Sunbelt Billy stinks it up

[jdh5484]

Hey guys, I didn’t watch the game. How’d we do? How many TDs did we score? Asking for a friend.

Now ask about special teams.

 

[GatorInGeorgia]

Now ask about special teams.

Well we have one of the best special teams coaches in the country so I’m guessing that may have been one of the few bright spots for us today. Is that not the case?

 

[Silverback Gator]

Now ask about special teams.

If staff let practice go to focus on recruiting, and it pays off, so be it. But we needed a good showing here, or at least land some players from their recruiting efforts. From what I read, it does not seem we took advantage of the extra practices. So maybe staff was focused more on recruiting.

 

[jdh5484]

If staff let practice go to focus on recruiting, and it pays off, so be it. But we needed a good showing here, or land some players. From what I read, it does not seem we took advantage of the extra practices.

They should have opted out of the game and focused 100% on recruiting.

Those extra practices, in that short window, with signing day the following week , we're meaningless to the PROGRAM.

Regardless of the outcome of the game. imo.

Players reward? Players are rewarded with scholarships, tutors, meals, housing and ... two weeks to spend with family.

Bad strategy.

 

[gingerlover]

They should have opted out of the game and focused 100% on recruiting.

Those extra practices, in that short window, with signing day the following week , we're meaningless to the PROGRAM.

Regardless of the outcome of the game. imo.

Players reward? Players are rewarded with scholarships, tutors, meals, housing and ... two weeks to spend with family.

Bad strategy.

I agree but at the same time I feel it’s up to the players if they earn it. Some of them this is the best it’s gonna get regardless of outcome.

 

[MJMGator]

They should have opted out of the game and focused 100% on recruiting.

Those extra practices, in that short window, with signing day the following week , we're meaningless to the PROGRAM.

Regardless of the outcome of the game. imo.

Players reward? Players are rewarded with scholarships, tutors, meals, housing and ... two weeks to spend with family.

Bad strategy.

I don’t think the SEC would allow us to opt out without a good reason. The conference shares the bowl take.

 

[jdh5484]

I don’t think the SEC would allow us to opt out without a good reason. The conference shares the bowl take.

Get Vandy or Auburn to replace us. They still get paid.

 

[jdh5484]

I agree but at the same time I feel it’s up to the players if they earn it. Some of them this is the best it’s gonna get regardless of outcome.

Far worse things will happen to them in real life.

Just my opinion.

If it's REALLY about players making bank then opting out, I think a PROGRAM should be able to do the same.

Better potential ROI to keep recruiting.

 

[MJMGator]

Get Vandy or Auburn to replace us. They still get paid.

 

[Silverback Gator]

@Silverback Gator

They should have opted out of the game and focused 100% on recruiting.

Those extra practices, in that short window, with signing day the following week , we're meaningless to the PROGRAM.

Regardless of the outcome of the game. imo.

Players reward? Players are rewarded with scholarships, tutors, meals, housing and ... two weeks to spend with family.

Bad strategy.

In retrospect, it would have been less embarrassing to opt out. But to have won that game and finish strong recruiting was the goal, we think. If they pull this class out, that’s something.

 

[BassinGator]

I'm not so sure that an entire team opting out of their bowl game would look good to recruits or portal players, what about the seniors that get screwed out of the last game of their career? If I was said player I'm wondering if the TEAM would do that to me during my senior year.

 

[Gatorbait25]

Im kinda torn on which moniker I like better. Sunbelt Billy or Billy Taggert ? It’s a tough one but I lean to the former .

 

[FireFoley]

Im kinda torn on which moniker I like better. Sunbelt Billy or Billy Taggert ? It’s a tough one but I lean to the former .

You know whoever came up with Sling Blade upon his hiring was genius. But I have to admit that when I read "Billy Taggert" today in an article I laughed hard. I am going to say I am quite enamored with the accuracy of it.

 

[Gatormac2112]

 

[Gatorbait25]

You know whoever came up with Sling Blade upon his hiring was genius. But I have to admit that when I read "Billy Taggert" today in an article I laughed hard. I am going to say I am quite enamored with the accuracy of it.

I gotta good laugh out of it too.
Saying the name out loud draws a chuckle every time.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

It's coach potaters bc that sums up his looks, personality and energy perfectly.

 

[FireFoley]

It's coach potaters bc that sums up his looks, personality and energy perfectly.

True, but you have to admit that Billy Taggert sums up the coaching skills during the game and the way the team looks while on the field most of the time.

 

[abefroman]

 

[MertzJay26]

Kiffin was right there for the taking

Bump

 

[jdh5484]

Now ask about special teams.

Picking up where we left off last season.