THIS IS THE YEAR FOR THE GATORS TO GAMBLE!!!

BN is confident that the OL has experience and emphasized the tackles have really good length. He has asked Mertz to plan on taking calculated risks. To me, that says he trusts Mertz and the offense will be more aggressive. In a presser, Mertz spoke excitedly about Calloway being aggressive. Mertz, apparently, can make the longer throws if he has the protection. Obviously, we will find out the true version in time!

 

I could not agree more with you! "Gamble" was just a term I used to indicate aggressiveness. The Tennessee game last year is a perfect example. In the second quarter it looked like we were going to lay the wood to the Vols. In the third quarter, BN admitted later that he took the foot off the accelator. We need a "take no prisoners" attitude on the field. Winning is about scoring points. The W is put in jeopardy by playing not to lose by hanging on to the lead.

 

Yes, BN has made it abundantly clear that he wants to continue to maintain control of the offense. However, Billy is also taking steps to "gamble" by letting Calloway call some plays (and I know Calloway called some plays in 2023, but it is expected that he will do more--whatever that means?); which also suggests Napier is not totally controlling the offense. Additionally, by asking Mertz to take "calculated risks" indicates the HBC trusts Mertz to perhaps do something different. Again, another step of not being in control of the offense by giving his quarterback a longer leash! Consequently, what pumps me up, there are two people who have some influence on offensive playcalling. I, among many others, have advocated for an OC, and we at least somewhat have it! We'll just have to see how this operates in a real game. But, at least this gives me hope!

 

You know what we are advocating for, and that's not in the cards!

 

I'm sure some is hype but nowhere close to all of it! That's the very thing I try to guard against. The lion's share of it is subjective, but there is a difference in the subjectivity. For example (you may be familiar with this), there are two main types of research; quantitative and qualitative. Each have their contributions to research, but neither tell all their is to know. Qualitative research has a more subjective component to it, and some quantitative researchers completely dismiss qualitative for that reason.
Much of what is reported fromm Spring Practice is based upon observation (less subjective) and is different than expressing one's opinion about practices or making prognostications (more subjective). So, are we to reject it all because there's a certain amount of subjectiveness? That, my fellow Gator, would be unwise!

 

If you fully believed what you said, you would not be on this forum! There are some very good positives from the Spring: Mertz and Dike are hooking up; Trey has upped his game; Burke appears to be emerging (which we hear every Spring); the running backs are looking good; the OL is, allegedly, providing more pass protection; Searcy, Pup, and the DB's are showing signs of growth. The sheet we don't know: how will it all come together this fall?

 

I'm sure some is hype but nowhere close to all of it! That's the very thing I try to guard against. The lion's share of it is subjective, but there is a difference in the subjectivity. For example (you may be familiar with this), there are two main types of research; quantitative and qualitative. Each have their contributions to research, but neither tell all their is to know. Qualitative research has a more subjective component to it, and some quantitative researchers completely dismiss qualitative for that reason.
Much of what is reported fromm Spring Practice is based upon observation (less subjective) and is different than expressing one's opinion about practices or making prognostications (more subjective). So, are we to reject it all because there's a certain amount of subjectiveness? That, my fellow Gator, would be unwise!

If you understood the basics of scientific research, you would have totally understood my point. It's all good, though. I appreciate your passion for everything Gators!