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How are we going to fix linebacker?

Discussion in 'Awesome Recruiting' started by gatorpower, Sep 25, 2022.

  1. gatorpower

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  2. GatorGhost

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    Maybe go roster shopping like Lincoln Riley
     
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  3. ddrew91

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    Unfortunately Shemar James and Ventrell miller are our only “true” linebackers. One is a true freshman and the other has limitations in pass defense. Otherwise we have a bunch of physically talented converted rush ends that had never played linebacker before coming to Florida. And even then they were poorly coached. I’ve got faith that BN is working on a flip or two but trying to keep it quiet after the AJ Harris and Dijon Johnson debacles.. this isn’t a quick fix. It’s going to take time to turn the roster over
     
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  4. bobbybaker86

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    Portal and recruiting because we dont have many TRUE LB’s on the roster. Bunch of tweeners or converted players
     
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  5. okcgator

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    The only way to fix it is to recruit actual LBs. This roster is full of talented projects and none of them are ready to play.
     
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  6. username

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    We really need a Henry tootoo or whatever type of transfer.
     
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  7. bobbybaker86

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    losing Hopper has shown to be a TREMENDOUS loss
     
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  8. INGATORSWETRUST

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    2024 we have a great LB commit. You would think James getting early playing time as a true freshman would entice some kids. Will likely need to pick up some transfers. Kansas had over 40 transfers to change their roster for the new coach.
     
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  9. gatorpower

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  10. sqgator

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    And he is playing well for Mizzou. Apparently best athlete on the team.
     
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  11. Skink

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    Get 3 more Ventrel Millers and give them all #51
     
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  12. UF24ou14

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    I've not kept up with recruiting much lately, so, what were debacles with AJ and Dijon, and why?
     
  13. ddrew91

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    Leaked news of their impending commitment. Robbing them of their “moment”
     
  14. UF24ou14

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    That's too bad, but you're saying that's all it took to rethink their decisions? Sounds like their commitments weren't strong anyway.
     
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  15. nick7203

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    Open the Dijon thread, start reading with the original post, disregard 150+ mustard puns, and find the 4-5 posts on topic. You’ll be caught up then.

    100% Chance For Dijon Johnson
     
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  16. UF24ou14

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    Cool, thank you.:)
     
  17. ddrew91

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    One committed to uga and the other is still trending UF
     
  18. UF24ou14

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    Which is still trending?
     
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  19. g0ggles

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    Gotta recruit em. Do whatever you gotta do in the portal & hs. Hopper was a huge loss. Diabate also, atleast for depth
     
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  20. ddrew91

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    Johnson