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Yea, we were bubble screen U. Not anymore baby!
Freshman WR Hype
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Yea, we were bubble screen U. Not anymore baby!
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He didn't need 3 seconds in the Spring game, usually 3 steps. I know it was the spring game, but I think he has a good grasp on the offense
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The hype continues.....
http://florida.247sports.com/Bolt/UF-quarterbacks-still-raving-about-newcomers-at-receiver-46749976
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- There was a lot of hype around Florida's young receivers going into fall camp. After a productive offseason of player-run practices, players and coaches alike were excited to see the young guns strap on the pads to see what they really have.
So far so good.
"I keep forgetting that they are freshmen, because they can all play," quarterback Luke Del Rio said. "We can only have five eligible at a time, but they will continue to work themselves out. They are doing a great job of making it a tough decision. Hopefully they all play. I think they all have the ability to play this year, but it is up to the coaching staff."
Three newcomers impressed this spring, and they might be the most ready to make contributions on the field this fall. Junior college target Dre Massey is likely to have the biggest impact.
Massey has been a force in the slot in fall camp and is pushing for the starting job. He had two touchdowns in Saturday's scrimmage for the Gators and continues to be a guy who can work underneath and make things happen after the catch. Perhaps the most impressive quality about Massey, though, is his ability to pluck the ball out of the air.
For a player who stands just 5 foot 9, he plays a whole lot bigger.
"We've got so much good young talent mixed with some of the older guys and there's just so much depth," quarterback Austin Appleby said. "The biggest thing is the way that they compete. Again, that's the biggest thing that has caught my attention this summer -- the way that guys go about their business. When the ball's in the air, there's a mentality that it's ours. It's going to end up in our hands or it's going to end up being in nobody's hands.
"Those guys have really, really taken it upon themselves and this offense to put the work in in the summer, to build the chemistry and the timing with the quarterback and now we're able to just go out there and play fast and go play decisively and go play to the best of our ability. Again, it's a thing where it doesn't matter who's in the game because we've got all the faith in the world in them."
One guy who was expected to make a major impact had a bright start to fall camp but has been limited by a hamstring injury. That's Tyrie Cleveland, who came in as the nation's No. 2 prospect at receiver.
Both he and Rick Wells, who also face felony charges stemming from a BB gun incident earlier this summer, have been out of practice lately with hamstring injuries.
When available, though, both could also join Massey and early enrollees Freddie Swainand Joshua Hammond in pushing for playing time. Jim McElwain said it Friday. Fans might need a program to identify some of the players making plays for the Gators this fall.
"It feels like a completely different team, to be honest," Del Rio said. "There were a lot of (Will) Muschamp guys last year and they are good guys, but coach Mac looks for certain types of guys and he’s done a good of recruiting them. We are excited for the season."
http://florida.247sports.com/Bolt/UF-quarterbacks-still-raving-about-newcomers-at-receiver-46749976
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- There was a lot of hype around Florida's young receivers going into fall camp. After a productive offseason of player-run practices, players and coaches alike were excited to see the young guns strap on the pads to see what they really have.
So far so good.
"I keep forgetting that they are freshmen, because they can all play," quarterback Luke Del Rio said. "We can only have five eligible at a time, but they will continue to work themselves out. They are doing a great job of making it a tough decision. Hopefully they all play. I think they all have the ability to play this year, but it is up to the coaching staff."
Three newcomers impressed this spring, and they might be the most ready to make contributions on the field this fall. Junior college target Dre Massey is likely to have the biggest impact.
Massey has been a force in the slot in fall camp and is pushing for the starting job. He had two touchdowns in Saturday's scrimmage for the Gators and continues to be a guy who can work underneath and make things happen after the catch. Perhaps the most impressive quality about Massey, though, is his ability to pluck the ball out of the air.
For a player who stands just 5 foot 9, he plays a whole lot bigger.
"We've got so much good young talent mixed with some of the older guys and there's just so much depth," quarterback Austin Appleby said. "The biggest thing is the way that they compete. Again, that's the biggest thing that has caught my attention this summer -- the way that guys go about their business. When the ball's in the air, there's a mentality that it's ours. It's going to end up in our hands or it's going to end up being in nobody's hands.
"Those guys have really, really taken it upon themselves and this offense to put the work in in the summer, to build the chemistry and the timing with the quarterback and now we're able to just go out there and play fast and go play decisively and go play to the best of our ability. Again, it's a thing where it doesn't matter who's in the game because we've got all the faith in the world in them."
One guy who was expected to make a major impact had a bright start to fall camp but has been limited by a hamstring injury. That's Tyrie Cleveland, who came in as the nation's No. 2 prospect at receiver.
Both he and Rick Wells, who also face felony charges stemming from a BB gun incident earlier this summer, have been out of practice lately with hamstring injuries.
When available, though, both could also join Massey and early enrollees Freddie Swainand Joshua Hammond in pushing for playing time. Jim McElwain said it Friday. Fans might need a program to identify some of the players making plays for the Gators this fall.
"It feels like a completely different team, to be honest," Del Rio said. "There were a lot of (Will) Muschamp guys last year and they are good guys, but coach Mac looks for certain types of guys and he’s done a good of recruiting them. We are excited for the season."
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I have a feeling Fulwood is gon surprise you two window lickers this season
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I would be pleasantly surprised. Callaway, Powell/Massey, Worton, Goolsby/Lewis and pass-catching running backs should be able to put up sufficient points in a passing attack. If Fulwood or one of the Freshmen - though I'm not holding my breath - can fill the void left by DRob, and it's not a very big one, we can be prolific through the air (assuming improved o-line and QB play).
I have my doubts. Of course, we all know the light turned on for Debose at the end, so there's that....
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Thanks. Now I'll have to watch the season from my bed because my stomach muscles are all torn up from laughing so hard.
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Brandon Powell, when healthy, loves the goal line more than any receiver we have had in a long time and he always knows exactly where it is. Not so good on returns, though.
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Updated rosters from back when ncaa games were made and he was originally Harvin
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I agree. I think the same thing that happened last season will happen this season. Fulwood will be the starter at the beginning of the season, then someone will take his spot.
