tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post7920828639036719658..comments2024-03-28T20:09:43.455-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: 2013 Season Countdown: #3 Jeremy GallonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-44712137974500029272013-08-26T17:29:17.700-04:002013-08-26T17:29:17.700-04:00I'm going to guess Lewan #2 and Gardner #1 sim...I'm going to guess Lewan #2 and Gardner #1 simply based on the fact that Schofield has shown to be a high quality T and could slide over to LT if need be, while behind Gardner its raw true frosh and death.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808990537608247952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-90909632611834209792013-08-26T17:28:51.651-04:002013-08-26T17:28:51.651-04:00I'm going to guess Lewan #2 and Gardner #1 sim...I'm going to guess Lewan #2 and Gardner #1 simply based on the fact that Schofield has shown to be a high quality T and could slide over to LT if need be, while behind Gardner its raw true frosh and death.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808990537608247952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-80887626474479689252013-08-26T14:07:21.280-04:002013-08-26T14:07:21.280-04:00Let's not overstate things. Have to agree tha...Let's not overstate things. Have to agree that he would have got more production with Gardner since Gardner is a better passer, but Gallon was a good player regardless of who was the QB. His opportunities increased with Gardner, but his ability was already there.<br /><br />Even when Hemingway was here the coaches were talking about how good Gallon was at jump balls - and they threw to him on fade routes multiple times.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-75076446902061791262013-08-26T14:01:00.001-04:002013-08-26T14:01:00.001-04:00You get a lot of predictions right - nobody who ma...You get a lot of predictions right - nobody who makes as many as you do is going to be right every time.<br /><br />Not sure I totally agree with your point here though, because we saw how important Hemingway was in '11 catching Denard's passes. Gallon and Roundtree made some great plays in '11 too. I think you could make the argument that a great passer can succeed with mediocre receivers while a poor passer needs to be bailed out more often.<br /><br />To me, the biggest difference between this year and last year is that a) we'll need a better passing game, because Denard's legs are gone and b) there's less depth at WR without Roundtree around. Finally, in regards to his ranking being higher - Gallon's a proven threat now. Whatever doubts there were about his game and stature - they're pretty much gone.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-72780118983948742182013-08-26T13:55:57.025-04:002013-08-26T13:55:57.025-04:00HMMM, Devin Gardner or the Best Player in College ...HMMM, Devin Gardner or the Best Player in College Football? I wonder who goes #2 and #1.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-9539314502520109552013-08-26T13:23:44.718-04:002013-08-26T13:23:44.718-04:00I think I overlooked his abilities, and I think Ga...I think I overlooked his abilities, and I think Gardner is largely responsible for his production. Obviously, he wouldn't have put up those numbers with Denard Robinson at quarterback. Gallon's ability to outjump and outmuscle defenders is something that has caught me off guard.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-57307133356867738492013-08-26T13:20:34.179-04:002013-08-26T13:20:34.179-04:00It's tough to overvalue wide receivers when th...It's tough to overvalue wide receivers when the quarterback is somewhat weak. Obviously, Robinson has pretty much always been mediocre as a passer, and Gardner didn't look good in his first couple years. Now that we have a bona fide quarterback, I think these receivers can move up a little bit. Plus I'll admit that Gallon has done more than I expected.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-71030549913786365062013-08-26T12:53:43.001-04:002013-08-26T12:53:43.001-04:00You've been underestimating Gallon for a coupl...You've been underestimating Gallon for a couple years now and this year ... well, he's at #3, so that's nearly impossible. I agree that he'll be first team all-conference. Not sure he'll actually get 10 TDs but I'm on board for the receptions and yards. He's one of our best players and it's nice that people can stop complaining about his height.<br /><br />I think you've pretty much nailed the top 10 order this year and the write-ups have been good too. Nice work.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-8604149457134066372013-08-26T12:39:35.977-04:002013-08-26T12:39:35.977-04:00Gallon has become a really fun player to watch. H...Gallon has become a really fun player to watch. His agility, body control, and hands are impressive. He is going to be targeted a boatload this year, especially with Jeremy Jackson getting the nod across from him. Should have big stats. A key for Borges will be using the the TE's to keep the safeties away from Gallon.Painter Smurfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-69479131776210199632013-08-26T12:11:39.870-04:002013-08-26T12:11:39.870-04:00"I expect to see a small bump in production t..."I expect to see a small bump in production this season, but Gallon is more of a complementary receiver than a future star, so his ceiling as a receiver isn't a great deal higher than what we saw last season"<br /><br />Your words from last year's countdown. Do you think Gallon has improved to become a "star", that you may have overlooked his abilities, or that the emergence of Gardner has largely been responsible for his production?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com