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DawgFanFromAlabam · 02-23-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NoahBeanBizzel

I think it's time to start talking about Florida having the most explosive attack in the SEC. Two tight end sets is only the beginning, as far as I'm concerned. Kent Taylor will be All-SEC, and I think he's an obvious upgrade over Jordan Reed at tight end. Colin Thompson will also add an explosive element to our attack. Not to mention he's a better blocker than Taylor, so he'll open up holes in the running game for Kelvin Taylor.

But it's at wide receiver where we'll truly turn the corner. It starts with Purifoy. He's the fastest player on the team, and a sure bet to be All-SEC. Also, keep your eyes out for a rising Quinton Dunbar. Solomon Patton looks awful like Percy on those jet sweeps. DeMarcus Robinson will likely be the freshman of the year in SEC play. And Pittman is the most physical receiver we've had in a while.

Our run game will be the most physical it's been in years. I anticipate that Kelvin Taylor will lead the SEC in rushing.

UGA returns everyone on offense next year minus one WR - but get the guy that was our leading WR last year before injury back plus Malcolm Mitchell will only play WR this year. Murray was #2 in the nation in passing efficiency and UGA was #22 in the nation on total offense. Driskel was #61 in passing efficiency and UF was #103 in the nation in total offense. UF has no proven QB, RB, WR, TE or Oline returning but you expect the most explosive offense in the league?

TAM returns the Heisman winner at QB.

Gatorrick22 · 02-23-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DawgFanFromAlabam

UGA returns everyone on offense next year minus one WR - but get the guy that was our leading WR last year before injury back plus Malcolm Mitchell will only play WR this year. Murray was #2 in the nation in passing efficiency and UGA was #22 in the nation on total offense. Driskel was #61 in passing efficiency and UF was #103 in the nation in total offense. UF has no proven QB, RB, WR, TE or Oline returning but you expect the most explosive offense in the league?

TAM returns the Heisman winner at QB.

Are you trying to say something here? We beat Johnny Football last year - so you think your team will have a better offense next year than A&M's was last year? And you think we'll somehow be as statistically bad on offense as we were last year?

gatorbait1 · 02-23-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sleeze

Gilly was not a proven RB last year. There is never any guarantees.

What about Trent Richardson from bama? He's a guarantee

socraticsilence · 02-23-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DawgFanFromAlabam

UGA returns everyone on offense next year minus one WR - but get the guy that was our leading WR last year before injury back plus Malcolm Mitchell will only play WR this year. Murray was #2 in the nation in passing efficiency and UGA was #22 in the nation on total offense. Driskel was #61 in passing efficiency and UF was #103 in the nation in total offense. UF has no proven QB, RB, WR, TE or Oline returning but you expect the most explosive offense in the league?

TAM returns the Heisman winner at QB.

No one really expects that, I'm hoping for a Top 75 offense- Driskel would be a beast in a spread option attack- he's at least as good as Braxton Miller at OSU and that guys probably going to New York next season but we're not going to do that so we have to settle for what we can get.

socraticsilence · 02-23-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorrick22

Are you trying to say something here? We beat Johnny Football last year - so you think your team will have a better offense next year than A&M's was last year? And you think we'll somehow be as statistically bad on offense as we were last year?

Um, don't bring up the who beat whom last year to an UGA fan I don't want to hear the glaringly obvious rejoinder.

Gatorrick22 · 02-23-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by socraticsilence

Um, don't bring up the who beat whom last year to an UGA fan I don't want to hear the glaringly obvious rejoinder.

Fair point, but our offense was good enough to win 11 games even thought they weren't statistically great. They will be much improved this coming year, better line and receivers, which bodes well for another 10+ win year.

DawgFanFromAlabam · 02-23-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorrick22

Fair point, but our offense was good enough to win 11 games even thought they weren't statistically great. They will be much improved this coming year, better line and receivers, which bodes well for another 10+ win year.

UF won last year with a excellent defense. When the defense had lapses UF wa beatable, like the bowl game. Most here expected a much improved line last year that didn't seem to meet expectations. You have no idea if your WRs will be better. Same for RB. It's all talk and hope this time of year unless you have proven returners.

What I tried to say is UGA had a much better offense last year and far less holes to fill. Practically no holes to fill. I would be surprised if the Gator offense will be more explosive. Guess we'll see in about 7 months.

NoahBeanBizzel · 02-23-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DawgFanFromAlabam

UF won last year with a excellent defense. When the defense had lapses UF wa beatable, like the bowl game. Most here expected a much improved line last year that didn't seem to meet expectations. You have no idea if your WRs will be better. Same for RB. It's all talk and hope this time of year unless you have proven returners.

