Truth Takes: 2023 Schedule Overview and Prediction

[G8trwood]

Always rainbows in the Summer. Winter is coming ;) hope remains internally eternal

 

[GatorTruth133]

I agree that there are a lot of unknowns out there. I've seen anything from 3 - 9 to 9 - 3. I do know that if we beat Utah bad the optimists are going to come out and we'll start hearing predictions like how we are going to beat Georgia etc. If we lose to Utah then the pessimists will come out and say we won't even beat McNeese State etc. There's going to be ups and downs this season. For once I'd like to see our football team and yes, us the fans, weather the storm and get stronger as the season progresses and not throw in the towel like last year where we lost to Vanderbilt, FSU, and Oregon State in a row to close out the season.

Don't let the last play or the last game beat you on the next one.

This is insanely accurate.

 

[Detroitgator]

I think this is like the 2nd pro gator tweet from him that's been posted recently. Why did he transfer? He really screwed himself. Anyone hear anything on what happened here?

Here is what I think... he's starting to mature, realizes he probably f'd up, and really wishes he had been at UF under a coach like Napier vs what he had while here... let's review (because I got to see him play in HS and read a lot about him at that time up through his decision):

• He was an 18 year old, very talented, punk from the WORST part of Pensacola. He was a notch above Purifoy who we also got from Pensacola.
• Everyone, including his Mom, thought he was going to Bama, and he probably (i.e., DEFINITELY) should have.
• Somehow a fraud convinced him to come to UF.
• We're pretty unanimous here regarding how much "coaching" was going on.
• He was immature and probably didn't put in the work to go with his natural talent.
• He transfered. And I know I'll get beat up for this, but where he went wasn't a bad decision as a WR given the Dan Enos/baby Tua thing).
• He left early for the NFL (maybe because Enos left for Arkansas).
• He's starting to mature now, and still feels like a Gator, not a f'n turtle.

How many guys like Copeland did we absolutely f'n WASTE over the last 10 years?

It's why I didn't like hating on him and guys like EJ (or any of our damn QBs), or even Dean and Cox Jr. over the last 10 years... none of those guys had "off field"/character issues that I can think of, they were all failed by incompetent frauds.

 

[GatorTruth133]

Here is what I think... he's starting to mature, realizes he probably f'd up, and really wishes he had been at UF under a coach like Napier vs what he had while here... let's review (because I got to see him play in HS and read a lot about him at that time up through his decision):

• He was an 18 year old, very talented, punk from the WORST part of Pensacola.
• Everyone, including his Mom, thought he was going to Bama, and he probably (i.e., DEFINITELY) should have.
• Somehow a fraud convinced him to come to UF.
• We're pretty unanimous here regarding how much "coaching" was going on.
• He was immature and probably didn't put in the work to go with his natural talent.
• He transfered. And I know I'll get beat up for this, but where he went wasn't a bad decision as a WR given the Dan Enos/baby Tua thing).
• He left early for the NFL (maybe because Enos left for Arkansas).
• He's starting to mature now, and still feels like a Gator, not a f'n turtle.

How many guys like Copeland did we absolutely f'n WASTE over the last 10 years?

It's why I didn't like hating on him and guys like EJ (or any of our damn QBs), or even Dean and Cox Jr. over the last 10 years... none of those guys had "off field"/character issues that I can think of, they were all failed by incompetent frauds.

Deet, this is how I feel about a ton of our former players. Heck, its how I feel about some that transferred out after this year for one reason or another. Some needed to go, some shouldn't have been here but for the last staff recruiting too many tweeners, and some were probably getting out of dodge before they were in another Toney defense. Remember, it wasn't until after NSD that Toney's departure was announced. Heck, I'm still not sure we get the three young WR's in if Billy G. in for Colbert was known at the time.

Reminds me of a story I have and this has always stuck with me. In 2010, my mom took my brother, wife and I to NYC for a different kind of Christmas because my dad had passed in July. We went to a Knicks/Bulls game on Christmas because my brother and I wanted to go to Madison Square Garden. Next to me a guy brought his son and when a player (and I don't remember who it was at the moment) was announced for the Bulls, the dad clapped. The son asked why his dad was cheering for a player on the other team. The dad explained that the player used to be a Knick and that even though he's gone, he did his best for the Knicks and therefore, he would always have his respect. Unless guys go out trashing the program (and there are standards on that for me because there are times where we've learned transfers have been right), my general rule is I'm good with them.

 

[GatorBart]

Here is what I think... he's starting to mature, realizes he probably f'd up, and really wishes he had been at UF under a coach like Napier vs what he had while here... let's review (because I got to see him play in HS and read a lot about him at that time up through his decision):

• He was an 18 year old, very talented, punk from the WORST part of Pensacola. He was a notch above Purifoy who we also got from Pensacola.
• Everyone, including his Mom, thought he was going to Bama, and he probably (i.e., DEFINITELY) should have.
• Somehow a fraud convinced him to come to UF.
• We're pretty unanimous here regarding how much "coaching" was going on.
• He was immature and probably didn't put in the work to go with his natural talent.
• He transfered. And I know I'll get beat up for this, but where he went wasn't a bad decision as a WR given the Dan Enos/baby Tua thing).
• He left early for the NFL (maybe because Enos left for Arkansas).
• He's starting to mature now, and still feels like a Gator, not a f'n turtle.

