September 16, 20241 yr 6 hours ago, Horn80 said: Napier firing is on an egg timer. Can’t believe a Florida fan hasn’t started a stream like this…/noCR
September 16, 20241 yr What are the relative estimated NIL strengths of FSU, UF, and UM? My gut tells me UM is the greater long-term threat nationally based on the city, but you could fill a bookcase with what I don't know about those schools.
September 16, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, Magus Ossis said: What are the relative estimated NIL strengths of FSU, UF, and UM? My gut tells me UM is the greater long-term threat nationally based on the city, but you could fill a bookcase with what I don't know about those schools. UM is really small. The alumni with the fat wallets went to UF.
September 16, 20241 yr Miami's big money guy is on the path to bankruptcy isn't he? Florida with a good coach will tear it up in recruiting. Finding the good coach will be the hardest part for them. Edited September 16, 20241 yr by kevwun
September 16, 20241 yr 20 hours ago, Doc Sam Beckett said: In his second full season as head coach, Dabo went 6-7, thanks in large part to his horrible offensive coordinator. I didn't think Dabo was smart enough to fire that drooling moron, but he did, and went on to win 2 national championships. The offensive coordinator that was fired, immediately making Clemson light years better? You guessed it, Billy Napier I would have thought Frank Stallone
September 16, 20241 yr 5 minutes ago, Magus Ossis said: What are the relative estimated NIL strengths of FSU, UF, and UM? My gut tells me UM is the greater long-term threat nationally based on the city, but you could fill a bookcase with what I don't know about those schools. FSU's got willing alums up to a point. They've only got so much to work with and they have to make choices the same as many schools in the mid-tier range of this stuff. UF's base will provide help if there's hope. They're not idiots. They're also not in the upper tier at this point. If they hire someone they're excited about, that could change. UF has never been one of the crazies in the SEC when it comes to buying players before the NIL era. Meyer had people helping out, but back then, $500k could buy the top end of a great class. You want a top flight roster now? Barring a miracle or a Saban discount, you're going to need north of $12M and that isn't UF. Miami has more than people think and Cristobal isn't totally dependent upon the original loudmouth supporting them. They're not upper tier on the alumni/collective side, but they're not middling. The thing Miami has that the other two do not is corporate NIL. Miami is a big city with a lot of brands that are willing to align with personalities. That helps put them into the higher realm of NIL, likely only lacking to the likes of Texas, Oregon, Ohio State and a few random programs each cycle.
September 16, 20241 yr 9 hours ago, hornian said: Is Billy his middle name? Or did you just pull “Mark Napier” out of your ass? Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays.
September 17, 20241 yr After Steve Spurrier left, Florida has had: 1. Three seasons with Ron Zook. 2. Six seasons with Urban Meyer - Two National Championships 3. Four seasons with Will Muschamp. 4. Three seasons with Jim McElwain. 5. Four seasons with Dan Mullen. 6. Three seasons with Mark Napier. I wonder if the admins ever think "gee, maybe it's us." Fuckin’ Mark.
September 17, 20241 yr All I want for Christmas is for Florida to start Mertz and aggy to start Weigman. And to see the fan bases melt down. That's it.
September 17, 20241 yr FSU's got willing alums up to a point. They've only got so much to work with and they have to make choices the same as many schools in the mid-tier range of this stuff. UF's base will provide help if there's hope. They're not idiots. They're also not in the upper tier at this point. If they hire someone they're excited about, that could change. UF has never been one of the crazies in the SEC when it comes to buying players before the NIL era. Meyer had people helping out, but back then, $500k could buy the top end of a great class. You want a top flight roster now? Barring a miracle or a Saban discount, you're going to need north of $12M and that isn't UF. Miami has more than people think and Cristobal isn't totally dependent upon the original loudmouth supporting them. They're not upper tier on the alumni/collective side, but they're not middling. The thing Miami has that the other two do not is corporate NIL. Miami is a big city with a lot of brands that are willing to align with personalities. That helps put them into the higher realm of NIL, likely only lacking to the likes of Texas, Oregon, Ohio State and a few random programs each cycle. The Gator NIL budget this year was 13-15 million. So don’t blame it on money…..
