Yes, there's no doubt Newton would've fit better in the spread. I wasn't saying he wouldn't have if he hadn't been a criminal. But, he is. I'm just saying John Brantley isn't chopped liver. Nor is he quitting/kicked off the team. Thus, he deserves a chance to do what he does best. And that's not in the spread. Meyer is smarter than this. Give the inexperienced quarterback a chance to prove himself. If for nothing else, for his loyalty!
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Randy Platt" <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 21:00:39 To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [gatortalk] Is Zook back? Well in the interest of full disclosure here is Rivals list of the Top 100 recruits for 2007. Please note #28 Cameron Newton and #47 John Brantley. No one is saying that JB was "intended" to hold a clipboard. JB was recruited to compete for a chance to play football at the UF, he clearly couldn't beat out Tebow. Anything else is pure conjecture. Brantley is the qb for Florida, that is the way it worked out, but willieg8r makes a good point, with which I agree, that loosing Newton, left a gap in the dual-quarterback line of succession. http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/pdbase06_rdclogo.gif Rankings <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/ranking.asp?SID=1019&Year=2007&Sport=1&Type=1> Index Prospect Ranking Rivals.com Rivals100 2007 | <http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com> Rivals.com Football Recruiting | last sorted on 1/17/2007 2007 Rank Pos Ht/Wt Schools 1 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=34379&Sport=1> Jimmy Clausen Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif QB 6-3/200 Notre <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=55&Sport=1> Dame Clausen, JimmyCalled a “10-year prospect” by many who cover California high school football, Clausen has put up gaudy statistics and won a state championship as a senior. What gets lost with all the talk of leading Notre Dame to the promised land and 60-plus touchdowns in a season, is that Clausen has serious football tools to back up the hype. He has a strong arm, an extremely quick release and razor sharp accuracy. He’s got excellent size and a good frame for a college or pro quarterback. His presence in the pocket and the feel he has for the game are very advanced for a high school player. You combine that with his physical tools and it’s obvious that he’s special. 2 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=33774&Sport=1> Joe McKnight River Ridge (LA) John Curtis http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif RB 6-1/193 Southern <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=71&Sport=1> Cal Scores touchdowns in multiple ways and is special with the ball in his hands. 3 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43254&Sport=1> Eric Berry Fairburn (GA) Creekside http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DB 5-11/194 Tennessee <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=80&Sport=1> Has all the tools to develop into an elite college cornerback. 4 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=29816&Sport=1> Ryan Mallett Texarkana (TX) Texas http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif QB 6-6/235 Michigan <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=44&Sport=1> One of the biggest arms in the country has people talking NFL potential already. 5 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=48358&Sport=1> Carlos Dunlap North Charleston (SC) Fort Dorchester http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DE 6-7/260 Florida <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=21&Sport=1> Does uncanny things on the football field for a player his size. 6 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=45046&Sport=1> Everson Griffen Avondale (AZ) Agua Fria http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DE 6-4/266 Southern <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=71&Sport=1> Cal The highest ranked player ever from Arizona in the 10-year history of Rivals.com. 7 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=39410&Sport=1> Marvin Austin Washington (D.C.) Ballou http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DT 6-2/291 North <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=52&Sport=1> Carolina The nation's top defensive tackle boasts rare agility and quickness. 8 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=38028&Sport=1> Ronald Johnson Muskegon (MI) Muskegon http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif WR 6-0/177 Southern <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=71&Sport=1> Cal Big long-term potential as a wide receiver, but is just as good at cornerback. 9 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=48701&Sport=1> Torrey Davis Seffner (FL) Armwood http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DT 6-5/290 Florida <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=21&Sport=1> Superior quickness and knack for the big play make him dominant. 