anybody else see what I saw?
Hello to all my fellow Gators out there with the Orange & Blues. This is my first post, although I am opinionated and can foresee putting some thoughts out there in the future. By the way, I appreciate being able to read alligator army during this tough season and know I'm not the only one out here grieving. Thanx for your contributions. My purpose here today is to point out something that I feel has been costly to the Gators, and is 100% correctable. For the second straight game, Charlie Weis has gone to the well with Chris Rainey on too many consecutive plays, resulting in lost yardage and the ending of drives. Against Vandy, I was at the game, could see Rainey was gassed from 40 rows up. He had just completed several productive plays in a row, and was holding onto his thigh pads for support. Rather than look downfield or call on any one of several backs waiting patiently in the wings, he calls for #1 again. Lost yardage, drive killer. So, does Weis see this while breaking down film and make corrections to his approach? Apparently not, as he repeats his actions against SC. This is what really gets me hot! He had a chance to see it against Vandy, when it didn't cost us anything. But to come right back the next week, in a crucial junction in the game, and run Rainey on too many consecutive plays is ridiculous. If the back is built like a wide receiver, you cant call his number like he's an NFL running back. Why do we have that stable of backs? I am definitely part of the "Play Gillislee!" club, but really anyone fresh would do. It has been noted that Rainey missed the audible to switch the side of the play, possibly because he was trying to catch his breath! This isnt his fault, it is human nature, and poor player management. So, following play, screen pass to Rainey(loss of yards). I read where Koehne missed his block, but if Rainey is full go, he's pretty good in open space, 1 on 1. A gassed Rainey is easily dropped with one mitt from an opposing player. I think Charlie Weis needs to clock in. We know he is renowned for play calling against defenses, but his attention to detail has been lacking. Dont even get me started on pulling a warmed up Brisset in favor of a cold and confused Driskel @ LSU. That is a post for another day,
Please be kind and use good grammar.
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I noticed the same thing about Rainey.
Before the play where he missed Brantley’s audible and went the wrong way, I was writing a comment about how gassed he looked.
It’s patently obvious to everyone except the coaching staff that neither Demps or Rainey can be the every down back. I doubt Gillislee is either. It’s got to be a committee, and Weis doesn’t really get that.
Oh, come on. Don't leave your uncle T-bag hangin'.
Yeah, the same thing has happened with Demps a lot. They both get gassed, but then they still play the next 2-3 plays and any momentum is lost.
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Ive noticed the same thing
Usually Demps and Rainey are running to the outside. So a 5 yard gain for them is like 20+ yard sprints over and over.
Surprisingly the defense did rotate A LOT on the line, and considering how well they played besides the 2nd QT it seemed to work. Hopefully this “Occupy Gillislee” will work and well see 3 or even 4-5 HBs the next two games.
T
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Funny
I don’t remember Rainey ever playing in the Vandy game. In fact I know he didn’t.
Perfect (pur-fec-t): the only person on earth, besides Tim Tebow, in the 21st century to be without fault is gatorhippy.
lol
Yep. He didn’t play one down in the Vandy game.
Listen to them, the children of the night. What sweet music they make.
Demps, Rainey
Ah whats the difference. lol
"When you argue correctly, you're never wrong."-Nick Naylor
Rainey was out for Vandy...
…and Brissett was pulled for Driskel in the Auburn game.
But with how shitty every game has been, I can see how it all blurs together.
by GoGators82 on Nov 15, 2011 10:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Rainey was out for Vandy…
I think most of us noticed that. But like I said before, Demps and Rainey get left in the game when they are clearly gasping for air when we have a stable of running backs to take spell Demps or Rainey, same difference.
"When you argue correctly, you're never wrong."-Nick Naylor
I am probably the last person to say this
Grammar/Spell check would really help your article, not to mention a little more effort on research.
If you read some of my comments, I am by far grammar police. Just trying to help out.
"When you argue correctly, you're never wrong."-Nick Naylor
No biggie
I got your point. Ever since Mike has gotten on campus he shown great flashes in the game, in fact all his runs seem to be great flashes, but there most be something more going on that we don’t know about as to why two coaching regimes almost refuse to use him and instead try to send their smallest players into the pile.
Here’s hoping Mike Davis or Matt Jones can hold us over till we get Kelvin Taylor and form a three headed monster at tailback.
Perfect (pur-fec-t): the only person on earth, besides Tim Tebow, in the 21st century to be without fault is gatorhippy.

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