Transfer within the SEC are certainly allowed. Sometimes a school can block a transfer, but it happens within the SEC.
That's the first mention I've heard of Bateman wanting to transfer and w/ UF's poor QB situation I'm sure he'd be welcomed. However, if a QB emerges it will be a freshman or a true sophmore....meaning Bateman would have to wait out that players depature (graduation, early NFL entry). So that could be a deterrant.
That's the first mention I've heard of Bateman wanting to transfer and w/ UF's poor QB situation I'm sure he'd be welcomed. However, if a QB emerges it will be a freshman or a true sophmore....meaning Bateman would have to wait out that players depature (graduation, early NFL entry). So that could be a deterrant.
SEC transfer rules....
NCAA tennis transfer rules allow first-time transfers to compete right away at a new school while those who transfer in the high-profile sports of football, men’s basketball and baseball must sit out a year. A football player can play immediately if he transfer to the FCS level.
Those who transfer within conference in the SEC or Atlantic Coast Conference not only must sit out a year, but could lose a year of eligibility. In the ACC, an athlete would have to pay his or her own way and would lose a year even if they have a redshirt year to use. The SEC says if the school from which the athlete is transferring doesn’t get permission for the other school to contact, the athlete would have to pay his or her own way the first year, under NCAA rules, but that a redshirt year could be used if an individual hasn’t used it yet.
The SEC doesn’t prevent an athlete who graduates within four years from transferring to an SEC school to be eligible to play for a final season as a graduate student, which could put it at a competitive disadvantage.
NCAA tennis transfer rules allow first-time transfers to compete right away at a new school while those who transfer in the high-profile sports of football, men’s basketball and baseball must sit out a year. A football player can play immediately if he transfer to the FCS level.
Those who transfer within conference in the SEC or Atlantic Coast Conference not only must sit out a year, but could lose a year of eligibility. In the ACC, an athlete would have to pay his or her own way and would lose a year even if they have a redshirt year to use. The SEC says if the school from which the athlete is transferring doesn’t get permission for the other school to contact, the athlete would have to pay his or her own way the first year, under NCAA rules, but that a redshirt year could be used if an individual hasn’t used it yet.
The SEC doesn’t prevent an athlete who graduates within four years from transferring to an SEC school to be eligible to play for a final season as a graduate student, which could put it at a competitive disadvantage.
Coach i have no idea what Bateman wants to do , i didnt mean to say that he wanted to transfer. I was just thinking back at how he was hot shit when he signed with Bama (some even called him the next joe namath ..haha) but it seems like he's been #3 on the depth chart the whole time he's been here even though others have graduated or left ...and now he's working with wide recievers.
If anybody transfers , he's probably the guy thinking that he's never going to get a shot (especially with the hot shot freshmen waiting in the wings)
re: Bama transfers
at some point these kids will put that grey matter in their skulls to work. They all keep leaving 1 year after signing and go on to 1) miss out on incredible oppy to start, 2) leave for a 2nd tier or FCS program never to be heard from again
The list is pretty endless but I'll highlight a few at Alabama:
Star Jackson - played in 5 or 6 games as redshirt frosh but left to play at Georgia State. never to be heard from again....
Phillip Sims - one of greatest arms I have seen in person. lost the job h2h vs AJ as a Soph so jumped ship to UVA and then i think transfered to like Hampton or Winston Salem or some D2 or D3 program. He was neck and neck with AJ and even went into the season as "1A" as there was still a bit of a competition going on
Phillip Ely - simply put the ONLY reason we had to start a freaking running back at QB last year was because this kid left for Toledo in addition to Sims jumping off. Blake Sims would have never sniffed the starting job over Ely or Sims. If he would have just done his time behind AJ he would have been handed the keys to the starting job for 2014 and 2015 imho
I won't go into the laundry list of RB that leave after 1 year but Tenpenny must be kicking himself...he signed in 2013 and was redshirted that season. Last year backed up TJ and Henry but still got 26 carries. He saw Tide bring in Flowers, Scarb, and Harris at RB for 2015 so darted out of Ttown and I'm not even sure where he is right now. Since then....TJ went to NFL draft, Kenyon Drake still rehabbing the nasty broken leg, Tyren Jones kicked out of school, Bo Scarb blew out his knee, and Damien Harris is still in high school. If he wouldn't have taken shitty advice he would be 2nd on depth chart behind Henry.
