Percy Harvin Zone

The Florida Gators start their spring practices in a couple of weeks, Wednesday March 19th I believe is the first day. Percy Harvin is amped and ready to go. The Gators will work out and players will participate in drills that eventually lead up to the Orange and Blue Game on April 12.

When it comes to skills on the field, Percy doesn’t really have to prove much to the coaches. They know what he’s capable of. What Percy does need to prove is that he can be a leader on and off the field. Harvin is a junior now and will have dozens of underclassmen looking up to him… seeking him for advice.

I’ve always felt like Harvin has been reserved and not outspoken. He’s never vocal in the papers or vying for media attention. He does his job and leads by example. However, this year, I’d love to see Percy take an active role on the sideline and in the huddle when it comes to getting teammates pumped up and ready to play in crucial situations.

Much like the Chinese have “the year of the dog”, I am proclaiming 2008 the Year of Percy Harvin. Percy has to be getting pumped the the Spring Game coming up in 2 months. I’m sure he’s working his ass off in the gym trying to put on a few pounds of muscle and increasing his quickness.

I’m not saying this is a make or break it year for Harvin, but in 2008 I think we’re going to see some very big things from him. Not only on the field, but off the field too. Fans across the country will be hearing the name “Percy Harvin.” I think he’ll be on the cover of magazines, have ESPN stories done about him and more.

That’s why 2008 is the year of Percy Harvin. He’ll dominate the stat line and grace our television screens.

Yesterday was National Signing Day for high school athletes to sign their letters of intent to universities. Rivals ranked the Gators as having the number 3 recruiting class in the country. Not bad. Near the top of Florida’s list is a stand-out junior college player named Carl Moore.

Carl Moore, WR 6-3 220 Sierra (Calif.) Community College - could take a lot of heat off of Percy Harvin in the passing game. He’s much bigger then Harvin and could cause the attention of opposing defensive backs. I don’t know if he’ll be an instant starter, but he will definitely see a lot of time on the field. Should Moore draw double team’s, Harvin will feast on the CBs in single coverage.

Bringing in another stud wide receiver can only help Percy Harvin because teams won’t be able to solely focus on stopping him.

For more information about Gator Recruiting, head over to Gator Envy.

Coming out of high school, Percy Harvin was one of the top recruited wide receivers in the nation. Big things were expected of him from the start. I just wanted to get an idea of what his fans thought about his progress from his freshman to sophomore year and if Percy has surpassed expectations?

Freshman year - 34 receptions, 427 yards 2 touchdowns. 41 rushes, 428 yards, 3 touchdowns.

Sophomore year - 59 receptions, 858 yards, 4 touchdowns. 83 rushes, 764 yards, 6 touchdowns.

He nearly doubled his production from year 1 to year 2. That is very good progress in my opinion. And even though Percy was so highly recruited, I think he has surpassed all expectations. He has brought an excitement to this team and production that no one could have asked for.

What do you think?