The fox guarding the hen house, I think not sir!
From: Oliver Barry <[email protected]>
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{}#yiv2862197944 I say we go to Auburn tonight and set his house on fire!!
Who’s driving?I’ll sit in the back and guard the keg. Oliver Barry, CRS,
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37075Phone: 615-826-4040Mobile: [email protected]
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of Jay Cicone
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 12:39 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: RE: [gatortalk] FW: [gatornews] GatorNews from the Miami Herald and
Palm Beach Post, courtesy of JunoGator I mean, seriously, what would anyone
think if Muschamp said “We’re not gonna try to get a first down or score on
this series. We’re just trying to set up a punt”. F’n a dude???? You only get
so many chances to score and you want to INTENTIONALLY blow some of them.
Crazyness. From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jay Cicone
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 1:35 PM
To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [gatortalk] FW: [gatornews] GatorNews from the Miami Herald and
Palm Beach Post, courtesy of JunoGator I heard last night that Driskel was
quoted as saying that some of our offensive series were actually played to
force a punt. I guess that’s possible---if you value playing for field position
more than outscoring your opponents. Please, someone explain this to me???
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of Rob Alexander
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 1:31 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [gatortalk] FW: [gatornews] GatorNews from the Miami Herald and
Palm Beach Post, courtesy of JunoGator Yeah, I couldn't agree more. Jeff is a
fine young man and a talented athlete. I am really happy for him that he has
found a place to shine. Rob
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On Sep 11, 2015, at 12:02 PM, 'Scott Lucas' via GatorTalk
<[email protected]> wrote:
Coaching, yes. But I don't think a generalized statement is fair to three
different OCs and Driskel. The issue was Muschamp. He handcuffed every single
one of his OCs to protect his precious defense. He didn't allow them to open
it up, push the ball vertically, or be aggressive. There is no doubt in my
mind that our last three OCs will be successful elsewhere, just like Driskel is
now that he is out from under Muschamp. Our ineptitude offensively falls
directly at the feet of Will, and I am glad to see the handcuffs off. Now
these players finally get to showcase their talents... they are NOT the
disappointments that they were forced to be. They would not have been highly
rated recruits if there talent level was truly what we saw on the field. They
didn't forget how to catch and run routes...
Its very telling how the team now speaks of the offense... the new energry, the
new excitement. The defense mentions it, the offensive players mention it.
They feel invigorated and renewed. Sure, that could be because change is
sometimes good but this is because they finally get to be offensive players
again! I blame Muschamp for ALL of our offensive troubles... all of it. The
OCs are operating under his direction. Games plans made at his direction.
He is an outstanding DC, but nothing more. He will never make it as a head
coach if he doesn't learn to change and delegate. He didn't show he could do
that with three OCs. From: Oliver Barry <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 10:45 AM
Subject: [gatortalk] FW: [gatornews] GatorNews from the Miami Herald and Palm
Beach Post, courtesy of JunoGator 2. Jeff Driskel a “scapegoat” at Florida?:
Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz believes former Gators quarterback Jeff
Driskel was the “scapegoat” at Florida. “I think down at Florida, it got very
toxic for him. He became the scapegoat,” Holtz said per The News Star. “He
became the guy that was tied to losing at Florida as a fan base that does not
take very well to losing. It really became a negative situation, which is
unfortunate because he’s such a great Christian young man with such great
values who is a leader.” (Click here for the full story from The News Star)I
saw this as I was scanning the Miami news…Yes, is my answer, Driskel was a
scapegoat. The real blame should be/was placed on Mustchamp. How many, 3
offensive coordinators in 3 years? Why couldn’t either he or Harris hit a
barn? Why couldn’t the WRs catch anything? COACHING. Oliver Barry, CRS,
GRIReal Estate BrokerPARKS305B Indian Lake BlvdSuite 220Hendersonville TN
37075Phone: 615-826-4040Mobile: [email protected] From:
[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
JunoGator
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 6:13 AM
To: GatorNEWS
Subject: [gatornews] GatorNews from the Miami Herald and Palm Beach Post,
courtesy of JunoGator
McElwain imbues passion for discipline he got as young coach on Gators
By Anthony Chiang - Palm Beach Post Staff WriterIt’s hard for Jim McElwain to
hide his passion for details.As he spoke about the growth of his quarterbacks
Wednesday, McElwain’s voice grew a little louder when he remembered the
