2009 SEC Championship Game> #1 Florida Gators vs #2 Alabama Crimson Tide

[jibmonk]

I wonder how much Strong actually prepared for this game. It's obvious he was not 100% invested. Thanks a lot Louisville.

I agree. Our D just doesn't lay down like this.

[CBGator87]

The only good thing that can come out of this is an updated coaching staff that actually knows what they're doing.

[mac4lyfe]

The D has quit...

[raycgator]

Wow, we look like FSU's Defense


No point in picking this game apart.

[Zen_Gator]

Defense is worn down. Offense not keeping the ball

[CBGator87]

Whoa, no PI on that one? That was a cover-up call by the refs.

[GatorSaint]

Our pass rush is dead.

[TWGator]

Wow. They're just absolutely gashing us. I'm just hoping to keep this within a couple of TD's at this point. I don't see anyway we'll score enough to win. Hope I'm wrong, though...

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

Wow, we look like FSU's Defense
.

Not sure we look that good

[LadyGator65]

Boo frickin hoo, Julio.

[jibmonk]

Guys we are passing because we have to. We don't have time to fool around with dive plays. If anything we should give Addazzio credit.

[G8r4evr]

What did they talk about at half time? Did we make any adjustments at all?

[dredugator]

mdgator, no you can not have my orange and blue. I'm still using it.

[The_Graygator]

Our rivals must be in heaven right now. Lets face it the media is over the Tebow lovefest anyways.



Our rivals can kiss it for all I care. They're all beat.

Just disappointed at this performance though, I really, really thought we'd be better prepared than this.

Thuis is totally unlike our D to play like this.

LOL! Jenkins got away with a PI like Bama di in the first half! Little bit of karm in our favor for once.

Hope we can make a stop here.

[DowntownGator]

Doesn't look good my fellow Gators. Tebow is being too careful with his throws and taking way to much time in the pocket. And our D isn't playing like its #1 ranking.

Not much to cheer about right now.

[AndyGator]

defense is starting to look tired already. We need to make a stand and hope our offense starts to click.

[magnafides]

Looks like he backed out in time... but I guess not?

[CBGator87]

Defense looks sick and flabby.

Alcohol will do that to you.

And now we give Bama a free 5 yards. The first defensive stand we managed this half, and Howard just ruined it.

[raycgator]

I wonder how much Strong actually prepared for this game. It's obvious he was not 100% invested. Thanks a lot Louisville.


I hope we stuff it down their throats in hoops, if we run into them

[Zen_Gator]

Too many penalties on third down. This is the third or fourth one.

[jibmonk]

Big mistake is right! We're done.

[LadyGator65]

Unfreakinreal.

[RealGatorFan]

Bama is far, far more disciplined. I was concerned at us being loose and Bama being focused. I thought that was an omen.

[mdgator01]

Guys we are passing because we have to. We don't have time to fool around with dive plays. If anything we should give Addazzio credit.

Addazio has called a better game than usual. He should, however, still not be allowed to keep his position, due to his inability to effectively do his job all year.

[Yankeegator7]

Crap...

[96Gatorcise]

If we are going to throw, put in Brantley. He throws a better ball and can see the wr's better.

[mac4lyfe]

How many penalties do we have??? How many do they have if any? Another drive sustained by a poor penalty.

[GatorLaw]

I just keep thinking this can't be happening. A loss in a close game where we play our best I can live with but a loss because of dropped passes, stupid penalties, no effort to establish a running game, missed calls by the refs, is too sad.

[The_Graygator]

17 first downs for Bama now.

Geez, we can't seem to buy a stop.

Our D can't get off the field for anything.

If we want any chance at winning this game, ANY, we have to get a stop here... NOW.

[mdgator01]

The teams with the least drama tend to win football games. Alabama was quiet and working hard all week. We had a player out at 3:30AM drinking. Guess who wins?

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

Guys we are passing because we have to. We don't have time to fool around with dive plays. If anything we should give Addazzio credit.

Yes we do have time. And that still does not explain why we haven't even tried to run.

[CBGator87]

Bama wins the SECCG, goes to the BCSCG, and Ingram likely wraps up the Heisman tonight.

Our consolation prize: playing Cincy in the Sugar Bowl. Can it get any worse for Florida fans right now? I just hope we attempt to give a damn in that game.

[rjGator]

3rd and 7.

[G8r4evr]

It looks like they want it way more than we do...

That was evident from the first snap. Man, this one really hurts.

