Official SEC Football Thread 2009

[icehog3]

If I were an LSU fan, I would rather see Tebow play. I would want to go undefeated knowing the team beat the best, not that Tebow being out was a big factor. But, that's me. I figure to be the best, you gotta beat the best.

[McSmokey]

Very good point

[ir13]

Gonna have to pull for those Bayou Boys this weekend :fu

[icehog3]

Gonna have to pull for those Bayou Boys this weekend :fu

You're dead to me, Joey.


:fu :r

[Poe]

Imagine if Ole Miss had beat South Carolina. We'd have 2 Top 5 sec matchups in the same weekend (#1 vs #5 and #3 vs #4)! Bet it would have been the first time that ever happened in any conference.

[Powers]

so how 'bout some predictions for the UF-LSU game?

i got Meyer over Miles, 31-17

[OLS]

You're dead to me, Joey.


:fu :rhahahaha myself.

BUT, let me remind ALL of the FLA faithful, that if you put Tebow in the game,
we ARE going to take him OUT of the game. I do not mean this in a
'gunnin for tebow' mindset, I mean that a concussion is a serious thing, and
sports coaches and trainers have LONG been known for putting players in
games they should not be in, given what we know about the brain today.
And there is no way in hell the Tigers are going to treat him like some kind of
tender baby that needs to some extra deference. He is going to go down on
his a$$ and stay there if we can get to him and hit him, like any QB on any
team.

And on the subject of a win 'the right way', I tend to agree, but there will be
no asterisk by this game in the record books if Florida fields an 'inferior QB'
and LSU wins. Teams play teams, not scenarios or wish lists.

ALL That said, LSU has a tough challenge ahead. NO turnovers, a decent running
attack, and WHOEVER the QB is, we need to hit him, get him rattled and KEEP him
rattled. We need to keep the score low and manageable. Our chances are lower than 50-50.

[OLS]

Imagine if Ole Miss had beat South Carolina. We'd have 2 Top 5 sec matchups in the same weekend (#1 vs #5 and #3 vs #4)! Bet it would have been the first time that ever happened in any conference.Actually, had that happened, Ole Miss would still be No.4 and LSU would likely be out of the top 5.
WE took the Rebels' spot. Can't have it both ways, lol.

[macpappy]

If I were an LSU fan, I would rather see Tebow play. I would want to go undefeated knowing the team beat the best, not that Tebow being out was a big factor. But, that's me. I figure to be the best, you gotta beat the best.

Wow! Rick Flair is here!

[Poe]

Actually, had that happened, Ole Miss would still be No.4 and LSU would likely be out of the top 5.
WE took the Rebels' spot. Can't have it both ways, lol.

Ole Miss would be #4 but LSU would most likely be #5 (maybe #6 at worse). Only team that might have took the 5th spot from them was Boise State and I doubt that. All the other teams in contention are 1 loss teams.

[longknocker]

so how 'bout some predictions for the UF-LSU game?

i got Meyer over Miles, 31-17
Don't Think Tebow will Play, But Fl. Still Wins, 21-14.

[McSmokey]

Very true

[icehog3]

Wow! Rick Flair is here!

Rings true, whether for wrestling or football....don't you agree?

[Powers]

WOOOOO!!!

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/thegeneral320/spurrier.jpg

Ric Flair is a Gator fan by the way :banger

[icehog3]

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has returned to practice on a limited basis, though he still has not been cleared to play in Saturday's game against No. 4 LSU.

Tebow was in full pads Tuesday and wearing a red non-contact jersey, which is normal for a quarterback. He was taking snaps with the first-team offense and throwing passes.

Hopefully cleared to play soon. :)

[DavenportESQ]

WOOOOO!!!

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/thegeneral320/spurrier.jpg

Ric Flair is a Gator fan by the way :banger

Sorry Bro that was at South Carolina

[macpappy]

minor thread jack....
Speaking of SEC football and wrestling, I was sort of surprised to see Kevin Green is now an assistant coach with Green Bay. I was wondering what he did following his short stint in the WCW.

[Uflbassin]

Gators will win whether or not Tebows in. Lsu doesn't have a convincing win yet and they were one penalty away from overtime with Georgia. John Brantley is probably more accurate a passer than Tebow and gets the ball out quicker. This should be a fun game to watch. :tu

[Powers]

Sorry Bro that was at South Carolina

yeah that was at USC but Flair personally is a Gator fan, he's been to several games at the Swamp on the sideline.

Here's the proof:

http://extrapoints.blogs.gatorsports.com/10050/celebrity-gator-fans/

look under "other celebrity Gator fans"

:tu

[boonedoggle]

I am hoping for the best, as we'll be in Baton Rouge. Maybe that will help. We shall see. I am hoping for a nail biter with an LSU victory. Ummm, I need to find a place that serves a nice alligator po-boy! mmmmmm:banger

[icehog3]

ESPN.com reporting that Tebow's status will be a "game time decision".

[boonedoggle]

ESPN.com reporting that Tebow's status will be a "game time decision".

I pray he plays because if he doesn't, and LSU wins, they will say it's because Tebrow didn't play.

[icehog3]

I pray he plays because if he doesn't, and LSU wins, they will say it's because Tebrow didn't play.

If I were an LSU fan, I would want Tebow to play too, Jimmy... "To be the best, you gotta beat the best".

[OLS]

Lsu doesn't have a convincing win yet and they were one penalty away from overtime with Georgia.
This is what I keep hearing everywhere, but I am not sure how this argument
sets up. Penalty or no penalty, you can't discount a LONG runback of the kickoff from Speedy Jones,
Trindon Holliday, and LSU drove the field on the ensuing drive. All the Tigers NEEDED was a field goal
to WIN. We scored a TD instead. You are telling me that 15 yards makes a difference? I don't get it.
YES, the penalty was unfair, but the Tigers are playing the bulldogs in their home stadium. This sounds
like the gripe of a fan who came into Tiger Stadium and got penalized unfairly. (And there was a
'make-up call" given)
What difference does 15 yards make when a kid runs back a kick 40 yards?
What difference does 15 yards make when all of our receivers are blanketed
and our QB rips off 26 yards in a run (setting up a chip shot field goal win?
What difference does 15 yards make when we could have kicked a winning field
goal on 3rd down and ended the game?
Was the penalty for Excessive Celebration a hose-job? Sure. Is it why LSU won?
Not the way I see it. LSU has a great ability that no one can take away from them.
We win games late bacause we want it more. We take
complacent teams who score in the last two minutes and their fans are peeing
on themselves in joyous exuberance and we turn them into crying teenagers felt up
on prom night. I felt sorry for the GA fans they were close-upping in
the final minute on CBS, even as I was laughing my a$$ off. I can hear Vern Lundquist now,
"All he ever wanted since he was a kid was to be the quarterback at UGA, and now he has
won the biggest game of his life in convincing style."

Whoops...hold on there, Verno. :D

I KNOW that I am focusing all my anger, for ALL THE PEOPLE who say and think
that a penalty LOST it for UGA, on YOU, or it seems that way, but I am really
not. I am only setting the record straight. No one and I mean NO ONE is
giving the Tigers a chance on Saturday, and I am here to tell you that they
are ALL wrong. I WILL gladly pay my 5 cigar bet off should we lose, and I will be here to take
the abuse should we lose, but at least I get to say it now, NO WAY LSU loses this game.
Sorry Timmy Tebow.

And my good friend Jackie Sherrill said it best. He said "I had a QB named Matt Cavanaugh,
and everyone wanted to know if he was going to play after a concussion, so I asked his father
what he wanted me to do, and he said play him if you want him, so I decided right there NOT
to play him, but I told the press he would play if he was ready. He didn't play, but I forced the
other team to change their entire game plan. He even warmed up on the field
prior to the game, but he didn't play." THAT is what Urban Meyer is doing to
Les Miles, but the trick is, Les Miles doesn't care, he is playing FLA, not Tebow.

Good luck Gator fans.

[icehog3]

Have a cigar and a drink, Brad. ;) :r

[rizzle]

This is what I keep hearing everywhere, but I am not sure how this argument sets up....

Good luck Gator fans.
Oh, I can set it up for you real quick....It's a young gator fan.

[Powers]

I WILL gladly pay my 5 cigar bet off should we lose

So is this thing still on? I'm still down :su


:tu

[OLS]

Oh I would never welch on this bet, it was a lot of fun striking it up. Even my previous rant for which Tom told me to
chill out is only based on my intense desire to get it on. I am so ready for this game. It will be tough to get through
a day of awesome football to get to 7pm central. The day is really set up for a SEC football fan. What a lineup on tap.
I do not believe that Tebow will play much. I'd be willng to bet he goes in and delivers a real hit on a LSU defensive back
just to show he is not sitting out out of fear. I also can see a scenario where he just plays, medical condition be damned.
Stupid, but not unlikely. I am not worried about the QB. I am only mildly concerned about the defense which is formidable.
Mostly I think it will be simply the best game of the year. :dr
Look for a breakout game by Randle at WR for LSU ;)

[OLS]

Power, I guess we need to determine by Sat afternoon whether this is a
habanos only BET or a NC only bet. Either way is OK with me.

[Powers]

Power, I guess we need to determine by Sat afternoon whether this is a
habanos only BET or a NC only bet. Either way is OK with me.

i'm not quite proficient enough to make it a habanos only bet. i'm good for a couple CCs and the rest NC

[boonedoggle]

If I were an LSU fan, I would want Tebow to play too, Jimmy... "To be the best, you gotta beat the best".

