play could enter the equation. A great opportunity could change into a bad one quick and vice versa.

Of course, but I would rather take my chances against Franks who couldn't win the starting job this year.. vs two 5* guys

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Of course, but I would rather take my chances against Franks who couldn't win the starting job this year.. vs two 5* guys

I don't like your attitude. Just bc Franks could do shyt versus walkons doesn't mean he hasn't bee coached up by the QB Whisperer by now.

 

[MertzJay26]

I don't like your attitude. Just bc Franks could do shyt versus walkons doesn't mean he hasn't bee coached up by the QB Whisperer by now.

Another original take by the mule. Cute.

 

[T REX]

TOS is reporting a secret visit to another school by Fields...anyone know who?