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Ask The Quarterback - John Reaves, AKA Lane Kiffen's father in law (G):
Written by John Reaves, October 11, 2013
Each week former Gator All-American quarterback John Reaves answers your questions about football and the Florida Gators.
1. In terms of an offense “clicking,” what percentage of that is based solely on QB play? 30% due to QB? 40%? As much as 50%? Assuming it’s a balanced offense in terms of run/pass. – Robbers
It depends on what the percentage is based on quarterback play. Against Arkansas we gained 240 yards passing and threw three TD passes but we only rushed for 115 yards. So you could say that the QB had a hand in 67% of the production. But it’s a team sport. You need a good O-line, good Backs & Receivers and a good QB. As well as a good scheme and play calling. It all goes hand in hand. And without a good defense and special teams it’s hard to outscore everybody.
2. Fast forward to next summer: You are the new QB coach at UF. You coached QB’s along with SOS who you have great appreciation for him as a QB coach. You learned a lot from SOS in developing QB’s. (A) How would you handle the two QB’s that enter summer assuming Jeff makes a full recovery and returns from his injury? He is talented. He lost his job due to an injury. His replacement did a very good job. (B) What would you do to improve Jeff as a QB?
(C) Do you think Jeff can make the changes to improve as a QB and challenge for the starting position?
(D) Would playing both of them be an option you would consider? — Rockledgegator
It depends on what happens the rest of the season, the off season conditioning program, spring practice and then the private summer workouts they go through by themselves. Say we win the SEC East, go to a BCS Bowl and win it, then everything goes well in the offseason up to Fall practice. It would be hard not to start practice in August without Tyler Murphy #1 on the depth chart.
I think Jeff can improve as a QB. For instance, in 1984 with the Tampa Bay Bandits I started the season and we went 3-0. We lost the fourth game at Denver in the snow in overtime when I threw a pick six to lose it. The next week Coach (Steve) Spurrier started Wayne Peace and we lost to the Birmingham Stallions. The following week we trailed the Philadelphia Stars 21-0 after the first quarter and Coach Spurrier put me back in. I learned a new perspective from the bench, one – most importantly – that we had a great tight end named Marvin Harvey that I had not been utilizing. I saw him catch passes from Wayne and said, “Wow, he’s good!” When I got back in he became one of my favorite receivers and we went on to win nine straight games. I was much better after having been benched, but I was fortunate to get another chance.
I don’t like to alternate QB’s because I think it limits the starter from getting in a rhythm. We could use Jeff in the Wildcat as a change of pace if he doesn’t win the job back.
3. How do you see the development of Tyler Murphy going forward? How about the backups fro this spring? How would you handle the competition? — MrB-Gator.
Tyler is developing quite rapidly. He is still a little late on the corner throws and high on the 15-20 yard crosses but he has made some excellent throws. The touchdown pass he threw in the two-minute drill to Solomon Patton was an excellent throw. He stepped up in the pocket and put it perfectly on Patton’s outside number with touch and zip. All Solomon had to do was turn it out and up to turn it into a spectacular YAC touchdown.
The offseason program and spring practice is the time for the backups to get better. If they don’t get playing time then it has to be done in practice, but depth is certainly as issue with no experience now with backup QB’s.
4. Let´s say Murphy tosses an early INT at LSU and his confidence goes out the window. What does the OC or coach need to do to pump up his confidence? Can an early TO completely derail a QB´s ability to lead the team to victory? — gator_nica
Should Tyler make an early mistake such as an interception or fumble that leads to LSU points. This is reckoning time. You have to be mentally tough and have amnesia when it comes to mistakes. If you dwell on them you may be too tentative and not good for awhile so you have to let it go. The makeup that Tyler has shown so far does not indicate that he will lose his poise. Surely somewhere along the line mistakes will be made. That’s football. The good teams and good players overcome their mistakes.
