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Pre-Game Discussion: Miami at FLORIDA

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by ETGator, Aug 25, 2024.

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  1. ThePlayer

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    Before Cristobal...and after.
     
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    GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 2024 Florida football season gets started at the Swamp next weekend! The Gators are set to kick off Saturday afternoon as they host Miami, presented by UF Health, for their season opener inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

    Fans are encouraged to arrive early and to add their Mobile Tickets and digital parking passes to their digital wallet prior to heading to the stadium for faster and more efficient gate access.
    Welcome Back to the Swamp!
    • All fans are encouraged to stay cool and wear white to Saturday's game. Get your new Florida Gators gear here.
    • SEC Network's signature traveling shows will broadcast live on campus at the Plaza of the Americas on Saturday mornings. Marty & McGee featuring Marty Smith and Ryan McGee will start at 9:00 a.m.
    • SEC Nation will be hosted by Florida graduate Laura Rutledge who will be joined by Gator great Tim Tebow, Paul Finebaum, Jordan Rodgers and Roman Harper starting at 10:00 a.m.
    • Gator Walk begins 2 hours and 20 minutes before kickoff.
    • Enjoy enhanced team entrance with flame towers, lights and smoke on the field.
    • Check out The Gatorland Fan Fest and pick up a white Gators Hand Fan, gameday poster, and schedule magnet. Be sure to visit the Florida men's basketball open practice in the O'Connell Center starting at 10:30 a.m.
    • The first 2,000 UF students will receive a white cooling towel outside Gate 12 and 13, courtesy of American Campus Communities.
    • Refuel at the "Grab N Go Gators" concession store inside Gate 18.
    • Enter the Gators 50|50 Raffle, presented by the UF Bookstore and benefitting Florida Victorious to assist in providing NIL opportunities for Gator student athletes.
    • Fans can still secure seats for all remaining home games in The Swamp with matchups including Samford (Sept. 7), Texas A&M (Sept. 14) UCF (Oct. 5), Kentucky (Oct. 19), LSU (Nov. 16) and Ole Miss (Nov. 23). Click here to see which ticket option best suits you.
    Know Before You Go
    • Arrive early as general public gates open at 2 p.m.
    • Premium location entrances will open at 1:30 p.m.
    • Fans are encouraged to follow Waze App for Directions and Road Closures.
    • Be sure to check out The Swamp's clear bag policy before entering the stadium.
    • Don't Wait Until the Gate: For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets to their digital wallet. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
    • Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy pregame activities.
    • Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m.
    • Got game day questions? Ask Albert
    Gates Open 90 Minutes Before Kickoff
    General public gates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open at 2 p.m. this weekend, while premium areas will open at 1:30 p.m. For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets to their digital wallet. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
     
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  4. orangeblue_coop

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    Been a long offseason, finally ready for some Gator football!
     
  5. eastowest

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    Florida is a 2.5 to 3 point underdog.
     
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  6. Gatorhead

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    Seems the narrative revolves around UF being able to block Miami's front 7.

    After watching Tech whip SOW, perhaps not unrealistic, although every contest has its own unique narratives.

    In the last week countdown, looking forward to UF/Miami and several other top level contests.

    Go Gators!
     
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  7. Gatorhead

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    I bet on UF.
     
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  8. eastcoastgator

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    I too was at that game. Went with my Dad. I remember a lot of sad cane fans at the Orange Bowl after the game. Parked on someone's lawn for $20.

    Good times. Great memories.
     
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  9. malscott

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    Man, I remember that Miami game. And listening just now, and hearing all of those great players names, actually, on both teams. Nattiel, Anderson, Bell, Testaverde. I think the next year or maybe it was the year before they beat us, Testaverde pulled it off.

    Yeah, but this year in the Swamp...

    Their grey matter will be leaking out from their ears from the Swamp volume. Swamp gonna take 'em down...they're gonna get stuck in Swamp goo. o_O:confused:

    Bring it on Gator faithful. Support the team, the players, the coaches, your school!!!

    "Scream until you bleed. Pass it on!":eek:

    Go Gators.:p;):)
     
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  10. Wanne15

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    Almost every game. I hope Vegas shits the bed all year.
     
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  11. gatorbait23

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    Not buying the Miami hype. We will win by 7.
     
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  12. Gatorhead

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    How about this scenario to destroy the Cane fan base. UM up 5, at mid field, 40 seconds left, 2nd down, UF is out of time outs, Cam attempts a hand off, they fumble, Shemar picks the fumble out of the air, takes it to the house!

    LOL

    Sound familiar?
     
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  13. Endless Excuses

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    Miami fans....what grey matter are you referring to?
     
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    Or.. Uf up by a lot. Mertz has a record breaking day and needs one more pass completed.
    UM has the ball at the fifty with under a minute left.. they have been terrible all day.
    UF defense lays Down and let’s UM score to get the ball back for Mertz to set a record.
     
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  15. malscott

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    Footnote to my Miami hatred.

    One year when I had season tickets the guy next to me sold his two tickets for the Miami game. Two guys replaced him at the game wearing Gator garb. After awhile, I noticed they were contained in their cheering for the Gators and then discovered they were Miami fans in Gator gear hoping to score some Gator babes later. They were chatting some up. I said to them: "Are you guys effn canes?" I punched the guy next to me as hard as a could (in the arm) and yelled out "Canes!" and cheered even louder for the Gator players. What slimeball dudes. Man...

    I just remember the thuggery back in the day.

    Swamp sure needs to rock on Saturday!:ninja3:

    Go Gators.:cool:
     
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  16. Gatorhead

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    Like this too!
     
  17. 4everaGator

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    That's locker-room fodder! The U favored at OUR HOUSE! Make it like 2006 when "The OSU" was so highly favored in the desert, "we didn't even deserve to be on the same field with them" only this time it will be in the SWAMP!
     
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  18. swoosh69

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    Here's what I've "heard" after reviewing the various podcasts and online previews from the UM side.
    • Miami D-line is their strength and should cause us problems
    • They are confident in their offense to both throw it with their coaching and scheme upgrades and pound the ball with their stable of running backs
    • They are worried about this team opening with their first game of the year in the Swamp, being able to handle the situation and environment
     
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  19. hobegator

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    That was my first game as a student at UF. Had to listen to it on the radio with David Steele because of the probation live TV blackout. Lot of great players on both teams. That was a really good Miami team and they were beat up at the end.
     
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