Cary Chow and the college football bloggers get you ready for a Week 2 slate that sees Texas A&M begin life in the SEC and a trio of Big Ten vs. Pac-12 showdowns, including No. 2 USC at Syracuse.
ESPN.com bloggers Chris Low and Edward Aschoff recap the opening weekend and still believe Alabama and LSU are the cream of the college football crop. Low and Aschoff also look ahead to the best matchups in week 2 -- Florida at Texas A&M, Georgia at Missouri, Auburn at Mississippi State and Vanderbilt at Northwestern. Listen here 
Andre Debose still not impact WR
September, 6, 2012
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Michael DiRocco | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- When receiver Andre Debose got to Florida in 2009, then-coach Urban Meyer called him the next Percy Harvin.
Instead, he's turning out to be the next Bo Carroll -- an average player on on offense but a very good kick returner.
The 5-foot-11, 189-pound Debose is perhaps the Gators' most electric player with the ball in his hands and he already holds the school record with three kickoff returns for touchdowns and it's only one game into his redshirt junior season. He has two 99-yard returns, including one against Ohio State in the TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl to earn game MVP honors.
As a receiver, however, Debose is hit-and-miss. He has just 26 catches for 528 yards and four touchdowns in 24 career games. All four of his touchdown catches last season were 64 yards or longer, including 65-yarders in back-to-back weeks against Alabama and LSU. However, he has only had more than two catches in a game three times: Florida Atlantic and Furman in 2011 and Kentucky in 2010. He had a career-high four catches against the Wildcats.
Instead, he's turning out to be the next Bo Carroll -- an average player on on offense but a very good kick returner.
The 5-foot-11, 189-pound Debose is perhaps the Gators' most electric player with the ball in his hands and he already holds the school record with three kickoff returns for touchdowns and it's only one game into his redshirt junior season. He has two 99-yard returns, including one against Ohio State in the TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl to earn game MVP honors.
As a receiver, however, Debose is hit-and-miss. He has just 26 catches for 528 yards and four touchdowns in 24 career games. All four of his touchdown catches last season were 64 yards or longer, including 65-yarders in back-to-back weeks against Alabama and LSU. However, he has only had more than two catches in a game three times: Florida Atlantic and Furman in 2011 and Kentucky in 2010. He had a career-high four catches against the Wildcats.
First down issues put Gators in hole
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The SEC’s two newest members play their first conference games on Saturday, with Texas A&M hosting No. 24 Florida (3:30 ET, ESPN) and Missouri hosting No. 7 Georgia (7:45 ET, ESPN2).
QB questions for A&M, Florida
After the Aggies' opening game against Louisiana Tech was postponed by Hurricane Isaac, this week will be the first game at Texas A&M for Kevin Sumlin.
Last year with Houston, Sumlin’s offense led FBS in points per game (49), yards per game (599) and pass yards per game (450). But that was with Case Keenum at quarterback.
The Aggies' starting quarterback will be redshirt freshman Johnny Manziel. The last time Texas A&M used a freshman quarterback in a season opener was 1944.
The quarterback situation is far from settled for Florida. Jeff Driskel will make his first career start for the Gators after leading the offense to 20 points in relief of Jacoby Brissett in the team’s opener.
Both Driskel and Brisset have struggled to push the ball downfield during their careers at Florida. When throwing the ball 20-or-more yards downfield, Driskel is 0-for-7 with an interception, while Brissett is 1-for-9 with a touchdown and three picks.
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With several key conference tilts on tap, we take a look at what to watch in the SEC in Week 2:
1. Hello Missouri, Hello Texas A&M: Even though Missouri has already played a game as an SEC member, Missouri and Texas A&M “officially” become league members Saturday when the Tigers take on Georgia and the Aggies face Florida. It’s fitting that the two newcomers would play traditional powers in their first league games, and it’s also fitting that both would open SEC play at home. The eyes of the league will turn to College Station, Texas, at 3:30 p.m. ET and then to Columbia, Mo., at 7:45 p.m. ET. It is indeed a new day in the SEC.
2. Missouri’s inexperience up front: Blocking Georgia’s defensive front with a veteran offensive line is no easy task, but the Tigers will try to do it a bit short-handed. Senior right guard Jack Meiners is questionable for the game with a knee injury. His size and strength inside would be invaluable against the Bulldogs. Former walk-on Max Copeland is scheduled to start in Meiners’ place. And at left guard, true freshman Evan Boehm is the starter. Senior Travis Ruth was slated to be the starter at left guard, but tore his left triceps tendon in August and underwent surgery.