How many guys like Copeland did we absolutely f'n WASTE over the last 10 years?

It's why I didn't like hating on him and guys like EJ (or any of our damn QBs), or even Dean and Cox Jr. over the last 10 years... none of those guys had "off field"/character issues that I can think of, they were all failed by incompetent frauds.

Cope was signed by the Titans as an UDFA, waived a few weeks ago, then signed by the Vikes. Had one catch for 18 yards yesterday. Likely fighting for a spot on the practice squad. Brandon Powell’s on the Vikes now too; glad to see him off the Rams. Captain Kirk’s going to love that dude.

 

[Swamped Gator]

We were bad last year. Despite that, we should’ve beaten Vandy and Kentucky. We could’ve beaten TN, LSU, and FSU with either mediocre QB play or a mediocre defense. As bad as we were we weren’t that far off. I don’t think we’re going to do special things this year but I’m cautiously optimistic. If Mertz is a solid game manager, the defense has a pulse, and the offensive line is solid we could absolutely surprise some people. None of those three things are a stretch to imagine.

 

[gardnerwebbgator]

So every game is a toss up that aren’t the two gimme games at home and two games against UGA and LSU. Riveting.

 

[Gator By Marriage]

Deet, this is how I feel about a ton of our former players. Heck, its how I feel about some that transferred out after this year for one reason or another. Some needed to go, some shouldn't have been here but for the last staff recruiting too many tweeners, and some were probably getting out of dodge before they were in another Toney defense. Remember, it wasn't until after NSD that Toney's departure was announced. Heck, I'm still not sure we get the three young WR's in if Billy G. in for Colbert was known at the time.

Reminds me of a story I have and this has always stuck with me. In 2010, my mom took my brother, wife and I to NYC for a different kind of Christmas because my dad had passed in July. We went to a Knicks/Bulls game on Christmas because my brother and I wanted to go to Madison Square Garden. Next to me a guy brought his son and when a player (and I don't remember who it was at the moment) was announced for the Bulls, the dad clapped. The son asked why his dad was cheering for a player on the other team. The dad explained that the player used to be a Knick and that even though he's gone, he did his best for the Knicks and therefore, he would always have his respect. Unless guys go out trashing the program (and there are standards on that for me because there are times where we've learned transfers have been right), my general rule is I'm good with them.

I’m especially forgiving of those guys who transferred to get away from the bad 3Ms.

 

[oxrageous]

So every game is a toss up that aren’t the two gimme games at home and two games against UGA and LSU. Riveting.

To me UGA is the only game we're likely to lose. LSU sucks balls.

 

[jdh5484]

To me UGA is the only game we're likely to lose.

Bending the knee to the buttsniffers before the season even starts?

 

[Homer J]

To me UGA is the only game we're likely to lose. LSU sucks balls.

LSU had a lot of freshman starting last year.
Being year 2 will help them even more with Kelly.

LSU will win the west.

 

[oxrageous]

LSU had a lot of freshman starting last year.
Being year 2 will help them even more with Kelly.

LSU will win the west.

No doubt in my mind UF beats LSU. Zero.

 

[GatorTruth133]

No doubt in my mind UF beats LSU. Zero.

Love the confidence whether it is sincere or trolling.

 

[oxrageous]

This crap about LSU being "back" because they got lucky in a ton of games last year doesn't fly with me. The assertion they are winning the West is laughable. The fans will be calling for Kelly's firing by the middle of the season.

Don't be surprised if FSU beats them this week.

 

[Detroitgator]

This crap about LSU being "back" because they got lucky in a ton of games last year doesn't fly with me. The assertion they are winning the West is laughable. The fans will be calling for Kelly's firing by the middle of the season.

Don't be surprised if FSU beats them this week.

Trying to move the Pick 'Em betting, are we?

 

[oxrageous]

Trying to move the Pick 'Em betting, are we?

FSU sucks, but LSU sucks even worse. They are looking at a 5 to 7 win season.

 

[Silverback Gator]

FSU sucks, but LSU sucks even worse. They are looking at a 5 to 7 win season.

Just stop it already. They destroyed us last year with a new team.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

i think lsu is gonna be pretty good, but for every loss they incur im banning @oxrageous for a day; a week for every win.

 

[SGG]

LSU won’t win the west, but they will beat F$U easily.

They’re probably looking at a 9-3 or 8-4 type season.

 

[oxrageous]

Just stop it already. They destroyed us last year with a new team.

WTF does that have to do with this season?