Yeah, I pretty much agree with Scott. Our defense did everything you could
have asked against some really talented kids. No touchdowns, one field goal and
under 150 yards of offense given up. What's not to like? Hawaii scored more
points against us than the Canes.
I think our offense was out of sync, but that was because they were confused by
the aggressive, unpredictable style of defense the Canes were using. In my
mind, it all came down to the offensive line. It doesn't matter how fast you
are as a ball carrier if a linebacker is in your face before you even get the
handoff. I agree it wasn't fun watching the Miami defense pour through our line
so often, but here's the thing. We adjusted over the course of the game (or
perhaps we were better conditioned), because by the end, Tebow was getting
enough protection to actually complete regular planned passes... and our
offense did score 24 points. Think about that... 24 points when they were
confused and harassed throughout most of the game. What's our upside limit? I
still think we'll see the offense we've all been talking about before this year
is over.
Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: Mary Weigly
To: Gatortalk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 12:19 PM
Subject: [gatortalk] Re: 23 point game...
hear hear!
Sitting in the stands, it was tough to gauge the game. Was our offense out
of sync? Was the play-calling not adjusted to what scUM was giving us? Were
we just lethargic? Is scUM's defensive front that good? Is our offensive line
that bad (I'm resisting naming names, here :-))? Probably a little of
everything. It seemed like the fans showed up ready to do their part, but by
the second quarter it felt like we were just waiting for the team to give us
anything to cheer about.
I agree with whoever was reminded of the NC Tenn team, because I also felt
that the Gators never panicked. They were very workmanlike on offense, and
kept plugging away until things finally clicked. That being said, I don't want
to see this in many more games, as the level of competition will only increase
and I don't need any more anxiety.
As Helen noted, the weather was unusually hot and humid for a late game.
Also, the new band uniforms are really really nice.
As we were walking back to the car and I was rethinking the game, I realized
how crazy our expectations have gotten. I felt like we didn't play very well,
etc., but the bottom line is: we won by 23 (covering the spread) and held them
to a field goal. It may not have been as easy or dominant as I would have
liked, but by most realistic measures, it was a butt-kicking, and today scUM
and fsu fans are crying that we ran up the scorre. SWEET! :-)
Mary
On Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 10:05 AM, Scott Lucas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
--- Gatorrrrrr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> People are finding ways to move the ball on us.
> and that's bad.. very very bad.
>
They are?!?! we gave up less than 150 yards for the
WHOLE game!!! they didn't score a touchdown at all!!!
Yeah, the game was slow... you all were expecting
offensive fireworks and maybe you all bought ito the
"no one can stop Florida's offense" hype, but open
your eyes and look at what really happened... Your
expectations were so high, anything less than 500
yards of offense is a disappointment...
We won the [EMAIL PROTECTED] game people!!!! we covered the
spread!! we did what the bookies said we could do but
maybe not what the media said, but who believe them
anyway?
They didn't move the ball... they had some long
frustrating, dink and dunk passing and 3 yard runs
that amounted to what? NOTHING!
We won! Focus on the Vols.
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