[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
I hate to hear that. I think they need more time mature before they're handed
all that money and temptation.
Just the MOM comin' out... ;-)
Cee
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From: ke...@baldwinnc.com
To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 5:28 AM
Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of
his dad
My question is - how early will the NCAA let a college take a kid out of high
school?
Football players today can come in after 3.5 years of high school. Has any
football player come into any college after 3 years of high school? I think I
heard that basketball players are trying to skip their entire senior year at
high school.
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Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind
many of his dad
From: "Cecilia"
Date: Sun, August 02, 2009 10:41 pm
To:
Um... not if he's going to high school for 4 years. If he's already 15
going into the 9th grade, he'll be 16 or nearly 16 by the time he finishes 9th
grade. That means he won't graduate until he's 19 or very nearly 19. The
"normal" age for 9th grade is 14, although some kids do turn 15 during the
school year... just not *before* the school year starts... usually.
I wonder if he failed a grade or if his family started him in kindergarten
a year later than he could have legally started. I know there has been a trend
in the past 20 years or so to start kids, especially boys, a year later than
they could legally start kindergarten so that they'll have a year more of
physical maturity when they play sports later. It's even been called
"red-shirting".
I thought of that after I made the comment below. I shouldn't make any
assumptions about his academic talents.
Cee
- Original Message -
From: Sean Houston
To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 9:04 PM
Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many
of his dad
He would be graduating high school at 18. That's normal
On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Cecilia wrote:
I hate to say this, but, if he's 15 and only just now going into his
freshman year, it's not likely he is in any danger of excelling academically.
:-/
Cee, who should probably hit 'delete' now...
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From: Rob Alexander
To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:25 PM
Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind
many of his dad
I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible
they are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think
you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because we’re
in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical
development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be when
he’s actually ready for his freshman year.
Rob
From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of Jerry Belloit
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM
To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com
Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind
many of his dad
My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went
full time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to
complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have
raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a student
to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated
from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double
for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did—she graduated high
school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA
allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and
practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met?
jerry
From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.com
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM
To: gatortalk googlegroups
Subject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind
many of his dad
Not sure what to make of this kid.
Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are.
I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years
before they can go to college?
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[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
I agree! Death to the child-grabbers. A. Leon Polhill FlaNative1845 330 NW 45th Street Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 367-4642 -Original Message- From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sean Houston Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 2:47 PM To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad Jelani Jenkins is going to be a true freshman for UF this year, and he won't turn 18 until March, so I'm sure he skipped a grade somewhere along the way. Skill position players can make impacts right away (Harvin, Julio Jones, Demps, etc.), but it's harder for the bigger guys. But, there is a reason most college players, specifically lineman and linebackers, really blossom when they become upperclassman, and it's not just 'learning the system'. It's because they are physically maturing into men, and they're not 17-18 year old kids anymore. Regardless, I hope all this ending HS early to get to college sooner thing ends soon. The enrolling a semester early trend which has become the new trend, especially at UF, is ok, but that's as far as I want it to go. Let these kids grow up! On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Rob Alexander wrote: I'm sure the NCAA wouldn't mind, because we all know how flexible they are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don't think you're doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because we're in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical development will all be positive for him and just think how good he'll be when he's actually ready for his freshman year. Rob From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Belloit Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have raised this question before on another forum, "Would the NCAA allow a student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did-she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met? jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.com Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM To: gatortalk googlegroups Subject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad Not sure what to make of this kid. Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before they can go to college? Original Message Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad From: "Shane Ford" Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pm To: "GATORNEWS" RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~--- <>
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
