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We should go ahead and promote Austin Armstrong now

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by Gatuar, Apr 13, 2023.

  1. Gatuar

    Gatuar GC Hall of Fame

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    He's the future HBC
     
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  2. StrangeGator

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    Don't think so. UF will always have offensive coaches as HBCs. But yea, Austin's a badass.
     
  3. HisDoc

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    Expound on the reason you guys are so excited about him.
     
  4. lizardbreath

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  5. tegator80

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    He appears to be a combination of Steve Spurrier and Chris Farley. What's not to like?
     
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  6. g8orbill

    g8orbill Old Gator Moderator VIP Member

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    Austin may indeed become an HBC, just not at UF
     
  7. Finlake48

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    that actually made me laugh out loud
     
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  8. swampspring

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    I dont know man, he's giving me a lot "Ham" vibes:

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  9. Gatuar

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    Maybe he can be Will Muschamp and just stay at UF forever

    maybe Billy can find an OC to compliment
     
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  10. WC53

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    Contact extension or gym membership, which comesfirst
     
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  11. gainesvillegreen44

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    I’m very hopeful about the new direction on D. Offensive strategy looks Muschampian
     
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  12. fox

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    Trying to make chicken salad.

    I'd be happy to see 75% runs if we're moving chains and scoring.

    WatchingJohson and Etienne work is very enjoyable. Mix in some competent passing....

    Liked the misderection screen to Jean last night. Sweet.
     
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  13. Claygator

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    I hope he turns out as great as you predict. But...defenses are almost always ahead of offenses in the spring and early part of the season.
     
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  14. 2oldgator

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    The energy level on defense is something I have felt for the past couple of seasons, or more, has been very low. I think Armstrong is going to ramp it up considerably.
    If he can teach and scheme, we have a winner!
     
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  15. scooterp

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    Pump the breaks. The defense was not handcuffed last night like they usually are in these games. They had a green light all night long to destroy whatever was in front of them.

    But YES …love the energy this guy brings.
     
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  16. Gatorrick22

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    I think Austin Armstrong is right where he needs to be for at least 6 more years. If he's proven to be "that guy" as a DC.
     
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    We will be "TOP" juggernauts
     
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  18. gainesvillegreen44

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    I agree with most of this- CBN has next level run packages. The problem is the passing game is archaic and you HAVE to throw it to win. No championship teams are that run heavy. But the biggest concern I have is - flow. Last night that followed up two GORGEOUS crossing routes with consecutive runs up the middle. They don’t use tempo the right way if at all… there just isn’t any rhythm. And we saw it all year last year. The best coaches have a feel and we do not
     
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    Hate to admit it, but the look adds a younger version of Kirby Smart (who was a defensive guy)
     
  20. fox

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    Silly season came early this year.
     
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