re: Florida - Tell me about your team

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the 2020 O was significantly better passing than the 2009 O, but 2009 was significantly better rushing. I actually don't think that the 2009 was much better than the 2020 O, if at all.

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The 2009 team played the following ranked passing defenses:

#8
#9
#10
#12
#17

This team has faced:
#117 (#71 total defense)
#119 ((#124 total defense)

Nowhere near the competition to even judge, but 2009 will come out way above.

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The 2009 team played the following ranked passing defenses:

#8
#9
#10
#12
#17

This team has faced:
#117 (#71 total defense)
#119 ((#124 total defense)

Nowhere near the competition to even judge, but 2009 will come out way above.

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I was comparing 2020 to 2009? But my original post said "since" meaning that there hasnt been an O at Florida this good SINCE those two teams, meaning the 2020 and 2009 offenses were at least as good as the 2026 offense.

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But my original post said "since" meaning that there hasnt been an O at Florida this good SINCE those two teams, meaning the 2020 and 2009 offenses were at least as good as the 2026 offense.

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Yeah no shite.

That's why I said "possibly" for 2020 and "no" for 2009.

If you just look at stats - particularly over what is effectively a 1-game schedule for the #71 ranked defense - without putting any additional context it makes this pretty meaningless.

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Yeah no shite.

That's why I said "possibly" for 2020 and "no" for 2009.

If you just look at stats - particularly over what is effectively a 1-game schedule for the #71 ranked defense - without putting any additional context it makes this pretty meaningless.

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Right, and I stated "the offense looks better than..." "Looks" is not a definitive word in this context. Its a word that would indicate that I don't know this as a fact, but its my perception at the moment, and that my perception can change. And its not like its some kind of hot take either. UF's offense has been bollocks the past 5 years.

Pheww, complimenting the Gators is tough work when it comes to Gator fans apparently

I have not seen any games this year, do y'all play more ball control with the Baugh run attack or is the offense more quick strike

Controlling time of possession could be crucial in this one

This is one of my biggest concerns about the game. And honestly, our lack of success in first down makes zero sense with Baugh and our screen game. But it's been consistent.

Baugh is the best RB in the country. Clark is very solid as RB2 and will likely be our starter next year.

Philo is good. He's not a top tier elite college QB like Chambliss or Mensah from what he's shown so far but he's 10x better than Lagway. Takes care of the ball and is accurate. His two interceptions this year were bobbled passes from the WR/RB, not his fault. He can run pretty well for more of a pocket passer but that obviously isn't his main strength.

Oline seems decent this year, better than I expected, but it isn't elite. They can be beat, especially the tackles against a good EDGE. Biggest issue from that group is penalties and the Center occasionally snapping it 10 ft too high.

WRs loaded with talent. I believe Brown and Wilson will both be top 1-2 round draft picks. Singleton, our big "free agent" acquisition hasn't played yet due to injury and is questionable for this game. When he gets healthy and all three of those guys are on the field it would be hard to rank many Wideout trios over those 3 IMO. Stockton is Philo's safety blanket from GT and has been good as WR3 for us while Singleton has been out.

TEs haven't had a lot of targets in the passing game, seems like they aren't a major part of our pass attack, but they are on the field a lot to block which they do well.

Defense struggled against Auburn. The linebackers which were good last year seem to be in a slump this year, especially in coverage. The Dline has gotten a lot of sacks but this is IMO a misleading stat; take away those random big plays and watch them and you'll see little push and the QB having all day to throw. Ton of talent there with Woods and the new British guy that I won't even attempt to spell his name. If they get going I think the DL can improve as year goes on. Run defense is solid when the guys are locked in.

The DBs are the weakest link. They have had a few blown coverages already this year. There's talent there but whether they just stink, Brad White's scheme is awful, the DL is giving the QB all day to throw, or a mix of all three, it's obvious you beat this defense by throwing on them.

Special teams are strong. Solid kicker, great punter (which we have hardly had to use this year so far), and Brown is a weapon at PR.

I do not expect us to win this game unless Ole Miss really does have a letdown game and plays really flat, while we at the same time are sharp and clean up the penalties. Could it happen? It's in the Swamp, anything can happen. If Ole Miss plays to their capabilities I think it will be tough for us to compete with Chambliss.

-Elite skill players. VB3 looks like the second coming of Percy Harvin. You already know about Baugh.
-Philo has looked great at QB, don’t care about competition I’ve seen enough shitty qb play over the years to know the difference.
-Trenches are questionable
-secondary has looked elite and shitty at the same time
-special teams is above average

Why? I agree with that.

Just as Lagway looked better than Anthony Richardson. I wouldn't have said our offense was the best since 2020 based on that alone.