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Official Florida Gators thread No 2

Discussion in 'College Sports' started by CrunchTime, Aug 15, 2011.

  1. Skeet84

    Skeet84 New Member

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    Alex I don't really understand what your talking about. Florida gave the game away with Turnovers. Miami had one good drive the entire game. The Florida offense gave this game away with stupid errors.


    2nd int by Driskel I am going to give him a slight pass on that. Tyler Moore missed a block on a roll out pass throw option. He decided to throw the ball way to early and it was a terrible result.
     
  2. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    So what you are saying is Miami gets no credit for causing fumbles or causing the pass rush that led to the first interception? I gave you credit and said you lost the game more than we won it in some respects, but your reply just sounds kind of bitter.
     
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  3. Skeet84

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    I am bitter in the fact of Florida fans have been dealing with this offense for awhile now. After Tebow left we haven't been able to move the ball effectively or score points. What do you want me to say? You want me to tell you the Hurricanes played a great game and were a much better team? I really can't do that. Miami played good defense in the redone but that's literally it. It wasn't so much Miami played well as Florida kept hurting themselves with terrible TO's.
     
  4. Ozzy

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    You can deny it all you want but Canes fans won't let you. The Canes young defense were the ones who forced all those turnovers. They litterally took the ball away or forced the Gators into every single one of them.

    Great game by the Canes against a highly ranked defense from last season. Whereas, Miami's D was terrible in just about every catagory last season.
     
  5. Skeet84

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    You can believe what ever you want. You have your opinion and I have mine. Fact is Gator fans know this all to well to be true. This looked eerily similar to the Georgia game last year. I don't think Hurricane fans realize just how bad the Gator offense really is.
     
  6. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    A well deserved win by the Canes over the Gators who were totally inept in the red zone and continually shot themselves in the foot thoughout the game with turnovers and penalties mostly self imposed eerily similar to last years Georgia game.You cant win without scoring points.

    I give credit to the Cane defense for stopping the Gator running game and coming up big defending their red zone.Also very big were their two early scores which caught the Florida defense napping .

    IMO they have become contenders again and should shoot up in the polls .I know as my second favorite team I will be rooting for them the rest of the year.


    Also I have to mention Golden and his staff outcoaching the Gators staff.Excellent game plan .
     
  7. Clipse

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    Way too soon to call us contenders. We still have a ton of work to do. But this is a huge stepping stone getting a big win over a hated rival.

    Florida's going to win plenty of games this year on defense alone. That defense is terrific. Top 10 nationally I would say. That DL headed by Easley is nasty. Duke got smacked in the backfield on every run. Purifoy is future 1st rounder himself.

    You have to give all the credit in the world to Miami's defense though. 2.8 YPC on 44 attempts is the reason they won. I would of never expected that type of performance considering how historically bad the defense was last year. Complete turnaround with this more aggressive 3-4 scheme. Perryman might be the best LB in college football this year. If Stephen Morris can take these next few weeks vs. cupcake teams to get back on rhythm with his WR's, could be a special year for us.
     
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  8. Ozzy

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    Some Canes fans actually watch other Florida teams you know?

    Fact is, is the Hurricane defense totally sucked last season. No one is annointing them contenders but for one game they played excellent and unfortunately for Gators fans, it was against them.

    The Canes offense also made some big plays against a highly touted defense as well.

    I'm very satisfied with the win
     
  9. Skeet84

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    You guys should be very satisfied. It was a big win.

    Louisville had one of the worst defenses in college football last year and it didn't stop them from doing very well vs Florida. Fact is Florida's offense really sucks.
     
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  10. Skeet84

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    No Gators game this weekend really sucks. Going to have to wait another week to see the Gators go to work. I expect to see some new things in the offense before the next game.
     
  11. Jaydog57

    Jaydog57 Canes/Fins/Magic fan

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    Yeah, same goes for us. No game this weekend, but it will give our teams a chance to work on improving things.
     
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    Agreed! Both teams could use some adjustments and tinkering.
     
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  13. Skeet84

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    Marcus Maye Freshman who had blown coverage vs Miami which led to long TD has been replaced in the lineup.

    Antonio Morrison now a starter again.
     
  14. Skeet84

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    Baseball Recruiting Rankings per Collegiate Baseball

    1. Florida
    3. FSU
    4. Miami


    Incredible how successful the Florida Schools are. Miami has been a powerhouse for awhile tho.
     
  15. Jaydog57

    Jaydog57 Canes/Fins/Magic fan

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    Just had to say I watched the Vols @ UF game, and I think most people will agree, the first half was a disaster. And that's not calling out either team, they were both poor performances. 3 turnovers by each team, 24 of 27 points scored off of turnovers, injuries, etc. The 2nd half had more balance, and after hearing about Driskel being out for the season with his fibula injury, it sounds like you should be ok with your backup qb. He did a nice job in the 2nd half, along with the team, after calming down and getting in a zone.
     
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  16. Skeet84

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    Personally I expect the offense to struggle with who ever the QB is. Fact is this offense is still terrible. It's not one person it's a lot of ppl and it's sad because this defense is dominant
     
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    Not a Gators fan but I like what I saw in Murphy. The guy gets no reps with the first team and he came out there and performed under pressure. Tennessee could have pulled out the upset after your starting QB went down. Murphy is a little crafty and he made some real solid throws. I think your team will be surprised once he's able to get more reps in practice.
     
  18. Oboy

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    I was really happy with Murphy. He showed some real decisive play. I say that because I think that is Driskell's biggest problem. Murphy made a choice and went with it. For example, there were multiple times he looked thru what looked like his first two reads and then knew to RUN. Driskell only seems to run on called run plays and after he waits in the pocket too long and then breaks out. Now I am not getting too excited, UT's D is not great. However, I can honestly say I think Murphy was one of the main reasons we won that game.

