We averaged I think less than 1 yard a carry against Bama. We were outmatched big time in that game.
Maybe you didn't notice, but the #4 team in the land played against Alabama yesterday, after a month to prepare. Washington scored a total of 7 points and was thoroughly outmatched.
We played Alabama a week after FSU, with a re-tread QB and a severely depleted defense due to injuries. We were overmatched too, but the offense did SOME good things ... scored on an impressive opening drive, and had another TD later.
Alabama's not invincible, but they are a level above most everybody else at the moment. They didn't get to that level overnight, and we're not going to get to that level overnight either. That's either with Mac, or if we start over with another coach, who would inherently arrive with no guarantees.
For 2017, I wish all Gator fans a double dose of patience and equanimity ... we're going to need them. On second thoughts, maybe a triple dose.