5. What improvement have you seen in Tyler Murphy’s game since the Tennessee game? — klmbs
I have witnessed a steady progression in Tyler’s game from the Tennessee game onward. He continues to impress with his field generalship, footwork, ball handling, passing, scrambling and running. He’s showing outstanding leadership and the whole team and coaching staff is responding to him. I think he’s also become quite a favorite with the Gator Nation.
6. Two questions:
#1. How would you rank the following attributes of a successful qb?:
a. Football IQ (reading defenses, calling plays at the line)
b. Football instincts (pocket presence, determining whether to throw or run, etc.)
c. Arm strength
d. Running ability
#2. We seem to never throw the ball up for our wr’s to make a play or make back shoulder throws to covered receivers. It seems our qb’s are more about waiting on wr’s to be open than throwing to a spot. Is this based more on our qb’s abilities or the offense that is being called. — njgator11
I think you have it in good order.
1. Football IQ reading defenses and being prepared to change play at line of scrimmage; getting a pre-snap read on the way to the line of scrimmage.
2. Football instincts such as pocket presence, moving in the pocket, making accurate throws, ball security and picking the right time to throw or take off running. Sometimes it’s better to throw it away and punt. You have to remember that we have a good defense, so sometimes you have to turn it over to the defense and get to the sideline to start working on the next series.
3. Arm strength. You have to be able to make all the throws: screens, short passes, intermediate and deep. Timing is critical. Know what you’re doing and take your steps and throw it!!!
4. Running ability. What a bonus this is to have a QB that can run. Tyler and Jeff are excellent runners.
Question 2: We haven’t thrown many deep balls and that’s something you have to work on. I used to throw posts over the wide receivers’ head behind him until Coach Spurrier said aim one yard inside the opposite hash. When I did that I started to hit them.
I don’t recall Tyler throwing a fade route yet vs. bump and run. That’s when you have to zip it in at a trajectory just over the defender’s head to your wide receiver. If they cornerback is overplaying then the back shoulder fade comes in. It takes a lot of work and timing. Hopefully they’re dedicating practice time to it.
Remember this: NCAA rules only allow 20 hours a week for meetings, weight lifting, practice time and playing the game, so time is of the essence!!!
Thanks for your questions. Go Gators … Beat LSU.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 14:04:26 GMT -5
Odell Beckham Jr. when asked how LSU was going to respond to losing 14-6 to UF last season: "We're going to put our foot on their throat, just never let up." See it at about 3:15 of the video: www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10102673093481265
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 14:13:21 GMT -5
By Pat Dooley Staff writer
Published: Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1:15 p.m.
Florida and LSU have a track record of winning in each other’s stadium. Since 2000, both teams are 3-3 at home and on the road in this series.
For LSU to get a win it badly needs, here are the five things the Tigers need to do:
The Tigers
1. Hit some passes early.
LSU’s offense is on a roll mainly because Zach Mettenberger is firing on all cylinders. But what makes the passing game effective is that you have to game plan for the many backs LSU can throw at you. If the Tigers have success through the air early in the game, it should force Florida’s defenders to soften up against the run.
2. Keep making third downs.
No team in the SEC has had more success on third down than LSU (58.3 percent). And no defense has done a better job of getting off the field on third down than Florida’s (23 percent allowed). With Florida’s limited offense, reducing the number of possessions will work in LSU’s favor.
3. Keep the crowd in it.
Death Valley is really loud at night and really loud when LSU is rolling. But it’s like a lot of stadiums in that it’s not as noisy for a day game and quiets down if the opponent is making plays. The Tigers will need their fans at full throat for this one.
4. Get Solo tackles.
Solomon Patton (nicknamed Solo) has become a bonafide playmaker for the Gators. He’s found a way -- despite his slight frame -- to break free of defenders and turn medium passes into long touchdowns. LSU’s young defense needs to limit the yards after a catch for Patton.
5. Stuff the run.
Use the Arkansas blueprint if you have to, but if you can take away the Gator running game it would be a game-changer. Florida is going to try to run the ball whether it’s gaining yards or not.
