prepared for Kentucky in a way most would never imagine. They
actually used crowd noise (not the kind with bouncing
balls and squeaky sneakers, either). This weekend will be the most
excited that Wildcats fans have been about their football team in a
while, and should result in a packed house and the kind of
atmosphere usually reserved for Rupp Arena.
it odd that Kentucky is ranked above the Gators, but it would be
viewed as an upset if they beat UF? That says a lot for the poll
system, which merely reacts to trends and numbers rather than rank
the nation's best teams in order. I'm not saying the Gators should
be ranked higher, it's just an interesting thought.
rested after a bye week and looking to rebound from their two
straight losses. Wide receiver Percy Harvin has had "his best week
of practice," according to coach Urban Meyer.
first time in a while has certainly helped, Meyer said Harvin has
had some help from another source as well - former NFL wideout
Chris Carter.
little deal," Meyer said. "They talk to each other and they spent
some time together. Chris always talks about taking your game to
the next level, and he's on of those guys that Percy admires.
Another fact is that Percy is 100 percent healthy as well."
WILDCATS
reappeared on the UF stat sheet two weeks ago against LSU with a
12-carry, 79-yard performance against one of the nation's top
rushing defenses. This week he'll face the country's No. 99 rushing
defense.
but they're playing against the Gators so they might step up their
game a little more," Moore said. "Any team going against the
defending national champions is going to step their game up a
little bit just to beat us. I feel like if I get the opportunity to
run the ball, I could."
Tamme will be a priority for the Gators defense. Tamme's size,
speed and hands pose a threat to opposing defenses, and UF will
have to focus on him to slow down quarterback Andre' Woodson and
the UK passing attack.
because they use him a lot on mismatches," UF safety Tony Joiner
said. "You have to be aware of who is guarding him and the
situations because they are going to try to get the ball to
him."
and the other talented UK wideouts will be unlike anything the
Gators have faced this season, a fact Joiner is trying to help his
young teammates in the secondary understand.
young guys to understand what they're about to face because it's
their first year," he said. "Every week they face something new,
and this is a quarterback who is bringing something new to the
table. We've just got to get ready in practice and by watching him
on film."
