UF Outback Bowl Jerseys

Nike has come out with new bowl jerseys for a handful of teams including Oregon, TCU, Florida, and some others.

Here are UF's jerseys that they will be wearing on Jan 1 in Tampa.

Slight alterations to the helmet and looks like a different material for the new jerseys...looking sharp!

Urban Meyer Resigns/Possible Replacements

Urban Meyer

            As all of you have heard, Urban Meyer has officially stepped down today as head coach of the Florida Gators.

            His press conference is set for 6 p.m. EST and hopefully, we’ll be able to get a sense for why he has stepped down for the second time in two years.

            Let’s talk potential replacements for the Florida job.

Dan Mullen

Dan Mullen

    Mullen will likely be the first choice for many Gator fans as Meyer’s replacement.  He has been away from the program for two years now, but Mullen has successfully been able to turn around a Mississippi St. program from a cellar team in the SEC to a top 25 regular season finish.

            Mullen also coached one of Florida’s most prolific offenses in Gator history in 2008 as he helped coach Florida to the 2008 National Championship, beating Oklahoma 24-14.

            In terms of football philosophy, Mullen seems like the best choice because he also runs a spread option type offense.  It was his offense that helped mold and shape what Florida has come to be within the past six years as a spread offense type team. 

            A hiring of Mullen will most likely be able to sway many current players and recruits to stay with Florida because of the very similar football philosophies that Mullen brings to the table.

            One reservation about Mullen is the fact that he has only been a head coach at Mississippi State for two years.  We don’t quite know if he has proven himself yet.  Maybe another year or two would have been beneficial for him before making a huge jump to Florida.

            But of course, Urban was a young coach at Utah when he was brought into Florida…and we all know how that turned out.

Bob Stoops

            Stoops is always a name that comes up when Florida needs a head coach. 

            While Spurrier was coaching, Stoops was his defensive coordinator for three years. 

Bob Stoops

            His time at Oklahoma over the past decade has been one of the best.  His coaching record is 128-31…that’s an 81 win percentage!

            He is known as one of the best recruiters in college football and he always seems to have his team in the mix for Big 12 championships and national championships.

            One knock on Stoops though is his bowl record: 5-6.  Some people believe Stoops can’t win the big games.  And Florida plays a lot of big games.

            Needless to say, he is one of the top coaches in the nation and Foley absolutely needs to find out if Stoops is interested in the job or not.

Charlie Strong

Charlie Strong

            Another one of Urban’s coordinators in the past six years, Charlie Strong is one of the most revered coaches in Florida history.

            Fans have appreciated what he did as defensive coordinator even more now after our down season this year.

            Strong was just named Big East Coach of the Year for what he did in his first year at Louisville, taking them to a 6-6 record. 

            Many aren’t sure if Strong is ready for this kind of job though.  Although Strong did a fantastic job at Louisville given the talent level, he has only been a head coach for one year and it was in one of the worst conferences in the nation.  Many feel he hasn’t come close to proving himself yet.

            However, Strong has some of the strongest recruiting ties around that nation for the Gators.  He is a fantastic recruiter and Strong would be able to use his recruiting skills to bring in top-tier players to Florida for years to come.

Jim Harbaugh

            Harbaugh is one of the most popular up-and-coming coaches in the nation, if not the best.

Jim Harbaugh

            Currently the head coach at Stanford, he has been able to transform the program to a top Pac-10 program and top-five team nationally.

            He has been rumored for other jobs around the nation such as Michigan and Miami.

            Harbaugh is definitely a solid choice for the Gators.  He is quickly making a name for himself and he could be the strongest option for the Gators long-term.

            He would bring in a new mentality and a new toughness that I think the Gators have lacked since 2008.

            Although he doesn’t have any ties to Florida, his ties to the California area could go a long way in recruiting.

            According to a fellow friend of mine who is also a Seminole fan, “Jim Harbaugh scares me the most.  I think in three years, the Gators would be in the hunt for a national title.”

Other coaches being considered

            Chris Peterson- current Boise State head coach

            Gary Patterson- current TCU head coach

            Jon Gruden- former Super Bowl winning coach/current TV analyst

            Bobby Petrino- current Arkansas head coach

My pick:

            Charlie Strong.

                        He is one of the most respected people in college football.  Not only does he bring a tough mentality on defense and to a program, he will be able to bring in top recruiting classes for Florida.  Also, many of the current Florida players respect Charlie Strong, so his hiring would help keep the number of current players and recruits leaving to a minimum.

            We can’t underestimate a good defensive mind.

What do you think the Gators should do/choose for the job as Head Coach?

Go Gators.

                        

Championship Picks

It's Championship Saturday!