[mac4lyfe]

Guys we are passing because we have to. We don't have time to fool around with dive plays. If anything we should give Addazzio credit.

13 points on the board and you want to give Addazio credit??? He's had a poor gameplay plain and simple. Horrible

[Zen_Gator]

Hate to say it, Kiffin called it. We've been outcoached, and undiscipline.

[CBGator87]

Boy, we telegraphed that CB blitz.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

Gashed again. Our defense looks like they are standing still

[Lockjaw]

Swiss cheese defense

[The_Graygator]

LAW, I feel the same way. I'd rather we go down after a great performance than after one like this.

[raycgator]

I wonder if this ruins strong's chances at Louisville? Having your D so dominant all year, only to lay an egg in the biggest stage.

[RealGatorFan]

#1 defense. Ha. Ha. Overrated.

[orangebluegator]

way too much cushion...I thought these guys were shutdown corners

[CBGator87]

Our D was looking forward to a night out in Buckhead after the game. Way to get your heads in the right spot.

[The_Graygator]

Wasn't Cincy upset today?

Arizona just upset USC.

[mdgator01]

My hope for this game: Strong takes his HC job and we get a good replacement (not an in-house inexperienced replacement). Addazio is replaced with somebody of real ability in playcalling on the offensive side of the ball. We refocus the program.

[Zen_Gator]

The defense is laying an egg, but one of the keys is that the offense normally stays on the field longer, so they are worn out.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

They score here it's definitely over

[Zen_Gator]

No Cincy won with 30 seconds left 45-44

[G8r4evr]

way too much cushion...I thought these guys were shutdown corners

I did too? Clearly, we were fooled.

Again, did they make any half time adjustments at all? Besides decided to roll over that is?

[RealGatorFan]

I can't be positive anymore....nothing to be positive when #15 hasn't seen the ball for almost the entire quarter.

[jibmonk]

I can't take it anymore. I'm out. Its over.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

The defense is laying an egg, but one of the keys is that the offense normally stays on the field longer, so they are worn out.

So our strategy is trying to wear out their offense? So far it's not working

[Norcaligator]

Has bama been flagged
today?

[Lockjaw]

LOL@all the Strong blame....Meyer deserves just as much blame, if not more.

[WyoGator]

Wasn't Cincy upset today?

Arizona just upset USC.

No, Cincy demonstrated the ability to come from behind and win...

[CBGator87]

My hope for this game: Strong takes his HC job and we get a good replacement (not an in-house inexperienced replacement). Addazio is replaced with somebody of real ability in playcalling on the offensive side of the ball. We refocus the program.

We can only hope. Addazio needs to go the way of Willie Martinez.

[dredugator]

mdgator, I agree! Since we're losing pretty much everybody next year, it would be a perfect time to start over with new D coach and O coach. Keep Meyer, though...unless ND finds the same offshore account Bama has used to pay these refs.

[GatorRx87]

They are just tearing our pass defense up.....like Mitch just said....no pass rush without
Dunlap.

Our # 1 defense is just getting schooled. Their Offensive line is really doing a good job of protecting and opening up holes. Nearly 400 yards of offense for them.

[mac4lyfe]

They score here it's definitely over
They score here we're cooked. Our defense doesn't even know where to line up.

[mdgator01]

LOL@all the Strong blame....Meyer deserves just as much blame, if not more.

Blame always goes up through the ranks, no doubt.

[TJMAC]

Wasn't Cincy upset today?

Arizona just upset USC.

No, Cincy won

[Gator_in_TX]

No, they wil still take Strong. They are probably part of the reason why we are playing like crapadoododdoo

[The_Graygator]

Another flag.

Hey! A five yarder on Bama!

Glad the refs have gotten fair again.

[gatorgrad1998]

bama eating tons of clock on this drive

[The_Graygator]

Wow! One point ZEN?

That must have been a great game.

[Zen_Gator]

So our strategy is trying to wear out their offense? So far it's not working

No, our offense typically wins time of possession. Thus, our defense is well rested. With the Florida offense doing three and outs, no rest for the defense

[CBGator87]

ooookay. I would rather watch the ACC championship than this crap. Thanks for giving Bama the game and Ingram the Heisman, defense. You really crapped the bed tonight.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

Pathetic. Can we just throw in the towel and forgo any further embarrassment?

[Gator_in_TX]

Unrreal............What the heck happened to this team. Maybe Meyer did take the ND job.

