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Here's hoping Will Muschamp is beaming after National Signing Day, too.
Florida's 2012 National Signing Day could be a truly rollicking ride, with Florida still in it for a number of five-star prospects and still in the race for the nation's No. 1 recruiting class, somehow. Use this post, which will be stuck to the top of Alligator Army all day, as your NSD open thread, and this schedule of commitments as your guide. (Times and broadcast information via CBS Sports' Eye on Recruiting, Rivals, and the Orlando Sentinel's Swamp Things.)
All times are Eastern, and we'll also be updating this post with both news of commitments and current commits sending along their National Letters of Intent. You can watch ESPN's NSD coverage via ESPN3.com.
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No upsets as of this post
if you’ve seen the commit list then you’ve seen the signed list minus a few names who haven’t faxed in LOIs yet.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
hope we can pull some magic
this guy claims we’re not getting any of the outstanding recruits!
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Story on Harvey-Clemons will be up shortly folks. He picked UGA over Gators and others.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
yeah I just saw that, made me sick
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
Me to. I thought it was going to come down to us and FSU. Damnit. And those boys FSU are bringing in on their D-Line….Just wow.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
That’s alright. We had a similar thing in 2010. Let them do their thing. Apparently, don’t discount Fowler just yet…
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
yeah I did not realize they had those kind of commits on there D-line
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
I knew they had good recruits, I just didn’t realize they were that big and beast-like. They are massive.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
since when
is this a seminole fanboy site?
riverrock324 - February 1, 2012
swing and a miss
Strike 1
According to Rivals, UF never gets any kids out of Valdosta.
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Two in the last couple of decades apparently. I wouldn’t even bother anymore.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
yeah – put them in the same category as Plant. Let’s stop wasting time there.
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Yup.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Fowler
Too much smoke about Fowler switching for it not to be true. I think you guys got him.
FSUaluminHogtown - February 1, 2012
Should be an interesting announcement for sure.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Good morning, people!
Tough break for UF with JHC. Not really a surprise, though.
Who do y’all think Florida lands today?
I’m going with Agholor ad Young.
LanceDavis - February 1, 2012 via iPhone app
What school is Tracy Howard leaning to??
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
He's been a Florida lean for a while
But Miami has made a strong push as of late.
CanWeBeMature - February 1, 2012
Well, everyone at his announcement “party” is apparently in Miami gear … so yeah.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
damnit
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
Yeah I hear miami now too, apparently his dad I’d dick and he wants to stay home now
RNappy20 - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Miami.
LanceDavis - February 1, 2012 via iPhone app
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
Man I'm tellin ya'll I don't know if I can make it
This is my first experience of The National Signing Day and with JHC commiting to GA already….I’m startin to stress out lol
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
you never win every hat pick
winning 2 is a big day.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Yeah NSD is always fun. lol
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
Me too. I’m pretty nervous about most of these guys not coming to UF. Aghalor in particular. Now Howard, too.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
I know maybe it wouldn't be as bad if Alabama and FSU weren't doing so good
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
we’re the second choice of some of the top players in the nation!
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Hell yeah!
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
I just saw it in Tracy Howards eyes....he is goin to Miami
haha I hope not
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
the big thing for Florida...
The Gators held on to all their commitments. Add a couple today and it’ll be a real solid class.
LanceDavis - February 1, 2012 via iPhone app
Yes it will.
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
I’m worried about the couple more part. It doesn’t look too promising for any of the outstandings at this point!
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
This
It’s much worse to lose out on a guy you thought you had all along than it is to miss out on a guy you were merely hoping for.
CanWeBeMature - February 1, 2012
Howard was a guy we thought we had all along
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Same with Diggs for that matter
Sveet - February 1, 2012
DAMN YOU HOWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
SON OF A BITCH
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
SON OF A BITCH
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
“Alot of applause”
Really? I heard a shitton of boo’s because everyone knows Miami sucks ass.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
I doubt we get Aghalor or Diggs now. sigh
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
a NSD faceplant certainly won’t do a lot to spur optimism heading into the spring.
If we fall into the bottom of the top 10, that would be pretty disheartening.
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Agreed. I think even if we don’t get any of these guys we should still have a class around 6th or 7th but who knows.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
swing and a miss
Strike 2 for Florida
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Well, that sucks.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
definitely hurts
Well let’s hope we can flip Fowler
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Positive spin for Howard to UM:
Brian Poole signed, plus plenty of really good CBs up for grabs in ’13. McQuay, Hargreaves, Kendall Fuller, etc.
LanceDavis - February 1, 2012 via iPhone app
Just popped some xanex, that should help me get through this...
