Offcial SEC Football Thread 2010

[McSmokey]

Anybody coming to T-town for the game? I have all week to set Gator traps.

[Smokin Gator]

Originally Posted by rizzle

Bama. Florida.

Lets get it on.

Originally Posted by McSmokey

Anybody coming to T-town for the game? I have all week to set Gator traps.

Just don't think you guys are going to get much smack from the Gator fans this week. We have a chance... but I sure wouldn't be betting the mortgage money on this one!!!

[Powers]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Just don't think you guys are going to get much smack from the Gator fans this week. We have a chance... but I sure wouldn't be betting the mortgage money on this one!!!

Agreed.

Plus ya'll better hold ur horses, I haven't put the game in the "notables matchups" for this week yet

[Pass]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Just don't think you guys are going to get much smack from the Gator fans this week. We have a chance... but I sure wouldn't be betting the mortgage money on this one!!!

Neither would I! Frankly, we were the major obstacle for Bama this year in the SEC... and we saw how that went. If anyone is going to take them down it will likely be Auburn. Not b/c they are that good - they aren't - but b/c of the rivalry. Of course, Bama has home advantage for that game too. They'll be playing LSU at the swamp so that should help LSU a bit... but I don't think that it'll be enough.

Granted... We exposed several of the weaknesses in Bama's D and some in the offense (what few there are). So perhaps the Gators coaching staff has watched and re-watched that footage and made some adjustments. Otherwise, and don't take this the wrong way, you guys are hosed. If Bama can come to my house, with 76,000+ fans rattling their eye balls and make a comeback, I don't think too many teams out there stand a prayer in Tuscaloosa.

Of course, I won't be too horribly upset if Bama looses to any two of the remaining challenges (LSU, Auburn, Florida) and Arkansas manages to win out . Frankly, though, I just don't see that happening. This is probably one of the best damned teams that college football has seen in about a decade or so. Plenty of depth and a roster chock full of some serious talent.

[Powers]

Originally Posted by Pass

Neither would I! Frankly, we were the major obstacle for Bama this year in the SEC... and we saw how that went. If anyone is going to take them down it will likely be Auburn. Not b/c they are that good - they aren't - but b/c of the rivalry. Of course, Bama has home advantage for that game too. They'll be playing LSU at the swamp so that should help LSU a bit... but I don't think that it'll be enough.

Granted... We exposed several of the weaknesses in Bama's D and some in the offense (what few there are). So perhaps the Gators coaching staff has watched and re-watched that footage and made some adjustments. Otherwise, and don't take this the wrong way, you guys are hosed. If Bama can come to my house, with 76,000+ fans rattling their eye balls and make a comeback, I don't think too many teams out there stand a prayer in Tuscaloosa.

Of course, I won't be too horribly upset if Bama looses to any two of the remaining challenges (LSU, Auburn, Florida) and Arkansas manages to win out . Frankly, though, I just don't see that happening. This is probably one of the best damned teams that college football has seen in about a decade or so. Plenty of depth and a roster chock full of some serious talent.

Your sentiments are preciously what I hope everyone is believing (including Bama players) and telling the Gators. A team always plays better with an us against the world mentality, especially one with such talent and prestige as Florida. Your last two sentences could have been taken out of a column foretelling the outcome of the Ohio State v Florida game in '06, and look how that turned out


PS - The Gators play in the Swamp, LSU plays in Death Valley

[Pass]

Originally Posted by UFPowersmoker320

Your sentiments are preciously what I hope everyone is believing (including Bama players) and telling the Gators. A team always plays better with an us against the world mentality, especially one with such talent and prestige as Florida. Your last two sentences could have been taken out of a column foretelling the outcome of the Ohio State v Florida game in '06, and look how that turned out


PS - The Gators play in the Swamp, LSU plays in Death Valley

Bama aint Ohio State lol. Florida may be rich in talent... But they haven't exactly been world beaters this season. They've played well in 1 game so far... and even then it wasn't the kind of showing that is needed against Bama. You guys are going to have to BRING IT!

I know... LSU may call it "Death Valley"... but that place is a freakin' swamp.

It's actually kind of odd. I'm sure that I've mentioned before that I'm a Bama fan (when they aren't playing Arkansas - then I hate them for the week). This normally hasn't been a conflict of interest for me for the past decade or so -- thanks in large part to Hootie Dale... But this year is different. I actually find myself at odds. I want teams that I don't typically like (FL, AU) to beat a team that I do. (Sorry, I'll NEVER bring myself to root for LSU). B/C that raises the chances for Arkansas to get into the SECCG if we win out.

...this is going to be a tough year on me.

PS: if you're wondering... I REFUSE to call LSU's home "Death Valley." Why? B/c I hate them and that would be a sign of respect.

Bama got past a major hurdle beating the Hogs and that was Mallet. No other QB the tide faces this year (in the SEC) can do to them what Mallet did. Looking forward, what are Bama's defensive challenges:

Gators- Stopping the run/short passing game
South Carolina- Stopping the run/hit or miss passing game
LSU- nothing really, Jordan Jokerson and "LESS Miles" will do what they always do, suck!

and that leaves Auburn. nobody ever knows what will happen there.

All I can say is that while Bama's young defense has some holes in it, they are still pretty good. So to beat the tide, your going to have to out score them. I'm not saying they will go undefeated again this year or that they will win or even go to the NC, but I like their chances better than I do anyone elses.