these kids are getting some horrible advice so I wouldn't be surprised to see Cornwell, Bateman, or Barnett leave if one of those younger QB get the job. If they can't see from Ely, Sims, Jackson, Marve, McLeod previous transfers that leaving doesn't mean you'll be successful then maybe they should learn from Blake Sims...dude went from backup RB to starting QB simply because everyone ahead of him on depth chart left
at some point these kids will put that grey matter in their skulls to work. They all keep leaving 1 year after signing and go on to 1) miss out on incredible oppy to start, 2) leave for a 2nd tier or FCS program never to be heard from again
The list is pretty endless but I'll highlight a few at Alabama:
Star Jackson - played in 5 or 6 games as redshirt frosh but left to play at Georgia State. never to be heard from again....
Phillip Sims - one of greatest arms I have seen in person. lost the job h2h vs AJ as a Soph so jumped ship to UVA and then i think transfered to like Hampton or Winston Salem or some D2 or D3 program. He was neck and neck with AJ and even went into the season as "1A" as there was still a bit of a competition going on
Phillip Ely - simply put the ONLY reason we had to start a freaking running back at QB last year was because this kid left for Toledo in addition to Sims jumping off. Blake Sims would have never sniffed the starting job over Ely or Sims. If he would have just done his time behind AJ he would have been handed the keys to the starting job for 2014 and 2015 imho
I won't go into the laundry list of RB that leave after 1 year but Tenpenny must be kicking himself...he signed in 2013 and was redshirted that season. Last year backed up TJ and Henry but still got 26 carries. He saw Tide bring in Flowers, Scarb, and Harris at RB for 2015 so darted out of Ttown and I'm not even sure where he is right now. Since then....TJ went to NFL draft, Kenyon Drake still rehabbing the nasty broken leg, Tyren Jones kicked out of school, Bo Scarb blew out his knee, and Damien Harris is still in high school. If he wouldn't have taken shitty advice he would be 2nd on depth chart behind Henry.
these kids are getting some horrible advice so I wouldn't be surprised to see Cornwell, Bateman, or Barnett leave if one of those younger QB get the job. If they can't see from Ely, Sims, Jackson, Marve, McLeod previous transfers that leaving doesn't mean you'll be successful then maybe they should learn from Blake Sims...dude went from backup RB to starting QB simply because everyone ahead of him on depth chart left
believe me nobody was encouraging Sims, Ely, or Tenpenny to leave. Star? possibly ... McLeod? definitely
we needed Sims and Ely and they were told as much. Hell i doubt any bama coach or fan will tell you Sims had less talent than AJ. He had a better arm (seriously probably had best arm in nation) and more athletic and could have elevated AJ above even the level he achieved. well, one collects a rather healthy nfl check, the other is MIA. Ely got pissed because Jack Del Rio's kid was brought on as a walkon and that kid has even transferred out (oregon st). it is comical how bad some of the advice is that these kids are getting. their parents see them as a meal ticket and instead of learning from the best and waiting their turn would prefer to have them learning from some FCS coach and become the assistant manager at their home town Wendy's in 5 years.
but if these 5-stars can't fucking hack being a backup for 2 years then stop visiting the Capstone and check out Knoxville.