10 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43266&Sport=1> Josh Oglesby Milwaukee (WI) St. Frances http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif OL 6-7/315 Wisconsin <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=97&Sport=1> Eats defensive linemen and linebackers for lunch with his 6-7, 315-pound frame. 11 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43282&Sport=1> Chris Galippo Anaheim (CA) Servite http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif LB 6-3/235 Southern <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=71&Sport=1> Cal Do-it-all linebacker plays for one of California’s best high school programs. 12 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43749&Sport=1> James Wilson Ponte Vedra (FL) Nease http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif OL 6-4/308 Florida <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=21&Sport=1> Great feet and strength make him a dominant player. 13 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43493&Sport=1> Terrance Toliver Hempstead (TX) Hempstead http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif WR 6-4/185 LSU <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=37&Sport=1> Still the most dominating receiver in Texas. 14 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43044&Sport=1> Chad Jones Baton Rouge (LA) Southern Lab http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif ATH 6-2/220 LSU <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=37&Sport=1> Size, speed, range, ball skills, Jones has it all. 15 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=36104&Sport=1> Noel Devine North Fort Myers (FL) North Fort Myers http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif RB 5-8/175 West <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=96&Sport=1> Virginia Explosiveness stems from his vision and cutting ability. 16 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=42245&Sport=1> Tray Allen Grand Prairie (TX) South Grand Prairie http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif OL 6-4/305 Texas <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=81&Sport=1> One of the best offensive linemen to come out of the Lone Star State in several years. 17 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=34551&Sport=1> Marc Tyler Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif RB 6-0/215 Southern <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=71&Sport=1> Cal The most complete 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Broke his leg late in his senior season. 18 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=33612&Sport=1> Chris Donald Huntingdon (TN) Huntingdon http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif LB 6-2/220 Tennessee <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=80&Sport=1> Outstanding closing speed and natural ability makes him one of the nation's top linebackers. 19 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=51378&Sport=1> Chris Culliver Garner (NC) Garner http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif WR 6-0/188 South <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=69&Sport=1> Carolina A true two-way threat that has showcased that he can excel at receiver. 20 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43275&Sport=1> Ben Martin Cincinnati (OH) La Salle http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DE 6-5/230 Tennessee <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=80&Sport=1> One of the nation’s best pure pass rushers with an amazing frame. 21 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=46321&Sport=1> Curtis Brown Gilmer (TX) Gilmer http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DB 6-0/174 Texas <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=81&Sport=1> Top athlete should shine as a lock-down corner in college. 22 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=38425&Sport=1> Dwight Jones Burlington (NC) Cummings http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif WR 6-5/210 North <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=52&Sport=1> Carolina Big receiver will be a dangerous red zone threat. 23 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=42654&Sport=1> Ryan Miller Littleton (CO) Columbine http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif OL 6-6/278 Colorado <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=14&Sport=1> A monster tackle prospect that’s only going to get even bigger and stronger. 24 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=37277&Sport=1> Arrelious Benn Washington (D.C.) Dunbar http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif WR 6-1/210 Illinois <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=29&Sport=1> Benn has tight end strength with wide receiver speed. 25 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43713&Sport=1> Donovan Warren Long Beach (CA) Poly http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DB 6-0/175 Michigan <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=44&Sport=1> The next great player from Long Beach Poly. 26 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=50005&Sport=1> Martez Wilson Chicago (IL) Simeon http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DE 6-4/230 Illinois <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=29&Sport=1> Still learning how to play DE, but you can’t teach his athletic ability. 