Lloyd Christmas Gator: There is a non zero chance UF wins the natty. I will cling to that minute possibility as long as the possibility exists. The longer I cling the more I enjoy the season.
"Texas looks to be the toughest out" Gator:
11-1
We lose to the horns 31 to 32 but come back and beat the "steer" out of them 45 - 24 in the SECCG!
Ya heard it here first!
"Special Teams coach and Natty on!" Gator : The Gators have sufficient talent to go far! Games are often won or lost by special teams play. I suspect we could play a number of close games that could go either way. Because we don't have a ST coach, I bet Florida loses a few close ones--some we should not lose as well as a few upsets!
"ESPN has our schedule ranked number 1. That's good, right?" Gator:
I'm usually a bit on the pessimistic side, but after reviewing our schedule again, I think we can do well. Yes, it's tough, but not insurmountable, and we have important games at home that we can win.
All we need is just a decent defense and offensive line, and I think this team can take off. Everything else is in place.
Starting to doubt Billy Gator: If this guy loses a single game this season due to STs or game management inadequacies, he will rightfully look like an amateur HC. It will be talked about by the media world and would be terrible publicity which he brought on himself, but also his team. Seria no bueno.
"Show some respect. Though I agree he sucks." Gator: I disliked this post not because of the content but for using the phrase: "If this guy..." in reference to our head coach Billy Napier. He has a name and he still has my respect in spite of some shortcomings. But I too would be very disappointed if self inflicted wounds, such as those you described, were still a regular issue in the 2024 season.
"First week of October and natty still on" Gator: With a 12 team playoff, a lot of teams will feel they have a shot at getting into the playoff for most of the season until they get to 3-4 loses, which will actually make the season much more exciting. Imagine how exciting it would be if we had a normal playoff system? Like the ones they do in all levels of Football for Pee Wee to the NFL.
"Special Teams coach is a waste" Gator: I go counter to your opinion. We have enough analyst input. Most of special teams is won by the work in the offseason and during the week. The performance is just a reflection of what happened during the week, and one "on field" coach is not going to be making snap decisions that will win that many games or lose that many games. We can't afford to take away an on field defensive coach to fill a special teams only role. In the past that could have been a recruiting specialist in kind of a dual role. That just isn't needed any more.
"When Billy makes mistakes it just shows he's just like Kirby, fellas" Gator: There will be errors, and that doesn't mean that the coach is an idiot. These are young men who make mistakes. Kirby Smart has made baffling gaffes. Our fan baseand our trolls are too prone to knee jerk reactions.
"Texas looks to be the toughest out" Gator:
11-1
We lose to the horns 31 to 32 but come back and beat the "steer" out of them 45 - 24 in the SECCG!
Ya heard it here first!
"Special Teams coach and Natty on!" Gator : The Gators have sufficient talent to go far! Games are often won or lost by special teams play. I suspect we could play a number of close games that could go either way. Because we don't have a ST coach, I bet Florida loses a few close ones--some we should not lose as well as a few upsets!
"ESPN has our schedule ranked number 1. That's good, right?" Gator:
I'm usually a bit on the pessimistic side, but after reviewing our schedule again, I think we can do well. Yes, it's tough, but not insurmountable, and we have important games at home that we can win.
All we need is just a decent defense and offensive line, and I think this team can take off. Everything else is in place.
Starting to doubt Billy Gator: If this guy loses a single game this season due to STs or game management inadequacies, he will rightfully look like an amateur HC. It will be talked about by the media world and would be terrible publicity which he brought on himself, but also his team. Seria no bueno.
"Show some respect. Though I agree he sucks." Gator: I disliked this post not because of the content but for using the phrase: "If this guy..." in reference to our head coach Billy Napier. He has a name and he still has my respect in spite of some shortcomings. But I too would be very disappointed if self inflicted wounds, such as those you described, were still a regular issue in the 2024 season.
"First week of October and natty still on" Gator: With a 12 team playoff, a lot of teams will feel they have a shot at getting into the playoff for most of the season until they get to 3-4 loses, which will actually make the season much more exciting. Imagine how exciting it would be if we had a normal playoff system? Like the ones they do in all levels of Football for Pee Wee to the NFL.
"Special Teams coach is a waste" Gator: I go counter to your opinion. We have enough analyst input. Most of special teams is won by the work in the offseason and during the week. The performance is just a reflection of what happened during the week, and one "on field" coach is not going to be making snap decisions that will win that many games or lose that many games. We can't afford to take away an on field defensive coach to fill a special teams only role. In the past that could have been a recruiting specialist in kind of a dual role. That just isn't needed any more.
"When Billy makes mistakes it just shows he's just like Kirby, fellas" Gator: There will be errors, and that doesn't mean that the coach is an idiot. These are young men who make mistakes. Kirby Smart has made baffling gaffes. Our fan baseand our trolls are too prone to knee jerk reactions.
