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I think 99% of us here want to ensure this place doesn't turn into swampgas! (maybe a few people who post sh*tty thread titles and/or start a thread on every thought that comes to mind, but I'm working on that!).....
2022 State of the Board: A new era for UF
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I think 99% of us here want to ensure this place doesn't turn into swampgas! (maybe a few people who post sh*tty thread titles and/or start a thread on every thought that comes to mind, but I'm working on that!).....
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The remote control car in your avatar should do a backflip when it goes over the top.
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Let's start with football first.....
First seasons:
1990 - Spurrier: 9-2 (no bowl, probation)
2002 - Zook: 8-5 (lost Outback to Michigan 38-30)
2005 - Meyer: 9-3 (won Outback over Iowa 31-24)
2011 - Muschamp: 7-6 (won Gator over Ohio State 24-17)
2015 - McElwain: 10-4 (SECE champ, lost Citrus to Michigan 41-7)
2017 - Mullen: 10-3 (won Peach over Michigan 41-15)
So, historically, the bar is somewhat high for new coaches that aren't immediately following legends. Don't follow a legend, win 9 or 10 in year one.
Only Spurrier and Meyer came in as coaches that had just won conference titles, Spurrier ACC at Duke (still an underappreciated feat, considering UNC hasn't won the ACC since 1980, NC State since 1979), and Meyer ran the table at Utah in the Mountain West.
Napier isn't following a legend and just won a conference title.
The big plus here, if true, is that UF is finally turning the page on the "we're Florida, that's enough" mentality of recruiting student-athletes for football. They are investing in people and facilities.
Coach FPP will be able to win some games, but he has alot of chaff to clear out and a culture to rebuild from the ground up. The schedule is top heavy with home games next year, meaning pulling out a W against the Pac 12 champ in the opener and we could be sitting no worse than 5-2 heading into the WLOCP.
Napier's hires so far are all safe, people from ULL. Once he branches out in the next week or two and brings in non-ULL coaches will be an indicator of direction and whether or not UF is truly going to shell out the $$$ needed.
Give Coach FPP a chance. If we are sitting here next year at this time awaiting an appearance in some lower-level bowl like the Gasparilla again, then we can start a bit of murmuring.
As for the athletic department as a whole. Stricklin is a Starkville dork that has overstayed his welcome. He needs to go. Not one major sport is better than when he became AD. That's unacceptable. Getting flat out embarrassed in G-ville whether hosting Texas Southern on the hardwood or in a postseason game against South Alabama on the diamond, and zero being said about it shows he's gutless.
As for the board, it's still the best. A good mix of pumpers and bungholes, all allowed to freely express opinion without some overbearing ******* moderator that turns and faces Gale Lemerand Drive three times a day and only allows pumping waving a ban wand 24/7. I'll keep hanging around for sure.
First seasons:
1990 - Spurrier: 9-2 (no bowl, probation)
2002 - Zook: 8-5 (lost Outback to Michigan 38-30)
2005 - Meyer: 9-3 (won Outback over Iowa 31-24)
2011 - Muschamp: 7-6 (won Gator over Ohio State 24-17)
2015 - McElwain: 10-4 (SECE champ, lost Citrus to Michigan 41-7)
2017 - Mullen: 10-3 (won Peach over Michigan 41-15)
So, historically, the bar is somewhat high for new coaches that aren't immediately following legends. Don't follow a legend, win 9 or 10 in year one.
Only Spurrier and Meyer came in as coaches that had just won conference titles, Spurrier ACC at Duke (still an underappreciated feat, considering UNC hasn't won the ACC since 1980, NC State since 1979), and Meyer ran the table at Utah in the Mountain West.
Napier isn't following a legend and just won a conference title.
The big plus here, if true, is that UF is finally turning the page on the "we're Florida, that's enough" mentality of recruiting student-athletes for football. They are investing in people and facilities.
Coach FPP will be able to win some games, but he has alot of chaff to clear out and a culture to rebuild from the ground up. The schedule is top heavy with home games next year, meaning pulling out a W against the Pac 12 champ in the opener and we could be sitting no worse than 5-2 heading into the WLOCP.