You dam right, Tom! Might as well put it all out on the line. I don't look forward to the Bama game either, but one week at a time.:tu

[OLS]

i'm not quite proficient enough to make it a habanos only bet. i'm good for a couple CCs and the rest NCNah, if you need to split it up, we can keep it all NC. I have some stuff I bought for the troops. Or you can call it.
You have a better chance of winning the bet, so maybe it should be what you want to receive and RISK having to come up
with a certain number of CCs should you be lacking.

[Powers]

Nah, if you need to split it up, we can keep it all NC. I have some stuff I bought for the troops. Or you can call it.
You have a better chance of winning the bet, so maybe it should be what you want to receive and RISK having to come up
with a certain number of CCs should you be lacking.

aight bro, lets do CCs then :su

[Powers]

as big a game as UF at LSU is lets not forget the other big matchup:

Alabama at Ole Miss

any thought or predictions?

i think it might be a close one w/bama edging it out

[Poe]

as big a game as UF at LSU is lets not forget the other big matchup:

Alabama at Ole Miss

any thought or predictions?

i think it might be a close one w/bama edging it out

I think Ole Miss stays in it and maybe leads at halftime but Bama pulls away late. I think Bama is a much better team than Ole Miss but Ole Miss has had this game marked on the calendar all year. Also, Houston Nutt has a history of upsetting top 5 teams, he is alot more dangerous as an underdog.

And sorry Gator fans, but the FL vs LSU game just feels more and more like an upset the closer it gets, but I'm sure thats just what Urban wants it to feel like. I still think FL wins but my confidence in that pick is really starting to get shaky.

[Powers]

i'm off for Naw Lens for the game guys!!!

GO GATORS!!!


:banger

[icehog3]

i'm off for Naw Lens for the game guys!!!

GO GATORS!!!


:banger

Bring home a "W" ! :wo

[ir13]

i'm off for Naw Lens for the game guys!!!

GO GATORS!!!


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[icehog3]

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[OLS]

aight bro, lets do CCs then :su

That's confidence!

[OLS]

"i'm off for Naw Lens for the game guys!!!

GO GATORS!!!"


Er, um, that game is in Baton Rouge, ROFLMAO.
I understand, though. Hell of a cab ride, hehe.

[icehog3]

GO GATORS!!!"




I like your post edited just like this, Brad. ;)

[macpappy]

i'm off for Naw Lens for the game guys!!!

GO GATORS!!!


:banger

Uhhh! The game IS IN BATON ROUGE!

[ir13]

Uhhh! The game IS IN BATON ROUGE!

Those UF students arent very bright :D

[icehog3]

Those UF students arent very bright :D

That should be "aren't", SC Brainiac. :r

[OLS]

To be honest, I think the boy has people in BR that are likely going to pick him up,
but if not that's a hell of a hitch. OR maybe he's got a suite at the Royal Sonesta with a TV in it.
OR there are bars with TVs and I can guarantee that there will be some ticketless LSU fans
watching in the quarter.

[ir13]

That should be "aren't", SC Brainiac. :r

I has kno edumaaakation.

[rizzle]

It's game day boys!!
:su

[McSmokey]

Woot roll tide!!!!!!!!

[macpappy]

What a great day! Here's the lineup according to the tv guide on my satellite:

Georgia vs Tennessee
Alabama vs Ole Miss
and then....
Florida vs LSU

[OLS]

OH, Bessie, the bulldog fans have that look on their faces again, and THIS time, I really
feel for them. I am not TN fan, but I have to admit it is nice t see them not limping towards oblivion
again this week. The band girl they just showed that was past crying, more like her best friend
was just removed from a car with the jaws of life...kind of a sad shock.
CMON DAWGS, lets make the 4th quarter count.

[OLS]

Some interesting facts on this one, mostly DUH stuff, but LSU and FLA have won the
national championship twice this decade and the winner of THIS game each year has
gone on to win it all. YUM.

Not so well known...the last time Tiger stadium saw a battle of top 5 teams?
None other than LSU-Ole Miss on halloween night 1958. And anyone outside
of LSU fans that knows the name Billy Cannon will probably roll their eyes at
that one, the famous galloping ghost punt return for a touchdown. "Billy Cannon's Run"
is all it's called in LA. But it has stood the test of time, showing up every year on TV
stations throughout the state on Halloween, and popping up on quite a few big game
broadcasts in Death valley. Don't be surprised if CBS doesn't show it tonight.

Boys and girls, it ain't never gonna get any bigger than THIS ONE.


btw, If you want to see Billy Cannon's run, here it is:

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=14010016911

[G G]

OH, Bessie, the bulldog fans have that look on their faces again, and THIS time, I really
feel for them. I am not TN fan, but I have to admit it is nice t see them not limping towards oblivion
again this week. The band girl they just showed that was past crying, more like her best friend
was just removed from a car with the jaws of life...kind of a sad shock.
CMON DAWGS, lets make the 4th quarter count.
Gonna be a long year for us I fear.

[Poe]

RTR!!! Heck of a job by our defense.

Time for a Master Blends II victory smoke :ss

[OLS]

That Gary Danielson has some good eyes, and I guess it only happened if they call it. Tebow's roomate grabs the LSU defender's jersey and gets him all out of whack and catches the easy TD pass. Still, that's football, and the karmic wheel DOES turn. And it's nice to see LSU is not the pushover America thinks they are at #4. 10-7, not too bad. BUT, Cooper WILL pay for his ***** move , by Grabthar's hammer, we will be revenged!

If we tackle, we have a chance. Right now we are not tackling.

[macpappy]

Good first half but Florida got lucky on that touchdown. Cooper should have been flagged for offensive pass interference when he pulled the back of the cornerback's jersey. But, if the ref doesn't see it, it didn't happen...

[OLS]

What did Les Miles say to Jefferson at the half, "don't try to RUN?"
I thought running QBs didn't GET deer in the headlights feet.

[macpappy]

What did Les Miles say to Jefferson at the half, "don't try to RUN?"
I thought running QBs didn't GET deer in the headlights feet.

Jefferson could have avoided the first sack in the second half if he would have taken off.
LSU is still in the game, but I don't know how.

[OLS]

Funny, gary Danielsen says "the fans don't like this looking at the sideline
and calling the play" and MAN, neither do I! It is so high school, and I think it demeans and distracts every team that does it. it is the worst thing to
come along in football since Deion Sanders.

[macpappy]

So far the LSU has no offense in this game. Other than a few nice runs by Scott, Florida's defense is just outplaying LSU.

[macpappy]

I hate to say it but LSU is not going to win this game. Jefferson's inexperience is really showing how costly it is in big games.

On the other hand, the LSU defense is showing some good signs of life. That was a nice interception by Eugene.

[OLS]

Florida fans are lucky that their team kicked that second field goal, because
if the margin of victory was that BS cheat touchdown, I would be pretty
embarassed about my win. Now at least they are three points better than LSU.
That is if LSU pulls their head out of their A and scores on this drive. AAAaaannd,
they Don't. Well, I guess Tebow won't throw again in the last 2 mins...darn.
ARGH, stop showing our depressed fans, we look like UGA fans, lol.

Haha, look at Urban and Tebow. "if you didn't have that facemask, I could kiss you easier."
I think he is still hurt...he didin't mention God til the end.

Looks like a fiver for FLPower. Send me your details.

[macpappy]

Congratulations Florida. LSU may have lost but I think they did good on defense to make it a close game until the last two minutes. Hopefully we'll see you again in the SEC Championship game.

[OLS]

Definitely, Macpappy, congrats Florida.
Two things that shocked me, especially with 2/3 of a QB, barely a whisper
of Dickson, I mean don't tight ends usually bail out QBs in trouble?
Secondly, I though for SURE Randle would be catching passes. They could have
taken out 80 after the first half. Talk about the dropsies.
I will take Jefferson's performance tonight over the kid we played last year..yikes.

Good luck FLA.

[Poe]

Haha, look at Urban and Tebow. "if you didn't have that facemask, I could kiss you easier."
.

:r That was a bad time for the camera close up lol

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/tebow.jpg

[Powers]

Uhhh! The game IS IN BATON ROUGE!

i knew the game was in Baton Rogue :r

not much faith in UF education huh ;)

I went to Naw Lens just to enjoy the atmosphere, eat a po boy and muffaletta and get :al on bourbon street. It was a BLAST!

Unexpectedly, my buddy's Bull Gator uncle came across four tickets to the game! So for face value I was able to go to Baton Rogue! There is a God in heaven. Just like I experienced two years ago, LSU fans were great and some invited us to eat some awesome gumbo and :chr

As for the game, Tebow was the story but Brandon Spikes (our All-Star linebacker) brought home the W more than any other player. 11 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks. Defensively we made Jefferson beat us and Offensively we were gonna run and play conservative until we had to do otherwise.

Awesome game and an amazing time in the Big Easy and Baton Rogue

:tu

[OLS]

I think the problem with seeing it live is that you don't have the advantage of Gary Danielsen,
who spotted the jersey tug while he was saying that the LSU DB had played the TD catch poorly,
and as he was saying it, he saw the foul. It has been more than a decade since I was in Tiger
Stadium, but I don't think there is a very big replay screen, so maybe fans didn't catch it either.
I was kind of disappointed that that kind of technique was even used, and more disappointed that
it went unnoticed by the official. It was subtle, but very effective, and just made the LSU DB look
like a bum. LSU's defense was certainly good enough to stop all the other big catch opportunities
by FLA, and good enough to stop all their other drives cold. And everyone knows LSU's DBs are
more than fast enough to keep up with FLA's receivers. Maybe Tebow's roomate thought that was
the only way they were ever going to score a TD. That and a couple of field goals.
Impressive win. FLA's lowest point total in years, probably. I feel like crap about the outcome,
but I have made my comments on fair play twice, so I might as well admit FLA won the game.
:D:mad::ss:td:rolleyes:

Bet winnings sent.