Au contraire, Cee. At last a reasoned head heard from. Puberty is important. He shouldn't miss it just for football. This is a silly discussion, in MOTDO. A. Leon Polhill FlaNative1845 330 NW 45th Street Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 367-4642 -Original Message- From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cecilia Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:52 PM To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad I hate to say this, but, if he's 15 and only just now going into his freshman year, it's not likely he is in any danger of excelling academically. :-/ Cee, who should probably hit 'delete' now... - Original Message - From: Rob Alexander <mailto:ga...@wldrth.us> To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:25 PM Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad I'm sure the NCAA wouldn't mind, because we all know how flexible they are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don't think you're doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because we're in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical development will all be positive for him and just think how good he'll be when he's actually ready for his freshman year. Rob From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Belloit Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have raised this question before on another forum, "Would the NCAA allow a student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did-she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met? jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.com Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM To: gatortalk googlegroups Subject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad Not sure what to make of this kid. Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before they can go to college? Original Message Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad From: "Shane Ford" Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pm To: "GATORNEWS" RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad <>
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
I would have to think that the NCAA really doesn't have any say over when a kid can start playing collegiate sports, as long as they have completed all of the necessary work and graduated HS. UF had a 15 year old female golfer a couple years back, Hannah Yun. She was really good and just turned pro. Here's a quick link on her: http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=12346 That's the youngest collegiate athlete I can remember, 15 year's old. Also, there is a kid who would have been a senior this upcoming year who was a top recruit in basketball who since he couldn't go into the NBA early anymore (they've instituted an age limit rule), is skipping his senior year of high school and going to play overseas. His name escapes me right now. On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 5:28 AM, wrote: > My question is - how early will the NCAA let a college take a kid out of > high school? > > Football players today can come in after 3.5 years of high school. Has any > football player come into any college after 3 years of high school? I think > I heard that basketball players are trying to skip their entire senior year > at high school. > > > ---- Original Message ---- > Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind > many of his dad > From: "Cecilia" > Date: Sun, August 02, 2009 10:41 pm > To: > > Um... not if he's going to high school for 4 years. If he's already 15 > going into the 9th grade, he'll be 16 or nearly 16 by the time he finishes > 9th grade. That means he won't graduate until he's 19 or very nearly 19. > The "normal" age for 9th grade is 14, although some kids do turn 15 during > the school year... just not *before* the school year starts... usually. > > I wonder if he failed a grade or if his family started him in kindergarten > a year later than he could have legally started. I know there has been a > trend in the past 20 years or so to start kids, especially boys, a year > later than they could legally start kindergarten so that they'll have a year > more of physical maturity when they play sports later. It's even been > called "red-shirting". > > I thought of that after I made the comment below. I shouldn't make any > assumptions about his academic talents. > > Cee > > > > > - Original Message - > *From:* Sean Houston > *To:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 9:04 PM > *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind > many of his dad > > He would be graduating high school at 18. That's normal > > On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Cecilia wrote: > >> I hate to say this, but, if he's 15 and only just now going into his >> freshman year, it's not likely he is in any danger of excelling >> academically. :-/ >> >> Cee, who should probably hit 'delete' now... >> >> - Original Message - >> *From:* Rob Alexander >> *To:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com >> *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:25 PM >> *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind >> many of his dad >> >> I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible they >> are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think >> you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because >> we’re in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical >> development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be >> when he’s actually ready for his freshman year. >> >> Rob >> >> >> >> *From:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] *On >> Behalf Of *Jerry Belloit >> *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM >> *To:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com >> *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind >> many of his dad >> >> My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full >> time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to >> complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I >> have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a >> student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not >> yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college >> classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter >> did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in >> college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their >>
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
