- Sep 8, 2014
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(from gatorcountry recruiting board):
Greetings:
The class sits in limbo at 18 commits. UF picked up Nigel Bethel and has lost Jamar Chase. That UF has had only one public de-commit is remarkable. There is a lot going on although it is not happening in a public manor. Here goes.
I reported last week that UF would get a commit over the weekend. It did in the form of the previously mentioned Bethel. I almost didn’t put it out there because even though it seemed reliable it seemed implausible. Also, I didn’t hear anyone else saying anything about a new commit. So I asked myself what if I told you guys and then it didn’t happen, well 4 beers later and I said WTH, I put it out there. I was not told who it was going to be, only that it was a kid from South Florida.
Bethel: I have never seen him play nor watched his film. He is fast and he is not real big, listed 160 I believe. Let’s face it, he is not rated as high as others but I’m not going to bash the kid. He wanted to come to UF and the coach (Shannon) said yes. The next coach will need to honor it IMO.
Chase: The new guy will most certainly try to get him back in the fold. That said, I expect him to commit in the next week or so. I’m guessing LSU but I have never thought he has truly wanted to go there.
What’s Next: The staff and leaders of this class are trying to hold it together. I believe you have a core group of 12 -14 guys who are coming to UF regardless.
Scwartz: He keeps getting mentioned so I will address what I know. He will either come to UF or go to Houston to run track. He is not going to decide until after his season and gets the OK from the New Guy that he can do both at UF. Carl Lewis is a big sell and Anthony has to consider which sport he could potentially make the most money in. He is fast but does not have the size most NFL teams look for so he could be sold on track being his future money maker. Regardless, a decision is not close.
Really: It’s 6:30 am as I write this so I can’t blame it on beer, but it is possible that UF will get another commit this weekend. This would not be a shocker as I already have him projected in the class.
William Barnes: You may have seen the thread where Barnes advocated for Frost as the next coach. I think you can read a lot into that. Hint Hint: If he didn’t want to come to UF why would he care who the coach is.
OL: I still believe UF will have a very good O-line class. Add Barnes and Tillotsen but I expect NPF to go elsewhere at this point.
Coaching Search: Am I hearing stuff, yes. Is it specific, no. UF is keeping a lid on things as best they can. You will begin to hear rumors soon, even if people have to make them up. My concern is that although UF seems to have a good pool of coaches they all have questions. Either lack of HC experience, win loss record, or stronger ties to another school that may soon enter the coaching market. What UF would like IMO is to not appear to go to the 2nd, 3rd or 4th choice. What you will hear publicly is this is our guy and the only coach we offered. While that could be true I can tell you that several feelers have been sent out and I can tell you that at least one coach has contacted UF.
Misery and Company: Over the next 2-3 weeks, look for some schools to enter the coaching market as teams make their moves. Out west, FSU will have some turnover even if not at the top. Their fans are screaming loud about certain assistant coaches. A loss to UF would drive them nuts this year.In the SEC, you could have changes at Arkansas, UT and MS if Mullen moves. UF helped Barry Odom tremendously. Missuri is bad and a flat uninspred effort has their fans thinking they are better than they are.Despite a nice story by SEC country, David Shaw will not leave Stanford for the UF job. Some say that Norvel has his eye on Arkansas and some say he is the front runner for UF. The concern with Frost is family ties to Nebraska. The Frost are having a child and anyone with kids knows all about being close to grandparents. GrandPa and Grand Ma Frost still live in Nebraska. Stoops retired, please leave the man alone. Lane Kiffin will move to another school if I’m a betting man. UT fans are even starting to consider bringing him back. I’ve never hated Lane, I just felt he was immature and his career progressed too fast.
Last words: Try and enjoy the rest of the year. I’m looking forward to UGA and Bama in the SECCG, I think it will be a heck of a game. UF/FSU could be a wild one. ND and UM is an interesting matchup this week. I see turmoil ahead for the final four teams. Some conference or two is going to be pissed when they are not represented in the playoff. Remember, there is always alcohol.
