FINAL 1/1/11 OUTBACK BOWL Florida Gators 37 vs. Penn State Nittany Lions 24

[tektonik]

Couldn't have won without Reed rushing for yardage - in my opinion he wasn't utilized properly - but that's nothing new around here.

Ahmad Black = MVP x 1,000!

Read did well, but turnovers set us up for well over half our points and a fumble at the GL from a blowout.

Scoring Drives were 15, 38*, 14*, 25, 53* asterisks denotes a FG. Reed averaged 2 yards a carry.

Entering today, Florida is 15-0 under Urban Meyer when blocking a punt. That was the Gators 21st block punt since 2005, the year Meyer took over

[GATORAJE]

I think the point most are naking is that you sound like a bandwagon fan when you declare "game over" or "I can't watch anymore". Being a "real fan" is always sticking by your team, so stop acting like little girls and back the Gators.

It is 100% OK to criticize playcalling and performance, but giving up and going away when things get tough shows your qualities of being a b*tch.

Stop acting so spoiled and support the Gators, but feel free to b*tch....just don't be that b*tch that gives up on the Gators!

Points well taken, and I always do. I never stopped watching today or any other day. Believe me, being a Gator in LSU Tiger Country is not easy. But, Gator I am. Like others, I will 'post my gripes' here and there, but never stop supporting them. It is just the sanctimonious ' greater fan than thou' sentiment that a few seem to have that annoys me. But, to each his own, I guess. We are ALL GATORS !!!

[Bazza]

Read did well, but turnovers set us up for well over half our points and a fumble at the GL from a blowout.

Scoring Drives were 15, 38*, 14*, 25, 53* asterisks denotes a FG. Reed averaged 2 yards a carry.

Entering today, Florida is 15-0 under Urban Meyer when blocking a punt. That was the Gators 21st block punt since 2005, the year Meyer took over

Reed's average was skewed by the dumb calls of runs right into the middle. He wasn't perfect - he threw some off target passes - but he moved the chains for us.

I agree with Special Teams and Defense giving us the victory. But if Brantley had stayed in instead of Reed - we would have lost, in my opinion.

[GATORAJE]

Reed's average was skewed by the dumb calls of runs right into the middle. He wasn't perfect - he threw some off target passes - but he moved the chains for us.

I agree with Special Teams and Defense giving us the victory. But if Brantley had stayed in instead of Reed - we would have lost, in my opinion.

Without question special teams and the "D" shined and made it happen !!!

[The_Graygator]

The D and ST's should be commended.

As usual, the OL struggled but the O managed to get some points because of what I believe was just better speed and conditioning than PSU's players.

The Gator D especially did well considering all the injuries and young guys playing today too.

[nawlinsgator]

I'm not going to miss this offense at all.

[Escambia94]

I don't care how ugly the offense was. We won, and we will not see this offense ever again. By "this offense" I don't mean "the spread-option"--I mean "the 2010 Gator offense". That was a good game. It looks like our defense and special teams will be carrying us through the transition next year (minus some key losses, of course).

[1984Gator]

Gatorage,
There was nothing "greater than thou" issued your way. You just decided to insult an old timer that expressed his distaste for the whiners and b%tchers on this thread during the first half. I think that shows poor character on your part but you are quite correct...you have every right to be a whiny b%tch on these threads if you want to.

[Go2gtr]

Watched the game but stayed off the boards, looked liked a missed a real good time on here!

[GATORAJE]

Gatorage,
There was nothing "greater than thou" issued your way. You just decided to insult an old timer that expressed his distaste for the whiners and b%tchers on this thread during the first half. I think that shows poor character on your part but you are quite correct...you have every right to be a whiny b%tch on these threads if you want to.

I hear what you are saying. Only, I did NOT direct any such insult your way or any other 'older gator'. Heck, I am hardly a youngster myself (43 yo), and Gator fan since 1984 Myself. I think I responded to something some one else may have said on here. But, I did not direct anything your way, nor was that my intention. Like others, I will gripe about things, especially if a game is going bad. But, never will I stop supporting the Gators. I agree there are times when complaints can get out of hand by some, and some will whine and complain no matter what. But, that is not me. Hey, we are all Gator fans here, and should be happy about a nice win today. We should be grateful to CM for his 6 years of success here and give him our best wishes for his future. And, now we look to a bright future for our beloved Gators. No harm, no foul, and GO GATORS, or as we spell it here in Louisiana. GEAUX GATORS !!!

