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Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by Gatorologist, Nov 23, 2024 at 5:02 PM.

  1. Nov 23, 2024 at 5:02 PM #1
    Gatorologist

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    I know our Dbs need work, but I haven't seen hits like that from our Dbs in years! Reminds me a bit of Lawrence Wright.

    I'll have to watch the replay to get the numbers of those buses, although I'm sure you folks could help!

    Go Gators!
     
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  2. Nov 23, 2024 at 5:41 PM #2
    fox

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    Castell was the first one.
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:09 PM #3
    g8raide

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    Reggie Nelson laid the wood like none other.
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:21 PM #4
    GatorChoice

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    You're probably too young to remember Louis Oliver and Jarvis Williams in the same defensive backfield. Anyway, agree with OP - it's great seeing us delivering some hits out there!
     
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  5. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:24 PM #5
    avgator2000

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    Is it Castell, because I swear I kept hearing Castille the whole game
     
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  6. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:26 PM #6
    stirtloe

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    The game started with Major Wright as Mr. 2 Bits and they showed his famous hit from the NC game. Then, like 2 plays in, we saw a live reenactment on the field. Lots of great plays in the secondary! Then at least twice more at the end of game.
     
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  7. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:33 PM #7
    gatorstrackman

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    Don’t forget Adrian White at SS who knocked Bo Jackson out of the game in ‘84 & ‘85 also Ricky Easmon and Vernell Brown at the other Cb. Best Gator defensive backs ever imo
     
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  8. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:39 PM #8
    GolphinGator

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    Ask Melvin Bratton or Joey Kent if the Gators have had any hard hitting DB's.
     
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  9. Nov 23, 2024 at 11:18 PM #9
    Gatorologist

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    Offense is exciting, but a hard hitting defense is what stirs my cynical soul!
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2024 at 11:55 PM #10
    SeabudGator

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    This. I love great offense. But nothing brings the satisfaction of a defense that crushes the souls of your opponent.
     
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