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
Step off of the ledge, people
It’s gonna be a long NSD
CanWeBeMature - February 1, 2012
But we're DOOMED!!!1!!!!1!!!
car.full.of.midgets - February 1, 2012
Gatorzone reports that Gators ink WR Raphael Andrades from Lincoln Tallahassee.
Rivals calls it a “nice get” and calls him a “physical WR”
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Lincoln is Quezzie's team, right?
car.full.of.midgets - February 1, 2012
do you mean Jaquez Green? he was from Georgia I believe.
That 3-star signing is really bad news – it indicates UF is’;t getting any of the top WRs still on the board
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Apparently, he's coaching up there now
or was as recently as July.
I’ve never felt good about us landing Ahgolor, but I still think we have a good shot with Diggs.
car.full.of.midgets - February 1, 2012
I’m afraid we just gave Digg’s scholly to a 3-star guy that considered our offer a longshot
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
And unfortunately, we won't know for sure
until Diggs deigns to tell the nation his choice on February 10th. Maybe the 3 star WR is just insurance?
car.full.of.midgets - February 1, 2012
^ This
If anything this means we lost out on the Agholor sweepstakes. Still feel pretty good about Diggs. Would rather him announce on the 9th or 10th and let the luster of the OSU visit wear off a bit.
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Someone should just email him the daily forecasts for Columbus and Gainesville
every day between then and now.
car.full.of.midgets - February 1, 2012
I believe he is visiting Maryland between now and then. I think he ends up there.
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
I really hope not, but the allure of staying home can be hard to overcome.
That has to be the main thing working against us. I have a really hard time believing Edsall & Co. have a better pitch than our guys.
car.full.of.midgets - February 1, 2012
I'm glad I joined the Alligator Army
makes me feel like I’m not going through this alone haha
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
Strength in numbers is always good.
Whether you’re looking for a fellow reveler or a shoulder to cry on.
Andy Hutchins - February 1, 2012
Has anyone heard…did every kid that was a verbal up until today go ahead and send in their official today?
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
I believe UF has 11 letters in hand so far
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Damn. FSU gets another big mofo.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
It’s really no surprise. Bama was the only other team in contention and they fell off once Goldman’s primary recruiter (Sal Sunseri) went to UT.
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Fowler
So is Fowler not switching after all?
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Having a very hard time concentrating at work
I assume that I’m not alone in this.
CanWeBeMature - February 1, 2012
The amount of ESPN coverage for FSU is nauseating
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
it happens when you ink a filthy defensive front and close strong. When all you do on NSD is see your hat shunned by every 5-star recruit, there isn’t much to say about you.
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Yeah that is gonna be one nasty DL for the future
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Well it's a good thing I can't watch ESPN, then
Controls the vomiting.
CanWeBeMature - February 1, 2012
Story on Howard is up for those interested….
http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/2/1/2762722/tracy-howard-miami-football-national-signing-day-2012
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
so he chose UM over UF partly due to academics?
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Apparently.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
by “academics” does he mean bikinis and South Beach?
That is one thing that UM clearly has that UF doesn’t.
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Miami is now higher ranked than Florida
in Academics, in the US News and World report rankings, mostly because a big part of the rankings are the school’s endowments…
Florida, being a public institution, had to publish its losses in on that front. Miami, being a private one, didn’t. So Florida’s losses hurt its rankings while Miami’s didn’t.
That minor bit aside, they are pretty close, academically. Before and after that change the difference is only a few spots. Ah well, better than him going to FSU.
The Commenter Formerly Known as Not You - February 1, 2012
Looks like you guys got Fowler.
KnoleR3 - February 1, 2012
Don't you come over here and play with my emotions!
Hearing interesting info but I’ll believe it when I see it for Fowler.
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
I just saw an interview with him
and he has a Gator shirt and hat on. Don’t know what else that means.
KnoleR3 - February 1, 2012
Thanks for the info.
Just saw the video myself.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:7526927
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Yes sir, congratulations.
He’s going to be a stud.
KnoleR3 - February 1, 2012
Can anyone translate what he said in that interview? I couldn’t hear a word.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
All I heard him say is that he’s committing to UF and that is all that matters. :)
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
He also said he re-affirmed his commitment to FSU like a week ago.
Muschamp will have to be all over this kid. Very, very high bust potential
CornNole - February 1, 2012
Yes he will.
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
Pretty much...
Muschamp is a defensive coach who runs a hybrid 3-4/4-3 that will best utilize his skill sets.
Basically, he liked the BUCK position
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Badass. I didn’t think he would flip. Cha-Ching.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
I wouldn’t care about him going to Mizzou, but now that Mizzou is in the SEC….dear god what he will do to our small corners.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
This kid is a beast.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Yeah he’s a HOSS. Our small corners should have a fun time handling him. lol
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
Purifoy, Jenkins, and Roberson are all six feet or taller
so we shouldn’t be worse off in that regard than anyone else they play. Still, damn, he big!
car.full.of.midgets - February 1, 2012
lol
THAT’S A HUGE BITCH!
