Florida adds another Townsend to the roster

[SGG]

https://www.seccountry.com/florida/florida-adds-former-tennessee-punter-tommy-townsend-to-the-roster

It looks like the Florida and Tennessee rivalry just added another layer of intrigue.

Florida updated its roster and former Volunteer punter Tommy Townsend is now a member of the Florida Gators.

Townsend redshirted in his freshman season at Tennessee. Townsend is also the brother of current Gator punter Johnny Townsend. Johnny was named to the Ray Guy Awardpreseason watch list. Tommy was one of the top collegiate punters in the class of 2015. Tennessee’s Trevor Daniel was also a member of the Ray Guy Award watch list.

Both brothers played at Boone High School in Orlando, Fla.

 

[MJMGator]

Going to require a lot of rehabilitation.

 

[rogdochar]

"Both Townsend brothers graduated from Boom High School" ??

So with a year lay-out Tommy will be elgible as a redshirt freshman in 2017 ??
Assuming Johnny stays, Johnny's senior year will be Tommy's R-freshman season, leaving
us with a top R-sophomore punter in 2018 without missing a beat. Have I got this correct ?

 

[MidwestChomp]

If I was Johnny, I would have kicked the crap outta my little brother for picking UT.

 

[TLB]

I believe Tommy would be a R-So, but yes, he'd be there to pick up where his brother leaves off upon graduation.

 

[heavychevy]

i wish my parents would've sent me to punting camp has a little jit. best job on a football field besides thumbing the cheerleaders.

 

[rogdochar]

I believe Tommy would be a R-So, but yes, he'd be there to pick up where his brother leaves off upon graduation.

I'm loving the ongoing Snoopy avatars, TLB.

 

[NavetG8r]

I'm loving the ongoing Snoopy avatars, TLB.

Me too.

 

[TN G8tr]

Lets just hope the punting traits run in the family. Townsend is going to be a big weapon for us this year.

 

[CGgater]

Lets just hope the punting traits run in the family. Townsend is going to be a big weapon for us this year.

I read that little bro was a highly rated punter coming out of high school, so chances are good that he'll be okay.

 

[rogdochar]

Tommy was a H.S. All American punter. = added bonus, he comes as a walk-on.

 

[TLB]

I'm loving the ongoing Snoopy avatars, TLB.

Me too.

Thanks! I like them too, and try to change it up weekly-ish.

 

[TLB]

Tommy was a H.S. All American punter. = added bonus, he comes as a walk-on.

That's great news!

 

[AlexDaGator]

You know he copied that UT playbook before he gave it back to Butch Jones.


Alex.

 

[TLB]

You mean they have a playbook?

Or, that he gave Butch one?

Even if they have one now, will the coaches ever use it, or continue to shoot from the hip and blow games?

 

[MJMGator]

You know he copied that UT playbook before he gave it back to Butch Jones.


Alex.

It looks just like the one we used to have when we had a running back playing QB.