[WyoGator]

You know it's bad when the announcers can call the play ahead of our defense

[RealGatorFan]

That's the game. This the Alexander game all over again. Soft defense vs the Spartan offense.

[orangebluegator]

Our D line is swiss cheese right now. way too many yards after contact and missing the first tackle every time. stop hitting him up top.

[jibmonk]

We should at least gouge some eyes if we can't win.

[The_Graygator]

Well, this looks like that 2007 LSU drive that we just couldn;t stop.

I really feel bad for our players. To hit a big game like this one and play this poorly.

Despite the refs, Bama just wanted this more.

[Gator_in_TX]

or twist a few ankles

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

We should at least gouge some eyes if we can't win.

:no:

[Jaggator]

Is this the same Florida team that won 12 games? Auburn looked and played Bama a lot better than Florida.

[bachikarn]

We abandoned the run game too soon. Bama is just defending the pass, and our offense won't be able to do something. Even if our D holds here, I don't think we can score 16+ points in one quarter if Bama is locked on the pass.

[orangebluegator]

It's embarrassing to miss so many tackles.

[RealGatorFan]

If it was close I'd have no problem with the heckling. Getting blown out like this is like the blowout when Alexander ran all over our top ranked defense.

[HungryGator]

I hope we decline the Sugar Bowl bid.

[AndyGator]

Bama dominated the 1st and 3rd quarters. With a tired D, the Gators have to dig really deep. Not sure I see that happening without some help from Bama.

Well, regardless of the fourth quarter, it's been a good run.

[gatorgrad1998]

We are gonna get blown out!!!!! hahaha

glad you think it's funny. pathos

[UFOhMy]

So long Charlie. Nice D adjustments at the half.

[raycgator]

Its ironic how all throughout the regular season it was the Defense that kept us in games, and pulled out the wins. Then at the most important game of the season, they mail it in.

[CBGator87]

So will Tebow make another promise that we won't lose to Cincy? Because they could probably beat us if we play like this in New Orleans.

[orangebluegator]

I admit that the refs screwed us in the first half, but we are just playing piss poor in this second half. Let's turn it around. It's two score game and our D can redeem itself with a big turnover.

[GatorSaint]

Game over if they score here.

[Jaggator]

What a disappointment to go that far and get blown out.

[ryanhoward812]

The way we are losing is embarassing on defense. I can most certainly take a loss, but this is ripping my heart out the way we are getting DOMINATED on defense. Just unbelievable.

[bachikarn]

Is this the same Florida team that won 12 games? Auburn looked and played Bama a lot better than Florida.

lol, have you been watching the games this season? We aren't playing that much better throughout the year. Our defense has always been susceptible to the run, and Bama is passing well and we aren't getting pressure. This is exactly why we need an offense to counter a team that has an advantage against our defense.

[dredugator]

Yay! The third is over! (I hate the third.)

[PTCGator]

I don't think I've ever seen a Gator defense so totally confused as they are right now. They can't tackle or even neutralize the Bama push. Pretty sad really. Tim has little or no help on the offense and the defense has collapsed. Let's just hope we can hold them under 40.

[RealGatorFan]

Rivalry games are different. Auburn wanted to win that game they just didn't have the depth to keep it going. We, being the fun-going, loose team didn't take Bama seriously.

[intimigator1]

I am wrong for the first time in quite a few years. I will be watching for the fourth quarter but this has gone to far. The defense has no counter for Bama's offense...who could have ever imagined this. I am holding on for a miracle but honestly....this looks bad..so close, so close.

[G8RBorne]

Fellas, ball game. Remember the win streak, 12-0. Alabama just wanted it more. Plain and simple. The defense is better than this.

[96Gatorcise]

Put frickin Brantley in for the 4th qtr...maybe he'll see some of our open receivers down field

WYO,
be careful I just got a PM violation for saying the samething

[briezygator]

Don't think I've been this disgusted with our defense in a long time...

[Gator_in_TX]

I hope we decline the Sugar Bowl bid.

Me too. I know we won't but we really shouldn't even bother. We will probably lose that one as well.

[Maroon_Gator]

This one hurts guys but lets be better than taking out our frustrations on the refs, Strong, or Meyer. Save your energy to defend the Gators when the vultures show up.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

All the Tebow pep-talking in the world isn't gonna save this defense.

[mac4lyfe]

Look, no time to give up now. We can still do this. Let's have faith.

I apologize to everyone for getting emotional. Let's go Gators.

[RealGatorFan]

McElroy just made our defense look like women.

