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Dwyer's Brissett picks basketball over football ... for now
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
by
Jeff Greer
As Florida sweats through its spring football practice, one of the Gators' top recruits, Dwyer quarterback Jacoby Brissett, remains in basketball mode.
Brissett, who is a star guard on Dwyer's nationally ranked basketball team, has been working out on his own and studying Florida's new playbook. But he's also returned to the basketball court to prepare for Dwyer's nationally televised game against Nevada's Findlay Prep at 4 p.m. Thursday as part of the ESPN Rise National High School Invitational in Bethesda, Md.
Brissett sat out the Palm Beach All-Star Basketball Game earlier this month, but not by Florida's request, as previously reported. He has the green light to play in Maryland.
"They don't really say anything about that," Brissett said. "I can still play because I'm still in high school."
Though he has shown interest in playing both sports at UF, this could be Brissett's last competitive basketball game.
Brissett will arrive on campus in June and plans to hit the ground running. He'll have some work to do to catch up to the players who already have enrolled, including Jeff Driskel, a freshman quarterback who will battle Brissett for future playing time.
"I have my workout that I do and I've got the playbook to read," he said. "The only thing I'm missing is being there every day with (UF offensive coordinator Charlie Weis) and getting his coaching, but I'm not worried about that."
New Gators coach Will Muschamp said Brissett will be on equal footing with other freshmen.
"Just like anybody else, if he comes in and he's the best player at his position, he'll play. He'll start," Muschamp said. "We're going to play the best players. We're going to play the players that give us the best opportunity to be successful and win football games. He will be given every opportunity in the world."
Dwyer (32-1) was one of eight boys teams invited to the national basketball tournament, which will be televised on the ESPN networks Thursday through Saturday. It will be the second time that a Brissett-led team will be on national TV.
The Dwyer football team lost 26-22 to Cleveland Glenville last September in a game that included several late disputed calls by officials.
"It won't be like (the football game) this time," Brissett said, laughing. "This is more for fun. There's less pressure. We just want to have a good showing and play like we know we can."
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User Comments:
Interesting commented on March 29, 2011 at 4:15 p.m.: report abuse
The kid is a complete stud on both the football field and basketball court. Driskel, at this time, is a better dropback passer then Brissett. I think he should worry about it and get his butt up there.
To be honest commented on March 29, 2011 at 6:33 p.m.: report abuse
I'm not sure about Driskel being a better drop back passer. I've watched his highlight tapes. He has a heck of an arm but it looked like he simply chucked a lot of those balls up and receivers just got to them. I didn't see many precision passes.
I'd personally have Brissett as a better pocket passer.
At all the games commented on March 29, 2011 at 7:28 p.m.: report abuse
Jacoby does not have to "get his butt up there"...let him enjoy his SENIOR year, instead of pushing him to fulfill your need to create drama with high school and college ball players. This kid is amazing - on AND off - the field/court. He will make up the time he's missed and will have the memories of an awesome high school career. As for Driskel being better...these kids have not played with the same offense or against any of the same teams...you have no idea who is better...no one does until they get on the same field. So come June, July, and August...that question will be answered...until then just sit back and allow these kids to enjoy their time in the spotlight!
Jacoby...you have been a pleasure to follow and am so glad that I have had the honor of watching you week in and week out perform on the field and the court, but also to watch you grow into the man you are over the last several years! We will so miss you next year, but know that we'll be cheering you on in whatever you do!
CL561 commented on March 29, 2011 at 7:50 p.m.: report abuse
I agree with you" to be honest". I came away thinking the same thing after I saw Driskel on his highlight tapes. Jacoby is definitley a better pocket passer. He may start a little behind but Jacoby will be the starter at UF his sophmore season.
skip commented on March 29, 2011 at 9:13 p.m.: report abuse
He's still a kid. Just turned 17 I think. Let him enjoy being that age.
pops commented on March 30, 2011 at 3:46 p.m.: report abuse
Wow! I said the same thing about Driskell. Great speed for a big kid saw a lot of jump balls on his highlight tape with great runs like the Under Armour game. The kid is a stud.
Jacoby's highlights are 99% passing showing his big arm. So when they say Jacoby is more a duel threat, and Driskell is a drop back passer. It truly is the opposite.
My money is on Jacoby!
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