Besides Dean's mess against Tenn we are bad passing receivers off in zone coverage.
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Besides Dean's mess against Tenn we are bad passing receivers off in zone coverage.
Steven,
Assume you mean Desmond Watson - too fat & too slow.
I looked at size of DT/NT on all NFL teams - none of them are that heavy - biggest about 345. NFL concept is you have to be able to get to the action quick enough to do some good.
Watson maybe OK for short yardage but not capable otherwise.
Ethan White & Jaheim Oatis (Bama DL) started out same weight (400+) as Watson - both of them down to 335 or so; Watson doesn't seem to care.
Jaheim Oatis. Oatis arrived in Tuscaloosa in January (bright kid - Early Entry) weighing in at over 400 pounds and has since lost over 70 pounds. Oatis has been one of the more impressive defensive linemen during fall camp and should see quite a bit of playing time this fall.
https://rolltidewire.usatoday.com/l...-the-defensive-line-entering-the-2022-season/
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Paco,
Be glad we're not LSU either -
Tenn smoked their butts - 40 - 13; heck maybe we can beat LSU.
Isn't AR just a sophomore? Give him time, college is way different than high school. How many games did Tebow win as a starting Sophomore? He made a lot of mistake as a Sophomore even though he won the Heisman. You all expect them to play as a Junior or Senior as Sophomores but it is not going to happen. New Coach, some what of a new system, give him time. Each game will build him. Next year they are going to be unstoppable, you heard it here first hand, bank on it. If they are smart, they will stay on the roster for the next two years and do something no other Florida team has done. Keep watching, its going to happen, mark it down.
He still has time but he is a 3rd year player that has played in like 13 or so games. He has reached the point there is no experience excuses. Tenn game gave me some hope he can get it together eventually though.
Tebow totally dominated as a 2nd year player with a young defense.
Oooof Dude, I can't believe somebody is bringing Tebow into this. For the record, Tebow, in his sophmore year, inluding bowl, threw 6 interceptions. AR has matched that in 5 games. Tebow took care of the ball and that's the biggest liability issue with AR15. The other stats aren't even comparable.
So, what are these mistakes of Tebow in his Sophmore year that you are making in comparison to AR15?
HAVING SAID THAT, it's not fair to compare him to Tebow, because Tebow was a freak in talent, performance, and leadership. Tebow is the type of qb you may only see once every few decades.
We are the ugliest 4-2 in college football but just think we are a few plays away from being 0-6 or 6-0. AR was 8-14 today with 66 yards passing. 1 td and 1 int. That sh!t isnt gonna cut it in the SEC. Mizzou had 370 total yards to our 297. Mizzou had 21 first downs to our 13. Time of possession was Mizzou 36:09 to our 23:51. Something has to change somewhere and at this point I have NO idea where. I was so frustrated with our team today that I left the house at halftime and went and ran errands and found out the outcome on my phone. I just dont know how much longer I can watch this team.
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Florida Gators good enough to beat anyone, bad enough to lose to anyone
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s 24-17 homecoming win over Missouri on Saturday felt the same as every other major game under Billy Napier. The details were different, but the vibes were the same. Quarterback Anthony Richardson committed a pair of ugly turnovers and made a pair of unbelievable plays. The...
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Rapid Reaction: Florida outlasts Mizzou for first SEC win of 2022 season
Florida hangs on against Mizzou to get an SEC win on homecoming.
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I was pleasantly surprised with our running game today. We have a good stable of running backs, and for once in a long time, our O line doesn't suck. I'll try and stay positive, this is a rebuilding year. Billy damn sure makes some head scratching decisions on clock management, time outs, and two point conversions though.
Good analysis. Sometimes the margin between zero and hero is razor thin. It applies to this team for damn sure.We are the ugliest 4-2 in college football but just think we are a few plays away from being 0-6 or 6-0. AR was 8-14 today with 66 yards passing. 1 td and 1 int. That sh!t isnt gonna cut it in the SEC. Mizzou had 370 total yards to our 297. Mizzou had 21 first downs to our 13. Time of possession was Mizzou 36:09 to our 23:51. Something has to change somewhere and at this point I have NO idea where. I was so frustrated with our team today that I left the house at halftime and went and ran errands and found out the outcome on my phone. I just dont know how much longer I can watch this team.
Florida Gators good enough to beat anyone, bad enough to lose to anyone
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s 24-17 homecoming win over Missouri on Saturday felt the same as every other major game under Billy Napier. The details were different, but the vibes were the same. Quarterback Anthony Richardson committed a pair of ugly turnovers and made a pair of unbelievable plays. The...Rapid Reaction: Florida outlasts Mizzou for first SEC win of 2022 season
Florida hangs on against Mizzou to get an SEC win on homecoming.www.saturdaydownsouth.com
Something does need to change, but I doubt that change will come this season. The team is just broken on both sides of the ball. I just don't think AR15 is the guy people hoped he would be and I don't think he ever will be half of that expectation.
