With QB injury, McElwain will play Gen. Neyland football

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If Spurrier was coaching, the Gators' first play from scrimmage would be a play action pass, looking for a quick score to stun the Tennessee crowd. But I don't think McElwain will feel the need to silence the crowd with one play, nor put his backup QB centerstage in the largest, loudest arena and biggest game of his career.

I expect McElwain will come in here attempting to out-Neyland Neyland. He'll run the ball, play for field position, and look to generate points from his team's strengths--defense and the kicking game.

McElwain will feel confident this Gator team can leave Tennessee with a 9-7 or 13-10 win. If they can grind out a couple of first downs on the ground, he'll gladly flip the field on us and wait for us to commit a turnover on our end of the field.

I believe McElwain is already dreaming about citing the General's maxims at the post-game press conference. He will wait for his Spurrier moment, to crow that he came to Neyland Stadium and beat us with our namesake's game.

Meanwhile, another coach already had his Spurrier-moment back in May. He may be having nightmares about eating crow at a losing, post-game press conference, having to answer to his own words: “We’re going to stop the run. Nobody will run the football on the ‘Orange Swarm.’ Nobody will run the football on Tennessee.”

Whatever the outcome, one Tennessee coach will be vindicated Saturday.
 
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He knows its a mental thing... I mean... last year even he was shocked as to how they beat us...
 
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The Response...

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He's gameplanning against Colten Jumper at the heart and soul of the Tennessee defense........yikes, yikes, yikes, yikes.....

Also, Sutton being gone....😥
 
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madbamahater said:
He's gameplanning against Colten Jumper...
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He's gameplanning for our average of nearly 4 fumbles per game. He believes his defense can provide all the points Florida needs to win this game.

His field goal kicker has great range.

Our average starting position will probably be inside the 20 yard line.
 
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We've all seen this movie before. Backup QB comes in and we think we have the advantage, but the backup goes off. I sure hope we've learned from the past, especially since this backup has experience.
 
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Coach McElwain comments on his game-plan for Saturday

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OmvSN0_h10[/youtube]
 
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give_him 6 said:
We've all seen this movie before. Backup QB comes in and we think we have the advantage, but the backup goes off. I sure hope we've learned from the past, especially since this backup has experience.
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One thing Gator fans were thankful for is that coming in to this season, the backup QB was NOT Treon Harris, who literally had no throw-game at all, short of heaving it and hoping someone made a play. Del Rio and Appleby were locked in a pretty tight battle during camp, with Del Rio ultimately winning because of his experience in the system and knowledge of the offense, in addition to good play.

Appleby is not Treon Harris. He's a big, strong kid (6'5" 240) with a ton of big-time college football experience. He's a grown man, not a 19 year-old kid still trying to figure things out. He's played on the road in venues such as Michigan's Big House, Ohio State's Horseshoe and at Penn State. One thing where he actually is decidedly better than Del Rio is he's a better scrambler/runner. I wouldn't go as far to call him a dual-threat, or mobile, but he's not afraid to take off and has better than expected wheels. Of course Gator fans would rather see Del Rio play v UT, but they're also not preparing for a Will Muschamp type of game; run the ball 80% of the time, field possession and turnover battles, and hope to win 10-9.

Appleby replacing Del Rio definitely adds an unknown dimension to this game, because not even Gator fans know what to expect. We've seen Appleby in the Spring game where he was impressive, and we saw him battle intensely with Del Rio in Fall Camp. We have no clue what Mac is planning Saturday.
 
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The UF game plan is easy and involves 3 things to ensure victory. Throw passes towards Mosley. Throw passes towards Jumper. Rush Dobbs every snap.
 
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madbamahater said:
He's gameplanning against Colten Jumper at the heart and soul of the Tennessee defense........yikes, yikes, yikes, yikes.....

Also, Sutton being gone....😥
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It's the "next game" per Jones, but I hope Jumper sees it as the biggest game of his life (if he's playing).

You may want to write Jumper with some personal encouragement, b/c as far as I know, no other scholarship guys have been able to step up to this challenge. Regardless of how well or not he's done, it's a good thing he's played in some games, at this point.
 
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RowdyRetile said:
One thing Gator fans were thankful for is that coming in to this season, the backup QB was NOT Treon Harris, who literally had no throw-game at all, short of heaving it and hoping someone made a play. Del Rio and Appleby were locked in a pretty tight battle during camp, with Del Rio ultimately winning because of his experience in the system and knowledge of the offense, in addition to good play.

Appleby is not Treon Harris. He's a big, strong kid (6'5" 240) with a ton of big-time college football experience. He's a grown man, not a 19 year-old kid still trying to figure things out. He's played on the road in venues such as Michigan's Big House, Ohio State's Horseshoe and at Penn State. One thing where he actually is decidedly better than Del Rio is he's a better scrambler/runner. I wouldn't go as far to call him a dual-threat, or mobile, but he's not afraid to take off and has better than expected wheels. Of course Gator fans would rather see Del Rio play v UT, but they're also not preparing for a Will Muschamp type of game; run the ball 80% of the time, field possession and turnover battles, and hope to win 10-9.

