Ball protection key to Gators' success
Sep. 22, 2008Tim Tebow couldn't even remember the last time he had thrown an interception.
Tim Tebow couldn't even remember the last time he had thrown an interception.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - It's fair to say that the rivalry between UF and Tennessee has become lackluster.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - One hundred thousand orange T-shirts, and they were all in the wrong hue.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - There's just something about Tennessee that makes Brandon James go.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Saturday's contest at Tennessee was supposed to be the first big test to see how much UF's defense had improved. Either the Volunteers' offense wasn't as good as expected, or the Gators passed with flying colors in the 30-6 win.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - There's just something about Tennessee that makes Brandon James go.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Emmanuel Moody said he doesn't care about being a feature back. He just wants to have a role on a team.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - It's fair to say that the rivalry between UF and Tennessee has become anything but competitive.
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Forget about those other two games. Hawaii and Miami were merely warm-ups.
Forget about those other two games. Hawaii and Miami were merely warm-ups.
It's still up for debate whether UF's secondary has improved to become a reliable unit, but one thing is certain: Wandering near the Gators' safeties poses an imminent health risk.
DEFENSIVE TACKLES: The defensive tackles were widely thought to be the Gators' weakest position heading into the season, and Meyer said he is still not happy with their progress.
Good luck, Southeastern Conference.
After sitting out the first two games of the season with a shoulder injury, senior offensive lineman Jim Tartt will play in Saturday's game against Tennessee, coach Urban Meyer said.
The No. 1 question filtering through The Swamp during UF's 26-3 win against Miami last week was probably, "Where's Emmanuel Moody?"
The memories of last year's Auburn loss continue to stick with him.
UF sophomore running back Emmanuel Moody came to the Gators expecting more playing time than he got at Southern Cal.
It sure didn't take long for questions about UF's running game to resurface. Just a week after running over Hawaii's defense, the Gators' running backs combined for just seven yards rushing Saturday against Miami.