there's at least been one success story which is Dee Hart following Coach Mac to Colorado State. but he was smart and stayed within "the family"
we needed Sims and Ely and they were told as much. Hell i doubt any bama coach or fan will tell you Sims had less talent than AJ. He had a better arm (seriously probably had best arm in nation) and more athletic and could have elevated AJ above even the level he achieved. well, one collects a rather healthy nfl check, the other is MIA. Ely got pissed because Jack Del Rio's kid was brought on as a walkon and that kid has even transferred out (oregon st). it is comical how bad some of the advice is that these kids are getting. their parents see them as a meal ticket and instead of learning from the best and waiting their turn would prefer to have them learning from some FCS coach and become the assistant manager at their home town Wendy's in 5 years.
but if these 5-stars can't fucking hack being a backup for 2 years then stop visiting the Capstone and check out Knoxville.
there's at least been one success story which is Dee Hart following Coach Mac to Colorado State. but he was smart and stayed within "the family"
RT, remember running back Alvin Kamara an Alabama signee who transferred out. He's now at Tennessee and with the Vols projected starter (Jalen Hurd) being held out of contact...Kamara has been the talk of the spring.
When you recruit a lot of good players each and every year...transfers are going to happen. Bama has their share.
When you recruit a lot of good players each and every year...transfers are going to happen. Bama has their share.
TCU HC Gary Patterson is still crying about being left out of the Playoff last season. e does not understand how he can be ranked #3, defeat a team 55-3, and drop to #6. Perhaps I should explain this to him. First, you never should have been ranked#3. Baylor defeated you and Baylor was the legitimate Big 12 Champ. Next. You defeated a 2-10 team at home, 55-3. Who cares? The team that took your place defeated their rival in a Conference Championship game 59-0. That team finished the season at 11-3, substantially better than 2-10. Oh by the way, that team went on to win it all.
The Big 12 had b etter learn to stop it's crying and bitching about the selection committee. I told anyone who would listen that the Big 12 had little, if any chance of getting a team into the PLayoff, and that ended up being the case. The bottom line is that even with a new rule regarding CC games, the Big 12 will be on the bottom looking up because they only have 10 teams. We all know that the Big 12 has tried to bend the rules their way for years now. This is thanks to Texas, and the fact that the rest of the Conference will do anything Texas tells them to. Well the Big 12 got what it paid for. Maybe they will learn their lesson, though that is doubtful. Baylor still refuses to play a competitive non-con schedule and Patterson thinks that it should not matter who you play. The stupidity continues in the Big 12.
The Big 12 had b etter learn to stop it's crying and bitching about the selection committee. I told anyone who would listen that the Big 12 had little, if any chance of getting a team into the PLayoff, and that ended up being the case. The bottom line is that even with a new rule regarding CC games, the Big 12 will be on the bottom looking up because they only have 10 teams. We all know that the Big 12 has tried to bend the rules their way for years now. This is thanks to Texas, and the fact that the rest of the Conference will do anything Texas tells them to. Well the Big 12 got what it paid for. Maybe they will learn their lesson, though that is doubtful. Baylor still refuses to play a competitive non-con schedule and Patterson thinks that it should not matter who you play. The stupidity continues in the Big 12.
KSU will most likely have the top pass defense in the Big 12. A good thing to have in a pass heavy league. They'll need it because I'm not sure where their offense is going to come from. Snyder doesn't have a great track record with rookie QB's.
[h=1]Big 12's top pass defense belongs to K-State[/h]3/25/2015
Fielding a strong pass defense is critical in the Big 12.
The conference is full of offenses that look to spread opponents and attack them through the air, putting pressure on defensive backs and pass rushers alike. Yet it can be difficult to measure defensive success against those offenses as passing yards per game and completion percentage can be misleading particularly on teams that feature high-scoring offenses that end up forcing opponents to throw for the majority of the game.
Passing yards per attempt is one key stat that give a good gauge of which teams have efficient pass defenses that are harder to defeat than it may appear. With the help of ESPN Stats and Information, here's a look at the Big 12 rankings in passing yards per attempt (conference games only) since TCU and West Virginia joined the conference in 2012.
