We're Up to #7 in the Polls.

[SeaCay]

Despite the Sugar Bowl loss, we're up to #7 in the ESPN 2013 projected rankings: http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8930092/alabama-crimson-tide-strengthen-top-spot-latest-2013-top-25

reFSU sneaks in at 16. scUM is unranked.

SEC still dominant conf.

[TheGator]

Looks like pOSU is almost guaranteed a spot in the championship with their schedule.

[SeaCay]

Looks like pOSU is almost guaranteed a loss in the championship with their schedule.

fify. :yes:

[gatorev12]

Over/under on the Big 10 getting worked in non-conference matchups within the first month?

[geauxgator1]

Over/under on the Big 10 getting worked in non-conference matchups within the first month?

Do they play anybody? It just depends.

[number1]

Stanford at No.2? Really? Might as well hand the trophy to Bama then. lol

[PSGator66]

I think we are better than 7 next year.

[gatordee]

Looks like pOSU is almost guaranteed a spot in the championship with their schedule.

And then get spanked. I am sure there are a lot of people wanting to get us matched up with them in any bowl game. But if we got to play them in a NCG, what a sell that will/would be. Knocking them out of the play offs would be nice also.

[AFCyberGator]

I hope we start right about #10 and work our way up. Miami will be a test early on. Look for some injuries to come out of that game. I hope the injuries do not affect later games. Beat Georgia, and it shows the Gators have improved enough to stay in the top 10.

[dadx4]

The SC sports people are thinking we lose 4 games.

[AFCyberGator]

The SC sports people are thinking we lose 4 games.

Four losses? I can see LSU at Death Valley, UGA at WLOCP and SC at the Chicken Coop as troublesome games, but I am struggling to find a fourth. Arky at the Swamp?

[TWGator]

Four losses? I can see LSU at Death Valley, UGA at WLOCP and SC at the Chicken Coop as troublesome games, but I am struggling to find a fourth. Arky at the Swamp?

Miami? That one has me concerned, quite frankly.

[GatorEst1992]

We were suppose to lose 4 or 5 last year and look how that ended up I'm not gonna speculate or guess how many we'll lose this year anything can happen

[AFCyberGator]

Miami? That one has me concerned, quite frankly.

Miami concerns me from an injury point of view. If the Canes give up on beating the Gators in touchdowns, they will resort to hitting the QB, RBs, and WRs excessively at the cost of a few penalties.

[Gatorrick22]

The SC sports people are thinking we lose 4 games.

I wonder how many games they thought we'd lose last year.

Do you remember whom it was that stated that on SC?

[The_Graygator]

Despite the Sugar Bowl loss, we're up to #7 in the ESPN 2013 projected rankings: http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8930092/alabama-crimson-tide-strengthen-top-spot-latest-2013-top-25

reFSU sneaks in at 16. scUM is unranked.

SEC still dominant conf.


Honestly I thought we'd be around #5, and as I said a while back, I would be somewhat surprised if FSU started off in the top 10.

[Gatorrick22]

Honestly I thought we'd be around #5, and as I said a while back, I would be somewhat surprised if FSU started off in the top 10.

Yep. We kept our QB and they lost theirs, but they'll magically be reloading, and we'll be perceived to be rebuilding..

When will these hacks ever learn.

[mdfgator]

scared of miami? they stink, ND blew them out last year, we better crush them, this is not the canes of old in any way.

[Claygator]

Assuming our offense can put an extra 7-10 points per game on the board next year, we could be very tough to beat.

[tilly]

Its very simple. We just need to go 14-0 and none of it will matter.

...oh and I imagine the real polls will look different.

[geauxgator1]

scared of miami? they stink, ND blew them out last year, we better crush them, this is not the canes of old in any way.

Rivalry game, anything can happen. Plus it's early in the season, and in Miami. Miami will be jacked. I don't think we hate Miami as much as they hate us.

[SkyChimp]

Looks like pOSU is almost guaranteed a spot in the championship with their schedule.