I tell ya, GGainey is alot better of a sport than ME!

[DavenportESQ]

Bama...SC!!! woot

[Poe]

Bama is favored by 17, I feel very confident in winning the game but I'm not sure we can cover due to SC's defense. Not sure if its true but I heard the other day that Saban has never beat Spurrier. If thats true then you know he is going to be very motivated going into this one.

How have SC's special teams looked this year? I think that is the key to beating us/keeping it close as we have gave up way too many big kick/punt returns.

[DavenportESQ]

Ill take 17 points if anyone is feeling like wagering??

[ucubed]

That Florida/LSU game was a battle of defense. Offense on both sides were more than sub par, they were almost unbearable to watch. You can say that tug was a difference maker all day, but know one will EVER know the true outcome. That's one thing that annoys me when people say "Oh they wouldn't have own with out that play". You take that play away, then something else will happen, but we just don't know what will happen exactly. That being said, I still think it will be Alabama and Florida in the SEC championship game.

[macpappy]

That Florida/LSU game was a battle of defense. Offense on both sides were more than sub par, they were almost unbearable to watch. You can say that tug was a difference maker all day, but know one will EVER know the true outcome. That's one thing that annoys me when people say "Oh they wouldn't have own with out that play". You take that play away, then something else will happen, but we just don't know what will happen exactly. That being said, I still think it will be Alabama and Florida in the SEC championship game.

I don't think I said that Florida wouldn't have won without that play. I think it was just a bad call on the part of the officials. That being said, bad calls or non-calls happen in every game.

I can't see anyone in the SEC East except Florida being in the championship game. I think the East is still wide open. Don't annoint Alabama the SEC West champs yet...

[ucubed]

I don't think I said that Florida wouldn't have won without that play. I think it was just a bad call on the part of the officials. That being said, bad calls or non-calls happen in every game.

I can't see anyone in the SEC East except Florida being in the championship game. I think the East is still wide open. Don't annoint Alabama the SEC West champs yet...

I was trying to direct what I said to any ONE person, merely a statement of dislike to those who are all about arguing that changing one play can change the outcome of the entire game. Case in point, Twins vs. Yankees, game two where the ump called a hit to left line foul instead of fair. Maybe a new pitcher will be introduced, maybe a different set of calls. You know what I mean?

[macpappy]

I was trying to direct what I said to any ONE person, merely a statement of dislike to those who are all about arguing that changing one play can change the outcome of the entire game. Case in point, Twins vs. Yankees, game two where the ump called a hit to left line foul instead of fair. Maybe a new pitcher will be introduced, maybe a different set of calls. You know what I mean?

You are correct. Seldom is it one play that makes the difference. Just don't tell that to any Seahawks fans that were robbed in the Superbowl a couple of years ago. The replay showed it wasn't a touchdown, but the officials let it stand.

Despite that call, I believe LSU would have lost anyway because they couldn't get the offense moving.

[longknocker]

Ill take 17 points if anyone is feeling like wagering??

Thought You Were Playing BAMA Straight Up With 0 Points!:r

[DavenportESQ]

Thought You Were Playing BAMA Straight Up With 0 Points!:r

I will...But if you're gonna give me points I'll take em

[Powers]

some pics of my unexpected trip to the UF/LSU game:

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/thegeneral320/8123_10100241153812641_2063971_6143.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/thegeneral320/8123_10100240397832631_2063971_6140.jpg


:ss

[longknocker]

Great Game & Pics, Michael! Hopefully, BAMA Will Get A Rematch With Your Gators!:tu

[OLS]

I will own up to it...I think that FLA does not win without that cheat.
I think you are correct, one play being reversed cannot possibly infer that everything else carries on the same,
in fact, it's more likely that everything changes. But I do say that if FLA does not get that pass on third down,
they punt and the fact that LSU holds for a third drive makes LSU get riled up and fired up and they score two
TDs. Lol. What can I say, I am a homer for the Tigers.

But I think that was LSU's only ticket to the SEC Champ. in Atlanta. Florida is tough, but highly beatable.
Alabama is much more complete. If we have 25% better QB action, we rip FLA a new one and expose them
for what they are, a GREAT defense and a good offense. Alabama is almost perfect on both sides of the ball.
That said, I am still going to homer up on the Tigers and say that we beat Alabama. Look how far it got me
with Fla!

[icehog3]

Great scenario. Brad. I imagine that Florida gets angered by the penalty call, gets so fired up they end up beating them 72-3. But it's all conjecture now. :)

That tug got highlighted...but that stuff is going on all game, every game....just stands out when it happens on a play that ends up with the football in the end zone.

[longknocker]

I will own up to it...I think that FLA does not win without that cheat.
I think you are correct, one play being reversed cannot possibly infer that everything else carries on the same,
in fact, it's more likely that everything changes. But I do say that if FLA does not get that pass on third down,
they punt and the fact that LSU holds for a third drive makes LSU get riled up and fired up and they score two
TDs. Lol. What can I say, I am a homer for the Tigers.

But I think that was LSU's only ticket to the SEC Champ. in Atlanta. Florida is tough, but highly beatable.
Alabama is much more complete. If we have 25% better QB action, we rip FLA a new one and expose them
for what they are, a GREAT defense and a good offense. Alabama is almost perfect on both sides of the ball.
That said, I am still going to homer up on the Tigers and say that we beat Alabama. Look how far it got me
with Fla!
Hope You're Wrong, But You Have To Stand Up For Your Team! Should Be A Barn Burner! Roll Tide!:tu

[DavenportESQ]

Hope You're Wrong, But You Have To Stand Up For Your Team! Should Be A Barn Burner! Roll Tide!:tu

Thats why I'm taking the Cocks with no points against you my friend!:banger

[longknocker]

Thats why I'm taking the Cocks with no points against you my friend!:banger

:tu I Have A Feeling SS Has A Few Trick Plays Up His Sleeve! Can't Wait For The Battle!:tu:)

[TheManWithNoName]

I will own up to it...I think that FLA does not win without that cheat.

That said, I am still going to homer up on the Tigers and say that we beat Alabama. Look how far it got me with Fla!

Well it's easy to speculate about plays, but like icehog said that stuff happens every game. We won that game on defense and played with obvious limited offense so if y'all are going to pull it off against Bama you'd best put something special together.

Same thing for S. Carolina, I'm sure Spurrier's working hard after Kentucky's game last week. They'll need a lot, esp. playing at Alabama.

[OLS]

Well it's easy to speculate about plays, but like icehog said that stuff happens every game. Yes, that stuff may happen every game, and there is no DOUBT that Florida WON THE GAME.

Lowest points scored in the Urban Meyer era. Gives me DEEP satisfaction.
NO touchdowns scored except for a cheat play. Makes me feel MUCH better.
Gators noted twice on National TV for cheating, hehe, that is just perfect.


Best play of the game for me, personally. When the nose tackle busted the Florida center's chops and set him
on his A$$ for moving his head repeatedly. Call that LSU Def. Coord. a chump for being an ex-Tennessee reject, but
I like his advice on that particular situation. I laughed for 45 seconds on that one.

There is no reconciling this really. Everybody hates Florida but Florida fans.
It's because of the smell of their wins, and the sting of the losses they hang on people. You can't get over it.
But I am proud of my Tigers for showing the way for Arkansas to whip their ever-lovin A$$ this weekend.
You won't be treating Ryan Mallett the way you treated Jordan Jefferson, I can promise you that. I am not
sure how much defense the Hogs are going to bring, but they can go TD for TD with Florida.
All the rest of us can hope for is that the Gators go down.

I do not feel animosity towards any FLA fans, though. You have a winning team to cheer for, and it's not like
you don't feel for your Gators the same way I feel for my Tigers. It's just that most people feel sorry for you
for the choice you have, lol.

:ss:mad::banger:r:D

[Clampdown]

Let's just say the president of UK, Mr. Todd and I have had several emails back and forth in the past few weeks. We are on a collision course with being once again the doormat of college football. I thought I would never say this, but when does basketball season start?

[OLS]

Great scenario. Brad. I imagine that Florida gets angered by the penalty call, gets so fired up they end up beating them 72-3. But it's all conjecture now. :)

That tug got highlighted...but that stuff is going on all game, every game....just stands out when it happens on a play that ends up with the football in the end zone.
Yes but that's what pass interference is all about. When unfair play affects a pass near the person
who is being fouled, IT AFFECTS the OUTCOME of that play. Don't get me wrong, I turned the TV off
and went to bed Saturday night without muttering at all. It was a football game, and it doesn't affect
my job, my love life, my money.
It was just a game. It was not called, and maybe it was not even SEEN.

I make the point the way I did because like it or not, it affected the game.
If he tugged on the DB all night but no passes were thrown in that direction,
no big deal. You can still CALL Pass Interference away from the ball, but
you rarely see that. If FLA racks up 5 touchdowns in the air and that was
only one of them, if it isn't called, what does it really matter.

The game is what the game was. But your logic is skewed. And I consider you fairly
neutral given your yankie-ness. I just reserve the right to bi+ch cause it was the
only TD pass in the game. IT STANDS OUT. But that is the last time I will talk about it.

[OLS]

Let's just say the president of UK, Mr. Todd and I have had several emails back and forth in the past few weeks. We are on a collision course with being once again the doormat of college football. I thought I would never say this, but when does basketball season start?Hahah, don't even get me STARTED on John Calipari, :r:r
I am not a Memphis homer, but as a resident, I feel dirty and still can't get rid of the spunky taste.

