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Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by GatorGrowl, Jul 13, 2024.

  1. g0ggles

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    I'm ready to start the season bro. Been a long offseason, think this team shocks people.... but I'm setting proper expectations. Lol
     
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  2. lizardbreath

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    Yup. Well said. Is it 8/31 yet? GG! Beat Miami.
     
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  3. TrueGator

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    The schedule isn't that daunting? Everyone else says it is. Here's 247 saying it's the most difficult schedule in the country.

    https://247sports.com/longformartic...t-schedules-in-2024-ranked-225439838/#2347584

    I also think we could outperform expectations, but, certainly not because it's not a daunting schedule.
     
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  4. fox

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    Let's hope a whole lot smarter.
     
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  5. lizardbreath

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    Meh. I'll save the lamentations for a more pressing moment.
     
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  6. gatorich

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    The back end of the schedule is daunting, no doubt, but the first five games are winnable. Plus 4 out of the 5 are at home. Beating Miami is paramount, would kick the season off on a very good note.
     
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  7. TrueGator

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    Totally agree. Almost none of the games on the schedule are actually unwinnable, and a good start is important for both overall final schedule, as well as the soothing of the savage fan. But, to say the schedule isn't that daunting when it's being considered the toughest schedule in the country was a stretch.
     
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  8. interrygator

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    My fantasy scenario vs Miami is that Gators receive kickoff and take the ball on the 25. Billy starts in 12 personnel and runs it twice to the 30. Third and 5. Billy trots out 12 personnel to scattered boos. Mertz fakes handoff and launches 70 yd BOMB to Wilson. Florida goes on to win 59-0. Billy steps up to the post-game podium and calmly says "NEXT!"
     
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  9. SmootyGator

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    I love that prediction! Now do the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters! :D
     
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  10. Gatorrick22

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    Here is our two deep according to this publication. You can get all the two deep players of all the teams we play here in this publication - Ourlads.com.

    The Gators return:

    8 starters on Offense
    8 staters on Defense


    Miami Canes return:


    8 starters on Offense
    6 starters on Defense



    2024 Florida Gators Football Depth Chart | Ourlads.com
     
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  11. malscott

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    Man am I ever jacked up for this season! Starting to feel it. Also, with some commentators actually giving a little positive talk time towards the Gators, that has me even more excited.

    For the coaches, the players and the fans- I hope this year proves Billy was the right hire as we all witness the foundational strategy is absolutely coming to fruition and working.

    Here we go Gators, here we go!

    Daaaaah Da-da da da-da* ** * ** Gator Bait!:eek:

    Go Gators.:cool:
     
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  12. Gatorrick22

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    Me too... but this time it's more because of all the tangible changes that Napier has made with regard to the coaching staff, as well as the portal depth and the plug & play experienced players he's added. It's more than just me putting on my usual/annual O&B shades of irrational exuberance. :)
     
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  13. Gatorrick22

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  14. ETGator

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    That comes from what @Nick_Marcinko has reported. We're lucky to have him. Also, the team releases an official depth chart every week (usually on Wednesdays, I think) for week-to-week changes which we post . . . in case anyone forgot.
     
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  15. Gatorrick22

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    Does he do all the colleges? Lol... j/k. :eek:;)
     
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  16. Wanne15

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    Can’t wait for one of those $20 lukewarm flat beers in the Swamp
     
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  17. lizardbreath

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    And if you're nursing it as time expires on a 17 pt win over scUM, it'll be money well spent on a refreshing libation. I say go for it.
     
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  18. Wanne15

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    Truthfully, I probably will not drink because it’ll be so freaking hot. I do not want to go into that tunnel and try to go in the bathroom of suffocation.
     
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  19. gatorlips

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    Try this. Wear a baggy shirt. Procure a shotgun ammo belt. Insert miniatures. They will deliver the cola.
     
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  20. lizardbreath

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    The voice of experience? It has the ring of a tried-and-true MO.
     
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