Alligator Alley

Bryan Fischer ‏@BryanDFischer
SEC East is so interesting, as Muschamp said re: Florida, 15 of top 16 tacklers return, 70% of roster last year was underclassmen

Muschamp said the front end of the schedule is crucial. Said we didn't play well in the last game in the Swamp, and we didn't coach well.

Alli should be cleared by middle of camp.

Brown fractured his wrist and is having surgery today, should be cleared Sept. 1.

Powell cleared for all weight-room activities and straight-ahead running.

Maye will be cleared for first part of training camp.

On Powell: "He'll play for us this year, when I don't know yet."

Muschamp says McCray and Bostic have both shown work ethic it takes to be successful in this league.

TG, do you think a tight end might be a priority for 2013 class now?

But what exercises has he been cleared to do? If "he's been cleared to lift weights" means only upper body, then I would say that means nothing. If Champ means, the medical staff has cleared him to do Olympic style lifts, that is huge!

Honestly, I think the productivity of McCray will determine how quickly the staff throws Powell out there... If McCray is tearing it up, let Powell wait until October when he is 95-100%. If McCray is not, throw Powell in to the fray as soon as the medical staff gives the thumbs up.

Stoked! Really rooting for Neiron, after all he's been through

Muschamp asked about the talent in Texas in terms of recruiting. First thing he does is praise the recruiting base in the state of Florida. He said the job's a little easier because they have such a great recruiting base.

Muschamp: "It's a huge advantage for a kid to enroll in January, but that's got to be something they want to do."

Muschamp asked about the turmoil at Georgia. Basically said he's not worried about Georgia, he's just worried about preparing his team and getting ready for fall camp.

Muschamp talking about the Florida-Auburn rivalry and how Steve Spurrier and a lot of former players have mentioned that losing that rivalry to once every 12 years kinda stinks. That said, he doesn't really favor going to a nine-game schedule. Thinks that would be really tough.

Lol- Idk how you could not like this guy. So much more personality than Meyer but smart enough to stop short of a Spurrier.

Glad he's our coach.

That's all from Muschamp for now. Will continue with notes from players and when he gets to the other podium if he says anything more interesting.