[NorthCaptivaGator]

Running 2 plays in a row with Demps still recovering from injury wasn't a brain storm exactly. Sooner Dazz leaves the better. :no:

Couldn't agree more, so many examples, gilesslie doesn't play all day but when he is in you give it to him 4 times in a row, demps averages over 6 yards per carry but gets o ly 3 carries, Rainey averages 11 yards per carry but only gets six carries, reed runs, gets clobbered and can barely stand up so the Dazzler calls a shovel pass TO HIM from Burton and finally the multiple read option dives many of which everyone in the stadium knew were coming. The most predictable, boring, ineffective offense I have ever seen, I mean at least emmit left, emmit right, emmit honeys middle was effective, cant wait to see what Charlie cheeseburger can do with these athletes

[Montanagator]

Been a Gator all my life and never left a game early even when we had miserable seasons. SOS changed my attitude about the team and always felt we were going to win somehow. However, after yesterday and this past season, I'm glad it's over and SA is gone. My TV is, too. It's tired of being screamed at. Maybe he needs glasses cus he sure thinks Tebow is still playing for him and wearing #11.

[Bazza]

Anyone know who the game MVP's were?

On defense I would say Ahmad and on offense probably Chas, although Reed was very instrumental on O also when they let him play.

[RayGator]

Anyone know who the game MVP's were?

On defense I would say Ahmad and on offense probably Chas, although Reed was very instrumental on O also when they let him play.

Outback Bowl MVP

Safety Ahmad Black of Lakeland FL.

[RayGator]

FINAL

The Florida Gators 37

The Penn State Nittany Lions 24

Attendance 60,574

"Fittingly, Meyer exits at peace after a win."

1/2/11 from the Tampa Tribune by Martin Fennelly.

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/jan/01/012145/fittingly-meyer-exits-at-peace-after-a-gator-win/sports-colleges/

[RayGator]

"It's a storybook ending."

1/2/11 from Joey Johnston in the Tampa Tribune

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/jan/01/012045/gators-hold-off-penn-state-in-meyers-finale/news-breaking/

[RayGator]

"Black's divine interception seals victory for the Gators."

1/2/11 by Tony Fabrizio in The Tampa Tribune

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/jan/01/012049/blacks-divine-interception-seals-victory-for-gator/

[RayGator]

"Happy Farewell for Meyer."

1/2/11 by Tom Zebold in The Lakeland Ledger

http://www.theledger.com/article/20110101/NEWS/110109982/1341/sports19?Title=Gators-Beat-Penn-State-in-Meyer-s-Farewell-Game&tc=ar

[RayGator]

"Lakeland High Graduates, Black and Pouncey, Happy to Leave UF With a Victory"

1/2/11 by Tom Zebold in the Lakeland Ledger

http://www.theledger.com/article/20110101/NEWS/101015034/1341/sports?Title=Black-Pouncey-Happy-to-Leave-UF-With-a-Victory

[RayGator]

Great article on Ahmad Black and Coach Meyer in the game.

"Perfect Ending to Meyer's Career"

1/2/11 by Pat Dooley in The Lakeland Ledger / The Gainesville Sun

http://www.theledger.com/article/20110101/NEWS/101015032/1341/sports?Title=Perfect-Ending-to-Meyer-s-Career

[RayGator]

"Lakeland High School Graduate Black's Career Comes Full Circle In Florida Finale"

"He's the best safety in college football," Coach Urban Meyer.
1/3/11 by Tom Zebold in The Lakeland Ledger

http://www.theledger.com/article/20110103/NEWS/101035011/1002/sports?Title=Black-s-Career-Comes-Full-Circle-in-Florida-Finale

[Jaggator]

FINAL

The Florida Gators 37

The Penn State Nittany Lions 24

Attendance 60,574

"Fittingly, Meyer exits at peace after a win."

1/2/11 from the Tampa Tribune by Martin Fennelly.

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/jan/01/012145/fittingly-meyer-exits-at-peace-after-a-gator-win/sports-colleges/

That may be the lowest attendance of a Gator game in over 30 years in the state of Florida.