Roger Franklin Williams
Coveted QB Jacoby Brissett of Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer continued to surprise the "recruitniks" and even Gator Gridiron when he offically became a Gator on Monday. The gifted dual-threat QB disregarded immense pressure from waves of South Florida Miami loyalists, including the rabidly pro-Miami South Florida print media, as well as the vocal arm twisting of his own mother, to become a Gator. When asked about the presence of highly touted incoming Freshman Jeff Driskel, Brissett said, "He (Driskel) will have to prove to me every day, every year that he's going to be better than me for him to win that starting spot." Looks like Florida is getting an outstanding new addition; this talented young man has demonstrated an extraordinary passion to become a Gator. This kind of enthusiasm, competitive spirit and deeply felt self-confidence are EXACTLY what Florida football needs right now. Welcome aboard, Jacoby. Jacoby Brissett will be a great Florida Gator.
ATHLETIC DE TEVIN WESTBROOK ALSO BOOSTS RECRUITING CLASS
Tevin Westbrook, 6'6" and approx 265 pounds, depending on your source, is characterized as "raw" by many observers, primarily because of his relatively short tenure playing football--2 years. An accomplished basketball player, Westbrook is said to possess uncommon quickness and athleticism for a D-line prospect, is addition to his obvious size. At this point in his budding football career, Westbrook, who reportedly chose Florida over North Carolina and Purdue, had demonstrated tremendous speed and agility as well as "explosiveness off the ball" as a pass rusher according to close observers. Even though he was something of a "sleeper" during most of the recruiting process, the new Florida staff, especially incoming defensive coordinator/defensive line coach Dan Quinn developed an immediate enthusiasm for the nimble, lanky young Westbrook. With DE a position of painfully obvious need, Coach Quinn is especially excited about the opportunity for former 49er's All-Pro DL Bryant Young, Florida's new assistant defensive line coach, to tutor Westbrook. In fact, with a frame that could easily add another 40+ pounds, Quinn and Young will work Westbrook at both DE and DT. North Broward Prep head coach Roland Nottage boasts not only about his young prospects' athleticism, but also about his positive, upbeat attitude. According to published reports, Coach Nottage also expressed that Westbrook is excited to become a Florida Gator, "I think he was very impressed with the staff and overall atmosphere at Florida. More than anything, he really likes the teammates he is going to have. He just really likes the guys on the team and that's great."
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