The Gators
Florida didn’t put up much of a fight when the Gators last traveled to Baton Rouge, but this is a different roster with a more experienced coach. The five things Florida needs to do to win:
1. Take away the running game.
LSU has more big tailbacks than most NFL teams, but so far the Tigers are only ninth in the SEC in rushing offense. Part of that is because of the success of the passing game, but the Tigers have struggled to open holes on a consistent basis. Florida leads the league in stuffing the run.
2. Get touchdowns in the red zone.
LSU has allowed more field goals than any other team in the SEC (10) so that would indicate a defense that bends but doesn’t break. The Gators have gotten better in the red zone since the Miami debacle and touchdowns will be vital.
3. Stop with the stupid penalties.
Late hits, personal fouls. Florida had eight second-half penalties against Arkansas and is next to last in the conference in penalties. The Gators have allowed 10 first downs on penalties out of 63 they have given up. That’s too many.
4. Be sharp on special teams.
Let’s start by making the kicks, field goals and extra points. Odell Beckham leads the SEC in kickoff returns. LSU has allowed the least amount of punt return yards in the conference. There are a lot of reasons to give the Tigers the pre-game edge on special teams and only one thing Florida can do about it -- be better. Oh, and watch for fake kicks.
5. Pressure Mettenberger.
It’s not just the sacks that matter, but making the quarterback uncomfortable in the pocket. If he has time, it’s not going to matter how good your defensive backs are. He has to feel the heat if Florida is going to slow down the LSU passing attack.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 14:20:33 GMT -5
From the Sports Desk CBS analyst gives Murphy thumbs up Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1:36 by Arnold Feliciano
CBS Sports college football analyst Gary Danielson, a former QB at Purdue and in the NFL, has good things to say about UF quarterback Tyler Murphy.
“Tyler Murphy is a tremendous example to all of college football including coaches, parents and players,” Danielson said on a CBS release. “Eventually you will get your shot. It doesn’t always happen on your time table, but everybody eventually gets that opportunity to prove themselves. The major question is will you be ready when your opportunity opens?
“Murphy is a great example of a player who was ready. He studied his playbook. He kept himself in shape. And when he got his chance it didn’t matter that his coaches didn’t believe he was a starting quarterback. He believed it and has earned the position. Murphy is now actually getting more offensive plays and designs than Jeff Driskel was.”
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 14:27:12 GMT -5
By Zach Abolverdi Correspondent
Published: Friday, October 11, 2013 at 2:55 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, October 11, 2013 at 2:55 p.m.
As well as LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger has played this season, the top priority for Florida’s defense in Saturday’s game against the Tigers will be stopping their talented tailbacks.
If the Gators can make LSU lose its offensive balance, their defensive backs have the cover skills to slow down Mettenberger, who leads the SEC in passing with 1,738 yards.
UF accomplished that last week against Arkansas. The ’Hogs had success in the first quarter rushing the ball, but Florida made adjustments and eventually took away the run.
Gators defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin said LSU, like Arkansas, will look to establish the ground game early with Jeremy Hill, Alfred Blue, Kenny Hilliard and Terrence Magee.
“There are some similarities in their offenses. They both want to line up and move the ball in the run game. They can power you pretty good. LSU has a stable of running backs they can do that with,” Durkin said Thursday night on Gator Hotline.
This game could be the one where the loss of defensive tackle Dominique Easley is evident due to LSU’s ability to pound it up the middle. Even without Easley’s disruptive presence inside, Durkin still plans to use a 3-4 scheme as well as other alignments in the front seven.
“We mix up our coverages on defense, we also mix up our fronts,” Durkin said. “We play some of both and we’ll continue to do that. That’s part of what keeps offenses on their heels. Losing Dominique doesn’t change how we’re playing as far as 3-4 or 4-3. We’ve got guys that can do a good job filling in for him.”
