UF taking what defense allows? Not a chance
By MATT WATTS | Sep. 20, 2011It started against Florida Atlantic in the opener, carried over into the UAB game, and came to a head after beating Tennessee.
It started against Florida Atlantic in the opener, carried over into the UAB game, and came to a head after beating Tennessee.
Florida’s offense has thrived from the opening act in each game, in part because the players have received simple instructions: follow the script.
On the Gators’ defense, some players are more visible than others.
Tom: We’re three games into Will Muschamp’s first season and finally have our first Southeastern Conference game under our belts, so we’re starting to get an idea of Florida’s offensive identity. To this point, it’s been a heavy dose of running backs, both on handoffs and in the passing game, but the receivers have been a non-factor.
It was a different atmosphere with a different feel and different stakes for Florida, but it was the same old, same old for Chris Rainey.
Maybe the Gators didn’t approach Saturday’s matchup against the Volunteers like any other game.
Florida coach Will Muschamp was thrilled after beating Tennessee 33-23 in The Swamp on Saturday, but he wasn’t happy with the excessive number of penalties the Gators racked up.
It was a different atmosphere with a different feel and different stakes for Florida, but it was the same old, same old for Chris Rainey.
Tennessee is more than just Tyler Bray, despite what you have read this week.
When Charlie Weis took over at Notre Dame, he said the Fighting Irish would have a “decided schematic advantage” over their opponents.
Both coach Will Muschamp and defensive coordinator Dan Quinn have said they want to see more production out of sophomore linebacker Ronald Powell.
Picture this.
Linebacker Dee Finley had his first appearance before a judge on Tuesday morning after he was arrested Monday on charges of driving on a suspended license and resisting arrest with violence, a third-degree felony.
John Brantley has taken plenty of criticism the last two years, but his gift-giving ability was never a point of contention until Tuesday.
It’s almost The Third Saturday in September.
A 295-pound void in the Gators’ front seven will be filled this weekend.
When it comes to rivalry games, Will Muschamp is more subdued than his predecessor.
GREG: Even as Chris Rainey darts over, around and past would-be tacklers, some people take away more concern than optimism.