Not Much Looking Ahead Again This Year...

[cover2]

Not that it's ever a safe thing to do, but looks like there will be no looking ahead and another game-by-game season. No peeking to Jax and the Dawgs, ATL, playoffs/bowls. Every game seems to have the potential to be a wire-to-wire event based on the first contest. I like exciting football, but I'm a homesick for the days of roaring through the early schedule, where the biggest worry it seemed was staying healthy. Of course, it could all change, for better or worse. I guiltily think that I need to be more patient, and I usually am, but there's something about the way this year is setting up, especially on the heels of the last several. I feel like I'm going back in time when '78 had his shag and bell-bottoms, hoops were played in the Alley, and we all chanted "wait 'til next year!" Is it just me?

 

[SGG]

Not that it's ever a safe thing to do, but looks like there will be no looking ahead and another game-by-game season. No peeking to Jax and the Dawgs, ATL, playoffs/bowls. Every game seems to have the potential to be a wire-to-wire event based on the first contest. I like exciting football, but I'm a homesick for the days of roaring through the early schedule, where the biggest worry it seemed was staying healthy. Of course, it could all change, for better or worse. I guiltily think that I need to be more patient, and I usually am, but there's something about the way this year is setting up, especially on the heels of the last several. I feel like I'm going back in time when '78 had his shag and bell-bottoms, hoops were played in the Alley, and we all chanted "wait 'til next year!" Is it just me?

No. It isn't just you. I think we should all thank our lucky stars that the East, and the SEC(sans Bama) is down as a whole this year, just like last year.

The entire SEC slate looks very winnable, including that LSU game in a few weeks. We'll know more about this team after its visit to Knoxville in a few weeks.

I don't think any team left on the schedule is great, some of them very good, but nowhere near great. Even F$U, who came from behind last night, looks very porous on the offensive line and in the secondary.

 

[Gator98MD]

nope, our offense doesnt look much improved, so every game this year is a concern

 

[bradgator2]

I've been this way ever since Muschamp took over. I'm numb to it now.

 

[LongTooth]

my God. 1978 .....

ironic that SOS returns to see the house he built has fully crumbled and we've come full circle back to the mediocrity of the 70's.

of course, this happened years ago. Mac is just stepping into the role of our Jim Donnan.

 

[T REX]

Not that it's ever a safe thing to do, but looks like there will be no looking ahead and another game-by-game season. No peeking to Jax and the Dawgs, ATL, playoffs/bowls. Every game seems to have the potential to be a wire-to-wire event based on the first contest. I like exciting football, but I'm a homesick for the days of roaring through the early schedule, where the biggest worry it seemed was staying healthy. Of course, it could all change, for better or worse. I guiltily think that I need to be more patient, and I usually am, but there's something about the way this year is setting up, especially on the heels of the last several. I feel like I'm going back in time when '78 had his shag and bell-bottoms, hoops were played in the Alley, and we all chanted "wait 'til next year!" Is it just me?

I'm ready for Kentucky. I'm surprised by your post though I think you nailed it.

 

[LagoonGator68]

Mama said.....

 

[GatorJB]

It's very possible that in two weeks time, we'll all look back on this week and laugh about how silly it was to be worried about this team not progressing. Of course, things may be exactly the same. Hopefully it will all work out for the best. I still think this team can make it to Atlanta and give Bama a run for their money when it's all said and done.

 

[MertzJay26]

It's very possible that in two weeks time, we'll all look back on this week and laugh about how silly it was to be worried about this team not progressing. Of course, things may be exactly the same. Hopefully it will all work out for the best. I still think this team can make it to Atlanta and give Bama a run for their money when it's all said and done.

This. If we come out flat again vs UK I'll officially be deeply concerned

 

[T REX]

give Bama a run for their money when it's all said and done.

 

[Rentmoneygawd]

can't wait for Saturday lol

 

[Alagator]

....I still think this team can make it to Atlanta and give Bama a run for their money when it's all said and done.

I appreciate your optimism, I really do. However... I am growing weary of bama (and others) being the measuring stick. I miss the good ole days when THE FLORIDA GATORS set the tone that everyone else measured themselves against.

 

[Concrete Helmet]

I appreciate your optimism, I really do. However... I am growing weary of bama (and others) being the measuring stick. I miss the good ole days when THE FLORIDA GATORS set the tone that everyone else measured themselves against.

I agree but the reality is we gotta lot of work to get back to the that level.
In regards to the OP, I said to myself mid way through the 3rd quarter that we would be in a lot of tight games this year.....We have the system to win the games but need more talent to blow people out.

 

[NVGator]

Oh Lord, even @cover2 has given up hope.

Here's a "Come full circle" for you. We avenge our opportunity to knock Bama out of the National Title Game in the first year of the SEC Championship Game. We make it to Atlanta, no one gives us a chance, and we beat Bama to knock them (and the SEC) out of the Final 4 this year.

 

[cover2]

I agree but the reality is we gotta lot of work to get back to the that level.
In regards to the OP, I said to myself mid way through the 3rd quarter that we would be in a lot of tight games this year.....We have the system to win the games but need more talent to blow people out.

Couldn't agree more. Difference between talent is like sugar...raw and refined. Takes more prep and development for the raw to be ready to eat or cook with. Refined is ready to go time you get it! Where football is concerned, I don't think that like with a diet that raw is better for you! ;)

 

[bradgator2]

 

[cover2]

Oh Lord, even @cover2 has given up hope.

Here's a "Come full circle" for you. We avenge our opportunity to knock Bama out of the National Title Game in the first year of the SEC Championship Game. We make it to Atlanta, no one gives us a chance, and we beat Bama to knock them (and the SEC) out of the Final 4 this year.

Not quite that dire, NV, but I'll admit that the last seven seasons are starting to wear a hole in me. It still means a lot to me. I think the remedy will have to come in the next few Februarys. We need a big dose of that elixir this year.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I've been this way ever since ADAZZIO took over. I'm numb to it now.

Fify.

Funny how people forget what a clusterfvkk 2009 and 2010 were.

Brantley on a keeper anyone? Trey Burton lining beside Jordan Reed to make the calls for him?

 

[bradgator2]

Fify.

Funny how people forget what a clusterfvkk 2009 and 2010 were.

Brantley on a keeper anyone? Trey Burton lining beside Jordan Reed to make the calls for him?

Fully agree. I was going to say "the last 7 years"..... But didnt want to sound like a

 

[SGG]

Fify.

Funny how people forget what a clusterfvkk 2009 and 2010 were.

Brantley on a keeper anyone? Trey Burton lining beside Jordan Reed to make the calls for him?

Dive baby, dive.