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re: Last time Florida played a non conference road game outside of the state of Florida: 1991
Posted on 4/5/19 at 4:13 pm to DawgsLife
Posted on 4/5/19 at 4:13 pm to DawgsLife
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Does it matter? Are games at FSU and Miami easier because we’re from the same state?
Meh... OP focused on the wrong thing here... Mullen's comments are laughable, not specifically because of the failure to leave the state, but because no one needs to "catch up to Florida" with regards to scheduling... particularly not Georgia.
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Between 2006 and 2020, the Bulldogs will have played two non-conference Power 5 opponents in the same regular season 11 of 15 years.
That’s not even including a game with a No. 5-ranked Boise State team in 2011.
Florida, meanwhile, has scheduled two non-conference Power 5 opponents in the same regular season in four of the past 15 campaigns. Those teams are Miami (2008, 2013, 2019) and Michigan (2017) in addition to their annual game with Florida State.
Mullen, however, chose to zero-in on Georgia’s recent announcement about adding Florida State in 2027-2028 — a program that Gators play annually.
“We play Florida State, so people are trying to catch up to us, with how tough our schedule is, to be honest with you,” Mullen said, according to the Orlando Sentinel. “We play Florida State every year, right? Georgia is playing them. They’re trying to catch up to us, I guess. Toughen their schedule.”
Mullen is right about Georgia coach Kirby Smart’s intent to add marquee opponents to future Bulldogs’ slate.
But there’s not much catching up to be done when one considers UGA’s recent scheduling history compared with other top SEC schools.
Alabama has scheduled more than one Power 5 non-conference opponent in the same regular season in the 2006-2020 window just once, in 2010 (Penn State and Duke).
Tennessee hasn’t had any seasons since 2006 where it has played two non-conference games against Power 5 competition in the same regular season. The Vols have had two seasons since then — including this one — where they haven’t played any Power 5 non-conference competition in the regular season.
Auburn, like Tennessee, hasn’t had any regular seasons since 2006 where it has played two non-conference games against Power 5 competition.
Closer look at Georgia football future schedules through 2030
Georgia might have even more occasions with two or more Power 5 non-conference teams in a regular season had opponents not backed out. Memorandum of understanding deals with other programs, such as Ohio State and Penn State, fell through after those programs made coaching changes.
Personally, I'm on record as saying I don't necessarily agree with the current scheduling approach, and Mullen is wise to try and sidestep the question... but his response was transparent, and more so corny as frick... He's a budget dad-joke attempt at your new Spurrier "hot take" machine. Spurrier was at least funny and accurate when he quipped... Mullen is just dumb.
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Posted on 4/5/19 at 4:16 pm to WildTchoupitoulas
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Does that matter? What if it did happen?
"If"???? This is the narritive now? LMAO
Ok,"IF"it happens just call it a 2 game home series,capech?
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But the reason it's used in sports, is because people associated with sports usually aren't English majors.
So sports journalist didn't take English classes in college? You sure about that? And the term has nothing to do with proper English anyway.Its a descriptive term.
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That's just it, generally you shouldn't have to explain something so simple
Everyone I've ever used the term around has understood it.
I think you're really getting your panties in a wad over nothing.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 4:39 pm to RD Dawg
Most of you numbskulls wouldn't know football unless it were stuck up your arse...but that might be a delight to some.
History lesson and pay freaking attention: we play UGA every year in Jax, so we lose income that we could generate at home, then OOC - girls school every other year, that doesn't leave much for scheduling, we HAVE to play six home games to pay bills and of course we would rather play seven.
We play the girls school this year at the Swamp or we could have never pulled off playing the Univ of New Jawsey @ Coral Gables. We don't need to defend our scheduling and I know someone just has an itch because they jelly of us.
History lesson and pay freaking attention: we play UGA every year in Jax, so we lose income that we could generate at home, then OOC - girls school every other year, that doesn't leave much for scheduling, we HAVE to play six home games to pay bills and of course we would rather play seven.
We play the girls school this year at the Swamp or we could have never pulled off playing the Univ of New Jawsey @ Coral Gables. We don't need to defend our scheduling and I know someone just has an itch because they jelly of us.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 4:43 pm to RD Dawg
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"If"???? This is the narritive now? LMAO
If you're going to try to come off like some liberal, pseudo-intellectual, English major, learn to spell the trendy catch phrases before you use them.
