#1 Florida Gators vs FIU Golden Panthers
Saturday 9:30 PST
Howdy Gators:
We have completed the SEC campaign, and despite some horrible scares (thank you Justin Trattou, thank you Justin Trattou....), the Gators have emerged undefeated at 8-0 from conference play. Certainly there have been frustrations along the way, particularly in regards to our often woeful Offense (word has it that the "Fire Steve Adazzio" domain has already been purchased), but we should not minimize the achievement of running through the always-tough SEC unscathed. It's a milestone Florida hasn't attained since the National Championship season of 1996, and it paves the way for the Orange and Blue to make a run at the National Championship. Now if only we can notch one more league win against the unbeaten and equally talented Alabama Crimson Tide, that would truly cap a magical two-year run.
The Gators still have some work to do however before the matchup with Bama in December. While we will almost definitely make quick work of FIU this coming Saturday, there's still the matter of the pesky Seminoles. Yes, FSU has been uninspiring this season to say the least (actually, it's been quite a few years of mediocre football from the Garnet and Gold), but we must not forget that they demolished a fairly talented BYU team in Provo and will approach the game against Florida with a nothing-to-lose attitude. A win for Bobby Bowden would save his season and perhaps temporarily mute his many critics in Tallahassee and the media at large.
Come on out Saturday morning to watch the Gators face the 3-8 FIU Golden Panthers. Let's hope we put the massively overmatched opposition away early this week so we can rest our starters and keep everyone healthy. Personally, I would like to see a healthy dose of John Brantley this weekend so Tebow can get his health and head in order for much bigger challenges in the coming weeks.
Go Gators,
Courtney
Please note that the game will only be shown at Spitfire in Seattle (sorry Eastsiders), and will not be televised on network TV.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
#1 Florida Gators vs South Carolina
#1 Florida Gators vs South Carolina
Saturday 12:30 PST
Hello Gators:
The Gators are 9-0. That's quite an accomplishment. Something we might be missing when evaluating their performance this season. In the days before the internet, cell phones, sushi, rap music, low air fares, mega cruise ships and microbrews, the Gators not only didn't have an offense, they didn't even have a defense. Special Teams, nothing was special about those teams. No matter how you look at this season, the Gators have done a great job of winning. A win is a win is a win, that's all we will remember at the end of the season. We just need five more wins (some Florida teams never had this many wins in a season) and we will have another National Championship.
There is no doubt the offense has struggled this season. Percy Harvin hit the nail on the head when he said they need to take the pressure off Tebow by giving him more time in the pocket to run the offense. I think we'll have to be patient, but the offense will return soon. We'll probably have to rely on the greatest Gator defense ever to help us win. The old ball coach will have his hands full calling plays against this bunch. I can't wait for him to throw his visor again and grab the quaterback by the shoulder pads to chew him out after an interception. It will be a tough game on Saturday but the Gators will pull out another one.
When I went to Florida, Larry Rentz was the quarterback. After one Gator victory, we put up a big sign on the balcony of our dorm which read "There's no defense for Larry Rentz". While Larry was a good player, there truly is no defense for Tim Tebow. We have five more games to watch probably the best player ever to play college football. There's no doubt some of these games will be close, but we all know Superman wins in the end. Enjoy these last games. You will forever be telling your friends and family about him and what a great time it was to be a Florida Gator.
Go Gators,
Neil
President, Seattle Gator Club
Saturday 12:30 PST
Hello Gators:
The Gators are 9-0. That's quite an accomplishment. Something we might be missing when evaluating their performance this season. In the days before the internet, cell phones, sushi, rap music, low air fares, mega cruise ships and microbrews, the Gators not only didn't have an offense, they didn't even have a defense. Special Teams, nothing was special about those teams. No matter how you look at this season, the Gators have done a great job of winning. A win is a win is a win, that's all we will remember at the end of the season. We just need five more wins (some Florida teams never had this many wins in a season) and we will have another National Championship.
There is no doubt the offense has struggled this season. Percy Harvin hit the nail on the head when he said they need to take the pressure off Tebow by giving him more time in the pocket to run the offense. I think we'll have to be patient, but the offense will return soon. We'll probably have to rely on the greatest Gator defense ever to help us win. The old ball coach will have his hands full calling plays against this bunch. I can't wait for him to throw his visor again and grab the quaterback by the shoulder pads to chew him out after an interception. It will be a tough game on Saturday but the Gators will pull out another one.
When I went to Florida, Larry Rentz was the quarterback. After one Gator victory, we put up a big sign on the balcony of our dorm which read "There's no defense for Larry Rentz". While Larry was a good player, there truly is no defense for Tim Tebow. We have five more games to watch probably the best player ever to play college football. There's no doubt some of these games will be close, but we all know Superman wins in the end. Enjoy these last games. You will forever be telling your friends and family about him and what a great time it was to be a Florida Gator.
Go Gators,
Neil
President, Seattle Gator Club
Friday, November 6, 2009
#1 Florida Gators vs Vanderbilt Commodores
#1 Florida Gators vs Vanderbilt Commodores
Saturday 4:15 PST
Howdy Gators:
Going to have to make this a quick post again. I hope everyone is savoring the very nice win last week against the hated Georgia Bulldogs. The Offense finally came to life in Jacksonville, executing with the efficiency we have all come to expect. Tebow was virtually flawless in the effort, accounting for four scores while breaking Hershel Walker's SEC touchdown record. Certainly Tim did a ton to bolster his Heisman candidacy.
Come on out and watch Florida take the field against the Vanderbilt Commodores this weekend. The Gators have beaten Vandy 19 times straight and will almost certainly make it an even 20 this Saturday, as the squad from Nashville is quite weak this year and without their starting quarterback. This game could get exceedingly ugly for Lionel Richie and the Commodores, and should provide the Gators with further opportunity to hone their improving Offense.
Go Gators,
Courtney
Saturday 4:15 PST
Howdy Gators:
Going to have to make this a quick post again. I hope everyone is savoring the very nice win last week against the hated Georgia Bulldogs. The Offense finally came to life in Jacksonville, executing with the efficiency we have all come to expect. Tebow was virtually flawless in the effort, accounting for four scores while breaking Hershel Walker's SEC touchdown record. Certainly Tim did a ton to bolster his Heisman candidacy.
Come on out and watch Florida take the field against the Vanderbilt Commodores this weekend. The Gators have beaten Vandy 19 times straight and will almost certainly make it an even 20 this Saturday, as the squad from Nashville is quite weak this year and without their starting quarterback. This game could get exceedingly ugly for Lionel Richie and the Commodores, and should provide the Gators with further opportunity to hone their improving Offense.
Go Gators,
Courtney
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