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Kentucky week: A step closer to 1 straight

Posted on 9/1/18 at 10:47 pm
Posted by Gatorbait2008
Member since Aug 2015
27425 posts
Posted on 9/1/18 at 10:47 pm
This week needs to go ahead and skip ahead to next Saturday. Get to see how this seemingly improved group of kids does vs SEC lvl competition.

Really excited about what could lie ahead, but we all know excitement has died quickly from one game to another. So. Let's get the predictions out of the way. What score ya'll got vs our yearly whipping dog?
This post was edited on 9/9/18 at 6:12 pm
Posted by reel_gator8
Seminole,Fl
Member since May 2012
11060 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 5:15 am to
I expect a close game with UK, as usual. Their backup QB is pretty accurate and lets hope a hostile environment shakes him up. The starter Wilson may not play. CMU had great pass rush and brought the wood. CMU doesn't have a QB who knows what a forward pass is though.
Posted by slayerxing
Gainesville
Member since Feb 2010
11045 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 8:12 am to
Kentucky's offense is going to test the front 7, as they will run a lot and they have a few good runners.

The key for the defense this game will be not missing tackles, or if you are going to miss, at least slow him down until your buddies can get there. Snell is really good at breaking tackles.

They beat CMU 35-20 even while having a -4 turnover margin. CMU only managed 255 yards of offense and 13 offensive points off of those turnovers (they scored once on a fumble return).

Kentucky rushed for 299 yards.

Their passing attack looks questionable, but this is a tough unit with a decent defense and a hard-nosed offense. If they can keep UF's offense from getting comfortable, and keep the UF defense on the field with long drives, even if they don't always end in points, it'll be a close game.

Posted by Gatorbait2008
Member since Aug 2015
27425 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 10:05 am to
Its as usual. It's as usual when UF coaches suck. With good UF coaches it's a fun win
Posted by reel_gator8
Seminole,Fl
Member since May 2012
11060 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 10:21 am to
The only reason UK had that rushing yardage is because the CMU defense was on the field all day. The CMU QB was awful at passing. In the first half the CMU DL was in the Wildcat backfield a lot (hence the 4 turnovers in the first half). But 3 and outs doomed them.

Our offense should be able to stay on the field more and with a few explosive plays? It will be hard for UK to overcome and they don't want to be forced to throw. I still think its a close game....but if we hit enough long passes it might take the wind out of their sails. Lets see how our OL does.
Posted by slayerxing
Gainesville
Member since Feb 2010
11045 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 11:19 am to
UF should win this game.
Posted by boXerrumble
Member since Sep 2011
54317 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 11:25 am to
UK did not look impressive last night.

If UF's OL plays better, and the defense gets several starters back, I expect a fairly convincing win.

Something like UF 38-14.
Posted by Muthsera
Member since Jun 2017
7319 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 11:50 am to
I would like to say I expect a comfortable win, but in my heart of hearts, I know I'm expecting Franks to play tight and the OL to underperform.

24-20

Halftime tied 10-10, we pull away with the run game and a couple turnovers, UK scores a late TD but don't recover the inside kick.

If we play clean ball and win a 38-10 type game, then my enthusiasm will be off the charts.
Posted by reel_gator8
Seminole,Fl
Member since May 2012
11060 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 2:07 pm to
Box 38-14 type game is probably not going to happen. Stoops will have them fired up to snap the long winning streak we have over them. A ten point win would be excellent in my eyes. They ain't rolling over...they have scholarship players too.
Posted by slayerxing
Gainesville
Member since Feb 2010
11045 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 2:59 pm to
Guys - BE PREPARED

UF was outrushed 222-203 last night. The Ground game is still nowhere near where we need it to be and Kentucky has some good backs.
Posted by Gatorbait2008
Member since Aug 2015
27425 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 3:47 pm to
We threw a lot on purpose. I suspect the run game will be okay. Scarlett especially needs to hit the hole and stop dancing. We also saw great WR blocking which will be key. Also the first team defense didn't let those yards through. Kentucky isn't moving our nasty defensive line off the ball.
Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
39815 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 3:51 pm to
I created a Kentucky week thread but realized this was already made. Deleted mine and stickies yours.

Not to let my OCD show or anything but can you edit your title to say “Kentucky” somewhere? No biggie if not.
Posted by Gatorbait2008
Member since Aug 2015
27425 posts
Posted on 9/2/18 at 6:17 pm to
UF had I believe 170 rushing yards in the first half.

CSU had one decent play that entire half


Stats are misleading. We will be fine.
Posted by Louisiana Gator
Louisiana
Member since Apr 2012
726 posts
Posted on 9/3/18 at 12:08 am to
I'm feeling a 55-21 route coming.

Can't go 15-0 without starting 2-0!
Posted by dbuchanon
Member since Nov 2014
21044 posts
Posted on 9/3/18 at 11:48 am to
quote:

UF was outrushed 222-203 last night.


How much came after we took starters out?
Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
39815 posts
Posted on 9/3/18 at 12:00 pm to
How many of these will we get?

Posted by dbuchanon
Member since Nov 2014
21044 posts
Posted on 9/3/18 at 12:02 pm to
Many
Posted by slayerxing
Gainesville
Member since Feb 2010
11045 posts
Posted on 9/3/18 at 12:17 pm to
About 135.
Posted by BloodSweat&Beers
One Particular Harbor, Fl
Member since Jan 2012
9153 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 7:31 am to
Franks looked very poised and had command of the offense against an inferior opponent. Hopefully he can do it again.

UF needs to do better preventing the big run plays against UK. Only way UK wins is through the ground and pound.
Posted by atlgator
Jacksonville, Atlanta, Gainesville
Member since Aug 2014
5520 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:38 am to
Florida 41
Kentucky 17

Franks 14-22 210 yards 2 TD no picks

Scarlett 12 carries 105 yards 2 TD
Perine 8 carries 75 yards 1 TD
Davis 8 carries 70 yards
Pierce 6 carries 50 yards

Van Jefferson 3 catches 40 yards 1 TD
Tyrie Cleveland 3 catches 35 yards 1 TD
Trevon Grimes 2 catches 30 yards
Lucas Krull 3 catches 40 yards
Josh Hammond 2 catches 25 yards
Freddie Swain 1 catch 40 yards

McPherson 2-2 on field goals from 35 and 45 yards

Place your bets accordingly fellas.
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