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
Fowler flipped
this is officially not a “bust” class now.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
It’s official right?
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
Yeah
Not sure if he’s a buck or DE, but he’s a really big get for UF.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Definitely!
Very huge for us!
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
It was never a "bust" class
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Agreed
you wouldn’t know it if you were hanging around prior to the Fowler announcement though.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
not a bust class, but it was certainly looking like a bust NSD
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Still will be a bust close imo
if we don’t land Diggs.
Sveet - February 1, 2012
I totally disagree with this.
Maybe a bust when it comes to WRs, but the rest of the class is shaping up very nicely. This class has pretty much guaranteed that our defense will be beastly for the next few years.
CanWeBeMature - February 1, 2012
How can you not consider it a bust close if we don't get Diggs?
We missed on almost every player
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Rivals
Has us as the number 2 class right now. If that’s a bust of a class, then people have really stepped into delusional territory.
CanWeBeMature - February 1, 2012
I have only said we have had a great class
I never said it was a bust class
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Story on Raphael Andrades…
http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/2/1/2763613/raphael-andrades-florida-football-national-signing-day-2012
Also, Fowler story is coming up shortly.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Congrats on getting Fowler....
Big get for y’all, it will be interesting to see how you tame that beast of an ego… a few stadiums up the swamp might do it in the summer lol… Or he could turn into Elam…
FSU@UNF - February 1, 2012
Oh god….Urb’s is on the World Wide Leader….Time. To. Turn. This. Shit. Off.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
He didn't say anything about Diggs
don’t know if there’s anything to read into that.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
He's not allowed to specifically talk about any recruits
until they’ve signed a LOI
CanWeBeMature - February 1, 2012
Weird seeing Urban talk about osu's recruits.
Weird seeing him talk about osu’s recruits.
Justin Alvarez - February 1, 2012
Weird seeing him talk.
Y’know?
Andy Hutchins - February 1, 2012
What's the deal with Diggs?
Is he leaning towards OSU or somethin?
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
Waiting until 2/10 to announce :(
car.full.of.midgets - February 1, 2012
But still considered a Florida lean. :)
Andy Hutchins - February 1, 2012
Giggity!
car.full.of.midgets - February 1, 2012
That hasn't meant much
Howard and Agholor were considered Florida leans too
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Since 1980 … the hardest thing to do in regards to recruiting in college football, is to get a Miami kid away from Miami. There isn’t a place in the country where that is harder to do.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
While it's difficult
It’s not that difficult. Miami kids leave there all the time
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Not the elite ones. They don’t call it the “State of Dade” or the “State of Miami” and refer to a figurative fence around it for nothing. It’s also not the biggest fraternity in football for nothing.
It’s tough. It’s not as tough as it was a few years ago (1999-2005-ish) but still, they don’t leave often. Plus, there are a lot of guys there. A lot. So yeah, a few will leave, but it’s usually not the cream of the crop.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Yeah it sucks that we have to wait that long…..
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
I assume every recruit that talks to Meyer leans towards Meyer
he is that good.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Especially after the whole "Percy Position" spiel
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Story on Fowler is up….
http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/2/1/2763671/dante-fowler-jr-florida-football-national-signing-day-2012
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Thanks Fla.
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
Welcome. I mean, I know they aren’t much and that in-depth, but I’m sure we’ll get into all that (you know, more info) pretty soon.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
With the addition of Fowler
Our chances to land Leonard Williams have likely decreased significantly
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Yeah, people are starting to say USC now.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
By nature of increasing FSU's class, I agree
Williams is significantly bigger than Fowler, though. They wouldn’t be the same position at UF.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
that should read "FSU's chances", not class
my brain… it doesn’t want to work right now.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Williams to USC
its official.
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Agholor hasn't announced yet?
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
Nope
I’d expect USC though.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
yeah that's what I hear
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
Would be a huge blow if we can't pull either Agholor or Diggs
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
In roughly 30 minutes….
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Are we gonna get any more WRs?
doker - February 1, 2012
We better get Diggs
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Seriously
Gatorbuc15 - February 1, 2012
This.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
MUST HAVE DIGGS
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
I like Florida's chances.
OSU, Auburn and Maryland would love to be in Florida’s position with Diggs.
LanceDavis - February 1, 2012 via iPhone app
I liked Florida's chances on Howard and NA a week ago too
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Williams to USC
FSU@UNF - February 1, 2012
Sigh.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
U got Fowler?
why so serious?
FSU@UNF - February 1, 2012
Greed...
We want them all
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Haha, same time. Great minds..etc.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
I want them all.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
ya me too....
