UF Commit Lawson: "Bama is my dream school"

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida landed six top prospects during its incredible junior day on Saturday. When linebacker Dillan Lawson announced on Facebook that he had committed to Florida, most the same reaction -- who?

For the 6-foot-3, 218-pound linebacker from Crestview (Fla.) Crestview HS, he shouldn't have to worry about college coaches not knowing who he is anymore. Lawson, who since his announcement ans subsequent film review has moved into the ESPNU 150 Watch List, said his commitment to Florida was even a surprise to him.

"I mean I was born and raised in Alabama," Lawson said. "I have an Alabama tattoo on my chest. That's the reason why. I'm just an Alabama fan. That's all there is about it. I mean Alabama is my dream school, off the top, No. 1. I told coach Will [Muschamp], 'Coach I was a Gator fan when I was in Alabama, they were like my second favorite team. But when I moved to Florida I saw how cocky and crazy these Gator fans where, so that kind of turned me away from Florida.' I told him that."

Link: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/colleges/florida/post?id=2969#more

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by BringBackBonner.

Answer 1

And I'm assuming the rest of the story explains why he's going to Florida?

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by Dannygator1989.

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odds don't seem too good that we hold onto him.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by passoverGator.

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He doesn't have an offer from Bama... yet.

"I had an opportunity to go to Alabama the same day I went to Florida (for last Saturday's junior days), but I chose to go to Florida," Lawson said. "I'm going to go to all the junior days. That's why I verballed. I mean, Florida, that's my main school. I"m still going to go to junior days to get a look and see how other campuses are. I want to experience other colleges and travel a little bit."

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by BringBackBonner.

Answer 4

decommit announcement coming in 3...2...1...(or as soon as the Alabama "greeter" girl he "meets" swoons over his tattoo).

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by sadgator.

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Alabama has already had two junior days. I am not positive, but I am imagine there is a limit on how many a school can have considering the restrictions the NCAA has on everything else.

If the kid has options like Florida, he would be crazy to go to Alabama anyway. They already have about 15 four and five star linebackers and Saban has never been afraid to get rid of kids who arent helping him win

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by ohsfan26.

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Like 'Bama cares about the rules. Every day is Junior day and they have a scholarships for everyone.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by BDalehgator.

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I think that is the point he is trying to make. Add Larson with the Lincoln kids and we might be setting ourselves up for some indigestion down the road.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by Tampa Gator.

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The kids know that and still pick Bama. They think getting cut will never happen to them. That is for the kids that suck.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by Tampa Gator.

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His offers werent that great
i mean, UNC, s. Miss and fsu

how good is he?

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by SwamiG8R.

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This is as predictable as it could be

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by 46885.

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If I were Muschamp then I'd personally go to his home & have a sitdown with him & the family. I'd deliver an ultimatum. "Either you're coming to Florida or you're not. There's no middle ground."

No one, NO ONE, should be permiited to dictate terms to UF most especially a 17 year old who hasn't accomplished a damned thing.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by Ghost of Spaceheater.

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He has had some personal challenges. It might have to do with schools not having a chance to background check effectively. I would hope that Champ is on it. he has been climbing up the HS's arse about the kid for a while. I don't think any of the scouts that have seen his reel doubt his ability.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by Tampa Gator.

Answer 13

This kid is really good. The way he plays reminds me of those Bama LBers.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by PacoGator19.

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"But when I moved to Florida I saw how cocky and crazy these Gator fans where, so that kind of turned me away from Florida.'"

Obviously he never paid much attention to the bama fans while he lived there.
They are some of the most cocky, crazy and annoying college football fans around.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by cnewz.

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These kids never have the slightest clue of what they are talking about.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by 46885.

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That is exactly what I was thinking. He must have never met the the mouth breathing crowd that runs around screaming 13 13 13 titles! Not all Bama fans are that way but You get the Updyke's and Tea baggers together and it's a deliverance moment.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by g8rbass94.

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I won't argue the crazy and annoying part but when UF is on top, you guys are as cocky as anyone and why wouldn't you be? It sort of goes with the territory and when the players start buying into the hype, someone else gets to be cocky for a while.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by BamaFan1137.

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We just prank called Mcelwain, Bamafan would be proud.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by 46885.

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If Alabama is Lawson's dream school, he must have a lot of nightmares.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by HomerGator.

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...good enough for UF to offer him obviously.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by 93nole99.

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My thing is...why the hell does a 17 yr. old have a tattoo of a freakin team on his chest. Seriously...a team? One that you have no connection to other than being a fan. It would be one thing if he played for Bama or something. And now...he's not even committed to Bama. The dude doesn't sound all that bright to be honest.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by oozie7.

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I'm pretty sure that both Bama and UF recruit football players who aren't very bright. "Student athlete" is a very vague term, when applied to football players.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by HomerGator.

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BTW, what the hell is this about Numbers? Tell me you didn't prank call McElwain for real???

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by oozie7.

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Now c'mon Ooze. You telling me you haven't seen fans with team tats?



Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by 93nole99.

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awful!

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by oozie7.

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Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by ColonelAngus.

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Yes, I did at midnight last night. I found his number from the Sugar Bowl itinerary my boy that played for Bama had with all the numbers except Nick Saban. I left multiple voicemails to staff

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by 46885.

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"But when I moved to Florida I saw how cocky and crazy these Gator fans where, so that kind of turned me away from Florida."

I like this part of the story.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by alaskanseminole.

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Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by oozie7.

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I am not even counting this kid as a commit, he has a freaking Bama tatoo, he almost has to go their if offered, and you know they're going to offer, bamma signs 38 kids a year.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by BigOleNastyGator.

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Is this him?



Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by HathBrad.

Answer 32

Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer. Get err Done. 13 is the the charm

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by Uk_Beast 2.0.

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I don't know what's funnier...that you got their numbers or that numbers prank called them.

Originally posted on Gator Sports Forum by BamaFan1137.