3. More touches for Gurley: In his debut last week, Georgia freshman running back Todd Gurley carried the ball eight times for 100 yards and had touchdown runs of 55 and 10 yards. He also had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Coach Mark Richt said he would “definitely” like to see Gurley touch the ball more Saturday against Missouri than he did last week. But the Bulldogs aren’t going to forget about fellow freshman Keith Marshall and sophomore Ken Malcome. Richt said Gurley probably would have carried it a few more times last week but that he got a little light-headed after his 100-yard kickoff return.
4. Driskel takes the reins: It’s Jeff Driskel's job, and Florida coach Will Muschamp has told him that there’s no need to be looking over his shoulder Saturday. It was important that the Gators settle on a starting quarterback prior to going to Texas A&M, and that’s exactly what Muschamp did coming out of Florida’s ho-hum 27-14 season-opening victory over Bowling Green. Driskel is a better runner than Jacoby Brissett and has a better chance of extending the play when things break down. More than anything, though, it’s going to be imperative that the Gators play well around Driskel. The running game looks to be in good hands with Mike Gillislee, but the Gators are going to need more big plays like the one Frankie Hammond turned in against Bowling Green. He took a quick out, shook a tackle and turned it into a 50-yard touchdown. It’s been a while since the Florida receivers have made those kind of plays consistently.
5. More first-timers: In Week 1, Tennessee’s Cordarrelle Patterson, Georgia’s Gurley, Alabama’s T.J. Yeldon and Ole Miss’ Bo Wallace stole the show among the newcomers in the league. There are sure to be a few more that break out this week. Keep an eye on Missouri freshman receiver Dorial Green-Beckham. The Tigers will look to get him more involved in the offense. And at Texas A&M, redshirt freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel makes his debut along with true freshman cornerback De'Vante Harris, who earned his way into the starting lineup soon after preseason camp began. Two other true freshmen worth watching at Texas A&M are both known for their big-play skills -- receiver Thomas Johnson and running back Trey Williams.
6. Ascending to No. 1: Alabama coach Nick Saban scolded the media this week for not giving Western Kentucky proper respect. That said, we’ll change the subject a little bit from the impending blowout this Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide moved to No. 1 in both polls after routing then-No. 8 Michigan 41-14 in the season opener. Since the preseason Associated Press poll began in 1950, only two teams have ascended to No. 1 in the poll after Week 1 and stayed there the rest of the season. Nebraska did it in 1971 after Notre Dame was the preseason No. 1 selection, and USC did it in 1972 after Nebraska was tabbed preseason No. 1.
7. Connor Shaw’s status: There’s still no final word on whether South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw will play Saturday against East Carolina, but he gave a thumbs-up to reporters as he left the practice field Wednesday. Coach Steve Spurrier said it could be a game-time decision. Spurrier said the key was Shaw being able to throw effectively Wednesday and Thursday in practice without considerable pain. Shaw’s teammates said he looked like his old self Wednesday in practice. Shaw is dealing with a bruised right (throwing) shoulder after taking a knee to the shoulder area last Thursday against Vanderbilt. Wednesday was the first time he’d done anything in practice since the season-opening victory over the Commodores. Sophomore Dylan Thompson is Shaw’s backup.
8. Breaking through in the SEC opener: Dropping the SEC opener hasn’t just been a problem for Mississippi State since Dan Mullen has been on the job. The Bulldogs haven’t won their SEC opener since 1999, when they beat South Carolina 17-0. They started 8-0 that season. Under Mullen, they’ve lost their past three SEC openers to Auburn, including the past two by a combined 10 points. The Bulldogs get a chance to end that drought Saturday when Auburn visits Scott Field. It’s also a chance for Mullen to break through in the West. His only three wins over Western Division foes since taking the job in 2009 have been over Ole Miss. He’s 0-12 against everybody else in the West.