September 17, 20241 yr The administration changed between #4 and #5. Jeremy Foley was considered one of the best ADs in the country and made a ton of great hires across the board in athletics and is a major reason why UF has the streak of 30+ years finishing in the top 10 in the all-sports rankings, though it could be argued that he never made a good one for football. Spurrier was one of the last hires that Arnsparger made before returning to the NFL, and it's arguable that Meyer's hire was directed and made happen by then-president, Bernie Machen who had just come from Utah the year before. Stricklin has been the AD since 2016 and he brought Mullen with him from Miss St. and of all of the hires, the only one that's been successful has been Nesty, our swimming coach. He's also made two spectacularly bad coaching hires in women's basketball and soccer. Both who not only never won, but were fired over abuse accusations.I agree that Stricklin has not been great (hard to follow Jeremy Foley.) But I think you forgot he hired Todd Golden. Who at this point looks to be a Billy Donovan starter kit.
September 17, 20241 yr On 9/16/2024 at 8:08 AM, gatormarc said: The administration changed between #4 and #5. Jeremy Foley was considered one of the best ADs in the country and made a ton of great hires across the board in athletics and is a major reason why UF has the streak of 30+ years finishing in the top 10 in the all-sports rankings, though it could be argued that he never made a good one for football. Spurrier was one of the last hires that Arnsparger made before returning to the NFL, and it's arguable that Meyer's hire was directed and made happen by then-president, Bernie Machen who had just come from Utah the year before. Stricklin has been the AD since 2016 and he brought Mullen with him from Miss St. and of all of the hires, the only one that's been successful has been Nesty, our swimming coach. He's also made two spectacularly bad coaching hires in women's basketball and soccer. Both who not only never won, but were fired over abuse accusations. On 9/16/2024 at 8:17 AM, BurntOrange&White said: Florida needs to figure out if they're set on keeping Stricklin as AD first.... According to this article the Gators need to clean house in the athletic department. It's not just Stricklin but holdovers from the Foley era: https://www.on3.com/news/the-florida-gators-have-more-than-just-a-billy-napier-problem/ I mentioned this in the coaching carousel thread, but with the president resigning, they will need to deal with that before doing much with the AD and football coach. Kind of like the world USC was in when they had to stick with Helton longer than they wanted.
September 18, 20241 yr 19 hours ago, DallasGatr said: I agree that Stricklin has not been great (hard to follow Jeremy Foley.) But I think you forgot he hired Todd Golden. Who at this point looks to be a Billy Donovan starter kit. I agree that Golden looks good and we're trending in a positive direction, but he hasn't won anything yet. I didn't feel the need to mention every coach where the jury is still out.
September 19, 20241 yr On 9/16/2024 at 3:59 PM, kevwun said: Florida with a good coach will tear it up in recruiting. Finding the good coach will be the hardest part for them. Dusty and Danny this morning said John Gruden is hinting that he would be interested in coaching NCAA. He would land a top 15 class without ever leaving his office.
September 19, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, markstanco said: He would land a top 15 class without ever leaving his office. Do kids under 19 even know who John Gruden is?
September 19, 20241 yr Gruden is untouchable. He needs to go hugh freeze route to get into college coaching and keep his mouth shut.
September 19, 20241 yr 15 minutes ago, Zeus said: Fucking hire Chucky lets GOOOOOO You mean, lets GRUUUUUU
September 19, 20241 yr 8 minutes ago, Hookem10 said: Gruden is untouchable. He needs to go hugh freeze route to get into college coaching and keep his mouth shut. Yeah, no one is hiring him after the email leak.
