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So why the slow pace?

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by ufstrong57, Dec 14, 2023.

  1. volungator

    volungator All American

    NO! Not the way things are done in today's transfer portal / NIL environment
     
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  2. gainesvillegreen44

    gainesvillegreen44 GC Legend

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    I don’t think the good person vs wins is an either/or BUT I think there’s something to this. There’s a good chance CBN Is concerned way more with quality human and so is UAA …. Most fans don’t care if the QB name is Shitler as long as he’s winning games and throwing for 300. Big disconnect If that’s the case
     
  3. LTG61

    LTG61 GC Hall of Fame

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    No coach whose team loses more games than they win is gonna be able to develop anybody into anything - because they'll be gone. I'm willing to bet big that, if 2024 is another losing season and/or money starts drying up, the UAA will lose some of those altruistic principles and CBN will lose his job.
     
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  4. Wanne15

    Wanne15 GC Hall of Fame

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    Somebody better go back to town and get a shit pot full of dimes
     
  5. LTG61

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    We'll see. Hopefully, the point will be moot because UF doesn't have another losing season next year.
     
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  6. ocalaman

    ocalaman GC Hall of Fame

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    This was a cynical comment, people. Chill out, please!
     
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  7. Matherly87

    Matherly87 GC Hall of Fame

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    So why the slow pace?
    Because some things are better in slow motion...
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  8. gatorzilla91

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    That went out the window for me when these kids decided they wanted to be treated like professional athletes and ditch their teams after taking NIL money from fans
     
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  9. Gatorrick22

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    How come so many other schools are hosting all of their recruits and possible transfers in, and we are not? We have 3 players committed to us that are visiting other schools for their final weekend before the dead period, then signing day.

    Am I missing something here? We should have every single recruit on campus this weekend and then some...

    This should be a BBQ weekend for our 2024 recruits and their families.
     
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  10. DeepPurpleGator

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    Yeah, that's what I thought. :oops:
     
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  11. Crusher

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    Interesting. I didn't know this was a thing. Of course the school wouldn't be able to pay the way if the commit had already taken an official. Maybe they could use some of their NIL money to make the trip.
     
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  12. eastowest

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    4 now
    WR Williams at Texas A&M
     
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  13. Spurffelbow833

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    The fact he's still here convinces me that it is what it is here from now on.
     
  14. BA69MA72

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    This
    This weekend is commencement. No other events on campus, limited hotel rooms, etc
     
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  15. hoyt233

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    Prattvile, AL-Go Lions!
    Use the green font. :D
     
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  16. ColoradoNoVaGator

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    Yesteryear’s thinking

    the $$$ for OVs and unofficials doesn’t matter anymore. Recruits can only have one OV per school, but unofficials are entirely unrestricted and anybody other than the school can pay for it.
     
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  17. tegator80

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    No, that is when the search for a new AD begins. And when we sign one, THAT will be the time the search for a new HC begins.
     
  18. tegator80

    tegator80 GC Hall of Fame

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    Um, nothing wrong with your take, just that it needs context. Let me help:

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    Everything is going according to plan. Nothing to worry about. Go home and feel blessed...
     
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  19. tegator80

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    There is really only one answer:

    We shall see. And right now, the optics look less-than-ideal. His answer to the question(s) about the lack of skill in special teams is pretty damning.
     
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  20. tegator80

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    I take a bit different line: this isn't a unicorns and rainbows business. It is damn tough. And the salaries that they make at this level says it is. Napier and anyone else can downsize to Div 2 or less. It may be more that flavor there.