Appleby replacing Del Rio definitely adds an unknown dimension to this game, because not even Gator fans know what to expect. We've seen Appleby in the Spring game where he was impressive, and we saw him battle intensely with Del Rio in Fall Camp. We have no clue what Mac is planning Saturday.
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Considering your OL looks alot better run blocking than pass blocking I can see him trying to run it down our throats. Going to be a good game.
 
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FLVOL_79 said:
The UF game plan is easy and involves 3 things to ensure victory. Throw passes towards Mosley. Throw passes towards Jumper. Rush Dobbs every snap.
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I do think Jumper will struggle covering UF's RB's and TE. Mac's offense has a ton of those type routes, and they're easier throws for the QB. And you know there will be several balls thrown to Callaway.

But UT's pass rush, particularly Barnett, may prevent that.
 
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Orange_Vol1321 said:
I thought Jumper was pretty good against Ohio Saturday.
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He may be improving, which is great news for UT. Of course, I have to point out that UF offers significantly more speed and athleticism at RB and TE than Ohio does, in addition to route sophistication. I saw him get totally lost on one of Ohio's TD passes, his man caught the ball in the end zone while he was still looking around ten yards away. That's the sort of play McElwain will try to exploit.
 
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BruisedOrange said:
If Spurrier was coaching, the Gators' first play from scrimmage would be a play action pass, looking for a quick score to stun the Tennessee crowd. But I don't think McElwain will feel the need to silence the crowd with one play, nor put his backup QB centerstage in the largest, loudest arena and biggest game of his career.

I expect McElwain will come in here attempting to out-Neyland Neyland. He'll run the ball, play for field position, and look to generate points from his team's strengths--defense and the kicking game.

McElwain will feel confident this Gator team can leave Tennessee with a 9-7 or 13-10 win. If they can grind out a couple of first downs on the ground, he'll gladly flip the field on us and wait for us to commit a turnover on our end of the field.

I believe McElwain is already dreaming about citing the General's maxims at the post-game press conference. He will wait for his Spurrier moment, to crow that he came to Neyland Stadium and beat us with our namesake's game.

Meanwhile, another coach already had his Spurrier-moment back in May. He may be having nightmares about eating crow at a losing, post-game press conference, having to answer to his own words: “We’re going to stop the run. Nobody will run the football on the ‘Orange Swarm.’ Nobody will run the football on Tennessee.”

Whatever the outcome, one Tennessee coach will be vindicated Saturday.
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Good thing Mac doesn't call the plays.

I think you're flashing back to Muschamp
 
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Yeah, low and ugly he would be happy with. If he can keep it that way historically Florida wins a 9-6 or 10-6 game.
 
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RowdyRetile said:
He may be improving, which is great news for UT. Of course, I have to point out that UF offers significantly more speed and athleticism at RB and TE than Ohio does, in addition to route sophistication. I saw him get totally lost on one of Ohio's TD passes, his man caught the ball in the end zone while he was still looking around ten yards away. That's the sort of play McElwain will try to exploit.
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What qtr/time remaining?

Edit: ahh, their only td; 3rd/1:00 -- looks like that was a man-on-man by #7/Gaulden (who just let the receiver run totally uncovered / looks like Jumper was keyed on the rb).

Regardless, Shoop HAS GOT to improve this and everyone (including Jumper's angles and willingness to make the first contact) THIS week.

Shoop -- are you seeing this tape ??????
 
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RowdyRetile said:
One thing Gator fans were thankful for is that coming in to this season, the backup QB was NOT Treon Harris, who literally had no throw-game at all, short of heaving it and hoping someone made a play. Del Rio and Appleby were locked in a pretty tight battle during camp, with Del Rio ultimately winning because of his experience in the system and knowledge of the offense, in addition to good play.

Appleby is not Treon Harris. He's a big, strong kid (6'5" 240) with a ton of big-time college football experience. He's a grown man, not a 19 year-old kid still trying to figure things out. He's played on the road in venues such as Michigan's Big House, Ohio State's Horseshoe and at Penn State. One thing where he actually is decidedly better than Del Rio is he's a better scrambler/runner. I wouldn't go as far to call him a dual-threat, or mobile, but he's not afraid to take off and has better than expected wheels. Of course Gator fans would rather see Del Rio play v UT, but they're also not preparing for a Will Muschamp type of game; run the ball 80% of the time, field possession and turnover battles, and hope to win 10-9.

Appleby replacing Del Rio definitely adds an unknown dimension to this game, because not even Gator fans know what to expect. We've seen Appleby in the Spring game where he was impressive, and we saw him battle intensely with Del Rio in Fall Camp. We have no clue what Mac is planning Saturday.
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:hi: Welcome to VN's Message board.

Thanks for posting as I gave you your first like and it gives some insight to UF's backup QB.

Btw, are we to call you Rowdy Retile or Rowdy Reptile?
 
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W.TN.Orange Blood said:
:hi: Welcome to VN's Message board.

Thanks for posting as I gave you your first like and it gives some insight to UF's backup QB.

Btw, are we to call you Rowdy Retile or Rowdy Reptile?
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Thanks man, supposed to be "Reptile" but I screwed that up, apparently. :)

And no idea how, or if, I can correct it. Will look around and see.

Thank you.
 
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