The Kansas State Wildcats have allowed only 6.7 yards per pass attempt over the past three seasons. AP Photo/LM Otero1. Kansas State 6.7
Summary: The Wildcats are very good at forcing offenses to take what they are willing to give. Opponents 61.5 completion percentage is ninth among Big 12 teams yet their low yards per pass attempt average is a sign they tackle well after limiting opponents to short completions. Outside of standouts Ty Zimmerman and Randall Evans, KSU doesn’t tend to have superstars in the secondary but their performance as a unit is unmatched.
2. Oklahoma State 6.86
Summary: The Cowboys allow 277.85 passing yards per game but their yards per pass attempt average make them one of the Big 12’s top pass defenses. OSU’s up tempo, high scoring offense resulted in the defense facing a conference-high 40.52 pass attempts per game during the past three seasons. Talented defensive backs like Justin Gilbert and Kevin Peterson have helped the Cowboys withstand the barrage.
3. Texas 6.93
Summary: The Longhorns defense has been solid overall, ranking first in passing yards per game (220.3), sack percentage (8.4 percent) and touchdowns per pass attempt (3.6). A combination of talented defensive backs (Kenny Vaccaro, Quandre Diggs) and pass rushers (Jackson Jeffcoat, Alex Okafor) cemented UT’s place in the top three.
4. Oklahoma 7.02
Summary: The Sooners are among the top two in passing yards allowed (241.7) and completion percentage (54.9) helping to land them a spot in the top half of the conference. Current NFLers Aaron Colvin and Tony Jefferson are among the former Sooners who made OU’s pass defense one of the Big 12’s better units before a disappointing 2014 season put dents in that reputation.
5. TCU 7.18
Summary: The Horned Frogs’ opponent completion percentage (54.9), third-down conversion percentage (31.3) and first down per pass attempt percentage (28.8) were the best in the Big 12. But TCU’s yards per completion percentage (13.57) was ninth in the conference and doomed them to a spot outside the top four despite featuring some of the Big 12’s best defensive backs in Jason Verrett, Chris Hackett and Kevin White.
6. Baylor 7.39
Summary: The Bears explosive offense resulted in BU’s pass defense facing 37.67 pass attempts per game which contributed to them finishing in the bottom third of the conference in passing yards per game (278.33, eighth) and third down conversion percentage (43.4, tenth). This is one element of Art Briles program that requires continued improvement if BU is going to extended its Big 12 title run.
7. Texas Tech 7.68
Summary: The Red Raiders ranked near the bottom of the Big 12 in several categories but their touchdown-to-interception percentage stands out above the crowd. Tech gave up 3.88 touchdowns per interception during this span, nearly a full touchdown worst than any other team in the Big 12. Nigel Bethel, Tevin Madison and Justis Nelson are among the young defensive backs on the roster with the talent to help turn this Red Raider trend around.
8. Iowa State 7.74
Summary: The Cyclones landed at the bottom of the Big 12 in passing yards allowed per game (292.3) and sack percentage (3) as ISU struggled to slow the pass happy attacks of the Big 12. Cornerback Nigel Tribune and safety Kamari Cotton-Moya provide hope the Cyclones can improve their pass defense in 2015.
9. West Virginia 8.21
Summary: The Mountaineers pass defense is one main reason WVU has been up and down during its first three seasons in the conference. Losing one-on-one battles and shoddy tackling have resulted in a Big 12-worst 13.92 yards per completion. Yet WVU enters the 2015 with the Big 12’s best combination of talent and experience in the secondary so the Mountaineers could start to build a better reputation this fall.
10. Kansas 8.24
Summary: The Jayhawks struggled in pretty much every category, allowing opponents to complete 62.9 percent of their attempts while also allowing 35 percent of those attempts to result in first downs. A lack of sacks (3.6 sack percentage, eighth) and interceptions (2.2 interception percentage, ninth) helped cement KU’s spot at the bottom of the Big 12. To make matters worse KU enters the 2015 looking to replace the bulk of its secondary including All-Big 12 cornerback JaCorey Shepherd.
