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Pre-Game Discussion: McNeese at FLORIDA (Let's Get Behind Our Gators!)

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by ETGator, Sep 4, 2023.

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  1. Sep 4, 2023 #1
    ETGator

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    This was essentially posted on the premium side but GatorGrowl and I thought it would be good for everyone to see:

    It’s Monday now, there’s been 3 full days to get out the angst and disappointment that we all felt.

    It was embarrassing the way it played out for everyone to see on national television.

    A lot of the mistakes were made at crucial times, and prevented us putting points on the board or giving points to them.

    Just about every team other than a now experienced FSU team, played a cupcake game, where they can iron out wrinkles and still win handily.

    UF still has a lot to play for, and I think the way this game unfolded could end up being a blessing in disguise. The staff and players now have a sense of urgency they haven’t felt before to get things right.

    Time to reset, and for the team to go to work this week, and for us to get loud this Saturday night for our Gators.
     
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  2. Sep 4, 2023 #2
    eastowest

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  3. Sep 4, 2023 #3
    MCB51

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    Me too..enjoying our new LED lights
     
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    62gator

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    UF should have to sit on the ball in the 4th quarter to not ring up 70+, imho. See Oklahoma last Saturday.
     
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    WarDamnGator

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    I know a lot of people hated it, but for a couple decades we always played two cup cakes to start the season, won 3 NCs doing that ... It was boring and rarely got on TV, but I think it was good for the team. Hopefully we manhandle this team, let coach figure out what works and what doesn't work, build a little confidence, get some back-ups some playing time, and start towards ending the season better than it started.
     
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    GatorGrowl

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    Wanne15

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    I like the tough games every week. I get the concept of we would be 1-0 but any of our teams that actually won titles would’ve trash those guys. Warmups are overrated to me but we were playing a real game while everyone else was still practicing and I get it.
     
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    librarywestpatron2005

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    Should be against the law for any sec team (even Vanderbilt) to play FCS team
     
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  14. Sep 5, 2023 #14
    shane4three

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    Let’s go Gators!!!
    I’ll be there!!!!
     
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    shane4three

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    gatormonk

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    I don't particularly like warm ups but I think they're a necessary evil.
     
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    We're moving on...next up!

    Focus. Stay healthy. Feel the Swamp!:eek:

    Go Gators.:cool:
     
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    Gator715

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    Short memory boys, just do your job and have fun out there!
     
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    theycallmecoach

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    I agree but TV money and revenue have made early season big games more important to athletic programs!

    ADs just cannot pass up the big money.

    Any smart program would start with a couple of cupcakes to work out the kinks before playing anyone talented but money calls and it can be very seductive!
     
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