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Give an honest assessment of your team going into the season
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:38 am
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:38 am
Can be about any aspect of the program you choose.
For UF, I think Napier has really worked hard changing the discipline of the team, and he has also worked hard on the recruiting trail. Things that will ultimately pay off in the long run. Pertaining to this season, I think we will take a step back offensively, and I am worried about the depth of our front 7. I don't like playing a physical team in our opener as it will soften us up for the rest of the schedule.
For UF, I think Napier has really worked hard changing the discipline of the team, and he has also worked hard on the recruiting trail. Things that will ultimately pay off in the long run. Pertaining to this season, I think we will take a step back offensively, and I am worried about the depth of our front 7. I don't like playing a physical team in our opener as it will soften us up for the rest of the schedule.
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Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:40 am to bigDgator
Because of the portal, I do not know much about the Rebs. We are supposed to have a good running game this season with a few talented backs and experienced OL. However, I think we will really miss our two coordinators (Lebby and Durkin), who did a great job for us last season.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:41 am to bigDgator
I think they'll be okay, probably drop some WTF games due to the new coaching staff and new players trying to figure each other out.
There's also a lack of depth at several key positions, the most important being corner.
I see 7-5 or 8-4.
There's also a lack of depth at several key positions, the most important being corner.
I see 7-5 or 8-4.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:43 am to bigDgator
Tennessee:
Offense will be very good (second year in system will yield improvement). Defense will be average at best. Schedule is easier than last season. 8-4 is a reasonable expectation.
Offense will be very good (second year in system will yield improvement). Defense will be average at best. Schedule is easier than last season. 8-4 is a reasonable expectation.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:44 am to bigDgator
Despite having a disengaged coaching staff, we won 6 games last year and played some other ones tight. We lost some "starters" but none that were irreplaceable. The defensive line is loaded with future 1st rounders. I expect Brian Kellys discipline and intelligence to take make this team a lot better than people assume, and it all starts with week 1 against FSU. Great first challenge for the coach. If we lose that game, we may be in for a tough season.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:45 am to bigDgator
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For UF, I think Napier has really worked hard changing the discipline of the team, and he has also worked hard on the recruiting trail.
That's like looking into a mirror for what Kelly has done with LSU.
Still too many holes or question marks at some positions - corner, tight end, QB, center. If those are all answered fast enough, a 9 win season is reasonable.
I am curious about Kelly's influence on the offense. He obviously trusts Denbrock, but if he keeps his thumb down, it could hurt.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:47 am to bigDgator
Shouldn't lose a game.
Offense and defense are stout, key returnees, better leadership than last year.
If we show up say like the A&M game last year, dropping balls, giving up on routes and basically not giving a shite, we could lose a game.
Offense and defense are stout, key returnees, better leadership than last year.
If we show up say like the A&M game last year, dropping balls, giving up on routes and basically not giving a shite, we could lose a game.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:50 am to bigDgator
Complete wild card.
No one can forget the horrendous run defense in 2021 although it stabilized to a degree at year-end. Drink worked the portal and with the new DC, I think we'll see a marked improvement.
WR room is a strength with the addition of Burden and some other guys who didn't live up to expectations last year, getting healthy.
The biggest question mark is QB. Can Brady Cook get the ball to the receivers? If so, we should be adequate there.
I don't see how we can do anything but take a step back a the RB position, but we never thought Badie could step up and fill Rountree's shoes so who knows.
The offense was super conservative in '21. Drinkwitz says he's going to "open it up" in '22. Great if the O-Line can protect Cook and he can get the ball downfield.
Bottom line, I think we are improved but take no umbrage in the 5.5 over/under. Gotta show it on the field. We'll know more after K-State and even more after Auburn.
No one can forget the horrendous run defense in 2021 although it stabilized to a degree at year-end. Drink worked the portal and with the new DC, I think we'll see a marked improvement.
WR room is a strength with the addition of Burden and some other guys who didn't live up to expectations last year, getting healthy.
The biggest question mark is QB. Can Brady Cook get the ball to the receivers? If so, we should be adequate there.
I don't see how we can do anything but take a step back a the RB position, but we never thought Badie could step up and fill Rountree's shoes so who knows.
The offense was super conservative in '21. Drinkwitz says he's going to "open it up" in '22. Great if the O-Line can protect Cook and he can get the ball downfield.
Bottom line, I think we are improved but take no umbrage in the 5.5 over/under. Gotta show it on the field. We'll know more after K-State and even more after Auburn.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:51 am to bigDgator
For UGA I'm worried about the Punter. We lost possibly the best one in college football to the draft (yeah, our punter got drafted too) and the new guy looks like a new guy.
Only solution I can think of is for our offense to just not ever get to 4th down outside of FG range.
The rest is all good.
Only solution I can think of is for our offense to just not ever get to 4th down outside of FG range.
The rest is all good.
This post was edited on 8/23/22 at 11:57 am
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:52 am to bigDgator
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:53 am to bigDgator
Florida, not my team, and I'm not trying to trash talk, but Saban disciples don't usually do much in their first seasons. Kirby Smart damn near lost to Nichols State as a 45 point favorite.