It's a hypothetical set up to make a broader point.
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So sports journalist didn't take English classes in college?
By "take", do you mean actually attend?
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Its a descriptive term.
That's my whole point, it's not very descriptive at all.
But I'll have to just let this rest, you just don't seem to understand my 'narritive'.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 4:46 pm to RD Dawg
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What? They've been called "home and home" since I stated watching CFB in the '80's and it makes complete sense.
Are both games played in the same stadium in a "home and home" series? No, no they aren't. Home and away is logically the best description, but here I am, arguing with a Dwag on a Friday evening...
Posted on 4/5/19 at 4:51 pm to real_gator8
reel... err... real... I like ya old fella, but you're barking up the wrong tree if you want sympathy.
News flash, so do we.
We play the nerds... you're not special in this regard. Point this out to SEC schools not named UGA, South Carolina, or Kentucky if you want...
Well that's just silly... you could damn near "pay the bills" on TV money alone
See my post above. In the last 15 years, UGA has still played 2 P5 opponents 11 times (not including #5 ranked Boise). Florida just 4 times. And it's likely to continue down that path given Mullen's approach to scheduling at Miss State... I don't even fault you for it. I don't agree with Kirby's philosophy right now, because the committee hasn't shown that they give 2 shits about strength of schedule yet. But... he could also be right and perhaps he's just reading the tea leaves better than everyone else... We'll find out one way or the other.
I mean... you don't need to, but you do need to be able to provide a rational basis for your coach's dumbass remarks or acknowledge that they were dumb... either is fine. I can't speak for everyone, but I'm certainly not jealous of Florida Football in 2019...
Unrelated to this, but since I can't post on UF boards, any recommendations on place to rent some fishing gear and post up for an afternoon in Tampa? I've gotta head down for a meeting with a client and will have an afternoon free... thought I might go try and toss a few lines out if the weather cooperates.
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we play UGA every year in Jax, so we lose income that we could generate at home
News flash, so do we.
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then OOC - girls school every other year,
We play the nerds... you're not special in this regard. Point this out to SEC schools not named UGA, South Carolina, or Kentucky if you want...
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we HAVE to play six home games to pay bills and of course we would rather play seven.
Well that's just silly... you could damn near "pay the bills" on TV money alone
See my post above. In the last 15 years, UGA has still played 2 P5 opponents 11 times (not including #5 ranked Boise). Florida just 4 times. And it's likely to continue down that path given Mullen's approach to scheduling at Miss State... I don't even fault you for it. I don't agree with Kirby's philosophy right now, because the committee hasn't shown that they give 2 shits about strength of schedule yet. But... he could also be right and perhaps he's just reading the tea leaves better than everyone else... We'll find out one way or the other.
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We don't need to defend our scheduling and I know someone just has an itch because they jelly of us.
I mean... you don't need to, but you do need to be able to provide a rational basis for your coach's dumbass remarks or acknowledge that they were dumb... either is fine. I can't speak for everyone, but I'm certainly not jealous of Florida Football in 2019...
Unrelated to this, but since I can't post on UF boards, any recommendations on place to rent some fishing gear and post up for an afternoon in Tampa? I've gotta head down for a meeting with a client and will have an afternoon free... thought I might go try and toss a few lines out if the weather cooperates.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 4:59 pm to fibonaccisquared
"UF should play 2 P5 OOC every year, even though no other SEC program does that!" 
Posted on 4/5/19 at 5:05 pm to fibonaccisquared
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We play the nerds
FSU had a streak of finishing in the top 5 nationally 14 years in a row. They’ve won 3 national titles in the time period since our last out of conference out of state road game. Georgia Tech is not on par with Florida State, even if FSU is on a downturn right now.
This is such a tired take. Florida consistently plays a top 25 SOS in America. We don’t need to go out of state for road games. We’ve shown we’ll play our big OOC rival, we’ll go play at Miami, and we’re going to play big time neutral site games. These home and homes are a blast and we have some about to be announced according to our athletic director, but Jesus Christ there’s nothing to rip on Florida about when it comes to our schedule.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 5:08 pm to Korin
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UF should play 2 P5 OOC every year, even though no other SEC program does that!"