[OLS]

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/thegeneral320/8123_10100241153812641_2063971_6143.jpg
This is what I love about this page....
I am not sure what the rules on other campuses are, but one thing you can count on
in Louisiana is the right to walk around with a case of beer under your arm, provided
you do not mind drinking ever-warmer beer. And if you want to be treated properly at
tailgate time in Baton Rouge, a Tiger fan should be able to look past your attire to what
is really important, mainly that you are there to party. "Have some Jambalaya, bra
it's got Gator in it."

You try to serve TIGER at some other venue, the federal government would shut you down.

[TheManWithNoName]

Everybody hates Florida but Florida fans.

Nobody's going to love a team that beats their home team, but I get the feeling that a lot of people still respect Tebow at the very least. He's really a tough player to dislike. I mean, how many other players freaking preach at prisons in their spare time? And he really did deserve that sophomore-year Heisman. At least, that's the vibe I get from a number of other teams' fans.

:ss

[icehog3]

The game is what the game was. But your logic is skewed. And I consider you fairly
neutral given your yankie-ness. .

My logic is skewed, and my team is undefeated. I can live that that. :)

[OLS]

Nobody's going to love a team that beats their home team, but I get the feeling that a lot of people still respect Tebow at the very least. He's really a tough player to dislike. I mean, how many other players freaking preach at prisons in their spare time? And he really did deserve that sophomore-year Heisman. At least, that's the vibe I get from a number of other teams' fans.

:ssI think you are correct on all accounts. And you take my crap better than most people.
That said, I think most athiests and agnostics think of Tebow as a bottom-feeding piece of crap.
Well, they admire his toughness. And Florida is probably the most popular team in NCAA football
outside of the state of Florida. NBC thought it was Notre Dame, lol. This is lodged in my head, though
and I will never get over it as long as I live. Just an angry old man. There are no kids on my lawn, so
who have I really got to yell at? If FLA had blown us out, NO PROBLEM, NO carryover whatsoever....
$hi+....I said I'd say no more about this, and you sucked me back in...NOW no more about it.;)

[OLS]

Any HOGS fans care to talk about Ark-Fla? I am now a Razorback fan.

[Powers]

I said I'd say no more about this, and you sucked me back in...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPw-3e_pzqU

:r

[icehog3]

Any HOGS fans care to talk about Ark-Fla? I am now a Razorback fan.

Not Hog fans, but icehogs. ;)

Go Gators. :tu

[Powers]

This week's notable games:

South Carolina at Bama

Arkansas at Florida

Kentucky at Auburn

:su

[Smokin Gator]

This week's notable games:

South Carolina at Bama

Arkansas at Florida

Kentucky at Auburn

:su

Come on Ol' Ball Coach!!!! Oh, and of course, go you hairy water lizards!!!:tu

[Poe]

Come on Ol' Ball Coach!!!!

You don't want 1 vs 2 undefeated in the SEC championship game? Thats half the reason I was pulling for Florida over LSU last week.

[Smokin Gator]

You don't want 1 vs 2 undefeated in the SEC championship game? Thats half the reason I was pulling for Florida over LSU last week.

Yep... I do... but I can only pull against SOS one game a year.

[Powers]

1 vs 2 undefeated in the SEC championship game


:tpd:

[longknocker]

:tpd:

I Concur!:tu

[macpappy]

You don't want 1 vs 2 undefeated in the SEC championship game? Thats half the reason I was pulling for Florida over LSU last week.


That would make the BCS Championship a bigger farce wouldn't it.

[icehog3]

That would make the BCS Championship a bigger farce wouldn't it.

Yup...if that happens, the SEC Championship game would be the National Championship game in my eyes.

[macpappy]

Yup...if that happens, the SEC Championship game would be the National Championship game in my eyes.

It has picked the National Champions for the past three years already.

[longknocker]

Yup...if that happens, the SEC Championship game would be the National Championship game in my eyes.

Or At Least It "Should" Be, Admiral!:tu

[rizzle]

Let's just say the president of UK, Mr. Todd and I have had several emails back and forth in the past few weeks. We are on a collision course with being once again the doormat of college football. I thought I would never say this, but when does basketball season start?

You want Joker to take it?

[Powers]

NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND! :tu

Florida has to get past Arkansas this week first.

The razorbacks have the best QB we are gonna see all here in Mallet, perhaps McElroy in the SEC champ game. Joe Haden is a shut down CB so that will take one option nearly outta the picture. The key i think is consistent pressure on Mallet.

I think Arkansas will score about 20, UF's magic number is 30. We score thirty the game is ours

:bx

[OLS]

I give the hogs one thing,, they are playing one facet of the game better than LSU did against FLA.
When they are within three feet of Tebow, they are FINISHING THE TACKLE. If LSUs defense had
played more fundamental D than Look at Me D, they win no problem. NICE sack work Hogs.
Gators are giving Mallet very little to throw at.

[G G]

The Gators appear to be in trouble, maybe.:tu

[G G]

uh oh.

[OLS]

I think Gary Danielsen is about as fair and balanced of a commentator as there is in broadcasting college football,
and I am as confused as he is. What kind of officiating is going on here? Of course, they don't see in slo motion,
and I thought the pass interference call was good at first, too. But in slo mo I could see the defender had turned
around. And there is a good chance 96 got called for what he SAID as much as what he did, but the refs are seriously
trying to give this one away.

Oh my, 4 kick return defenders celebrate and no call? eeh. who cares Hogs have to TAKE this game.

[G G]

Once again it seems like the SEC officials are intent on deciding the winner.

[OLS]

First down my a$$. Did the official who made the spot even see the tackle?

I know he missed an obvious false start in the drive earlier, and that's his only
pre-snap responsibility. What was he looking at, tebow's a$$

Like GD said though, a win is a win and no one remembers how you won.
Arkansas failed to TAKE it. Damn shame, too cause I wanted to know how
far FLA was going to fall in the pollm beaten by an inranked team. I was damn curious.

[DavenportESQ]

First down my a$$. Did the official who made the spot even see the tackle?

I know he missed an obvious false start in the drive earlier, and that's his only
pre-snap responsibility. What was he looking at, tebow's a$$

Like GD said though, a win is a win and no one remembers how you won.
Arkansas failed to TAKE it. Damn shame, too cause I wanted to know how
far FLA was going to fall in the pollm beaten by an inranked team. I was damn curious.

Couldn't be too far..USC barely dropped with a loss to Washington earlier this year...

Gamecock nation vs. Bama

Lets go Cocks!

[icehog3]

Florida was fortunate to get the win. Kudos to Arkansas' defsnsive line, they were a force.

[Powers]

the refs are seriously
trying to give this one away.

i think our 4 lost fumbles was the closest thing to trying to give the game away in that game. 3 fumbles in the first half and arkansas could only score 10? that was a testiment to our defense and shows why arkansas is unranked.

UF played like crap but championship teams find a way to win. closest game UF will play until the SEC championship game i think

[DavenportESQ]

Lets go Gamecocks!

[Smokin Gator]

My Gators almost pulled a Gator!!!

[Clampdown]

http://images.athlonsports.com/d/16391-1/RandallCobb.jpg

[Poe]

Once again it seems like the SEC officials are intent on deciding the winner.

There were alot of horrible an inexcusable calls today, especially in the 4th quarter of the Arkansas vs Florida game. With that said the hawgs still had a chance to win and props to Florida for pulling it out late. Arkansas may be the best 3-3 team in the country.

Props to South Carolina for playing a very solid defensive game, they made a good quarterback look bad. I hope Moe Brown is ok (and based on what I've heard he is), never good to see a player get knocked out like that. WOW at Mark Ingram, he had 269 total yards and played better than the stat line shows (as hard as that is to believe). It was amazing to watch him put the game on his back that last scoring drive. Marquis Johnson also played lights out, SC kept trying to pick on him and he'd bat the ball down every time, would have had an INT in the endzone if not for a flagrant offensive pass interference call that wasn't called. Bama's D played lights out as a whole, if it wasn't for playing soft on that last drive they would have held SC to less yards than Ingram had (as it was SC outgained Ingram by 9 yards).

[OLS]

Couldn't be too far..USC barely dropped with a loss to Washington earlier this year...

Gamecock nation vs. Bama

Lets go Cocks!
Yeah, but that's USC. They are not allowed to fall far.

Haha, I was readng all the typos in my post I was sober as a judge.

[OLS]

UF played like crap but championship teams find a way to win. closest game UF will play until the SEC championship game i think
Yeah, I have to say that consistency is the secret, they have not let down, under intense pressure besides.
Of course maybe they don't FEEL pressured cause they think they are the best team in football. I don't mean
that in a wah-wah way, they might be right. I thought spirit and guts and luck would get the Tigers by em,
and there was no way. Then I said Mallet was too good and the Hogs would get the Gators by stopping the run,
or rather by learning from LSUs mistakes. Dang if I wasn't right. But that D was too tough again. I still don't like
em, but they are tough, and now I am thinking that Bama ain't even got enough for em. I KNOW I am wrong;
The Tide are balanced AND consistent, which tells me they will win, but look what I said about Arkansas and
the Tigers before them. Normally you call that a mouthy guy who doesn't know football. Nope. I hate the
gators and cannot admit they are as good as they are. But now, I just hate the gators. Bastids is good.

Damn nap, I missed the first third of the game, that's when all the "Good" stuff happened. Did get to see that crazy TD.

[icehog3]

No doubt there were two poor calls on the Florida touchdown drive, and that helped them. They needed it too, because they certainly didn't help themselves with all the fumbles. Again, I must say how impressed I was with Arkansas' defensive line, they were amazing, especially in the first half.

[Poe]

Florida #1 in the new Coaches poll, Bama #1 in the AP. Not only could the SEC champ game be 2 undefeateds, it could be #1 vs #1 lol (still alot of the season left to play, not getting ahead of myself just saying that would be interesting).