I was assuming he was in 8th grade when he rushed for the stats they gave him, which would make him in-between his 8th grade and freshman years. If he's a rising 8th grader, than yes, he is a year old for his grade. On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 10:41 PM, Cecilia wrote: > Um... not if he's going to high school for 4 years. If he's already 15 > going into the 9th grade, he'll be 16 or nearly 16 by the time he finishes > 9th grade. That means he won't graduate until he's 19 or very nearly 19. > The "normal" age for 9th grade is 14, although some kids do turn 15 during > the school year... just not *before* the school year starts... usually. > > I wonder if he failed a grade or if his family started him in kindergarten > a year later than he could have legally started. I know there has been a > trend in the past 20 years or so to start kids, especially boys, a year > later than they could legally start kindergarten so that they'll have a year > more of physical maturity when they play sports later. It's even been > called "red-shirting". > > I thought of that after I made the comment below. I shouldn't make any > assumptions about his academic talents. > > Cee > > > > > - Original Message ----- > *From:* Sean Houston > *To:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 9:04 PM > *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind > many of his dad > > He would be graduating high school at 18. That's normal > > On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Cecilia wrote: > >> I hate to say this, but, if he's 15 and only just now going into his >> freshman year, it's not likely he is in any danger of excelling >> academically. :-/ >> >> Cee, who should probably hit 'delete' now... >> >> - Original Message - >> *From:* Rob Alexander >> *To:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com >> *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:25 PM >> *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind >> many of his dad >> >> I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible they >> are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think >> you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because >> we’re in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical >> development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be >> when he’s actually ready for his freshman year. >> >> >> >> Rob >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] *On >> Behalf Of *Jerry Belloit >> *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM >> *To:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com >> *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind >> many of his dad >> >> >> >> My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full >> time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to >> complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I >> have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a >> student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not >> yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college >> classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter >> did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in >> college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their >> core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the >> requirements are met? >> >> >> >> jerry >> >> >> >> *From:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] *On >> Behalf Of *ke...@baldwinnc.com >> *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM >> *To:* gatortalk googlegroups >> *Subject:* [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind >> many of his dad >> >> >> >> Not sure what to make of this kid. >> >> >> >> >> >> Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. >> >> >> >> I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before >> they can go to college? >> >> >> >> >> >> Original Message >> Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad >> From: "Shane Ford" >> Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pm >> To: "GATORNEWS" >> >> >> RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
My question is - how early will the NCAA let a college take a kid out of high school? Football players today can come in after 3.5 years of high school. Has any football player come into any college after 3 years of high school? I think I heard that basketball players are trying to skip their entire senior year at high school. Original Message Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remindmany of his dadFrom: "Cecilia" Date: Sun, August 02, 2009 10:41 pmTo: Um... not if he's going to high school for 4 years. If he's already 15 going into the 9th grade, he'll be 16 or nearly 16 by the time he finishes 9th grade. That means he won't graduate until he's 19 or very nearly 19. The "normal" age for 9th grade is 14, although some kids do turn 15 during the school year... just not *before* the school year starts... usually. I wonder if he failed a grade or if his family started him in kindergarten a year later than he could have legally started. I know there has been a trend in the past 20 years or so to start kids, especially boys, a year later than they could legally start kindergarten so that they'll have a year more of physical maturity when they play sports later. It's even been called "red-shirting". I thought of that after I made the comment below. I shouldn't make any assumptions about his academic talents. Cee - Original Message - From: Sean Houston To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 9:04 PM Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad He would be graduating high school at 18. That's normal On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Cecilia <gator...@bellsouth.net> wrote: I hate to say this, but, if he's 15 and only just now going into his freshman year, it's not likely he is in any danger of excelling academically. :-/ Cee, who should probably hit 'delete' now... - Original Message - From: Rob Alexander To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:25 PM Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible they are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because we’re in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be when he’s actually ready for his freshman year. Rob From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:Gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry BelloitSent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AMTo: Gatortalk@googlegroups.comSubject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met? jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:Gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.comSent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AMTo: gatortalk googlegroupsSubject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad Not sure what to make of this kid. Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before they can go to college? Original Message Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dadFrom: "Shane Ford" <goufgat...@bellsouth.net>Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pmTo: "GATORNEWS" <gatorn...@googlegroups.com> RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
Um... not if he's going to high school for 4 years. If he's already 15 going
into the 9th grade, he'll be 16 or nearly 16 by the time he finishes 9th grade.
That means he won't graduate until he's 19 or very nearly 19. The "normal"
age for 9th grade is 14, although some kids do turn 15 during the school
year... just not *before* the school year starts... usually.
I wonder if he failed a grade or if his family started him in kindergarten a
year later than he could have legally started. I know there has been a trend
in the past 20 years or so to start kids, especially boys, a year later than
they could legally start kindergarten so that they'll have a year more of
physical maturity when they play sports later. It's even been called
"red-shirting".
