To beat Alabama, Florida must pound it
By GREG LUCA | Sep. 29, 2011Charlie Weis and Florida’s offense will face a unique challenge when Alabama enters The Swamp on Saturday.
Charlie Weis and Florida’s offense will face a unique challenge when Alabama enters The Swamp on Saturday.
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Last year, after driving 74 yards in 11 plays on the team’s first possession, Florida faced a fourth and goal from the Alabama 2-yard line. Instead of attempting a game-tying field goal, the Gators went for the touchdown, a statement score.
The Gators have yet to fall behind in a game this year, much less face serious adversity. That could change Saturday, when No. 12 Florida takes on No. 3 Alabama.
Were it not for Nick Saban, Will Muschamp might still be calling plays at Valdosta State.
Welcome back. We have plenty of questions about this weekend’s game against No. 3 Alabama, so let’s get right to them.
When the Gators study the Crimson Tide on film, all they see are nameless, faceless numbers.
Gators center Jonotthan Harrison believes this week’s matchup with No. 3 Alabama will be all about the battle at the line of scrimmage.
Tyler: The Gators have not proven much yet. Yes, Florida is 4-0 and looked great last week against Kentucky. Florida started 4-0 last year, including a dominating win against Kentucky. Then, they played Alabama. Then, the season spiraled out of control.
Will Muschamp isn’t a big “Star Wars” fan, so forgive him for being unfamiliar with the term “padawan” — a Jedi’s apprentice.
Coach Will Muschamp is doing everything he can to keep Florida’s two most important playmakers healthy.
While Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps remained the focal point of the offense against Kentucky, the Gators did something they had not done all season: go vertical.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Florida’s one-man show on offense turned into an ensemble performance Saturday night.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jaye Howard has reunited with a place he had not visited in six years: the end zone.
LEXINGTON, KY. — Jaye Howard has reunited with a place he had not visited in six years: the end zone.
Josh Clemons has been asked to run through some narrow holes this season. Those lanes are only going to close up more come Saturday.
With a 12-hour road trip to beautiful Lexington, Ky., on the horizon, we’re going to get right to it this week.
For all the pressure and scrutiny John Brantley was under in 2010, Florida’s senior quarterback might have the easiest job in football right now.
Before Marcus Roberson could start as a true freshman, he had to learn how to properly prepare for a game, not just physically, but mentally.
Kentucky coach Joker Phillips knows his team has a real challenge on its hands this weekend.