What are you worried about?
Three weeks is plenty of time for things to change, but we know most of the players who will take the field for the Florida Gators on Sept. 4. The Gators are supposed to be in rebuilding mode. Instead, the weakened SEC East, the number of returning experienced players and a strong recruiting class have created a confidence uncommon for a team that lost their two best players and national award finalists.
Early results from fall practice back up this confidence. John Brantley is unproven, but at least has the pedigree needed. Andre Debose is healthy, as is the majority of the team. The o-line returns three starters, including Mike Pouncey. Plus, the d-line might be a year away, but they are monsters right now.
It is far from perfect, however. UF is breaking in a new defensive coordinator, middle linebacker, cornerback, tight end, No. 1 wide receiver and behind Brantley are two guys who would see more snaps at Southwest Rec. I think that is the biggest thing to be worried about; Brantley's health. Behind Brantley are Trey Burton and Jordan Reed, who have as much college experience as I have. If something happens to the man from Ocala, the Gators are up Hogtown Creek without a paddle.
But what are you worried about? Maybe it's the holes in the o-line, who will play MLB, Brantley's awful hair cut, if Omarius Hines will finally run like Secretariat and catch like Rice, that UAA kiddie porn king pin Steve Babik isn't in prison yet, or Urban Meyer having another "health episode." Tell us in the comments. Think of it as an Alligator Army version of "Johnny, are you worried?" OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH JOHNNY!
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Definitely the defense.
Actually, what worries me most is that I don’t feel that worried. Sure, there’s the Alabama game. But beyond that… maybe worried that this is the year FSU catches up?
But it’s replacing the experience and leadership on defense that tops the list of worry. The front 7 in particular.
Sooner or later it will happen. Everything goes in a cycle. They will be back. Probably soon.
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The defense, is what potentially worries me too.
How will they gel together?
How do the freshmen contribute?
IS there enough leadership to pull them together?
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worried about urban's health
and any complications that it may raise. thats about it.
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Urban’s fine. He took care of his health issues in the off-season, and looks a helluva lot better now than he did last year.
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by O-town Gator on Aug 13, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Is John Brantley a threat to run?
I was thinking of him as more of a pocket passer, but I saw on his Rivals profile they had him timed at 4.6 in 40. http://dallasnews.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43257&Sport=1
Its a tripple option...
Tebow was a beast, and I know this might SOUND FREAKING NUTZ! But I am honestly excited to see a QB distribute the ball more efficiently so all of our weapons will be utilized. If Brantley reads the defense that it would be best for him to keep it and run, I am not worried one bit… he will be very effective when the time calls. Sure Tebow could grind out 3 yards like no other, but our reliance on the QB to run the ball every play is what ruined last season. I dont see this offense like Chris Leak 2006 style. I see a Alex Smith 2.0 offense.
Oh i’m very excited.
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by acho81 on Aug 11, 2010 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I am not worried about him
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by Patssuck456 on Aug 21, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree with mlmtampa on this one
Brantley’s health should be our #1 focus. Although we aren’t yet sure if Brantley will be as good as advertised, we do know he’s a helluva not better than #2 and #3. We are one injury away from 7-5 or 6-6 and that is a scary thought.
In that same vein, I hope that Brantely never runs the option and isn’t afraid to throw it away and run out of bounds!
Other than that, my only fear is optimism. We all know how ridiculous our freshman recruiting class is….now go ahead and add another 5-star since DuBose is pretty much a new freshman too….only he’s had a year to learn the offense.

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