[G8RBorne]

15 play drive, how many have happened this year? None. TD McElroy, WTF?

[Zen_Gator]

Just a better gameplan by the Alabama coaching staff. Also, tons of missed tackles

[AlfaGator]

We cannot tackle ANYONE

[intimigator1]

Tackling 101. Tackling 101.

[CBGator87]

McElroy just schooled our 1st string D again.

You know what? Sit all the starters. Let the 2nd string come in and do something.

[GatorRx87]

McElroy is running like Tebow....they can't bring him down.

[grizgator]

Ouch. What's worse, the preparation or the execution. Virtually no one is making plays. I'm SOOO disappointed in the defense. They did not show up. Tackle boys! Offense had a few bright spots, but, as usual, not enough this season. For those who criticized those of us who were concerned about aspects of our team, no you know why. It's easy to paste FIU, FSU, etc., but this is what we were worried about when playing a very good team. Ugh.

[RealGatorFan]

When McElroy outplays our team, game over.

[Gator_in_TX]

I wonder if we lose recurits over this mess of a game.

[g8rboy]

resembles the 96 fiesta bowl tackling

[UFOhMy]

totally unprepared defense. Blame to Meyer and Strong. Alabama too good for d to stop them when so ill prepared

[mac4lyfe]

This one hurts guys but lets be better than taking out our frustrations on the refs, Strong, or Meyer. Save your energy to defend the Gators when the vultures show up.
+1, fellas it's only a game. There are people in hospitals fighting for their last breath right now. We are very fortunate to be Gators.

[Zen_Gator]

resembles the 96 fiesta bowl tackling

Yes, it does. Complete domination by the other offense

[The_Graygator]

Wow. Fell abd for our kids.

But Bama did the role reversal thing today and did to us what we did to them last year.

They kept their offense on the field and wore down our defense and had their way.

No way I don't believe they haven't been preparing for this game for a few weeks now.

[rjGator]

Game.

[intimigator1]

I really thought we are stronger on the d front. Sucks to be wrong.

[RealGatorFan]

That's the game. Hope this doesn't turn into a 40+ blowout.

[mdgator01]

This one hurts guys but lets be better than taking out our frustrations on the refs, Strong, or Meyer. Save your energy to defend the Gators when the vultures show up.

Why should we? We were outplayed and outprepared today. I am fine with defending them when they play hard and show toughness. The team did neither of those things today.

[Zen_Gator]

Been game for a while

[CBGator87]

Save your energy to defend the Gators when the vultures show up.

I can't defend a defensive squad that clearly didn't bother to focus on tonight. I can't defend our starting DE and others involved that felt they should go out and party instead of preparing for tonight. I can't defend a defensive coordinator that is looking forward to a seven-figure paycheck instead of preparing for tonight. All I can defend right now is Tebow--he's the only one who gives a crap out there.

[gatorgrad1998]

I never want to see those white helmets again. Ever.

[Gator_in_TX]

Wow..,,,,they should be emabarrased.. they are not even putting up a fight. I mean to lose like this is.....I can't even think of the right words.

[G8r4evr]

Do we have any receivers coming in, that will be ready to go?

I dont even know what to say about the defense. Dunlaps suspension hurts, but it doesnt explain they way they are playing tonight.

[mdgator01]

I can't defend a defensive squad that clearly didn't bother to focus on tonight. I can't defend our starting DE and others involved that felt they should go out and party instead of preparing for tonight. I can't defend a defensive coordinator that is looking forward to a seven-figure paycheck instead of preparing for tonight. All I can defend right now is Tebow--he's the only one who gives a crap out there.

Yep, pretty much agree.

[RealGatorFan]

+1, fellas it's only a game. There are people in hospitals fighting for their last breath right now. We are very fortunate to be Gators.

Our team will be in the hospital fighting for their lives after this game. Cody just nuked Will Hill.

[GatorRx87]

McElroy is having a great game....This just wasn't to be for the Gators tonight.

It's been a good run though.

[klgator]

Just can't believe our defense let us down this bad. We're they out drinking with Dunlap this week, and he's the only one that got caught? Defense was just not mentally prepared for a mediocre at best offense. Made them look like better than a Big 12 offense; hell, we can stop them. Can't watch any more. I'm out, too.

[Gr82baFLGator]

Gosh this reminds me of the 99 game - we scored first and then McFadden ran over all us the rest of the day - The worst part was riding back on the Marta listening to that damn rammer jammer cheer!

[bachikarn]

Our D has never been great against a power running game.

