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Posted on 1/22/18 at 11:38 am to BloodSweat&Beers
Posted on 1/22/18 at 11:38 am to BloodSweat&Beers
We've moved on from Walker to other prospects.
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Posted on 1/22/18 at 12:31 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
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We've moved on from Walker to other prospects.
LOL, he moved on from us. Lets not kid ourselves.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 12:34 pm to BloodSweat&Beers
Gators have busy, productive recruiting weekend on campus
Posted 7 hours ago
Florida Gators football is the No. 1 topic in Good Morning, Gators every day — but we cover news, notes and analysis from across the Gators sports world. Join us each morning to get caught up on everything you missed in the world of Florida football, recruiting, basketball and more.
Florida lands commitment from 4-star WR Justin Watkins
If the pledge holds true, Florida addressed one of its primary areas of need over the weekend, drawing a commitment from 4-star wide receiver Justin Watkins.
Watkins is ranked the No. 21 wide receiver in the Class of 2018, according to the 247Sports composite.
COMMITTED!!!!! pic.twitter.com/dtVc6FeHgd
— justin watkins (@laamar_05) January 21, 2018
Florida took on transfers Van Jefferson (Ole Miss) and Trevon Grimes (Ohio State) at the position earlier this offseason, though both are awaiting official NCAA clearance that they will indeed be available this year.
But even in his news conference to announce his early signing class, Gators coach Dan Mullen reiterated that receiver remained a position of need for his team. The Gators are still in the hunt for 4-star WR Jacob Copeland, among others.
For now, they look a little stronger with Watkins on board, but they aren’t done yet.
SEC Country’s Zach Abolverdi takes a closer look at the rest of Florida’s weekend visitors.
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In other Florida football news
Former Florida kicker Eddy Pineiro, who recently announced his intentions to enter the 2018 NFL Draft, reportedly received a police service award from the Gainesville Police Department for breaking up an alleged assault between a male and female.
Recruiting roundup
Cameron Williams, a 3-star defensive end from Hollywood, Fla., in the Class of 2019, announced his decision to flip his commitment from Florida to Miami over the weekend.
On the hardwood
Florida enters the week atop the SEC standings at 14-5 overall and 6-1 in the conference. Auburn (17-2, 5-1) is the only other team with fewer than two losses in the league.
The Gators asserted their position as the team to beat in the SEC with their 66-64 win at No. 18 Kentucky on Saturday night. It was just Florida’s fourth win at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., in the last 20 years.
SEC Country’s Kyle Tucker breaks down the NCAA Tournament profiles for SEC teams.
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What they’re saying on Twitter
Florida DB Chauncey Gardner already sees a difference with Dan Mullen’s approach to the offseason:
This team vibe is completely different …. #ChangeFeelsGreat ????
— Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) January 20, 2018
Florida freshman quarterback Emory Jones tweeted about pulling off the Gators’ demanding offseason program:
Hit every step in the swamp this morning ?? LINK
— Emory Jones (@eXjones6) January 21, 2018
Young Florida defensive end Zachary Carter tweeted this about the workouts:
Something is brewing down here In Gainesville ???? Hell week ?
— Zachary L Carter (@_ZachAttacks) January 20, 2018
As did Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, who laid out his expectations for the players.
Saturday AM in The Swamp!!
Don’t Let Go The Rope!!!!#grind #SEC #SwampSwag pic.twitter.com/fXd5JLvY9r
— Todd Grantham (@CoachTGrantham) January 20, 2018
After point guard Chris Chiozza played a key role in Florida’s win at Kentucky on Saturday night, Gators coach Mike White acknowledged a coincidence on the arbitrary holidays calendar:
Someone told me after the game that it’s National Cheese Day. Heck, that’s every day for us. ?? pic.twitter.com/l5SnF1hee8
— Michael White (@MikeWhiteUF) January 21, 2018
Posted 7 hours ago
Florida Gators football is the No. 1 topic in Good Morning, Gators every day — but we cover news, notes and analysis from across the Gators sports world. Join us each morning to get caught up on everything you missed in the world of Florida football, recruiting, basketball and more.
Florida lands commitment from 4-star WR Justin Watkins
If the pledge holds true, Florida addressed one of its primary areas of need over the weekend, drawing a commitment from 4-star wide receiver Justin Watkins.
Watkins is ranked the No. 21 wide receiver in the Class of 2018, according to the 247Sports composite.
COMMITTED!!!!! pic.twitter.com/dtVc6FeHgd
— justin watkins (@laamar_05) January 21, 2018
Florida took on transfers Van Jefferson (Ole Miss) and Trevon Grimes (Ohio State) at the position earlier this offseason, though both are awaiting official NCAA clearance that they will indeed be available this year.
But even in his news conference to announce his early signing class, Gators coach Dan Mullen reiterated that receiver remained a position of need for his team. The Gators are still in the hunt for 4-star WR Jacob Copeland, among others.
For now, they look a little stronger with Watkins on board, but they aren’t done yet.
SEC Country’s Zach Abolverdi takes a closer look at the rest of Florida’s weekend visitors.
MORE: Click here to sign up for the Good Morning, Gators newsletter!
In other Florida football news
Former Florida kicker Eddy Pineiro, who recently announced his intentions to enter the 2018 NFL Draft, reportedly received a police service award from the Gainesville Police Department for breaking up an alleged assault between a male and female.
Recruiting roundup
Cameron Williams, a 3-star defensive end from Hollywood, Fla., in the Class of 2019, announced his decision to flip his commitment from Florida to Miami over the weekend.
On the hardwood
Florida enters the week atop the SEC standings at 14-5 overall and 6-1 in the conference. Auburn (17-2, 5-1) is the only other team with fewer than two losses in the league.
