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Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by tilly, Sep 16, 2024.

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  1. Yes. I get this thread. I lived through page 136

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  2. No. I have no idea what is going on. This place is weird.

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  1. Wanne15

    Wanne15 GC Hall of Fame

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    Our offensive line was getting blown up so bad that we called a sweep instead of running up the middle on a 1 yard touchdown. We’ve still got some personnel shortage, even if we have a ton of talent.
     
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  2. 92gator

    92gator GC Hall of Fame

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    That's generational money for a lot of families. By which I mean his @#$%@'n buyout, is generational money for like 20 families. Ie--20 Gator families would be loyal Gators for life.

    ....instead, we make one ex employee, fat for multiple generations.

    Zero Gator loyalty purchased with it, when it comes with a boot in the ass, and a don't let the door hitcha where the Good Lord split ya.

    Can't stand the asinine buyouts.
     
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  3. Crusher

    Crusher GC Hall of Fame

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    The topic was defense. I agree that the OL although improved a bit over game 1 is still average on their best day.
     
  4. filamg8torfan

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    You mispelled D^ckHeaD
     
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  5. Wanne15

    Wanne15 GC Hall of Fame

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    Our dense has some holes but most teams do. Attitude and effort was a breath of fresh air. They’ve shown some improvement no doubt…. And that was on the road.
     
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  6. antny1

    antny1 GC Hall of Fame

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    That too
     
  7. archigator_96

    archigator_96 GC Hall of Fame

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    HAHAHAHA, I'm gonna need more info on this anecdote. Did she intentionally put syrup on it or was it an old Aunt Jemima jar she kept her coins in?
     
  8. TrueGator

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    Yet we keep the story alive.
     
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  9. Wanne15

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    The buyout might become kind of standard for new coaches. I wish we were winning so we didn’t have to worry about it.
     
  10. GatorArts

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    I can confirm that the guy on the right was my roommate in Gainesville and we both graduated from UF. I think the guy on the left was his cousin in town for the game. not sure why he decided to do the jorts thing, as a joke for sure. He used to mow the lawn at our rental in an Indian headdress and speedo. [​IMG] imajhhjhges.jpg
     
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  11. G8R92

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    [​IMG]
     
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  12. archigator_96

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    Now that you say that, maybe he can't keep a series of fluid thoughts in his mind at one time. Which is why he needs a process, something that he can lean on and do it step by step in order whether that's the right thing to do or not.
     
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  13. gatorwalrus

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    I never cared from the get go. It's simply not anywhere near the top of my coaching canidate requirements.
     
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  14. garettk

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    I’m kinda surprised Clark Lea’s name isn’t mentioned more (unless I missed it).
    I realize he’s a defensive guy, but what he’s done at Vandy is pretty impressive.
     
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  15. freedomgator

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    Why would he deserve consideration over Klieman?
     
  16. Wanne15

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    He’s doing it in the sec with clearly inferior talent. It’s pretty impressive.
     
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  17. tilly

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    For those not up to speed. Mertz officially done with an ACL.
     
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  18. filamg8torfan

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    I feel bad for him. I hope he recovers before the NFL draft.
     
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  19. terminator3

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    I would take every cent. He has earned it whether people choose to believe it or not.

    He signed a contract now that contract needs to be honored.

    That is what a contract is for.
     
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  20. spike718

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    4-2 this year with win over Bama but lost to Georgia state
    2-10 last year (0-8 in conference)
    5-7 prior year
    2-10 first year (0-8 in conference)

    what about his tenure screams we should look at him as a head coach? Upsets Bama - huge deal. Should we look at every coach who pulls a huge upset but doesn’t win much outside of that?
    Lea is more like Norvell…scored a QB through the portal and likely going to crash and burn when he is gone.

    hard pass on Clark Lea.
     
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