Chomping at Bits: Florida’s fast start is resetting expectations

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Florida’s fast start resetting expectations: The peril of success? Also, the second link is less about expectations and more about specific predictions. (Pat Dooley, The Gainesville Sun | Jake Dreilinger, The Independent Florida Alligator)

Breaking down Florida’s defense against LSU: leli got our old friend Year2’s video in yesterday’s CAB, but the written post wasn’t up yet — so here that is. (David Wunderlich, Gator Country)

Gators want confidence, not arrogance at Vandy: On one hand, duh — but on the other, the ways Florida players have parroted Dan Mullen’s talk about improving, I do think this is less likely to be a trap game than some. (Graham Hall, The Gainesville Sun)

Florida trying to avoid trap game at Vandy: That said, this has all the hallmarks. (Mark Stine, The Independent Florida Alligator)

How hidden yardage is helping Florida: I’m not sure it’s even hidden? I rewatched the LSU game yesterday, and Tommy Townsend and Evan McPherson deserve a lot of credit for how the last five minutes went. (Bob Redman, Swamp247)

Homecoming for Thayer Hall: One of the best prep volleyball players in the history of the Palmetto State now heads back as a Gator. (Chris Harry, Florida Gators)