mistakes made at that day’s practice.· Big Ten football coaches troubled
by trend toward early recruiting“If you want me to call it out, we had two late
throws in the red area today. It can’t happen,” the first-year Gators coach
said. “We had one late over the middle that’s going to get intercepted. That’s
unacceptable. Those are things that kill you, is the unacceptable behavior,
when you know better. And that’s what I’m getting at. It’s not OK. No, it’s not
OK.”But for those close to McElwain off the field, that’s just the way he
is.“For whatever reason, when Jim dials something in that is of importance to
him, he has an aura of intensity that others don’t,” said Eastern Washington
associate athletic director for development Marc Hughes, who is a friend of
McElwain and has stayed at his house multiple times in recent years. “He just
has something that when he cares about something, he’s incredibly
intense.”<mime-attachment.jpg>STEPHEN M. DOWELLFlorida head coach Jim McElwain
coaches during the New Mexico State at Florida NCAA football game at Ben Hill
Griffin Stadium ... Read MoreMcElwain’s approach has spilled over to the rest
of Florida’s football program, forcing a drastic shift in the work environment
for the players and coaches around him.It has been less than nine months since
Florida earned a 28-20 win over East Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl on January
3, but the Pirates will see a much different team this week. The more
disciplined and offensive-minded Gators (1-0) will host East Carolina (1-0) in
a rematch of last season’s bowl game at 7 p.m. Saturday (ESPN2).“It’s about
continually taking a path and understanding the details that help you be
successful,” McElwain said about his approach with the Gators.JOHN RAOUXFlorida
head coach Jim McElwain, center, leaves the field after defeating New Mexico
State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, ... Read MoreSince arriving
to Gainesville in December, McElwain has preached discipline and efficiency.It
showed in last week’s season-opening win over New Mexico State, as the Gators
finished the game with one penalty and 61 points on just 13 offensive drives.
It was the first time Florida committed just one penalty in a contest since
1977 and it marked the most points Florida has scored in the first game under a
new head coach.“He’s a motivator,” Gators defensive lineman Bryan Cox Jr. said
of McElwain. “He has a certain aura about him that players want to play for
him. We have total confidence in him and he shines.”But how has McElwain
already earned the trust of his players with just one game under his belt?“Jim
comes across as being a little bit low key, but Jim is a great communicator,”
said former Eastern Washington coach Dick Zornes, who dealt with McElwain as a
player and later hired him as a graduate assistant for his first coaching job.
“But I’ve always said his biggest asset as a coach is his ability to
communicate. When you say something to somebody, they have to believe what
you’re telling them is the way to do things. It’s like selling. You have to get
them to invest in something that you’re doing.”Some of McElwain’s biggest
coaching attributes come from Zornes. McElwain spent 11 seasons on Zornes’
staff, eventually getting promoted from a graduate assistant to quarterbacks
and wide receivers coach.Many of the people close to McElwain believes Zornes
had the biggest influence on him as a coach.Zornes was known as a “strict
disciplinarian.” Since arriving to Florida, McElwain has earned a similar
reputation while holding each of his players accountable for their
actions.Safety Duke Dawson reportedly served a first-half suspension against
New Mexico State for being late to a team meeting and receiver Demarcus
Robinson was dropped to third-string on this week’s depth chart for reportedly
missing a team meal.“We didn’t have a ton of rules, but the rules we had were
going to affect your behavior and success as a football player, college student
and human being,” Zornes said of his approach. “Violations of those rules are
going to have a consequence.”It sounds similar to the way McElwain is handling
things at Florida.“He doesn’t put up with anything, no matter if you’re the
star player or scout team player,” Cox said of McElwain.Offensive players knew
things would be different when they received the playbook.“Our first install
was probably like eight pages more than last year’s entire playbook,” redshirt
senior wide receiver Valdez Showers said. “We have adjustments for everything
for every coverage and things like that. Last year, it was kind of, it was very
simple, just get out there and go fast.”McElwain, who shot up the coaching
ranks as an offensive coach, is known for his ability to draw up plays and
manipulate defenses.“Jim is really good at designing mismatches,” said former
Eastern Washington tight end Trevor Westlund, who played under a young McElwain
from 1989 through 1992. “I think he’s very good at recognizing what he has and
how he’s going to exploit the other team. I think he probably does that better
than anybody.”Off the field and on the field, McElwain has already put his
stamp on the program.The 53-year-old Montana native is confident in his style.
