Where is Andre Debose?

[Concrete Helmet]

I love this board. I've never been on one that seems to have as many opinionated yet informed followers of all things involving Gator football or at least it seems that way to me. Anyhow I just have to ask a question that's been bothering me since reading all the practice updates....Where is Andre Debose ??? And in the long run do any of you think he has a noticeable season this year ? If so will it be limited to strictly a specialist on KO returns, or is there more ? I hate to say it but I;m wondering if the offseason build up to his return is no different that that of Jeremy Brown from the last couple of years.

 

[bradgator2]

I heard he had a boot on and plans on red-shirting.

 

[Gator Fever]

I think he missed one practice due to graduating but I remember reading in one of the practices they were using him on a bunch of sweeps etc.

 

[crosscreekcooter]

The boot was a ploy. Andre actually has been on a secret body=shaping routine and not rehabbing injuries. He is now up to 315 lbs of solid muscle and will be working primarily with special teams as the long-snapper for the punt team. This will prove to be his breakout year.

 

[NavetG8r]

He's cleared for full contact, but I get the impression he's being handled with kid gloves. He's a 8th year RS Senior, he doesn't need a lot of practice.

 

[Concrete Helmet]

Ask an annoying question....well you know the rest.

 

[JC_Gator]

In all seriousness, the coaches are limiting his reps. He simply doesn't have the opportunities the others have.

 

[Concrete Helmet]

I think he missed one practice due to graduating but I remember reading in one of the practices they were using him on a bunch of sweeps etc.

What about actually catching passes, the only one I remember hearing about he dropped.

 

[SaltGator]

He's an awesome kick returner, hopefully he can stay healthy this year.

 

[NavetG8r]

In all seriousness, the coaches are limiting his reps. He simply doesn't have the opportunities the others have.

I thought I kind of said that...

 

[Swamp Donkey]

He's a great kick returner, nothing more. (Not that it isn't enough.) Trying to make him into a receiver is a waste of time.

 

[sonomagator]

He and Driskel graduated on sat so he was given the day off, right now he's out with swelling in his knee should be back in a day or two. He's done allright by all indications, JC and Navet are right they're limiting his work.

 

[LagoonGator68]

He and JD are specializing in 20 yd. races this year for the track team.

 

[Concrete Helmet]

In all seriousness, the coaches are limiting his reps. He simply doesn't have the opportunities the others have.

Does this make you wonder about how effective he will be going forward though. He hasn't really played any meaningful football in 2 years. I think I'd be making him do a few more reps to shake the rust off and see if his knee will hold up. If not can he really be counted on ? BTW, I'm not hating on the guy, I'm just starting to wonder.

 

[Ray Finkle]

If he stays healthy and stays on the coaches' good sides he will do very well at WR. You guys that don't believe that are kidding yourselves.

 

[Swamp Queen]

If he stays healthy and stays on the coaches' good sides he will do very well at WR. You guys that don't believe that are kidding yourselves.

Well, take a look at the guys who don't believe that and tell me if you're shocked at the names you see.

 

[t-gator]

I never understood the Percy comparison. I thought his ability and body type was more like desean Jackson. I'm not saying he's as good by any means I'm just saying if he stayed healthy and hit his full potential that would be a more suitable comparison

 

[t-gator]

He's a great kick returner, nothing more. (Not that it isn't enough.) Trying to make him into a receiver is a waste of time.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

If he stays healthy and stays on the coaches' good sides he will do very well at WR. You guys that don't believe that are kidding yourselves.

In his last year that he actually played (and was healthy), he caught three catches for 15 yards. In the last 5 years, he has a total of 500 yards receiving.

Yeah, he's probably going to be an all American this year, because this is the year he will finally figured it out. Unless he's hurt. Like today.

 

[Bernardo de la Paz]

I've never been on one that seems to have as many opinionated yet informed followers of all things involving Gator football.

Informed? I think you've got this place all wrong.