Game Thread ***OFFICIAL GAME THREAD: UF vs Tennessee***

[Sec14Gator]

Just watched ESPN stream of the game… it ended when they THOUGHT the game was over before they realized there was a turnover on downs after offsetting penalties with the hit on Mertz and scuffle.

For those that watched live, did they not show Tennessee having to run the actual final play after they cleared the field?

If no, here is what happened after ESPN said it was final, goodnight, and cut away..

we got a personal foul for the scrum after their PF for hitting Mertz. Those are offsetting and resulted in a turnover on downs. Took about 15 minutes to clear the field and get teams back out. Put 4 seconds back on clock, Tennessee had to snap ball one last time. That’s how the game actually ended

I said the TO after was idiotic and Urban Meyer like self mocking. Had no idea it was this fantastic that their defeated players needed to put gear back on, to go back into the swamp where all their fans had left to take a losers bow.

Love it! Did they just kneel?

 

[Egor's Assistant]

Just watched ESPN stream of the game… it ended when they THOUGHT the game was over before they realized there was a turnover on downs after offsetting penalties with the hit on Mertz and scuffle.

For those that watched live, did they not show Tennessee having to run the actual final play after they cleared the field?

If no, here is what happened after ESPN said it was final, goodnight, and cut away..

we got a personal foul for the scrum after their PF for hitting Mertz. Those are offsetting and resulted in a turnover on downs. Took about 15 minutes to clear the field and get teams back out. Put 4 seconds back on clock, Tennessee had to snap ball one last time. That’s how the game actually ended

ESPN was creaming their pants trying to get away to Deion as fast as humanly possible. I was streaming ESPN and had no idea there was another play. Did they try to score or just take a knee?

 

[Detroitgator]

I said the TO after was idiotic and Urban Meyer like self mocking. Had no idea it was this fantastic that their defeated players needed to put gear back on, to go back into the swamp where all their fans had left to take a losers bow.

Love it! Did they just kneel?

Yes, just took the snap and knelt, no issues.

 

[Detroitgator]

ESPN was creaming their pants trying to get away to Deion as fast as humanly possible. I was streaming ESPN and had no idea there was another play. Did they try to score or just take a knee?

Knee, no drama

 

[Silverback Gator]

I don't accept his apology. We're gonna own his ass for the foreseeable future.

Why did he call it. Game was over. Just being a dik?

 

[Back Alley Gator]

Did I hear right that they called the hit on Mertz targeting?

 

[abefroman]

 

[Jack o' Diamonds]

Did I hear right that they called the hit on Mertz targeting?

That makes more sense.. If you watch the play, when he was hit his knee wasn't down yet.. He was hit pretty high so targeting most likely the call..
Which means 21 would be out the first half of the next game..

 

[Back Alley Gator]

That makes more sense.. If you watch the play, when he was hit his knee wasn't down yet.. He was hit pretty high so targeting most likely the call..
Which means 21 would be out the first half of the next game..

Thats why I was asking about it. I thought in one of the replays that included the scuffle that they said targeting. Wanted to know if anyone else had heard the same.

 

[soflagator]

Why did he call it. Game was over. Just being a dik?

Not really defending JH here, but I’ve seen coaches do this before and explain it afterward as not wanting to give the perception of having asked a team to not quit all game, no matter how bleak it looks, and then ultimately quitting themselves. It makes sense to a degree. In retrospect, and I would be shocked to hear Napier admit this, we probably would been better served just punting there. Taking a knee with almost no chance of actually killing the clock really doesn’t make sense there and opened up the possibility of a brawl. I thought both coaches did a pretty good job of not letting it spiral. That said, the review in that moment of targeting and the delays it caused were ridiculous. Just end the game.

 

[Zambo]

This has been such a great weekend. I am sure more to post, but while waiting for my flight I figured I would surf. Have not checked in on big VOL Daddy in a while. Take a look at this azzhat's cast this morning. Losing may hurt his soul, but it was sure good for UF last night.

What medical issues does BVD have? He looks healthy as a horse.

 

[soflagator]

What medical issues does BVD have? He looks healthy as a horse.

Have you ever been to tennessee? Specifically the eastern portion. Beautiful landscape, but some of the most unhealthy people I’ve ever seen.

 

[soflagator]

Took my son to his 1st game tonight. Hell of crowd. We had ball. I'll give Napier credit. I thought he called a good game the 1st half. For the 1st time this year we were throwing at the sticks . And I think the defense is just gonna get better and better

Incredible debut.

 

[Zambo]

Have you ever been to tennessee? Specifically the eastern portion. Beautiful landscape, but some of the most unhealthy people I’ve ever seen.

Well technically that part does touch Georgia so.......

 

[Dunder]

If no, here is what happened after ESPN said it was final, goodnight, and cut away..

we got a personal foul for the scrum after their PF for hitting Mertz. Those are offsetting and resulted in a turnover on downs. Took about 15 minutes to clear the field and get teams back out. Put 4 seconds back on clock, Tennessee had to snap ball one last time. That’s how the game actually ended

Was this after the handshake where JH apologized to Nape? Was it before or after the Florida players sang the alma mater? Reason I ask is because it sounds like Florida was already back to the locker room.

 

[GatorInKnox]

Have you ever been to tennessee? Specifically the eastern portion. Beautiful landscape, but some of the most unhealthy people I’ve ever seen.

This is unbelievably accurate.

 

[Theologator]

Nice backhanded compliment.

This team is winning more than 7 games.

If CBN would have called a more aggressive offense in the 2nd half and mistakes or turnovers or not enough time running off would have happened and we lost you guys would be complaining about that. Yes, it’s hard watching a super conservative plan, but it worked. Give him credit when he earns it.

It brought the 1996 game in Knoxiousville to mind, when we ran up a 35-0 lead then won 35-29 after a so-what TD by Ut at the very end. Very different circumstances, but it was odd to have that NC team not score in a half.

 

[Homer J]

Where have i seen her before?

 

[TN G8tr]

Good read on the Viles. Got home yesterday and it's like someone's Grandpa died. LMAO

MSN

 

[soflagator]

Where have i seen her before?

A UF sporting event most likely.