The players are confident in McElwain’s style, too.“Jim is pretty
self-assured,” Zornes said. “Montana people have a little cockiness to them.
Jim has that little swagger to him. I don’t mean that to be negative because I
think it’s a real positive for him. He has a good belief in himself.”
Daily Three: Will Grier to start at QB, more Gators headlines
September 11, 2015 | Filed in: Anthony Chiang, The competition for the
full-time quarterback job is still on, but we know who will start at
quarterback for the Gators this week.Florida’s quarterbacks Treon Harris (3)
left, and Will Grier (7), right, face the cameras during Media Day at the
University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Aug., 5, 2015. (AP
Photo/Phil Sandlin)We discuss that news and more in today’s “Daily Three.”1.
Gators to start Grier at QB: Florida announced Thursday afternoon that Will
Grier will start for Florida against East Carolina on Saturday (7 p.m., ESPN2).
The Gators will use a similar game plan to the one they used in the opener with
Treon Harris splitting time with Grier at quarterback. Harris got the start in
the opener. (Click here for more on the news)2. Jeff Driskel a “scapegoat” at
Florida?: Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz believes former Gators
quarterback Jeff Driskel was the “scapegoat” at Florida. “I think down at
Florida, it got very toxic for him. He became the scapegoat,” Holtz said per
The News Star. “He became the guy that was tied to losing at Florida as a fan
base that does not take very well to losing. It really became a negative
situation, which is unfortunate because he’s such a great Christian young man
with such great values who is a leader.” (Click here for the full story from
The News Star)3. Know anything about East Carolina?: Don’t worry if you don’t.
We have you covered. We brought in The Daily Reflector reporter Nathan Summers,
who covers the East Carolina football team, to answer some questions on the
Pirates. (Click here to learn about the Gators’ Week 2 opponent)
Gators to start Will Grier at quarterback against East Carolina
September 10, 2015 | Filed in: Anthony Chiang, After hinting that quarterback
Will Grier could make his first college start this week, Gators coach Jim
McElwain has officially flipped the script.Florida quarterback Will Grier (7)
gains yardage against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college
football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John
Raoux)The team announced Thursday afternoon that Grier will start for Florida
against East Carolina on Saturday (7 p.m., ESPN2). The Gators will use a
similar game plan to the one they used in the opener with Treon Harris
splitting time with Grier at quarterback.“I’m sure it will be similar,”
McElwain said earlier this week when asked about his Week 2 plan for the
quarterbacks. “We kind of hit it, I’m not sure the exact pitch count, it worked
out a little bit, we tried to sit in kind of that three series, 12 to 15 reps,
go from there, and it’s just kind of in the flow of the game how it
works.”Harris got the start in Florida’s 61-13 win over New Mexico State last
week, playing the first three series of the game and three more in the second
half. The sophomore finished 14-of-19 for 215 yards and two touchdowns.Grier
entered the opener with 12:36 remaining in the second quarter and played six
consecutive drives over the second and third quarters. The redshirt freshman
went 16-of-18 for 166 yards and two touchdowns, and also ran for 43 yards and a
score.The competition for the full-time starting quarterback job is still
going. Some believe McElwain would like to name a starting quarterback before
the start of conference play next week.Grier will take on his father’s alma
mater. Chad Grier played quarterback for East Carolina.Who should start at QB
for the Gators?( )Will Grier( )Treon HarrisVoteView ResultsPolldaddy.com
Recruiting roundup: Gators commit Chauncey Gardner releases list of official
visits, more recruiting news
September 10, 2015 | Filed in: Anthony Chiang, Florida’s season opener left a
good impression on recruits.Chauncey Gardner (Photo by 247Sports)Top recruits
like 2017 QB Jake Allen, 2016 WRs Sam Bruce and Nate Craig-Myers made the trip
to Gainesville to watch the Gators beat New Mexico State 61-13 on Saturday.This
week’s recruiting roundup features some news on Allen, Bruce and Craig-Myers
along with the official visit plans of Gators commit Chauncey Gardner.Here’s
this week’s top Gators recruiting news:* 2016 four-star CB Chauncey Gardner,
who is already a Gators commit, tweeted out the list of schools he plans to
take official visits to. The plan is for Gardner to visit Florida State or Ohio
State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Alabama and Florida in that order. Gardner
