- Oct 5, 2017
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Well, what a difference a year makes. Last year going into the Tennessee game there was a lot of nervousness about losing to Tennessee. Due to the PC Police, I will not describe the game, but it is worth mentioning that Munch and Tutuola were seen in Knoxville early that Sunday morning interviewing Big Vol Daddy. Since then we have gone on to win at Vandy, beat FSU, Michigan, and Miami. Tennessee has gone on to lose at Vandy to not qualify for a bowl, get embarrassed by Ga. State in a game where the final score was closer than the game was, and allowed BYU to get a 60+ yard pass to set up the game tying field goal with 17 seconds left.
And to clarify my view on Trask, I'd like to enter the following from my 2018 Season Preview marked as Truth Exhibit A:
I would also like to submit from the Post-Mizzou Takes marked as Truth Exhibit B:
Ok, the second one was just re-iterating the first, but also had a tidbit I know I had forgotten about.
Could Trask take our offense to the next level? Yep. Do I want to see more playcalling that fits his strengths? Yes, as I do with everyone. Chuck Oliver had a good take on Sawyer Smith and UK last week before the game. Basically, that knowing the starter is done for the year allows you to mold the offense to the back up where if there is a chance the starter would return a team would do as minimal manipulation as possible to save confusion on assignments and such when the starter returns.
I would not be shocked if we see a new OL lineup to start the game. Delance has not been as good as I have hoped and was sat for Gouraige at times this past Saturday. The good and bad of tis change is that the move of Forsythe to the right tackle spot would leave us with questions on both sides of the line. For the most part, the left side of the line has been good this year. Remember, the strip sack, which the guy came from the left, was from an assignment of the left end to the right guard. That's a losing combination. Worth watching Top Billin's breakdown for his discussion of the line. The rest too.
Bryce Thompson may be back for Tennessee's backfield, but I don't think that's enough to stop the Trask train. I'm not sure why we didn't see Copeland more against Kentucky, but it was nice to see players like Hammond and Pitts have shining moments. If Trask and Pitts develop a connection it will be unbelievably dangerous. Pitts is a match up nightmare and Trask could get him the ball just that much quicker.
On defense, our front seven may face Tennessee's first repeat offensive line line-up this season after 3 line-ups the first three weeks. However, no guarantees. If Zuniga is back and Tennessee cannot find a quick strike passing game like Kentucky did, our guys will make life hell for Tennessee. Tennessee hasn't exactly been scary on the ground either except for their game against Chattanooga, though I've heard plenty of fans calling for Randy Shannon after the UAB game in 2017 so those games must mean something...right?
Special shoutout to Reese for being the National Defensive Player of the Week.
Anyone see where the safeties prepare their own rotation and it's not done by English? Coach English need to step up and keep Davis and Stewart in as much as possible. They only accounted for 3 turnovers Saturday and kept most of the passing underneath most of the night with few exceptions. The defensive goal should be to not rush three unless it's a end of game/half long pass for a TD scenario. The question of CJ is a big one has 500 year Seniors Callaway and Jennings. The question is can Guantanamo have time to make good decisions...even with time, can he make good decisions?
Maybe we finally have a punt return worth something? I mean Brandon James made a living against better Tennessee teams. McPherson was a victim of an announcer's jinx last week. Now that his miss is out of the way I hope his march to being UF's all-time leading scorer continues.
So, will we have Mick Hubert screaming about a late "insane asylum" for a third straight UT visit to the Swamp? If we do, there may be blood. This Tennessee team has not looked good. This is also that Tennessee team's first road game of the season. A make shift offensive line in their first road game favors the home team. Throw in beasts like Greenard and hopefully Zuniga on the ends and your asking for a long day on offense.
Florida 38
Tennessee 17
And to clarify my view on Trask, I'd like to enter the following from my 2018 Season Preview marked as Truth Exhibit A:
I would also like to submit from the Post-Mizzou Takes marked as Truth Exhibit B:
Ok, the second one was just re-iterating the first, but also had a tidbit I know I had forgotten about.
Could Trask take our offense to the next level? Yep. Do I want to see more playcalling that fits his strengths? Yes, as I do with everyone. Chuck Oliver had a good take on Sawyer Smith and UK last week before the game. Basically, that knowing the starter is done for the year allows you to mold the offense to the back up where if there is a chance the starter would return a team would do as minimal manipulation as possible to save confusion on assignments and such when the starter returns.
I would not be shocked if we see a new OL lineup to start the game. Delance has not been as good as I have hoped and was sat for Gouraige at times this past Saturday. The good and bad of tis change is that the move of Forsythe to the right tackle spot would leave us with questions on both sides of the line. For the most part, the left side of the line has been good this year. Remember, the strip sack, which the guy came from the left, was from an assignment of the left end to the right guard. That's a losing combination. Worth watching Top Billin's breakdown for his discussion of the line. The rest too.
Bryce Thompson may be back for Tennessee's backfield, but I don't think that's enough to stop the Trask train. I'm not sure why we didn't see Copeland more against Kentucky, but it was nice to see players like Hammond and Pitts have shining moments. If Trask and Pitts develop a connection it will be unbelievably dangerous. Pitts is a match up nightmare and Trask could get him the ball just that much quicker.
On defense, our front seven may face Tennessee's first repeat offensive line line-up this season after 3 line-ups the first three weeks. However, no guarantees. If Zuniga is back and Tennessee cannot find a quick strike passing game like Kentucky did, our guys will make life hell for Tennessee. Tennessee hasn't exactly been scary on the ground either except for their game against Chattanooga, though I've heard plenty of fans calling for Randy Shannon after the UAB game in 2017 so those games must mean something...right?
Special shoutout to Reese for being the National Defensive Player of the Week.
Anyone see where the safeties prepare their own rotation and it's not done by English? Coach English need to step up and keep Davis and Stewart in as much as possible. They only accounted for 3 turnovers Saturday and kept most of the passing underneath most of the night with few exceptions. The defensive goal should be to not rush three unless it's a end of game/half long pass for a TD scenario. The question of CJ is a big one has 500 year Seniors Callaway and Jennings. The question is can Guantanamo have time to make good decisions...even with time, can he make good decisions?
Maybe we finally have a punt return worth something? I mean Brandon James made a living against better Tennessee teams. McPherson was a victim of an announcer's jinx last week. Now that his miss is out of the way I hope his march to being UF's all-time leading scorer continues.
So, will we have Mick Hubert screaming about a late "insane asylum" for a third straight UT visit to the Swamp? If we do, there may be blood. This Tennessee team has not looked good. This is also that Tennessee team's first road game of the season. A make shift offensive line in their first road game favors the home team. Throw in beasts like Greenard and hopefully Zuniga on the ends and your asking for a long day on offense.
Florida 38
Tennessee 17