27 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=39099&Sport=1> Tyrod Taylor Hampton (VA) Hampton http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif QB 6-1/200 Virginia <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=92&Sport=1> Tech The next great quarterback from Hampton Roads? 28 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=41356&Sport=1> Cameron Newton Atlanta (GA) Westlake http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif QB 6-4/232 Florida <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=21&Sport=1> A perfect fit for the Gator offense. 29 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43264&Sport=1> Kristofer O'Dowd Tucson (AZ) Salpointe http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://v media.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif OL 6-5/315 Southern <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=71&Sport=1> Cal A 300-pound guard that has amazing feet and is a great pass blocker. 30 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=50060&Sport=1> Enrique Davis Lynn Haven (FL) Mosley http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif RB 5-11/212 Auburn <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=7&Sport=1> Vision, power and speed makes Davis the most complete back in Florida. 31 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43046&Sport=1> John Chiles Mansfield (TX) Mansfield Summit http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif ATH 6-1/195 Texas <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=81&Sport=1> Put him at a number of positions and his speed, quickness, and athleticism will take over a game. 32 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=46266&Sport=1> Cliff Matthews Cheraw (SC) Cheraw http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DE 6-4/223 South <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=69&Sport=1> Carolina Has developed into an elite pass rusher his senior season. 33 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=49493&Sport=1> Doug Wiggins North Miami Beach (FL) North Miami Beach http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DB 5-11/180 Western <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=202&Sport=1> Michigan Showed that he's a lockdown cover corner - and a really good one. 34 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43262&Sport=1> Duval Kamara Hoboken (NJ) Hoboken http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif WR 6-5/209 Notre <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=55&Sport=1> Dame Prototypical big receiver has surprising quickness. 35 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=48871&Sport=1> Rolando McClain Decatur (AL) Decatur http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif LB 6-4/240 Alabama <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=2&Sport=1> Big, lean and athletic, McClain is a stalking force on defense. 36 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=45993&Sport=1> John Clay Racine (WI) Park High http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif RB 6-0/222 Wisconsin <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=97&Sport=1> A physical freak that has one of the nation’s best builds and is a tough runner. 37 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=49414&Sport=1> Jerimy Finch Indianapolis (IN) Warren Central http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DB 6-1/203 Florida <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=21&Sport=1> Finch will be Indiana's top recruit in more than 10 years. 38 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=48496&Sport=1> Aron White Columbia (MO) Rock Bridge http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif TE 6-4/213 Georgia <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=26&Sport=1> A play-making tight end that should star in the SEC. 39 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=44749&Sport=1> Michael Huey Kilgore (TX) Kilgore http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif OL 6-5/290 Texas <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=81&Sport=1> Huey has a nasty streak and a motor that doesn’t stop until the whistle is blown. 40 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=42046&Sport=1> Dionte Allen Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary's http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DB 5-11/175 Florida <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=22&Sport=1> State A technician at corner that is just as talented in zone as he is in man. 41 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=48764&Sport=1> DeAngelo Benton Bastrop (LA) Bastrop http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif WR 6-3/195 LSU <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=37&Sport=1> Size and hands make him one of the Southeast's best wide outs. 42 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=48468&Sport=1> Marcus Gilchrist High Point (NC) T.W. Andrews http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DB 5-11/175 Clemson <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=13&Sport=1> Another big Mid-Atlantic grab for Clemson recruiter Billy Napier. 