I would love to be wrong. However, even when he does well in one game, Im still no more confident in him the next week.
As for the defense, we are still similar to being 3rd and Grantham and he's not even here anymore. Mizzou was 9/17 on third downs and they aren't amoung the best SEC teams.
I am convinced he will never be real good unless he gets fired up and weaponizes his running ability. Couldn't believe on that 4th down run he waited so long to take off when you just need 2 yards and that hole had opened up.
I don't shout at the TV too much any more, but I made an exception for that set of decisions.
Social media’s reactions to Florida’s close victory over Missouri
Social Media reacts to the Florida Gators' 24-17 close win over the Missouri Tigers, giving them their first SEC win this season on Homecoming weekend.
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Emory Jones commenting on Jaydon Hill. Looks like he's keeping an eye on the Gators
Team has some flaws for sure but they play much harder than last year
Pretty Good analysis, IMO:
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Ventrell Miller was everywhere.Pretty Good analysis, IMO:
Five takeaways from Florida’s 24-17 victory over Missouri | GatorCountry.com
True, but that's going to take time and player changes/recruitment.
I suppose the change we had a reasonable expectation to see in year 1 was a culture change and maturity. The past couple years the team acted cocky and immature. The secondary would commonly pose on the field after 1 incomplete pass after being abused all game long and losing late in the game. Dont get me started on the times the players were giving up on plays........
Reports of how Mullen catered to players in practices was well reported on. Wbtw, I have no doubt contributed to the problem.
So far, I do think Napier has done a good job on changing the atmosphere. It doesn't look like the players are playing for a "best buddy" head coach anymore.
LSU is coming up....and I'm confident that we aren't going to have a sequel to the shoe-throwing incident.
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Will you still be posting here after all the glitz and glamor you'll receive upon the release of your film debut in Brokeback Mountain 2?
sadgator admits he does a lot of metro-sexual stuff….but rest assured that sadgator is very much Hetero…
Really? Hope you're being cynical. As of today, UF is #125 out of 131 teams in 3rd down defense, #112 in 1st downs allowed, #110 in rushing defense, #63 in passing yards allowed (only because teams run at will and don't need to pass much) and #99 in total defense.
"Just the FACTS (stats) Ma'am." -- Sgt Friday
W - UF 24 - 17 Mizzou
The Committee Running Game vs Mizou:
MoJo - 7 for 45 yds, 6.4 ypc,,,, plus 1 for 41 yds.
Total - 8 for 86 yds, 10.8 ypc, 1 TD
The ET - 9 for 44 yds, 4.9 ypc,,,,, plus 1 for 39 yds.
Total - 10 for 83 yds, 8.3 ypc.
N'CW - 4 for 12 yds, 3.0 ypc,,,, plus 1 for 10 yds.
Total 5 for 22 yds, 4.4 ypc
AR-15 - 4 for 13 yds, 3.25 ypc,,,, plus 1 for 32 yds.
Total 5 for 45 yds, 9.0 ypc.
Committee Totals - 32 for 231 yds, 7.2 ypc, L-41, 1 TD.
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AR-15 Passing: 8 of 14, 57.1% for 66 yds, 8.25 Yds/Comp, 1 TD, 1 Int, 1 Fum, 1 Sack.
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A-Mi FG's - 37 Good, 50 Missed, 47 Missed.
Isn't it about time to give the T-Smack a shot at the long FG's?
They could leave the A-Mi kicking the X-Pt's and under 30 FG's.
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LB'ers are the leading tacklers, as expected.
V-Miller Tkl 11 (10/1)
A-Burney Tkl 8 (2/6)
TFL/Yds:
ILB Miller 2.0/3
ILB Burner 0.5/1
SDE Uma 3.0/14 - 1 Sac
WDE Cox 3.0/9 - 1 Sac
DT Dex 1.0/1 - 1 Sac
DT C-Mc 1.0/3 - 1 Sac
S/Nic T'V-J 1.0/3
S/Nic J-Perk 1.0/2
CB J-Hill 2 Ints for 54 Return Yds, with a Pick-6
PS -- It's so nice to finally be rid of that crappy 3rd & G....... 😉
W - UF 24 - 17 Mizzou
The Committee Running Game vs Mizou:
MoJo - 7 for 45 yds, 6.4 ypc,,,, plus 1 for 41 yds.
Total - 8 for 86 yds, 10.8 ypc, 1 TD
The ET - 9 for 44 yds, 4.9 ypc,,,,, plus 1 for 39 yds.
Total - 10 for 83 yds, 8.3 ypc.
N'CW - 4 for 12 yds, 3.0 ypc,,,, plus 1 for 10 yds.