[longknocker]

Florida #1 in the new Coaches poll, Bama #1 in the AP. Not only could the SEC champ game be 2 undefeateds, it could be #1 vs #1 lol (still alot of the season left to play, not getting ahead of myself just saying that would be interesting).

Hopefully BAMA Can Have Another Rematch With The Admiral's Gators The End Of The Year!:banger

[longknocker]

Florida #1 in the new Coaches poll, Bama #1 in the AP. Not only could the SEC champ game be 2 undefeateds, it could be #1 vs #1 lol (still alot of the season left to play, not getting ahead of myself just saying that would be interesting).

Florida #1 In BCS, Also.

[Powers]

it could be #1 vs #1 lol

that would be an awesome testiment to the supremacy of the SEC.

although i'm sure all Bama fans would agree. i'm not interested in bronze trophies or paper trophies, i want SEC trophies and crystal ball trophies!!

:tu

[OLS]

Florida #1 in the new Coaches poll, Bama #1 in the AP. Not only could the SEC champ game be 2 undefeateds, it could be #1 vs #1 lol (still alot of the season left to play, not getting ahead of myself just saying that would be interesting).eehh. Not so much. There is alot of season to go yet, as you rightly pointed out.
Personally, and this is no shock, I think Alabama should be number one in both polls.
But I am disgruntled.
Some reasonable reasoning suggests that they are virtually unchanged from their championship roster,
They have not lost a game, so they should not lose their ranking. But based on who they have played
and how they have performed, I give the edge to Alabama. But the coaches poll is voted on by not only
people who don't want TX to come too far up should some whisper of blight be cast on a SEC team,
but by people who generally do not see as much football as the AP pollsters do. They vote what they
hear and what they catch on sportscenter. They are busy playing games and during the week, planning
for games. I believe the AP alot more. Alabama is No.1.
Still not sure of who is the best team, but I do not like the way FLA plays. Something stinks about both
how things happen in games and how things are perceived by the officials, or so it seems to the non-FLA viewer.

[OLS]

Hey, LSU didn't LOSE this week, yahoo!

[DavenportESQ]

Florida is hands down the number one team in the league...They have played the whole season at number 1 and will continue until and if they ever loose. I dont know how or why people think Bama should be number one? Who have they played?

They have played V Tech..A Decent opponent in Ole Miss, and Decent South Carolina?

Florida played The Same Decent opponents and went to LSU and Beat the tigers at Home

If Florida is healthy and they both Match Up in the SEC Title Game you will see why Florida is superior. Bama can put no points up on the board..There offense only put up 13 against South Carolina...South Carolina has a terrible offense, and they were within 1 TD the whole game? Think about how much UF's offense is better, how many different ways they can score..

Yes Bama will put the game on Ingrams shoulders and give him 30 carries against UF, but that still won't be enough. They have no explosive players(Julio Jones can't get the ball) and are too one dimensional

[Poe]

Florida is hands down the number one team in the league...They have played the whole season at number 1 and will continue until and if they ever loose. I dont know how or why people think Bama should be number one? Who have they played?

They have played V Tech..A Decent opponent in Ole Miss, and Decent South Carolina?

Florida played The Same Decent opponents and went to LSU and Beat the tigers at Home

If Florida is healthy and they both Match Up in the SEC Title Game you will see why Florida is superior. Bama can put no points up on the board..There offense only put up 13 against South Carolina...South Carolina has a terrible offense, and they were within 1 TD the whole game? Think about how much UF's offense is better, how many different ways they can score..

Yes Bama will put the game on Ingrams shoulders and give him 30 carries against UF, but that still won't be enough. They have no explosive players(Julio Jones can't get the ball) and are too one dimensional

FL this year vs BCS opponents:

23-13 over Tennessee
41-7 over Kentucky
13-3 over LSU
23-20 over Arkansas

Bama vs BCs opponents:

34-24 over Va Tech
35-7 over Arkansas
38-20 over Kentucky
22-3 over Ole Miss
20-6 over South Carolina


Neither team is clearly number 1, most people seem to say that bama has played better this year but Florida started number 1 and shouldn't fall till they lose. Arguments can be made either way. Bama has played a bit better schedule to this point than Florida imo and will have the better schedule by the end due to the east being way down this year and VaTech being a better OOC opponent than Florida State.

Have you watched a Florida game this year? They are doing what it takes to win but they don't look like the same dominating team they have been when playing SEC opponents (see LSU, TN and ARK games). Last week you were saying SC would win and had bama's number and now bama is not impressive because they only beat SC by 2 touchdowns? SC has a great defense and is a Top 25 team. FL barely beat an unranked (but good) Arkansas team that Bama absolutely destroyed. I have no problem with people voting FL #1 but to suggest that they have clearly been more impressive than Bama this year is laughable imo.

[longknocker]

David: I Still Don't Think Fl. Is as good This Year as Last Year. They don't have Percy Harvin anymore, and I Think BAMA's Receivers are better than Florida's. Tebow is Obviously The Best Quarterback in College FB, today, and He Makes Florida's Team. We Beat Arkansas by a much larger margin than Florida did. I Think BAMA's Defense is Just as good as Florida's, and, "If" BAMA gets to Play Fl. in the SEC Championship, I Think They will keep it Close. :2 :)

[icehog3]

That's why they play the games, Boys. ;)

[Scothew]

Its a good day to be an AU fan. It means Saturday is over :bh

Its gonna be a long rest of the season I predict /sigh

[rizzle]

Florida is hands down the number one team in the league...They have played the whole season at number 1 and will continue until and if they ever loose. I dont know how or why people think Bama should be number one? Who have they played?

They have played V Tech..A Decent opponent in Ole Miss, and Decent South Carolina?

Florida played The Same Decent opponents and went to LSU and Beat the tigers at Home

If Florida is healthy and they both Match Up in the SEC Title Game you will see why Florida is superior. Bama can put no points up on the board..There offense only put up 13 against South Carolina...South Carolina has a terrible offense, and they were within 1 TD the whole game? Think about how much UF's offense is better, how many different ways they can score..

Yes Bama will put the game on Ingrams shoulders and give him 30 carries against UF, but that still won't be enough. They have no explosive players(Julio Jones can't get the ball) and are too one dimensional

Sour grapes much?
:r

[macpappy]

Just remember, the sports media had the New York Giants as the top team in the NFL - until they ran into that buzzsaw in New Orleans.

Florida may be the anointed #1 team in the land but it's just the opinion of sportswriters and coaches until they play the SEC Championship game where they probably will meet Alabama (Unless LSU can pull off the upset of the century).

[DavenportESQ]

FL this year vs BCS opponents:

23-13 over Tennessee
41-7 over Kentucky
13-3 over LSU
23-20 over Arkansas

Bama vs BCs opponents:

34-24 over Va Tech
35-7 over Arkansas
38-20 over Kentucky
22-3 over Ole Miss
20-6 over South Carolina


Neither team is clearly number 1, most people seem to say that bama has played better this year but Florida started number 1 and shouldn't fall till they lose. Arguments can be made either way. Bama has played a bit better schedule to this point than Florida imo and will have the better schedule by the end due to the east being way down this year and VaTech being a better OOC opponent than Florida State.

Have you watched a Florida game this year? They are doing what it takes to win but they don't look like the same dominating team they have been when playing SEC opponents (see LSU, TN and ARK games). Last week you were saying SC would win and had bama's number and now bama is not impressive because they only beat SC by 2 touchdowns? SC has a great defense and is a Top 25 team. FL barely beat an unranked (but good) Arkansas team that Bama absolutely destroyed. I have no problem with people voting FL #1 but to suggest that they have clearly been more impressive than Bama this year is laughable imo.

This logic is rediculous. Just because they barely got by Arkansas they aren't playing good. For one the Arkansas team that showed up against FlA was much different than the one that showed up against Bama

You forget when you're number 1 you have a target on your back everyone plays you there best all year.

You simply cannot compare an SEC team one week to another saying "oh we destroyed them, they should" because every fan in the SEC knows there are no gimme games

Bama Looked real impressive against Va. Tech.. Weren't they loosing the whole game?

I don't think that Bama looked impressive against South Carolina at all. They won, and thats great and I'm not sour about it, people forget they are the 2nd ranked team they should win...And they didn't dominate South Carolina They were leading by 7 points a majority of the game. There offense only scored 13 points...

[Poe]

This logic is rediculous. Just because they barely got by Arkansas they aren't playing good. For one the Arkansas team that showed up against FlA was much different than the one that showed up against Bama

You forget when you're number 1 you have a target on your back everyone plays you there best all year.

You simply cannot compare an SEC team one week to another saying "oh we destroyed them, they should" because every fan in the SEC knows there are no gimme games

Bama Looked real impressive against Va. Tech.. Weren't they loosing the whole game?

I don't think that Bama looked impressive against South Carolina at all. They won, and thats great and I'm not sour about it, people forget they are the 2nd ranked team they should win...And they didn't dominate South Carolina They were leading by 7 points a majority of the game. There offense only scored 13 points...


My logic is ridiculous?

So I can't say anything negative against Florida struggling to beat Arkansas but you can say Bama didn't look impressive against South Carolina when they led the whole game and won by 14. I'll agree it wasn't bama's most impressive game, but you can't say that about bama and not apply the same standard to Florida.

You can't say its ok FL struggled with Arkansas because there are no "gimmie games" in the SEC and then dog Bama for not "dominating" SC.

You don't think Bama has a big a target on our back? You started talking smack about the bama game a few weeks the game every happened.

You can hate bama (clearly you do) but 90% of the sports writers in the country disagree with you. So we can agree to disagree. I'm past South Carolina and looking forward to Tennessee!