9. LSU’s running back carousel: As problems go in this league, it’s a great one to have. LSU may have too many good running backs ... if that’s possible. Kenny Hilliard and Alfred Blue each rushed for more than 100 yards in LSU’s opener. Hilliard had 141, and Blue, who started the game, had 123. A year ago, it was Michael Ford and Spencer Ware carrying most of the load for the Tigers in the running game, although Hilliard’s role grew later in the season. Ford led the team with 756 yards in 2011, and Ware had 707 yards. Ford had eight carries for 50 yards in the opener. His eligibility had been in question until he won an appeal the week before the game. Ware didn’t play in the opener after he was slowed by a thigh injury. Can you play four running backs and keep them all happy? Something says the Tigers are going to find out. Either way, it’s a sweet luxury to have.
10. Hamilton does Little Rock: Arkansas senior receiver Cobi Hamilton left the Hogs’ opener last week in the first quarter after catching two passes for 13 yards. Arkansas didn’t specify his injury other than to say it was above his shoulders. Coach John L. Smith said Hamilton should be fine for this week, which goes without saying. The game is in Little Rock, and Hamilton has been at his best in War Memorial Stadium. He’s played in six games there for the Hogs and has 22 catches for 644 yards and seven touchdowns. Three of his five 100-yard receiving games have come in Little Rock. In other words, if you have Hamilton on your fantasy team, you might want to be sure he’s in your lineup this week.
1. Hello Missouri, Hello Texas A&M: Even though Missouri has already played a game as an SEC member, Missouri and Texas A&M “officially” become league members Saturday when the Tigers take on Georgia and the Aggies face Florida. It’s fitting that the two newcomers would play traditional powers in their first league games, and it’s also fitting that both would open SEC play at home. The eyes of the league will turn to College Station, Texas, at 3:30 p.m. ET and then to Columbia, Mo., at 7:45 p.m. ET. It is indeed a new day in the SEC.
2. Missouri’s inexperience up front: Blocking Georgia’s defensive front with a veteran offensive line is no easy task, but the Tigers will try to do it a bit short-handed. Senior right guard Jack Meiners is questionable for the game with a knee injury. His size and strength inside would be invaluable against the Bulldogs. Former walk-on Max Copeland is scheduled to start in Meiners’ place. And at left guard, true freshman Evan Boehm is the starter. Senior Travis Ruth was slated to be the starter at left guard, but tore his left triceps tendon in August and underwent surgery.
3. More touches for Gurley: In his debut last week, Georgia freshman running back Todd Gurley carried the ball eight times for 100 yards and had touchdown runs of 55 and 10 yards. He also had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Coach Mark Richt said he would “definitely” like to see Gurley touch the ball more Saturday against Missouri than he did last week. But the Bulldogs aren’t going to forget about fellow freshman Keith Marshall and sophomore Ken Malcome. Richt said Gurley probably would have carried it a few more times last week but that he got a little light-headed after his 100-yard kickoff return.
4. Driskel takes the reins: It’s Jeff Driskel's job, and Florida coach Will Muschamp has told him that there’s no need to be looking over his shoulder Saturday. It was important that the Gators settle on a starting quarterback prior to going to Texas A&M, and that’s exactly what Muschamp did coming out of Florida’s ho-hum 27-14 season-opening victory over Bowling Green. Driskel is a better runner than Jacoby Brissett and has a better chance of extending the play when things break down. More than anything, though, it’s going to be imperative that the Gators play well around Driskel. The running game looks to be in good hands with Mike Gillislee, but the Gators are going to need more big plays like the one Frankie Hammond turned in against Bowling Green. He took a quick out, shook a tackle and turned it into a 50-yard touchdown. It’s been a while since the Florida receivers have made those kind of plays consistently.
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AP Photo/Phil SandlinJeff Driskel earned the nod as Florida's starting quarterback heading into the SEC opener at Texas A&M; can his receivers step up?
AP Photo/Phil SandlinJeff Driskel earned the nod as Florida's starting quarterback heading into the SEC opener at Texas A&M; can his receivers step up?6. Ascending to No. 1: Alabama coach Nick Saban scolded the media this week for not giving Western Kentucky proper respect. That said, we’ll change the subject a little bit from the impending blowout this Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide moved to No. 1 in both polls after routing then-No. 8 Michigan 41-14 in the season opener. Since the preseason Associated Press poll began in 1950, only two teams have ascended to No. 1 in the poll after Week 1 and stayed there the rest of the season. Nebraska did it in 1971 after Notre Dame was the preseason No. 1 selection, and USC did it in 1972 after Nebraska was tabbed preseason No. 1.