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Fielding a strong pass defense is critical in the Big 12.
The conference is full of offenses that look to spread opponents and attack them through the air, putting pressure on defensive backs and pass rushers alike. Yet it can be difficult to measure defensive success against those offenses as passing yards per game and completion percentage can be misleading particularly on teams that feature high-scoring offenses that end up forcing opponents to throw for the majority of the game.
Passing yards per attempt is one key stat that give a good gauge of which teams have efficient pass defenses that are harder to defeat than it may appear. With the help of ESPN Stats and Information, here's a look at the Big 12 rankings in passing yards per attempt (conference games only) since TCU and West Virginia joined the conference in 2012.
Summary: The Wildcats are very good at forcing offenses to take what they are willing to give. Opponents 61.5 completion percentage is ninth among Big 12 teams yet their low yards per pass attempt average is a sign they tackle well after limiting opponents to short completions. Outside of standouts Ty Zimmerman and Randall Evans, KSU doesn’t tend to have superstars in the secondary but their performance as a unit is unmatched.
2. Oklahoma State 6.86
Summary: The Cowboys allow 277.85 passing yards per game but their yards per pass attempt average make them one of the Big 12’s top pass defenses. OSU’s up tempo, high scoring offense resulted in the defense facing a conference-high 40.52 pass attempts per game during the past three seasons. Talented defensive backs like Justin Gilbert and Kevin Peterson have helped the Cowboys withstand the barrage.
3. Texas 6.93
Summary: The Longhorns defense has been solid overall, ranking first in passing yards per game (220.3), sack percentage (8.4 percent) and touchdowns per pass attempt (3.6). A combination of talented defensive backs (Kenny Vaccaro, Quandre Diggs) and pass rushers (Jackson Jeffcoat, Alex Okafor) cemented UT’s place in the top three.
4. Oklahoma 7.02
Summary: The Sooners are among the top two in passing yards allowed (241.7) and completion percentage (54.9) helping to land them a spot in the top half of the conference. Current NFLers Aaron Colvin and Tony Jefferson are among the former Sooners who made OU’s pass defense one of the Big 12’s better units before a disappointing 2014 season put dents in that reputation.
5. TCU 7.18
Summary: The Horned Frogs’ opponent completion percentage (54.9), third-down conversion percentage (31.3) and first down per pass attempt percentage (28.8) were the best in the Big 12. But TCU’s yards per completion percentage (13.57) was ninth in the conference and doomed them to a spot outside the top four despite featuring some of the Big 12’s best defensive backs in Jason Verrett, Chris Hackett and Kevin White.
6. Baylor 7.39
Summary: The Bears explosive offense resulted in BU’s pass defense facing 37.67 pass attempts per game which contributed to them finishing in the bottom third of the conference in passing yards per game (278.33, eighth) and third down conversion percentage (43.4, tenth). This is one element of Art Briles program that requires continued improvement if BU is going to extended its Big 12 title run.
7. Texas Tech 7.68
Summary: The Red Raiders ranked near the bottom of the Big 12 in several categories but their touchdown-to-interception percentage stands out above the crowd. Tech gave up 3.88 touchdowns per interception during this span, nearly a full touchdown worst than any other team in the Big 12. Nigel Bethel, Tevin Madison and Justis Nelson are among the young defensive backs on the roster with the talent to help turn this Red Raider trend around.
8. Iowa State 7.74
Summary: The Cyclones landed at the bottom of the Big 12 in passing yards allowed per game (292.3) and sack percentage (3) as ISU struggled to slow the pass happy attacks of the Big 12. Cornerback Nigel Tribune and safety Kamari Cotton-Moya provide hope the Cyclones can improve their pass defense in 2015.
