***OFFICIAL GAME THREAD: UF vs LSU***

[Gatorraid81]

Not sure if you noticed, but Jones is significantly more talented than Trask. He had the best looking drive yesterday, until Mullen shut him down with only sideways passes and runs up the gut when we got in FG range. Jones will be ready if needed and has the potential to make the offense much more dynamic.

Nothing against Trask, I love the job he's been doing and hope he can play for sake of consistency, but "having" to play Jones over Trask could be similar to "having" to play Trask over Franks.

If EJ was to start cause Trask's knee needs more time to heal, who is the backup? Also does Mullen try and limit EJ's running for fear of injury? What is the status of Toney? I would think he'd be a good emergency QB.

 

[NVGator]

That's a moronic line. Like the Cal Oregon line yesterday. This is an easy one to jump on.

It’s already dropped back to -13.5

 

[lagator]

It’s already dropped back to -13.5

I'll still hit it but it won't open for awhile on my online service. Maybe wait a little and see if you can get a full 2 TD.

 

[BadowGator]

-13.5 or -14 is blatant lack of respect. For a 6 V 7 matchup it’s crazy. I can’t imagine it remains that high. But, who knows. Bring it. ML action on that will be a very exciting payout. See how the week goes. Injuries to either sides and such.

 

[Zambo]

Well cash in your life savings and take the Gators and the points.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

If Trask is out, spread sounds about right. LSU by 2 touchdowns. Gonna have to win it with our defense if Trask is limited. No confidence at all if he's out completely, and it's EJ's game to win. No way EJ survives Death Valley with a W.

Not good. Vegas seems to know these things early. It's known. Mullen will tell us tomorow.

 

[lagator]

-13.5 or -14 is blatant lack of respect. For a 6 V 7 matchup it’s crazy. I can’t imagine it remains that high. But, who knows. Bring it. ML action on that will be a very exciting payout. See how the week goes. Injuries to either sides and such.

They might not have a ML bet but if they do it should be like 400-450. I'll take some of that and hedge with a bet taking the points.

 

[Egor's Assistant]

Trust me, he has a remarkable arm. Jones' drive starts at around 4:10. Watch how effortlessly he releases it, and the time between when he releases the ball and when it hits the receiver in the hands.

Trask throws a really nice catchable ball and does a good job finding the open man and delivering it on time, but for pure arm-strength, not to mention athleticism, there's no question who is the more dynamic player in my opinion.

By the way, take a look at EJ running for 7 yards on the start of his drive when we needed 2 yards. In 3rd and short being able to pick it up with EJ's legs is huge.

You make good points. No doubt EJ is probably the more talented QB. Trask is just quick to decipher defenses and get the ball out. If EJ knows where to go with it, ok, I'm in. Give the kid the ball and let's see what he can do.

But would you really want him over a healthy Trask, taking his first start in Death Valley against top 10 Tigers? I'll take Trask Force One, for this week.

 

[Musclepug]

Fwiw, yes LSU has an offense that can score, but their defense is not better than Auburn's. They haven't seen a defense like ours. Zuniuga will be back, and should upgrade our already unstoppable D

 

[BadowGator]

I check out VSiN some mornings on the way to work on XM and on my brief commute in, most of the “professionals” consider LSU to be a 2 TD favorite. It baffles me. Did anyone watch the way the D played? LSU O is the greatest show on turf apparently. Not guaranteeing a win, but the more I’ve been thinking about it, betting with my heart I’d take 7 points. Betting in general - I’m in love with a +14. Give me that all day. It’ll open in my book this afternoon unfortunately. Hope I can snag 14 or the hook.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Doubt it. They'll put Wisconsin ahead of us.

Can you imagine UF with that Wisconsin OL?

 

[Frozen Gator]

Can you imagine UF with that Wisconsin OL?

WOW

 

[BadowGator]

Well my book opened at -13 -105

 

[lagator]

You make good points. No doubt EJ is probably the more talented QB. Trask is just quick to decipher defenses and get the ball out. If EJ knows where to go with it, ok, I'm in. Give the kid the ball and let's see what he can do.

But would you really want him over a healthy Trask, taking his first start in Death Valley against top 10 Tigers? I'll take Trask Force One, for this week.

No, I'm with you on that. A healthy Trask is our best bet at continuing to win. But he wasn't real effective after getting hurt, so if he is going to be on one leg we might as well go with EJ.

Even if Trask is going to be borderline ready by Saturday, if he is significantly limited during the week then EJ might need to take most of the first team snaps in practice. So that complicates it further as far as preparing specifically for LSU.

 

[lagator]

Well my book opened at -13 -105

That's still pretty good. Was there a ML up?

 

[neteng]

Only someone who has a made up mind thinks a drive that resulted in 3 points was better than several drives that resulted in TDs.

 

[GatormanTX]

Yeah I guess I forgot Danielson needs his weekly protein consumption guzzling down Sabans mayo packet

This made me want to throw up. Too early in the morning to get that visual.

Trust me, he has a remarkable arm. Jones' drive starts at around 4:10. Watch how effortlessly he releases it, and the time between when he releases the ball and when it hits the receiver in the hands.

Trask throws a really nice catchable ball and does a good job finding the open man and delivering it on time, but for pure arm-strength, not to mention athleticism, there's no question who is the more dynamic player in my opinion.

By the way, take a look at EJ running for 7 yards on the start of his drive when we needed 2 yards. In 3rd and short being able to pick it up with EJ's legs is huge.

I would have to trust you because I haven’t seen enough of EJs arm. Mullen called stupid plays with EJ more so than trask. If Trask if fine he should get the start.

 

[GatormanTX]

Everyone questioning the line. I agree this is too high but I don’t believe there is some conspiracy in Vegas that they know something secret on this. I am no Vegas expert but could it be that they think we have had some sloppy play on offense all year And that if we do the same things we did against Auburn that LSU will hang more than 13 as a result?

 

[BadowGator]

That's still pretty good. Was there a ML up?

Not yet. But that’s typical. I expect to see one though. No games have one just yet. I’ll post if so.

 

[lagator]

This made me want to throw up. Too early in the morning to get that visual.

I would have to trust you because I haven’t seen enough of EJs arm. Mullen called stupid plays with EJ more so than trask. If Trask if fine he should get the start.

Agree for sure that if Trask is healthy enough to play he should get the start. But if not, I think we are in pretty good hands (and feet) with EJ.