Interesting Quote From UF Beat Writer

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"That is more than fair to say. Florida did look good, especially on defense in allowing three total points in the two games. But UAB and FAU rank 117th or lower in total offense. FAU is dead last in Division I. The Gators averaged 40 points in those two games, but their opponents both rank 105th or lower in total defense. It's nowhere near the level of competition that UF will face. There are signs of things that might be good this year, but it's so hard to tell with the games UF has already played."

Wow. I knew we both played cupcakes, but damn. It really could be a long day for UF. I'm not a fan that's going to beat my chest and say we're going to wax UF on Saturday, because that just won't happen I don't think. Although, I do think this is the best shot we've had in some time, and this clearly gives me even more confidence we can pull out a win in the Swamp. V,B.
 
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Do you know how many times UF has looked mediocre, at best, against horrible teams to open up the season with only to steamroll UT?

Yes, FAU and UAB are really bad. But it doesn't mean anything in terms of the game this week.
 
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Using stats this early in the season are somewhat misleading.

FAU played at UF and at Michigan State...it's not like you expect FAU to roll up big numbers pn offense or limit big numbers on defense against that level of competition.
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
Using stats this early in the season are somewhat misleading.

FAU played at UF and at Michigan State...it's not like you expect FAU to roll up big numbers pn offense or limit big numbers on defense against that level of competition.
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You think they would have otherwise?
 
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The flip side to that is, of course, how much of their statistical malady is caused by having played Florida who made them look terrible. That said I'd agree that those two opponents were extremely bad. UAB was absolutely awful at putting 2-3 players together in a row without stopping themselves and they let the Florida offense run straight through their defense, very poor tackling and terrible pursuit.

I think more telling is how badly brantley played against an abominably bad FAU team. Sure Bray played weak competition also, but he made them look like weak competition. Big, accurate, and timing based throws. A lot of Brantley's throws were throws to the flat. Very 2005 vols type plays. I don't think the offense was intentionally being vanilla, I think brantley is just bad. He'll have to throw to beat UT on Saturday and we'll see if it can or not.
 
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About the only thing you can do this early in the season--especially with these nobody team like FAU and Montana--is see where they were predicted to finish within their conferences.
 
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Two interesting things that aren’t earth shattering, but still:

That was UAB’s first game of the year … Only them and Nevada opened up their schedule a week later.

Also, while Florida’s games were over at halftime, everyone should remember they have entirely new systems on both offense and defense. It will be interesting to see how Brantley and the Florida offense execute the new, more complex plays.
 
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Lawrence Wright, are you not the least concerned that Brantley has 1:2 TD:INT ratio against those dramatically inferior opponents?
 
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It's fair to say that UT fans & media are upbeat about the Vols chances, while our Gator countreparts are apprehensive.

However, in the end, this game will be all about poise and pressure. Both quarterbacks are going to be under real pressure for the first time, this season.

Bray is barely more than a freshman, and he will make mistakes. Is he cool-headed enough to bounce back from a bad play in the swamp?

Brantley has all the tools, but how confident can he be after last seasons struggles and an entirely new offensive system for 2011?

The most likely scenario to play out Saturday, given that both quarterbacks will be facing real defensive play-makers for the first time, is that one quarterback has a bad play but comes back to make up for it...while the other loses his poise and his performance costs his team the game.

I think the outcome hinges on the answer to this question, come Saturday.
 
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WesternKyVol said:
About the only thing you can do this early in the season--especially with these nobody team like FAU and Montana--is see where they were predicted to finish within their conferences.
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I am pretty sure Montana was ranked something like #4 in the FCS when they played UT. Some of the pre-game articles about Cincy said they were expected to contend for the Big East.

According to Scout.CFN, UAB's season will be considered a success if they make a bowl by winning six games. They didn't mention them being a serious contender for the CUSA championship. FAU is a very, very bad program right now with low expectations and almost no chance of winning their conference.
 
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If I recall correctly, Bray’s first pass against South Carolina, a game played on the road, was intercepted and returned for a touchdown. He finished 9-15 for 159 yds. and 2 touchdowns. So, I would say, yes, he is cool-headed enough to bounce back from a bad play in the Swamp. He simply needs to minimize their occurrence.
 
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Boca Vol said:
Do you know how many times UF has looked mediocre, at best, against horrible teams to open up the season with only to steamroll UT?

Yes, FAU and UAB are really bad. But it doesn't mean anything in terms of the game this week.
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Yes but the Vols are filled with kids that don't care about the past. This ant the same ole same ole.
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Yeah, I wouldn't go off early season stats. This game is going to be exciting to say the least...just hope we're on the end of being excited. Could easily be the opposite.
 
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Florida plays 2 pre-season games every year. They get the kinks worked out by the Tennessee game,So I think Tennessee should play a couple of cupcakes to start the season look how well it turns out for them most of the time!!
 
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OrangeDust said:
The flip side to that is, of course, how much of their statistical malady is caused by having played Florida who made them look terrible. That said I'd agree that those two opponents were extremely bad. UAB was absolutely awful at putting 2-3 players together in a row without stopping themselves and they let the Florida offense run straight through their defense, very poor tackling and terrible pursuit.

I think more telling is how badly brantley played against an abominably bad FAU team. Sure Bray played weak competition also, but he made them look like weak competition. Big, accurate, and timing based throws. A lot of Brantley's throws were throws to the flat. Very 2005 vols type plays. I don't think the offense was intentionally being vanilla, I think brantley is just bad. He'll have to throw to beat UT on Saturday and we'll see if it can or not.
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If Bray had Demps and Rainey he would be throwing in the flat too.
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
Using stats this early in the season are somewhat misleading.

FAU played at UF and at Michigan State...it's not like you expect FAU to roll up big numbers pn offense or limit big numbers on defense against that level of competition.
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Yeah that's pretty silly. I says as much about Florida's defense as it does about FAU and UAB's offense since they are ranked so low as a result of playing Florida...
 
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