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UT - Fla...How does this game look to everyone?
Posted on 7/4/12 at 7:47 am
Posted on 7/4/12 at 7:47 am
Looking for unbiased opinions. How does this game look to everyone?
I think this is the game that decides Dooley's fate. Florida is as low as they have been in a long time. Vegas has the game as a Pickem. Game is in Knoxville. Florida's offense has too many question marks. Tennessee's defense will not be very good. Can UT score 24-28 points on the Gator defense? If so, I think they can pull it off. If not, it is going to be another long season in Knoxville.
I think the Vols have to beat Florida to win 7-8 games. It looks like USCe, UGA, and Alabama will be losses. Mizzou, Moo State, and Florida could go either way and the Vols should win the other six.
I think this is the game that decides Dooley's fate. Florida is as low as they have been in a long time. Vegas has the game as a Pickem. Game is in Knoxville. Florida's offense has too many question marks. Tennessee's defense will not be very good. Can UT score 24-28 points on the Gator defense? If so, I think they can pull it off. If not, it is going to be another long season in Knoxville.
I think the Vols have to beat Florida to win 7-8 games. It looks like USCe, UGA, and Alabama will be losses. Mizzou, Moo State, and Florida could go either way and the Vols should win the other six.
This post was edited on 7/4/12 at 8:14 am
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Posted on 7/4/12 at 8:11 am to ericberryistheman
UT fanbase is more divided than ever. the season must start sizzling hot by beating both NC State and Florida.
if not, UT fanbase will be united about their stance on Dooley.
if not, UT fanbase will be united about their stance on Dooley.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 8:18 am to ericberryistheman
Here is the honest opinion of a Gator who follows college football and knows the SEC: UT & UF shared the same problem last year of not being able to run the ball well...actually UT hasnt been running the ball like the old Fulmer days of 2001 imho.
UT has a very good qb who has started games, UF has two very talented young qbs who were fed to the wolves because of injury to Brantley last year. WRs...big edge to UT, RBs...even probably, TE? UF has Jordan Reed OL? Edge to UF with four starters back and the fifth starter has had starting experience.
Defense is where UF will make UT throw the ball more than they want to. The one key stat that says everything is which team has the most rushing yds at end of game? Simple. Whichever team outrushes will win the game. Qbs and wrs wont win the game.
Now...do I think UT can win? Yes. Will they? I really dont know...UT has struggled offensively for some time...our offense is only suffering post Tebow letdown in running. Being in Knoxvegas is a real plus for UT...Dooley is in pickle if he cant win...look at who UT beat last year, not exactly a killers row and UF also feasted on lambs to an extent.
Should be a great SEC contest with the pigskin in the air and hard hitting.
UT can outrush UF if they get a two TD lead and run a lot of draw plays and belly dives and run clock...opting to throw on third downs if need be. UF on the otherhand will try to make UT convert third and longs...putting pressure on Bray. He will know what aftershave our defensive line is wearing by games end. Because its a road game...defense is where we need to win the battle and create turnovers and quiet the crowd...Im sure we will have nickle package 90% of the time.
UT has a very good qb who has started games, UF has two very talented young qbs who were fed to the wolves because of injury to Brantley last year. WRs...big edge to UT, RBs...even probably, TE? UF has Jordan Reed OL? Edge to UF with four starters back and the fifth starter has had starting experience.
Defense is where UF will make UT throw the ball more than they want to. The one key stat that says everything is which team has the most rushing yds at end of game? Simple. Whichever team outrushes will win the game. Qbs and wrs wont win the game.
Now...do I think UT can win? Yes. Will they? I really dont know...UT has struggled offensively for some time...our offense is only suffering post Tebow letdown in running. Being in Knoxvegas is a real plus for UT...Dooley is in pickle if he cant win...look at who UT beat last year, not exactly a killers row and UF also feasted on lambs to an extent.
Should be a great SEC contest with the pigskin in the air and hard hitting.