committed to Florida this past March.* 2016 five-star Tampa Catholic WR Nate
Craig-Myers spoke to Scout.com about his impression of the Gators after
attending the opener against New Mexico State: “It was a really good game. I
feel like there are big things ahead for them. They have a great season ahead
of them.”* The Fort Lauderdale-St. Thomas Aquinas duo of 2017 QB Jake Allen and
2016 WR Sam Bruce were part of the impressive group of recruits who made the
trip Gainesville to attend Florida’s opener against New Mexico State on
Saturday. Allen, who is already committed to the Gators, said the new offense
should help recruiting. “The switch from whatever they were running before to
what they’re running now is definitely huge for offensive recruits,” Allen
said. Bruce, who committed to Hurricanes more than a year ago and hasn’t budged
off that decision yet, was spotted wearing Gators gear outside of the stadium
before Saturday’s game. Florida is making a strong push to flip Bruce’s
commitment. (Click here for more details on Allen and Bruce’s trip to
Gainesville)* 2016 three-star Oak Ridge (Tenn.) TE/DE Darel Middleton tweeted
that he received an offer from Florida last week. The 6-foot-6 Middleton is an
impressive athlete for his size. (Check out Middleton’s highlight tape)* The
Gators’ 2016 recruiting class is currently ranked 14th nationally by 247Sports,
13th nationally by Rivals.com, 18th nationally by ESPN.com, and 14th nationally
by Scout.com.
Opponent Overview: Learn about Gators Week 2 opponent East Carolina
September 10, 2015 | Filed in: Anthony Chiang, A lot has changed since Florida
and East Carolina faced off in the Birmingham Bowl in January. The Gators won
that game 28-20.see video
discussion:http://video.palmbeachpost.com/?ndn.trackingGroup=90068&ndn.siteSection=palmbeachpost&ndn.videoId=29670838&freewheel=90068&sitesection=palmbeachpost&vid=29670838
Despite new faces on the field and on the sidelines, Florida (1-0) will look
to beat the Pirates (1-0) again Saturday when they face off in Gainesville at 7
p.m. (ESPN2).We brought in The Daily Reflector reporter Nathan Summers, who
covers the East Carolina football team, to answer five questions on the
Pirates. Make sure to follow Nathan (@NateSumm99) on Twitter for info on East
Carolina leading up to Saturday’s game.East Carolina’s Isaiah Jones (7) slips
past the Towson defense during an NCAA college football game at Dowdy-Ficklen
Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Greenville, N.C. (Aileen Devlin/The
Daily Reflector via AP)Let’s get to the questions …1. It has been just two
games since Florida and East Carolina played each other in the Birmingham Bowl,
how different is this Pirates team from the one that appeared in the bowl
game?Nathan: Very different. Not only are stars Shane Carden and Justin Hardy
gone from the ECU offense, main outside passing target Cam Worthy is also gone,
as is lead running back Breon Allen. Furthermore, the preseason loss of
sophomore QB Kurt Benkert and the recent announcement by backup Cody Keith that
he has left the team has further thrown the offense into flux. But with
mainstays like receiver Isaiah Jones and running back Chris Hairston, the
Pirates still possess big-play capability. On defense, familiar faces like
linebackers Zeek Bigger and Montese Overton along with cornerback Josh Hawkins
are all back for their senior seasons.2. Were you surprised that East Carolina
couldn’t pull away from Towson? Why weren’t they able to? The Pirates won the
opener 28-20.Nathan: The Pirates lacked killer instinct beyond Hairston’s four
rush TDs. The game plan for Blake Kemp’s first start under center was fairly
basic and didn’t include any downfield throws. The team also again struggled to
convert in the kicking game.3. Who is the one East Carolina player the Gators
will have to worry about the most? What does that player do best?Nathan: On
offense, it’s likely Jones, who can beat coverage with speed and a physical
presence. He was limited last season only by his number of touches playing on
an offense in which Hardy commanded most of the catches. Still, Jones was able
to flirt with a 1,000-yard campaign. On defense, it is likely Overton, who
stands the best chance to put pressure on UF’s passers.4. Where are the Pirates
most vulnerable and how can the Gators take advantage?Nathan: The Pirates have
yet to prove they can stop the deep pass, though Towson did little to challenge
them in that way. Hawkins has shown signs of brilliance, and strong safety
Terrell Richardson delivered a game-ending hit last week, but the ECU secondary
has been its undoing numerous times.5. What’s your prediction for the
game?Nathan: I think Florida wins, perhaps not as big as against New Mexico
State, but the Gators’ speed on defense will be a constant problem for the ECU
offense.
