We were also-rans for several decades; started winning championships in only the last 20 years. We need to mature as fans.
That's what I meant Saturday night by knowing my job and doing it. My job as a fan is to show up at games and cheer the Gators. I would NEVER boo the Gators. Those who do need to have a long talk with themselves. A. Leon Polhill, Gator "I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn't know." - Mark Twain ________________________________ From: "oli...@bobparks.com" <oli...@bobparks.com> To: Gator Talk <gatortalk@googlegroups.com> Sent: Mon, October 11, 2010 4:51:36 PM Subject: Re: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] Gatornews From The Gainesville SUN For10/11 3:00PM Edition, Courtesy of Shane Ford It's pretty crappy about the booing. Gator fans don't boo. Or, shouldn't. That's what you expect from semis or worse, Philadelphia fans. I shudder to think what the recruits' impression was. And, it was so fickle. Read Pat Dooley's account of that last scoring drive. It was something like, boo boo cheer cheer boo boo boo, etc. We had a lot of good recruits there too. That's not helping get them signed. It's not our birthright to win the NC every year. I'm reminded why Spurrier left. Zeb, do you think he'd even consider coming back to UF? Anyone think that? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ________________________________ From: "Ken Kirkley" <k...@kirkley.net> Sender: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:39:26 -0500 To: <gatortalk@googlegroups.com> ReplyTo: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] Gatornews From The Gainesville SUN For 10/11 3:00PM Edition, Courtesy of Shane Ford I find this quote interesting, usually Meyer says that all playcalling is a discussion and he has final say. This time he says I'm involved... Meyer said he heard the fans booing the play calling at Saturday night's loss to LSU. “I think (Steve Addazio) has a tough job,” Meyer said. “Obviously he can handle it. I'm very involved in the offense as well. ... An offense minus big plays is tough in this day and age. How do you create big plays? You get guys loose and hit ‘em when they're open.” ________________________________ From: gatorn...@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatorn...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Shane Ford Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 3:18 PM To: gatorn...@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatornews] Gatornews From The Gainesville SUN For 10/11 3:00PM Edition, Courtesy of Shane Ford Plenty of work to do, Meyer says By Jeff Barlis Gainesville SUN Online Sports Editor Published: Monday, October 11, 2010 at 1:08 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 11, 2010 at 1:08 p.m. Floridacoach Urban Meyer knows his team is lacking in some areas, but work at practice is the key to turning around a struggling team, he said. “We win championships as a team, and we fight through adversity as a team,” Meyer said Monday. “I just want to make sure we avoid the poison that affects college football teams.” Meyer addressed several points at his weekly meeting with the news media Monday at UF: “I don't feel like we played great defense. “Red-zone efficiency is not where we want it. Lack of explosive plays ... we're void of those right now. And taking care of the football. Those are the core values of how to win a game. “We're not having those home-run shots. (Jeff) Demps being banged up, we see a guy like (Andre) Debose can get some things done. Meyer was not happy with the production of his offensive line. “I don't think we played great,” he said. “Very inconsistent. It seems the moment you get one group back, then the skill positions get banged up. We're anxious to get everyone back. “LSU became a blitz-a-thon. There are ways to relieve pressure ... but we didn't do those things very well.” On the injury front, Meyer said Demps is feeling a lot better, but wasn't ready for the LSU game. Offensive lineman Jon Halapio is doubtful after surgery on his fractured finger Sunday. QB John Brantley has a sore shoulder to go along with sore ribs and a sprained thumb. Safety Matt Elam and wide receiver Deonte Thompson have concussions and are day-to-day. Meyer said he heard the fans booing the play calling at Saturday night's loss to LSU. “I think (Steve Addazio) has a tough job,” Meyer said. “Obviously he can handle it. I'm very involved in the offense as well. ... An offense minus big plays is tough in this day and age. How do you create big plays? You get guys loose and hit ‘em when they're open.” -- 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 -- 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 -- 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