I would love to have the BCS this year be OSU vs Gators. We need this to be not just be the thorn in Urban's side, but rather be the entire rose bush!!!

[AFCyberGator]

I would love to have the BCS this year be OSU vs Gators. We need this to be not just be the thorn in Urban's side, but rather be the entire rose bush!!!

And the Gators need to beat them 55-3.

[gatormoe1]

Oh good grief with Louisville #8.....

[socraticsilence]

Oh good grief with Louisville #8.....

We can't really argue with that and honestly they won pretty easily every game Bridgewater was healthy in.

[gatormoe1]

We can't really argue with that and honestly they won pretty easily every game Bridgewater was healthy in.

They will be exposed next year.

[GATORAZ]

scared of miami? they stink, ND blew them out last year, we better crush them, this is not the canes of old in any way.

They were a young football team that game def scares me

[Nicho]

that game def scares me

Not me.

[socraticsilence]

They will be exposed next year.

Perhaps, I'm just saying based upon what pollsters have to look at now Louisville looks be just as good a team if not better than we are both in terms of on the field play and projected future production (remember we lost nearly all of our offense and much of our defense).

[The_Graygator]

Its very simple. We just need to go 14-0 and none of it will matter.

...oh and I imagine the real polls will look different.

I like your line of thinking. lol :wink:

[The_Graygator]

I would love to have the BCS this year be OSU vs Gators. We need this to be not just be the thorn in Urban's side, but rather be the entire rose bush!!!


Not me.

Personally, we've played them twice and beat them twice. They're old news to me. Been there, done that. I'd rather play someone else in a big bowl game next season.

[LimeyGator]

Get used to hearing about lots of Urban next year:

Aside of their game against Michigan, their schedule makes FSU's 2012 run look like Gaunlet of the Decade. It's insulting to cupcakes to call it a cupcake...

ESPN loves them a bit of Urban. Last year it was USC and ND. This year OSU is bowl eligible and but for a freak of fate, they'll be 11-0 before they even face Michigan. Even with a loss, they are going to have a compelling case for a NCG selection and you can bet your bottom dollar that ESPN will be pushing hard on their behalf.

Add in a little bit of the inevitable Hesiman talk for Miller which will spew forth regardless of the competition he plays (it's all about numbers, eh?) and you've another reason why people will push them in the polls.

I'm no prophet but I feel pretty sure I know what'll happen this year - a 12-0 OSU (No.1, by then) will get dismantled in the title game by Alabama or Texas A&M. I'm no betting man but I think even I'd be tempted to put money on it!

[geauxgator1]

Get used to hearing about lots of Urban next year:

Aside of their game against Michigan, their schedule makes FSU's 2012 run look like Gaunlet of the Decade. It's insulting to cupcakes to call it a cupcake...

ESPN loves them a bit of Urban. Last year it was USC and ND. This year OSU is bowl eligible and but for a freak of fate, they'll be 11-0 before they even face Michigan. Even with a loss, they are going to have a compelling case for a NCG selection and you can bet your bottom dollar that ESPN will be pushing hard on their behalf.

Add in a little bit of the inevitable Hesiman talk for Miller which will spew forth regardless of the competition he plays (it's all about numbers, eh?) and you've another reason why people will push them in the polls.

I'm no prophet but I feel pretty sure I know what'll happen this year - a 12-0 OSU (No.1, by then) will get dismantled in the title game by Alabama or Texas A&M. I'm no betting man but I think even I'd be tempted to put money on it!

I kind of seeing it happening that way too.. 12-0 Big 10 vs SEC, again, and again they get curb stomped. Hopefully and this time by WM and the Gatays.

[number1]

Get used to hearing about lots of Urban next year:

Aside of their game against Michigan, their schedule makes FSU's 2012 run look like Gaunlet of the Decade. It's insulting to cupcakes to call it a cupcake...

ESPN loves them a bit of Urban. Last year it was USC and ND. This year OSU is bowl eligible and but for a freak of fate, they'll be 11-0 before they even face Michigan. Even with a loss, they are going to have a compelling case for a NCG selection and you can bet your bottom dollar that ESPN will be pushing hard on their behalf.

