Decommitments happen on a regular basis in the world of college football recruiting, but for Florida, the loss of 4-star outside linebacker Christian Miller is not something to gloss over.
Florida Football: Ranking the Gators’ 2013 Opponents by Difficulty Level
The Florida Gators are once again facing one of the toughest schedules in the country. As if their conference opponents were not enough, they will also face both of their fiercest in-state rivals.
Talk about traversing a tough road to the SEC title game.
Still, there are some opponents that Gator fans do not need to necessarily fret over. They include an FCS team and traditional adversaries in the midst of a temporary decline.
So which games and teams could give the Gators problems?
We shall answer that question now as we rank each game on the Gators' schedule according to level of difficulty.
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Florida Gators WR Coach Joker Phillips Asks Recruits to Join His Rock Band
The Florida Gators coaching staff continues to try to sharpen those Photoshop skills.
In other words, Gators wide receiver coach Joker Phillips is at it again. He still wants recruits to come play for the Joker, but he has decided to make his latest design in the form of a rock band.
If you have been following along, this is nothing new for these guys. A couple of months ago, Phillips wanted recruits to come play for the Joker—literally. He then decided to take an Air Force theme with his next tweet to kind of tone things down.
Offensive coordinator Brent Pease also decided to get in on the action with a cheesy Harry Potter picture to try to motivate his quarterbacks. No word on if this is working or not, but after finishing 118th in passing yards, anything is worth a shot to get things off the ground.
As for a rock band of wide receivers, it would seem to be too much.
A band usually consists of a lead vocalist, guitar player, somebody in the back playing the drums and then anything else you want to throw in there. You could add a bass player, someone on the keyboard and so on and so on. That is asking for a lot.
With the lack of offensive weapons the Gators had last season, this team would just take one or two good wide receivers at this point. An entire rock band isn't necessary. Just give Florida a couple of playmakers capable of spreading the field, making life easier on the quarterback and call it a day.
Once the offense improves, then this program can start getting picky and asking for a plethora of star receivers. Heck, you could even call it a rock band.
At this point, Phillips should be looking for an OutKast at the receiver position. Just two great guys capable of putting in work. It would likely go over a little better with this generation of players than a rock band would anyway.
Spending a little more time working on these things may eventually pay off for Florida. Guys such as 5-star Ermon Lane and 4-star Artavis Scott are some of the Gators top targets, according to 247Sports.
You can't help but wonder what those guys are thinking.
Florida Gators WR Coach Joker Phillips Asks Recruits to Join His Rock Band
The Florida Gators coaching staff continues to try and sharpen those Photoshop skills.
In other words, Gators wide receiver coach Joker Phillips is at it again. He still wants recruits to come play for the Joker, but he has decided to make his latest design in the form of a rock band.
If you have been following along, this is nothing new for these guys. A couple of months ago Phillips wanted recruits to come play for the Joker, literally. He then decided to take an Air Force theme with his next tweet to kind of tone things down.
Offensive coordinator Brent Pease also decided to get in on the action with a cheesy Harry Potter picture to try and motivate his quarterbacks. No word on if this is working or not, but after finishing 118th in passing yards, anything is worth a shot to get things off the ground.
As for a rock band of wide receivers, it would seem to be too much.
A band usually consists of a lead vocalist, guitar player, somebody in the back playing the drums and then anything else you want to throw in there. You could add a bass player, someone on the keyboard and so on and so on. That is asking for a lot.
With the lack of offensive weapons the Gators had last season, this team would just take one or two good wide receivers at this point. An entire rock band isn't necessary. Just give Florida a couple of playmakers capable of spreading the field, making life easier on the quarterback and call it a day.
Once the offense improves, then this program can start getting picky and asking for a plethora of star receivers. Heck, you could even call it a rock band.
At this point Phillips should be looking for an OutKast at the receiver position. Just two great guys capable of putting in work. It would likely go over a little better to this generation of players than a rock band would anyway.
Spending a little more time working on these things may eventually pay off for Florida. Guys such as 5-star Ermon Lane and 4-star Artavis Scott are some of the Gators top targets, according to 247Sports.
You can't help but wonder what those guys are thinking.
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Florida Football: Will Muschamp’s Quotes Add Spice to the Georgia Game?
There's nothing like a little smack talk at a booster club meeting to add a little fun to the doldrums of the offseason.
Florida Football: Ranking the 8 Best Offensive Weapons for the Gators
The Florida Gators' offense was, well, inconsistent in 2012.
Sure, Mike Gillislee became the first Gator to rush for 1,000 yards in nearly a decade. However, he was pretty much the only Gator that was effective with regularity.
Luckily, things are looking better for the upcoming season. Jeff Driskel is returning for his second season as the team's starting quarterback, and some of the country's most promising young freshmen will be looking to leave their mark on the scoreboards at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Here is an early look at who should be the Gators' top offensive threats during the 2013 season.
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Florida Football: Ranking the 8 Best Offensive Weapons for the Gators
The Florida Gators' offense was, well, inconsistent in 2012.
Sure, Mike Gillislee became the first Gator to rush for 1,000 yards in nearly a decade. However, he was pretty much the only Gator that was effective with regularity.
Luckily, things are looking better for the upcoming season. Jeff Driskel is returning for his second season as the team's starting quarterback, and some of the country's most promising young freshmen will be looking to leave their mark on the scoreboards at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Here is an early look at who should be the Gators' top offensive threats during the 2013 season.
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Florida Gators Football: All-Time Best Recruit at Each Position
If you look at the storied football history of the University of Florida, you will find a slew of famous names and star players. Danny Wuerffel, Fred Taylor and Steve Spurrier are just a couple of Gators who immediately come to mind.
They are certainly some of the most famous. But are they also some of the most hyped Gator athletes of all time?
That is the question that we are about to answer. In the age of modern media, it is nearly impossible for fans of any college team to escape the insane amount of coverage devoted to recruiting season. In most cases, they search for it themselves because they want to know who will be their next star receiver or hard-hitting linebacker.
After all, a team cannot win a championship without the proper talent level. Gator fans know this, as three of the most talented rosters in their school's history have led to three national titles.
Unfortunately, there are also many cases when star high school players fail to live up to the hype. The Gators have not been immune to this phenomenon.
With that being said, let's jump in and take a look at some of the most ballyhooed recruits in the history of Gator football.
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Florida Football Recruiting 2014: Updates on Commits, Visits and Offers
Make sure to follow this exclusive tracker from now until national signing day for the latest news and happenings surrounding the Florida Gators' 2014 recruiting class.
Florida Football: 5 Strongest Position Units on the Gators’ Roster in 2013
One of the reasons why the Florida Gators found so much success last season was the play of their superb secondary. Matt Elam, Josh Evans, Loucheiz Purifoy and others combined to form one of the best defensive units in the SEC.
Fast forward to 2013 and it looks as though the Gators will once again possess a superior downfield security force.
At this point, there are other positions that Gator fans do not need to fret over. Despite key departures on both sides of the ball, Florida's excellent recruiting class and returning contributors should allow the team to be a threat in every ballgame and in the national picture.
Here are the five best position units that the Gators will field on opening day.