Meyer said he was very supportive of Auburn QB Cam Newton when he left Florida and that Newton and his family know that. Wished him the best
"We're fairly good friends. I actually lean on him quite a bit about the University of Florida when we get together.'' -- Meyer on Spurrier.
Meyer said of Spurrier: "He is Florida.''
"Johnny can run enough to be a problem. Burton can throw enough to be a problem. Jordan Reed proved he can do both.'' Meyer on 3-QB rotation.
He said they're spending an "inordinate number of hours" this week trying to figure out how to keep defenses off knowing what to expect when each QB is in the game.
Meyer said about recruiting QBs, they're going to recruit the best players they can. He said to expect them to never recruit a dropback QB again would be incorrect.
During offseason, Spurrier called Meyer and offered this advice: “When you shut it off, you’ve got to shut it off.” Meyer said he and Spurrier have become friends
Meyer doensn't blame Brantley for drop-back QB issues with offense ...says UF needed a big pound-it back and an experienced tight end.
Meyer said this is the best South Carolina team he has coached against. He said there are "a bunch of draft picks" on the offensive side of the ball for the Gamecocks.
