- Jun 12, 2014
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Haven't had much that I've wanted to add on here lately (more on that later), but I thought I'd stop by to share a few thoughts:
*Watched only bits and pieces of the O&B game. c2 jr. came home for the weekend and we were out to eat at a local sports bar. Liked what I saw of Luke Del Rio. Probably most impressed with his poise and check downs. Seemed to know where all of the receivers were on each pass play. Makes me think that this kid, who could easily be called a journeyman, spent last year listening and learning. Yeah, I know it's just a Spring game against the 2's, but better this output than something less. Didn't see Appleby, so not sure what to think other than he is #2 or so as of now. Trask was not bad and though Franks' final stat line wasn't good, he's got the physical skills and is with, I believe, the right guys to develop him. The position should be in good shape (barring injury or stupid decisions) for a bit. Liked Massey and Whorton and Lewis looks poised to have a good season. The big RB is a player. Just got to, as many have stated, improve his ball security. OL should be better, but they've still got work to do and depth development may be atop the list. Defensively, the secondary looked pretty good (1's, of course) and the new LB (name escapes me) looked like a player in the making. DL appears solid and I think that Jefferson's move inside (which his body type seemed to indicate would happen when eyes were first laid on him last season) should pay dividends. All in all, probably the best O&B game in a while and the Spring wasn't rife with injuries as we've had. Also, can't forget the new kicker. Good to have a weapon at the position.
*This the first time I've felt like posting in a while. I usually drop by and read most days, but quite frankly, I've grown very weary of the constant negativity where Gator sports, especially football and basketball are concerned. As such, this place has all the appeal of a visit to the morgue for me right now. I know that this is a place for opinions, but it sure seems that the contrasting ones are predominant ("pumpers" vs. "realists," for example) and for me, at least, it has come to suck all the enjoyment out of talking Gator sports. Not demanding that anybody change (that's not my job), just hoping I can. Go Gators.
*Watched only bits and pieces of the O&B game. c2 jr. came home for the weekend and we were out to eat at a local sports bar. Liked what I saw of Luke Del Rio. Probably most impressed with his poise and check downs. Seemed to know where all of the receivers were on each pass play. Makes me think that this kid, who could easily be called a journeyman, spent last year listening and learning. Yeah, I know it's just a Spring game against the 2's, but better this output than something less. Didn't see Appleby, so not sure what to think other than he is #2 or so as of now. Trask was not bad and though Franks' final stat line wasn't good, he's got the physical skills and is with, I believe, the right guys to develop him. The position should be in good shape (barring injury or stupid decisions) for a bit. Liked Massey and Whorton and Lewis looks poised to have a good season. The big RB is a player. Just got to, as many have stated, improve his ball security. OL should be better, but they've still got work to do and depth development may be atop the list. Defensively, the secondary looked pretty good (1's, of course) and the new LB (name escapes me) looked like a player in the making. DL appears solid and I think that Jefferson's move inside (which his body type seemed to indicate would happen when eyes were first laid on him last season) should pay dividends. All in all, probably the best O&B game in a while and the Spring wasn't rife with injuries as we've had. Also, can't forget the new kicker. Good to have a weapon at the position.
*This the first time I've felt like posting in a while. I usually drop by and read most days, but quite frankly, I've grown very weary of the constant negativity where Gator sports, especially football and basketball are concerned. As such, this place has all the appeal of a visit to the morgue for me right now. I know that this is a place for opinions, but it sure seems that the contrasting ones are predominant ("pumpers" vs. "realists," for example) and for me, at least, it has come to suck all the enjoyment out of talking Gator sports. Not demanding that anybody change (that's not my job), just hoping I can. Go Gators.
