Ex-Florida quarterback criticises Gators for how they treated his son
A legendary member of the Florida Gators seems dissatisfied with the programme due to the way his son’s recruitment process has been managed.
Earnest Graham, a former Florida running back, posted a straightforward statement on social media on Thursday that was obviously directed at the Gators.
“My son was raised to understand the business as it exists but there has been new levels of disconnect with this program that I have NEVER ever experienced,” Graham wrote on X. “No calls, no communication and the dryest experience imaginable. I’m just going to START there.”
Graham’s son is Myles Graham, a 4-star linebacker prospect who is part of Florida’s 2024 recruiting class. Florida lost commitments from several players during the early signing period this week, but Myles officially signed with the Gators on Wednesday. It is possible that Earnest feels information was withheld from him and his son prior to that.
Jay Bateman, the former coach of the Florida linebackers, was appointed as Texas A&M’s new defensive coordinator on Thursday, as noted by Zach Goodall of All Gators. Many were caught off guard by the move. It also happened a few hours before Earnest expressed his annoyance.
Bateman was obviously a major factor in Myles’ recruitment. It is safe to assume that Florida’s failure to notify Earnest of Bateman’s possible departure from the programme has angered him.
Billy Napier, the head coach of Florida, has come under fire for his inadequacies in the recruiting process. The fact that one of his major signings appears unsatisfied will not assist his case.
Earnest played at Florida from 1998 to 2002, when he was a standout player. With 3,065 yards, he was seventh in Gators history and third with
Cignetti walked the court at Assembly Hall a few days after being selected the school’s new coach and called out other Indiana rival schools, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.
“Hey look, I’m super fired up about this opportunity,” Cignetti said. “I’ve never taken a back seat to anybody and don’t plan on starting now. Purdue sucks … but so does Michigan and Ohio State. Go IU!”
It was a daring move, and it showed an almost egotistical confidence. However, Cignetti didn’t stop there and has continued to apply this belief to his hiring strategy.
Cignetti assembled his first recruiting class on Wednesday, bringing in a total of twenty-four players, eight of whom came through the transfer site. When asked about his recruitment strategy on the signing day news conference, Cignetti recommended that his resume speak for itself.