UT can outrush UF if they get a two TD lead and run a lot of draw plays and belly dives and run clock...opting to throw on third downs if need be. UF on the otherhand will try to make UT convert third and longs...putting pressure on Bray. He will know what aftershave our defensive line is wearing by games end. Because its a road game...defense is where we need to win the battle and create turnovers and quiet the crowd...Im sure we will have nickle package 90% of the time.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 4:16 pm to reel_gator8
quote:I'd say it's even. Tennessee returns everyone from a good pass blocking line. Maturity was an issue with run blocking because the line is/was young. Another year in the weight room will really help these guys reach their potential. Plus we added some much needed depth. Everything else is spot on and good post.
OL? Edge to UF with four starters back and the fifth starter has had starting experience.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 4:27 pm to ericberryistheman
Close game, I'll still give the edge to UF because of my bias.
2 things that could hurt us are playing @ A&M the week before and if it's a night game.
2 things that could hurt us are playing @ A&M the week before and if it's a night game.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 4:31 pm to USMC Gators
I like UT in this one. I don't like UT...just in this one.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 4:33 pm to ericberryistheman
Pillow fight
Posted on 7/4/12 at 4:39 pm to ericberryistheman
It is an interesting match up. I am looking forward to it.
There is a misconception we have a weak line. They didn't run the ball well last year, which isn't entirely the OL's fault. They do get some of the blame, but our RBs were weak last year as well, which lead to the poor running.
We all expect UT to have a strong offense, and we all expect UF to have a strong defense.
I believe the game will be won on the other sides of the ball. Meaning, who will play better, UF's offense or UT's defense.
I believe any reasonable fan would agree it is way to early to predict anything in this game.
I'd like to see how we look against NC State, and I'd like to see how UF handles the trip to College Station before predicting anything with this game.
There is a misconception we have a weak line. They didn't run the ball well last year, which isn't entirely the OL's fault. They do get some of the blame, but our RBs were weak last year as well, which lead to the poor running.
We all expect UT to have a strong offense, and we all expect UF to have a strong defense.
I believe the game will be won on the other sides of the ball. Meaning, who will play better, UF's offense or UT's defense.
I believe any reasonable fan would agree it is way to early to predict anything in this game.
I'd like to see how we look against NC State, and I'd like to see how UF handles the trip to College Station before predicting anything with this game.
This post was edited on 7/4/12 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 7/4/12 at 4:39 pm to Stonehog
Battle for 5th place in the East
Posted on 7/4/12 at 6:13 pm to SterlingBrooks
you will be changing your tune soon enough.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 6:33 pm to SterlingBrooks
ok....since USC travels to the Swamp. BTW, just for some of you young turks out there...you dont always base Ws because of what the team did the previous year. We had a first year coach who changed us from spread to pro offense and had a lot of underclassmen and by the time the season started we had about 68 or schollys on the team. Boom ran off the non believers and even an AA cornerback who couldnt stop smoking.
So, go ahead and predict a battle for 5th in the east...just dont let it sting too much if that bites you.
So, go ahead and predict a battle for 5th in the east...just dont let it sting too much if that bites you.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 6:43 pm to reel_gator8
Well it wouldnt be a South Carolina football season if we didnt lose to at least one team we were supposed to beat.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 6:59 pm to SterlingBrooks
Tennessee, better qb
Posted on 7/4/12 at 7:01 pm to ericberryistheman
UT-UF looks to be a very uninteresting game that will not be worthy of it's CBS time slot that week.
It would be like watching Mike Tyson box tonight instead of when he was 20.
It would be like watching Mike Tyson box tonight instead of when he was 20.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 7:11 pm to ericberryistheman
Posted on 7/4/12 at 7:25 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
You don't have to worry, this game will not be on CBS, it will be on ESPN. And go to hell
Posted on 7/4/12 at 7:36 pm to ericberryistheman
Posted on 7/4/12 at 7:45 pm to ericberryistheman
Either a retard fight or a cripple fight. Not sure which though.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 7:47 pm to ericberryistheman
its gonna be like watching two tards try to hump a door knob
Posted on 7/4/12 at 8:02 pm to ericberryistheman
Marshmallow fight.
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