[The_Graygator]

Geez.

What a butt-kicking.

[dredugator]

Seriously? Going for two? Please tell me Mick was just kidding...

[62gator]

Pathetic defense. Un-bleeping-believeable!!!!!!

[g8rboy]

no tackling and , for some reason, a lack of running to the outside tonight. don't understand that.

[RealGatorFan]

I just heard Louisville recanted their offer to Strong.

[CBGator87]

This is a Ron Zook level of no discipline and lack of focus.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

Hey we kept them from getting 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!





Moral victory :no:

[G8r4evr]

Wow. Fell abd for our kids.

But Bama did the role reversal thing today and did to us what we did to them last year.

They kept their offense on the field and wore down our defense and had their way.

No way I don't believe they haven't been preparing for this game for a few weeks now.

I kind of saw that coming all week (hence my earlier thread). Deep down though, I thought that our boys would prove me wrong. I guess its hard for a bunch of kids not to get a little over confident after 22 straight wins.

[intimigator1]

And they gave him a touchdown..that wasn't a touchdown..just like all the other replays...if it's close then fudge it a little. I must say that the replay part of the game has some holes in it. But then again, if the defense had somebody that could tackle then bama wouldn't be there to have a replay.

[LadyGator65]

I am totally blown away with how crappy we have played tonight. We just did not show up for this game. It still does not excuse the BS calls from the zebras.

[iam4uf]

Complete embarrassment. Gratz Bama, I hope that you beat Texas because if you don't the Gators will look absolutely pitiful.

[bachikarn]

Our defense hasn't played well, but it is not like our offense is doing them any favors. Dropped TD to end the 2nd half, and 2 drives of nothing in the 3rd. Our defense is tired and we're playing a physical game. I dunno guys. This is an entire team whiff. It is not like our offense is scoring TDs left and right.

[WyoGator]

Too much focus on individuals this week and not team

[96Gatorcise]

The future is now...time to let the back ups get some game experience.

[RealGatorFan]

And they gave him a touchdown..that wasn't a touchdown..just like all the other replays...if it's close then fudge it a little. I must say that the replay part of the game has some holes in it. But then again, if the defense had somebody that could tackle then bama wouldn't be there to have a replay.

They would have gotten it on the next play anyway. McElroy cartwheels for a score.

[Gator_in_TX]

This really hurts Tebow's legacy.. all the haters will say he only won cause of Harvin, Murphy, etc.

[Jaggator]

It's a shame that the seniors and juniors will leave like this.

[GrubGator]

All the bs ref calls in the world didnt preven someone from tackling Ingram on all the 3rd down plays.

It just wasnt meant to be.....

[mac4lyfe]

Our team will be in the hospital fighting for their lives after this game. Cody just nuked Will Hill.
Danielson is painful to listen to. Will Hill got off of Cody's block real well and was in on the stop. I don't know how you can say he got nuked??

[bionicgator]

At this point I've only got one thing to say........


Hook'em Horns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gator_in_TX]

Hip pointer....oh i am sure golden boy will be alright...blahhh

[GrubGator]

I just hope we dont lay down on offense and try to fight for our dignity.

[grizgator]

One thing I've noticed is that Meyer tends to coach/prepare the guys better in big games (SEC championship games and bowl games) when he can use the "underdog" role as motivation. He has to figure out a way to get the most out of the guys as the lead dog in big games. But it could be worse - we could be OK or USC.

[RealGatorFan]

Our defense hasn't played well, but it is not like our offense is doing them any favors. Dropped TD to end the 2nd half, and 2 drives of nothing in the 3rd. Our defense is tired and we're playing a physical game. I dunno guys. This is an entire team whiff. It is not like our offense is scoring TDs left and right.

Nope....Bama held the ball for all but 3 plays of the third.

[62gator]

Kiffoon just gave Desmond a big leaping high five.

[CBGator87]

I can only hope for a 1992 Buffalo Bills type of comeback here.

[dredugator]

Okay, score a TD, then let's intercept one to shake their confidence.

[Maroon_Gator]

Why should we? We were outplayed and outprepared today. I am fine with defending them when they play hard and show toughness. The team did neither of those things today. We should defend them just for the fact that they are our team. This loss doesnt erase all the great things they have done. That is what the vultures are going to try to do. You guys are about to see that UF hate runs about more than us being on top.

[intimigator1]

Oh well. It is just a game and it will increase Bama's population tonight since all the brothers and sisters will be having sex. Marriage certificates will be up on Monday too as family members sell off their kin. It is just a game.

