Offcial SEC Football Thread 2010

[McSmokey]

Anybody coming to T-town for the game? I have all week to set Gator traps.

[Smokin Gator]

Originally Posted by rizzle

Bama. Florida.

Lets get it on.

Originally Posted by McSmokey

Anybody coming to T-town for the game? I have all week to set Gator traps.

Just don't think you guys are going to get much smack from the Gator fans this week. We have a chance... but I sure wouldn't be betting the mortgage money on this one!!!

[Powers]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Just don't think you guys are going to get much smack from the Gator fans this week. We have a chance... but I sure wouldn't be betting the mortgage money on this one!!!

Agreed.

Plus ya'll better hold ur horses, I haven't put the game in the "notables matchups" for this week yet

[Pass]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Just don't think you guys are going to get much smack from the Gator fans this week. We have a chance... but I sure wouldn't be betting the mortgage money on this one!!!

Neither would I! Frankly, we were the major obstacle for Bama this year in the SEC... and we saw how that went. If anyone is going to take them down it will likely be Auburn. Not b/c they are that good - they aren't - but b/c of the rivalry. Of course, Bama has home advantage for that game too. They'll be playing LSU at the swamp so that should help LSU a bit... but I don't think that it'll be enough.

Granted... We exposed several of the weaknesses in Bama's D and some in the offense (what few there are). So perhaps the Gators coaching staff has watched and re-watched that footage and made some adjustments. Otherwise, and don't take this the wrong way, you guys are hosed. If Bama can come to my house, with 76,000+ fans rattling their eye balls and make a comeback, I don't think too many teams out there stand a prayer in Tuscaloosa.

Of course, I won't be too horribly upset if Bama looses to any two of the remaining challenges (LSU, Auburn, Florida) and Arkansas manages to win out . Frankly, though, I just don't see that happening. This is probably one of the best damned teams that college football has seen in about a decade or so. Plenty of depth and a roster chock full of some serious talent.

[Powers]

Originally Posted by Pass

Neither would I! Frankly, we were the major obstacle for Bama this year in the SEC... and we saw how that went. If anyone is going to take them down it will likely be Auburn. Not b/c they are that good - they aren't - but b/c of the rivalry. Of course, Bama has home advantage for that game too. They'll be playing LSU at the swamp so that should help LSU a bit... but I don't think that it'll be enough.

Granted... We exposed several of the weaknesses in Bama's D and some in the offense (what few there are). So perhaps the Gators coaching staff has watched and re-watched that footage and made some adjustments. Otherwise, and don't take this the wrong way, you guys are hosed. If Bama can come to my house, with 76,000+ fans rattling their eye balls and make a comeback, I don't think too many teams out there stand a prayer in Tuscaloosa.

Of course, I won't be too horribly upset if Bama looses to any two of the remaining challenges (LSU, Auburn, Florida) and Arkansas manages to win out . Frankly, though, I just don't see that happening. This is probably one of the best damned teams that college football has seen in about a decade or so. Plenty of depth and a roster chock full of some serious talent.

Your sentiments are preciously what I hope everyone is believing (including Bama players) and telling the Gators. A team always plays better with an us against the world mentality, especially one with such talent and prestige as Florida. Your last two sentences could have been taken out of a column foretelling the outcome of the Ohio State v Florida game in '06, and look how that turned out


PS - The Gators play in the Swamp, LSU plays in Death Valley

[Pass]

Originally Posted by UFPowersmoker320

Your sentiments are preciously what I hope everyone is believing (including Bama players) and telling the Gators. A team always plays better with an us against the world mentality, especially one with such talent and prestige as Florida. Your last two sentences could have been taken out of a column foretelling the outcome of the Ohio State v Florida game in '06, and look how that turned out


PS - The Gators play in the Swamp, LSU plays in Death Valley

Bama aint Ohio State lol. Florida may be rich in talent... But they haven't exactly been world beaters this season. They've played well in 1 game so far... and even then it wasn't the kind of showing that is needed against Bama. You guys are going to have to BRING IT!

I know... LSU may call it "Death Valley"... but that place is a freakin' swamp.

It's actually kind of odd. I'm sure that I've mentioned before that I'm a Bama fan (when they aren't playing Arkansas - then I hate them for the week). This normally hasn't been a conflict of interest for me for the past decade or so -- thanks in large part to Hootie Dale... But this year is different. I actually find myself at odds. I want teams that I don't typically like (FL, AU) to beat a team that I do. (Sorry, I'll NEVER bring myself to root for LSU). B/C that raises the chances for Arkansas to get into the SECCG if we win out.

...this is going to be a tough year on me.

PS: if you're wondering... I REFUSE to call LSU's home "Death Valley." Why? B/c I hate them and that would be a sign of respect.

[rizzle]

Originally Posted by Pass

Granted... We exposed several of the weaknesses in Bama's D and some in the offense (what few there are). So perhaps the Gators coaching staff has watched and re-watched that footage and made some adjustments. Otherwise, and don't take this the wrong way, you guys are hosed. If Bama can come to my house, with 76,000+ fans rattling their eye balls and make a comeback, I don't think too many teams out there stand a prayer in Tuscaloosa.

Of course, I won't be too horribly upset if Bama looses to any two of the remaining challenges (LSU, Auburn, Florida) and Arkansas manages to win out . Frankly, though, I just don't see that happening. This is probably one of the best damned teams that college football has seen in about a decade or so. Plenty of depth and a roster chock full of some serious talent.