Here are my picks for today's games:

South Carolina 17
Auburn 35

Oklahoma 20
Nebraska 21

FSU 24
Virginia Tech 31


Oregon 42
Oregon St. 20

Good luck to the fans of these teams today!

Who Should Be Florida's QB next year?

I know this might sound like a silly question...

But it's a question Urban and the rest of the coaching staff need to answer, and they better make the right one.

QB's on roster next year:
John Brantley RS Sr.
Trey Burton   Sophomore
Jordan Reed   RS Sophomore
Jeff Driskel    Freshman

To everyone:
What do you think the Gators should do at Quarterback for next year?

My opinion:
I don't even think you can consider Brantley for QB next year.  It's obvious he just isn't skilled. He holds the ball too long and makes poor throws.  Leading us to seven wins as the quarterback won't cut it.

Now, Jordan Reed has played his way into the conversation as quarterback for next year.  He is the best suited physically and possesses the skills needed to run this spread offense.

Trey Burton is a great athlete and next year, I believe we could use him as an athlete...I think he looks really good has the h-back/athlete in our formations.  We can line him up and use him as receiver too and maybe the "Aaron Hernandez" position on the triple option shuffle pass.

Jeff Driskel, the #1 QB recruit in the nation, is a beast.  He's a dual-threat quarterback that runs tough and has one of the strongest arms in the country.  He needs to see the field next year.  The Gators would be better for it.  Driskel is the starting quarterback of the Gators' future.

What seems like the best option is to run a 2-QB system with Jordan Reed and Jeff Driskel.  Unless the Gators want to take the growing pains of Driskel and start him all year, they need some experience at quaterback.

Since Tebow, there has been no leadership on offense.  Reed could provide that leadership with a year already under his belt.  His physical attributes and running style, along with Driskel's running ability and strong arm can give the Gators offensive the weapons it needs for their offense to succeed.

We have some of the best talent in the country. The future looks bright, but let's hope this season ends quickly.

Go Gators.

FSU Week

Since my last post, the Gators laid an egg against South Carolina and ruined their shot at an SEC title. 

But then, bounced back offensively against FCS powerhouse Appalachian State (seriously no sarcasm there…they are 2^nd in the nation!) defeating them 48-10.

            

Instead of talking about the past, lets look ahead to the regular-season finale against the FSU Seminoles.

            

UF Offense vs. FSU Defense

This will be a tough game for the Florida offense. With a team that may go down as one of the worst in recent memory for the Gators, the Seminoles are on rising their way back towards the top, or at least, pointed in the right direction.

            

I believe the Seminoles smell blood.  They haven’t beaten Florida in 6 years.

           

Six!

            

No current FSU players can claim they have beaten the Gators, and you can bet they want to win the state of Florida this year after already defeating Miami.

            

The key matchup here is Florida’s offensive line and FSU’s defensive line.

            

FSU leads the nation in sacks.  And all Gator fans know pass protection isn’t something the Gators have exactly excelled at this year.

            

The Seminoles will be looking to exploit that weakness even more this Saturday.

            

Whether we like it or not, Brantley will take the majority of snaps this week.  He has got to make smart and quick decision when he feels pressure in the pocket. 

            

The Gators also need their speed in order to compensate for the blitzes that FSU will send Florida’s way.

            

If Jeff Demps is healthy enough to play, that will go a long way in helping the Gators offense produce yards and points.

            

Chris Rainey must continue his great play as well.

           

The Gators do not have room for mistakes on offense either.  If they hurt themselves, they are not talented enough to claw their way back. At least, they haven’t proven that this season (I hope I’m wrong).

            

Advantage: FSU defense

            

UF Defense vs. FSU Offense

           

This matchup is much more even. 

            

Florida’s defense has had its up and downs this year.

           

However, the key for Florida will be in its secondary.  Janoris Jenkins, Will Hill, Ahmad Black, and Jeremy Brown/Cody Riggs must be opportunistic and create turnovers for Ponder and the Seminoles.

            

The Seminoles have never been afraid to air the ball out, and I doubt that their philosophy will change this week.

            

Another area of importance for the Florida defense will be the play of its linebackers.

            

Jelani Jenkins and Ronald Powell, although freshmen, have come into their own the last several weeks.  Powell led the team in solo tackles last week with nine.

            

But our line-backing corps have struggled to consistently make tackles when trying to stop the run game or screen passes.

           

FSU running back Jermaine Thomas tore his ACL a couple games back, but with the Gators’ struggles inside the box, any running back can break loose.

            

The elite play of Florida’s secondary will win this battle for the Gators.  Black, Hill, and Ja. Jenkins are a force to be reckoned with. 

