theyre not number one because, well .... lsu and southern cal are much better.
sarkisian and crowton will shred that gators defense. and tebow's playground style will get shut down against those two.
urban meyer is a genius though and would gameplan enough to keep gms close against either opponent this year. but florida isnt on that level.
sarkisian and crowton will shred that gators defense. and tebow's playground style will get shut down against those two.
urban meyer is a genius though and would gameplan enough to keep gms close against either opponent this year. but florida isnt on that level.
no they havent. but ohio state played in the national championship last year, was a 7 point favorite .... and they arent even remotely close to national championship caliber this season. so 'last year' doesnt matter. its up to people to be subjective and project what we think we happen. and im pretty confident that tebow's playground style wont work against lsu or southern cal consistently.
so what. if it wasnt usc that was 'given' the #1 ranking, it was going to be lsu that was 'given' it.
would you really be arguing against the tigers being the #1 team in the nation right now.
personally, i think usc is the best team in the country.
but if the polls had them flip-flopped and had lsu as preseason #1, i certainly couldnt argue with that because lsu is fu.cking good.
no matter how you look at it, lsu and usc are deservedly ranked ahead of florida. and oklahoma, based on what theyve done now, could easily be too.
like last year when everyone determined michigan and ohio state were much better than Florida when figuring out who #2 should be.........
Florida has the best offense in the country BY FAR....
Florida however is replacing most of its defense but they have plenty of young, inexperienced, talented players on the defensive side. I believe Florida is a year away from a national title but if this defense can mature they have a shot this year too. Floridas recruiting has just been SICK under Urban Meyer. They are loaded with young, fast, talent. Not to mention they are very well coached in all facets of the game including special teams (which tends to make the difference in big games).
Obviously LSU on the road at night is going to be nearly impossible. These night SEC road games are the most difficult games in college. However on a neutral field Florida could hang with LSU and USC. Florida is every bit as good.
Florida has the best offense in the country BY FAR....
Florida however is replacing most of its defense but they have plenty of young, inexperienced, talented players on the defensive side. I believe Florida is a year away from a national title but if this defense can mature they have a shot this year too. Floridas recruiting has just been SICK under Urban Meyer. They are loaded with young, fast, talent. Not to mention they are very well coached in all facets of the game including special teams (which tends to make the difference in big games).
Obviously LSU on the road at night is going to be nearly impossible. These night SEC road games are the most difficult games in college. However on a neutral field Florida could hang with LSU and USC. Florida is every bit as good.
Florida is not #1 because of all the people they lost on defense. They're a young team and even though they stomped Tennessee, it doesn't prove they should be #1..yet. They're offense looks great though.
If they can go into LSU and beat them, then I think they should be the best team in the country.
If they can go into LSU and beat them, then I think they should be the best team in the country.
FL has never had enough confidence in their program to travel outside of the south and play out-of-conference games against other top programs. Look at USC and who they play OOC - Virginia Tech, Auburn, Arkansas, Nebraska, etc.
Look at Florida - W. Kentucky, Troy, etc. Man up, travel past the mason-dixie line, and play a big boy schedule if you want the respect.
Look at Florida - W. Kentucky, Troy, etc. Man up, travel past the mason-dixie line, and play a big boy schedule if you want the respect.
You so happen to leave out Florida State who usually is a National Power and the likes of the Miami Hurricanes who they play next year on top of playing in the toughest conference in college football consistently YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT.
If Florida played in the PAC-10 (no complete disrespect as this year they seem to be much improved early on), they probably could take the chance to play other schools. However going undefeated in the SEC is extremely difficult. Not only from all the great coaches and players but the fans are rabid like no other, these SEC night games on the road are brutal, when you have to show up week in and week out and dont have any weeks off during your conference and then have to play a conference championship game.....It is BRUTAL. So, when talking about weaker schedules, Florida should NEVER be included in that list.
Hell, in order for Florida to go undefeated this year they will not only have to go through the daunting SEC schedule but they will have to beat LSU at LSU at night and then beat them again in the conference championship game. You think USC could do that? Im sure you do because USC can do no wrong but I highly doubt it.
The bottom line is people are not giving the Gators much respect at belonging with the top teams at all and actually for them that is the perfect situation to be in. Just like last year when no one thought they should be in the title game. It should be Michigan or USC or some Big East team. Basically anyone but them. But Florida showed how good they really were.
Now people dont give them much respect again. They did lose a lot on defense. Tons. They just reloaded. Top talent every year under the best coached team in college. Yes, Urban Meyer is the best coach. Florida has the best offense---however their D is a big question. Next year may be their year but I wouldnt say they couldnt compete with the best this year.
Their offense just isnt Tim Tebow. Everyone talks about Tebow. However they have just unbelievable playmakers all over. They have a veteran, solid O-line.
Percy Harvin--one of the best playmakers in college football
Ingram--just a freak that no one talks about
Caldwell--stud
Louis Murphy--actually the fastest guy on the team..you will hear his name
Cooper---just flat out speed
Brandon James---speed
There are several other studs here that cannot even get on the field. Oh, and of course, Tebow. You just cannot cover all these guys. Its impossible. The only way you can is if Florida's offense itself self-destructs. They have guys that can easily take it the distance at any moment all over the field yet people focus on Tebow. This is the best offense in college football...no doubt.
Florida may not be the best team in the Nation this year but they belong and they could play with anyone.
Again the person focuses on Tebow. I gave a list of their offensive playmakers above. They have TOO MANY WEAPONS all over the field. ALL OVER. They destroyed Tennessee yesterday with their #1 WR out. Their offense is the best in the Nation. No doubt. You cannot cover all these guys. Its impossible.
Now you want to talk about their D fine but their O is ridiculous.