Good analysis, Pass. Exactly what many of us have been saying--our D is young, not necessarily inexperienced, but young. And until they grow up they're going to give up their share of missed/blown assignments, missed tackles, and bad angles that when you go up against a good team is going to hurt. And Arky hurt us early much the same way Auburn did last year. What this team has, that I don't see any others possessing, is an evenness of attitude that when things aren't going exactly as planned, they don't panic. They do what they do. And ss a long time Bama fan, it's beautiful thing. You know what we're going to do---now stop us.

In my opinion, and I'm not a big smack talker, Florida is gonna have some tough sledding Saturday. Not to say they can't beat us, because that ain't the case. But personally, I don't think the oddsmakers are close on this one. And I think Urban's ego might have something to do with that.

Originally Posted by UFPowersmoker320

Your sentiments are preciously what I hope everyone is believing (including Bama players) and telling the Gators. A team always plays better with an us against the world mentality, especially one with such talent and prestige as Florida. Your last two sentences could have been taken out of a column foretelling the outcome of the Ohio State v Florida game in '06, and look how that turned out


PS - The Gators play in the Swamp, LSU plays in Death Valley

Mikey,
I hardly think Florida has an us against the world mentality, nor do they need one. Florida is the nouveau riche golden child. Bit of trivia for ya...when is the last time Florida came into a game as an underdog?

I do, however, think Florida has this game circled for the wrong reasons. And that starts at the top.

[OLS]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

We have a chance... but I sure wouldn't be betting the mortgage money on this one!!!

As much as I value our friendship, I think that's a bit of a stretch.
Even Tebow couldn't put a dent in that juggernaut last year. And now you guys have lost
key players, had injuries and otherwise given UF fans a good scare. BUT, because math
is black and white, I agree, you have a chance, lol. And in the SEC you can never say
never. But at home, the Tide coming off that stunning romp in Arkansas, I don't see it.
But this year, I do not have this built in anti-FL harangue planned. What happens in the
east is not my problem til the Tigers head for Atlanta.

[Pass]

Originally Posted by OLS

As much as I value our friendship, I think that's a bit of a stretch.
Even Tebow couldn't put a dent in that juggernaut last year. And now you guys have lost
key players, had injuries and otherwise given UF fans a good scare. BUT, because math
is black and white, I agree, you have a chance, lol. And in the SEC you can never say
never. But at home, the Tide coming off that stunning romp in Arkansas, I don't see it.
But this year, I do not have this built in anti-FL harangue planned. What happens in the
east is not my problem til the Tigers head for Atlanta.

I wouldn't call it a stunning romp. I would call it barely escaping... As for LSU... See ya on Nov 28th.

[Smokin Gator]

What is the line on the Florida/Bama game?

[rizzle]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

What is the line on the Florida/Bama game?

Opened Bama -7, now -9

[McSmokey]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

What is the line on the Florida/Bama game?

The Line posted on the Yahoo! Sportacular app is Alabama -9.0 O/U 48.0

[Powers]

This article gave me immense pleasure . Its a good contrast of fan loyalty with the SEC

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sport...,7631000.story

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by OLS

Even Tebow couldn't put a dent in that juggernaut last year. And now you guys have lost
key players, had injuries and otherwise given UF fans a good scare. BUT, because math
is black and white, I agree, you have a chance, lol.

As much as I value our friendship, Brad, Alabama hardly appears to be a "juggernaut" so far this season. Great team, but barely got by Arkansas. UofF certainly has a chance in the game.

[Pass]

Originally Posted by icehog3

As much as I value our friendship, Brad, Alabama hardly appears to be a "juggernaut" so far this season. Great team, but barely got by Arkansas. UofF certainly has a chance in the game.

Careful... UF barely got away from us last year too. And it took the SEC officials to do it for them.

...and I won't even mention how much better we are this year. But hey, thanks for not giving us any credit.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Pass

Careful... UF barely got away from us last year too. And it took the SEC officials to do it for them.

...and I won't even mention how much better we are this year. But hey, thanks for not giving us any credit.

It had nothing to do with you (The Razorbacks), and everything to do with Alabama.

[Pass]

Originally Posted by icehog3

It had nothing to do with you (The Razorbacks), and everything to do with Alabama.

So what you're saying is that Alabama isn't that good this year b/c they nearly lost to the Razorbacks? Isn't that the same as saying that the Razorbacks aren't a very tough team?

...I wouldn't be too sure


From this season alone:

Offense is #3 in passing offense (365 ypg) - #1 SEC
Offense is #17 in total offense (468 ypg) - #2 SEC
Offense is tied for #16 in Red zone conversion (92.86%) - #3 SEC*
Defense is tied for #2 in sacks (14 sacks) - #1 SEC
Defense is #10 in tackles for loss (31 tfl) - #3 SEC
Defense is tied for #19 in the nation in scoring defense (14.5 ppg allowed) - #4 SEC
Defense is #16 in passing defense (156.8 ypg allowed) - #2 SEC
Defense is #28 in total defense (297.0 ypg allowed) - #4 SEC
Defense is #28 in 1st downs allowed per game(16 1st downs per game) - Tied #3 SEC
ST is ##27 in yards per punt (44.62 ypp) - #4 SEC
ST is # yards per punt return (12.86 ypr) - #2 SEC
ST is tied for #1 in FG % (4/4 100%) - #1 SEC
ST is tied for #1 in PAT % (16/16 100%) - #1 SEC
ST is #29 in yards per kickoff (65.88) - #2 SEC

[rizzle]

Originally Posted by icehog3

It had nothing to do with you (The Razorbacks), and everything to do with Alabama.

Yep, we pretty much suck.

[Powers]

Hannah Storm is such an idiot. SportsCenter just went to a commercial and she said "the Crimson Tide make a trip to the Swamp this saturday...."

I did get excited for a moment though!

[rizzle]

Decent read...

Finebaum