What we've learned about the East

#51
#51
theutvolunteers said:
He already is better than Brantley.
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Not going to argue with that. Yes, he is. Bray has been in the same system for 1 full year with 2 offseasons. Brantley has just been through 1 offseason with Weis, and is starting his 1st season under a new offense. Brantley doesn't have to be a Grossman, Tebow, or DW, every game for UF to be successful.

If he manages the offense, makes good decisions, and gets the ball to our playmakers, UF will have a good season. Most Gator fans I know think Brantley could be like a JPW that Alabama had back in 2008 when they ran the table. But again, its only been one game, and we still have a lot of question marks.

Only time will tell.
 
#52
#52
InfinityGTR said:
Not going to argue with that. Yes, he is. Bray has been in the same system for 1 full year with 2 offseasons. Brantley has just been through 1 offseason with Weis, and is starting his 1st season under a new offense. Brantley doesn't have to be a Grossman, Tebow, or DW, every game for UF to be successful.

If he manages the offense, makes good decisions, and gets the ball to our playmakers, UF will have a good season. Most Gator fans I know think Brantley could be like a JPW that Alabama had back in 2008 when they ran the table. But again, its only been one game, and we still have a lot of question marks.

Only time will tell.
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Too bad you don't have the power running game to support Brantley like JPW.
 
#53
#53
Compared to last years offense we looked like the 2006 NC team. Still work to do but Demps and Rainey are a compete mismatch for any team in space. Like having to Dexter Mcclusster on the field at once. CW knows what this team is strong at so he's not going to force anything. IF Brantley does his job UF will be in every game.
 
#54
#54
tvols75 said:
Too bad you don't have the power running game to support Brantley like JPW.
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Again, only time will tell. Weis had alot of success at KC last season in the NFL with Jamaal Charles. He wasn't the typical NFL RB, so who knows what he can do with Demps and Rainey.

I was slightly disappointed that Mike Gillislee didn't get many touches last night, as hes our best option for a power RB. Weis has probably never had the speed of a RB, like the kind that Demps and Rainey possess.

That really is the key to our success. The O-Line really played well together, and didn't give up many sacks. But again, it was FAU, so time will tell.
 
#55
#55
InfinityGTR said:
If he manages the offense, makes good decisions, and gets the ball to our playmakers, UF will have a good season. Most Gator fans I know think Brantley could be like a JPW that Alabama had back in 2008 when they ran the table. But again, its only been one game, and we still have a lot of question marks.

Only time will tell.
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WIN vs. UAB
LOSS vs. UT
WIN @ Kentucky
LOSS vs. Bama
LOSS @ LSU
WIN @ Auburn
WIN vs. UGA
WIN vs. Vandy
LOSS @ S.Carolina
WIN vs. Furman
LOSS vs. FSU

Congrats on having a tough schedule, but you're not running the table.
 
#56
#56
Selling UF short to feel better about our team doesn't help. They are a very talented football team, especially on D.
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#57
#57
_vol said:
WIN vs. UAB
LOSS vs. UT
WIN @ Kentucky
LOSS vs. Bama
LOSS @ LSU
WIN @ Auburn
WIN vs. UGA
WIN vs. Vandy
LOSS @ S.Carolina
WIN vs. Furman
LOSS vs. FSU

Congrats on having a tough schedule, but you're not running the table.
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I didn't even imply that we would... I was just using Bama's 08 offense with JPW as an example of how ours could be successful.

I think you guys forget, and so does everyone in the nation, its not like UF has no talent. Its common belief that Meyer left the cupboard bare after he left. That's far from the truth.
 
#58
#58
_vol said:
WIN vs. UAB
LOSS vs. UT
WIN @ Kentucky
LOSS vs. Bama
LOSS @ LSU
WIN @ Auburn
WIN vs. UGA
WIN vs. Vandy
LOSS @ S.Carolina
WIN vs. Furman
LOSS vs. FSU

Congrats on having a tough schedule, but you're not running the table.
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I almost agree but we'll beat UT and sneak a win in against USC,Bama or FSU.
 
#59
#59
InfinityGTR said:
I didn't even imply that we would... I was just using Bama's 08 offense with JPW as an example of how ours could be successful.

I think you guys forget, and so does everyone in the nation, its not like UF has no talent. Its common belief that Meyer left the cupboard bare after he left. That's far from the truth.
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I'll give ya all the credit in the world if ya run through that schedule undefeated. That's the great thing about the SEC, you win it and you play for the national title.
 