9. West Virginia 8.21
Summary: The Mountaineers pass defense is one main reason WVU has been up and down during its first three seasons in the conference. Losing one-on-one battles and shoddy tackling have resulted in a Big 12-worst 13.92 yards per completion. Yet WVU enters the 2015 with the Big 12’s best combination of talent and experience in the secondary so the Mountaineers could start to build a better reputation this fall.
10. Kansas 8.24
Summary: The Jayhawks struggled in pretty much every category, allowing opponents to complete 62.9 percent of their attempts while also allowing 35 percent of those attempts to result in first downs. A lack of sacks (3.6 sack percentage, eighth) and interceptions (2.2 interception percentage, ninth) helped cement KU’s spot at the bottom of the Big 12. To make matters worse KU enters the 2015 looking to replace the bulk of its secondary including All-Big 12 cornerback JaCorey Shepherd.
Stanford
The defense dominated the spring game Saturday winning 23-7. Perhaps the most encouraging part of spring for Stanford is fifth-year senior Kevin Hogan looks more like the quarterback who carried the Cardinal to three straight wins at the end of last season than the inconsistent player during their 5-5 start. He completed 13 of 18 for 187 yards during the spring game and is playing with much more confidence. Last year he completed 232 of 352 for 2792 yards, 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Highly touted backup quarterbacks Keller Chryst and Ryan Burns have a ways to go before challenging for the starter's job. Burns threw for 62 yards going 9 of 18. Chryst completed just 1 of 8 with one interception. Chryst father is offensive coordinator for the 49ers.
The defense dominated the spring game Saturday winning 23-7. Perhaps the most encouraging part of spring for Stanford is fifth-year senior Kevin Hogan looks more like the quarterback who carried the Cardinal to three straight wins at the end of last season than the inconsistent player during their 5-5 start. He completed 13 of 18 for 187 yards during the spring game and is playing with much more confidence. Last year he completed 232 of 352 for 2792 yards, 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Highly touted backup quarterbacks Keller Chryst and Ryan Burns have a ways to go before challenging for the starter's job. Burns threw for 62 yards going 9 of 18. Chryst completed just 1 of 8 with one interception. Chryst father is offensive coordinator for the 49ers.
The more I read about Stanford the more I like them. Pretty impressed how well their offense was able to turn it around last year, once the offensive line gelled and Hogan stepped up his game. Sounds like they're back to Stanford football with their strong line and tight ends. Really looking forward to watching McCaffrey this year..
Defense may be a little behind, but I'm sure coach Anderson will have them up to speed soon enough. Some holes to fill up but all reports indicate there's young talent ready to step up. Hard to count this group out after the way they reload each year.
Schedule is in their favor this year outside of an early trip to LA. Even if they stumble there I wouldn't be surprised to see the Pac-12 Championship to take place at the farm.
Thanks to all who keep this place active during this time of year.
Defense may be a little behind, but I'm sure coach Anderson will have them up to speed soon enough. Some holes to fill up but all reports indicate there's young talent ready to step up. Hard to count this group out after the way they reload each year.
Schedule is in their favor this year outside of an early trip to LA. Even if they stumble there I wouldn't be surprised to see the Pac-12 Championship to take place at the farm.
Thanks to all who keep this place active during this time of year.
You may want to catch up on a few things. First, the Pac 12 Championship will take place at Levi Stadium, no matter who plays in the game. Next, Stanford still has a pathetic offense, as proven by their Spring Game. Shaw's offense belongs in the Big 10, not the Pac 12. Stanford does not have the "Big Play" capability like many Pac 12 teams have. They have a good defense, but not good enough to carry this team to a Pac 12 title.
Stanford has early away games at Northwestern and USC. A loss to USC can hurt this team because they will start behind the eight ball in the Pac 12 North race. They also host UCLA and Arizona, as well as Washington, Oregon and Notre Dame. That is a schedule that has three or more losses written all over it.