7. Connor Shaw’s status: There’s still no final word on whether South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw will play Saturday against East Carolina, but he gave a thumbs-up to reporters as he left the practice field Wednesday. Coach Steve Spurrier said it could be a game-time decision. Spurrier said the key was Shaw being able to throw effectively Wednesday and Thursday in practice without considerable pain. Shaw’s teammates said he looked like his old self Wednesday in practice. Shaw is dealing with a bruised right (throwing) shoulder after taking a knee to the shoulder area last Thursday against Vanderbilt. Wednesday was the first time he’d done anything in practice since the season-opening victory over the Commodores. Sophomore Dylan Thompson is Shaw’s backup.
8. Breaking through in the SEC opener: Dropping the SEC opener hasn’t just been a problem for Mississippi State since Dan Mullen has been on the job. The Bulldogs haven’t won their SEC opener since 1999, when they beat South Carolina 17-0. They started 8-0 that season. Under Mullen, they’ve lost their past three SEC openers to Auburn, including the past two by a combined 10 points. The Bulldogs get a chance to end that drought Saturday when Auburn visits Scott Field. It’s also a chance for Mullen to break through in the West. His only three wins over Western Division foes since taking the job in 2009 have been over Ole Miss. He’s 0-12 against everybody else in the West.
9. LSU’s running back carousel: As problems go in this league, it’s a great one to have. LSU may have too many good running backs ... if that’s possible. Kenny Hilliard and Alfred Blue each rushed for more than 100 yards in LSU’s opener. Hilliard had 141, and Blue, who started the game, had 123. A year ago, it was Michael Ford and Spencer Ware carrying most of the load for the Tigers in the running game, although Hilliard’s role grew later in the season. Ford led the team with 756 yards in 2011, and Ware had 707 yards. Ford had eight carries for 50 yards in the opener. His eligibility had been in question until he won an appeal the week before the game. Ware didn’t play in the opener after he was slowed by a thigh injury. Can you play four running backs and keep them all happy? Something says the Tigers are going to find out. Either way, it’s a sweet luxury to have.
10. Hamilton does Little Rock: Arkansas senior receiver Cobi Hamilton left the Hogs’ opener last week in the first quarter after catching two passes for 13 yards. Arkansas didn’t specify his injury other than to say it was above his shoulders. Coach John L. Smith said Hamilton should be fine for this week, which goes without saying. The game is in Little Rock, and Hamilton has been at his best in War Memorial Stadium. He’s played in six games there for the Hogs and has 22 catches for 644 yards and seven touchdowns. Three of his five 100-yard receiving games have come in Little Rock. In other words, if you have Hamilton on your fantasy team, you might want to be sure he’s in your lineup this week.
Texas A&M hosts no. 24 Florida on Saturday at Kyle Field in the Aggies' first Southeastern Conference game. Let's take a look at five storylines for each team as they head into their SEC tilt:
1. The Kevin Sumlin era begins
There's a lot of "new" around Texas A&M football and that includes a new coaching staff, led by Sumlin, the new head coach who spent the last four years at Houston. It also includes new coordinators and assistants and new offensive and defensive schemes. All of those things will be unveiled for the first time on Saturday.
1. The Kevin Sumlin era begins
There's a lot of "new" around Texas A&M football and that includes a new coaching staff, led by Sumlin, the new head coach who spent the last four years at Houston. It also includes new coordinators and assistants and new offensive and defensive schemes. All of those things will be unveiled for the first time on Saturday.
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GatorNation takes a look at five issues facing Florida as it travels to College Station, Texas, for the SEC debut of Texas A&M:
1. Jeff Driskel’s the guy: Driskel beat out Jacoby Brissett to be the Gators’ starting quarterback and he’ll make his first career start against the Aggies. He played solidly last week against Bowling Green, completing 10 of 16 passes for 114 yards and one touchdown, but he did badly miss a couple throws. He also finished as UF’s second-leading rusher in the game, and his mobility and running ability is an added element to the offense. He’s going into a hostile environment -- it’s the first SEC game for Texas A&M -- so it’ll be interesting to see how he handles himself.
