GatorChub Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 As I remember it, back when Doering first started playing for SOS he was a walk on. Secondary to his size and speed (or relative lack thereof compared to the other WRs) SOS actually played him almost like a TE. He was most often in a very tight slot position. This caused the defenses to cover him with a LB. Given his route running abilities this got him open regularly. Every one keeps mentioning Ed McCaffrey when talking about Chris. They are actually good friends. They developed a frendship while Chris was at Denver and still maintain contact. Just a little something to chew on. HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Veeeeery Interesting. Actually, that's probably the most interesting Gator-sourced tidbit I've heard on this board thus far. I wonder how well Doering blocks. He's tall, but not all that heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just skins baby Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 I remember Doering when he played at Florida, and I do seem to recall that he would usually make alot of tough catches. What I see him doing here is exactly the same thing. I was a little worried about him coming here, thinking maybe he would take some other deserving receivers spot, but just watching these three preseason games, I believe he has earned a position just by outworking and outcatching other guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCgator Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Chris Doering actually roomed his senior year in College with none other than.... Noah Brindise. He is a local kid who is not as fast as Ed Mc., a better comparison is his longtime rolemodel.. and gator great....Chris Collingsworth. Chris was a better basketball player coming out of high school than football player. He led his high school team to the state fchampionship with current 49er RB Terry Jackson at PG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Sway Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 However he got here, whomever he's friends with, if he keeps making snags like that this season he's on the all Smooty team. :high: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstiGATOR Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Actually Spurrier frequently lined up a WR at the TE spot. I can clearly remember a play where Travis Taylor yes that Travis Taylor the 10th overall pick WR for the Ravens lined up at TE. Now Taylor was something like 180lbs at the time. He drops back like he is pass blocking for two or three steps, everyone clears and he was wide open for a big play. I know it is hard to believe that who ever had that responsibility would bite on Travis Taylor the pass blocker but I saw it with my own eyes. I think it was maybe against UGa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watergator Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Yep, it was against Georgia, Instigator. He scored twice on that exact same play. It blew UGas mind & put them in a hole for the rest of the game. (38-7?). also...Danny supposedly beat Doering in the 40yd. dash 2 straight years at UF. Doering caught 3 TDs in a row vs. Ga. (2 straight penalties negated the first 2) in about 9 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorRob Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Originally posted by KCgator Chris Doering actually roomed his senior year in College with none other than.... Noah Brindise. He is a local kid who is not as fast as Ed Mc., a better comparison is his longtime rolemodel.. and gator great....Chris Collingsworth. Chris was a better basketball player coming out of high school than football player. He led his high school team to the state fchampionship with current 49er RB Terry Jackson at PG. Uh, KC. Chris Collingsworth was incredibly fast, much faster than McCaffrey. I'd have to say (could be wrong) that he was the last caucasian deep threat receiver in the NFL (he and Largent were in about the same time). HTTR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Doering, all he does is catch touchdowns and first downs. He will be a great reciever for the red zone and 3rd and longs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCgator Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Collingsworth was not fast. he played qb at uf to start and was moved to WR. He still holds the longest pass in UF history I believe at 99 yards. Funny though how Noah could be Chris's coach as he was his senior year roomate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapeApe Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Fred Smoot said Chris has the best hands he has ever seen on a WR. Granted, Fred hasn't been around very long, but it was a nice endorsement. (On Comcast Spotlight last night. They had an interview with Chris). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watergator Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 KCGator, Collingsworth was the state champion in the 100yd. dash. I saw him run a 9.8 at a track meet once. That is fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuy Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 KCGator, Collingsworth was the state champion in the 100yd. dash. I saw him run a 9.8 at a track meet once. That is fast. Not only is it fast. It would have been a world record back at that time. Maybe he's related to that Dallas WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Not only is it fast. It would have been a world record back at that time. Maybe he's related to that Dallas WR. No it wouldnt have been. He said yards, not meters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Clone Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 See this is why I am all for the gator fans here. I love little stories like that. That Travis Taylor story cracks me up for some reason. The thought of him pass protecting and just running away is hilarious. I can just imagine the UGA fans totally melting down at that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuy Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Hot Damn.. I stand corrected. :shootinth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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