Skip Holtz: Driskel became a "scapegoat" at Florida
GAINESVILLE -- Former Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel leads the nation in
passing efficiency (321.4) after the first weekend of college football. The
Louisiana Tech transfer scored five touchdowns in his Bulldogs debut, and his
head coach Skip Holtz, formally at USF, felt compelled to defend Driskel’s time
at UF. “I think down at Florida, it got very toxic for him,” Holtz said on his
radio show Wednesday. “He because the scapegoat.“He became the guy that was
tied to losing at Florida as a fan base that does not take very well to losing.
It really became a negative situation, which is unfortunate because he’s such a
great Christian young man with such great values who is a leader. If you ever
have a chance to sit down and talk with him, he’s almost too good to be true.
He’s exactly the way you’d want to raise your son. I’m really proud of him and
really happy for him that he was able to go out and play that way. Our fan base
was able to embrace him the way that they did.”Driskel remains a toxic topic
for Florida fans. He represents the tantalizing tease of the Will Muschamp era.
The 6-4, 230-pound quarterback always possessed the physical tools to excel at
the position, but Driskel was crippled by turnovers, inefficiencies and poor
coaching at UF. He led the Gators to a 11-2 season in 2012, only for his career
to unravel following a broken leg in 2013 and a woeful start in 2014. Still,
Driskel always handed the adversity with class, meeting with the media after
getting benched at Tennessee and, later, officially losing his starting job to
freshman Treon Harris.He was tough as nails, too, but simply lacked the
requisite talent to thrive in the SEC. He needed and deserved a fresh start.
Good for him making the best of a tough situation. Driskel’s Bulldogs play at
Western Kentucky tonight (8 p.m., Fox Sports 1).Follow me on Twitter
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Script flipped: Grier to start over Harris against ECU
GAINESVILLE -- Jim McEwalin officially flipped the script.Florida quarterback
Will Grier will start Saturday’s showdown against East Carolina, the school
announced Thursday, adding that sophomore Treon Harris will play extensively,
too.Grier, a redshirt freshman, came off the bench in UF’s 61-13-opening rout
over New Mexico State. He played six straight series, competing 16-of-18 passes
for 166 yards and two touchdowns. Grier also flashed his mobility, adding 43
yards and a score on the ground.Grier will make his first collegiate start
against his father’s alma mater, as Chad Grier was a backup quarterback for the
Pirates from 1989-1990.Although Grier played well in his debut last weekend,
he’s hasn’t won the competition over Harris. At least not yet.Harris, who
started the opener, performed well, too, throwing for 215 yards and two
touchdowns.The quarterbacks will again split series against the Pirates, with
McElwain potentially tabbing a full-time starter next week.The decision to give
Grier the nod comes a day after McElwain ripped the quarterbacks for a poor
midweek practice.Florida’s coach called Wednesday’s effort “unacceptable.”“We
had two late throws in the red area today,” McElwain said.“It can’t happen. We
had one late over the middle that’s going to get intercepted. That’s
unacceptable. Those are the things that kill you. It’s the unacceptable
behavior, when you know better.”Follow me on Twitter @JesseReSimonton Posted by
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