[DavenportESQ]

All I am saying is everyone is saying We should be #1 because UF didn't look impressive, well I dont think Bama did either. but thats just my opinion

You guys are saying that UF only beat Ark. by this many look we beat them by this much, therefore we are better

I guess what it comes down to is that UF beat Bama last year in the Championship game. Thats why they should be number 1

[macpappy]

I think Florida struggled against LSU also. They only won by 10 and it should have been closer (Fla should thank the blind refs).

[Poe]

All I am saying is everyone is saying We should be #1 because UF didn't look impressive, well I dont think Bama did either. but thats just my opinion

You guys are saying that UF only beat Ark. by this many look we beat them by this much, therefore we are better

I guess what it comes down to is that UF beat Bama last year in the Championship game. Thats why they should be number 1

I said there isn't a clear cut number 1. Most people (in the media) say that bama has been more impressive is what i said (I agree with them but that doesn't matter). If people want to put bama #1 because as a whole we have been more impressive, i'm fine with that. If people want to put FL number 1 because they started there and have done nothing to lose that ranking then i'm fine with that. I will all work out in December (or before as anything can happen in the sec).

[Poe]

I think Florida struggled against LSU also. They only won by 10 and it should have been closer (Fla should thank the blind refs).

I've heard that the officiating crew for the Florida Arkansas game was the same crew as the LSU Georgia game (with the horrible calls at the end of the game). Anyone know if it was that same crew for Florida LSU?

[icehog3]

Florida should be #1 until someone beats them. That hasn't happened for 20 games. :2

[macpappy]

Florida should be #1 until someone beats them. That hasn't happened for 20 games. :2

I hate to have to agree with you.

[ucubed]

Alabama's next 2 games I think will say it all, who should be number one or number two. Alabama is VERY good, Florida is VERY good. Like Icehog has said, until someone beats Florida, I think they should continue to be number one based upon the outcome of last year. Just remember last year Utah at the end of Alabama's season won by what 20 points where as Florida won the BCS title game =D. Regardless we all can agree the winner of the SEC Champonship game will be the top dog.

Side note...what's with all this crap about Boise State, Iowa and all these non BCS conference teams and their talk? Just because no one wants to travel to play their doesn't mean you can't schedule a game at say Alabama. Take a look at Hawaii, 2007 undefeated, plays Georgia gets crushed. Florida's first game last season and they get crushed again. Maybe those teams and step up like Hawaii and play a true SEC game =D

[OLS]

This is all the polls are really good for. you get all these folks talking about who the best is, but OUTSIDE the
ivy-covered walls, it's the rest of the fans who see, indeed, FLA struggled against two straight opponents.
Bama hasn't really struggled. They had a bad game this past weekend, FLA has had two. Both won, both struggled.
Coaches who have a vote vote whatever way they lean, Press people see all the games and talk about them all week
on the phone, write about it and read about it. FLA is No. 1 til they lose, whether they are best or not.
Bama needs to come together like the Saints and play as a team and maybe then they can win the championship.
FLA needs to play a game like they have for two weeks running and not get any help to win. Then all will be right.

[Poe]

This is all the polls are really good for. you get all these folks talking about who the best is,.
Agreed, this is why I love college football so much.

[OLS]

Just because no one wants to travel to play their doesn't mean you can't schedule a game at say Alabama. Take a look at Hawaii, 2007 undefeated, plays Georgia gets crushed. Florida's first game last season and they get crushed again. Maybe those teams and step up like Hawaii and play a true SEC game =D

This was what Jeff Bower did at Southern Mississippi, and really, it was ongoing well before that.
The Golden Eagles used to play one or two top teams every year, and they would take some lickins'
and they would scare some top teams and they would beat a fair amount, too. SEC teams almost every year,
big east...Florida State was a top
team when I was in Hattiesburg and they whipped em at home in the 'burg. Bobby Bowden had to have
been pissed. Stat hounds can look up old football scheds and see what transpired over the years.
But football across the country is like a bunch of Petri dishes and stuff grows over here and some stuff
grows over there. It's only
(lately) when you come into the SEC that you get to see what tough and fast looks like. Hell, I still
hold LSU as an outside chance to make it all the way.

[rizzle]

All I am saying is everyone is saying We should be #1 because UF didn't look impressive, well I dont think Bama did either. but thats just my opinion

You guys are saying that UF only beat Ark. by this many look we beat them by this much, therefore we are better

I guess what it comes down to is that UF beat Bama last year in the Championship game. Thats why they should be number 1
Actually, I don't think I've seen anyone say we should be #1. And what should last year have to do with the price of eggs in China anyway? Isn't this this year?

Most Alabama fans are pretty reasonable fans...we know the deal. I do think we're a better team than Florida at this point and many, many people--even those outside of the Alabama family--obviously agree. Many obviously don't. Rankings don't mean jack until the final one anyway.

Hopefully both teams remain undefeated and we get to square off again in Atlanta. If we do, I like our chances. A lot.

[rizzle]

I've heard that the officiating crew for the Florida Arkansas game was the same crew as the LSU Georgia game (with the horrible calls at the end of the game). Anyone know if it was that same crew for Florida LSU?

Same crew.

[icehog3]

Hopefully both teams remain undefeated and we get to square off again in Atlanta. If we do, I like our chances. A lot.

Hoping for an Atlanta showdown as well. I like our chances. A lot. ;)

[rizzle]

As you should.
:D

[icehog3]

As you should.
:D

This is gonna be good if they can both make it through the rest of their schedules. :wo

[longknocker]

This is gonna be good if they can both make it through the rest of their schedules. :wo

Another "Face Off", Admiral!:tu

[icehog3]

Another "Face Off", Admiral!:tu

Ooh, ooh....Can I be John Travolta?....or at least Fred Travalena! :D

[longknocker]

Ooh, ooh....Can I be John Travolta?....or at least Fred Travalena! :D

:r:tu

[ucubed]

what do you all think of http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4580985 .... and go!

[longknocker]

what do you all think of http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4580985 .... and go!

"Crazy"! Leave It To SS To Find Something.:mad:

[OLS]

They have played V Tech..A Decent opponent in Ole Miss, and Decent South Carolina?

Florida played The Same Decent opponents and went to LSU and Beat the tigers at Home
Shades of grey, baby, shades of grey. Florida's Non-Con schedule is no peach. :r:D:)
And they won the game in Baton Rouge, they didn't BEAT anybody. They survived LSU. :D

But I would agree that the only settlin' it is gonna be in Atlanta, and then one is still gonna feel ripped
off after that. I like Alabama, but more cause they are my backup team and I hate Florida. They are
under-skilled in almost every area compared to florida, but I like what Saban does with talent more.
Look at what he had at QB over a few years at LSU, no one who went on to be thought of as great.
He won two champs with three different, variously under-skilled QBs.

[icehog3]

Shades of grey, baby, shades of grey. Florida's Non-Con schedule is no peach. :r:D:)
And they won the game in Baton Rouge, they didn't BEAT anybody. They survived LSU. :D

.

And I could say Alabama didn't BEAT anybody, they survived Virginia Tech. It's all "blah blah blah" until the potential showdown in Atlanta. :2

[longknocker]

And I could say Alabama didn't BEAT anybody, they survived Virginia Tech. It's all "blah blah blah" until the potential showdown in Atlanta. :2

We Shall "See", My Friend!:) Although Tebow Seems To Always Come Up "Big" In Big Games. I Can't Wait!:banger

[Powers]

We Shall "See", My Friend!:) Although Tebow Seems To Always Come Up "Big" In Big Games. I Can't Wait!:banger

i'll be much more at ease when we beat USC, UGA and FSU ;)

then we'll see u in atlanta!

[OLS]

And I could say Alabama didn't BEAT anybody, they survived Virginia Tech. It's all "blah blah blah" until the potential showdown in Atlanta. :2You got me on that one, didn't SEE the game. Too busy with ample opportunites to see LSU.
That has slacked off while CBS catches back up with MS state and Vandy games, lol.

PERSONALLY, I think that bama and Florida are both going to self-destruct, allowing the Bengals from
down da bayou to walk into the sweet spot. :)

[icehog3]

You got me on that one, didn't SEE the game. Too busy with ample opportunites to see LSU.
That has slacked off while CBS catches back up with MS state and Vandy games, lol.

PERSONALLY, I think that bama and Florida are both going to self-destruct, allowing the Bengals from
down da bayou to walk into the sweet spot. :)

It is not impossible that UF or Bama could lose one, and let LSU sneak back into the picture....but right now, UF and Bama are in the drivers' seats, and control their own destiny. :)

[Poe]

It is not impossible that UF or Bama could lose one, and let LSU sneak back into the picture....but right now, UF and Bama are in the drivers' seats, and control their own destiny. :)

Very true. Right now LSU is the only 1 loss team in the country that controls their own destiny. If they beat Bama and Florida (in the SEC champ game). They would clearly be in the BCS title game.

Lots of people are talking about if bama and fl could possibly see a rematch with each other in the BCS title game (no way that happens imo). A much more interesting scenario is if LSU and Florida both win out. LSU and FL would both have 1 loss, to each other. BCS title game rematch would be the perfect tie breaker. Would never happen, but its interesting.

[icehog3]

Very true. Right now LSU is the only 1 loss team in the country that controls their own destiny. If they beat Bama and Florida (in the SEC champ game). They would clearly be in the BCS title game.

Lots of people are talking about if bama and fl could possibly see a rematch with each other in the BCS title game (no way that happens imo). A much more interesting scenario is if LSU and Florida both win out. LSU and FL would both have 1 loss, to each other. BCS title game rematch would be the perfect tie breaker. Would never happen, but its interesting.

