Thoughts on Kelvin Taylor

[BMF]

He'd probably put Herndon out there as the starter. I believe he is a Senior. Although he also has put the ball on the ground, even if JMac wants to blame Treon. The ball was put in his gut.

Yes, Herndon has gotten 1 carry (after game 1) and he immediately fumbled.


I think LSU and UGA have shown the value of the FB. I know Bama uses one (and used one when McElwain was there). I'd like to see us develop a good FB....and use him. Especially while we have OL issues. Next year's OL is still going to be young, w/ 2 new starters and several true Sophmores.

It's game 8...I was really hoping the OL would have improved more by now.

 

[NavetG8r]

It's game 8...I was really hoping the OL would have improved more by now.

Typically, it takes 2 off seasons in the weight room for O-Linemen to be SEC ready. That's the problem. Because of our lack of depth, we're forced to play true Freshmen and redshirt Freshmen just to field an Offensive Line. They aren't SEC ready strength wise. Nothing we can do but weather the storm this season and hope they make significant progress in the upcoming off season.

 

[Alagator]

Hmmmm, somehow I thought it was the exact opposite. Crunk hurt and Scarlett unable to hold onto the ball.

I think you're right.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

It's game 8...I was really hoping the OL would have improved more by now.

They aren't going to improve during the season. These kids are getting cortisone shots in their joints and sitting in ice whirlpools just to be able to play each week. You can bet everyone of them is dinged up. It's just a question of how much.

If we have a big improvement, it will be after bowl prep. We may have a little improvement next game after an off week, which is often a hellish week for the players BTW because the coaches feel like they can push them. It's also enough time for the coaches to move kids around or change schemes. It's hard to do that with only 20 hours of practice during a game week, some of which should be devoted to ST although I'm not sure this coaching staff has done that.

 

[jmskjrgator]

We are suppose to have this guy starting in the spring. I think
he could be a game changer.
http://www.scout.com/player/178663-d-anfernee-mcgriff?year=2014&s=143

 

[Swamp Donkey]

He's very Derrick Henry-ish IMO.

 

[t-gator]

Typically, it takes 2 off seasons in the weight room for O-Linemen to be SEC ready. That's the problem. Because of our lack of depth, we're forced to play true Freshmen and redshirt Freshmen just to field an Offensive Line. They aren't SEC ready strength wise. Nothing we can do but weather the storm this season and hope they make significant progress in the upcoming off season.

We also have a one maybe two juco transfers come in aswell this signing class. Our oline should actually be pretty solid next year.

 

[URGatorBait]

We are suppose to have this guy starting in the spring. I think
he could be a game changer.
http://www.scout.com/player/178663-d-anfernee-mcgriff?year=2014&s=143

Does he really run a 4.34 40 at that size?

I read somewhere we have to recruit him again this year too. Though his twitter appears to be all gator. Apparently Auburn is supposed to be renewing their push for him.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Apparently Auburn is supposed to be renewing their push for him.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. If he goes somewhere else, I'll bet my left leg it isn't Awbarn.

Muskstank accomplished.

 

[GatorJ]

He's all Gator.

 

[BMF]

I'm looking forward to Mark Thompson, the JUCO kid. 6'2 230lbs, the top JUCO RB in the country and #6 overall JUCO player:

http://247sports.com/Player/Mark-Thompson-79851

 

[WobbleGator]

Here's hoping we get the KT performance from last year's ugay game, this year.

 

[Circle City Gator]

JUCOs are rarely everything they're purported to be, and they have never competed at the SEC level. Believing they can come in right away and play at SEC speed and strength is wishful thinking. It happens, but not very often.

 

[URGatorBait]

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. If he goes somewhere else, I'll bet my left leg it isn't Awbarn.

Muskstank accomplished.

Oh I'm not saying he'll go, just that Auburn is taking another shot at him.
Most of his stuff on twitter is Gator so I'd bet he'll probably still be coming here. Dude is huge and fast. Our own Fournette perhaps?

 

[Jand3k]

Between him and Thompson and the current stable of RB's already on our roster, UF will be loaded at the position for 2016!!!!

It'll be a good problem to have.

 

[williston_gator]

Presented without comment or opinionosgators: #Gators average 2.86 yards per rushing attempt during SEC play, last in the conference.

 

[ATXGator]

I think KT is doing a good job. He isn't amazing, but he is also running behind an offensive line that has a lot of issues and against LSU he was running against a D that was keying off the run to force Treon to pass the ball. If Will was playing the D would have been respecting the pass more and that in itself would have opened more lanes for KT. Georgia is going to do the same thing... they are going to load the box and force Treon to beat them with his arm. Treon needs to make some plays throwing the ball early to make UGA drop back and respect the pass.

 

[GatorJB]

Oh I'm not saying he'll go, just that Auburn is taking another shot at him.
Most of his stuff on twitter is Gator so I'd bet he'll probably still be coming here. Dude is huge and fast. Our own Fournette perhaps?

Don't get your hopes up. Fournette is a once in a decade type player and easily the best RB since Adrian Peterson. McGriff will probably be more similar to a healthy Matt Jones, which isn't a bad thing.

Regarding KT, I think he is doing well this year considering the blocking that he is getting on the O-line. Those guys are simply not strong enough yet to push many guys around. Fantastic coaching is the only reason why they are barely serviceable this year. I expect the running game will be significantly better next year just because the O-line will be physically and mentally stronger. The future is very bright.

 

[TheDouglas78]

I think KT is doing a good job. He isn't amazing, but he is also running behind an offensive line that has a lot of issues and against LSU he was running against a D that was keying off the run to force Treon to pass the ball. If Will was playing the D would have been respecting the pass more and that in itself would have opened more lanes for KT. Georgia is going to do the same thing... they are going to load the box and force Treon to beat them with his arm. Treon needs to make some plays throwing the ball early to make UGA drop back and respect the pass.

Treon beat then with 3-6 passing last year... 12 attempts this year?

 

[ATXGator]

Treon beat then with 3-6 passing last year... 12 attempts this year?

Not sure if you noticed, but our OL is not the same as last year... plus... UGA might be a little focused on the run after what happened last year.