I thought of that after I made the comment below. I shouldn't make any
assumptions about his academic talents.
Cee
- Original Message -
From: Sean Houston
To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 9:04 PM
Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of
his dad
He would be graduating high school at 18. That's normal
On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Cecilia wrote:
I hate to say this, but, if he's 15 and only just now going into his
freshman year, it's not likely he is in any danger of excelling academically.
:-/
Cee, who should probably hit 'delete' now...
- Original Message -
From: Rob Alexander
To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:25 PM
Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many
of his dad
I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible they
are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think
you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because we’re
in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical
development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be when
he’s actually ready for his freshman year.
Rob
From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On
Behalf Of Jerry Belloit
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM
To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com
Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many
of his dad
My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full
time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to
complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have
raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a student
to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated
from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double
for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did—she graduated high
school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA
allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and
practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met?
jerry
From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On
Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.com
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM
To: gatortalk googlegroups
Subject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many
of his dad
Not sure what to make of this kid.
Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are.
I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before
they can go to college?
Original Message
Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
From: "Shane Ford"
Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pm
To: "GATORNEWS"
RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad
--~--~-~--~~~---~--~~
GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY!
1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions
2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions
2008 National Football Champions |
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Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
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[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
He would be graduating high school at 18. That's normal On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Cecilia wrote: > I hate to say this, but, if he's 15 and only just now going into his > freshman year, it's not likely he is in any danger of excelling > academically. :-/ > > Cee, who should probably hit 'delete' now... > > - Original Message - > *From:* Rob Alexander > *To:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:25 PM > *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind > many of his dad > > I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible they > are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think > you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because > we’re in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical > development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be > when he’s actually ready for his freshman year. > > > > Rob > > > > > > > > *From:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] *On > Behalf Of *Jerry Belloit > *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM > *To:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind > many of his dad > > > > My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full > time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to > complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I > have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a > student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not > yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college > classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter > did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in > college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their > core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the > requirements are met? > > > > jerry > > > > *From:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] *On > Behalf Of *ke...@baldwinnc.com > *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM > *To:* gatortalk googlegroups > *Subject:* [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind > many of his dad > > > > Not sure what to make of this kid. > > > > > > Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. > > > > I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before > they can go to college? > > > > > > Original Message > Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad > From: "Shane Ford" > Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pm > To: "GATORNEWS" > > > RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad > > > > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
I hate to say this, but, if he's 15 and only just now going into his freshman year, it's not likely he is in any danger of excelling academically. :-/ Cee, who should probably hit 'delete' now... - Original Message - From: Rob Alexander To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:25 PM Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible they are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because we’re in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be when he’s actually ready for his freshman year. Rob From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Belloit Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met? jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.com Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM To: gatortalk googlegroups Subject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad Not sure what to make of this kid. Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before they can go to college? Original Message Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad From: "Shane Ford" Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pm To: "GATORNEWS" RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
