Offcial SEC Football Thread 2010

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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

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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.

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Oct '07 vs LSU


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.

Two key things to watch out for on Florida's D: (1) the play of the defensive line, particularly DE #6 Howard, he's been a force. (2) UF leads the universe so far this season in interceptions with 12. Definitely be needing a defensive line push led by Howard, Jenkins to contain Julio Jones and the secondary as a whole to get a few picks

Is it Saturday night yet??

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Originally Posted by UFPowersmoker320

Two key things to watch out for on Florida's D: (1) the play of the defensive line, particularly DE #6 Howard, he's been a force. (2) UF leads the universe so far this season in interceptions with 12. Definitely be needing a defensive line push led by Howard, Jenkins to contain Julio Jones and the secondary as a whole to get a few picks

Is it Saturday night yet??

Heh. Not so much. It's the middle routes and slants that they'll eat you up with. Stuff the box and count on a 6yrd toss. Get busted on a screen and count on the Jones link up unless he's swarmed... Then they'll hit ya for a quick 5+. How many times did McElroy even attempt to throw a pass longer than 7yrds? Not many at all. And our safeties aren't exactly stellar. Coverage was fairly good... but not THAT good. No, they knew we would try to contain the big plays.... so they beat us up with those middle routes. Look for more of that against UF.