Add in a little bit of the inevitable Hesiman talk for Miller which will spew forth regardless of the competition he plays (it's all about numbers, eh?) and you've another reason why people will push them in the polls.

I'm no prophet but I feel pretty sure I know what'll happen this year - a 12-0 OSU (No.1, by then) will get dismantled in the title game by Alabama or Texas A&M. I'm no betting man but I think even I'd be tempted to put money on it!

Now keep in mind how many times have you seen an Urban Meyer team get manhandled in a bowl game? I wouldn't count them out.

[ovillegator]

Looks like pOSU is almost guaranteed a spot in the championship with their schedule.

As long as we're in the other spot to beat their butts, I'm okay with that!

[lean_gator]

Miami doesn't play defense. Not worried. They got some playmakers though.

[phatGator]

Not me.

Personally, we've played them twice and beat them twice. They're old news to me. Been there, done that. I'd rather play someone else in a big bowl game next season.

Same here. They'd be the ones with something to prove. Redemption is a big motivator. Besides, I'd rather have some diversity in Gator wins. Like over Oregon or Stanford.

[The_Graygator]

My point exactly.

[LimeyGator]

Now keep in mind how many times have you seen an Urban Meyer team get manhandled in a bowl game? I wouldn't count them out.

OSU is a fraud. On the up, no doubt. But they won't be able to live with Bama.

[phatGator]

OSU is a fraud. On the up, no doubt. But they won't be able to live with Bama.

Of course, seems no one else can either.

[GatorEst1992]

Of course, seems no one else can either.

Umm did you watch the AnM, georgia, and lsu game against bama they are not that far ahead of anybody if at all they'll lose 2 games next year maybe three they will have a good offense but they're defense won't be quite as good as its been

[GatorEst1992]

I take the loses back didn't look at they're schedule before (my bad) but they will lose to AnM again, they play at college station, and depending on how well ole miss does with using all those studs they got, they might have a chance as well as lsu, but lsu will be down this year so unlikely

[NoahBeanBizzel]

Its very simple. We just need to go 14-0 and none of it will matter.
...oh and I imagine the real polls will look different.

Saying that we'll go 14-0 is pretty wild, but 11-1 is a definite possibility. I've broken down the personnel, and I think we're in good shape. Let's take a look:

QB-Driskel needs to make better decisions and complete more passes. I think he also needs to throw the ball more accurately.
RB-Adding the top running back (Taylor) in the nation to an already-deep stable of 'backs makes this the deepest, most physical group in the country. I anticipate that Kelvin will lead the SEC in rushing this season.
WR/TE-Love moving Purifoy to this position. He'll be All-SEC, with a rising Quinton Dunbar to take the heat off. Kent Taylor provides big play, All-american ability at TE.
OL-I challenge you to find a better starting five in college football. If Garcia and Humphries are as good as expected, Florida looks to have one of the two or three best lines in the SEC.
DL-The return of "Diesel Dom" means it'll be hard to run the football against us. Either Bullard or Fowler can give us double-digit sacks off the edge, and a healthy Ronald Powell gives us the best defensive line in college football.
LB-Both Anzalone and McMillian are good enough to start right away, but they'll be hard-pressed to beat out Morrison and Ball. One of the SEC's finest groups.
CB-While everybody is excited about the return of Roberson, Hargreaves will be the best corner in the SEC by the end of the season. Keanu Neal should earn All-SEC, and I like the move of Watkins to FS. He has All-American ability.
ST-Debose is the best kick returner in America, and Christie is the best punter. We have the best special teams in the SEC.

I think we could lose to LSU. The South Carolina game will come down to whether or not Garcia can hold his own against Clowney. If he can, we destroy Carolina. 11-1 is pretty realistic at this point.

[tilly]

Saying that we'll go 14-0 is pretty wild,

Truth. But we will be good enough to do it if some things fall our way. But you are correct. Wild indeed.