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On top of it all, in OT, RB#5 for Arky was tackled for a one yard loss (the back of his hand hits the ground, which is considered DOWN but they didnt even review it. So instead of a one yard loss, it was an 11 yard gain for a first down which they turned into the GW TD. Gators still have to step up there and tackle on that play/prevent the score on the rest, but it was still a huge difference maker.

This is 100% it. Because teams that are ranked high to start the year with the same record as team that werent, will end higher too. If you finish 9-3 but started ranked top 10, youll likely finish 10-15 too. But if you started UR and finished 9-3, theres a good chance youre in the 15-20 range and less likely for a NY6. And there are other downfalls too, the polls definitely play a role.

Penix is better and didnt have a Georgia game like Nix did. Of course, Penix didnt play UGA, but he was still more consistent than Bo and playing on a team that had much lower expectations than Oregon last year. Until proven otherwise, he should be higher. The top 4 on this list were correct and in the right order.

Did you see him at spring game and practice? Ewers is better atm.

Bucs need to give Kyle a chance to be the guy. Baker has a lot of highs, but he has way more lows. Trask can be that consistent guy. He's had 2 seasons to learn from the GOAT, time to let the kid loose. Otherwise you wasted a 2nd round pick.

While seemingly everyone can agree that AR has issues, needs to develop and likely shouldnt be going top 5, Hayes is writing this in such a dumb manner. The NFL scout said "If you asked me to physically build the perfect quarterback" he didnt say "if you asked me the best QB this draft based on what we see; who can throw accurate, has the intelligence/intangibles etc." He said PHYSICALLY BUILD, meaning ARs build. The frame, the strength, the speed. All of these are things you have SEEN. Also, the scout said "We’ve never seen anything like him" not Matt Hayes, you and everyone else has seen a successful QB at the college level, like matt would have you believe. No one is telling you what youve seen or trying to trick you. NFL teams know the best deal you can get in football is a good QB for cheap. So teams are willing to take chances on guys who need development but are physically gifted beyond reason. Teams want Richardson to turn out like Josh Allen, even if a Zack Wilson comp is more likely in the future. The fact you write this entire article around "dont tell me what I see" and end it with "I’m willing to believe Richardson is much closer to a project-turned-superstar (Josh Allen), than a project-turned-bust" is a slap in the face to the reader and a waste of everyone's time. What youre "willing to believe" is EXACTLY what the scouts are saying they see. JFC. Do better.

His progression and ability to learn shows he is capable of being developed. He threw 7 of his 9 INTs in the 5 games after Utah. After that he went 12TD:2 INTs the rest of the way. He was getting better at taking care of the ball. Now he needs to work on his ball placement/accuracy. It gives him the highest ceiling. Teams think they can have Josh Allen 2.0 That being said, he should not be picked higher than 3. He's a project, but has the potential to payoff, unlike Trey Lance.

And NC State should have dropped further, below Kentucky preferably.

Definitely an overreaction putting Gators at 12, one of the biggest jumps for an unranked team in AP history, but thats the American Press for you. Georgia looked like they were on another level, the # 11 team in the country (even in a preseason ranking) shouldnt be getting blown out in that fashion. One of the most dominant games at the line of scrimmage we'll see between ranked teams this year. Just happy to see that Gator defense showing some guts after all these years. That goal line stand was something to see!

Brace yourselves, the usual band of puppy fans who are obsessed with UF are sure to be here soon to comment that the Gators are overrated, Uga has already won the Natty, etc etc.

LMAO talks about living "rent free" on a comment proving the Gators are forever in the forefront of your brain. No one is validating your insanity just acknowledging your obsession. Get some professional help or get some Gator tickets, idk what else could help you with your problem.

Makes it look like he's contemplating? idk

Well it was partly attitude, skill was definitely an issue though. His film was not good last year. He was deciding who to throw to before the snap SO often. There are many breakdowns on this kids play showing him staring down his receiver, not even looking to the other side of the field, passing up wide open looks, for the guy he had already decided to throw to. If he doesnt learn to make reads and look off receivers, he has no chance of succeeding. He was also reportedly not a good teammate and a very selfish player. Hopefully that gets coached out of him and the SEC brings out the best in him.

Apparently you're both wrong since all predictions say he'll end up as a longhorn. Be great to get an instate guy like this though.