Fowler wasn’t a “need” but more of a want… the same with Williams. But, ill take Goldman over both. It was interesting seeing Fowler’s interview, it was like he knew he screwed a lot of people with that decision, didn’t seem to excited. I am interested in seeing how he pans out. gotta chance to be a real good one, but also their is a fear that he might let his head get in the way.
FSU@UNF - February 1, 2012
Yeah, that’s true. At this point though, we need all the help we can get.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
ya... very jealous of you Oline recruits!
FSU@UNF - February 1, 2012
Hopefully they all pan out.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
see FSU 2001-2009
FSU@UNF - February 1, 2012
Haha, yeah.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
plus half these guys don’t pan out, so if we get 2 of them, we should be secure that one of them will be great
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Not a surprise
probably seals Agholor to the Trojans.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
alright, who is next?
I am losing track
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Avery Young I think....
Have heard conflicting reports of him to UGA and UF
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
He's a dawg
http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/young_avery00.html
Sveet - February 1, 2012
They have pulled the page down now
Sveet - February 1, 2012
doesn't necessarily mean that he's not going to UGA
they may have just pulled it to keep from spoiling his announcement. Still, it’s better than them leaving the page up and announcing that he’s a Dawg now.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
I agree
The probably just realized the put it up early.
Seems doubtful they would make a page for him if they didn’t have his LOI, but hey you never know
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Avery Young has a UGA profile page
either a hilarious oversight/secondary violation, or the Dawgs got his LOI in already.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Per their Signing Day page
They do not have a LOI from him.
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
So hilarious secondary violation
that’ll be really funny if he signs here.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Exactly!
Well Pat Murphy from WPB reported that Avery Young will sign with the good guys…so there is still some hope
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Fowler's was in at 8am for us
They wait until the kid announces until they let them know about the LOI.
They don’t want to take away the kids thunder.
I’m not saying it’s in, but I don’t think that is a sign of anything
Sveet - February 1, 2012
It seems like we are done until Diggs
Pretty disappointing considering how big this day could have been for us
Sveet - February 1, 2012
here we go
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
im gonna throw up
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Seems like a quality kid
Hate to miss out on him
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
Well....
That stung more than I thought it would
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
F him
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
I hope LA chews him up and spits him out
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
Let's not get bitter here
CanWeBeMature - February 1, 2012
LOLZ at the name/comment
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Didn't think of the implications with the name
But I don’t mind being the calm voice of reason in this discussion.
CanWeBeMature - February 1, 2012
And can we blame him?
Our offense versus USC? He is a five star. He wants to play and win now.
Sadly, our current QB situation doesn’t exactly lend itself to recruiting WRs looking for that.
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
I was just kidding....kinda
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
Just because he didn't pick your school doesn't mean you should wish him the worst
Unless they pick FSU or UGA of course
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Tracy Howard was a bit of a bad surprise
(less if you paid attention over the last week). Fowler was a good surprise. Everything else has gone according to expectations.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Hard to imagine that 2 weeks ago we were looking very good for Howard, Agholor, and Diggs
and we may not get any of them.
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Muschamp can't close
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Or, he never had a chance
Not every year is 2006/2007/2010. Meyer had 2005, 2008, and 2009 too. Also, this is still a really solid class.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
It is a great class.
He still can’t close
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Muschamp is 1/2 on actual expectations right now
It was a mistake to not wait with Howard’s official until the final weekend, but other than that, Muschamp hasn’t done anything wrong. He also flipped Fowler, which was a bigger pickup than Howard would’ve been. Everyone else so far had UF as their second or third choice, and none of them were upset picks. This isn’t on Muschamp, it’s just the way recruiting goes.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
I disagree there
Howard is a much better player than Fowler imo.
Sveet - February 1, 2012
better player at a position with better depth
Powell needs a back up.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Agreed. This is still a solid class.
Thankfully, the Florida 2013 class is loaded with talent and UF appears to be in good shape for some great recruits.
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
I don't recall looking "very good" with Agholor
“Better than everyone other than USC”, sure. But never better than USC.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
I'm almost positive we were the favorite for NA until recently
Sveet - February 1, 2012
his favorite school is USC
his first offer? USC
his best visit? USC
He was USC all the way. Florida had proximity going for it, and that’s about it.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
As of a week ago most "experts" had him going to UF
Sveet - February 1, 2012
NSD should be renamed BLUE BALLS FROM HELL.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
lol
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
So why is Diggs waiting until the 10th??
DustinFLA - February 1, 2012
taking a trip this weekend I believe
skigator93 - February 1, 2012
Where's our WR's????
We need them who did we get?
Justin Alvarez - February 1, 2012
Are we stocked with WRs or something sure didn’t see anything last year.
