Chomping At Bits: John Brantley's Ankle In Aircast, Has Arm Injury
by Andy Hutchins on Nov 7, 2011 5:10 PM EST
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John Brantley, playing through pain: Sure, he has an ankle in an aircast and an arm that took "a good shot," but, hey, he's the best Florida's got. (@osgators | Antonya English, Gator Report/St. Petersburg Times)
Pistol proves successful: Charlie Weis knows how to get creative. (Robbie Andreu, Gainesville Sun)
Jeff Demps, SEC Offensive Player of the Week: I think Trent Richardson did more against a less forgiving defense, but, hey, I'm no gift horse dentist. (GatorZone)
David Lerner to receive Dick Schaap Sportsman of the Year Award: Which seems like a significantly bigger deal if you don't know it's basically just for athletes with Crohn's disease. (GatorZone)
Marquis Maze blames camera wire for his own failure: I understand being upset about getting hosed by one of the best punts ever and a coach that put you on the field despite a gimpy ankle, but, hey, c'mon. (John Pennington, Mr. SEC)
After the jump, the Gators video of the day, which you should probably be able to figure out in half a second, considering what week this is.
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To really get a true sense of how loud and generally emotional that moment was, you gotta watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpKy73Rojr8
I was sitting about half a section to the left of this video’s location. It’s my favorite in-game moment I’ve seen as a Gator, makes me misty-eyed just thinking about it.
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Oh man
I was in the student section next the band.
by ParadigmShift35 on Nov 7, 2011 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
I was in the South Carolina section...
as one of my friends who works up there got a bunch of tickets. I still remember how we stood there, dumbfounded in the amazement of what had just happened, for at least a half hour after the final whistle. It was simply the amazing moment I’ve experienced as a Gator in a stadium or arena, even over the two basketball National Championships.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Nov 7, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
Yep
my favorite moment ever. Well, maybe Dec 31st, 2009- 6:30 AM Jan 1, 2010 on Bourbon Street. That was pretty fun.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Nov 7, 2011 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
The Cock Block
was, for many years, the single greatest experience I have ever been first hand witness to and the loudest I have ever heard the swamp.
The only sporting moment that now ranks above that play, was two summers back when I was in Pretoria to see Landon Donovan score the winner against Algeria in extra time.
But the cock block still ranks #2 all time on my list.
The only sporting moment that now ranks above that play, was two summers back when I was in Pretoria to see Landon Donovan score the winner against Algeria in extra time.
Awesome! I was in a bar (drinking roughly a beer every ten minutes) with about 20 other people. Yeah, it was like 9am … but so what!
That entire game was great. So close so many times … and then … Donovan!
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Actually is you check the picture on my profle
that’s me holding the game ball Donovan kicked into the crowd.
my YouTube vid catching the ball here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TITLProductions#p/u/5/t-J8DBwUyLk
That is freaking awesome! Man … that must have been great.
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That’s cool because that is from the opposite side of the field from the TV version. First time I had seen it from that angle. Good stuff right there.
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Wow
Yeah, that Donovan goal must have been amazing. I think the World Cup is the only event that can compare to the passion of college football
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Just my personal opinion, but I think the World Cup, Champions League, Confed Cup … and the like, even the majority of derbies in Europe, might (probably, most likely) have college football beat.
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Indeed.
Americans tend to be too lazy and individually motivated to get into the crazy stuff soccer fans do.
Fenerbahce (Turkey) fans pre-game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON7I-nyrLQ8
My favorite stadium in the world, after the Swamp of course. The Westfalenstadion (even the name is awesome) in Dortmund.
Oh, come on. Don't leave your uncle T-bag hangin'.
Yeah, the Turkish fans are great. Pretty much all of the UEFA countries and leagues have great atmospheres (the top tiers, and even some of the smaller leagues).
But I’m a Genoa supporter, so I’m kind of biased. Stadio Luigi Ferraris (nicknamed The Marassi).
But, I’ve watched a few Dortmund games on TV (Champions League) over the past few years. Plus, the greatest soccer game I’ve ever seen was played there. That game of course being the 2006 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final match between Italy and Germany.
I believe, that was the first time the German national team had ever lost in Dortmund.
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Genoa! That's awesome.
Love the color scheme of their kits. They’ve always seemed like they’re removed from the problems that plague Serie A. Maybe that’s just because I don’t watch it that often, but Genoa’s always had some of the most level headed and cool fans in Italy, to me.
Oh, come on. Don't leave your uncle T-bag hangin'.
Yeah, their color scheme is awesome.
They’ve been involved in their share of scandals (had to play in Serie C1 because of it a year or two before the big Italian football scandal of 2006) but other than that, they’ve been clean. Aside from fudging accounting numbers … but all Italian teams do that. So do most European teams, which is why UEFA came up with that rule about spending that goes into effect next year.
The fans, are awesome. Case in point, this:
http://hypervocal.com/news/2011/why-italy-must-think-american-sports-rivalries-are-so-cute/
Which includes a video. When the other Serie A team that plays in the city was relegated to Serie B at the end of last season, the Genoa fans held a mock funeral for them! How freaking great is that!
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Anyone who thinks Brantley's ok
consider that he “could have” come back according to Muschamp, but he didn’t. In a tight game. That probably meant the difference between a losing season, and a potential winning one (bowl games could still hurt Florida). He’s not ok at all.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Nov 7, 2011 6:04 PM EST reply actions
getting hosed by one of the best punts ever
If Maze caught it, it wouldn’t have even gone 50. Just a dumb decision on whoever put him out there.
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I can't imagine that wasn't ultimately Saban's call.
And it was one of the best punts ever because it bounced.
by Andy Hutchins on Nov 8, 2011 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
And the wire…
Haha.
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but, hey, he’s the best Florida’s got.
Yes. I will take a one legged, one armed, lost eye-sight in one eye, deaf in one ear John Brantley over any other option we have. I love John Brantley 2.0!!!!! Wheel his ass out there in a wheel chair for the SC game and let’s go!
Coach Muschamp: Laying the Boom down on your a.....
Offensively speaking
Muschamp has been defending the O-line and the whole offense for that matter in recent weeks. Before that he spoke of ‘being more aggressive’
I’m wondering which offense they will install this week.
Garnet and Black Attack is talking about USCe’s spread option ability. After seeing the Vandy game I’m hoping we stall them – stop the run and make this a grindfest. Who ever gets the most rushing yards, etc.
Yeah, that spread-option stuff from Carolina over there is interesting to say the least.
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