Fall Practice 2022

[GatorJB]

This poll will look drastically different in a few weeks.

 

[neteng]

I think the reality check is setting in with how thin we are in certain spots that my optimism is quite guarded for this season.

 

[jdh5484]

I think the reality check is setting in with how thin we are in certain spots that my optimism is quite guarded for this season.

We're 2-3 recruiting cycles away from quality depth and 3-4 seasons away from championship quality, experienced depth.

 

[MJMGator]

We're 2-3 recruiting cycles away from quality depth and 3-4 seasons away from championship quality, experienced depth.

I agree, but stranger things have happened. It takes a lot of luck to win a Natty for most programs not named Bama.

 

[Back Alley Gator]

Utah is 7th....interesting.

 

[GatorJ]

I love it! They gonna change their tune after week 1

We’re gonna have to find some receivers. The 2 best receivers in camp have been newcomers. Pearsall and Khaleil Jackson. Khaleil didn’t even play WR in HS. He played QB. But he is a legacy.

 

[neteng]

We're 2-3 recruiting cycles away from quality depth and 3-4 seasons away from championship quality, experienced depth.

Agreed. Getting pretty excited to see a future defense anchored with McClellan, Collins, Norman, Searcy, K James, Kamari, D Moore, Shemar, J Jackson, Castelle, McClain, Pyburn, Graham and so on. Mizell, EWII and Jean on offense. We really need to get the OL going but its not hard to get excited about the caliber of players we will be fielding soon. Im also pretty excited about a Toney coached defense too.

 

[soflagator]

I think the reality check is setting in with how thin we are in certain spots that my optimism is quite guarded for this season.

I’m actually the opposite. Obviously a handful of key injuries would change things immensely. But that aside, the buy-in of the entire team throughout this transition has been near perfect. I think the attitude has completely changed from the faux “greatness” that was talked about by SEC coaches last year, to a team that wants to win. The greatest are of concern in terms of depth is DL and LB. But I feel like Toney and Spencer have been some of the best hires Napier has made. So I feel ok about that area because of them and what they’ll do to gameplan around it. The WR situation isn’t great, but I think it’s good enough that with a a strong run game, there will be plays available.

Another thing that I draw confidence from is Vegas. Look at Alabama being favored by 17.5 at Texas. Obviously Utah isn’t Alabama, but both teams are going against currently unranked opponents and the lines read one as a blowout while the other is essentially a pick-em. For that matter, the fact that we’re not even Top 25 according to polls, but Vegas sees us playing with a team that those same polls see as the 7th best in the country, says a lot, imo. This has a 2005/15/18 feel to it. I think we exceed expectations by a mile.

 

[oxrageous]

I’m actually the opposite. Obviously a handful of key injuries would change things immensely. But that aside, the buy-in of the entire team throughout this transition has been near perfect. I think the attitude has completely changed from the faux “greatness” that was talked about by SEC coaches last year, to a team that wants to win. The greatest are of concern in terms of depth is DL and LB. But I feel like Toney and Spencer have been some of the best hires Napier has made. So I feel ok about that area because of them and what they’ll do to gameplan around it. The WR situation isn’t great, but I think it’s good enough that with a a strong run game, there will be plays available.

Another thing that I draw confidence from is Vegas. Look at Alabama being favored by 17.5 at Texas. Obviously Utah isn’t Alabama, but both teams are going against currently unranked opponents and the lines read one as a blowout while the other is essentially a pick-em. For that matter, the fact that we’re not even Top 25 according to polls, but Vegas sees us playing with a team that those same polls see as the 7th best in the country, says a lot, imo. This has a 2005/15/18 feel to it. I think we exceed expectations by a mile.

It's remarkable what my mind camp can do. Good to have you back.

 

[soflagator]

It's remarkable what my mind camp can do. Good to have you back.

I was always positive on the coaching staff and culture they were bringing in. I questioned how recruiting was going at several intervals. Nothing more.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

It's remarkable what my mind camp can do. Good to have you back.

 

[Mr2Bits]

Dont do drugs folks....except edibles, those are great!

 

[jdh5484]

Dont do drugs folks....except edibles, those are great!

6-6 ?

It could happen.

Lose to the leghumpers?

Nope.

Not going to happen.

A common theme in the twitter replies is: no depth. That's what scares me too.

 

[TN G8tr]

Dont do drugs folks....except edibles, those are great!

I would expect nothing less from Stinchcum. He's nothing but a Dwag.

 

[neteng]

Coach made some comments about this week there will very much be competition for depth.

Sounds like the WRs had a much better day yesterday. Lots of talk about Whittemore making some highlight reel type catches and not dropping a single one thrown his way all day. The unrated Thai Chai*&%&^$-Bowman (he needs a nickname?) looking really good as well, also making some highlight reel type catches. I guess that can be taken different ways but hope its good news about Bowman and not bad news about everyone else.

N Wright is apparently looking really good as RB1 and returner. Also kicking a$$ is freshman Etienne.

Dean is also balling out.

 

[neteng]

Dont do drugs folks....except edibles, those are great!

Good Lord that is some doom and gloom chit

 

[TN G8tr]

The unrated Thai Chai*&%&^$-Bowman (he needs a nickname?)

Ok, how about Thai Chai

 

[Slug]

 

[oxrageous]

Richardson has ridiculous, effortless arm strength. Haven't been this excited about a player in years. Good thing I already have a #15 jersey in the closet from 14 years ago.

 

[jdh5484]

Watson going home and taking a nap after this ...