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Graham "Freaking" Mertz!

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by Bazza, Oct 14, 2023.

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  1. Oct 14, 2023 #21
    RayGator

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    Go Gator.:)
     
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  2. Oct 14, 2023 #22
    gcger520

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    Before the start of the season, I mentioned how I met Wisconsin grads in Ireland who said Mertz would be a stud for us. Seems it was more than the Guinness!
     
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  3. Oct 14, 2023 #23
    phatGator

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    I usually don’t do this but I had this to say before the season :D:

    I think he is exceeding expectations.
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2023 #24
    62gator

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    Last Gator QB to throw for 400+…on the road?
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2023 #25
    gatormonk

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    He improved even within the game imo
     
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  6. Oct 14, 2023 #26
    Gatorrick22

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    I'll bet real money that there were many Wisconsin fans watching the Gators and Graham Mertz play this game tonight.
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2023 #27
    tegator80

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    Okay, this is all I got for a reply:

    Mertz is NOT the weakest link. He may stay.

    BTW, good job, Mertz!
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2023 #28
    swampspring

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    Sometimes a change of scenery makes all the difference. Mertz wasn't some scrub recruit. Kid had game but for some reason couldn't figure it out. Could've have been the offense wasn't made for his talents or maybe it was just him.

    Tbh, I had serious doubts but he's more than just a manager, he's a stud
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2023 #29
    Bazza

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    That Kentucky loss was a reality check for Coach Nape too, I'm sure - in some of his play calling.

    Also the emergence of Bordingham and Wilson and Hanson has given him more passing options. And Pearsall.....it's an abundance of wealth right now for the kid.....
     
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  10. Oct 14, 2023 #30
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    Yeah, and when you think about it, he has done a hell of a job. First year with the team, new system, and we have all sorts of young players--receivers!, etc.- that chemistry doesn't come over night.

    I'm a fan.
     
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  11. Oct 14, 2023 #31
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    He’s starting to play the game instead of managing it. That was fun to watch.
     
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  12. Oct 14, 2023 #32
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    They probably wish they had him today. Tough loss to Iowa at about the same time the Gators got the dub.
     
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  13. Oct 14, 2023 #33
    gator_lyn

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    He’s super scrappy, and seems like he’s giving it all out there. Wish protection would improve but I’m glad he’s finding a lot of success as a Gator

    Also I was in Madison over the summer, and while it was a fun town:

    Gainesville >>>> Madison
     
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  14. Oct 14, 2023 #34
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    “Worst QB in the SEC,” they said, lol.

    He finally started attacking downfield and it made a huge difference. Even the misses were useful, as they made us less predictable.
     
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  15. Oct 14, 2023 #35
    Gatorrick22

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    His previous coach said he misplayed/misused him, and expected that he would do well for the Gators in our offense.
     
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  16. Oct 14, 2023 #36
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    He is a really good college QB and I think next year with the improved talent around him he will be a star in college football.
     
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  17. Oct 14, 2023 #37
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    Protection did improve when they needed it most.
     
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  18. Oct 14, 2023 #38
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    Some QBs just take longer to develop. With the success of older experienced guys like Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix, and even Graham Mertz, I think it's time that fans stop writing off transfer QBs just because they weren't great at their previous stops.
     
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  19. Oct 14, 2023 #39
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    Richardson last year vs Tennessee and Vanderbilt....lost both.
     
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  20. Oct 14, 2023 #40
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    I recall that post
     
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