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The Central Florida soccer workforce made a splash within the switch portal over the offseason by including former SEC sign caller KJ Jefferson. After making 45 appearances underneath middle for the Arkansas Razorbacks, he’ll now take a look at his luck within the Huge XII.
Jefferson will present head coach Gus Malzahn a veteran presence within the backfield whereas additionally permitting for selection in play calling given his versatility as each a passer and runner.
Primarily, the playbook must be vast open contemplating expertise and manufacturing, which might make the Knights’ offense lethal this fall.
For that cause, Jefferson was voted the Huge XII’s Preseason Newcomer of the 12 months with many anticipating an enormous yr in Orlando.
Regardless of the reward, he nonetheless feels a bit disrespected because the season approaches.
Skip Bayless hyped Shedeur Sanders this offseason, which KJ Jefferson is utilizing as motivation.
The FOX Sports activities host had the next to say throughout an episode of Undisputed final month:
“Shedeur isn’t just one of the best QB in that convention, however he’s one of the best QB within the nation. He’s going to be the primary choose within the draft, and I believe he’s going to be actually, actually good in professional soccer. He’s as seasoned and skilled a school quarterback as you will get.”
Whereas Bayless by no means talked about Jefferson in his evaluation, the UCF passer took private offense. He’s now printed the quote out to make use of as bulletin board materials, hanging it in his locker the place it may be seen every day.
lol i assume skips feedback about shedeur is kj Jefferson’s motivation this season ???????????????? he not even within the high 5 greatest qbs within the convention tho ???? #yourarenotthatguypal #cuvseverybody pic.twitter.com/HVKahv6n2H
— Dalvin reality (@dalvinthetruth) July 7, 2024
Most would possible agree with Bayless’s evaluation, however that received’t cease Jefferson from looking for motivation in his ultimate collegiate season. It ought to make a matchup between the Knights and Buffs in late September all of the extra thrilling!