            

Advantage: UF defense

Score Prediction: FSU- 24

                              UF- 21

Inside the Numbers

-       The Seminoles have lost 6 in a row to the Gators

-       FSU leads the nation in sacks with 41

-       The Gators have faced current FSU coach Jimbo Fisher 16 times as an assistant coach. They are 11-5 against Fisher.

-       Urban Meyer has never lost to Florida State: 6-0.

-       The Gators have the nation’s 13^th ranked pass defense and have 17 interceptions on the season.

           

Recruiting Impact

            Here’s a list of recruits that will be in Tallahassee for the game tomorrow (Florida targets are in bold):

            List according to Rivals.com

Karlos Williams

Brandon Fulse

Kelvin Benjamin

Derrick Mitchell

Chris Black (2012)

Eric Beverly

Shaq Beverly (2012)

Travis Blanks (2012)

Dante Fowler (2012)

Nick O'Leary

Curt Maggitt

Jacoby Brissett

T.J. Davis (2012)

Giorgio Newberry

Bobby Hart

Rashad Greene

Arrington Jenkins

James Wilder, Jr

PJ Williams (2012)

Marvin Bracy (2012)

Tony Steward

Aaron Lynch

Jordan Prestwood

Mario Pender (2012)

Cornellius Carradine (Official)

Derrick Henry (2013)

Kelvin Rainey

Jacob Fahrenkrug (Official)

Sterling Lovelady

Terry Bell

Tim Jernigan

Kevin Grooms

Avery Young (2012)

Earl Moore (2012)

Dalvon Stuckey

Marcus Maye (2012)

Ruben Carter

Robensen Therezie

Josh Clemons (2012)

Trey Pettis (FSU commitment)

Keelin Smith (Official) (FSU commitment)

Lamarcus Brutus (Official) (FSU commitment)

Nick Waisome (UF commitment) (don't worry, he is solid - he is going to watch the Gators)

Matt Williams (Official)(JUCO)

Nick Patti (2012)

HaSean Clinton-Dix (Alabama commitment)

Matt Dobson (2012)

Buck Allen

Cody Waldrop (2012)

Clicking on All Cylinders

It’s what we wanted.

One game to secure a spot in Atlanta for a shot at the SEC Championship.

In a season that has hardly lived up to pre-season expectations for the Gators, they have finally found their groove headed into the biggest game of the season. 

An elimination game at the Swamp against Steve Spurrier and South Carolina.

The Florida Gators are playing their best football at the right time and seem to be clicking on all cylinders.

Offensively, they have scored 89 points, racked up 930 total yards and effectively utilized all three quarterbacks in the past two games. 

The added weapon of QB turned tight-end turned athlete Jordan Reed has added another dimension to the Gator offense that will go a long way in throwing off the timing of the opposing defense.

Chris Rainey has shined in the two games since his return.  He blocked two punts against Vanderbilt and scored two touchdowns on 176 total yards.

On defense, the Gators have been able to force turnovers and apply some pressure on the opposing quarterbacks. 

Even the freshmen are getting into the act.

Five-star defensive tackle Shariff Floyd was named the team’s Defensive Player of the Week and top recruit Ronald Powell has looked better every week since he switched from defensive end to outside linebacker.

Look for these two players to continue to step-up and make a considerable impact for the defense.

Prediction (FL-USC)

The Gators are rolling and the Gamecocks are reeling. 

However, with playmakers on offense like Alshon Jeffery and Marcus Lattimore, the Gamecocks are never out of it.  

But, with the Swamp rockin Saturday night in the midst of a “blue-out”, I just don’t see the Gators losing this game.  They are clicking too well on offense right now.  

The Gators just need to make sure they keep the pace moving on offense and not fall back into indecision.  

Plus, with a healthy and rested Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey, the Gators should be able to provide some big plays, much to the liking of the fans in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Florida 34

South Carolina 21

Jonathan Dowling Kicked Off Team

It seems like a never ending cycle, Gator fans.
Another player is permanently dismissed from the team and this could have future effects on the team.

Top 2010 recruit Gator signee Jonathan Dowling (#10 ESPN 150, #1 Safety) has been kicked off the team due to violation of team rules.

The news is all but settling for Gator fans as the team has been through one of the more tumultuous seasons in recent memory.

Dowling was rated as one of the best safeties in the nation in the 2010 recruiting class and his dismissal from the team will leave a potential hiccup in the future secondary of the Gators.

With Ahmad Black graduating and Will Hill potentially declaring for the NFL Draft after this year, the Gators are going to be lacking experienced safeties.

Freshman safety Matt Elam has seen some playing time so far as well as sophomore safety Dee Finley, but Dowling was very much expected to be a big playmaker for this defense for the next few years.