Greetings:
The class sits in limbo at 18 commits. UF picked up Nigel Bethel and has lost Jamar Chase. That UF has had only one public de-commit is remarkable. There is a lot going on although it is not happening in a public manor. Here goes.
I reported last week that UF would get a commit over the weekend. It did in the form of the previously mentioned Bethel. I almost didn’t put it out there because even though it seemed reliable it seemed implausible. Also, I didn’t hear anyone else saying anything about a new commit. So I asked myself what if I told you guys and then it didn’t happen, well 4 beers later and I said WTH, I put it out there. I was not told who it was going to be, only that it was a kid from South Florida.
Bethel: I have never seen him play nor watched his film. He is fast and he is not real big, listed 160 I believe. Let’s face it, he is not rated as high as others but I’m not going to bash the kid. He wanted to come to UF and the coach (Shannon) said yes. The next coach will need to honor it IMO.
Chase: The new guy will most certainly try to get him back in the fold. That said, I expect him to commit in the next week or so. I’m guessing LSU but I have never thought he has truly wanted to go there.
What’s Next: The staff and leaders of this class are trying to hold it together. I believe you have a core group of 12 -14 guys who are coming to UF regardless.
Scwartz: He keeps getting mentioned so I will address what I know. He will either come to UF or go to Houston to run track. He is not going to decide until after his season and gets the OK from the New Guy that he can do both at UF. Carl Lewis is a big sell and Anthony has to consider which sport he could potentially make the most money in. He is fast but does not have the size most NFL teams look for so he could be sold on track being his future money maker. Regardless, a decision is not close.
Really: It’s 6:30 am as I write this so I can’t blame it on beer, but it is possible that UF will get another commit this weekend. This would not be a shocker as I already have him projected in the class.
William Barnes: You may have seen the thread where Barnes advocated for Frost as the next coach. I think you can read a lot into that. Hint Hint: If he didn’t want to come to UF why would he care who the coach is.
OL: I still believe UF will have a very good O-line class. Add Barnes and Tillotsen but I expect NPF to go elsewhere at this point.
Coaching Search: Am I hearing stuff, yes. Is it specific, no. UF is keeping a lid on things as best they can. You will begin to hear rumors soon, even if people have to make them up. My concern is that although UF seems to have a good pool of coaches they all have questions. Either lack of HC experience, win loss record, or stronger ties to another school that may soon enter the coaching market. What UF would like IMO is to not appear to go to the 2nd, 3rd or 4th choice. What you will hear publicly is this is our guy and the only coach we offered. While that could be true I can tell you that several feelers have been sent out and I can tell you that at least one coach has contacted UF.
Misery and Company: Over the next 2-3 weeks, look for some schools to enter the coaching market as teams make their moves. Out west, FSU will have some turnover even if not at the top. Their fans are screaming loud about certain assistant coaches. A loss to UF would drive them nuts this year.In the SEC, you could have changes at Arkansas, UT and MS if Mullen moves. UF helped Barry Odom tremendously. Missuri is bad and a flat uninspred effort has their fans thinking they are better than they are.Despite a nice story by SEC country, David Shaw will not leave Stanford for the UF job. Some say that Norvel has his eye on Arkansas and some say he is the front runner for UF. The concern with Frost is family ties to Nebraska. The Frost are having a child and anyone with kids knows all about being close to grandparents. GrandPa and Grand Ma Frost still live in Nebraska. Stoops retired, please leave the man alone. Lane Kiffin will move to another school if I’m a betting man. UT fans are even starting to consider bringing him back. I’ve never hated Lane, I just felt he was immature and his career progressed too fast.
Last words: Try and enjoy the rest of the year. I’m looking forward to UGA and Bama in the SECCG, I think it will be a heck of a game. UF/FSU could be a wild one. ND and UM is an interesting matchup this week. I see turmoil ahead for the final four teams. Some conference or two is going to be pissed when they are not represented in the playoff. Remember, there is always alcohol.