The Gators asserted their position as the team to beat in the SEC with their 66-64 win at No. 18 Kentucky on Saturday night. It was just Florida’s fourth win at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., in the last 20 years.
SEC Country’s Kyle Tucker breaks down the NCAA Tournament profiles for SEC teams.
Want to keep the conversation going? Hop over to our free Florida message board. Sign up now and join the discussion here.
What they’re saying on Twitter
Florida DB Chauncey Gardner already sees a difference with Dan Mullen’s approach to the offseason:
This team vibe is completely different …. #ChangeFeelsGreat ????
— Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) January 20, 2018
Florida freshman quarterback Emory Jones tweeted about pulling off the Gators’ demanding offseason program:
Hit every step in the swamp this morning ?? LINK
— Emory Jones (@eXjones6) January 21, 2018
Young Florida defensive end Zachary Carter tweeted this about the workouts:
Something is brewing down here In Gainesville ???? Hell week ?
— Zachary L Carter (@_ZachAttacks) January 20, 2018
As did Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, who laid out his expectations for the players.
Saturday AM in The Swamp!!
Don’t Let Go The Rope!!!!#grind #SEC #SwampSwag pic.twitter.com/fXd5JLvY9r
— Todd Grantham (@CoachTGrantham) January 20, 2018
After point guard Chris Chiozza played a key role in Florida’s win at Kentucky on Saturday night, Gators coach Mike White acknowledged a coincidence on the arbitrary holidays calendar:
Someone told me after the game that it’s National Cheese Day. Heck, that’s every day for us. ?? pic.twitter.com/l5SnF1hee8
— Michael White (@MikeWhiteUF) January 21, 2018
Posted on 1/22/18 at 4:37 pm to gatordmb89
You know you could just post the link instead of the whole article.
Gators trending as team to beat for Noah Boykin.
LINK
Gators trending as team to beat for Noah Boykin.
LINK
Posted on 1/22/18 at 4:39 pm to PNWGator
Eh. Blind links suck.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 7:16 pm to TJGator1215
John Dunmoore (4* WR 2019) decommitted, but for one: I had no idea who he was, and for two, we're bringing in an extremely loaded WR corps this year. I think this was probably pretty mutual.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 10:32 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
Not mutual, but this staff is still trying to build relationships with 2019 kids.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 12:30 am to gatordmb89
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Not mutual, but this staff is still trying to build relationships with 2019 kids.
I don't think it's too much of a coincidence that we took on Watkins and immediately this kid de-commits from the same position.
If he chose to go the ATH route, he's behind Watkins and Toney -- neither of which he's going to beat out at Slot-Receiver/APB.
If he chose to go the WR route, he's for sure behind: Grimes, Cleveland and Van Jefferson and probably behind Swain and Hammond -- it looks even more bleak if we land Copeland. (I don't think we do anymore.)
Not saying we don't want him, but I'm sure he wants a better opportunity to start -- and honestly his de-commitment was kind of weird.
''I hope you find it in your heart to understand that there are people who depend on me for their well-being'' is a pretty bizarre thing for a 17 - 18 year old kid to say for a de-commit.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 1:03 am to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
Watkins was going to be a DB at first from what I've read. Plenty of time for 2019
Posted on 1/23/18 at 1:05 am to TJGator1215
I think that depends on whether or not we land another DB. He could be a CB, but I think there are too many actual, real DBs on the roster. I also read he's going to be a CB, but it's probably dependent on how these weeks go.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 3:04 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
Hear we have good momentum from the DB committed to Maryland. Will see how that goes. Watkins could be really fun to watch on offense.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 5:30 pm to Gatorbait2008
Y’all heard about Scarlett returning yet? Got a notification on my phone a few minutes ago. Him and 3 others.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 5:33 pm to finchmeister08
Yea it was unofficial for awhile and rumored because he didn't hire an agent.
Our backfield is loaded next year...damn.
Our backfield is loaded next year...damn.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 6:39 pm to finchmeister08
Yeah Scarlett, WR Rick Wells, and LBs Ventrell Miller and James Houston return back to the team tomorrow. Also Keivonnis Davis has not been cleared yet but should be before too long.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:03 pm to Louisiana Gator
Thank fricking God we have two new linebackers to add to the roster, even if they're only bodies for depth.
Miller
Houston
Neither of them are incredible, obviously, but it's going to be nice to have them as back ups.
Wells
Would be surprised if he contributes at all this year.
Scarlett on the other hand, ho boy. According to ''sources'' (I know, I know), he's j-j-jacked. Apparently he was doing a different S&C program.
Miller
Houston
Neither of them are incredible, obviously, but it's going to be nice to have them as back ups.
Wells
Would be surprised if he contributes at all this year.
Scarlett on the other hand, ho boy. According to ''sources'' (I know, I know), he's j-j-jacked. Apparently he was doing a different S&C program.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:14 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
''The Gators are now up to 67% on 247 crystal balls to land 5* OT Nicholas Petit-Frere.''
''4*DB Noah Boykin is now 93% on 247 to Florida.''
''4*DB Noah Boykin is now 93% on 247 to Florida.''
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 1/24/18 at 11:19 am to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
Noah is basically a lock. The predictors who have him here now are the guys who wait till the last minute when it's all but a sure thing to keep their stats above 85 percent.
Really big get unless something shocking happens.
Really big get unless something shocking happens.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 12:39 pm to Gatorbait2008
Rumor mill is saying that Noah may not qualify grade wise. :sigh:
Posted on 1/24/18 at 12:56 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
Probably because homeboi had to say he’s a lock. I feel like every time he says someone is a lock it’s the opposite.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 8:29 pm to Daddyof4
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