[CBGator87]

The ONLY good news tonight: USC just lost to Arizona to finish 6th in the Pac-10.

[coachw1]

Kiffin was right about this game. We were definitely out schemed

[The_Graygator]

Why should we? We were outplayed and outprepared today. I am fine with defending them when they play hard and show toughness. The team did neither of those things today.

Not all of our opponents gave us their best either most likely.

I imagine we jumped out on somebody and then had the same circumstances befall them.

The only people who can talk are the Bama fans though, but I can just imagine the nolies and poodle palace who'll now show up under Bama aliases to rub it in.

I'm furious about the officiating, but it's oddly been pretty decent in the second half. the first half was pure scandalous.

I'm disappointed, but it's not the end of the world. Hey, at least I got all my Christmas shopping done last week! :wink:

I'm going to watch the last of the game while cooking a steak and have some dinner, watch my new DVD of "Terminator Salvation", and sulk for the rest of the night and then start afresh tomorrow.

A lost football game does not rule my life.

Hand it to Bama, they were just the better team today, and if they lose in Pasadena after doing this to us today, I'll be in their ears over it too. :wink:

[gavinuf7]

yeah, the offense hasn't been there, but 32 points? really?

[GatorAbe7]

Mentally checking out now. Will only passively watch the rest of the game. Congrats to Bama...and I never want to see those panzi white helmets again.

[gatorhugh]

Bama is kicing our ass, make all the excuses you want...

[AndyGator]

Give Bama players and coaches credit.

[bachikarn]

game over

[dredugator]

Sadly, Gray, "Terminator Salvation" won't help you feel much better. It kind of sucked.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

:no:

[GrubGator]

Sad Sad Sad

Life goes on though, we will be back next year!

[CBGator87]

Burn those helmets. We look like UGA in their gimmicky black ones.

[intimigator1]

arm going forward and in most games ...incomplete pass...not this one...has to be a fumble, just has to be a fumble say's the bama refs.

[lobelkd]

We didn't do much wrong, just key players out (Dunlap, James), EVERYTHING went Bama's way (we weren't jipped), and all their skill players showed up. They deserve this win and I hope they represent the SEC well in the BCS game.

[AndyGator]

incomplete pass, not that it will change the outcome of the game.

[gatorgrad1998]

if this fumble is not overturned, I call shenanigans and will believe the referee conspiracy

[CBGator87]

You all should just go to New Orleans anyway. At least the French Quarter will be more fun than the Sugar Bowl.

[TravelingGator]

Give Bama players and coaches credit.

Yep they outdid us tonight for sure...

[GrubGator]

These guys should still be proud of everything they have accomplished in the past few years! People need to support them and not start a bitch fest!

[intimigator1]

WHAT!!!

[RealGatorFan]

Okay, score a TD, then let's intercept one to shake their confidence.

Bama won't pass again.

[GrubGator]

Although some tackling drills may be in order

[floridafield]

as much as tim has done for this program, i will be glad when next year comes and all the focus is off us

[rivergator]

Yeah, they're making all the plays. Not missing tackles, not dropping passes. Give them credit.

[dredugator]

if this fumble is not overturned, I call shenanigans and will believe the referee conspiracy

"Shenanigans" isn't the "sh" word I'm thinking...

[TravelingGator]

Burn those helmets. We look like UGA in their gimmicky black ones.


Yep Yep and double yep

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

Nice play Hernandez

[CBGator87]

Okay, where the hell was this earlier in the game?

[rjGator]

Nice catch.

[LadyGator65]

I am going to stroke out! Go Gators!

[dnewhous]

Our defense has played so badly that Jon Elway couldn't lead them to victory.

As to why our defense has sucked so hard, I don't really know. I don't believe the loss of one defensive end is the answer. He was not the most valuable player on defense.

[GatorAbe7]

We didn't do much wrong, just key players out (Dunlap, James), EVERYTHING went Bama's way (we weren't jipped), and all their skill players showed up. They deserve this win and I hope they represent the SEC well in the BCS game.

Agree. It's not like UF collapsed. Bama played perfectly and who would've ever guessed that McElroy would have a legendary game. :sick:

[TravelingGator]

These guys should still be proud of everything they have accomplished in the past few years! People need to support them and not start a bitch fest!


Great points...

[CBGator87]

Nevermind. Just kidding. Back to our old selves.

[Gator_in_TX]

Oh Man.....what a terrible throw.....

