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re: How much better will Florida's offense be in 2014?
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:29 pm to Wishnitwas1998
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:29 pm to Wishnitwas1998
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Also, can y'all explain to me the reasoning that Driskel will be better this year?
Well, Driskel is a red shirt junior. He has a lot of experience. 17 starts. And he hasn't been terrible in those games, expect for the 3 losses. UF has won 14 of his 17 starts, (he didn't finish2 because of injury) that's not bad.
He is athletic, and mobile, with a good arm, and an off season analysis by the coaching staff indicated that, with Driskel at QB, the UF offense was A LOT better in the shotgun compared to when they were under center. Hence, the hire of Roper, and the move to an offense that is universally operated out of the shotgun. Instead of turning his back to the field, Driskel now gets to watch the full progression of the play, and apparently, he's better at that. I haven't gone through play by play to see it, but I'll take the coaches word for it.
Driskel has a nice short and intermediate pass, although he'll never be elite because he doesn't have good touch on deep throws. But given his experience, and his talent, the only thing that is really missing is decent coaching and good players around him. Everyone seems to feel this is Muschamp's most talented offense, so as long as the coaching isn't bust, we have hope that he'll have a decent year.
That's the reasoning.
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Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:29 pm to slayerxing
One thing to correct...though it may be at JC level, Drew Sarvary played in 10 games at Tyler Junior College.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:30 pm to KajunGator
Yeah I didn't include his JUCO snaps, only snaps taken at UF on offense -
I could have added a lot of experience for Max Garcia - who started for 2 years at Maryland, and 1 year of starting experience for Tyler Moore at Nebraska.
It's a very experienced OL this year.
I could have added a lot of experience for Max Garcia - who started for 2 years at Maryland, and 1 year of starting experience for Tyler Moore at Nebraska.
It's a very experienced OL this year.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:30 pm to Wishnitwas1998
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Also, can y'all explain to me the reasoning that Driskel will be better this year?
Well, he only played 2 full games last year I believe.
He's never been healthy a full year.
The main reasoning for any belief that he will be "better" (I guess the rant wants him to have a 75% completion %age) is that he'll be playing in the offense that he was recruited for in the first place.
Who has said he'll be better for sure? Who the frick knows? How do we know that whole UG team won't be arrested and kicked off the team for doing blow off each other's butts under their sacred arch?
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:31 pm to Wishnitwas1998
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I'm not sure Boom can deliver one
He's not going to. Roper is.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:32 pm to slayerxing
Depends, the only WR I remember from Florida last year was Patton, and he's gone. Who is going to breakout?
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:33 pm to Korin
I think driskel will be better. New OC who will make it simple and has been successful. Plus driskel being a year older and smarter. Last year has gotta leave a horrible taste in their mouth, I think mischance will turn it around this year. Be a tough game in ttown!
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:35 pm to TigerCruise
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Who is going to breakout?
I expect Dubose to be good.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:35 pm to TigerCruise
Well, that is a subject of great debate, the WR position at Florida.
There are a number of players poised to have "breakout" years, depending on how you define that term.
Demarcus Robinson was supposed to be the savior of the offense in 2013, but he had a lot of off the field issues. He missed 5 games with suspension. He is back, and all accounts indicate he is more focused. He is the only WR on the team that has the total package of speed, size, strength, and big play ability.
Ahmad Fulwood, relatively speaking, was coming on at the end of last year. He's big, 6'4, and has good hands. He was highly recruited, and people think he is going to blow up this year with a healthy OL and QB to get him the ball. He is the starter as of today opposite Quntin Dunbar, who is a solid senior WR that will be starting for the 3rd straight year.
Andre Debose is healthy for the first time in a while, and people think he might contribute, but no one knows how much.
Chris Thompson is another sophomore that played sparingly last year, who is expected to be a deep ball threat this year with his speed.
The slot is sort of underwhelming, and there are a lot of people fighting to play there so I won't even mention it. Lattroy Pittman is the starter, but a lot of people are hoping Valdez Showers or Alvin Bailey can win the position.
But the fact that there is so much competition at the position, after having barely any competition for many years, gives a lot of UF fans hope, although most people are in a "wait and see" mode for the whole unit.
There are a number of players poised to have "breakout" years, depending on how you define that term.
