Mullen: Talent isn't UF's issue, it's work ethic and buy-in

80,000+ for a glorified scrimmage? Ain't happening Eddie.

 

Other programs do it (Bama, Dwags off the top of my head). That said, there’s a helluva lot more things to do in Florida during the spring than attend a scrimmage.

 

I wonder where the current players could have learned the lazy work ethic?

 

That attitude is exactly what he’s trying to squash. Others do it.

 

There are so many other things to do in the spring. But....nearly all of them can be done on any other day or weekend. Why not go to the Swamp on that particular Saturday? I can’t think of anywhere I would rather be on that Saturday in April. We’ll load up the fam and head to the Swamp. Sounds like fun.

 

Game is at 3. Baseball game at 5. Beautiful coordination.

 

I like what he's trying to get at. Let's face it, the always crazy, over-the-top fan support, the 87 consecutive sell-outs (or whatever it was) the collective feeling on the part of 90,000 screaming Gators that we COULD NOT LOSE is a thing of the past - at least for now. DM was an important part of that sublime orange & blue madness - and I think he could be the over-zealous, wild-eyed "crazy man with a vision" to bring it back. I really like the guy's attitude and drive. Challenging everybody, including the fans is a stroke of genius. Anything to shake off the funk of mediocrity and half-heartedness that has descended upon the entire program over the last 8 or 9 years.

The last two so-called head coaches failed for a variety of different reasons. One common denominator was their inability, or unwillingness to connect with the fan base. And when both proved unequal to the task of reinstating the level of expectations and effort the Gator faithful expected, the sell-outs ended, the confidence waned and the program went in to a decline that brought us to where we are today. I sincerely hope to see Florida Field become the madhouse it was for so many years - a snake-pit - a festering swamp from which only Gators get out alive. It's all there if we have the will to make it so. Go Gators!

 

Mullen can kiss my Fan azz!

 

I've been buying in for decades. He might want to spend some time addressing the students who show up late if at all.

 

Well, at least this is better than hearing underserved high praise for a sh!tshow of an offensive line like we did last year.

How many will we win? I don't know. We haven't played a single down with Mullen at the helm, and yet... I'm convinced that we'll at least be competitive in all phases of the game for the first time since I can remember.

 

Buy-in should not be a hard sell for a bunch of guys who've been rag-dolled for 2 years by every decent team we've played.

 

It's a breathe of fresh air just hearing a coach talk about being Champions again... and you're not getting there dreaming about it on your scooter. Flush all that and yet its a choice crap we endured with the scammer... if DM puts a product on the field with some excitement, you don't have to worry about the swamp or away game entourage rocking the house. Go Gators!!

 

I'm with you GS, all that meandering, namby-pamby, pseudo psychological BS that HC nimbo pumped out was enough to gag a goat. He never said a damn thing of substance and exhibited zero leadership - hell, he didn't even try. Even if DM occasionally goes off the deep end with the rah-rah stuff, at least he's trying to breath some life into this moribund program. And I actually understand what the guy's trying to say and what he actually thinks without having to run it through the magical moronic mojo filter. Breath of fresh air indeed.

 

My family of 4 love getting to attend the spring game. It’s a fun time and it’s nearly free.

 

I have certainly bought in on Mullen. Mullen following the Meyer plan for success minus the chest pains and arrests. I am telling you, we are gonna be good under Mullen. He is bringing us back baby! Go Gators!!

 

My inside sources are saying that the laziness within the program is all but gone. There is a sense of urgency to get better and make this program top notch again. Mullen and coaches are getting players and personnel to completely buy in and to actually play FOOTBALL. You will see.

 

If he promises he won't throw 2 pass

The voices inside your head?

The same ones that said Ole Butters was bringing an offensive explosion last year?