As a collective unit, Durkin believes the other defensive tackles can keep the Tigers one dimensional and make it easier for the UF secondary to defend the pass.
“I think you’re seeing Darious Cumming playing really well,” Durkin said. “He’s had a couple of good games back-to-back. Leon Orr is playing well for us inside. Jonathan Bullard is a guy who has been playing both end and tackle, and he’s doing a great job. Damien Jacobs is another. So there’s a lot of guys that are taking up that role.”
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 14:43:03 GMT -5
UF Offense is night and day different with Tyler Murphy at the controls instead of Jeff Driskel:
LSU poses challenge for Murphy
October, 11, 2013
10:52 AM ET
By Mackenzie Kraemer & Katie Sharp | ESPN.com
New quarterback Tyler Murphy has helped lead an offensive turnaround in Gainesville. While Florida has still been heavily reliant on the run, Murphy’s ability to protect the football and convert in key situations has been a huge upgrade over Jeff Driskel. This week Murphy faces his toughest test as Florida travels to face LSU (Saturday, 3:30 ET).
Preventing Negative Plays One key area in which Murphy represents an improvement over Driskel is in preventing turnovers and sacks. Florida turned the ball over on 25 percent of the drives that Driskel quarterbacked this season while Murphy has just one turnover since taking over the job against Tennessee.
Florida Offense by QB This Season
Driskel Murphy
Drives 28 32 Pts/drive 1.4 2.4 TO 7* 3
*Driskel responsible for 5 TO
Driskel’s turnovers had a direct impact on Florida’s fortunes. In the Gators’ only two losses over the past two seasons, he turned the ball over seven times.
Before his injury this season, 17 of the 34 points Florida had allowed came off Driskel turnovers, including a pick-six on his final play against Tennessee. Since Murphy took over, Florida has not allowed any points off turnovers.
Over the last two seasons, LSU has scored the second-most points off turnovers in the SEC. The Tigers have been even more efficient this year in converting miscues into scores, increasing their points per turnover forced from 4.1 in 2012 to 5.0 this year.
Driskel has also been very sack-prone, with sacks on nearly 12 percent of dropbacks in his career, the third-worst rate in FBS in that span. Murphy has been sacked on only five percent of dropbacks this year and has not fumbled the ball once.
Converting in Key Situations Florida has also improved its red zone and third-down production under Murphy. Florida averaged 2.8 points per red zone drive with Driskel this season compared to 5.2 with Murphy. In Florida’s loss to Miami, the Gators managed one touchdown and one field goal in six drives that reached the red zone, as Driskel had more turnovers (3) than completions (2).
Total QBR by Situation This Season
Driskel Murphy*
Overall 40.5 93.7 3rd down 1.1 97.8 Red zone 1.5 95.1 Rush plays 7.7 95.8
*All top 6 in FBS (min. 80 action plays)
LSU has the ability to give Florida trouble inside the 20-yard line. The Tigers have allowed opponents to score a touchdown on only 48 percent of drives reaching the red zone this season, the second-best rate in the SEC.
Murphy has also been more effective on third downs. His third-down conversion rate on passes is 53 percent, 24 percentage points higher than Driskel. Murphy has also converted 11 first downs on the ground, including seven on third down. Driskel ran for just five first downs this year, with none coming on third down.
Murphy’s ability to use his legs goes beyond third downs. He is averaging 5.6 yards per rush, third-best among SEC quarterbacks (min. 10 rushes), and has the highest rate of rushes gaining at least five yards in that group.
