Florida has 15 returning starters

[Durty South Swamp]

And you had us winning 2 games last year. You were much farther off than me.

He was off by 3. You were off by at least 5 lol.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

have hope because I don't believe they cannot be worse than last season

We said the same thing last summer... and yet...

 

[Swamp Donkey]

He was off by 3. You were off by at least 5 lol.

I didn't say 2 anyway. I said 4. He is probably editing every post right now. This year could be as bad as 2 but will likely be 4 or 5 again, just like Vegas and the analysts say.

 

[oxrageous]

I didn't say 2 anyway. I said 4. He is probably editing every post right now. This year could be as bad as 2 but will likely be 4 or 5 again, just like Vegas and the analysts say.

Ah, so now you're just saying "likely" - already back peddling like a madman.

 

[gardnerwebbgator]

Talent is nice, but when you have a hardheaded dumbass calling the plays and mismanaging in game decisions, it’s hard to be hopeful.

I’m sticking with 4-8 and a ceiling of 6-6.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Ah, so now you're just saying "likely" - already back peddling like a madman.

Yes, 4 is more likely than 2. But 2 won't surprise me.

 

[B52G8rAC]

The amount of votes in the poll for five wins or less is freaking stupid and disgusting. You guys are bunch of embarrassing battered wives.

Simply nattering nabobs of negativism.

 

[Saulgoodman]

@Silverback Gator 7 wins? That would be a successful year? Come on man we have been in the $hitter but don't be tricked into lowering your standards by Scotty.
10 wins or it's a failure. We should beat everyone on the schedule with the exception of Georgia and Texas.

Napier's 3rd year, with all of his resources he wanted, the majority of the roster are his players, 25th year senior at QB. No more excuses, win 10 or GTFO.

 

[Saulgoodman]

Somewhat true, but the turnaround in talent is not massive enough to make coaching nearly irrelevant (think Larry Coker).

Miami feels as pivotal an opening game UF has had since Michigan in McElwain's last season. This one probably more so for how the rest of the season pans out. Lose at home to a struggling in state rival and the wheels have a very high chance of falling completely off. Whereas, we win that one and I could talk us into 7-0 with recruiting momentum swings and chances to run the table after Georgia/Texas (may even grab one of those). But, with the history Billy has, he has not given us anything here or at Louisiana to make me think that's the way this turns out for him. Since he does seem to work hard, I'd like him to succeed. I don't hate him the way i have prior failures (though I do hate Stricklin more than Foley).

I just see hype building around Mertz as the season approaches and people argue he is ready for Joe Burrow season 2 comparisons (never mind that Burrow had two all-pro WRs). But Mertz and Billy have a ton of games and offense to show us who they are, so we have to expect each of them to morph into new guys together.

If you lose at home to Miami, I see quick quitting on the coach and recruiting going very south.

Beating Mario at home brings you to being able to "talk" us into 7-0? You think Mario is that great of a head coach? Now, if Napier beats him like he stole something for 4 quarters then I'm all ears. If it plays out like the Tennessee game last year, domination in the first half turns into ultra conservative playing scared WTF was that second half, then it will be same $hit different year. Or even worse, if it turns into the retard bowl, then I will be stealing Durtys bag to put over my head for the remainder of the year.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Or even worse, if it turns into the retard bowl,

This is a playoff game in the Retard Series.

But Lil Beamer has a nearly insurmountable lead.

 

[Saulgoodman]

Don't make fun of Simple Jack, it's in his genetics.

 

[t-gator]

The amount of votes in the poll for five wins or less is freaking stupid and disgusting. You guys are bunch of embarrassing battered wives.

Fan duel has us set at 4.5 wins. I think we're just being rational

 

[oxrageous]

Fan duel has us set at 4.5 wins. I think we're just being rational

Anyone not putting thousands on the over is a fool. I know I am.

 

[aka]

Good grief, I'm not even reading some of this bs. Just don't over think it. Have fun, support your Gators win or lose and don't be worried about being "right". This roster is way better than some we've had recently. And if the coaching staff can get out its own way we might be pretty good.

 

[Silverback Gator]

@Silverback Gator 7 wins? That would be a successful year? Come on man we have been in the $hitter but don't be tricked into lowering your standards by Scotty.
10 wins or it's a failure. We should beat everyone on the schedule with the exception of Georgia and Texas.

Napier's 3rd year, with all of his resources he wanted, the majority of the roster are his players, 25th year senior at QB. No more excuses, win 10 or GTFO.

I wish it would be 8 regular then he wins a bowl. That would be decent. Not saying 7 wins is good, just that it’s better and the least he should do.

 

[Saulgoodman]

I wish it would be 8 regular then he wins a bowl. That would be decent. Not saying 7 wins is good, just that it’s better and the least he should do.

I hear ya, success is subjective. To each their own.

 

[GatorCatsi]

@Silverback Gator 7 wins? That would be a successful year? Come on man we have been in the $hitter but don't be tricked into lowering your standards by Scotty.
10 wins or it's a failure. We should beat everyone on the schedule with the exception of Georgia and Texas.

Napier's 3rd year, with all of his resources he wanted, the majority of the roster are his players, 25th year senior at QB. No more excuses, win 10 or GTFO.

10 wins it is then!

 

[Silverback Gator]

I hear ya, success is subjective. To each their own.

Yeah, well, 10 is NOT going to happen, maybe never with this guy. Realistic optimism.

 

[MJMGator]

Anyone not putting thousands on the over is a fool. I know I am.

 

[Sec14Gator]

Beating Mario at home brings you to being able to "talk" us into 7-0? You think Mario is that great of a head coach? Now, if Napier beats him like he stole something for 4 quarters then I'm all ears.

This is a fair point, but you focused on the wrong side of the equation and not my point. I'm saying if we lose in a battle of morons, this goes to the sh!tter fast. Win, even possbily ugly, and we are 2-0 with a home game against aTm who have a brand new coach and somewhat depleted roster. Momentum could build but little to no chance without a week 1 W.