#62
#62
InfinityGTR said:
Idk, jury is still out on if FSU is completely back yet. They didn't exactly have a great game yesterday, despite shutting out ULM.
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They have new QB issues, but have some talent on D. I like their makeup.
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#64
#64
InfinityGTR said:
Well, again in 2 weeks, like UT and UF, we will find out a lot more about FSU when they host OU in Tallahassee.
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Certainly, must give credit where it's due to those schools playing each other given they won't play much else in their respective conferences.
 
#65
#65
InfinityGTR said:
Not going to argue with that. Yes, he is. Bray has been in the same system for 1 full year with 2 offseasons. Brantley has just been through 1 offseason with Weis, and is starting his 1st season under a new offense. Brantley doesn't have to be a Grossman, Tebow, or DW, every game for UF to be successful.

If he manages the offense, makes good decisions, and gets the ball to our playmakers, UF will have a good season. Most Gator fans I know think Brantley could be like a JPW that Alabama had back in 2008 when they ran the table. But again, its only been one game, and we still have a lot of question marks.

Only time will tell.
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Incorrect again. Bray only has 6 starts. Try again.
 
#68
#68
InfinityGTR said:
Hahahahahah... Oh boy... This Vols beating UF talk reminds me alot of last year... Not saying I won't be surprised if it happens, but you guys seem SUPREMELY confident that it will.
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I'm not supremely confident and I am not a negavol either. I do think that in the end Defense always has, and always will win games. And I think UFs D is ahead of ours at this point. I do think that we can win this game if our recievers can get open, and our OL can give Bray just a little time.
 
#69
#69
Ulysees E. McGill said:
I'm not supremely confident and I am not a negavol either. I do think that in the end Defense always has, and always will win games. And I think UFs D is ahead of ours at this point. I do think that we can win this game if our recievers can get open, and our OL can give Bray just a little time.
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Great post. If the Tennessee receivers get open constantly, and we can't get pressure with our front 4 without having to blitz, it might be a long day for our defense.

On the flip side, Brantley will need to take care of the ball, and Weis will have to make sure the plays he calls gets Demps and Rainey into space, where they can do their most damage. The wildcard here will be the UF receivers. Not much is known thus far about them, other than Deonte Thompson, and he's prone to drops. The key might be the TE position with Jordan Reed and Gerald Christian. Reed poses a nightmarish mismatch for defenses with his size and athleticism.

Basically, I think the game will be a relatively low scoring game with a 24-17, or 24-21, type of score, regardless of who wins.

But with all of the discussing of the passing game of each time, it might simply come down to the basic stat that is brought up each time these teams play: Who ends up with the most rushing yards usually wins the game.
 
#70
#70
tvols75 said:
Conclusion: East is wide open between UT, FL, UGA, and USC.
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UGA is not going to compete for the East this year and neither are we. Hate saying it, but I see no scenario under which the East is anything more than a two-horse race with the edge going to USCjr.

Just my two cents.
 
#71
#71
tvols75 said:
South Carolina- Defense isn't that good


Florida- Brantley threw 1 TD and 2 INT against an awful FAU team that would probably give up 40 pts. vs. Montana.


Georgia is who we thought they were

Kentucky is bad

Vandy had a pretty good game vs. a pathetic opponent

Tennessee had a good passing game and needs much improvement in the running game.


Conclusion: East is wide open between UT, FL, UGA, and USC.
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KY, Vandy, and perhaps Ga. are very bad football teams. UT's future success will be determined on the running game or lack thereof.......
 
#72
#72
InfinityGTR said:
I love how this is structured so that all the other teams look bad in comparison to Tennessee :)
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Yes, it could have very easily say that tennessee's line got dominated and stuffed on run after run, including giving up a safety. And that Poole looked indecisive and either missed holes or hesitated in hitting them several times.

His version sounds much better... :)
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#73
#73
iuvol2012 said:
UGA is not going to compete for the East this year and neither are we. Hate saying it, but I see no scenario under which the East is anything more than a two-horse race with the edge going to USCjr.

Just my two cents.
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well your 2 cents is wrong.

Not saying we will compete for the east but all 4 east teams have the real possibility of losing 3-4+ SEC games.

I would not be surprised in 8-4 wins the east but I would bet 9-3 is what wins it.
 
#74
#74
USCjr is very beatable & didn't look very impressive. ECU gave up a lot of cheap plays especially when drunk boy got in the game. Their secondary is extremely weak just like last year.
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#75
#75
govols/cc said:
USCjr is very beatable & didn't look very impressive. ECU gave up a lot of cheap plays especially when drunk boy got in the game. Their secondary is extremely weak just like last year.
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Well, last year USCe had TONS of issues with their pass defense. Last night did favors for that secondary's psyche... ECU has a great offense, but no defense.
 
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