How would Florida have one loss under that scenario? :confused:

[Poe]

How would Florida have one loss under that scenario? :confused:

If LSU wins out they play/beat Florida in the SEC champ game and Florida would have 1 loss (as a result of LSU winning out).

[Poe]

The officiating crew from the FL-Arkansas game has been suspended for 3 games by the SEC.

[OLS]

Well thank goodness for that. Who were they workng for, the BCS? Or CBS?

[OLS]

A much more interesting scenario is if LSU and Florida both win out. LSU and FL would both have 1 loss, to each other. BCS title game rematch would be the perfect tie breaker. Would never happen, but its interesting.Are you intimating a LSU-Bama national title game? No, I guess I factored in your fan-ness. How do you see Bama-LSU reg season?
I was thinking that Bama does not play Florida, reg season. I think that's right. So LSU beats Bama, (in Tuscaloosa :) )
LSU beats Fla in title game and Bama and LSU play for it all? Interested to know who you see Nat Champ game featuring.

And even more, who do you see advancing to face LSU in that scenario. Have any ideas?

[OLS]

Lets not forget the ultimate spoiler, Arkansas. I really think they are going to demolish some teams in the
years to come. They could play a key role, with all the other teams faltering slightly, i.e a hot UGA being
beat up in a few tough matches, USC kind of jehrking off, LSU looking rather mortal, Auburn being eyed out
of the corner of our eyes aas a comer, then...well, juries out on that one yet. Arkansas has her nose in the
wind and climbing.

[Powers]

Notable Matchups:

Tennessee at Alabama

Arkansas at Ole Miss

Auburn at LSU

Florida at Mississippi State (AKA Meyer vs. Mulen Part I)

[Powers]

btw Brad, is that the state of Florida behind the character in ur avatar??? :)

You're a closet Gator fan!!!


:tu

[OLS]

btw Brad, is that the state of Florida behind the character in ur avatar??? :) It's tryin' to slip past me waistband. ;s

I'm going to go out on a limb and say the Southeasterly corner of Australia just appear biased.

[yourchoice]

I don't know if it will be this week (although I'm hoping the Vols beat the Tide), but I'd be surprised if Bama and the Gators both finished the season undefeated. The SEC is just soooo friggin' tough week in week out. I admit I haven't looked at the remaining schedules for either team.

[icehog3]

I don't know if it will be this week (although I'm hoping the Vols beat the Tide), but I'd be surprised if Bama and the Gators both finished the season undefeated. The SEC is just soooo friggin' tough week in week out. I admit I haven't looked at the remaining schedules for either team.

ALABAMA
October 24 Tennessee
November 7 No. 9 LSU
November 14 at Mississippi State
November 21 Chattanooga
November 27 at Auburn

FLORIDA
October 24 at Mississippi State
October 31 vs. Georgia*
November 7 Vanderbilt
November 14 at No. 24 South Carolina
November 21 Florida International
November 28 Florida State


GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida (No. 1 BCS, No. 2 AP) could be without three defensive starters against Mississippi State.

Linebacker Brandon Spikes and defensive tackles Jaye Howard and Lawrence Marsh practiced sparingly this week. Coach Urban Meyer doesn't know if any of them will play Saturday night in Starkville, Miss.

Spikes re-injured his left groin last week against Arkansas and sat out much of the game. The Razorbacks ran for 133 yards and finished with 357 yards -- the most against the Gators this season.

Meyer says Howard, who has an injured knee, and Marsh, who hurt his ankle, are doubtful.

The Gators already are thin on the defensive line because Justin Trattou has a biceps injury that could keep him sidelined for weeks.

[OLS]

I don't think Bama's scaring anybody, that's their problem. Florida certainly has proven to be
less than terrorizing. Problem is, they keep winning. Hopefully "officials on the verge of a
nervous breakdown 2009" will level the playing field just in time. Funny to hear local sportscasters
talk as if most of them take for granted an unofficial-official scheme to keep undefeateds undefeated.
Sounds a little far fetched to me, but wherever money is involved, look out. I have been outspoken
about officiating, but I thought it was incompetence and home field bias working into the calls.

[icehog3]

Florida certainly has proven to be
less than terrorizing. Problem is, they keep winning.

I don't see the problem Brad! ;) :r

[longknocker]

I don't know if it will be this week (although I'm hoping the Vols beat the Tide), but I'd be surprised if Bama and the Gators both finished the season undefeated. The SEC is just soooo friggin' tough week in week out. I admit I haven't looked at the remaining schedules for either team.

Bite Your Words!:su

[longknocker]

I don't see the problem Brad! ;) :r

Good Point!:) Would Same The Same Thing About BAMA, Admiral.:)

[OLS]

Oh it's an excellent point, I just prefer the Tide so I give em cover. Of course me pullng for them is not
a good endorsement by any means, lol. I am trying not to reduce the SEC season to that at this point, however.
I want it to last as long as it can, cause it's over so fast. Then I have yard work on Saturdays. I hopefully have
quite a few joys and pains left watching LSU. I hope Auburn doesn't re-animate from the grave on us tonight.

[icehog3]

Tennesse has a chance! Wow!

[icehog3]

Tennesse gets a field goal attempt with :04 left to win...C'mon!!!! :wo

[icehog3]

Blocked again. Crap. :mad:

[icehog3]

I guess that potential undefeated SEC Championship matchup is still a possibility. Alabama defense looked great until the last 5 minutes of the game.

[yourchoice]

I watched the first half of the Tenn/Bama game and thought the Vols looked pretty prime for an upset. I missed the entire second half but caught the last :04 on the radio. I was really hoping they made the kick. :(

Must have been a heck of an effort, especially playing at Bama.

[icehog3]

Mississippi State giving the Gators more than they bargained for so far.

[macpappy]

Mississippi State giving the Gators more than they bargained for so far.

Mississippi State has run out of gas.
Bama almost dropped one. Good special team play saved it for them.
LSU is doing a number on Auburn. Where's all those Jordan Jefferson haters tonight?

[SvilleKid]

Tennesse gets a field goal attempt with :04 left to win...C'mon!!!! :wo

:fu


LOL

One game (hopefully soon), Bama's offensce is going to figure out how to stick the football into the endzone from inside the 20!!! Until then, I'm thinking most our games left are going to be nail biters. We didn't play like a number one ranked team. BUT, it still goes into the WIN catagory!

[longknocker]

I watched the first half of the Tenn/Bama game and thought the Vols looked pretty prime for an upset. I missed the entire second half but caught the last :04 on the radio. I was really hoping they made the kick. :(

Must have been a heck of an effort, especially playing at Bama.

Tennessee Won That Game, They Just Missed The "Putts" (Field Goals). Glad BAMA Has An Off Week To Rest & Recuperate Before LSU. We Need IT!:tu

[OLS]

Mississippi State giving the Gators more than they bargained for so far.

Seems like a trend recently, lol. :banger


Once again, good enough to hold on counts for a win in the era of field goal football in this year's SEC.

Luckily Bama had a tough outing as well, or I would be up for another week of the same crap, lol.

[OLS]

I am not sure if it is good or not, for the SEC, where you have these stalemate games involving the "No. 1 teams", all playing
to field goal 'draws'. Over simplification, to be sure, but it's more nail biting than I really can stand. I like to think I have a
bad heart, lol. It's good at this stage of the game to still have so much unknown and yet to play for. I know my ability to
be interested in the outcome of other rival's games and to pull for them in some cases has widened my enjoyment of it as a
whole. Florida being within the reach of three teams over three huge games has just been great for me personally.
The letdowns were all tough for all the teams that had to be on the losing end of such efforts. Nice way of saying
the bastards all let me down.

[Powers]

One game (hopefully soon), Bama's offensce is going to figure out how to stick the football into the endzone from inside the 20!!! Until then, I'm thinking most our games left are going to be nail biters. We didn't play like a number one ranked team. BUT, it still goes into the WIN catagory!

sounds like u are talking about Florida ;)

[Powers]

this is a video for all u bama boys. u will like it even more after playing Tennessee last week:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7G7loR2VVw

:r:r

[longknocker]

this is a video for all u bama boys. u will like it even more after playing Tennessee last week:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7G7loR2VVw

:r:r

Seen It Before, Michael, But Still Good!:tu:r

[Powers]

Notable Matchups:

Ole Miss at Auburn

South Carolina at Tennessee

Florida vs Georgia

:bx

[Powers]

Throw the record books out the window gentlemen. The showdown b/w UF and UGA in Jacksonville is gonna be a knock-down drag out.

Georgia has a lot of motivation w/Meyer's time outs last year (:r) and has the advantage of the underdog card. There chance is to shut down UF's TE Hernandez and WR Cooper, the only receiving threats thus far, hope Tebow continues his poor play and somehow mange to score against UF defense, rated #1 in total defense.

My thoughts? Florida gets over there recent reptile dysfunction on offense, lights it up, and begins to roll on their way to Hotlanta!

UF 42 UGA 10

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/thegeneral320/10233_268872585067_709925067_890556.jpg

that'll be my ride in Jax :tu

[OLS]

Reptile dysfunction...heheh:D

Florida is facing a buzzsaw in UGA that has to be psycholgically wearing, not knowing
if your team will show up again and maybe someone FINALLY learns to score some POINTS
and take a game from the Gators. I had to endure a SEASON of hanging on in games for
LSU, but they maintained and made it all the way. UGA has nothing to lose and some
dynamite players. Not just nothing to lose, but a feeling that they are much better than
thier record would show to the casual observer. Great game coming.