Also Anthony Richardson is brittle. Best case scenario is that he misses some games and it gives Coach Napier a chance to get next year's quarterback ready, whoever that is.
Year 2 usually is piss or get off the pot in the SEC. Every SEC coach of the last 20 years who's won a conference title started kicking arse in year 2.
Don't have the exact data, but the number of SEC coaches to win the conference championship in their second season in the last 20 years is pretty nutty.
Also Anthony Richardson is brittle. Best case scenario is that he misses some games and it gives Coach Napier a chance to get next year's quarterback ready, whoever that is.
Year 2 usually is piss or get off the pot in the SEC. Every SEC coach of the last 20 years who's won a conference title started kicking arse in year 2.
Don't have the exact data, but the number of SEC coaches to win the conference championship in their second season in the last 20 years is pretty nutty.
This post was edited on 8/23/22 at 11:57 am
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:58 am to bigDgator
I think the OL will surprise and play really well, and hopefully we'll see a much improved ground game with a very good & healthy (finally) stable of RBs. D should be stout, and there is a newcomer on the DL I can't wait to see. Holy cow I can't wait until KO 
BTW BigD, are you gonna have a "Post a favorite #4" today?
BTW BigD, are you gonna have a "Post a favorite #4" today? This post was edited on 8/23/22 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 8/23/22 at 11:59 am to bigDgator
I think we are a 9-3 team if the QB play is average. The defense should be similar (more talent/less experience). The OL and skill talent should be improved (Evan Stewart to help out the downfield threat). But, with the importance of QB, our season will be determined by how that goes.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:02 pm to bigDgator
I have no clue. All I ask for is continuing program progression.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:06 pm to bigDgator
Should be a decent team.
Return a lot of experience at the Linebacker spot, the defensive line should be decent with our 2020 recruits that rotated in last season. Corners are a question mark.
Offensively I feel good about Will Levis at QB, our running back room should be in great shape. Slight concern as the offensive line continues to shuffle and we lost both tackles (All SEC Darian Kinard and Dare "What were you thinking" Rosenthal from last years team. We've got a lot of decent options but inexperience and position shuffle may take longer to gel.
The schedules soft as shite so 9 wins is probable barring a complete meltdown.
Edit to add: I have no idea what to make of the WR position but it honestly can't be any worse
Return a lot of experience at the Linebacker spot, the defensive line should be decent with our 2020 recruits that rotated in last season. Corners are a question mark.
Offensively I feel good about Will Levis at QB, our running back room should be in great shape. Slight concern as the offensive line continues to shuffle and we lost both tackles (All SEC Darian Kinard and Dare "What were you thinking" Rosenthal from last years team. We've got a lot of decent options but inexperience and position shuffle may take longer to gel.
The schedules soft as shite so 9 wins is probable barring a complete meltdown.
Edit to add: I have no idea what to make of the WR position but it honestly can't be any worse
This post was edited on 8/23/22 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:07 pm to bigDgator
Stout DL, insanely talented WR’s, literal unknown everywhere else.
On paper there is talent, but to promise it comes together is a branch too far for me to proclaim.
On paper there is talent, but to promise it comes together is a branch too far for me to proclaim.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:09 pm to bigDgator
Honest assessment ???
We are out of bubblegum !!!
We are out of bubblegum !!!
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:21 pm to bigDgator
Growing pains. Will lose 4 or 5. Likely be competitive in all. Hopefully the recruiting trend continues and the staff is able to implement good habits and systems, pieces are there for a quick 2-3 rebuild to get back to consistent top 10 presence.
Specifically, Oline and Linebacker are going to be hit or miss. Secondary will be better than expected. Dline and Receiver elite, Running back okay. Special teams better than expected. QB will be serviceable, but that is irrelevant if the line sucks, unless the QB has Burrow-like escapability.
Specifically, Oline and Linebacker are going to be hit or miss. Secondary will be better than expected. Dline and Receiver elite, Running back okay. Special teams better than expected. QB will be serviceable, but that is irrelevant if the line sucks, unless the QB has Burrow-like escapability.
This post was edited on 8/23/22 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:21 pm to bigDgator
Need a QB to take over and dominate.
Otherwise, Aggy will challenge Alabama for the West.
Otherwise, Aggy will challenge Alabama for the West.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:26 pm to bigDgator
Think the defense will be very good. Should be really strong at DB & solid but not deep at LB. DL is the question for me, most talented group on the team but green.
Offensive line and RB will be good. TE's will be young. WR group has talent but need to see it. QB can't be worse than last year, but that ain't saying much.
We have some dudes for sure. If somebody steps up at QB we'll be really good. If not, 8 & 4 will be painful.
Offensive line and RB will be good. TE's will be young. WR group has talent but need to see it. QB can't be worse than last year, but that ain't saying much.
We have some dudes for sure. If somebody steps up at QB we'll be really good. If not, 8 & 4 will be painful.
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