They want Florida’s schedule to look something like this:
Vs. Miami
Maryland
@ Kentucky
Tennessee
Auburn
@ LSU
@ South Carolina
Vs. Georgia
@ Missouri
Vanderbilt
@ Oklahoma
Florida State
Posted on 4/5/19 at 5:12 pm to fibonaccisquared
Is Georgia the new LSU starting schedule threads in the off season? What universe am I in?
Posted on 4/5/19 at 5:28 pm to bigDgator
Kirby is totally in Mullen's head. I knew it when I saw he called a flea-flicker when UGA played UF this year.
To be honest, I never actually hated Florida until now. No matter who their coach is they can't see to carry themselves with class or dignity.
Mullen will eat every single word for years to come. I cannot wait to embarrass them again this year.
To be honest, I never actually hated Florida until now. No matter who their coach is they can't see to carry themselves with class or dignity.
Mullen will eat every single word for years to come. I cannot wait to embarrass them again this year.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 5:29 pm to Korin
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"UF should play 2 P5 OOC every year, even though no other SEC program does that!"
Uh. Did you even read my post? I don't even think WE should be playing 2 P5 opponents... I just said that Mullen's comments were asinine... No one needs to catch up to UF scheduling, particularly not UGA...
Posted on 4/5/19 at 5:34 pm to atlgator
In the same 15 year time period, Tech played FSU 5 times... And Tech went 3-2 against them with every game decided by single digits IIRC...
They are (or were now that CPJ is gone) a pain in the arse team to play.
Read above... I'm not ripping UF for their schedule. I'm ripping UF because Mullen is a fricking buffoon. He's a walking dad joke... And not a good one.
They are (or were now that CPJ is gone) a pain in the arse team to play.
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but Jesus Christ there’s nothing to rip on Florida about when it comes to our schedule.
Read above... I'm not ripping UF for their schedule. I'm ripping UF because Mullen is a fricking buffoon. He's a walking dad joke... And not a good one.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:18 pm to jodeaux
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Kirby is totally in Mullen's head.
It's the other way around. Pencil-dick Kirby has been trying to hire everyone from our nutritionist to DBs coach, along with offering recruits purely because they show Florida interest.
Now he's trying to schedule FSU.
If anyone has someone on their mind, it's Kirby.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 9:43 pm to fibonaccisquared
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Mullen is just dumb
Yeah and Kirby Smart is a modern day Isaac Newton. Let’s compare IQ’s. I bet Kang Kirby is at the bottom of the conference.
This post was edited on 4/5/19 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 4/5/19 at 9:46 pm to WildTchoupitoulas
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LSU signed a home and away series with Texas."
"LSU signed a home and home series with Texas."
When you look at both of them, the first one just seems more clear right off the bat.
Not at all i see the second one.
But thats just because I’ve heard it for all my life
Posted on 4/5/19 at 9:50 pm to jodeaux
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kirby is totally in Mullen's head.
Yeah because Mullen is the one hiring Georgia Nutritionist and DB coaches. Kirby knows what’s brewing in Gainesville, and he’s doing everything he can to stop it. FYI it’s not working, your time is over mutt. Enjoy the last two wins while you still can.
This post was edited on 4/5/19 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 4/5/19 at 10:46 pm to GatorBait24
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Yeah and Kirby Smart is a modern day Isaac Newton. Let’s compare IQ’s. I bet Kang Kirby is at the bottom of the conference.
When you don't have a means of refuting what's been said... I suppose this is one approach.Posted on 4/5/19 at 11:11 pm to fibonaccisquared
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When you don't have a means of refuting what's been said... I suppose this is one approach
Mullen is corny and he’s just jabbing because he’s cocky. He doesn’t really believe what he’s saying, he’s playing to the crowd. I really don’t pay attention to what he says, I just want him to win, and I think he’s going too. Big. He can be corny or whatever just win, so I’m not sure there is anything to refute.
Posted on 4/6/19 at 8:57 am to WildTchoupitoulas
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If you're going to try to come off like some liberal, pseudo-intellectual, English major, learn to spell the trendy catch phrases before you use them.
Boy,you really got me there.
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It's a hypothetical set up to make a broader point.
What? It's freaking REALITY.You still can't defend your argument.
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That's my whole point, it's not very descriptive at all.
You still haven't made a coherent point in this entire discussion.
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By "take", do you mean actually attend?
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WTF are you talking about? Once again,why do sports journalist use the term?
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