What I tried to say is UGA had a much better offense last year and far less holes to fill. Practically no holes to fill. I would be surprised if the Gator offense will be more explosive. Guess we'll see in about 7 months.

Well, here's what we know for sure: Georgia sure ain't gonna win a national title this year...again. And you can bet ten Gs on that, Rick.

DawgFanFromAlabam · 02-23-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NoahBeanBizzel

Well, here's what we know for sure: Georgia sure ain't gonna win a national title this year...again. And you can bet ten Gs on that, Rick.

Yeah...guess I'll just stay on topic. Nice talking football with you.

NoahBeanBizzel · 02-23-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DawgFanFromAlabam

Yeah...guess I'll just stay on topic. Nice talking football with you.

Sorry man, I'll agree my comment was a bit harsh. I apologize.

gatorbait96 · 02-23-2013, 05:19 PM

Kent Taylor caught a TD in the Sugar Bowl.

sleeze · 02-23-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorbait1

What about Trent Richardson from bama? He's a guarantee

Nah...he can get injured just like the next man. No gurantees.

gatorev12 · 02-23-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DawgFanFromAlabam

UF won last year with a excellent defense. When the defense had lapses UF wa beatable, like the bowl game. Most here expected a much improved line last year that didn't seem to meet expectations. You have no idea if your WRs will be better. Same for RB. It's all talk and hope this time of year unless you have proven returners.

What I tried to say is UGA had a much better offense last year and far less holes to fill. Practically no holes to fill. I would be surprised if the Gator offense will be more explosive. Guess we'll see in about 7 months.

Georgia won last year based on their defense too--without Jarvis Jones, I doubt you guys beat Mizzou in the SEC opener...and it was your defense that beat Kentucky, your offense struggled mightily throughout.

And while Georgia certainly put up impressive numbers on offense throughout the year, consider the schedule. When playing against ranked teams, Georgia went 1-2 (beating Florida, but losing against Bama and South Carolina). Next year, UGAy (

) plays a much tougher schedule (Clemson and South Carolina back to back...and LSU rotates on the schedule too).

I do think Georgia will be around as a SEC East contender next year--but if your offense has an off game (which happened a few times last year), your defense will be significantly weaker than last season's unit.

**gatordee** · 02-23-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PSGator66

I expect an upgrade with the offensive line which translates into more production.

Thsi. Also, JD has a MUCH better idea this year of what is to be expected in order to win the SEC. He should be able to audible and with this team having the same OC as last year (been a while), this offense should click. I also feel we will have better athletes to put on the field for offense, than we did last year. Purifoy along with the freshman wrs could be huge. Just to have some athletes out there that can run a route will be nice.

socraticsilence · 02-23-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorbait96

Kent Taylor caught a TD in the Sugar Bowl.

Could be why he missed it, god knows I'm trying block that game out of my memory- ugh that one fade Bridgewater threw to start the third- that must have been what it was like rooting against a Spurrier coached Florida team.

number1 · 02-24-2013, 03:17 AM

Rules for Driskel to have a good season.

1. Do not throw a pick 6 on the first play of the game.

2. Learn that it is okay to throw the ball away if nothing is there.

3. Stop locking onto 1 receiver and telegraphing your passes.

4. Wish under a shooting star that the O-Line can actually block and give you more time to survey the field.

c_gator24 · 02-24-2013, 12:18 PM

I think Purifoy will be a beast at receiver

The_Graygator · 02-24-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DawgFanFromAlabam

UGA returns everyone on offense next year minus one WR - but get the guy that was our leading WR last year before injury back plus Malcolm Mitchell will only play WR this year. Murray was #2 in the nation in passing efficiency and UGA was #22 in the nation on total offense. Driskel was #61 in passing efficiency and UF was #103 in the nation in total offense. UF has no proven QB, RB, WR, TE or Oline returning but you expect the most explosive offense in the league?

TAM returns the Heisman winner at QB.

No proven QB or OL?

The_Graygator · 02-24-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorrick22

Are you trying to say something here? We beat Johnny Football last year - so you think your team will have a better offense next year than A&M's was last year? And you think we'll somehow be as statistically bad on offense as we were last year?

What's funny is that the only reason UGA won that game last year was because UF self-destructed, and then had one of the softest of the SEC schedules the last two years too.

Wow, the first two-game win streak against us by UGA in 22 years and they're already talking the smack.

DawgFanFromAlabam · 02-24-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NoahBeanBizzel

Sorry man, I'll agree my comment was a bit harsh. I apologize.

No problem. No one knows what their team will look like in February. Gator offense may light it up.