Demarcus Robinson was supposed to be the savior of the offense in 2013, but he had a lot of off the field issues. He missed 5 games with suspension. He is back, and all accounts indicate he is more focused. He is the only WR on the team that has the total package of speed, size, strength, and big play ability.
Ahmad Fulwood, relatively speaking, was coming on at the end of last year. He's big, 6'4, and has good hands. He was highly recruited, and people think he is going to blow up this year with a healthy OL and QB to get him the ball. He is the starter as of today opposite Quntin Dunbar, who is a solid senior WR that will be starting for the 3rd straight year.
Andre Debose is healthy for the first time in a while, and people think he might contribute, but no one knows how much.
Chris Thompson is another sophomore that played sparingly last year, who is expected to be a deep ball threat this year with his speed.
The slot is sort of underwhelming, and there are a lot of people fighting to play there so I won't even mention it. Lattroy Pittman is the starter, but a lot of people are hoping Valdez Showers or Alvin Bailey can win the position.
But the fact that there is so much competition at the position, after having barely any competition for many years, gives a lot of UF fans hope, although most people are in a "wait and see" mode for the whole unit.
This post was edited on 7/24/14 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:36 pm to TigerCruise
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Who is going to breakout?
Keep your eyes on Dunbar and Robinson
eta: If McGee shows up for us like he did for UVA...he will be a major contributor in our offense
This post was edited on 7/24/14 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:36 pm to Prettyboy Floyd
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I expect Dubose to be good.
You should facebook him then. You are the only one I've met that believes that.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:38 pm to slayerxing
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How much better will Florida's offense be in 2014?
Good news is they almost certainly will be better than last year.
Better news is I think they get back on top of the WLOCP this year
Bad news (or good depending on how you feel about it) I don't think it saves Boom's job.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:39 pm to Mr.Sinister
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I don't think it saves Boom's job.
Beating UG will save his job in certain scenarios. Your thinking is a tad flawed but I wouldn't expect you to know much about the situation from afar.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:51 pm to roadGator
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You should facebook him then. You are the only one I've met that believes that.
I can understand that and the reasons but something tells me this will be a good year for him. Gut feeling
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:52 pm to slayerxing
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Come on, the 4 of us need some exposure on the main page...
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:55 pm to slayerxing
I have to believe that we will be much better due to line returning and being healthy. Good running backs. Tight end transfer. Good young receivers. Healthy Driskel playing in an offense that fits his skill set. Now if Boom won't screw it up by over managing Roper. Go Gators.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:08 pm to slayerxing
are they going to try and make jeff driskel pass the ball? then not great
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:34 pm to slayerxing
Honestly, it's really hard to quantify. Simply because there will be such a drastic difference in UF's offense in game 1 to even game 5, not to mention game 12.
The first few games, UF fans will feel the offense is very improved, but opposing won't see it as well and will be all :skepticalhippo: as the improvement will be there, but the unit cohesion will not so the actual production will not be there yet.
By the end of the year we'll all see the improvement and probably all consider UF to be at least a top 50 defense, but due to the early season the stats won't reflect it. UF will end the year a solid 2-4 ranked offense in the East and top 70 in all offensive categories, top 50-60 in most of them. That is a pretty drastic improvement from last year, IMO. '15, provided everyone is still around, will be the year to really look for the O to breakout.
The first few games, UF fans will feel the offense is very improved, but opposing won't see it as well and will be all :skepticalhippo: as the improvement will be there, but the unit cohesion will not so the actual production will not be there yet.
By the end of the year we'll all see the improvement and probably all consider UF to be at least a top 50 defense, but due to the early season the stats won't reflect it. UF will end the year a solid 2-4 ranked offense in the East and top 70 in all offensive categories, top 50-60 in most of them. That is a pretty drastic improvement from last year, IMO. '15, provided everyone is still around, will be the year to really look for the O to breakout.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:45 pm to Mr.Sinister
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Good news is they almost certainly will be better than last year.
Better news is I think they get back on top of the WLOCP this year
Bad news (or good depending on how you feel about it) I don't think it saves Boom's job.
If UF can beat us this year, they'll easily win enough games to save Will's job.
That said, they will not be winning the WLOCP this year, so he's going to need to win at least 8 outside of that game to save his job and I'm not sure he can. Going to need to hope they give him a "new coordinator mulligan year", most likely and are ok with 7-5 or so.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:45 pm to Wishnitwas1998
Can't get any worse, so it will be better. How much better will be determined by the QB play.
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