Justin Alvarez - February 1, 2012
Some kid from Tallahassee
don’t know who he was. Diggs is waiting to sign next week, and is probably down to UF and Ohio State. He’s the only one left.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
That kid from Tally looks like a good pick up
even if there isn’t much buzz around him
Sveet - February 1, 2012
He is a solid player for the depth chart
but by no means is he the game changer we were looking for in guys like Diggs or Agholor
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Well ya
Diggs is a must.
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Yeah kids looks good from his video and he has decent size so that’s a plus
RNappy20 - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Story on Agholor is up….
http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/2/1/2762745/nelson-agholor-usc-football-national-signing-day-2012
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
So did you use the same template for all the articles?
Commits to __________ over Floridaskigator93 - February 1, 2012
Haha, I know right. But yeah, same template just fill in the schools.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
What happened with shyler miles he was supposed to sign when agholor did
RNappy20 - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Kansas
JGator29 - February 1, 2012
Matt Jones finally faxed his LOI, which means the Gators have 23 players (pretty sure on that number) and the No. 2 overall class according to Rivals.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Any idea what the delay was? I was never worried about him since he has said he’s a gator all day long since day 1
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
I actually asked that question about an hour ago (you know, just in case) on Twitter and was tweeted back by multiple people: School ceremony.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Ahhhh. Good deal. He’s already my favorite player of the class, and has been for awhile. He’s going to be great.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
I hope so.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
I know it is a tad early, but...
Does anyone have an idea of who we’re looking at for 2013 or how many players per position we will likely target?
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
Aside from Adam Lane and Caleb Brantley, I have no idea.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Haha, thanks. I figured I’d ask just in case. If they can put out preseason polls and predict national champions the day after the NCG, I wanted to check if they had names out for next year.
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
I'll probably have more on this a while from now, but...
RB: Greg Bryant, Kelvin Taylor, Christian Green, Tarean Folston, Derrick Henry, Micah Green
WR: Ahmad Fulwood, Stacy Coley, Alvin Bailey, Taj Williams, Reggie Davis
OL: Two big-time targets are Laremy Tunsil and Jake Raulerson
DT: Greg Gilmore, Montravius Adams
DE: Elijah Daniel, Joey Bosa
LB: Peter Kalambayi, Jaylon Smith, Daniel McMillian, E.J. Levenberry, James Hearns
CB: Kendall Fuller, Vernon Hargreaves, Nick Washington, Richard Benjamin, Will Likely
S: Leon McQuay, Marcell Harris
ATH: Ali Groves, Jordan Leggett, Jalin Marshall, Nadir Barnwell
LanceDavis - February 1, 2012 via iPhone app
This is a big list
RNappy20 - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Vernon hargraves or something like that is supposed to be a too cb and his sister goes to florida so we are in good shape for him from what I hear, and stacy coley a wr we were first to offer him and he is supposed to be one of the too wr’s next year too
RNappy20 - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Kelvin Taylor, Adam Lane, Greg Bryant
at RB. Expect one of Taylor or Bryant. Florida will probably look to add another RB as well (3 minimum signees).
As for the other positions? probably thin at DE, unless multiple 2010s declare for the NFL. Expect a handful of DBs, a lot of O-linemen and WRs, and a highly rated ILB and probably at least 2 backups at that position.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
UF leads for Hargreaves. Stacy Coley and Alvin Bailey, as well.
I read a few days ago that the UF coaches told Greg Bryant they were only taking two RBs in ’13.
LanceDavis - February 1, 2012 via iPhone app
Is there anybody else out there that we might sign
I know diggs, but what about others, we needed to have a bigger class with how thin we are pretty much everywhere. I know we missed on a bunch of big recruits but we still could use depth.
RNappy20 - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Diggs and Young are it.
LanceDavis - February 1, 2012 via iPhone app
come on Avery!
everybody let’s all put out some positive thoughts about Avery Young and hopefully we can at least close out today strong.
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Fo’ Sho’
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Hey guys
Exciting day for every football fanatic out there.
Just wondering how ya’ll are feeling about your class?
Great get on Fowler btw. I think our coaches were honestly shocked about that considering everything he had been telling us for like… 300+ days.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
I like it.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
I think it's pretty solid.
The Tracy Howard thing really through me for a loop though. I honestly thought Nevin Shapiro was locked up… what’s up with miami>???
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
The only thing I can think of is automatic playing time.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
He stated early PT was his #1 factor
He would have gotten that here.
I think he would have been our top cover corner the second he stepped foot on campus
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Our CB’s played great considering. Most of the time, they were right there, just bad breaks.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
I agree our CBs were good
but Howard is better.
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Yeah, I think we’ll be alright though.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
We will be alright
but we could have been better.
