Florida was dangerously thin at defensive tackle and wanting at linebacker. The Gators stocked up at both positions with a collection of big, strong, fast kids. In fact, when you look at needs, this may be Spurrier's best class yet. And, as an added bonus, Florida got back into South Florida. But it's all about timing.
Timing is everything in recruiting perception.
It's nothing in reality. Rex Grossman, he of 44 touchdown passes as a senior, waits until Wednesday and announces in front of a packed Bloomington South High gym that he has chosen Florida over Notre Dame. Then, in rapid order, Matt Farrior, Elgin Hicks, Lito Sheppard and Byron Hardmon announce they are faxing letters of intent to Florida. You can't wipe the smile off Gators fans faces for weeks. But it's simply the nature of this inexact science.