We're getting better and better

[ThreatMatrix]

I agree with the Facepalm Threatmatrix. It is amazing that we are paying a guy $6 million and he can not identify and coach up a QB.

So there's hope for you yet.

 

[FireFoley]

Colorado held this team to under 300 yds less first downs and rolled up 590 yards of offense on them...let that sink in

I am in no way defending Cousin Eddie or the team, but when you have the huge special teams plays that we had today, your offensive yardage totals are going to be extremely skewed. Look I would rather have those ST plays, but with that comes the sacrifice of potentially about 200 yards in offense, but not points. It also skews the time of possession stat. I am in no way saying the final score tells the entire story and my own 2 eyes told me today that this team is a below average team, but please do not make silly yardage total arguments when the flow of the game dictated otherwise.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I thought I saw that but I had things going on and couldnt watch closely.

 

[-THE DUDE-]

I am in no way defending Cousin Eddie or the team, but when you have the huge special teams plays that we had today, your offensive yardage totals are going to be extremely skewed. Look I would rather have those ST plays, but with that comes the sacrifice of potentially about 200 yards in offense, but not points. It also skews the time of possession stat. I am in no way saying the final score tells the entire story and my own 2 eyes told me today that this team is a below average team, but please do not make silly yardage total arguments when the flow of the game dictated otherwise.

You are right for sure and i understand that...but the eyeball test could tell you that if given 6 quarters we wouldn't of gotten over 500 yards of offense today with Franks running the show.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Our lack of depth is going to be an issue all season.

I keep hearing this but it is lack of talent not lack of depth. At many positions we simply have no talent. It isnt a situation of us having a good 22 and no depth behind them.

 

[78]

Franks is already better, but that doesn't necessarily make him SEC caliber. What it makes him is better, the subject of this thread.

And, yes, implicit in the expenditure of 6M USD for a new head coach is improved play. But let's be frank. You aren't going to wave a magic wand at this roster and compete for Atlanta overnight. It's going to take time, something that some of us probably aren't willing to concede at this point.

 

[78]

I keep hearing this but it is lack of talent not lack of depth. At many positions we simply have no talent. It isnt a situation of us having a good 22 and no depth behind them.

Buddy, everyone uses the same number of roster spots. Bama fills 'em with five- and four-star athletes. We fill 'em with scrubs. Call it whatever you want, talent or depth, but it's essentially the same thing.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

and a top 10 recruiting class.

The recruiting class is much more important of the two.

Perhaps Clown Town falling apart will help some but, frankly, I looked at their class and there is about 3 or 4 Id want.

 

[SGG]

Franks is already better, but that doesn't necessarily make him SEC caliber. What it makes him is better, the subject of this thread.

And, yes, implicit in the expenditure of 6M USD for a new head coach is improved play. But let's be frank. You aren't going to wave a magic wand at this roster and compete for Atlanta overnight. It's going to take time, something that some of us probably aren't willing to concede at this point.

Franks could go to Louisiana Tech or some directional school like Driskel and tear it up like he did against inferior talent, but SEC defenses are too tough for him. It’s a good thing that Tennessee is equally as shytty as we are, if not worse. Cowbell is going to rape us the week after we blowout the pisspoor Vols, though, right on the heels of claiming we’re “back” again. Admittedly, I put too much stock in the season opener and got my hopes up that Franks wasn’t who we thought he was. I’d love to beat UGay, Mizzou and USCe, but I don’t think we’re in their ballpark, sadly.

 

[InstiGATOR1]

I am in no way defending Cousin Eddie or the team, but when you have the huge special teams plays that we had today, your offensive yardage totals are going to be extremely skewed. Look I would rather have those ST plays, but with that comes the sacrifice of potentially about 200 yards in offense, but not points. It also skews the time of possession stat. I am in no way saying the final score tells the entire story and my own 2 eyes told me today that this team is a below average team, but please do not make silly yardage total arguments when the flow of the game dictated otherwise.

I agree 100% and had they happened against an SEC team and appeared to have some chance of being repeatable, it would be a less discouraging game. One worries if the special teams plays are repeatable against an SEC opponent.

 

[InstiGATOR1]

Franks is already better, but that doesn't necessarily make him SEC caliber. What it makes him is better, the subject of this thread.

And, yes, implicit in the expenditure of 6M USD for a new head coach is improved play. But let's be frank. You aren't going to wave a magic wand at this roster and compete for Atlanta overnight. It's going to take time, something that some of us probably aren't willing to concede at this point.

In what way is Franks better? Getting personal fouls?

 

[AnObfuscator]

The recruiting class is much more important of the two.

Perhaps Clown Town falling apart will help some but, frankly, I looked at their class and their is about 3 or 4 Id want.

FSU falling apart may help us more generally, by making Florida's crappiness seem less bad by comparison. Tennessee having a bad year would also be beneficial, so here's hoping.

 

[InstiGATOR1]

Franks could go to Louisiana Tech or some directional school like Driskel and tear it up like he did against inferior talent, but SEC defenses are too tough for him.

Colorado State was too tough for him today. I don't see how he could go to any D1 FBS school and tear anything up.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

Let's be clear about one thing. The talent on this team is less than it's star ratings. The kids that signed with Mac were lazy which is why they were sold on Mac's laid back demeanor. And of course we know they got incompetent coaching.

 

[78]

In what way is Franks better? Getting personal fouls?

I have a real problem with the penalties, but I'm going to attempt to be objective. He's making better throws and better reads. Again, the operative word is better.

That doesn't even make him a competent quarterback after three games under Mullen. What it makes him is a better quarterback. We're still in search of a long-term answer.

 

[FireFoley]

I agree 100% and had they happened against an SEC team and appeared to have some chance of being repeatable, it would be a less discouraging game. One worries if the special teams plays are repeatable against an SEC opponent.

It is doubtful that those types of special teams plays are repeatable on a regular basis regardless of opponent. The key to me is to not lose games b/c of special teams. You don;t have to make incredible plays each week, but just be solid. For example, we covered two kickoffs extremely poorly today. Have that happen in a nip and tuck game could be the difference.

 

[G8RNGA]

If you look at other first year coaches that were on UFs list, how are they doing compared to Mullen? I’ll take Mullen right now. This team is showing small improvements, but this is when the schedule gets harder. I still think we have better talent than UTn. We should win on the road, but it’s probably a toss up.

 

[kepler]

Franks seemed to take some heat off the ball which is good. But his slow progressions, if he had any at all, allowed their backs to make plays on the ball. Combine that with Scarlett’s lackluster running and I’m in the camp of we need an upgrade at those positions. The good news is Pierce runs with fire I love it. However three games in its apparent mullin is staying with franks which makes this year a throwaway again.

 

[oxrageous]

Franks takes way too long to make a pass, there's no doubt about that.

 

[RobertPooner]

I think that's what you take from this win. We still have all the issues we had last week -- spotty quarterback play, inconsistent blocking, poor tackling, missed assignments by the secondary, not the intensity that I would like to see on the DL -- but you can see leaders being formed and the overall play improving.

ST play was lights out.

We're gonna struggle at Neyland. Don't care. Only care about how we are in late November.

IT'S GREAT TO BE A FLORIDA GATOR.

It's almost like y'all didn't even learn after an 11 point loss at home to Kentucky. This team sucks fat balls and Hispanic Lurch is even dumber than Driskel. Dude is straight garbage and this team will be extremely lucky to win 4 games.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

What more is there to know? If seen enough to realize what we are.

i still don't know how well be in conf play. Did we just have a real bad growing pain game against ky or will we look like that again for the next 2 weeks. In 2 weeks I think we'll all know