13 posts tagged “florida gators”
In the past 2 months it seems like so much has happened... but then when you try to think about it you can't come up with anything.
The obvious HUGE news is that the Florida Gators won the Football National Championship!!! That's a given GREAT thing! UF becomes the first school EVER to hold both the Football and Men's Basketball National Titles at the same time! THIS IS HUGE!!! Especially for a fan as huge as myself! I actually found out last night that no school has won both titles within 8 years of each other and only 10 schools have titles in both ever. So you can see just how BIG this is.
I was very reserved when talking about the Ohio State game beforehand because I didn't want to come off as cocky and arrogant and all those steriotypical Gator Fan things... but I for sure knew that the Gators had a great chance to win. Not only did they win, they CRUSHED Ohio State 42-14! TOTALLY DOMINATED THEM! Makes you go back and think...... Ohio State got creamed by the SEC Champ, Michigan was whooped by the Pac 10 Champ (USC), if there had been a Michigan/Ohio State rematch then no one would have known how horrible those crappy ass Big 10 schools were! Imagine that! Good thing that everything worked out though. And I'm thrilled that the Big 10 was exposed for being that overrated crap conference that they are.
In other news, I started my MBA.... not a big fan so far. Three hour classes really start to get to you. I won't lie, one class is fairly easy but the other is a little too much. It's almost like the professor is trying to get 2 years worth of work in 1 semester. She needs to just settle down just a bit!
Guess that's about it for now. Hope to be back sooner rather than later!
Okay, so I found out at 8:15pm that the Gators jumped Michigan to get the nod for the National Championship game in Glendale, AZ on Jan. 8th.
I do not think that this has totally sunk in yet. I think that all the buzz about the BSC and how much crap it is just really has taken over and one of my best buds went to Michigan so obviously one of us was going to be pretty pissed at the end of the day.
Here are the reasons why I think it should be Florida in the game (even though I think the BCS is idiotic and needs to be burned)...
1. SEC Champs - Michigan was not their conference champ and the title game should have conference champs only
2. Toughest schedule in the country
3. It is not a rematch
4. Always found ways to win (screw so called "style points")
I know all of those might not be good reasons, but there it is. The "people" have spoken and this is what we get.
I have solved the problem of the BCS, but that's for another blog.
For now, I will sit and wait over a month to see what happens. It is going to drive me crazy and I'll do a lot of thinking and pining and pacing... and that's why I'm going to die at a young age.
At the moment, "It's Great to be a Florida Gator!!!"
Okay, so we're coming down to the end of the season and I just have this feeling that the Gators will be screwed. See, there is this horrible thing called the BCS that is going to probably screw at least 2 teams.
Pretty much the Gators could beat FSU and win the SEC Championship (which most consider to be the toughest conference in college football) and finish 12-1 and be left out of the big game. I have to admit that while we might not be the number 1 team in all the land, I think we'd have a better shot of beating Ohio State than Michigan would playing them again. Pretty much Ohio State and Troy Smith just tour apart the secondary of Michigan... The Gators have a MUCH better secondary and would never allow the big plays to happen that Michgian let get through.
What hurts is that FSU sucks... they normally are good and then it looks like a big win but that is not the case this year AT ALL!
Not sure if a win over Arkansas will garner enough BCS "bonus points" to get into the big game.
There is also the problem of the USC/Notre Dame game... If USC wins then it's a big win for them and would probably put them into the Championship... but if Notre Dame wins then do they jump UF and UM? Michigan killed ND earlier so that wouldn't be fair for them to go instead of Michigan. But, again, what about Florida?
Guess we'll wait and see. One day someone will figure out that a playoff will get rid of all this craziness... but not sure if that'll be in the next 10 years??? It has always been a problem and there are still people who think it works just fine and that's just wrong!
Guess the Gators have to take it one game at a time and see how it all plays out? Go Gators!
With a not so super win against Vandy this past weekend paired with a Tennessee loss, the Gators have clinched a birth in the SEC Championship Game for the first time since 2000.
While the game against South Carolina (and Spurrier) this weekend is important in the National picture, the Gators are headed to Atlanta to either play Auburn or Arkansas. A rematch against Auburn would be the best for BCS points.
First they do need to focus on SC and then FSU... while FSU is horrible this season, they have nothing to lose.+
GO GATORS! Hoping for some SEC Glory!
