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Rebel_Rx · 09-23-2002 10:06 AM

<a href="http://www.msnbc.com/news/811095.asp" target="_blank">Gators silence their doubters </a>

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21 — Florida fans have been talked off the ledge and critics are choking on their Gator obituaries. It wasn’t just Steve Spurrier’s show after all. Bashed, ridiculed, and sent to timeout by foam-in-the mouth detractors, the Gators had been fitted for a blind-fold, handed a cigarette, and urged to give some last words. They had some last words, all right. “Take that.” <hr /></blockquote> <blockquote>quote:<hr /> Over and over, it was Grossman making plays and Tennessee making mistakes.
“In my opinion,” said Tennessee head coach Phil Fulmer, “he won the Heisman trophy tonight.” <hr /></blockquote>

Rebel_Rx · 09-23-2002 10:22 AM

<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/2002-09-23-florida_x.htm" target="_blank">'Down' year talk over for Gators, Grossman</a>

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> The Gators (3-1) moved up a spot in the USA TODAY/ESPN coaches' poll to No. 9 as the Vols (2-1) tumbled seven spots to No. 11. More important, the Gators' season still matters. "Obviously this is a big game in the Eastern Division (of the Southeastern Conference), but it's not a given that the winner of this game wins the East," Zook said Sunday. "It just gives us a little breathing room." The Gators face undefeated Kentucky this weekend <hr /></blockquote>

Gabi · 09-23-2002 01:19 PM

Ty Lynne! That was a great article. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />

orangetd88 · 09-23-2002 09:20 PM

And you said you weren't cheering for the Gators...lol

Rebel_Rx · 09-24-2002 09:47 AM

I do cheer for the Gators. Old habits die hard. But in 2 weeks.......no gators <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> . GO REBS!!

Gabi · 09-24-2002 10:16 AM

Nothing wrong w/cheering for the Gators.

NCGatorBait · 09-24-2002 05:17 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Rebel_Rx:
I do cheer for the Gators. Old habits die hard. But in 2 weeks.......no gators <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> . GO REBS!!<hr /></blockquote>Reb..it should be a great game...good luck!!

10MAN · 09-26-2002 09:30 AM

NCGator, I love my Rebs, but my faith level in our decision-making and play-calling has greatly dwindled, so please take it easy on your fellow SEC brethren over in the West on Oct 5th.

I'm not saying if we opened it up and attacked the whole game that we would win, but we would at least give ourselves a chance to win. But, our coach is completely determined that he is going to establish the running game whether we are up by 30, or down by 30. It doesn't seem to matter to him.

Offensively, we have the talent to challenge y'all, but we just don't utilize that talent nearly to the level we should. Defensively, whole other ballgame. We just don't compare. We have some talented defensive players, but we just never seem to be in position to tackle. And when we are, it looks like we don't even know how to tackle. We are pros at arm-tackling and that just doesn't cut it.

All that, among many other variables, mixed in with a lot of injured Rebels may make for a fairly ugly game. I hope not. Obviously, I pray for some sort of miracle of beating the Gators, but honestly, I would accept to just not get blown-out. So have a heart and spot us 24 points?

NCGatorBait · 09-26-2002 06:05 PM

10Man...I honestly do worry about this game!! We usually drop a game every year we are favored..MSU, AU...Ole Miss will gove us a great game..just glad we got a lil Swagger back from the UT win!!

Hornsounder · 09-28-2002 08:12 AM

I'm not sure what kind of swagger any of you Gators can possibly think you should have. Have you already forgotten the humiliation you suffered against Miami in your own swamp. Maybe they should call it the S-wimp now. Don't think that by beating a weak Tennessee team that you made some great accomplishment. What do you think Miami is going to do in Rocky Top on 11/9. They're going to turn it into a Volunteer "cocoon of horror". Your God (Spurrier) has left you holding a bag full of years of bad recruiting and a playbook that belongs in a retirement home with Bobby Bowden. My advice is that you stay in your little SEC and keep pretending that you're a good team. The only player you have is Grossman, and his biggest mistake was to stay another year. I can't wait for the Gators to come into the Orange Bowl next year so we can expose you as frauds again. Oh, and thanks for bringing so many recruits to the UM-Fla game, we really appreciate it...ROTFLMFHO...

