" You shoulda seen me at the game Cee... Everytime our D was up... I would just repeat "turnover turnover turnover turnover turnover". When the lady next to me didnt think I was having heart failure... she thought i was crazy Im sure. lol
On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 1:59 PM, Cecilia <gator...@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I don't believe they have, and we keep begging for a defensive score > every game. ;-) > > Cee > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Woody <gatorrr...@gmail.com> > *To:* gatortalk@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:27 PM > *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: "Just win" > > Has the D had a TD this year? I would be surprised if they didnt... but I > dont recall one. > > Woody > > > > > On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Ken Kirkley <k...@kirkley.net> wrote: > >> If Tebow doesn't fumble on the 2 against UT, we are up 31-6 and win >> going away. If Cooper doesn't drop a TD bomb last week and we don't fumble >> twice and miss a field goal, we win going away. We have to force teams to >> throw to force turnovers and right now they are staying close (or leading) >> by playing ball control. >> >> Stop making mistakes and start opening up the offense a bit and everyone >> will start talking about how we have finally gotten into our rhythm. >> >> *Ken K* >> *MNGator* >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] *On >> Behalf Of *oli...@bobparks.com >> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:57 AM >> *To:* Gator Talk >> >> *Subject:* [gatortalk] Re: "Just win" >> >> We're really playing pretty much like we have every season since Meyer >> has been at UF. >> Although we may be a bit more conservative than usual we're doing what we >> do in the beginning of the season. >> By the end, when we get to Alabama, I suspect the offense will gel into >> the machine it is capable of being. And the defense, there's no worry there. >> I know, they have a 1 quarter let down. Take that away and they've allowed 3 >> touchdowns for the season. >> As I mentioned earlier, let's let Bammy carry that AP albatross awhile. >> Maybe we'll loosen up a little more and have the big finish to the season >> we've come to expect. >> >> Steve is right. The big blowouts are fan generated expectations. Yes, a >> win is a win. Let's enjoy the ride. >> >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >> ------------------------------ >> *From: *Steve McKibben <augiega...@yahoo.com> >> *Date: *Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:28:31 -0700 (PDT) >> *To: *<gatortalk@googlegroups.com> >> *Subject: *[gatortalk] Re: "Just win" >> >> --- On *Wed, 10/21/09, Woody <gatorrr...@gmail.com>* wrote: >> >> A win is a win is a win... Ill take em. But is anyone else getting the >> impression that that mentality may be setting us back? >> >> The fan base more than the team, IMO >> >> - We're #1... and so long as we win we're in. But will that remain >> true if Bama or whoever shows to be more impressive as the season continues? >> >> If it's only Bama that leapfrogs us (and keep in mind they've only done >> that in the AP poll so far, which is NOT a component of the BCS poll which >> selects the participants in the title game), then, if we "just win" out, >> we'll get to decide the "BCS semi-final" on the field with them. To carry >> that further, even if we were to drop to #4 in the BCS, a win over a #1 Bama >> would likely get us back in the top 2. #3 or better at that point and it's >> win, we're in. >> >> - these problems are not just due to Tebows concussion.. that cannot be >> an excuse.. he's been on his game. But the entire game cannot rest on his >> shoulders. >> >> I'll be interested to see if we run the read option play this week. >> That's where Tebow puts the ball in the tailback's belly as if he's running >> a dive play then, depending on his read, can pull it out and run it wide, >> and possibly pitch it to the trailer. We were killing Kentucky with that >> pay, and (ostensibly) to protect Tebow, we have not run it since. We were >> able to gash LSU with the straight dive, but Arkansas schemed to take that >> away, and we struggled on the ground against them for the most part. >> >> - "just win" because the entire year is going to be a struggle because >> they are not as good of a team as we thought. That atleast seems to be >> true... >> >> And that could be true - especially if the "as good of a team as we >> thought" part means as good as those hyper inflated "best team ever" >> expectations. >> >> - "just win" because Addazzio is still getting his feet wet as a OC and >> is going through a learning curve, hence why we are not very productive. >> Maybe he's playin it too safe and doesnt wanna screw up? >> >> While he's the OC, our plays are scripted called, and reviewed by >> committee and Meyer has the final say. Not saying the old OL coach doesn't >> like to give his hosses the opportunity to play smashmouth, but I think if >> anyone is reigning in the playcalling, it's probably Meyer. >> >> look..I know meyer isnt happy that we arent happy with just accepting a >> win... i dont think thats what we are up in arms about... Im not so sure >> thats the case at all... i think everyone of us would accept a win... but I >> do think this mentality of "just go in and get out with a win" may be the >> wrong mindset. I think it also shows that Meyer doesnt have that much >> confidence in this team or someone that is keeping them from being a >> dominant figure. >> >> Last year we were very good at not turing the ball over and also very >> good at taking it away. That gave our offense a lot of short fields (and in >> many cases defensive scores) that allowed our naturally conservative coaches >> to loosen up a bit. This year, so far at least, we are minus in the turnover >> column, and therefore are looking at longer fields in tighter games, so the >> conservative nature shines through. If we'll start getting some timely >> turnovers, or more importantly, stop giving them away I think you'll feel a >> lot better about the scoreboard. >> >> Again.. maybe im thinking too far into it all >> >> A long drive after a tight game will do that! >> >> ... but right now.. Miss St game is scaring the hell outta me. >> >> Until proven otherwise, the only game on our schedule that I don't think >> we can possibly lose is FIU. By the same token, despite all of our current >> watrs, we're capable of, and in fact, SHOULD be able to win all of them! >> >> >> --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