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

Do we even know how to run the ball? Just curious

[Bigtyme651]

My hope for this game: Strong takes his HC job and we get a good replacement (not an in-house inexperienced replacement). Addazio is replaced with somebody of real ability in playcalling on the offensive side of the ball. We refocus the program.

Really come on you want to revap a coaching staff. Stong is one of the best of the biz and when he calls a great game you want to keep him forever. Take emotion out of it. Alabama beating us, simple as that its a game one team will win and Bama is us right now. i guess you want to fire Addazio for that Tebow int. Come on.

[GatorSaint]

It's great to be a florida gator! Thank you tim tebow!

[LadyGator65]

Just wonderful. Kill me now!

[intimigator1]

Tim, Tim, Tim......that is what happens when you need points fast though.

[Maroon_Gator]

Bama is kicing our ass, make all the excuses you want... There are no excuses to be made. I was mad about some calls but the game was still in reach in the second half.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

I hear a fat lady

[gatorgrad1998]

well, the fat lady has sung. :(

[CBGator87]

And THAT is why Tebow is not an NFL QB. He threw an INT to the smallest guy in the secondary.

[bachikarn]

lol

[RealGatorFan]

Game was over on the 1st drive. From that point on, we died a slow excrutiating death.

[The_Graygator]

Sadly, Gray, "Terminator Salvation" won't help you feel much better. It kind of sucked.

And this game didn't?

Like I said, I'll sulk tonight, but it isn't the end of the world.

Bama played great, wanted it more, we didn't.

[CBGator87]

Really come on you want to revap a coaching staff. Stong is one of the best of the biz and when he calls a great game you want to keep him forever. Take emotion out of it. Alabama beating us, simple as that its a game one team will win and Bama is us right now. i guess you want to fire Addazio for that Tebow int. Come on.

Everyone is assuming Strong is jumping to Louisville. After tonight, I feel it's pretty evident.

[EbSaxman]

This is just not our night.

[endabcs]

No excuses, Alabama is playing great and is better than UF.


Thanks for a great season Seniors, and GO GATORS win or lose, I'm in...

Now, let's kill BSU or whoever in the Fiesta.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

Well, I think there is just about enough time left in this game for Bama to run out the clock.

[gatorgrad1998]

Do we even know how to run the ball? Just curious

why would you run the ball down 19pts in the 4th Q?

[GatorSaint]

Tim has had the whole Gator Nation on his back the whole season.

It's time to let him off.

He never quit on us.

[Lockjaw]

Verne Lundquist sounded real disappointed at that INT

[Donzo]

feel bad for the team, but not the power whining fans.

[RealGatorFan]

Really, I hope this shows that none of the juniors should leave early.

[lobelkd]

A sound loss, if there is such a thing.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

No excuses, Alabama is playing great and is better than UF.


Thanks for a great season Seniors, and GO GATORS win or lose, I'm in...

Now, let's kill BSU or whoever in the Fiesta.

We should get Cincy.

[AndyGator]

Win the Sugar bowl, finish in the top three. Still a good four year run.

[CBGator87]

Thank you, Class of 2010, for four great years of Florida football. It's a shame certain younger members of the team had to poison the focus tonight.

[G8r4evr]

Well, God has to smile on the other teams every once in a while....right?

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

why would you run the ball down 19pts in the 4th Q?

Because we were on the 5 friggin' yard line!!!!!!!

[CBGator87]

Win the Sugar bowl, finish in the top three. Still a good four year run.

We may not be in the Top 10 after this loss.

[grizgator]

OK, time to start moving on. Let's not do an "Alabama" and get smoked in the bowl game after losing this game. Let's win the bowl, haul in some recruits, and work on a Brantley offense that moves the ball more consistently and scores more. The seniors are great and I wish them all well, but it's time to start thinking about the future.

[RealGatorFan]

I hope we show up against Cinci or it'll be another 32-13 game.

[TravelingGator]

Tim has had the whole Gator Nation on his back the whole season.

It's time to let him off.

He never quit on us.

Amen Post the Year.

Thanks Tim for everything, the Greatest Gator.

Bless you

[The_Graygator]

Now Tebow isn;t NFL worthy?

We have a bad game, albiet at a time like this, but now it's trashing Tebow time?

Others were saying to hurt McElroy (newbies who I question their allegiance anyway).

I'm more disgusted with some of our fellow Gators who are trashing our team and players than i am with this loss.

I'm out for the night.

[NOTgaGATORanymore]

We may not be in the Top 10 after this loss.

