Florida Gators Sunday Notes

by mlmintampa on Nov 21, 2010 11:35 AM EST in Florida Football

It is very hard to come away from Florida's 48-10 win over Appalachian State with any sense of what exactly the Gators will bring next week at Tallahassee. But at least, UF can feel good about themselves for a day.
The paid attendance was still around 90,000, but this story and hearing from people in Gainesville, the town and stadium was not up to our usual standards. Blame the loss to South Carolina, but also playing a FCS team. If UF is going to play a FCS team, schedule FAMU or Bethune in order to draw more fans.
Palm Beach Post writer Jason Lieser continues carrying the ball for benching John Brantley for Jordan Reed, or at least Reed being the long-term quarterback. He writes about Brantley again being average, but seems to be giving too much credit to Reed for playing well against Vandy and App. State. For 2011 at least, there will be a quarterback competition between Brantley, Reed and incoming QB Jeff Driskel.
Meanwhile, FSU put away Maryland with a late pick six to defeat the Terps, 30-16. Maryland was driving with a chance to tie the score when the interception sealed the game. The Noles allowed 432 yards of offense, but forced four turnovers.
Gators basketball plays Morehead State at 3pm. Florida should win and won't be challenged again until next Sunday at FSU.

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The paid attendance was still around 90,000, but this story and hearing from people in Gainesville, the town and stadium was not up to our usual standards.

Yeah. I said that a few times in the game thread. The stadium looked like Doak does now.

The Once and Future King

by FlaGators on Nov 21, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions

Brantley defenders: Check out this stat

“UF scored all seven of its touchdowns against Appalachian State on drives when either Trey Burton or Jordan Reed took snaps, and the only possessions that ended without a score (a punt, interception and turnover on downs) were when John Brantley was the quarterback.”

While I certainly noticed this while watching the game, Meyer appeared stun when told of the stat:

``I guess we’ve got to get some dual-threat quarterback in there,‘’ Meyer said. ``I usually know all the stats. I’m going to go up there and write that right up on the board. I think that threat is real, especially the quality of player that they are and the threat that they give you, so it’s interesting.’’

by tonysmith on Nov 23, 2010 2:56 AM EST reply actions

Very interesting indeed.

The Once and Future King

by FlaGators on Nov 23, 2010 8:13 AM EST up reply actions

Here's video of his reaction

Right hyah on the youtubes. Also mentions Pouncey and Urbz’ fondness for him. Like the writer of this site said in his podcast – the Pounceys are in the ‘trust tree’.

You sold me...queer giraffes.

by Bourbon_Meyer on Nov 23, 2010 8:44 AM EST up reply actions