That's the scary part. I will say that this year offensively was so disturbing for UF that some Gator fans are relieved we might not have to go through that kind of performance next season
George was right! George was right! (Triple secret, encrypted message) Our coaches on safari in Florida now. "No poaching" areas are unguarded.
I'm not sure just what Tim isn't buying. But the good news is it doesn't matter, the important thing is what Gator fans are buying and feeling right now. I am starting another topic saying where I was when I heard and some other info.
This take from Dennis Dodd on CBS closely resembles what I have been thinking all season long: "What we found out Tuesday was that at least for the last year Meyer hasn't been able look himself in the mirror. He knew he couldn't give, couldn't work like he had in the past. It finally showed up on the field. The Gators were an unmitigated failure in 2010, reflecting the fading will of their coach. They were directionless. They played without passion. They didn't play down to the competition. They became the competition. You saw it in the opener when Miami (Ohio) hung on for way too long. With the SEC East on the line, Meyer's private domain, the Gators didn't show up against South Carolina. The same for the Florida State game. Florida and Texas became the biggest disappointments in the country. Mack Brown is retooling his staff. Meyer is retooling his life. For that we should admire him. Still young, he has taken control of his life. The flag he planted on top of the SEC and college football won't be taken down for a while."
And from CNNSI: Another reflection of what I think actually went down this season in Gainesville: "It has to be fixed," Meyer said of Florida's program. "It's a little bit broke right now." The man who fixes it must be willing to accept that 24/7/365 responsibility. At times this season, Meyer didn't seem willing to accept that responsibility. One example is when Meyer elected to allow junior Chris Rainey back on the team after Rainey had text-messaged a death threat to a woman. When Meyer made that controversial choice, who was the first representative of the Florida football program to answer reporters' questions? Not the guy who makes more than $4 million a year. It was offensive coordinator Steve Addazio, who had enough questions to answer about an offense that couldn't move the ball to worry about responding to queries that should have been directed at the head coach. "Florida deserves the best," Meyer said Wednesday. "I'm not sure we gave them our best."
Krebsie speaks wisely as I expect you're soon to get some southern hospitality.....! Incoming...... :lol:
No surprise here. I think Meyer did the right thing last year, he just couldn't follow through on it.
I don't think Urban was even there in spirit at times on the sidelines and in the film room. To only have 67 yards of offense late in the 3rd quarter vs. South Carolina was inexcusable and damned near inexplicable.
Dave you sound like a lot of the whiners on GatorCountry. George, you've said that several times about Meyer, and I've read some writers that said the same. I didn't feel that way myself but you might be right. Your point is well taken about the players vs the coaching. kp, you pretty much hit it on the head. Our AD Foley said something similar. Along the lines that he had no regrets about what the Gators did with Meyer, that Meyer and his family is at peace with this and Foley is supportive. I would not be surprised if Meyer comes back at some time in the future.
:idea: George was right all along. Meyer looked exactly like Lane Kiffin in every game. I never saw either one of them smile...
Bill, Just stating the facts. I have personally seen a lot of Gator games in my life and I don't recall a more lackluster, inept offensive performance. And while SC plays decent defense they are not a stone wall by any stretch......as Auburn readily proved in Atlanta. Of course....stating facts to you is "whining"..... :roll:
In this case Dave you are just on the same page with a lot of other Gators who I don't agree with. While I do agree that we had an off year, I disagree with the implications. A 7 win season after the run we had is not the end of the world. Below expectations, yes, below what seems to be our ability level, yes. However I never had, and don't now, have any doubt that in the end this is likely to be the exception that happens sometimes and has no bearing on what is going to happen going forward. Find me any SEC program that has been as long as the Gators since having a losing season. Since the Gators started winning consistently in 1990 with the arrival of Spurrier, we have appeared in the most SEC Championships, won the most SEC championships and won the most National Championships. During that time Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Tennessee and everyone else except Georgia and Florida has had one or more losing season. Georgia had one in 1988, we haven't had one since 1979. Yet many Gator fans act like we are really down. We are not. That is why I call it whining. And you are not the only one, so don't get to offended.
Well said, Bill. If more fans (of any team) would think through all the facts and take an intelligent and calm approach like you, the world of sports would be a more pleasant place.
Bill, like others here you take what I say and extrapolate from it. I merely was agreeing with Meyer in that this season.....the Gator machine was broken. Four.....count em 4 offensive touchdowns total scored in 4 of the 5 losses. That is one broken down horse.