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Article: Gators Start Spring Camp

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by ETGator, Mar 7, 2025.

  1. Gatorrick22

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    Crocs are not 2 inches high... unless he's wearing the disco versions. Lol. :eek::D;)
     
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  2. Donzo

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    Platform crocs!
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  3. DieAGator

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    Regardless of height, he looks big and sturdy, which is good because it's a long season.
     
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  4. crl

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    I was just making light of these media guys and their motivations. “Usually” in the silly season they pander to the fanbase to get more clicks (or whatever). I think they try to get expectations up, hence the statement.

    But, that said, I AM a true nonbeliever in Napier and would be more than shocked if he ever wins a championship at a school in one of the top conferences.
     
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  5. lizardbreath

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    Good catch. I forgot to include the pandering/duplicity factor in Media "thinking.":p
     
  6. Gatorrick22

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    You mean regardless of the point I was making? Lol... He's still growing.
     
  7. DieAGator

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    There was conversation about height. What matters to me is that he's not losing weight and appears to be filled out. Unfortunately, he's likely to have some pretty big linemen/LBers hard tackling him if they have the opportunity. He looks weight-ready.
     
  8. kryptonite

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    I didn't even mention Taylor who played a good amount. I don't see him as a big contributor at DT. I would like to see him at DE.
     
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  9. Wanne15

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    Thats a very safe bet for any coach. Who is the next guy to actually win one would be a better place for your bet.
     
  10. Wanne15

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    Can he take a licking and keep on ticking? Usually doest have to do with weight or size.
     
  11. DieAGator

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    WITH are you talking about? A 195lb body is more durable than a 240lb? Whatever.
     
  12. Wanne15

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    Many times but theres alot of smaller guys that are durable and a bunch of injury prone big guys.
     
  13. Gatorhead

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    Hope that QB room is more solid than last year, injury wise.
    Frankly UF was a mash unit at many positions.

    Hopefully UF is a bit more healthy during the course of the season. UF does not need to be throwing a dozen freshmen / redshirt freshmen into the rotation due to injuries. Not in this league.

    I hope Napier can play the backup QB in the first couple of games this year so he gets some experience and we get a look.

    Seems to me team depth is much better, but lets face it, UF will be in trouble if DJ gets hurt, or numerous starters are in the training room.

    It seems to me a lot of Gator Nation is expecting a 9-3 or 10-2 regular season minimum.

    That's not an easy ask with the schedule.

    Having said that I think folks taking the W/L under will be losing money.
    They better, or UF may be coming off 27 Million.
     
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