Speed and Youth

by mlmintampa on Aug 14, 2008 6:53 AM EDT in Florida Football

As a whole, Gator fans are much more optimistic about this season than they were about the last and the one previous. This season, we know Tebow is not just a goofy looking kid who runs into piles and the offense should score about 30 points a game. The defense is a year older and a year wiser with Brandon Spikes maturing and Joe Haden and the Major expected to be better as well.

But beyond that, there is not much. UF does not have the depth, or at least it does not appear that way. Already this season, the Gators have been challenged by injuries. At what point will UF be exposed?

The difference between good teams and bad teams is not depth or talent; it is can you avoid mistakes. Thankfully, UF has enough speed to do that. Justin Williams has converted from receiver to safety, and performed admirably. Meanwhile, UF has a dangerous weapon in their back pocket; high school 100-meters record holder Jeff Demps. Meyer knows how to use his team's speed, but they also need it to overcome their youth. Experience and speed cannot be taught.

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Excited!

I’m really looking forward to seeing what this team can do this year. I think our schedule is about as good as it can be, our team is stcked with talent and they’re hungry. Should be a good season!

Here we go again: http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/

by ejruiz on Aug 14, 2008 12:42 PM EDT reply actions

Football Season!

I can’t wait for football season to come. We’re going all the way again this year. I think Tebow is going to change it up this year and really fake the other teams out. It’s time to stock up on gator gear. http://www.greek-row.com/Teams/UF/UF.html

by greekrow on Aug 16, 2008 10:39 AM EDT reply actions