2000bull Posted May 12, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 83 Content Count: 7,048 Reputation: 641 Days Won: 11 Joined: 06/04/2009 Share Posted May 12, 2011 What doesn't make sense is that it says he's homesick, but yet I'm seeing stories saying he still wants to play at an SEC school? I didn't know you could go further from home and be less home sick. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHourHero Posted May 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 62 Content Count: 1,079 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/02/2009 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Looks like he is focused on 3 schools according to Josh Newberg: USF, UNC, UCF.Josh Newberg@joshnewberg247 Josh NewbergFormer UF RB Mike Blakely focused on 3 #UNC #USF and #UCF http://ow.ly/4TWBYFrom 247sports:Running back Mike Blakely from Manatee High School enrolled early in January to play for the University Florida. However, before ever playing a single game for the Gators, Blakely abruptly asked coach Will Muschamp for a release.Blakely has returned to his home town and is currently weighing his options.According to sources close to the situation, the University of South Florida is the likely destination for the 5-foot-9, 195-pound running back. Also under consideration is North Carolina and Central Florida.A decision for Blakely could come in the next week or two. http://247sports.com/Article/Mike-Blakely-focusing-on-three-25522 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBull717 Posted May 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 54 Content Count: 763 Reputation: 43 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/26/2006 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Hell yes! I know it's not official but, hell yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb56 Posted May 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 347 Content Count: 1,867 Reputation: 202 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/13/2003 Share Posted May 13, 2011 What a backfield we could have in 2012!! wow... lets hope this happens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfisher78 Posted May 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 68 Content Count: 1,757 Reputation: 12 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/20/2007 Share Posted May 13, 2011 If he wants immediate playing time, we may be too deep for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPR Posted May 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 23 Content Count: 3,042 Reputation: 279 Days Won: 10 Joined: 03/09/2010 Share Posted May 13, 2011 If he wants immediate playing time, we may be too deep for himehhh, he would have to sit out a year regardless, so it's like a redshirt year. Then, I think Scott and Murray will only be there for 1 more year ahead of him (I could be wrong). Blakely would then be in the drivers seat as a sophmore, along with Ayecock. It really doesn't look as bad as you make it sound when you talk about depth. My only concern is what the other running backs are thinking right now with Skip bringing in Scott, Ayecock and potentially now Blakely. That can't feel good for players like Battles, Shaw, Marc and incoming recruit Willie Davis. I don't care though, when a player like Blakely may want to transfer to your program, you take him without hesitation. I swear though, if UCF winds up getting him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfisher78 Posted May 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 68 Content Count: 1,757 Reputation: 12 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/20/2007 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Im not saying we wouldnt want him. Im saying he may look at our Running Back situation and think it is too deep. UCF needs a big time RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANJAY Posted May 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 300 Content Count: 7,993 Reputation: 968 Days Won: 21 Joined: 10/31/2005 Share Posted May 13, 2011 If he wants immediate playing time, we may be too deep for himWe have Murray and Scott both of whom have 2 years of eligibility left. Aycock who has never carried the ball in D1. Then Battles coming back from a significant knee injury. Shaw who had grade issues. There's a lot of bodies, but it doesn't seem that crowded to me as far as actual talent on the field.Throw in that Blakely has to sit a year anyways and it is almost a non-issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CReschk8 Posted May 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 9 Content Count: 136 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/28/2009 Share Posted May 13, 2011 The moment Blakely would step on campus he vaults to the top of the depth chart IMO. Just watch the Manatee vs. Plant game last year. He ran all over Plant and Wilder. Kids the real deal from what I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky77 Posted May 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 17 Content Count: 62 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/03/2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 He would most likely take Battles place if does goes here. Shaw and Akcock are above him. He will be third string in 2012. Just because there is more experience above him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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