Sveet - February 1, 2012
It could always be better
We needed a playmaker on offense but I think we needed to get bigger on both fronts which we did big time, so I will take to loss on the lbs and wrs for now. Next year we should load up on offensive talent
RNappy20 - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Yeah, but with almost guaranteed bowl bans coming up?
Not sure what they are selling guys down there.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Preaching the NFL fraternity that is “The U”
That’s my guess anyway.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
No one knows for sure what the penalties will be
PT, Hometown, etc..
Miami is a good program. I’m not sure why people are shocked that someone would want to attend there
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Because they are facing some of the worst charges in NCAA history, apart from SMU.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
I guess we will have to wait and see
but if you think they are going to get anywhere near SMU level punishment then you aren’t going to be happy
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Nah, not saying that at all. i don't think anyone ever gets the death penalty
Just saying that Miami is in for some bumpy waters for a while.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
that's what I've been yelling!
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
I was shocked to see it, personally. People were talking about it on here this morning, but I didn’t think it was actually going to happen. Wasn’t it just about 2 days ago that he said he was going to FSU no matter what? Crazy. We entered the day around 4th in the rankings and will end the day around 4th so for me it was just a…meh. Still, this is going to be a good class….but would’ve liked to have gotten a few of the guys we missed on.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Yeah, that guy really screwed FSU over.
It wouldn’t have been so bad if the coaches wouldn’t have backed off Leonard Williams to accomodate him.
Oh well though. Whatcha gonna do? Some people are just indecisive :)
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
We are a little dissappointed about the misses so far today
but overall the class is pretty amazing
Sveet - February 1, 2012
So weird seeing Vanderbilt with a Top 25 class….even if it’s 25th. I keep thinking I need to call ESPN and tell them there is a massive error on their website every time I see it.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Like a month ago, when Vandy’s class was like No. 18, I’m pretty sure I had a stroke.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Hahaha. Same here. Crazyness.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
I'm telling you guys, if Vandy gets it together, watch out.
Nashville is a really nice city with a great downtown scene. Put that up with some hot women and a great education and Vandy has a lot to offer.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Oh I hear ya. I love me some Nash-vegas. Great place.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Sorry I haven't been around lately btw, love chatting with you guys.
Starting my graduate degree in April and I have a pretty full plate already with a 19 month old and 8 week old (both girls) lol.
I can barely keep up on Tomahawknation as it is.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Suuuuuuuure. Blame the kids. ;-) Congrats by the way. On all accounts.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Ditto.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Yeah, I live about two hours east of Nashville. It’s a fun town.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Knoxville?
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
I’m right in the middle. About an hour and half (at the most) west of Knoxville.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Let me know when you are in Nashville sometime man.
We should grab a beer.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Sounds like a plan. Will do.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
So...
Take this for what it’s worth, but there seems to be a little drama surrounding JHC’s LOI and you guys might be the benificiary.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
?
Can you expand on that a little?
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Details, Links, etc…
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Well... it's VIP stuff off 247, but it isn't from an administrator or site owner, so I guess it's alright...
Apparently the grandfather is not wanting to sign his LOI because he wants him to go to Florida.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Again - this is from a regular poster...
Certainly would not share if it was from Josh Newberg or Corey Dowlar etc, so forth.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
FlaGators - please remove if you think this is innapropriate.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
I’m not buying what they’re selling
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Me either
It would be one thing if the source had even the tiniest bit of validity
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Like I said, TIFWIW
I already feel dirty saying something something in the first place. Hard to keep up with what is VIP and what isn’t over there if it isn’t a mod posting.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Yeah I don’t follow that stuff over there or pay for any “inside source” info so I can’t comment on how reliable it is. But yeah, it would be talked about a lot more if it was true. If it happens to be true, then you, my friend, are a smart cookie.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Plus, I heard he already signed the paper and sent it in an hour ago??
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
just updated across recruiting services listing him as "signed".
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
UGA’s athletic department doesn’t list him among their official signees yet.
http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/signingday2012-simple.html
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
Mark Richt just dismissed such rumors, which were apparently growing fast…
https://twitter.com/#!/SethEmerson/status/164780007841992704
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Ok, good.
Please ignore email then :)
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
So he hasn’t sent in the LOI then….Hmmmmmm.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Alright.
So yes or no, regarding your e-mail?
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Let it ride man.
Cats out of the bag over that one, even if I did jump the gun.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Haha, alright man. Just double checking.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
I don’t know. He’s def. on to something there if the guy hasn’t signed. If it’s past midnight tonight and he still hasn’t signed…then yeah…awkward situation going down.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Very true.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Even ESPN just confirmed it. And talking about it as we speak.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
His family sucks then
Let the kid go where he wants to go. It’s his life not yours
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Well isn’t this the kid who both parents are dead and is raised by his grandfather? And his grandma is ill or whatever?