So after being upset all night and all morning, I have come to the conclusion that the loss last night was the best for this Gator Team. While I think the Gators got hosed on the "fumble/incomplete pass" call, I think it will motivate them and force them to step up even more for the rest of the season. Sure, it take us out of the National Championship picture (for now) but it still puts us in the driver's seat for the SEC.... could even maybe face Auburn again in Atlanta and I am sure we'd take them then.
For now the Gators have to use the bye week to rest and get ready for a sub-par Georgia team (but you never know what can happen in a big rivalry). Then we also need to focus on beating Vandy, South Carolina & FSU (once again, sub par but rivalry).
So there it is, Auburn, like in 2001, ended a possible National Championship Run. I still think we'll be okay and we have a great shot at SEC glory!
Go Gators!
So the Gators are now #2.... not really sure that it is that big of a deal at this point in the season, but always nice to see that we're receiving some credit.
The LSU game was not pretty, but we stepped up where we needed to for the W! The Defense and Special Teams REALLY stepped up and the combo of Leak and Tebow kept the supposed best D in the nation on their toes!
Now we're #2 in one poll and #3 in the USA Today/Coach's Poll. I guess that means if the Gators win out then there is a good chance they're going to the National Championship game... but I'm not getting excited just yet. I've been here before and I know that there is always a good chance for some heartache.
First we have to go to Auburn (who must be pretty upset after their loss to Arkansas this week). Then a much needed bye week but then to Jacksonville for the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party (No matter what the school officials say, I'm still calling it that). I'm not as worried about UGA after watching Tennessee man-handle them last night. Then things get a little easier (S. Carlona, Vandy, Western Carolina, & FSU - Yes, FSU is A LOT easier this season). Then the possible SEC Championship game (which can always be a possible last minute heartache). But, if we make it through all of that, we deserve a spot in the BIG GAME!
Just want to also point out that THE SWAMP IS BACK! It is back to being the hardest stadium for visitors in the Nation!!! There is NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!!! The atmosphere and noise and all the fans... it was a great sight to see!
Here's to being halfway through a great season! GO GATORS!
I just found out, literally an hour ago, that I'm headed to The Swamp to watch the Florida/LSU game! Biggest game of the year (in the Swamp). A win would be HUGE! I think we have it in us! LSU has not faced an offense as good as us yet... though we haven't faced a defense as good as them yet.
Should be close! Hopefully the Swamp will make it tough of them!!!
GO GATORS!
So lots has happened in the world of the Gators since my last Blog... yes, the did beat U of Tennessee! Which is very exciting! Now they are on the inside track to the SEC East! They for sure have the toughest ahead of them though with Auburn and LSU and Georgia still on the docket!
We also found a running back in Wynn... hopefully he can remain healthy and keep producing the 100 yards a game that we'll need to win those tough games!
It seems there is all this stir about Tebow and Leak and all this crap. I think it's stupid. Tebow is going to be a good QB, but if we are going to win the SEC this season, it will be on the shoulders of Leak and Gator fans need to get behind him! He's had an amazing season thus far and has really stepped up as a leader! Tebow is fun to watch for a few plays, but everyone needs to realize that it's better that he's learning as a Freshman so he can have an amazing next 3 seasons!
Looking forward to this week's game against Bama. Hopefully we can get them back for last year!
Okay, so after NINE LONG months, College Football has returned to us!
My review of the Gators first game can be pretty short... WE NEED AN OFFENSIVE LINE! Seriously, those big guys up front need to step it up! Leak was being rushed... and this is Sothern Miss... what happens when LSU comes a knocking? Also, the offensive line will help the running game (which seriously needs help).
The Defense looked great... only gave up 1 TD (that shouldn't have happened due to stupid turnover). The Pass D looked really good. Siler is an animal and the DB core (that was supposed to not be good) did an amazing job!
Looks like Tennessee will be a test after beating Cal so it'll be a good match in two weeks.
Also, quick word about Tim Tebow (future QB) and his first play/TD as a Gator! Looking forward to seeing him play more and more!
GO GATORS!
We are 48 hours from Gator Kickoff and guess who will be at the game... ME! So excited! I'll be at 2 games this season for sure! GO GATORS!
Looking for a pretty big win against Souther Miss... just one of the two gear up games for one of the toughest schedules in the nation!
GO GATORS!