2. No more handcuffs: The offense is supposedly going to open up this week. UF coach Will Muschamp said he told offensive coordinator Brent Pease he wanted to run the ball a lot against Bowling Green so the Gators could establish their identity as a tough, physical team. He pledged to let Pease open the offense up more this week, and having one QB taking all the first-team snaps in practice should help with that. The Gators aren’t going to throw it around like Steve Spurrier used to, but the run-pass balance will be more equal than the 75 percent run, 25 percent pass the Gators were against the Falcons.
1. Jeff Driskel’s the guy: Driskel beat out Jacoby Brissett to be the Gators’ starting quarterback and he’ll make his first career start against the Aggies. He played solidly last week against Bowling Green, completing 10 of 16 passes for 114 yards and one touchdown, but he did badly miss a couple throws. He also finished as UF’s second-leading rusher in the game, and his mobility and running ability is an added element to the offense. He’s going into a hostile environment -- it’s the first SEC game for Texas A&M -- so it’ll be interesting to see how he handles himself.
2. No more handcuffs: The offense is supposedly going to open up this week. UF coach Will Muschamp said he told offensive coordinator Brent Pease he wanted to run the ball a lot against Bowling Green so the Gators could establish their identity as a tough, physical team. He pledged to let Pease open the offense up more this week, and having one QB taking all the first-team snaps in practice should help with that. The Gators aren’t going to throw it around like Steve Spurrier used to, but the run-pass balance will be more equal than the 75 percent run, 25 percent pass the Gators were against the Falcons.
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Recruiting mailbag: Remaining UF targets 
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- It’s time to dip in to the GatorNation recruiting mailbag and answer your questions. Because of the amount of questions we’ve received, we won’t be able to get to all of them today -- but we encourage you to post your questions on our Insider fan forum, The Chompions Club.
rmoreiro: How many more recruits do we take, and can you list the positions?
A: This can be a tricky question because a lot will depend on attrition. Also, if Florida is able to land a transfer such as former Nebraska offensive lineman Tyler Moore, that would affect the final number Florida would take in its 2013 recruiting class. Obviously, with the decommitments of Rod Johnson (Delray Beach, Fla./American Heritage) and Josh Outlaw (Lithonia, Ga./Martin Luther King), the Gators would like to sign at least one more offensive lineman. Florida would also like a linebacker, Marcell Harris at safety and a defensive tackle. If there ends up being room, the Gators would also like to add a tight end. I specify Harris at safety because if the Gators miss on him, I don't believe they will take another safety.
rmoreiro: How many more recruits do we take, and can you list the positions?
A: This can be a tricky question because a lot will depend on attrition. Also, if Florida is able to land a transfer such as former Nebraska offensive lineman Tyler Moore, that would affect the final number Florida would take in its 2013 recruiting class. Obviously, with the decommitments of Rod Johnson (Delray Beach, Fla./American Heritage) and Josh Outlaw (Lithonia, Ga./Martin Luther King), the Gators would like to sign at least one more offensive lineman. Florida would also like a linebacker, Marcell Harris at safety and a defensive tackle. If there ends up being room, the Gators would also like to add a tight end. I specify Harris at safety because if the Gators miss on him, I don't believe they will take another safety.
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Though he himself doesn't garner all the headlines, Mason Cole (Tarpon Springs, Fla./East Lake) anchors an offensive line that serves as a catalyst for a high-flying offense.
Teammates like quarterback Pete DiNovo and wide receiver Artavis Scott continue to put up prolific numbers and light up the scoreboard. But as the nature of the position suggests, Cole's efforts aren't necessarily categorized.
He's not looking for that, though. The wins and the good performances are what he's happy about.
Teammates like quarterback Pete DiNovo and wide receiver Artavis Scott continue to put up prolific numbers and light up the scoreboard. But as the nature of the position suggests, Cole's efforts aren't necessarily categorized.
He's not looking for that, though. The wins and the good performances are what he's happy about.
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Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin joined the Scott Van Pelt Show on Wednesday to talk about his team's season opener against Florida, the Aggies' move to the SEC and more. Listen here
Gators getting ready for up-tempo Aggies
September, 5, 2012
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Michael DiRocco | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Whether Florida’s players are in better shape than a year ago will be tested Saturday against Texas A&M. Defensively, anyway.
They Gators will have to deal with Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin’s up-tempo offense, which is designed to wear a defense down, making it more susceptible to giving up big plays. It also keeps defenses from substituting during the drive, which isn’t as much of a problem for defensive backs as it is for defensive linemen and pass rushers.