Stanford has early away games at Northwestern and USC. A loss to USC can hurt this team because they will start behind the eight ball in the Pac 12 North race. They also host UCLA and Arizona, as well as Washington, Oregon and Notre Dame. That is a schedule that has three or more losses written all over it.
Georgia
Coach Mark Richt said Georgia's quarterback competition "is still a race" after watching Brice Ramsey and Faton Bauta share time with the first-team offense in the G-Day spring game Saturday. Ramsey was the top backup during the 2014 season. He completed 5 of 9 passes for 174 yards Saturday. Bauta completed 16 of 25 passes for 171 yards. He threw a 25-yard scoring pass to Jordan Davis. Starting tailback Nick Chubb, whose carries have been limited in scrimmages, had a 17-yard touchdown run. Chubb is expected to be the focus of the offense, no matter who wins the quarterback job. Georgia has two more practices this week to end spring practice.
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Florida State
Early enrollees led the Gold team in Florida State's spring game Saturday. De'Andre Johnson threw a pair of touchdown passes, Derwin James returned an interception 41 yards for a score, George Campbell caught a 65-yard pass for a touchdown and Jacques Patrick had an 11-yard touchdown run for the Gold in a 38-17 win over the Garnet. The day also provided a good look at the quarterbacks. Sean Maguire completed 22 of 44 passes for 289 yards leading the first team offense. JJ Cosentino completed 7 of 11 for 177 yards and a touchdown. Freshman De'Andre Johnson was 8 of 11 for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
Coach Mark Richt said Georgia's quarterback competition "is still a race" after watching Brice Ramsey and Faton Bauta share time with the first-team offense in the G-Day spring game Saturday. Ramsey was the top backup during the 2014 season. He completed 5 of 9 passes for 174 yards Saturday. Bauta completed 16 of 25 passes for 171 yards. He threw a 25-yard scoring pass to Jordan Davis. Starting tailback Nick Chubb, whose carries have been limited in scrimmages, had a 17-yard touchdown run. Chubb is expected to be the focus of the offense, no matter who wins the quarterback job. Georgia has two more practices this week to end spring practice.
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Florida State
Early enrollees led the Gold team in Florida State's spring game Saturday. De'Andre Johnson threw a pair of touchdown passes, Derwin James returned an interception 41 yards for a score, George Campbell caught a 65-yard pass for a touchdown and Jacques Patrick had an 11-yard touchdown run for the Gold in a 38-17 win over the Garnet. The day also provided a good look at the quarterbacks. Sean Maguire completed 22 of 44 passes for 289 yards leading the first team offense. JJ Cosentino completed 7 of 11 for 177 yards and a touchdown. Freshman De'Andre Johnson was 8 of 11 for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
Florida
Redshirt freshman Will Greer (6-2,200) who came to Florida last year as a high powered dual-threat quarterback has stepped up his play this spring to look the part in offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier's attack. While he can run, he's the effective passer the offense missed with Jeff Driskel (transfer to La-Tech) at the helm, and now the job might be his for the taking. The battle with Treon Harris isn't over but Greer has put himself in a good position to be the starter. Quarterback doesn't seem to be a huge issue - for now.
Redshirt freshman Will Greer (6-2,200) who came to Florida last year as a high powered dual-threat quarterback has stepped up his play this spring to look the part in offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier's attack. While he can run, he's the effective passer the offense missed with Jeff Driskel (transfer to La-Tech) at the helm, and now the job might be his for the taking. The battle with Treon Harris isn't over but Greer has put himself in a good position to be the starter. Quarterback doesn't seem to be a huge issue - for now.
QB is a huge issue at UF! I'm not sure where you got this report, CL. But the word out of Gainesville is that McElwain is very unhappy w/ the QB play (a walk-on has emerged as a serious contender for the job, 6'5 former 3-star QB Jacob Guy).
And unless they find an OL, they could put Tom Brady back there and it's going to be ugly!
