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Article: The Puzzle of Expectations Around The 2024 Florida-Miami Game

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by ETGator, Apr 26, 2024.

  1. wingtee

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    Funny ! But not really is it?
     
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  2. doctorg8r

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    I mean, how hard is it? You hire a second guy, and it still is not fixed!!!
     
  3. ETGator

    ETGator Long-Time Gator Stuck In East Tennessee Moderator

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    Could be a LOT of complicated spreadsheet analytics involved.
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    :)
     
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  4. shelbygt350

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    Scum just got a real good RB out of the portal potty. Damian Martinez, 2022 Freshman of year with 1185 rushing yards , 6.1 avg, and 9 tds for Oregano State.
     
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  5. wingtee

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    But we are sitting being patient while whistling thru the cemetery
     
  6. orangeblue_coop

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    They just got a productive WR Sam Brown, UF was after him a few years ago.
     
  7. ThePlayer

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    Yep...we're gonna have our hands full dealing with Ward.
    Our defense better be 1000% better or you can count this as a loss.

    "Now entering Year 3 as Hurricanes head coach, Cristobal believes he has a game-changer at quarterback who can lift the program to heights unseen in decades. The tone
    Ward sets has lifted the competitiveness and energy on the practice field and in the locker room, something Cristobal has worked to instill since his return to his alma mater."

    Is Cameron Ward the next great Miami quarterback?
     
  8. volungator

    volungator All American

    It remains to be seen if he'll become a great starter. However, after transferring from Oregano State he might make a great sub
     
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  9. DieAGator

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    The environment is going to be daunting. If our staff has it together, miami is in for a war. Teams change year to year but they had the 61st ranked SOS last season and finished 7-6. Yes, need a solid Defense.

    NCAAF Strength-of-Schedule Rankings
     
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  10. fox

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    He likes to trash tal to his teammates. Perfect fit. Says he's ready to trash talk somebody else.

    They'll be pumped up. We will be pumped upper.

    What's the most hostile place he's played?
     
  11. doctorg8r

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    I expect our cb's will play well against their wr's, and our safeties will lay the wood to them as well!!!
     
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  12. doctorg8r

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    Ward has never played in an environment like the Swamp! I am expecting our defense to play him like a drum!!!
     
  13. benton_quest

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    scUM is scum.
     
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  14. SeabudGator

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    This game presents a terrific opportunity for Napier and the staff. UM is talented but this will be that talents first game to mesh in a tough environment. And Mario is average at best. We have a returning experienced QB. BN needs to get this one done.
     
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  15. incoldblood

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    I have heard rumors of the game possibly being moved to Thursday like Utah last year. I hope to hell not. That would be bs.
     
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  16. SeabudGator

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    We need to get off the noon Jefferson pilot/Thursday night skid… by winning!

    As an aside, when anyone complains about players getting paid, look at how TV money pushes our games to times no fan or coach wants. Money drives everything in cfb … openly the players now too.
     
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  17. Wanne15

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    No doubt. I’m planning on getting tickets and I don’t need to takeoff Wednesday through the damn weekend
     
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  18. gainesvillegreen44

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    Advantage scum- They’ve recruited slightly better than us for a few years. Cam Ward is accurate.
    Advantage us - Montrell/Tre are game breakers and can hit home runs, not sure they have that. Our transfer safeties and Ron Roberts improve communication. Noise in the swamp

    unknown- Nape/Cristo
    Who’s a better play caller on gameday
    Game mgmt
    Clock mgmt
    Aggression/urgency/tempo use ?
    Special teams?
     
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    This is going to be the key. Which coach is going to make a poor decision?
     
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  20. Gatorhead

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    Not exactly a flattering statement, and rather damning about both coaches. Of course it's not out of the question a key call here or there could determine the outcome.