43 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=48382&Sport=1> Major Wright Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif DB 6-1/200 Florida <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=21&Sport=1> Make no mistake about it, Wright likes to hit and his senior season has helped his stock even more. 44 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=46247&Sport=1> Aaron Corp Villa Park (CA) Lutheran http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif QB 6-4/195 Southern <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=71&Sport=1> Cal Solid arm, but it’s his running ability that separates him from others. 45 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=48992&Sport=1> Kendall Smith Bushnell (FL) South Sumter http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif LB 6-1/207 Florida <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=22&Sport=1> State A head-hunter that proved as a senior that he's a special player. 46 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=40659&Sport=1> Austin Box Enid (OK) Enid http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif LB 6-3/215 Oklahoma <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=57&Sport=1> A tackling machine that’s a more athletic version of Rocky Calumus. 47 <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43257&Sport=1> John Brantley Ocala (FL) Trinity Catholic http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals. com/images/database/staryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/s taryellow.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/staryellow.gif QB 6-3/190 Florida <http://dallasnews.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=21&Sport=1> Randy Platt aka "PCGator" aka "The Armchair Quarterback" aka "The Other Randy" Later Gators! Afterwhile the Rest! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Oliver Barry Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 11:48 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [gatortalk] Is Zook back? Here’s John Brantley’s recruiting page from Rivals.com. He was offered by Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma in addition to Florida. As a high school quarterback he was the one who broke all of Tebow’s high school record. He was rated the 3rd best quarterback in the country at the time, 47th best player, 8th best player in Florida. Not a bad record for someone who was intended to hold the clipboard on the sidelines. John Brantley * College <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-John- Brantley-43257#college_choices#college_choices> Choices * Scouting <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-John- Brantley-43257#scouting_report#scouting_report> Report * Latest <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-John- Brantley-43257#latest_news#latest_news> News * Stats <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-John- Brantley-43257#stats#stats> Rivals Rating4 stars Rate It Avg 3.64 from 36 users Rate this prospect 5 starRate this prospect 4 starRate this prospect 3 starRate this prospect 2 starRate this prospect 1 star RANKINGS POSITION NATIONAL STATE 3 47 8 Rivals Rating 6.0 About <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Apljb6.JcjwR9kLCHjm112tHPZB4/SIG=11ssdcugn/**h ttp%3A/rivals100.rivals.com/aboutrankings.asp%3FSport=1> MORE RANKINGSRivals100 <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=An7YGodTe1165AF2thKKjH5HPZB4/SIG=11l5ff2rk/**h ttp%3A/www.rivals.com/viewrank.asp%3Fra_key=1475> Member * Rivals.com <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AqF_PiRQJTjUW63IXb9XjMVHPZB4/SIG=1247o9hc2/**h ttp%3A/footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp%3Fra_key=1475> Rivals100 2007 (47) * Rivals.com <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Ahybl_51Vi6zwfygjVCI0lZHPZB4/SIG=124b8gdq2/**h ttp%3A/footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp%3Fra_key=1478> pro-style quarterbacks 2007 (3) * Rivals.com <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Ao7HP8G8obXRAfQoQEoOsmVHPZB4/SIG=124jjsa1u/**h ttp%3A/footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp%3Fra_key=1549> Florida Top 100 2007 (8) Rankings <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AubdyDK5PDlUc34hw2CQjs1HPZB4/SIG=11v5nsrik/**h ttp%3A/footballrecruiting.rivals.com/ranking.asp%3Fsport=1> index » John BrantleyView <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/recruit-phot os-43257;_ylt=Atdzt4XGisxav55x8YhWUgBHPZB4> Photo Gallery (25) [Add to Favorites] Pro-style <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/recruit-sear ch-results;_ylt=AlqYWpoAzkag0kBF9e1jnsJHPZB4?sport=football&year=2007&positi on=4&position_text=Quarterback&detail=5&detail_text=Pro-style+quarterback> quarterback Ocala, <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/recruit-sear ch-results;_ylt=Ag6ATDBorW_7bcmhFBCq_oxHPZB4?sport=football&year=2007&hometo wn=Ocala&state=Florida> Florida Trinity <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/recruit-sear ch-results;_ylt=Ai8h_9jMLaWJdL8jflOFl1NHPZB4?sport=football&year=2007&highsc hool_text=Trinity+Catholic&highschools=15850&state=Florida> Catholic View <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/recruit-sear ch-results-map;_ylt=AlwV1BE3ie68Yqp7ZIefImJHPZB4?sport=football&prospectid=4 3257> Map * Ht:6'3" * Wt:190 lbs * 40:4.64 secsverified <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/event-27;_yl t=Ai3MQI7oVxy9bsxmqJexI9hHPZB4?prospect_id=43257> * Shuttle:4.41verified <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/event-27;_yl t=Alf8LI7ZtMo60o3MU9wM_ghHPZB4?prospect_id=43257> * Vertical:29 inches * GPA:3.5 * Class:2007 (High School) * - data verified (events <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/event-27;_yl t=AoeLLf9M4zV_9ZosLsHclH5HPZB4?prospect_id=43257> ) <http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/John-Brantley-Ocala-FL-97 53;_ylt=AuSIr8SGFdERi14O7Bjn4c5HPZB4> John Brantley - Ocala, FL11 <http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/list;_ylt=AoypZHk4d_ortLn65m9qCFZHPZB4?prospe ct_ids=43257> videos available » College Choices School Interest Offer Visit Recruited by Florida <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/commitments/ 2007/florida-67;_ylt=AkfC7CvYWutTxovI7w0iGjVHPZB4> COMMITTED (12/20/2006) Offered 01/19/2007 Dan <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=As9Vwb4G0ZLaCyHOGD4dcyZHPZB4/SIG=12pbefnfu/**h ttp%3A/footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewcoach.asp%3Fcoach=287%26sport=1%26y ear=2007> Mullen Alabama <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/commitments/ 2007/alabama-73;_ylt=AmOrHzbU9_L_AKu2E_MpUjdHPZB4> None Offered None Louisville <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/commitments/ 2007/louisville-100;_ylt=AhgS9f_F.DqooIVLgZsJy7pHPZB4> None Offered None Oklahoma <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/commitments/ 2007/oklahoma-24;_ylt=AggSVmHmyipXfwH06WyjOtRHPZB4> None Offered None Texas <http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/commitments/ 2007/texas-83;_ylt=AvlWg1mc0yi73jBFzCkjF0FHPZB4> None Offered 12/08/2006 Greg <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Amx6RspIIgxSvgQurvdAWQNHPZB4/SIG=12o641n81/**h ttp%3A/footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewcoach.asp%3Fcoach=65%26sport=1%26ye ar=2007> Davis Show All Scouting Report on John Brantley by Mike Farrell - 06/19/2006 Brantley is a very smooth signal-caller with excellent feet and top-of-the-line accuracy. He has adequate zip on the football and throws one of the best deep balls of anyone in the 2007 class. He’s patient in the pocket and has the feet to get outside the rush and throw on the run. He needs to fill out quite a bit physically and his level of competition is in question, but his mechanics are solid and he is accurate on all the necessary throws. Brantley has good instincts and knows exactly when to release the ball on timing patterns. He leads his receivers very well and puts the ball in position for them to do the most damage after the catch. He’s physically tough and can take a hit, allowing him to play some option in college as well as tuck and run when needed. A leader in the pocket, Brantley is very confident and doesn’t panic. Brantley can push the ball at times when trying to get into tight spots and his arm strength isn’t his strength, but he shows great follow-through on passes which leads to his accurate touch and he gets the ball out quick. Mike Farrell is a recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. Oliver Barry CRS,GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks Realty 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 Phone: 615-826-4040 Fax: 615-822-2027 Mobile: 615-972-4239 _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of willieg8r Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 10:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [gatortalk] Is Zook back? ...... "This business about changing your scheme to match your personnel is fine when you first take over a program and have little say as to who is there. Five or six years down the line however you should be recruiting players that fits the style you like to play."..... While I didn't read them all - there are just way too many pre & postgame posts and opinions to comment on them all, this is one comment that seems to sum the present situation up better that most I did read. IMO the cunumdrum created by recruiting players that don't fit the offense you want to play explains why the Gators will find themselves watching the SECCG and NC on TV this year. Cam Newton was recruited to be Tebow's replacement in the Urban Meyer offense. In as much as Brantley does not fit in the Meyer style offense, my guess is the only reason Brantley was recruited was out of respect for his family's Gator legacy but without any real intention/plan/expectation that he [Brantley] would ever be a starting Gator QB. A bad "life choice" by Newton changed all that. Had things gone according to what I believe was the "Urban Renewal Plan" for LAT - Life After Tebow, at this juncture, Burton would be the QB backing up and the next in line to replace Cam Newton and Brantley would still be on the sideline with clip board in hand taking notes - ala Noah Brandise to name just one of many that have filled that role over the years. _____ -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
