Florida Gators DL Joey Slackman / FloridaGators.com / University of Florida By: Terrance Biggs -- July 13, 2024 Florida Gators defensive tackle Joey Slackman thrives when placed in tough situations. During his final year of college football, he hopes to not only provide the University of Florida with quality snaps as a defensive tackle, but leadership. Slackman will probably rotate in behind Joey Banks. Florida Gators Secret Weapon on Defense - Joey Slackman
I was psyched about getting Slackman in the portal when we did a while ago and I'm just as psyched now that he's gone those the system that Napier and his army have put in place. You can never discount a man that has a motor... I've been critical of our effort on the D-line and much of that has to do with the way they were being coached in the recent past. This is why sometimes it's good to get someone from the portal that has a good set of skills talent and motivational expertise. Joey Slackman is just such a dude. Maybe his motor rubs off on Joey Banks and the other D-lineman. But I will enjoy how the new coaching staff effects our talented D-line this coming year. Led by this (Gerald Chatman Florida Finalizes Hiring of Defensive Line Coach) motivation, high energy, coach. I hope he's as successful at motivating all our D-lineman like Slackman and all the other D-lineman. We cannot have our D-lineman looking to slow dance the O-lineman anymore. Bring back the bull-rushing D-line of the past and punish...
