Game Thread ***OFFICIAL GAME THREAD: UF vs Vanderbilt*** ETN likely out

[Egor's Assistant]

ETN had 170+ yards rushing just a couple of weeks ago, and we're acting like he doesn't get the ball? He'll be the top dog next year before he jumps to the NFL, and he knows it.

This is true. But if he got the ball more like other featured backs do, he might have the type of year that gets him drafted after THIS season. Less wear and tear on his body and more money to play. (Average NFL running back career is only 3-4 years.)

 

[Egor's Assistant]

His brother is gonna tweet whatever crosses his dumbass mind. It has zero bearing on anything. You guys are just looking for sh*t to bitch about at this point.

I don't like your tone, sir.

 

[Gatorphan]

This is true. But if he got the ball more like other featured backs do, he might have the type of year that gets him drafted after THIS season. Less wear and tear on his body and more money to play. (Average NFL running back career is only 3-4 years.)

ETN isn’t eligible to enter after this season

 

[neteng]

Chris is a good dude. Got the chance to talk with him a couple of times. Very polite and respectful. He is passionate about Florida being elite in football and I value his opinion. He thought this was going to be a rough year, like the majority of us did as Donk alluded to earlier, but he changed his tune to be more optimistic the week before Utah. He has calibrated his expectations it seems, like most of us have I think. BUT he has also preached patience and praised Napier for the good things he has done for the program.

I'm of the thought right now that even if Kentucky loses a close one or squeaks out a win against georgia this weekend that isn't going to make me feel any better about that loss. At the moment this Georgia team reminds me of the $hitty FSU 2014 team that squeked by all year and got their doors blown off in the playoffs. In today's time, we should beat Kentucky 10 out of 10.

All we can do is win this Ivy league match up on Saturday. Heard their was going to be a debate contest for the half time entertainment

Dude, which georgia games are you watching? Because other than a consistent slow start each week and a tough away game against Auburn, thus far they have come out and blown the doors off everyone. They got UK at home and their remaining schedule is a joke, so they are going to continue to blow the doors off teams.

Fuchs, now Im pi$$ed.

 

[MJMGator]

I don't like your tone, sir.

 

[MJMGator]

ETN isn’t eligible to enter after this season

Don’t let a little fact like that get in the way of his whining.

 

[no1g8r]

There is that tweet from his older NFL brother jesting that he join Deion at Colorado rather than stick it out with the hapless, Napier-led Gators. Sh!t like that leads to speculation. I do hear he's a great team player so doubt he's butt hurt enough to transfer. Probably just disappointed that our team sucks, like the rest of us. Our offensive is straight garbage. Who knows. On the Bright side, I hear NFL QB coach Brady is going to be our next OC.

So rather than go with the possibility that ETN has a few dings that Billy wants ETN to recover from, you're assuming that ETN being out is the result of being dissatisfied with the way that BN is using him so he is sitting out voluntarily, and contemplating entering the draft portal. Sounds every bit as logical as BN's "go for 2" decision tree </sarc>

 

[Detroitgator]

This is true. But if he got the ball more like other featured backs do, he might have the type of year that gets him drafted after THIS season. Less wear and tear on his body and more money to play. (Average NFL running back career is only 3-4 years.)

 

[Egor's Assistant]

ETN isn’t eligible to enter after this season

Had no idea. I thought you could leave after two season in college.

 

[Egor's Assistant]

Yes, I understand there is a contradiction there. It's total miles I'm concerned about if I'm his agent.

 

[dz_23]

some of you just cant seem to grasp that its a lot more than just the w/l record. we all knew this would be a tough year in terms of wins, but what we did expect to see was competitiveness, fundamentals, discipline and better play from the team, and improvements in play calling and game management from the coaches. we havent seen any of that. the 1/2 of buttchug was as baffling a half as ive seen b/c we didnt do anything special, ut was just awful and refused to defend what we were running. every other half of football besides 1st half UT has been poor to horrific and stockpiled full of player, group and staff blunders.

if you think playing the way weve played so far and getting a win this weekend is in anyway showing improvement, you should actually watch the games for a change.

Fair point. I’ll watch tomorrow thanks

 

[revgator]

I just got the scoop on Etienne. Apparently there was some freak accident with his guardian helmet at practice.

Here's the video...

 

[RocketCityGator]

It’s the playcalling and the fact that we don’t have an ST coach. I think all that gets fixed in the off-season.

These issues were present at the end of last year. They didn't get fixed. What exactly leads you to conclude that they will be fixed this off season?

 

[LongTooth]

These issues were present at the end of last year. They didn't get fixed. What exactly leads you to conclude that they will be fixed this off season?

The proverbial hot seat can sometimes be a great motivator….

 

[Egor's Assistant]

You getting Froggy with me, MJ? Meet me in the box at halftime.

Don’t let a little fact like that get in the way of his whining.

 

[Lucius]

A few major errors early in the last game completely turned momentum in UK's favor, and this Gator offense is not built to come from behind, so things snowballed.

Without the leaping of the shield and a few missed tackles leading to huge runs, that game progresses completely differently.

I think the team cleans up some things and gets a boost from the home crowd again.

If there is any game left on the schedule for the Gators to get multiple turnovers it would be this one against a pass-happy Vanderbilt offense.

The offense raises its' level of play after last week's disaster, but issues still remain and they struggle with consistency.

The defense makes more stops when players are in position, but a few mistakes extend drives as usual.

The team gives a solid outing, but nothing spectacular against an overmatched opponent at home, leaving the fans to wonder what to expect against South Carolina on the road.

34-13 UF-Van

 

[MJMGator]

You getting Froggy with me, MJ? Meet me in the box at halftime.

 

[Silverback Gator]

I hope we turn the corners this weekend and carry the momentum, expectation, and discipline to SC next week.

 

[Saulgoodman]

Dude, which georgia games are you watching? Because other than a consistent slow start each week and a tough away game against Auburn, thus far they have come out and blown the doors off everyone. They got UK at home and their remaining schedule is a joke, so they are going to continue to blow the doors off teams.

Fuchs, now Im pi$$ed.

So the only two mediocre teams they played, that are light years behind them in overall talent and one of those teams have a 1st year coach, they struggled mightily.

They had to come from behind to beat South Carolina at home in the 2nd half. Auburn is a tough place to play but again, given the advantages Georgia has talent and coaching wise, it should not have been that close. Sure, I'll go ahead and mark them up for a 3rd straight Natty according to you

 

[abefroman]

The TN championship is on the line!