Napier's hires so far are all safe, people from ULL. Once he branches out in the next week or two and brings in non-ULL coaches will be an indicator of direction and whether or not UF is truly going to shell out the $$$ needed.
Give Coach FPP a chance. If we are sitting here next year at this time awaiting an appearance in some lower-level bowl like the Gasparilla again, then we can start a bit of murmuring.
As for the athletic department as a whole. Stricklin is a Starkville dork that has overstayed his welcome. He needs to go. Not one major sport is better than when he became AD. That's unacceptable. Getting flat out embarrassed in G-ville whether hosting Texas Southern on the hardwood or in a postseason game against South Alabama on the diamond, and zero being said about it shows he's gutless.
As for the board, it's still the best. A good mix of pumpers and bungholes, all allowed to freely express opinion without some overbearing ******* moderator that turns and faces Gale Lemerand Drive three times a day and only allows pumping waving a ban wand 24/7. I'll keep hanging around for sure.
- Feb 2, 2017
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Mullen earned being fired.
I believe Napier will be an improvement over the last three coaches.
I believe Napier will be an improvement over the last three coaches.
- Nov 20, 2017
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I have appreciated a lot that I've learned about football and football programs in general from this board. I appreciate the generally critical tone. Incessant blind pumper-ism is irritating, and some boards seem dedicated to unwavering support of the status quo regardless of the obvious problems.
I'm also fine with the generally more freewheeling nature of the discourse here, even if I find the rules of what's allowed vs prohibited to be somewhat unclear.
Ideally, I'd most want to see a reduction in personal attacks and the politics in the sports areas, as much as is reasonably possible.
I'm also fine with the generally more freewheeling nature of the discourse here, even if I find the rules of what's allowed vs prohibited to be somewhat unclear.
Ideally, I'd most want to see a reduction in personal attacks and the politics in the sports areas, as much as is reasonably possible.
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I believe hiring Coach Napier was an excellent choice and the early actions taken by him so far have been spot on. His negotiations prior to accepting the job were outstanding. He got exactly what he feels he needs to be successful. Previous coaches I gave a chance initially but it was pretty obvious early on that they were not up to the job and !@@#$ bums to boot. Maybe Stricklin has learned something, Fuch is beyond hope.
The commentary I've seen on other sites are pretty much fluff, not entertaining and a waste of my time. Here, sooner or later I will make a poor comment or joke and deserve the criticism, big deal. To all those lurkers out there, Suck It Up Buttercup!.
I think as multi-generational Gator complaining and criticism are part of our DNA. As a kid in the early 60's just crossing Payne's Prairie after games where we didn't perform well one of the grownups would always say "Damnnnnn, we couldn't beat Micanopy". There were also various nicknames for the Head Coaches.
Ox, I certainly appreciate your efforts and hard work and all the members on this site!
The commentary I've seen on other sites are pretty much fluff, not entertaining and a waste of my time. Here, sooner or later I will make a poor comment or joke and deserve the criticism, big deal. To all those lurkers out there, Suck It Up Buttercup!.
I think as multi-generational Gator complaining and criticism are part of our DNA. As a kid in the early 60's just crossing Payne's Prairie after games where we didn't perform well one of the grownups would always say "Damnnnnn, we couldn't beat Micanopy". There were also various nicknames for the Head Coaches.
Ox, I certainly appreciate your efforts and hard work and all the members on this site!
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Good direction Ox
Regarding Board Relations ~ When we disagree try to refrain from gang raping those we disagree with.
Regarding UF admin and coaches ~ Smack them when they get out of line but at least wait until they screw up before decapitating them.
And, if they do something good we should show the sense and grace to acknowledge it.
Regarding Board Relations ~ When we disagree try to refrain from gang raping those we disagree with.
Regarding UF admin and coaches ~ Smack them when they get out of line but at least wait until they screw up before decapitating them.
And, if they do something good we should show the sense and grace to acknowledge it.
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Best post yet
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I guess technically you can't be an Ox
URG wouldn't know. Too short to see that high.
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