{"id":2688,"date":"2023-04-14T05:02:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T10:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=2688"},"modified":"2023-04-14T05:02:07","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T10:02:07","slug":"two-back-class-not-pushing-4-star-stacy-gage-away-from-the-florida-gators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/two-back-class-not-pushing-4-star-stacy-gage-away-from-the-florida-gators\/","title":{"rendered":"Two-back class not pushing 4-star Stacy Gage away from the Florida Gators"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although the Gators already hold commitments from multiple On300 running backs, four-star prospect Stacy Gage<\/a> still chose to return to Gainesville this evening.<\/p>\n

When asked about his standing with Florida<\/a>, Gage says the Gators could possible take a third back in this class. He is still coveted in Gainesville. Montrell Johnson, however, will have a major impact on the final number though, as it will depend on whether he declares for the NFL Draft after next season.<\/p>\n

Regardless of how it plays out though, Gage says the Gators\u2019 current situation does not affect their standing on his list.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s no big deal to me,\u201d Gage told Gators Online<\/strong>. \u201cI love competition. Competition never scared me away, so three backs is nothing to me; it\u2019s like having no backs there.\u201d<\/p>\n

When speaking about the Gators in the past, one plus about the program Gage often brought up was his relationship with Jabbar Juluke. He has always appreciated the assistant\u2019s genuine approach and how he does not beat around the bush with answers.<\/p>\n

As you can expect. that was evident on Thursday when discussing UF\u2019s plans at running back this cycle.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe told me he can see me out there playing, and I can envision that myself,\u201d Gage said. \u201cIt felt good talking to Juluke after the game, so it was a good visit.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe backs looked wonderful. I saw (Treyaun) Webb and he looks like he is transitioning to the speed of college real nice. I can tell coach Juluke coached him up real well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gage has locked in multiple official visits<\/h2>\n

As for his official visit plans, Gage has itinerary set with Oklahoma and Colorado.<\/p>\n

The Gators are definitely on the junior\u2019s short list and will receive another visit in the future, but I would be surprised if he ended up in the class. Additional schools are more realistic landing spots at this time, like those aforementioned schools, Miami and possibly Penn State.<\/p>\n

If Chauncey Bowens<\/a> or Kahnen Daniels<\/a> de-committed, however, that would be a whole different story.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to take a couple game officials and a couple summer officials. I don\u2019t know if I want to take all five; I will probably take three or four,\u201d Gage said. \u201cI probably want to make a decision before senior year.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the 2022 season, Gage rushed for 704 yards and 14 touchdowns behind 5.1 yards per carry.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned to Gators Online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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