Despite Drayton to UT, Florida gets star RB

**lawgator1** · 01-10-2008, 12:15 PM

Demps commits to Gators -- OrlandoSentinel.com

I have to tell you, though, I wish we could bring in a 6'4" 250 lb RB. Its nice to get another speedster, but so far at RB these speedy guys just aren't holding up for us.

utvolpj · 01-10-2008, 12:16 PM

hmmm

http://www.volnation.com/forum/tenne...ml#post1137547

Fine Vol · 01-10-2008, 12:17 PM

With all of these changes are you more or less worried about beating us in 08?

**lawgator1** · 01-10-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by utvolpj

hmmm

http://www.volnation.com/forum/tenne...ml#post1137547

I know, I saw it. But since my angle was more along the lines of us landing Demps despite Drayton coming to UT to coach, and with all of the coaching issues floating around, I figured it had just enough cross-appeal to be in the main forum.

utmba93 · 01-10-2008, 12:22 PM

Would it matter if Florida got Walter Payton reincarnated? I wish they'd give all their schollies to RB's.

RB's are not significant in their offense.

utvolpj · 01-10-2008, 12:22 PM

or it was a poorly disguised shot at a departing coach's value. Just saying...

utmba93 · 01-10-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by utvolpj

or it was a poorly disguised shot at a departing coach's value. Just saying...

Looks that way to me, LG. Hmmm..... getting worried about UM coaches joining the UT staff as well I presume. Next thread on them?

**lawgator1** · 01-10-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fine Vol

With all of these changes are you more or less worried about beating us in 08?

Coaching changes? No difference. IMO the reason Florida won last year was not about coaching, it was about talent and athleticism. Florida was just a lot better.

Now, as this season wore on, UT improved markedly in a lot of ways. Florida, to me, really didn't get any better and that was particularly noticeable on defense. Had our game been played later in the year, I still think UF would have won, but I'm pretty sure it would have been a lot closer.

The difference going into '08, as of right now, is that Florida returns 16 starters and hopefully will see some major improvement on defense. With the exception really of the Auburn game, we had no problems scoring last year and I doubt we will have problems scoring in '08. With UT bringing in a new QB, I feel like Florida has the upper hand.

I just don't think coaching is going to be the issue this time around. Now, I will say that I fully expect to see UT run the ball like crazy in next year's game. Play ball control and time of possession and keep your young QB from being put into the position of making any mistakes. That could keep the game close if UF can't stop some scoring drives.

Given what the Gators did against Michigan -- or more accurately didn't do -- I'd say that's a sound strategy. Flroida could not stop them on any drive.

Run the ball and keep Tebow and Harvin off the field. Even Fulmer will figure that one out.

**lawgator1** · 01-10-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by utmba93

Would it matter if Florida got Walter Payton reincarnated? I wish they'd give all their schollies to RB's.

RB's are not significant in their offense.

Ha! Yeah, truthfully I am not losing much sleep over whether UF will have human highlight reels all over the offensive side of the ball. We seem loaded now and for the future. No worries.

Defense? Another issue.

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Originally Posted by utvolpj

or it was a poorly disguised shot at a departing coach's value. Just saying...

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Originally Posted by utmba93

Looks that way to me, LG. Hmmm..... getting worried about UM coaches joining the UT staff as well I presume. Next thread on them?

Guys, I'm not very clever but just clever enough maybe for that.

Fine Vol · 01-10-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lawgator1

Coaching changes? No difference. IMO the reason Florida won last year was not about coaching, it was about talent and athleticism. Florida was just a lot better.

Now, as this season wore on, UT improved markedly in a lot of ways. Florida, to me, really didn't get any better and that was particularly noticeable on defense. Had our game been played later in the year, I still think UF would have won, but I'm pretty sure it would have been a lot closer.

The difference going into '08, as of right now, is that Florida returns 16 starters and hopefully will see some major improvement on defense. With the exception really of the Auburn game, we had no problems scoring last year and I doubt we will have problems scoring in '08. With UT bringing in a new QB, I feel like Florida has the upper hand.

I just don't think coaching is going to be the issue this time around. Now, I will say that I fully expect to see UT run the ball like crazy in next year's game. Play ball control and time of possession and keep your young QB from being put into the position of making any mistakes. That could keep the game close if UF can't stop some scoring drives.

Given what the Gators did against Michigan -- or more accurately didn't do -- I'd say that's a sound strategy. Flroida could not stop them on any drive.

Run the ball and keep Tebow and Harvin off the field. Even Fulmer will figure that one out.

good stuff

utmba93 · 01-10-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lawgator1

Ha! Yeah, truthfully I am not losing much sleep over whether UF will have human highlight reels all over the offensive side of the ball. We seem loaded now and for the future. No worries.

True... but that sux. So quit bragging about getting another RB who you don't need.