UF Football, An Overview of the Offense

Donzo · Feb 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM

grayg8rstevo said: ↑

I love the SERGEANT SLAUGHTER reference..just gotta spell it correctly.
Or Sarge.

Now to players, and I thank u for starting this conversation.
Westphal played some at right tackle. I think he will back up Barber. Similar body type. Caden Jones, I think he will be in the running at right tackle.

I like the buzz on Wangoy, who is just a monster basketball player right now. If he can bring the toughness needed, durability needed to pair up with his foot work that most basketball players have in spades, Could be a real surprise.
It will be interesting to see if our injured Arkansas transfer from last year can finally contribute. I know he was listed as a left tackle last year but I do see him getting a look at right tackle. Just a guess.

Zandamela? He had an ultra high rating out of high school. Is he a potential star or was this a case of just being ahead of other high schoolers in weight and strength at that early age?

As we all remember Mike Degory, who came to us as a 306 pounder also. A good Gator for sure. But he did not dominate in college as he did in high school..( ultra dominant). Where will Z be remembered?

Kearney was ballyhooed as one exceptional, mature in football beyond his years. Will he assert himself, at center or guard. 305 or thereabouts.
Thinking back on the Rimington Award and the 292# player whose name defined center excellence…old Dave was 292 when most linemen never equaled that size. Now, 305–310 is the template. The center is now usually, the smallest on the line,,especially in pass heavier offenses.

Our tight end foursome looks substantial to me. We do not have a Kelce at 215 who is a stellar pass catcher and never a blocker. Guilty your honor.
I must admit I will be interested in Caleb Rillos. He transferred from Air Force ( just to get his masters in Engineering I believe) for one year.
He is a brilliant student. Confirmed. He is 6’6” and 250+. Yes. He was a true all around athlete, not just a football player.
Before ..he grew to 252. We now have an ex quarterback, an ex basketball player, and an ex soccer player in our foursome of ends. All are over 250 with one at 275. They may not be flashy but all have good hands. We know DJ must exploit the short and interior spaces. I suggest these young men can help him do just that.
Love the player evals, gents. Do more.
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Good stuff.

Even though Zandamela was highly rated he was a raw recruit a lot like Wangoy. Looking forward to seeing all the 2024 OL recruits this spring.

Donzo · Feb 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM

sqgator said: ↑

We badly need an elite TE similar to Kyle Pitts, should be the focus of transfer portal.
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Wanne15 said: ↑

Most of the time I think that has to do with the quarterback. Some quarterback use tight ends heavily and some don't.
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The Hansen/Livingston combo will be a year better. We'll see what Rios and Jackson bring to the offense. Rios looks a lot like Hansen/Livingston. Hopefully Jackson learned a lot while redshirtting. He brings that vertical seem busting threat to the TE room.

lizardbreath · Feb 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM

Gatorrick22 said: ↑

I can't wait to explore the possibilities of our new running backs with the additions of Louis and Clark...
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bobbybaker86 · Feb 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM

I honestly don’t even care about the talent as i feel with Napier still calling plays, we’re not going to maximize the potential we have. 3-4 losses upcoming and i’d love to be wrong

MarineG8R · Feb 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM

bobbybaker86 said: ↑

I honestly don’t even care about the talent as i feel with Napier still calling plays, we’re not going to maximize the potential we have. 3-4 losses upcoming and i’d love to be wrong

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We all see it. I'll be happy to share a plate of crow at the end of the season if we are wrong.

DieAGator · Feb 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM

MarineG8R said: ↑

We all see it. I'll be happy to share a plate of crow at the end of the season if we are wrong.
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I myself am just glad being 64th in scoring offense "helps our identity as a team". I would not have thought that. Sorry for the sarcasm.

scooterp · Feb 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM

9-3 would be a successful season. I don’t know why anyone would be disappointed in that.

gators1994 · Feb 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM

scooterp said: ↑

9-3 would be a successful season. I don’t know why anyone would be disappointed in that.
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9-3 with a generational quarterback and a coach in year 4. Is that good enough? I don’t know. 10-2 and a playoff birth would be much better.

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