September 19, 20241 yr 49 minutes ago, bad_teammate said: Do kids under 19 even know who John Gruden is? I knew who George Halas and Norm Van Broklin and Hank Stram was (before my time) and I didnt have Google. Not comparing those 3 to Gruden, but I knew of their legacy.
September 19, 20241 yr Is Charlie Strong still in an off-field position with Alabama? Time for Florida to bring him home. Pros: He can start immediately and recruit Florida. Cons: He might not be very good at his job. Edited September 19, 20241 yr by JBJ
September 19, 20241 yr I can't find out one way or the other. The last articles I can find on him are when Saban hired him.
September 19, 20241 yr Charlie strong is a color commentator for some channel and speaks eloquently I might say.
September 19, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, Hookem10 said: Charlie strong is a color commentator for some channel and speaks eloquently I might say. Black or AA, pls
September 19, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, ClubWhatever said: Black or AA, pls How about ninja turtle Raphael
September 19, 20241 yr 7 minutes ago, Hookem10 said: How about ninja turtle Raphael Raphael is cool but crude Michaelangelo is a party dude!
September 19, 20241 yr On 9/15/2024 at 2:39 PM, TKthunder2 said: If the rumor is true that they want to hire Kiffin (who Vegas thinks will will make the CFP)
September 19, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, JBJ said: Is Charlie Strong still in an off-field position with Alabama? Time for Florida to bring him home. Pros: He can start immediately and recruit Florida. Cons: He might not be very good at his job. Might not?
September 21, 20241 yr On 9/19/2024 at 5:04 PM, Hookem10 said: Charlie strong is a color commentator for some channel and speaks eloquently I might say. Are you saying Charlie Strong is well spoken for a color guy?
September 21, 20241 yr On 9/19/2024 at 5:54 PM, DDD Dad said: You must be an Ole Miss fan because Lane would be the best coach the Gators would have since Urban. Edited September 21, 20241 yr by TonyTexas
September 21, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, TonyTexas said: Why not? Are you an Ole Miss fan? Lane would be the coach at Florida since Urban. He’s a complete POS and I’m far from convinced he would be effective there.
September 21, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, ABSR said: Are you saying Charlie Strong is well spoken for a color guy? You certainly put your finger on it.
September 21, 20241 yr Author Fuck looking gassed with this hurry up hopefully next week Texas will punish these fuckbois
September 21, 20241 yr They are trash but they’ve been throwing the ball all over Miss State. That does not bode well for them next week.
September 21, 20241 yr 47 minutes ago, locodos said: Not gonna lie, kinda rooting for the cowbell fuckers Fuck that. Jeff Lebby's rape enabling ass is their HC, I hope Florida hangs 100 on them
September 21, 20241 yr 13 minutes ago, BrazilHorn said: Fuck that. Jeff Lebby's rape enabling ass is their HC, I hope Florida hangs 100 on them
September 21, 20241 yr 44 minutes ago, BrazilHorn said: Fuck that. Jeff Lebby's rape enabling ass is their HC, I hope Florida hangs 100 on them My wife went to State, so I've always kept an eye on them and pulled for them, which was all the more fun with Leach there. I was disgusted that they hired that piece of shit, and I wish him such spectacular and gratuitously horrific failure that he's fired on the field after their last game, if not earlier.
September 21, 20241 yr Author Chickenshit call not a blind side block he hit him strait in his chest Unreal the SEC officiating has been so bad for two games this year. They handed LSU the game last week and now this is garbage too. IMG_4844.mov IMG_4845.mov
September 21, 20241 yr I thought that Florida was going to blow MSU out in this one. I understimated Florida’s incompetence.
September 21, 20241 yr At the very least it wasn’t a blindside block. Florida isn’t great but State looks horribad.
September 21, 20241 yr Author Now they get bailed out on 4th and 3 damn is this the same crew from the LSU game what the fuck is going on
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