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Down the [recruiting] stretch we come…how do we close?

Discussion in 'Awesome Recruiting' started by bobbybaker86, Dec 12, 2023.

  1. apkgator

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    Definitely one I wanted...this gives us a guy to pair with Barber.
     
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  2. Crusher

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    I'm curious as to where he ranked on 247's portal list. Until Friday I had never heard of him.
     
  3. funngun28

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    Very experienced OT, great pickup
     
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  4. bobbybaker86

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    it’s very good news. If we get Tarquin back, we can create competition. That’s what i want. Nobody job should be safe.
     
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  5. fox

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    Good news! Hope he excels here like Torrance.
     
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  6. Gatorrick22

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    When I read other sites I can't help but laugh at all the haters that are NOT very well informed about the players that will sign with the Gators... even with some defections we will haul in a great class.

    The top players that we WILL sign are lights out great, and I am happy with the team we will sign on Wednesday.

    Some of the defections would only be rotational (depth) players or ones that need a year just to see the playing field.

    I know defections sucks, but It happens to every team... every year.

    So keep your spirits up and see who really wants to be a Florida Gator come signing day.

    I have moved on to the point that losing some signees is just part of doing business. So relax... and find some comfortable place to let signing day play-out.

    I want the players that want to be Gators.
     
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  7. Wanne15

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    we just got an offensive tackle from San Diego State. Three-year starter
     
  8. spike718

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    On Spikes transfer portal rankings he is top 3 OT in portal. Much more reliable than other sites.
     
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  9. scooterp

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    I know it’s kind of your schtick to be a smartass …but that wasn’t what I said.
     
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  10. Crusher

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    link? :)
     
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  11. 62gator

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  12. apkgator

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    I think I would lean to the JUCO OT that is visiting now over Tarquin, but fine with either as a good depth peice
     
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  13. Crusher

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    I think we saw enough OT play in 2023 to indicate a real need to get a starter at OT that would allow George to move inside rather than a depth piece (although that is direly needed as well).
     
  14. Crusher

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    Interesting. He is the 14th rated OT while Tarq is 7th. I see K. Goodwin is back on the list. Do the Gators have any interest in the #1 Oklahoma OT transfer?
     
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  15. apkgator

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    The committ we got and Barber are starters....Waites and another portal backups. Caden Jones, Westphal and the german kid depth. George goes inside
     
  16. spike718

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    pay only site. :)
     
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  17. bobbybaker86

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  18. bobbybaker86

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    Offered the teammate as well who’s currently committed to UCLA





     
  19. ufmc84

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    Tarquin is almost a must have at this point. I couldn’t care less about his past. We need depth and talent at OT. The Oklahoma dude would also be a big plus if we went after him too. I don’t think you can have too many quality OL on your roster.
     
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  20. SuperMOM

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    YAY!!! We offered a guy who committed 5 days ago.

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