Noles Favored by 9.5 . . . I'm guessing it still would have been 7.5 even if UF had beaten Vandy. Fsu is rolling, but they are also playing an ACC schedule. If UF had beaten vandy I was prepared to take the points and bet the Gators. Now I am not so sure.
I thought I read one article that had us as a 2 point 'dog before we lost to Vandy. I was right, found the article. Betting lines set for Sunshine Showdown between Florida, Florida State
If AR runs hard, everything else opens up, if he does his Tom Brady impression, I’ll probably have to leave early.
If FSU stacks the box like Vandy, which I expect them to do, will we be prepared to handle it? We could run outside, run options, run reverses, roll out the QB, run the QB, throw short passes or do the same as we did at Vandy. Will we be prepared if they stacks the box???
Vandy didn’t even stack the box that much late in the game. I saw a lot of 5-6 man boxes. Our Oline underperformed for sure, but AR just refused to keep it on those reads to keep their defense honest. Losing Pearsall lessened our threat of the outside runs and we resorted to passing sideways. Offense needs rethinking for sure, but I’m of the belief that AR is the limiting factor, not CBN.
Will AR keep the ball and run hard when it’s there like he is capable of. He’s a pretty gifted runner and can be very physical but maybe doesn’t want his jersey dirty.
That's pretty surprising to me.. Unless the injuries we suffered would affect the line like that. A full TD difference is a ton in a week, even if you lose to someone like Vandy.
No not at all, but... If the line was 2.5 last week, I could see it jumping to maybe 7, but for it to jump to 9.5, books either got pounded with FSU money early or they just see UF as a folding up shop team. We have had a number of guys get dismissed, or enter portal willingly the last 2 weeks. Miller is also out for the first half, huge loss. Idk I just see UF being able to score on this FSU defense. Not many stops either way, and whoever doesn't have the 1-2 turnovers or the ball last wins.
9.5 is a huge spread for this game. I think there’s good value there on UF, but there are a lot question marks with injuries, Ventrell out and AR’s mental state right now.
To gator fans I think you're right. I don't have any clue what to expect from our defense without him. Only sample size is USF, YIKES!
Fsucks is very likely going to kick our butts on Friday. I will be pleasantly surprised if we win this game. AR, with all of his physical tools/potential, just does not appear to be a baller. I would absolutely rather see a lesser talented QB1, who is a gamer and has a legit feel for the position, than an underperforming/inconsistent athletic stud. Sorry to type any of that.
Their offense is no joke, so I'm not surprised. Travis has come a long way since he first got a start.
Right now our offense is the equivalent of Braille, and nobody is afraid of that silly slow - and all too obvious - sideline pass play. If FSU can disguise their AR spy it is going to be a long day. Last game of the regular season is going to be on the defense.
After watching the game live, like I did Saturday, you get a much different and better perspective. I agree @tommyvee.