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
I don't know
but it’s not their decision no matter what the circumstances are.
I would hate to lose or gain a kid this way
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Absolutely
You only want players who have their heart in your team.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Yeah, it’s now interesting.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
I'm a gonna sit here and laugh
SC-Gator - February 1, 2012
I was going to take a quick nap (due to the 17 cups of coffee I’ve had since 7:35 this morning) but…now I’m watching the TV.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
I have the remote in my desk
Seriously contemplating tuning all the TV’s in the building over to ESPN.
SC-Gator - February 1, 2012
You should do it.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
I will take the sloppy seconds all day long.
Make the right choice Josh. You should know the right choice. Come to the good side!!!!!!
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
DAmn! Just long Young, too
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Glad it wasn't to Georgia.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
At least UGA didn’t get him
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
And does anyone know what it means for UGA that they had an Avery Young profile up now that he is with Auburn?
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
They probably had all their potential commits profiles prepped and ready to go so they could add them once they signed
It obviously was put up on accident
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Yeah, I know. What I meant was, are there any consequences for them? I know it is small, but I sure would like to see that. It would make me feel a little better for missing on JHC.
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
Doubtful any at all
It would be a very very very minor violation anyway and it clearly looked like an honest mistake
Sveet - February 1, 2012
haha, too bad. Maybe if they add up all of UGAs minors the might finally equal something substantial.
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
I know they don’t actually do that. I just want them to make an exception for UGA.
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
Yeah, story is up now…
http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/2/1/2764273/avery-young-auburn-name-football-national-signing-day-2012
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Who else are you guys waiting on?
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Noone now. For today anyways. Just Diggs on the 10th it seems like.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Is Auburn the main competition there?
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Yeah but looks like Maryland is putting in a last ditch effort. That would be the close to home choice.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
And Ohio State forgot to mention them. Although, Diggs said he is choosing a Pro-Style school so I would think we would get him if that’s the offense he wants to be in.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
I don't say this often, because no offense, but I hate Florida...
But I really hope you guys win that battle.
I had the pleasure of seeing what some of the Auburn posters were like this recruiting season and all I can say is WOW. They suck.
I hope Bama rips the Barners a new one again this year. And next year, and the year after.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
OSU and Maryland
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Diggs
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Another O-Lineman?
Kyle Murphy @ 4 pm ET? Listed in original story.
Darkwolf70 - February 1, 2012
He's a stretch, but
I’d be happy to add him.
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
We’re not getting him. We’ve been eliminated. USC or Stanford from what I’ve heard.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
omg
I’m officially depressed and confused. What do we need to do to get some depth on the O-line?
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
We got the #1 OT
and another big time OT.
Our Oline situation looks outstanding compared to fsu’s
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Ain't that the truth.
Love bringing in the JUCO’s this year, just to cover our ass though.
And Menelik Watson looks like the second coming of Kimbo Slice.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
2 guys?
I’m stoked about Humphries and Dunker(OG), but 2 guys aren’t enough. I’m just hopeful that last year’s redshirts have beefed up and learned the system.
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
So yeah, I’m wondering how UGA feels about posting that profile of Avery Young now?
IT mistake or not … STRIP THEM OF THEIR PROGRAM FOR A YEAR!!!
I need a nap.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
off with their heads!
death penalty!
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Conflicted
Part of me wants to defend my brethren, part of me wants to see Georgia burn.
Nah, who am I kidding? I’m always up for seeing Georgia burn.
SC-Gator - February 1, 2012
Pretty sure the folks at Off Tackle Empire (SB Nation’s Big 10 blog) will say or have said at least 1,067 Sherman references today.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Jake Meador?
any news on him?
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Wisconsin I believe
Sveet - February 1, 2012
Yup. He’s going to the Badgers.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
bummer
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Dante Phillips
ESPNU just showed him as an OT, was that just a typo or did he play both in hs?
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
goes to show the power of hope...
my mood is MUCH better just knowing there’s a chance for JHC.
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
SERIOUSLY
did Dante Philips play OT in hs, or did ESPNu mess that up?
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
He might switch to OL.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
thanx Fla.
I wish I wasn’t on edge, but apparently I care about this stuff.
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Yeah.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Common Guys
Take a few deep breaths here.
Right now Rival has us listed 3rd behind Alabama and Texas. Scout has us 5th with Ohio St and Michigan ahead of us. Meanwhile, we only have 23 in vs 25 each for Ohio St and Michigan, 27 for Bama, and 28 for Texas.
SC-Gator - February 1, 2012
HOLY SHIT!!!!
Family issue.
The Fsu guy was right
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
???
Eh?
SC-Gator - February 1, 2012
Read the comments from here, on down.