[ September 28, 2002, 09:17 AM: Message edited by: Hornsounder ]

SloanCutt · 09-28-2002 09:46 AM

Now, now 10Man. You just chastised me on the Ole Miss board for not having a rosy outlook. Here you are claiming that you are pessimistic about the Florida game, what gives?

10MAN · 09-28-2002 10:09 AM

Just giving FL the credit that they are due, Mo. Even if we were a powerhouse, FL would still be a hard task. You think that is logical? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="tongue.gif" />

NCGatorBait · 09-28-2002 04:03 PM

Hornsounder nothing bad about losing to a great UM team!! They are a head above everyone I've seen play this year! I do expect UT t give you a good game in Knoxville...they may even beat you...just hope you show up if they do!

Hornsounder · 09-30-2002 07:55 AM

NCGATORBAIT,
Don't worry, in the unlikely event that Miami loses to Tennessee, or any one else, I'll not disappear. I'm no fair weather fan. I never stopped bleeding Orange and Green; not when we were on probation, and not any other time. I cannot fathom that a team that got beat by Florida like that, can stand up to an onslaught like the one the Canes can bring right now. After yesterday's Kentucky game, the Gators continue to fail to impress me as do the Vols.

Gabi · 09-30-2002 04:55 PM

Hornsounder, one quick question for you....if FL isn't a good team is Miami's win over FL really impressive?? I dont get how so many Miami fans like to think FL is the lowest of the lows and yet they love to brag about how they beat up on FL. Doesnt make any sense to me.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" />

NCGatorBait · 09-30-2002 06:06 PM

Hornsounder...UT has the athletes to match up with you better than UF..the only problem is they have no chemistry now!!If we can get our Special teams back on track, we are a top 5 team..the offense and defense are starting to click under the new systems!!

cant_think_of_a_witty_nam · 10-01-2002 01:10 AM

The monsters of the East will not pass the weekend unscathed. One will falter in an upset. I hope it's not my Hogs that can't deliver. On the same note, I think I might be driven to harm some people if I have to put up with another week of "we deserve better than this team." The question is: What's worse--typical Ole Miss fans or Ole Miss fans that "knew they could do it all along"?

[waits for his monday morning chastizement]

Hornsounder · 10-01-2002 08:48 AM

Gabi and GatorBait,
The reason why Miami fans take joy in beating up on the Gators is not because we consider it a testament to our prowess, but because of the following. 1) Florida recruits from the same pool we do, and we love knowing that we did a better job. 2) Steve Spurrier and his cronies dropped Miami off our schedule twice because they couldn't stand the fact that more often than not, Miami would beat them. I know, here comes the "The SEC is tough enough without having to play Miami and FSU in non-conference games" crying. Yeah, we've heard it all before, and its as weak of an argument now as it was 10 years ago, so please spare me! 3) Florida fans are famous for poor sportsmanship both as winners and as losers. Remember the cow manure, frozen oranges incident, the running it up on Miami late in the fourth quarter..etc

cant_think_of_a_witty_nam · 10-01-2002 01:30 PM

"Whoooa Nelly" Had to get out my reading glasses for that one.

I was never a big fan of Miami for no particular reason. I was never a big fan of FSU because I don't like Bowden. I liked UF because Spurrier seemed to be the biggest smartass in sports. Now that he is gone, I had to make myself watch the UF/UT game. Should Zookie continue to embarass the Orange Nation like that, my interest will wander back into Gainsville when dealing with East matters.

Hornsounder · 10-01-2002 02:03 PM

NCGaitorBait,
One question. If UT has better atheletes than Florida, why did Florida spank you in front of your crowd? Hmmm, Miami spanks FLorida in the Swamp, who in turn spanks UT in Rocky Top. I'll let you figure out the next logical step...

Btw, if anyone has been to Gainesville recently, have they taken down the Gainesville signs down on I-75 and changed them to Canesville yet? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

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