    Driskell just aggravates me with is turnovers. He goes and makes a lot of great plays, but like the play he was hurt on... in WHAT world did he think that ball could have been completed? He was late to the sideline and the WR had to stop his route, the ball was behind him, and the DB was all over Burton. Just a HORRIBLE decision.
     
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  19. CrunchTime

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    From the small sample size it seems to me Murphy is brighter and has better football instincts than Driskell .Obviously he doesnt match up to the measurables or have a great arm but I think we will be fine .Remaining to be seen is how he will match up against the heavyweights of the SEC .By then there will be a book and film on him .

    Here is a video highlight of his high school days.
    [video=youtube;nYjHOkm5ZJ8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYjHOkm5ZJ8[/video]
     
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  20. DolPhinPhan7

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    Good Riddance Driskell.*
     
  21. Oboy

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    I am far from his fan club, but that is a bit extreme. The guy did win us a few games last year. Granted, mostly with is legs, but still. He is a Gator and he is trying. Hopefully while rehabbing he can spend more time on film and maybe things will click a bit quicker.

    I always wonder, if in practice if they go full speed or not. You would think practicing against our defense would make most of the other ones we see seem pretty easy. I still am surprised on how Driskel always seemed to be slow in his reads.
     
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  23. CrunchTime

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    Yes .I think it will probably affect his draft stock since its the second time for him .He probably drops out of the first round.
    Now we have lost the offensive and defensive leader within one week .

    It has been a tough year .I expect the Gators will be in the middle of the pack in the SEC this year.
     
  24. Oboy

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    It has been a tough year. Third year jinx for our coaches. Seems to hit every one!

    Good news is maybe our beloved phins can draft him now. He would fit in nicely if we lose one or both of our DTs.
     
  25. Clipse

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    Easily the most dominant player on either side of the Miami-UF game. Sucks to see any injury.
     
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    Nice win vs Arkansas. Murphy really seems to have all the wrs playing better than they were at any point with Driskel. That being said, Saturday is the real test. Probably the best defense Murphy has seen (besides ours in practice) and in a very hostile environment.

    IMO, our defense has to step up their run D. That first quarter was a bit sloppy. If they do, I like our chances.
     
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  27. CrunchTime

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    The Gators will be the heavy underdogs and thats good .Thats how they beat LSU last year .

    LSU has a good offense this year but they have never come up against a defense this tough .The LSU defense is not as good as previous years .If the Gators can reduce the turnovers and penalties they have a chance to win...even at Baton Rouge.
     
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    LSU is a bit overrated this year. I can certainly see UF pulling off the victory. LSU's defense isn't what it usually is and that offense has yet to play a defense like Floridas.
     
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  29. Skeet84

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    Seriously?! That type of stuff is not needed.
     
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  30. Skeet84

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    LSU are 7 point favorites in the game on Saturday. It will be strength vs Strength and weakness vs weakness on Saturday.


    Florida has a streak of holding 12 SEC opponents under 20 points. No other SEC team as a streak of more than 2. However I do expect that streak to end this weekend.
     
  31. Skeet84

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    Freshman LB Matt Rolin who tore his ACL before the season started and is redshirting this year posted this on twitter.

    @MattRolin9: Dr. Andrews told me the first thing I said when I came out the recovery room after surgery is "when's rehab"
     
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  32. Clipse

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    That's about where I would of set the line at myself. This game will be a close low scoring matchup imo. Florida needs to find the running game. Outside of Toledo and Kentucky the running game has been kind of stale. Not a fan of Mack Brown. Or Matt Jones for that matter. I'd like to see Kelvin Taylor get a little more burn. More designed runs and spread looks for Murphy as well.
     
  33. Oboy

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    THAT's awesome! LOVE that mentality. Muschamp has to LOVE him. WANTS to work!
     
  34. Skeet84

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    Don't really wanna be calling a lot of designed runs without a trusted backup behind him. Neither Brown or Jones are elite type backs but they are alright. I expect teams to stack the box and stop the run and make Murphy beat them. That's partially a reason why running game hasn't really worked
     
  35. CrunchTime

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    Matt Jones has been a dissapointment this year.He was looking like Trent Richardson late last year. The viral infection seems to have reduced his power .He is still a good blocker though and thats why he is probably starting over over KT .They have to keep Murphy healthy .There is not much behind him.

    KT has great talent but he was never asked to block in HS.I think he will be used as a situational RB this year during the meat of the SEC schedule.We may see him as part of a diamond formation occasionally as a change of pace RB this year.
     
  36. Skeet84

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    Taylor has had issues fumbling in practice. Coaches said its getting better.

    I never thought at any point Jones ever looked like Richardson. Jones is a powerful guy but he is limited in things he does. Richardson had a much better skill set. I think Jones is over the infection. OL really isn't helping him out this year either. I thought that unit would be better than it is.
     
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    I agree with this. I am really surprised at the oline play this season. Hoping that it is just taking a bit to gel as the whole line is just starting to get healthy. However, the lack of holes is a bit disturbing.
     
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    Wow, Skeet... first half you were pretty prophetic about the oline being sucky... That unit really needs to wake up if we have any chance. Seems like both in College and in the Pros, both of my teams are mirror images... :(
     
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    The O Line is the biggest disappointment about this team. I really thought it would be better. Not only was I wrong but they are worse. They don't give Murphy time and they don't open holes. Most good runs are to the outside. Very sad to watch this offense.
     
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    Matt Jones out for the year.
     

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