Yes, it’ll open a new window.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
I already worked it out
The FSU bit threw me off at first
SC-Gator - February 1, 2012
Oh, okay.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
:)
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Good call Natty.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Yup
Obviously know recruiting better than beer =)
SC-Gator - February 1, 2012
Hey, Nattylite is only the pisswater I drink on fishing excursions or when I'm too broke to buy real beer.
Guinness is where it’s at my friend.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Now you're talking
SC-Gator - February 1, 2012
But...
There are conflicting reports on whether his choice would be UF or FSU.
This is crazy.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Now THIS is NSD drama
SC-Gator - February 1, 2012
Not too confident on the FSU chatter
Just threw that out there though because it is being talked about.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
I cannot refresh UGA's commit list fast enough
Josh Harvey-Clemons still isn’t listed on the athletic department.
I mention this because Coach Richt didn’t mention JHC, so there might be substance.
Ohh, now they are mentioning it on ESPNU
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
JHC
ESPN sounds like they are sure he is going to commit to UF now
FSUaluminHogtown - February 1, 2012
You guys really need JHC.
He works as a bail bondsman :)
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
I see what you did there. Does he give out free shoes?
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Lol. All in good fun.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FLORIDA BABY!!!!
I’ve got a good feeling about this.
Dirty Dawgs goin’ down.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Alright. I’ve got 3-1 odds on JHC’s saga lasting more than 24 hours.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Only 3-1?
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Yeah, low odds due to his mother being involved.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
He doesn’t have a mother, tho.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
That’s right. 7-1.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
OT Kyle Murphy
Still a chance for another big OL at 1600.
http://recruits.gatorsports.com/player/293/kyle-murphy/
Darkwolf70 - February 1, 2012
Nah. I think he’s going with Stanford or USC. We’ve been eliminated from that one
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
It’s funny because JHC isn’t the undecided I wanted most, but if we get him, it will make today amazing. Don’t care if it moves us up rankings at all. All that will matter is we walk away with what UGA wanted, thought they had, and saw slip away.
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
Who cares about the rankings? It will mean we added a great player that can help us win football games.
I hope it doesn’t happen though. It’s not fair to the kid
Sveet - February 1, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1BsHZDEGiM
Watch that. I hope we get this kid. Even his Grandparents no what’s up.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Dangit
You make a fair point…I think UF is a better fit given UGAs depth, but I guess it should be his choice, even if it is a bad choice. haha
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
If he wants to be gator bait every year then let him
Sveet - February 1, 2012
you're right
as much as I didn’t want to see it, its not in our best interest for a player to be on the team if his heart isn’t in it.
coolgator - February 1, 2012 via Android app
I don't think that will be an issue
I think his heart will be in it wherever he goes. He not like he dislikes FSU and UF
Sveet - February 1, 2012
If he really wants to go to UGA
he can have a court declare him independent and he can sign for himself (I believe this was an issue a few years ago). I’d guess that his Gramps is going to cave in the next few days and he’ll be in Athens this summer.
Chekhov's Spread Gun Option - February 1, 2012
Talk now (for the last few minutes) is FSU as a compromise. Started as a guess by people on Twitter about 15-minutes ago.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Is there any substance behind it or just speculation? Does his grandfather just not want him at UGA?
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
Speculation I guess.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Heck of a compromise.
But honestly… it sounds like a transfer waiting to happen whether UF or FSU pull him.
You have to let a kid go with their heart. You can only do so much as a guardian. It’s your responsibility to guide and protect, not to dictate.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Yup.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Well, JHC is apparently 100% to UGA, but nobody will sign his paper. It’s kind of funny when you think about it.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Well, that was fun. Guess it is good he is going with his heart. All the luck in the world to him…except at the end of October.
GeorgiaGator - February 1, 2012
Yep.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Cheers for that.
first and thom - February 1, 2012
Would you sign your grandchild’s paperwork for admission to the University of Georgia in Athens? Me either.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Haha, good call. I would only sign for UF, SMU and UTC.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
What about Ohio State? Awesome fanbase, awesome coaches that stay for years at one school, not on probation…………………………………………
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Something was done here
FSUaluminHogtown - February 1, 2012
Indeed.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
Ha!
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
A'ight guys
Good luck on Diggs. I really have to get to work now and cram in 8 hours worth of stuff into 3.
Nattylite - February 1, 2012
Later man. Thanks for the info on Josh. Great call.
Gators1 - February 1, 2012
Have a good one. As always, thanks for stopping by.
FlaGators - February 1, 2012
You stay classy FlaGators!
Noleforever9399 - February 1, 2012
#JesusisLord
Amen Brother
Sveet - February 1, 2012
:)
Noleforever9399 - February 1, 2012
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