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Posted on 8/6/18 at 6:09 am
Posted on 8/6/18 at 6:09 am
Ok, another position of strength imo. Return everyone and eight OL have starting experience.
TJ McCoy jr 6'1" 315 lbs center has struggled at times and coaches have tried different starters but McCoy is a legacy and has the most snaps at center. He isn't as adept as others that can play different positions.
Brett Heggie soph 6'4" 330 center/guard was injured last year but has snap experience and played well.
Nick Buchannan jr 6'3" 285 is pushing for starting center position and might be the starter day 1 and if not, he still provides incentive for others to bust their butts to keep their status.
Fred Johnson sr 6'6" 330 one of my favorite OL, a little slow of foot for RT and is solid starter at RG, he is a mountain of a man, closer to 6'7" imo. Was forced into starting at RT in Macs first year as tr frosh due to lack of numbers and shared starts with a Fordham transfer.
TJ Moore frosh 6'5" 305 recruited as a future center
Tyler Jordan sr 6'4" 310 has had three yrs experience and has started games at center and mostly guard. He has suffered injuries all three yrs that have kept from being more recognized.
Martez Ivey sr 6'5" 315 an all sec candidate and has 4 yrs of snap experience. Should have a good year...could use wider wingspan at LT.
Jawaan Taylor jr 6'5" 335 starting RT and has improved with snap experience and his junior year should be better.
The starting OL has depth in Noah Banks, Chris Bleich, Stone Forsythe, Kavaris Harkless, Jean Delance plus a future star in true frosh OT 6'5" 275 Richard Gouriage who already has shown his abilities in practice. Another recruit is Griffin McDowell, 6'4" 290
TJ McCoy jr 6'1" 315 lbs center has struggled at times and coaches have tried different starters but McCoy is a legacy and has the most snaps at center. He isn't as adept as others that can play different positions.
Brett Heggie soph 6'4" 330 center/guard was injured last year but has snap experience and played well.
Nick Buchannan jr 6'3" 285 is pushing for starting center position and might be the starter day 1 and if not, he still provides incentive for others to bust their butts to keep their status.
Fred Johnson sr 6'6" 330 one of my favorite OL, a little slow of foot for RT and is solid starter at RG, he is a mountain of a man, closer to 6'7" imo. Was forced into starting at RT in Macs first year as tr frosh due to lack of numbers and shared starts with a Fordham transfer.
TJ Moore frosh 6'5" 305 recruited as a future center
Tyler Jordan sr 6'4" 310 has had three yrs experience and has started games at center and mostly guard. He has suffered injuries all three yrs that have kept from being more recognized.
Martez Ivey sr 6'5" 315 an all sec candidate and has 4 yrs of snap experience. Should have a good year...could use wider wingspan at LT.
Jawaan Taylor jr 6'5" 335 starting RT and has improved with snap experience and his junior year should be better.
The starting OL has depth in Noah Banks, Chris Bleich, Stone Forsythe, Kavaris Harkless, Jean Delance plus a future star in true frosh OT 6'5" 275 Richard Gouriage who already has shown his abilities in practice. Another recruit is Griffin McDowell, 6'4" 290
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Posted on 8/6/18 at 7:45 am to reel_gator8
I am optimistic that this will be one of the most improved groups in 2018. Lots of returning experience. With some better strength and conditioning, I believe this group will be better, if not, it will be a long season.
This post was edited on 8/6/18 at 8:14 am
Posted on 8/6/18 at 7:58 am to UFMatt
Hevesy is a good coach. He has proven he can develop OL that are top level guys in the SEC.
I think the two tackle positions are locked in with Ivey and Taylor.
The rest is a toss up.
I think the two tackle positions are locked in with Ivey and Taylor.
The rest is a toss up.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 2:03 pm to reel_gator8
This unit needs immediate huge improvement if uf is going to make any noise.
The talent at tackle is there. Not really sure about the inside guys. Hevesy is a proven coach tho. Hopefully he can make this group play up to their potential.
The talent at tackle is there. Not really sure about the inside guys. Hevesy is a proven coach tho. Hopefully he can make this group play up to their potential.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 7:34 pm to reel_gator8
If the new S&C is all its cracked up to be, then Fred Johnson ought to be a damn bulldozer. That's a hell of a physical specimen for Hevesy to build up, and he has 3 years of snaps already. Would love to see him put it all together.
McCoy and Jordan both have their days numbered as far as seeing significant PT at Florida IMO.
McCoy and Jordan both have their days numbered as far as seeing significant PT at Florida IMO.
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