(SDS) Jake Allen: Gators' QB of the future born to play ball

[GatorBart]

Serious question: If there isn't much talent there, how are they competing at such a high level in Florida?

Check yours - it may be broke

 

[rogdochar]

I would've thought you were more sympathetic to the critters of the world. Dude's pets are off limits, you hear me?

Jake has a cat named "Go Long Johnson".

 

[maheo30]

So AJ McCarron...another weak armed QB who had 5* talent around him that made him acceptable....

That doesn't excite me. That doesn't make us any better.

After watching him, I'm not excited either. Franks potential, because of his athleticism and arm talent, gets me excited. He is the kind of guy that could dominate a football game. I don't see that in Allen. I see the potential for a future AJ McCarron or some other QB like that. A solid starter, but nothing special. If Mac recruits the position well the next couple of years, assuming he is still at UF, then I don't see Allen ever seeing the field. I hope I'm wrong. This staff's ability to assess talent bothers me.

 

[rogdochar]

snarcasm, bro.

You're not snarcasm bro -- you're snarcasm daddy.

 

[jmskjrgator]

14 - 0. He already has two td passes. A 24 and 26 harder.

 

[williston_gator]

McCarron won 3 NCs. If Mac is trying to emulate how those teams were built, And Allen is a clone, then maybe it'll work out. Big if obviously.

 

[t-gator]

His numbers are so low this year because he never plays the second half because they're blowing everyone out. Ive seen him play twice. He looked like a stud one game and a bum in the other. I don't think he's the savior but I could see him being a solid qb if got to come in as a rsjunior and was brought along right. At worst it wouldn't be terrible to have this kid as depth for a few years. Not to mention how pro gator hes been ans it seemed like he was always driving other prospects to our home games. I'm glad were getting him.

 

[jmskjrgator]

21 - 0

 

[jmskjrgator]

21 - 6. Plant missed pat

 

[jmskjrgator]

Add another 22 yd td pass. 31 - 6. Less than a minute left in the first half.

 

[williston_gator]

@Gator_Alum: Bruh

 

[williston_gator]

@Gator_Alum: Easy money

 

[williston_gator]

@GrahamHall_: #Gators QB commit Jake Allen in the first half: 11-of-19 passing for 203 yards and three touchdowns.

 

[78]

Just finished 10 minutes of tape on him, the first I've seen. He doesn't throw a pretty ball, but he gets it to the receiver with accuracy and a fair amount of zip. Throws off his back foot occasionally, even without pressure, which he'll need to change. I can see why Stidham is higher rated, but at this stage you really don't know. Allen wants to be here, and that's half the battle.

 

[GatorJ]

@Gator_Alum: Bruh

He throws better than Apple and LDR now.

 

[Gatorup!]

He throws better than Apple and LDR now.

Yep, and that first TD pass was off his back foot.

 

[crosscreekcooter]

and sidearm, but it was thrown perfectly. 11-19 200 yards in the first half two time state championship, Who are you fuks kidding

 

[williston_gator]

@GrahamHall_: St. Thomas Aquinas is rolling. @Jakeallen_14 with a 10-yard touchdown pass, his 4th of the night, puts Raiders up 37-6 on Plant.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

He probably will. When Law puts them down they surprise us on the upside. I think the game is on the Brighthouse cable system. If you don't have it you can listen live here:

https://spacecoastdaily.com/2015/12...s-aquinas-in-state-semifinal-football-action/

Looks pretty good tonight from what I've seen. The sidearms issues are weird. I haven't noticed that before. Is he hurt?

Arm strength isn't that important. Accuracy and reads are everything.

 

[williston_gator]

@GrahamHall_: Jake Allen with a 62-yard touchdown to WR Michael Harley. Allen's 5th TD pass, Harley's 3rd TD reception. STA up 45-6. Running clock time.