[rizzle]

Originally Posted by Pass

Granted... We exposed several of the weaknesses in Bama's D and some in the offense (what few there are). So perhaps the Gators coaching staff has watched and re-watched that footage and made some adjustments. Otherwise, and don't take this the wrong way, you guys are hosed. If Bama can come to my house, with 76,000+ fans rattling their eye balls and make a comeback, I don't think too many teams out there stand a prayer in Tuscaloosa.

Of course, I won't be too horribly upset if Bama looses to any two of the remaining challenges (LSU, Auburn, Florida) and Arkansas manages to win out . Frankly, though, I just don't see that happening. This is probably one of the best damned teams that college football has seen in about a decade or so. Plenty of depth and a roster chock full of some serious talent.

Good analysis, Pass. Exactly what many of us have been saying--our D is young, not necessarily inexperienced, but young. And until they grow up they're going to give up their share of missed/blown assignments, missed tackles, and bad angles that when you go up against a good team is going to hurt. And Arky hurt us early much the same way Auburn did last year. What this team has, that I don't see any others possessing, is an evenness of attitude that when things aren't going exactly as planned, they don't panic. They do what they do. And ss a long time Bama fan, it's beautiful thing. You know what we're going to do---now stop us.

In my opinion, and I'm not a big smack talker, Florida is gonna have some tough sledding Saturday. Not to say they can't beat us, because that ain't the case. But personally, I don't think the oddsmakers are close on this one. And I think Urban's ego might have something to do with that.

Originally Posted by UFPowersmoker320

Your sentiments are preciously what I hope everyone is believing (including Bama players) and telling the Gators. A team always plays better with an us against the world mentality, especially one with such talent and prestige as Florida. Your last two sentences could have been taken out of a column foretelling the outcome of the Ohio State v Florida game in '06, and look how that turned out


PS - The Gators play in the Swamp, LSU plays in Death Valley

Mikey,
I hardly think Florida has an us against the world mentality, nor do they need one. Florida is the nouveau riche golden child. Bit of trivia for ya...when is the last time Florida came into a game as an underdog?

I do, however, think Florida has this game circled for the wrong reasons. And that starts at the top.

[Powers]

Originally Posted by rizzle

Mikey, I hardly think Florida has an us against the world mentality, nor do they need one. Florida is the nouveau riche golden child. Bit of trivia for ya...when is the last time Florida came into a game as an underdog?

I do, however, think Florida has this game circled for the wrong reasons. And that starts at the top.

Last time UF was an underdog....hmmm i'd guess the 08 SEC championship against ya'll.

One big concern I have for Florida this game is that no body on our young team has had to comeback from behind, especially Brantley. Not to mention come back from behind on the road in Bryant-Denny! Bama might be young but you've already handled a tough comeback win and are really creating an identity, as you mention. Florida's identity is still nascent.
Think we can be in real trouble if we find ourselves down by two possessions in the second half and the Bama D knows we have to be aggressive and not do short passes

Gators will have to have some big special team plays, get consistently good field position so Brantley doesn't have to drive the whole field, win the tournover battle, create big plays and hold Bama to 21 points or less to come away with a W. Needless to say thats a lot to ask lol

[rizzle]

Originally Posted by UFPowersmoker320

Last time UF was an underdog....hmmm i'd guess the 08 SEC championship against ya'll.

Oct '07 vs LSU

One big concern I have for Florida this game is that no body on our young team has had to comeback from behind, especially Brantley. Not to mention come back from behind on the road in Bryant-Denny! Bama might be young but you've already handled a tough comeback win and are really creating an identity, as you mention. Florida's identity is still nascent.
Think we can be in real trouble if we find ourselves down by two possessions in the second half and the Bama D knows we have to be aggressive and not do short passes

Gators will have to have some big special team plays, get consistently good field position so Brantley doesn't have to drive the whole field, win the tournover battle, create big plays and hold Bama to 21 points or less to come away with a W. Needless to say thats a lot to ask lol

I think you're dead on. Florida can't afford to get down early. If they do, you could see a repeat of last year's game. I don't think that will be the case though because our D just isn't there yet. But I really, really , really, hope y'all load the box to stop the run.

[OLS]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

We have a chance... but I sure wouldn't be betting the mortgage money on this one!!!

As much as I value our friendship, I think that's a bit of a stretch.
Even Tebow couldn't put a dent in that juggernaut last year. And now you guys have lost
key players, had injuries and otherwise given UF fans a good scare. BUT, because math
is black and white, I agree, you have a chance, lol. And in the SEC you can never say
never. But at home, the Tide coming off that stunning romp in Arkansas, I don't see it.
But this year, I do not have this built in anti-FL harangue planned. What happens in the
east is not my problem til the Tigers head for Atlanta.

[Pass]

Originally Posted by OLS

As much as I value our friendship, I think that's a bit of a stretch.
Even Tebow couldn't put a dent in that juggernaut last year. And now you guys have lost
key players, had injuries and otherwise given UF fans a good scare. BUT, because math
is black and white, I agree, you have a chance, lol. And in the SEC you can never say
never. But at home, the Tide coming off that stunning romp in Arkansas, I don't see it.
But this year, I do not have this built in anti-FL harangue planned. What happens in the
east is not my problem til the Tigers head for Atlanta.

I wouldn't call it a stunning romp. I would call it barely escaping... As for LSU... See ya on Nov 28th.