Ole Miss and Auburn is even scarier, cause BOTH these teams have to win. No question
about it. Auburn is under less pressure, but starting 5-0, they KNOW how costly a slide
is just like UGA. But the real slider is Ole Miss, a season of mis-use of tools and playmakers.
They were a real-time fluke, but on paper they are phenomenal and deserved to be considered
a sure thing at the start of the season. The same setup for disappointment as a Playboy poll.
But the QB is in his "sick period" or something, they were always trying to force Dexter McCluster
into the middle when he is an edge-hitter. A strong offensive line even with the loss of an
All-American to the NFL. But they can't play. I mean they MIGHT. AUBURN MIGHT. But one of
these teams comes up more of a loser than a regular loser.

Tennessee and USC, I hope I get to see that, if not LSU. This should also be interesting with
TN finding a QB, maybe. Kid was number 2 in the country out of high school but he was one who
couldn't play either, Jonathan Crompton. USC I have NO idea about. Don't get to see em.

[icehog3]

Georgia is no cake walk for Florida, especially the way their (Florida's) offense has underperformed the last couple weeks. Hoping for a break out week for them.

[G G]

:lv

[Powers]

i also don't like the fact that Georgia had a bye week going into the showdown in Jax. Last time they had a bye before facing Florida was two years ago.......i do not want a repeat of that game

[Powers]

Reptile dysfunction...heheh:D.

I can't take credit for that. My coworker said that one and it made my day :r

[icehog3]

i also don't like the fact that Georgia had a bye week going into the showdown in Jax. Last time they had a bye before facing Florida was two years ago.......i do not want a repeat of that game

How about a repeat of this one?

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/nc.jpg

[Powers]

About to roll out to Jax!

Ticket check
Beer check

this is for u greg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI9i4IqeOcY

:r

GO GATORS!!

[ir13]

I smell a Florida Loss this weekend.

:r

[icehog3]

I smell a Florida Loss this weekend.

:r

I think that's your breath, Joey. :td

[longknocker]

Vegas Line Is Fl. By 16! I Think Fl. Will Win, But Closer Game Than That!:2

[icehog3]

Vegas Line Is Fl. By 16! I Think Fl. Will Win, But Closer Game Than That!:2

Wha's the Vegas line on Joey brushing his teeth this month? :r

[longknocker]

Wha's the Vegas line on Joey brushing his teeth this month? :r

No Line!:D

[ir13]

GA By 3,

You heard it here first :D

[icehog3]

GA By 3,

You heard it here first :D

Bet?

Oh, wait, you ignored me last time I asked. :r

[ir13]

Bet?

Oh, wait, you ignored me last time I asked. :r

I dont wanna take all your cigars :r

[icehog3]

I dont wanna take all your cigars :r

I wanted to call you a five letter word for a cat, but it got filtered out. :r

[floydpink]

I still remember last year's game where most of the Georgia fans had exited by midway through the 4th quarter and all that was left was a sea of orange.

I'd love some action on Florida winning in another blowout.

[icehog3]

Looking forward to some Halloween SEC Football!

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/dog4.jpg

[icehog3]

I smell a Florida Loss this weekend.

:r

It really was your breath after all, Joey.

Good thing you didn't have the nutz to bet. ;)

[Smokin Gator]

How 'bout them Gators???? It still feels so farkin good to beat that Georgia a**!!!

[G G]

Yeah, it's official. Georgia sucks big ones. That's alright though Brent. We will be doing a bunch of bluegrass music at the EYH. And you know that no bluegrass pickin is any good without the ole standby bluegrass song.







































And it starts

"I wish that I was on ole Roc...........................................:tu

[Smokin Gator]

And it starts

"I wish that I was on ole Roc...........................................:tu

We whipped that a** too and I know where the main breaker is:tu

[G G]

We whipped that a** too and I know where the main breaker is:tu
We will already be unplugged my brother!:r

[Smokin Gator]

Yeah, it's official. Georgia sucks big ones. That's alright though Brent. We will be doing a bunch of bluegrass music at the EYH. And you know that no bluegrass pickin is any good without the ole standby bluegrass song.

And it starts

"I wish that I was on ole Roc...........................................:tu

We will already be unplugged my brother!:r

Dang... got me on that one!!!

Have you ever seen the old Western movies when they make they guys dance by shooting at their feet?:D

[G G]

Dang... got me on that one!!!

Have you ever seen the old Western movies when they make they guys dance by shooting at their feet?:D

Point taken, but I can't be responsible for what the others do.

[Smokin Gator]

^^^^^ You know I am just messin' with ya brother. The wife is out of town and still hasn't called BTW!!!

[G G]

^^^^^ You know I am just messin' with ya brother. The wife is out of town and still hasn't called BTW!!!
Was she sposed to?

[Smokin Gator]

Was she sposed to?

Let's just say I wasn't expecting a call after the game:r:r

[G G]

I wouldn't have called you either.:tu

[Powers]

:wo never gets old whoopin up on UGA and have only a sea of orange n blue by the start of the fourth! :wo

so glad UF's offense finally showed their potential to match our unbelievable defense. we looked like the #1 team yesterday.

and i got to top it off w/halloween at the landing w/thousands of my closest friends :chr

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/spikes.jpg
"That was for you, Joey."

[Powers]

Me and my boy Spikes!
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/thegeneral320/n2063842_54558451_999.jpg

and the 8 1/2 pound bass he caught!
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/thegeneral320/n2063842_54558450_644.jpg

:tu

[longknocker]

Great Pics, Michael! Is Spikes That Big In Person?:)

[icehog3]

Great Pics, Michael! Is Spikes That Big In Person?:)

6'3, 258 lbs on the roster.

[longknocker]

6'3, 258 lbs on the roster.

He Does Look A Little Intimidating! Definitely Should Go First Round In The Draft This Year, Admiral!:tu

[icehog3]

He Does Look A Little Intimidating! Definitely Should Go First Round In The Draft This Year, Admiral!:tu

Definitely, Greg. :tu

[longknocker]

Definitely, Greg. :tu

Looks Like BAMA Dropped to #3 In The AP this week after having a bye. We Definitely Need To Beat LSU This Weekend! I Don't Think Fl. loses any regular season games.

[icehog3]

Looks Like BAMA Dropped to #3 In The AP this week after having a bye. We Definitely Need To Beat LSU This Weekend! I Don't Think Fl. loses any regular season games.

1, 2, 3 doesn't really mean anything now. I think if all 3 (UF, Alabama and Texas) go undefeated through the "regular" season, then Texas will meet the winner of the SEC Championship game for the National Title.

[macpappy]

Can someone explain why LSU hasn't moved up in the polls? Admittedly Tulane was a creampuff, but they beat them by 42 and they beat Arkansas last week. Teams ahead of them have lost and teams behind them have jumped ahead of them.

[ucubed]

Can someone explain why LSU hasn't moved up in the polls? Admittedly Tulane was a creampuff, but they beat them by 42 and they beat Arkansas last week. Teams ahead of them have lost and teams behind them have jumped ahead of them.

I don't see where "teams ahead of them lost" where only Oregon is ahead of them whom lost to a ranked team and won against 3

[DrDubzz]

1, 2, 3 doesn't really mean anything now. I think if all 3 (UF, Alabama and Texas) go undefeated through the "regular" season, then Texas will beat the winner of the SEC Championship game for the National Title.


FIFY :banger

[Powers]

Great Pics, Michael! Is Spikes That Big In Person?:)

he is quite a specimen. was a gentle giant in person but not on the football field!

:tu

[icehog3]

Where's Joey at?

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/eating_crow.jpg

[ir13]

Where's Joey at?

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/eating_crow.jpg




:td

[icehog3]

:td

Wow, just a :td

Can't even admit you had it all wrong. ;)

[icehog3]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Top-ranked Florida will be without star linebacker Brandon Spikes for the first half of Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

Coach Urban Meyer suspended Spikes on Monday, two days after the defensive captain apparently attempted to gouge the eyes of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey in a 41-17 victory.

"I don't condone that," Meyer said. "I understand what goes on on the football [field], but there's no place for that. We're going to suspend Brandon for the first half of the Vanderbilt game. I spoke with him. That's not who he is. That's not who we are. He got caught up in emotion."

Spikes issued a statement apologizing for what he did.

I thought I saw this when watching the game...I had hoped I was wrong. Spikes seems like a decent kid, but this was not cool.

Wonder if the team would have suspended him if they were playing a tougher opponent.

[DrDubzz]

a whole half a game... versus Vandy no less, bravo Urban, way to stand up for what's right :rolleyes:

[longknocker]

I thought I saw this when watching the game...I had hoped I was wrong. Spikes seems like a decent kid, but this was not cool.

Wonder if the team would have suspended him if they were playing a tougher opponent.

Supposedly Spike's Incident Was In Retaliation, But It Still Doesn't Make It Right. Should Have Had a Harsher Punishment, IMO.

[Powers]

Spikes is definitely a not a dirty player. That was no doubt a dirty play but it is an anomaly and not the norm. Several players have come into my work, Cunningham, Haden and the Pouncey Twins, but he was the only one that was kind enough to carry on a conversation and with whom i felt comfortable enough to ask for an autograph and a picture. Also, He and Tebow are consistently the last to leave when giving autographs to kids after games.

That being said, there is no excuse for his action. This is not FSU or Miami. Florida prides itself on having classy players. I think Meyer should have set more of a message and suspended Spikes for the whole Vandy game.

:2

[rizzle]

Urban thinks a half against Vandy is rather harsh.

[ir13]

Wow, just a :td

Can't even admit you had it all wrong. ;)

Im not worried about the GA game, Im just waiting for the SEC Championship Game. :D

[ucubed]

Spikes should have been suspended much more than a half game, especially against the worst SEC team...there is no message being sent except that Meyer is thinking about that title, which in turn is quite lame...as much as I want Florida to Roll over Alabama and then eat Texas, taking care of things at home is more important for future potential players..