While Murphy has been very efficient in a limited sample size, he has not had to face much adversity. Florida has only thrown the ball on 28 percent of its plays since Murphy took over, and it has not trailed in the second half. Against an LSU team that scores over 45 points per game, Murphy may have to handle an increased workload for the Gators to win Saturday.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 15:52:05 GMT -5
Offense
X 3 Odell Beckham Jr. 6-0 193 Jr. 83 Travin Dural 6-2 182 Fr.-RS 15 Quantavius Leslie 6-4 175 Jr.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LT 70 La’el Collins 6-5 315 Jr. 76 Josh Boutte 6-4 333 Fr.-HS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LG 78 Vadal Alexander 6-6 342 So. 71 Jonah Austin 6-6 324 So.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C 55 Elliott Porter 6-4 300 Jr. 77 Ethan Pocic 6-7 301 Fr.-HS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RG 56 Trai Turner 6-3 316 So. 69 Fehoko Fanaika 6-6 348 Jr.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RT 65 Jerald Hawkins 6-6 301 Fr.-RS 75 Evan Washington 6-6 334 Jr.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TE 41 Travis Dickson 6-3 230 Jr. -or- 85 Dillon Gordon 6-5 286 So. 84 Logan Stokes 6-5 251 Jr.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Z 80 Jarvis Landry 6-1 195 Jr. 86 Kadron Boone 6-0 202 Sr. 82 James Wright 6-2 203 Sr.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QB 8 Zack Mettenberger 6-5 235 Sr. 10 Anthony Jennings 6-2 211 Fr.-HS 17 Stephen Rivers 6-7 223 So.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RB 33 Jeremy Hill 6-2 235 So. 4 Alfred Blue 6-2 222 Sr. -or- 27 Kenny Hilliard 6-0 233 Jr. -or- 14 Terrence Magee 5-9 214 Jr. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FB 44 J.C. Copeland 6-1 270 Sr. 43 Connor Neighbors 5-11 239 Sr. 49 Melvin Jones 6-3 245 Fr.-HS
Defense
DE 59 Jermauria Rasco 6-3 262 Jr. 46 Tashawn Bower 6-5 243 Fr.-HS 54 Justin Maclin 6-4 242 Jr.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DT 90 Anthony Johnson 6-3 294 Jr. 91 Christian LaCouture 6-5 298 Fr.-HS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DT 9 Ego Ferguson 6-3 309 Jr. 95 Quentin Thomas 6-3 290 So.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DE 98 Jordan Allen 6-6 254 Jr. 94 Danielle Hunter 6-5 241 So.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sam 58 Tahj Jones 6-2 205 Sr. -or- 25 Kwon Alexander 6-2 218 So.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike 31 D.J. Welter 6-1 226 Jr. 23 Lamar Louis 6-0 216 So. 52 Kendell Beckwith 6-3 246 Fr.-HS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will 18 Lamin Barrow 6-2 232 Sr. 45 Deion Jones 6-2 208 So. 35 Lorenzo Phillips 6-2 219 Fr.-RS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CB 28 Jalen Mills 6-1 189 So. 21 Rashard Robinson 6-1 165 Fr.-HS 13 Dwayne Thomas 6-0 181 Fr.-RS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SS 6 Craig Loston 6-2 209 Sr. 12 Corey Thompson 6-2 212 So. 34 Micah Eugene 5-11 188 So.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FS 26 Ronald Martin 6-1 218 Jr. 12 Corey Thompson 6-2 212 So. 29 Rickey Jefferson 5-11 199 Fr.-HS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CB 16 Tre’Davious White 5-11 177 Fr.-HS 32 Jalen Collins 6-2 195 So. 19 Derrick Raymond 6-1 175 Fr.-RS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specialists
PK 42 Colby Delahoussaye 5-10 169 Fr.-RS 30 James Hairston 6-1 218 Jr. -or- 21 Trent Domingue 6-1 165 Fr.-RS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KO 30 James Hairston 6-1 218 Jr. 42 Colby Delahoussaye 5-10 169 Fr.-RS 21 Trent Domingue 6-1 165 Fr.-RS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PR 3 Odell Beckham, Jr. 6-0 193 Jr. 80 Jarvis Landry 6-1 195 Jr.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLD 48 Seth Fruge 5-11 200 Jr. 13 Chad LaBorde 5-11 192 So. KOR 3 Odell Beckham, Jr. 6-0 193 Jr. 83 Travin Dural 6-2 182 Fr.-RS 80 Jarvis Landry 6-1 195 Jr.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P 38 Jamie Keehn 6-4 218 Fr.-HS 21 Trent Domingue 6-1 165 Fr.-RS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SNP 50 Reid Ferguson 6-2 230 So. 53 Logan Boudreaux 5-11 215 So.
