#1 Florida Gators vs FIU Golden Panthers

#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.