"When they get into that pace, you really have to do a good job with your substitution because you don’t want to do it within a series where you could get (caught with) guys running off (the field for a penalty)," Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said. "You have to be really disciplined and stay with the group when they get into that kind of tempo."
Sumlin’s offense at Houston last season led FBS with 1,102 total plays, 47 more than the next-best team (Clemson, 1,055). Granted, the Cougars did have Case Keenum running the offense. He wasn’t there in 2010 and while the Cougars ran 208 fewer plays, they still finished 11th nationally in total offense.
"That’s what they do. That’s who they are," UF coach Will Muschamp said. "The ball’s out quick, so you can’t get frustrated in the game."
This will be Texas A&M’s season opener, which means the Aggies didn’t have a chance to work out the kinks or get experience under game conditions. Plus, the Aggies have a redshirt freshman quarterback (Johnny Manziel) running the offense. The timing won’t be a crisp as it will be later in the season, and UF is going to try and unsettle it even further.
"You have to have some rush where you can affect the quarterback, to what we would call getting him off the spot, where he gets out of rhythm and doesn’t like to make the throws on time," Quinn said. "And we want to be able to get our hands on receivers. That’s really our style anyway. I don’t think that would be anything new for this week."
They Gators will have to deal with Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin’s up-tempo offense, which is designed to wear a defense down, making it more susceptible to giving up big plays. It also keeps defenses from substituting during the drive, which isn’t as much of a problem for defensive backs as it is for defensive linemen and pass rushers.
"When they get into that pace, you really have to do a good job with your substitution because you don’t want to do it within a series where you could get (caught with) guys running off (the field for a penalty)," Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said. "You have to be really disciplined and stay with the group when they get into that kind of tempo."
Sumlin’s offense at Houston last season led FBS with 1,102 total plays, 47 more than the next-best team (Clemson, 1,055). Granted, the Cougars did have Case Keenum running the offense. He wasn’t there in 2010 and while the Cougars ran 208 fewer plays, they still finished 11th nationally in total offense.
"That’s what they do. That’s who they are," UF coach Will Muschamp said. "The ball’s out quick, so you can’t get frustrated in the game."
This will be Texas A&M’s season opener, which means the Aggies didn’t have a chance to work out the kinks or get experience under game conditions. Plus, the Aggies have a redshirt freshman quarterback (Johnny Manziel) running the offense. The timing won’t be a crisp as it will be later in the season, and UF is going to try and unsettle it even further.
"You have to have some rush where you can affect the quarterback, to what we would call getting him off the spot, where he gets out of rhythm and doesn’t like to make the throws on time," Quinn said. "And we want to be able to get our hands on receivers. That’s really our style anyway. I don’t think that would be anything new for this week."
Will Grier with another scholarship offer
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Will Grier has another scholarship offer to consider.
Louisiana-Lafayette offered the junior quarterback from Davidson (N.C.) Day on Monday.
“Just don't know much about them,” Grier said. “Want to learn more.”
Louisiana-Lafayette offered the junior quarterback from Davidson (N.C.) Day on Monday.
“Just don't know much about them,” Grier said. “Want to learn more.”
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2014 CB Dawson enjoys Florida experience
September, 5, 2012
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Class of 2014 defensive back Duke Dawson (Cross City, Fla./Dixie County) took a short trip to Gainesville to watch the Gators play Bowling Green, and the 5-foot-11, 185-pound junior came away from the visit impressed.
"I thought Florida played real well and I liked the atmosphere," Dawson said. "It's very loud in there and the people were solidly behind the Gators."
Dawson said he'll probably go back to Florida again at some point during the season and will also go to a game at FSU.
"I thought Florida played real well and I liked the atmosphere," Dawson said. "It's very loud in there and the people were solidly behind the Gators."
Dawson said he'll probably go back to Florida again at some point during the season and will also go to a game at FSU.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- As we get closer to spotlighting the class of 2014, GatorNation gives you a position-by-position look at a few 2014 prospects to keep an eye on.
Some prospects have already been offered, but there are plenty of names that will start to pop up along the way. Here is a look at a few of the quarterbacks in the class.
Needs -- 1
Some prospects have already been offered, but there are plenty of names that will start to pop up along the way. Here is a look at a few of the quarterbacks in the class.
Needs -- 1
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