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10/0/13: Source for Depth Chart is .pdf Week 7 Game Notes •Sam: Tahj Jones and Kwon Alexander listed co-starters •CB: Rashard Robinson moves in front of Dwayne Thomas as backup •SS: Corey Thompson added as backup (still backup for FS) •SS: Rickey Jefferson removed as backup (still backup for FS) •Hold: Seth Fruge's weight and class still conflicts with roster info) •Odell Beckham's position of missed FG return specialist not included
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 16:14:04 GMT -5
UF at LSU 2003 pitching a 19-7 shutout of the 40 PPG LSU offense:
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 10:57:19 GMT -5
UF at LSU 2003 pitching a 19-7 shutout of the 40 PPG LSU offense: If the Gators can't find a way to create turnovers and make big defensive plays, THEY ARE SKREWED ......Definatly skrewed.....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 12:27:34 GMT -5
Written by Franz Beard, October 12, 2013
JUST HOW GOOD IS FLORIDA’S DEFENSE?
We’re about to find out today. The Gators (4-1, 3-0 SEC East) haven’t faced a team with the kind of speed and talent that they’ll see today at LSU (5-1, 2-1 SEC). The Tigers have put at least four touchdowns on the scoreboard every single game with an offense that relies on power running between the tackles and a stretch the field, vertical passing game. The challenge for the Gators is to be able to stop the run without committing the safeties in the box. If Jaylen Watkins and Cody Riggs can play at least 15-18 yards off the line of scrimmage corners Loucheiz Purifoy, Vernon Hargreaves and Marcus Roberson are going to have help over the top. This means there will be a ton of pressure on the defensive line to stay gap sound and for the linebackers to drop the LSU running backs. If Jeremy Hill and the other LSU runners are finding holes and breaking tackles, the Gators will lose this game. If Antonio Morrison, Michael Taylor and Neiron Ball are wrapping people up, then the Gators can keep the safeties deeper to affect LSU’s passing game.
AIR CORYELL LIVES ON
If you wonder how it is that Zach Mettenberger has gone from an average quarterback to one who leads the nation with 35 completions of 20 yards or more, then look no further to first year offensive coordinator Cam Cameron. Cameron has jump started LSU’s offense, harnessing all that speed and talent into a cohesive unit that averages 197 rushing yards and 291 passing yards a game. Cameron is a disciple of Don Coryell, who was considered years ahead of his time when he was lighting up scoreboards first at San Diego State, then with the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Chargers in the NFL. Coryell’s offense was known as “Air Coryell” but his teams always had a strong running game to supplement the vertical passing game. As an offensive coordinator in the NFL, Cameron’s teams were 100-57. As a head coach he was 1-15. Obviously, he is in his element as LSU’s offensive coordinator where the Tigers look like a collegiate version of Air Coryell.
DAY GAMES IN BATON ROUGE
A lot of Gators breathed a sigh of relief when they found out that Florida-LSU is a day game (3:30 p.m., CBS), but the numbers tell us that no matter when the game is played, road trips to Tiger Stadium usually end up badly. LSU is 40-2 on Saturday night since Les Miles arrived in 2005 with the only losses to then-ranked #1 Florida in 2009 and #1 and eventual national champ Alabama in 2012. The Tigers are 23-3 in the friendly confines of Tiger Stadium in day games under Miles. Miles is 3-1 vs. the Gators at Tiger Stadium with daytime wins in 2005 and 2011 and a 1-1 record at night. I think Lucky Les improves to 4-1 against the Gators at Tiger Stadium but this is a game that Florida can win. For the Gators to pull it off, however, a lot of things have to go right. LSU’s can compensate for mistakes by making big plays in the passing game and special teams which is why I think the Tigers take it 21-17.
