Dexter is up to 290...as long as he’s wide in the hips I’m sure Donkey will be happy
I agree there's no turning back now, but there were two other options and the stand alone would be complete right now. The first would be build a multi-story garage on the existing practice fields, opening the O'Connell center lots for practice fields and the stand-alone, nixed by boosters because they lose their cozy tailgating spots. And two, tear down the run down former president house across from the practice fields. This option would have upgraded the entire edge of campus, but will continue to be an eyesore for the whole university because the faculty could not see the vision of sharing the property with the UAA. Keep in mind that all the facultys loyalties lie with the school they attended not UF. This is where the president should have stepped in, and at UA, FSU, and Clemson they would have, but not here. There were options, but were ignored.I’m far from a Fooley apologist but where should or could they have built the IPF other than where it is? Money had to be thrown at baseball to get the stadium moved to make room for the football facility. There was no way around it. Fact is is that Fooley dug is a huge hole and we can’t just snap our fingers and instantly fix it...it’s gonna take time. If it were up to Foley we would have had a 45 yard IPF and nothing else...SS has a ton of work to do to dig us out. Sadly it is what it is at this point.
There clearly is no plan and there certainly isn’t any strategic thought going into how to get the football team back to championship caliber. If there was, we wouldn’t have built the IPF where we did and we certainly wouldn’t have committed $160M in facility upgrades to all other sports except football and then cry poor mouth and beg for more money before addressing football’s needs. Sadly, I think we’re fine with a middling 8-4 team and don’t have the will nor inclination to do what it takes to complete on the big stage anymore. Hope I’m wrong. I’ll keep watching regardless, just can’t help myself. However, if this goes on for another decade, that could change.
This is Strickland's third year coming up. He owns this.I honestly feel sorry for Strickland, he was left with a mess.
This is Strickland's third year coming up. He owns this.
Fixed? It won't be started in five years.You really think this can all be fixed in 2 years?
Leonard received a different vibe from the Florida Gators this time
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Offensive lineman Richie Leonard (6-3, 320, Cocoa, FL. High)
They kind of made me feel like more of a priority this time because I have the offer now.”
“He just kept saying that they like me and want me and that they’ve had their eye on me since last summer and that he wanted to make sure when I did have an offer that I had a committable offer.”
Cali 3 star = "dud".This kid is trying to visit this weekend or next:
#1 ranked JUCO SDE: Alex Lemon, 6'4 275lbs:
Alex Lemon, 2020 Strongside defensive end - Rivals
Cali 3 star = "dud".
Am I right?
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it is my conundrum. we desperately need help inside. but cali? I dont know.Cali 3 star = "dud".
Am I right?
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I trust a JUCO Cali a lot more than a High School Cali.... At least in JUCO they had to prove something.it is my conundrum. we desperately need help inside. but cali? I dont know.
we must have size.
I trust a JUCO Cali a lot more than a High School Cali.... At least in JUCO they had to prove something.
I just don't think the track record with Cali kids justifies the expenditure of time and money required to get them here. Texas is about as far away as I care to go for recruits, and there is no comparison between the players from Texas and Cali - from any aspect. IMO, the SE and Mid-Atlantic states are fair game, but the NE, Midwest and Westcoast are a waste of time and money. 85%+ of our players should be FL kids, or at least from states bordering on FL.He went to HS in Cali too....