We'll drop to around 6 or 8

[Jaggator]

Tebow's image as the best player in college football was tarnished tonight.

Bama is just better. Bama/Texas will be a good match-up to watch.

[HungryGator]

Win the Sugar bowl, finish in the top three. Still a good four year run.

The goal this year was the BCS Championship.

[Donzo]

No excuses, Alabama is playing great and is better than UF.


Thanks for a great season Seniors, and GO GATORS win or lose, I'm in...

Now, let's kill BSU or whoever in the Fiesta.

+1

[KronoGator]

Burn those helmets. We look like UGA in their gimmicky black ones.

I know it's just a uniform but it does seem ridiculous that ANY time at all this week was used on "Hey lets wear the white helmets, they are KEWL"

:no:

[RealGatorFan]

What halftime adjustments did we make exactly?

[The_Graygator]

ENDABS, great message. Glad I saw it before I logged off.

Don't imagine Meyer will be allowing a let-down like this in the Sugar Bowl.

[AndyGator]

We'll drop to around 6 or 8


Regroup in the bowl game and we can still finish top-3.

[CBGator87]

Hey, Joe Haden is returning the punt. And fair catching.

[Gator_in_TX]

Well.....the problem with being on top.....is eventually you get knocked down. It had to happen sometime....I hoped Tebow would go out on a better note than this.

[intimigator1]

You know something.. I knew we were going to lose eventually and tonight just happens to be the night. Living on an island doesn't leave to many complaints and for a fact, it is 79 degrees right now and looking out over the water I see a sailboat with it's mast lit up. So I am going to sign off and congratulate that team in the middle of redneck country, great game, you did well, tomorrow I wake up to see another day. Go Gators and it has been a great ride and one much better than the rest! RESPECT! Suggest that we congratulate and enjoy..Our Gators have given a lot of positive moments!

[lobelkd]

OK, time to start moving on. Let's not do an "Alabama" and get smoked in the bowl game after losing this game. Let's win the bowl, haul in some recruits, and work on a Brantley offense that moves the ball more consistently and scores more. The seniors are great and I wish them all well, but it's time to start thinking about the future.

Way premature there griz. We haven't even been assigned a bowl game. I'll take another game with Tebow and Spikes over the next generation all day long...

[RealGatorFan]

It was a great 4 years but I like better endings than this. Tim won't be able to redeem himself and he knows it. Dunlap won't be able to redeem himself and he knows it. Maybe than can put one more win together.

[ces1948]

Ugly Ugly ugly. Didn't really think it was possible to play this badly on such a big stage.

[gator34654]

This is a total team loss. It's been a long time since this team played so crappy I guess we were do. I guess with Dunlap drinking all night maybe we just were a bit full of ourselves and not so focused. At any rate, bama wanted it from the time they lost last year and spent the year drawing up an excellent game plan. Maybe next year we'll take them a bit serious too.

The biggest surprise was how badly our D got dominated and decimated. Bama controlled the line of scrimmage and protected their qb. Just a horrible beating. So dominated was the D, Louisville may reconsider.

Bama deserved this, outplayed, outhustled, outcoached. O well, it's been a good year anyway, beat our rivals.

[KronoGator]

Good thing about the Sugar Bowl is we'll face a little jr upstart with no defense like the Pups did a few years ago in Hawaii, should be a good game to break in a lot of young players and the new Defensive coordinator.

[TravelingGator]

You know something.. I knew we were going to lose eventually and tonight just happens to be the night. Living on an island doesn't leave to many complaints and for a fact, it is 79 degrees right now and looking out over the water I see a sailboat with it's mast lit up. So I am going to sign off and congratulate that team in the middle of redneck country, great game, you did well, tomorrow I wake up to see another day. Go Gators and it has been a great ride and one much better than the rest! RESPECT! Suggest that we congratulate and enjoy..Our Gators have given a lot of positive moments!


79 degrees? Lucky you, its cold and wet here in South Carolina....Enjoy the view, lucky you..hehehe

[topping21]

Wonder if Urban heads to Norte Dame Alabama is going to be a force again next year...

[RealGatorFan]

Still, a 17-16 loss feels better than being an FIU to Bama.

[Gator_in_TX]

Do you think this D can stop the Cincy offense? I am not so sure.

[dredugator]

Be careful y'all don't sprain something waving around that white towel or jumping off the bandwagon. We're getting outplayed. That happens sometimes - just ask those teams we beat this year. And last year. And the last year. And the year prior.