FLORIDA-LSU FLASHBACK: 2009
There was plenty of drama in the week leading up to this game since Urban Meyer kept a tight lid on the condition of Tim Tebow, who was kayoed a couple of weeks before at Kentucky, but there wasn’t much drama or excitement once the game kicked off at Tiger Stadium. Tebow played and Florida played it as close to the vest offensively as any game in the Meyer era. The Gators took no chances, ran the ball 48 times and threw only 16, scoring a 13-3 win on a Tebow to Riley Cooper touchdown pass and a couple of field goals by Caleb Sturgis. The star of this game was over on the other side of the ball where Brandon Spikes was in on 11 tackles, sacked Jordan Jefferson three times and forced a fumble. Florida held LSU to 66 rushing yards and 96 passing to move to 5-0 on the season.
FLORIDA-LSU FLASHBACK: 2009, PART II
It has never been talked about but the concussion at Kentucky was Tebow’s second of the season. The first came against Tennessee on that epic collision with Eric Berry. Gator fans complained that Steve Addazio spent the year dumbing down the offense. There is a measure of truth to it, but there was a reason and it had everything to do with Tebow’s health. Nobody ever talked about the bad shoulder he picked up in the Tennessee game on that same collision with Berry. That affected Tebow’s throwing the rest of the year. The next time Tebow threw with a pain-free shoulder was against Cincinnati in the Sugar Bowl. In that game Tebow was 31-35 for 482 yards and three touchdowns. Amazing how the offense opens up when your quarterback can lift his arm about his shoulder.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 12:49:33 GMT -5
Robbie Andreau's 5 game questions:
Today's game questions
1. Can the Florida secondary prevent big plays in the passing game?
2. Will the UF defensive front be able to generate some pressure on quarterback Zach Mettenberger?
3. Can Tyler Murphy and the Gators make some big plays in the passing game against a suspect LSU secondary?
4. Will the UF offense control the ball and the clock, keeping the LSU offense on the sideline for long periods of time?
5. Which tailback has the bigger game — Matt Jones or LSU's Jeremy Hill?
Robbie has picked LSU to win 31-24 Zach has picked LSU to win 24-21 Franz has picked LSU to win 21-17
I'm definitely in the minority predicting a 24 -20 UF win.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 12:52:17 GMT -5
By Chris Harry GatorZone.com Senior Writer
BATON ROUGE, La. -- The last time the Florida Gators came here the circumstances were much different.
So was the talent discrepancy.
LSU was ranked No. 1 in the country and on its way to the 2011 Southeastern Conference regular-season title and berth in the national-championship game. Florida, in its first season under Coach Will Muschamp, was in a transition phase and looking to carve its identity, but totally overmatched by the Tigers' skill, strength and stadium of the same name.
The scoreboard reflected as much in a 41-11 beating that marked UF’s worst margin of defeat since the 62-24 Nebraska debacle in the 1996 national championship game.
But last year, the Gators won 14-6 at Gainesville, holding the Tigers without a touchdown in one of the feel-good victories of the Muschamp era.
Now what?
Enter 17th-ranked Florida (4-1, 3-0) once again to Death Valley to face No. 10 LSU (5-1, 2-1), with the winner clearing an important hurdle in their respective SEC divisional races.
The latest installment in the rivalry played annually since 1971 -- the Gators lead the all-time series 31-25-3 -- will pit a high-powered Tigers offense, led by sizzling quarterback Zach Mettenberger, against a Gators defense that is not only the best in the SEC statisically, but one of the best in the nation and supremely gifted (and deep) in the secondary.
Should be fun.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 12:58:29 GMT -5
UF to wear all blue uniforms at LSU.
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