First, you dont get to just add natties. Uga has 2, get over it. Second, and more important here, just admit you made a dumb error as a dumb person. Commenting that Billy "wants to run a ball control offense without the beef upfront to do it" on an article that literally stated UF was going to have the biggest O-line this year? Could you be any denser? Just because you didnt respond to it when GatorPhil pointed it out, doesnt mean we all missed it lol as if your opinion on here could matter less to people

To be fair, Tenn put up points against Purdue, they didnt get the win, but that defense needed to get some stops. Also, you dont need to win 10+ games to win the Heisman. Its an individual award, Tebow, Lamar, and RG3 all won with 3 losses. You're definitely correct that non-NFL talent can win the award, it is, after all, the best collegiate player lol (you shouldnt even have to explain this)

PEOPLE, you HAVE TO stop complaining on these rankings. First off, its not "ESPN doing this or that" its a predictive rating system that is data fed. People are not in charge of who gets ranked where. Read up on FPI, the most important thing is that preseason ratings play a huge role in these preseason rankings (crazy, I know) and the problems with that is "Preseason ratings historically have their flaws, but ultimately they allow for an opponent adjustment after Week 1 and are a great tool to preview the season." Meaning it will get better as more recent, reliable data comes in, but that cant happen until the season starts. Now, if someone does a personal ranking, asking how they came to those conclusions makes a lot more sense. I'm not saying I love FPI, but trying to make sense of a calculation based on hardly-reliable data, and blaming ESPN for just doing their job and putting the ranking out, is just silly. The computer predictions are just as justified as any of ours (and is correct more often than any of us and Vegas). When FPI gives a team a 75 percent chance to win and that team loses, FPI is not necessarily “wrong.” A team with a 75 percent chance to win should lose one out of every four times, and if every team with a 75 percent chance to win does in fact win, the system is broken. That being said, no. Texas is not back lol

Multiple tabs open? lol im curious how this happens too.

It's not about what UT did as a team last year. That part of the article is talking about OCs and ranking them. In their opinion they had Heupel over Monken likely bc Tennessee's offense was humming at the end of the year, and Monken was part of a team who's defense was so good his offense basically just had to not lose games. The answer to your question is included directly above the part you quoted and right after "1. Josh Heupel, Tennessee:"

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Yeah these guys summed it up well. A good kid who just isnt ready to be a Gator QB1, despite the time he had to develop. Wish him the best wherever he goes.

People just dont know how to read and love to complain. "UH BAMA HAS HAD SO MANY WRs DRAFTED THE LAST COUPLE YEARS DERR" They didnt bother remembering the article was talking about receivers recruited since 2019. Hayes said they havent developed into contributing players outside of Metchie and provided the stats to back up that statement. The players recruited before that year who have gotten drafted dont fall under that category, but that would mean sensitive Bama fans and illiterate Uga fans would have to read what was written, not what they thought was an insult for some reason.

Exactly. Especially when teams like Michigan make the bracket barely over .500 Good for them for making the sweet 16, but how can they put in a 17-14 team over the likes of TA&M who made their tournament championship? Now A&M is dominating the NIT. The SEC had several teams with good seasons, the future is bright for the conference and the NCAA tourny wins will come with continued progress.

And how does the lone hot scorer not get a single attempt in OT? This is the Mike White experience wrapped up in one game.

I never root for the Gators to lose, but there is the obvious silver lining that White should be gone now. After a 6-0 start and a November tournament win, the team finished 13-13 the rest of the way. Mike needs to be let go and a coach with a winning tenacity needs to be brought in. Too much wasted & missed talent since Mike arrived.

Idk why its even more heartbreaking to me when the player next to the missed infraction reacts like "wheres the whistle, you saw that right.....right?" Just heart wrenching.

What's really shocking is the Falcons move to the SEC, when did this happen? If it didn't, then it's just another Uga fan on a Gator article. Ya'll really can't get UF outta your heads, huh?

Says the person who can't spell "civilization." Overwhelming consensus says it was a great show. Just because you don't like the type of music or the people performing it, doesn't mean it was bad, just that your attitude is.

Learn to count Leg. Also: 1980, 2021 = 2 1942 was Ohio State. You dont get to just add national championships like you all try to for the preseason ones.

Literally my thought. I had to reread "No. 113 defensive lineman" about 6 times to make sure I didnt have dyslexia. How tf can he be considered "elite" if there are over 100 guys ranked better than him at just his position(s)? Straight clickbait and it worked.