Jelani Jenkins is going to be a true freshman for UF this year, and he won't turn 18 until March, so I'm sure he skipped a grade somewhere along the way. Skill position players can make impacts right away (Harvin, Julio Jones, Demps, etc.), but it's harder for the bigger guys. But, there is a reason most college players, specifically lineman and linebackers, really blossom when they become upperclassman, and it's not just 'learning the system'. It's because they are physically maturing into men, and they're not 17-18 year old kids anymore. Regardless, I hope all this ending HS early to get to college sooner thing ends soon. The enrolling a semester early trend which has become the new trend, especially at UF, is ok, but that's as far as I want it to go. Let these kids grow up! On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Rob Alexander wrote: > I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible they > are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think > you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because > we’re in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical > development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be > when he’s actually ready for his freshman year. > > > > Rob > > > > > > > > *From:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] *On > Behalf Of *Jerry Belloit > *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM > *To:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind > many of his dad > > > > My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full > time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to > complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I > have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a > student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not > yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college > classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter > did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in > college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their > core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the > requirements are met? > > > > jerry > > > > *From:* Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] *On > Behalf Of *ke...@baldwinnc.com > *Sent:* Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM > *To:* gatortalk googlegroups > *Subject:* [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind > many of his dad > > > > Not sure what to make of this kid. > > > > > > Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. > > > > I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before > they can go to college? > > > > > > Original Message > Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad > From: "Shane Ford" > Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pm > To: "GATORNEWS" > > > RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad > > > > > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
Rob: Someone is already pushing this kid to do things before his time. He is playing varsity football as an 8th grader. So whoever his "handler" is - may have him ready for college ASAP. I don't think it is the colleges exploiting the kid - I think the kid and his handlers are doing the pushing. I don't think that UF coaches would put him on the field before he is ready. We have needed HUGE help at defensive tackle and have brought in a lot guys to help - but they did not play since the coaches felt they were not ready. I know the kids can start at UF in football after 3.5 years - didn't know if they could start sooner than that? Original Message Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remindmany of his dadFrom: Jerry Belloit Date: Sun, August 02, 2009 2:13 pmTo: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Rob, Here is a counter argument: Early admission would give the player one or two more years of the college weight training and coaching. Because of their age, they would have to remain in college longer before they could move on to the NFL. The big negative would be their socialization. Here would be a great reason to bring back athletic dorms. Jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:Gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rob AlexanderSent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:25 PMTo: Gatortalk@googlegroups.comSubject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible they are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because we’re in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be when he’s actually ready for his freshman year. Rob From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:Gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry BelloitSent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AMTo: Gatortalk@googlegroups.comSubject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met? jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:Gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.comSent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AMTo: gatortalk googlegroupsSubject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad Not sure what to make of this kid. Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before they can go to college? Original Message Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dadFrom: "Shane Ford" Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pmTo: "GATORNEWS" RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
Rob, Here is a counter argument: Early admission would give the player one or two more years of the college weight training and coaching. Because of their age, they would have to remain in college longer before they could move on to the NFL. The big negative would be their socialization. Here would be a great reason to bring back athletic dorms. Jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rob Alexander Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:25 PM To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible they are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because we’re in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be when he’s actually ready for his freshman year. Rob From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Belloit Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met? jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.com Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM To: gatortalk googlegroups Subject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad Not sure what to make of this kid. Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before they can go to college? Original Message Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad From: "Shane Ford" Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pm To: "GATORNEWS" RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
I’m sure the NCAA wouldn’t mind, because we all know how flexible they are! ;-) Seriously, however good Taylor is in 8th grade, I don’t think you’re doing him or us a favor to try to rush him to college just because we’re in a hurry to see him play. Four more years of coaching and physical development will all be positive for him and just think how good he’ll be when he’s actually ready for his freshman year. Rob From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Belloit Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:54 AM To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met? jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.com Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM To: gatortalk googlegroups Subject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad Not sure what to make of this kid. Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before they can go to college? Original Message Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad From: "Shane Ford" Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pm To: "GATORNEWS" RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