Total 5 for 22 yds, 4.4 ypc
AR-15 - 4 for 13 yds, 3.25 ypc,,,, plus 1 for 32 yds.
Total 5 for 45 yds, 9.0 ypc.
Committee Totals - 32 for 231 yds, 7.2 ypc, L-41, 1 TD.
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AR-15 Passing: 8 of 14, 57.1% for 66 yds, 8.25 Yds/Comp, 1 TD, 1 Int, 1 Fum, 1 Sack.
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A-Mi FG's - 37 Good, 50 Missed, 47 Missed.
Isn't it about time to give the T-Smack a shot at the long FG's?
They could leave the A-Mi kicking the X-Pt's and under 30 FG's.
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LB'ers are the leading tacklers, as expected.
V-Miller Tkl 11 (10/1)
A-Burney Tkl 8 (2/6)
TFL/Yds:
ILB Miller 2.0/3
ILB Burner 0.5/1
SDE Uma 3.0/14 - 1 Sac
WDE Cox 3.0/9 - 1 Sac
DT Dex 1.0/1 - 1 Sac
DT C-Mc 1.0/3 - 1 Sac
S/Nic T'V-J 1.0/3
S/Nic J-Perk 1.0/2
CB J-Hill 2 Ints for 54 Return Yds, with a Pick-6
PS -- It's so nice to finally be rid of that crappy 3rd & G....... 😉
Good info. I, also, agree that Mr. Smack should be given a chance. Apparently they were neck and neck in fall practice competition. Mihalik got off to a nice start, but you gotta have a kicker who can make 45 yards field goals, especially since it seems like we're going to be in a lot of close games.
What was metro or homo or anything about your earlier post? I like whisky, I like many things whipped up by a barista, it's not metro or homo, it's the good life, lol.
Navigator,
Toney DC, like Grantham, is overmatched against SEC offenses.
In the Sunbelt, they didn't have to contend with the athletes he now faces.
Be DAMN glad we don't play the Mississippi Schools, either one of them would carve us up !
King,
we already hold the SEC record for shoe throwing so no need; although it will help to get you drafted by the NFL.
I'll settle for beating LSU, which after Tenn's 40-13 victory looks possible.
With Napier as HC, it will obviously be a 21-20 cliffhanger with Gators having to overcome more of Napier's inscrutable Analytics.
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I don't think it's analytics, I think he's just playing for the feel of the game. As he says, "scared money don't make money", for better or worse I suppose.
Hmmm it is a little early to say Toney is overmatched after just 5 games. Yes the defense is bad. Some of it is coaching and some of it is personnel/talent. It is likely going to take more than 1 season to fix the stench that was left behind on the defensive side of the ball.
Ok. Here’s my take half way through the season. Recruiting has picked up, players are lined up, no embarrassing post game antics(or halftime brawls) players hustling to the very end, no dumb penalties. I could go on. Yes there have been a few gaff’s but man are we better than last year? No doubt.
3RD AND LONG
"The Gators took a step forward on defense today. Florida totaled 13 tackles for loss, the most since the 2019 opener against Miami. The one glaring issue was 3rd and long. The Gators gave up WAY too many today. Late in the game the Gators gave up a 3rd and 23 and 3rd and 14, nearly back-to-back. The good news is the Gators forced 17 third downs today. Napier said he believes this issue is easily correctable."
^^^This right here is a major concern going forward. It's like Fat-Ass Grantham never left the program. We gave up 3rd-&-18, 3rd-&-22, and 3rd-&-17 situations for first downs against a lackluster Mizzou offense. Playing zone defense in 3rd downs never works. The DC have to stick with the stubborn man defense that gets them the advantageous 3rd-&-long situations. And then these situations could produce more sacks and possible turnovers plus short field for the offense.
"The Gators took a step forward on defense today. Florida totaled 13 tackles for loss, the most since the 2019 opener against Miami. The one glaring issue was 3rd and long. The Gators gave up WAY too many today. Late in the game the Gators gave up a 3rd and 23 and 3rd and 14, nearly back-to-back. The good news is the Gators forced 17 third downs today. Napier said he believes this issue is easily correctable."
^^^This right here is a major concern going forward. It's like Fat-Ass Grantham never left the program. We gave up 3rd-&-18, 3rd-&-22, and 3rd-&-17 situations for first downs against a lackluster Mizzou offense. Playing zone defense in 3rd downs never works. The DC have to stick with the stubborn man defense that gets them the advantageous 3rd-&-long situations. And then these situations could produce more sacks and possible turnovers plus short field for the offense.
No shoe throw yet!!
But yes the team plays harder and I would say more disciplined when it comes to “stupid” stuff.
I remember an episode of Seinfeld where Jerry gave a ride to a guy who stunk so bad he left his smell behind in the car after he left. No matter what he did, Jerry could not get rid of the smell.
Grantham is that guy.
