Moody leaves his mark on UT
Sep. 19, 2008KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Emmanuel Moody said he doesn't care about being a feature back. He just wants to have a role on a team.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Emmanuel Moody said he doesn't care about being a feature back. He just wants to have a role on a team.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - It's fair to say that the rivalry between UF and Tennessee has become anything but competitive.
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Forget about those other two games. Hawaii and Miami were merely warm-ups.
Forget about those other two games. Hawaii and Miami were merely warm-ups.
It's still up for debate whether UF's secondary has improved to become a reliable unit, but one thing is certain: Wandering near the Gators' safeties poses an imminent health risk.
DEFENSIVE TACKLES: The defensive tackles were widely thought to be the Gators' weakest position heading into the season, and Meyer said he is still not happy with their progress.
Good luck, Southeastern Conference.
After sitting out the first two games of the season with a shoulder injury, senior offensive lineman Jim Tartt will play in Saturday's game against Tennessee, coach Urban Meyer said.
The No. 1 question filtering through The Swamp during UF's 26-3 win against Miami last week was probably, "Where's Emmanuel Moody?"
The memories of last year's Auburn loss continue to stick with him.
UF sophomore running back Emmanuel Moody came to the Gators expecting more playing time than he got at Southern Cal.
It sure didn't take long for questions about UF's running game to resurface. Just a week after running over Hawaii's defense, the Gators' running backs combined for just seven yards rushing Saturday against Miami.
It seemed harmless at the time, but UF's field goal with a victory already in hand against Miami on Saturday night has started a small war of words.
This time, Aaron Hernandez was ready.
Entering Saturday's duel between UF and Miami, the prevailing logic was that redshirt freshman quarterback Robert Marve and freshman Jacory Harris would wilt under the bright lights of Florida Field.
Urban Meyer seems to have figured out a sure-fire way to win games at UF: block a punt.
Tim Tebow teetered back and forth on his feet for a moment and let out an "ummm."
It wasn't the first time that "SEC" chants rained down onto Florida Field. But this time, there was something different about them.
Urban Meyer seems to have figured out a sure-fire way to win games at Florida: block a punt.