I think that I heard that some basketball players were trying to do this - go to college after 3 years of high school. I can understand kids doing it because of academics - not so sure because of athletics. Original Message Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remindmany of his dadFrom: Jerry Belloit Date: Sun, August 02, 2009 8:54 amTo: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met? jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:Gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.comSent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AMTo: gatortalk googlegroupsSubject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad Not sure what to make of this kid. Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before they can go to college? Original Message Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dadFrom: "Shane Ford" Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pmTo: "GATORNEWS" RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
My daughter started college in the fall of her junior year and went full time her senior year. With careful planning, it is possible for a kid to complete his/her requirements by the beginning of their junior year. I have raised this question before on another forum, “Would the NCAA allow a student to play in college if they have met the core requirements but not yet graduated from high school? Also, many high schools will allow college classes to double for high school graduation requirements (as my daughter did—she graduated high school at the beginning of her sophomore year in college). Would the NCAA allow a student to go to college without their core credits completed and practice (train) but not play until the requirements are met? jerry From: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ke...@baldwinnc.com Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:45 AM To: gatortalk googlegroups Subject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad Not sure what to make of this kid. Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before they can go to college? Original Message Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad From: "Shane Ford" Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pm To: "GATORNEWS" RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dad
Not sure what to make of this kid. the football recruiting wierdos are sucking me in because - what else football related is there to read about in the off season? But this kid showed up at Friday Night Lights. And the stories keep getting longer and longer. At first I thought it they were reporting soemthing like 1,400 yards and 27 touchdowns. Now they are saying 1,700 yard and 34 TDs. I was checking the facts and all I found was Rivals has no stats on him http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=90277&sport=1 http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=850677 MaxPreps lists 517 yards http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/E6lcHgmYakSeZqOw52YtDQ/football-fall-08/stats-kelvin-taylor.htm ESPN does not list anyone beyond this recruiting cycle Scout does not have anything on him - most do not go beyond 2012. But just the fact that he is an 8th grader playing high school varsity ball speaks volumes. The kid is already 5-11 and 208 pounds - as an 8th grader. You would think he is not done growing and might grow into a lineman. He is kind of slow (4.68 40 yard dash) - but he's still an 8th grader and I'm sure that will improve significantly. If he can shave just .1 second each year - he will be a beast - just like daddie. Maybe next year will give us a true indication of what his stats are. I assume that kids have to go to high school for 3 and 1/2 years before they can go to college? Original Message Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: RB Taylor's moves remind many of his dadFrom: "Shane Ford" Date: Sat, August 01, 2009 9:49 pmTo: "GATORNEWS" RB Taylor’s moves remind many of his dad By Ray FitzGeraldGainesville SUN Correspondent Published: Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11:21 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11:21 p.m. There was something familiar about one athlete on the field for Friday Night Lights at The Swamp last week. It was the size, the speed, the footwork. Or maybe it was Kelvin Taylor's body-type, his jawline and face. Everything about Taylor, a Belle Glades running back, looks like his father, former Gator and current New England Patriot running back Fred Taylor. So it was only fitting the younger Taylor was out there Friday, showcasing the skills that could make him a second-generation Gator running back. "I haven't heard too many stories about Florida (from my Dad)," Taylor said after the event. "We don't talk about that stuff too much." Father and son spend each summer together, working out in South Florida with other pro athletes. It's part of the advantage that he's been able to get over some of his brethren on the field Friday. But Taylor was hesitant to talk about his famous father, saying instead that he wanted to make his own name on the gridiron. A few more seasons like last year, where he racked up 1,700 yards and 34 touchdowns, should make that easier. It's already been enough to bring many heavy-hitters to his campus to check him out. Florida's been there. So has Ohio State, Miami, Tennessee and Georgia. They're all starving to offer him a scholarship, but they can't. You see, Taylor's only 15. "Those guys out there might be older, but that doesn't mean much," said Taylor, who at 5-foot-11 and 208 pounds looks about as close to 15 as the Jonas Brothers do to the Beatles. "I don't worry about age at all. We're all here because we can play. I just want to play." And Taylor can play. He's got his father's moves and the speed of his mother, a former track star at Belle Glades. When he puts on a helmet and pads, you forget if you're watching Kelvin or Fred. Though Taylor won't be able to play on a college campus for four more years (he was a first-team all-state running back last season as an eighth-grader), he admits that his father's history at the school could help in swaying him when it's time to sign a scholarship. "It could be an advantage when that time comes," he said. "But I'm not even thinking about that right now. I just want to go somewhere where they'll feed me the ball. I don't care if it's Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, whatever. If you'll feed me the ball, and the coaches can make me a better player, that's where I want to be." Taylor already had a dosage of Tennessee, winning the top-running back award at the Volunteers individual camp earlier in July, but said Florida's camp had a superior talent level on the field. "I just came out there and tried to do my thing, like I do at every camp," he said. "It can be an NFL camp, a high school camp or a college camp, I'm going to play just as hard, just as long." That went noticed by Urban Meyer, who went out of his way to track down Taylor before the drills began. "He just said that he was watching me," Taylor said. "He said that he wants me to keep working hard, keep having fun playing and he'll look forward to seeing me down the road." If Meyer has his way, he'll be seeing Taylor having fun at Florida Field again in four years. --~--~-~-
