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BSpn all-freshman. He played considerable minutes until he got hurt about midway through the season. Since we are so thin at LB, this looks like it would be a good player to take.
I don't think he wants to be part of the ass-kicking by the new coach that's coming.
Exactly. And what's even worse it is a clear indication he has not interest in putting in the work.
After having watched a lot of film on him I'd say he's about the 12th best LB in the country. Maybe the 108th player in the country. Definitely a 4*.
Yes... a QB that just tied the Big 10 record for most 300+ yard passing games in a season (I know, big 10, but still).I'm really having trouble trying to figure out what's going on inside his head. He knows AR will most likely be the starter next year and they seemed to have a connection. Seems a very strange decision to me. I haven't looked at MD. much, do they have a really prolific passer at QB or something?
I actually think transferring was a good move for Copeland. Any QB is a massive upgrade compared to EJ and while Copeland is a run-of-the-mill WR in the SEC, he could have a breakout season against the soft azz Big 10 defenses, which will set him up well for the NFL draft.I'm really having trouble trying to figure out what's going on inside his head. He knows AR will most likely be the starter next year and they seemed to have a connection. Seems a very strange decision to me. I haven't looked at MD. much, do they have a really prolific passer at QB or something?
I watched ULL's bowl game, did you? He took a lot of shots down the field. If you also watched the GFPN's film breakdown of the game, you'll see he had receivers running open but the QB just wasn't seeing them and getting them the ball (reminded me a LOT of EJ). AR15 will thrive in his offense if it stays very similar. Our #1 and #2 receivers will also do well imo. Just based on what I saw and heard James talking about on that film breakdown. Someone already said the QB at MD is Tua's little bro I think? That may have something to do with it also. He may feel like Tua's little bro will get him the ball more often. It's his choice, but I honestly doubt the transfer will get him better notice from the NFL. EJ is transferring by the way. He won't be throwing to any of the UF receivers next year.I actually think transferring was a good move for Copeland. Any QB is a massive upgrade compared to EJ and while Copeland is a run-of-the-mill WR in the SEC, he could have a breakout season against the soft azz Big 10 defenses, which will set him up well for the NFL draft.
Additionally, Napier employs a run heavy offense, not particularly attractive to a WR that will be required to take on more of a downfield blocking role.
With a 2 and 7 year old running my life, I can assure you I watched zero ULL football this year :). That being said, ULL had 160 more rush attempts in 2021 (565-405), 129 in 2020 (439-310) and 161 more rush attempts (574-413) in 2019, so the stats certainly point to a run heavy offense. I can understand Copeland’s decision, but I agree with you, no chance in hell I leave FL.I watched ULL's bowl game, did you? He took a lot of shots down the field. If you also watched the GFPN's film breakdown of the game, you'll see he had receivers running open but the QB just wasn't seeing them and getting them the ball (reminded me a LOT of EJ). AR15 will thrive in his offense if it stays very similar. Our #1 and #2 receivers will also do well imo. Just based on what I saw and heard James talking about on that film breakdown. Someone already said the QB at MD is Tua's little bro I think? That may have something to do with it also. He may feel like Tua's little bro will get him the ball more often. It's his choice, but I honestly doubt the transfer will get him better notice from the NFL. EJ is transferring by the way. He won't be throwing to any of the UF receivers next year.
They also didn't have Anthony Richardson throwing darts all over the field with his huge arm. Copeland's biggest chance was staying at UF and being the big deep threat for AR next year.With a 2 and 7 year old running my life, I can assure you I watched zero ULL football this year :). That being said, ULL had 160 more rush attempts in 2021 (565-405), 129 in 2020 (439-310) and 161 more rush attempts (574-413) in 2019, so the stats certainly point to a run heavy offense. I can understand Copeland’s decision, but I agree with you, no chance in hell I leave FL.
Tua's skills or Maryland's pass-schemes make use of Tua's quick scan for primary then secondary receivers. Then he fires a fastball to where that WR will soon be in stride. Will Copeland adapt to those unfamiliar sets of demands.? Will his hands be sure.? Will his route running be true enough.?? He has been mal-trained his whole career. We'll have to wait to see.??
Copeland will do well in the right situation. He may just need more game reps. EJ is terrible. Taters O does feature the long ball but not very many intermediate or short passes. I thought Copelands strength was supposed to be after the catch ? Anyway ... Good luck to him.Yes... a QB that just tied the Big 10 record for most 300+ yard passing games in a season (I know, big 10, but still).
105th ... at least. Give me a break.After having watched a lot of film on him I'd say he's about the 12th best LB in the country. Maybe the 108th player in the country. Definitely a 4*.
Maybe, if he works a little. It's been obvious he's been an entitled, cocky, lazy ass his entire time at Florida. Hard to see that changing.Copeland will do well in the right situation.