After the departure of Cam Newton a few years ago and his recent explosion onto the college football scene, lets hope that letting go this talented recruit does not hurt the Gators in the long run, much like Newton has done.

There is no official word on what team Dowling will play for next, but during his recruiting process schools like Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, and Miami recruited him hard.  All of which are big rivals of Florida.

This might not be the last we hear from Mr. Jonathan Dowling.

In Other News...
Recent commit Mike Blakely held a press conference as he decided for the Gators.  Here is a video of his press conference and a highlight video.  From the looks of it, it seems the Gators snagged a quality guy.

A Huge Sigh of Relief

That was one of the most nerve-racking games I’ve watched in a long time. In a game where both Georgia and Florida are experiencing mediocre seasons, this game might arguably be one of the best in the series.

I must admit, it’s the best I’ve felt in a quite a while.

Our offense picked up 450 total yards which seems like a million more than we’ve been getting. Both quarterbacks played their roles perfectly.

John Brantley went 16-25 for almost 200 yards while Trey Burton had 110 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries.

I was wrong.

I didn’t think we could keep running both quarterbacks with split time and be successful. They proved me wrong, however.

The difference maker to me in how both quarterbacks co-existed was the blitz protection. Now, at times, our offensive line lacked continuity and gave up some big hits on Brantley, especially early on.

However, as the game progressed, Brantley was able to have some time in the pocket and do what he does best: wind up and throw the football. His ability to pass the ball during the game and complete the 8 yard throws kept the Georgia defense on its toes and allowed Burton more room to run the ball.

This is going to sound cliché but if our offensive line helps buy time for our quarterbacks we can put up the numbers we did this afternoon.

Good for the offense.

Our defense came up in the clutch again forcing four turnovers. None bigger than Will Hill’s 90 some yard scamper after the interception that help set up the win.

We need to get better at blitzing the quarterback, though. I’ve noticed in the multiple times Brantley has been sacked, how the defense maneuvers its way to pressure the quarterback.

Our defensive line and linebackers need to get better at utilizing various blitz packages to confuse the offensive and open up bigger holes to attack the quarterback.

In the few times we got to Aaron Murray, good things happened for us. If we commit to blitzing and sending pressure non-stop, I think good things will continue to happen for our defense, and the opportunities to create turnovers will increase. We have the best overall secondary in the SEC (with Janoris Jenkins, Ahmad Black, and Will Hill), we can afford to test the offense in one-on-one coverage.

Overall, I’m optimistic heading into next week. I believe we’ll be ready for South Carolina in the Swamp in two weeks.

Good game Gators, and more importantly, good kick Chas Henry.

Recruiting News

This past Tuesday the Gators received a huge commit in RB Mike Blakely (4-star, #7 RB, #34 recruit in Rivals Top 100). Blakely is the Gators 18^th recruit in the 2011 class and their recruiting class ranks third on Rivals.com and fifth on ESPN.

Here is a complete list of the Florida Gator’s recruiting class: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/commitments/2011/Florida-67

My Top Ten

1. Oregon (If they win at USC)

2. Cam Newton

3. Boise State

4. TCU

5. Alabama

6. Oklahoma

7. Ohio State

8. Nebraska

9. Wisconsin

10. Stanford

Heisman Watch

QB Cam Newton (Auburn) 2,441 total yards; 27 total touchdowns, 5 interceptions

RB LaMichael James (Oregon) 971 rushing yards; 12 total touchdowns, 121 receiving yards

QB Kellen Moore (Boise St.) 1,865 passing yards; 18 touchdowns, 2 interceptions

WR Justin Blackmon (Oklahoma St.) 62 receptions, 1,112 receiving yards; 14 touchdowns

"We can't lose on a bye week"

Well it’s arguably the best week the Gators have had in the last month: their bye week.

With bye week, we as Gator fans, wait with anticipation for the Florida Georgia game next Saturday.

It is not only a big game because of the rivalry and hatred between the two teams, but it’s a must-win for the Gators in order to salvage their season.

This bye-week in particular can accomplish a lot for Florida. However, two things stand out to me the most.

The Gators need the rest.

According to bleachereport.com this is the list of the Florida players who have missed time or played injured this season.

[Jeff Demps (foot), John Brantley (ribs, wrist), Deonte Thompson (concussion), Chris Rainey (concussion), Mike Gillislee (ankle), Matt Elam (concussion), Lawrence Marsh (forearm), Andre Debose (ankle), Jaye Howard (ankle), Emmanuel Moody (thigh), Brandon Antwine (shoulder), Jon Halapio (finger), Moses Jenkins (elbow), Dee Finely (collarbone), Caleb Sturgis (back), Chris Dunkley (hamstring), Matt Patchan (wrist), and Jelani Jenkins (concussion)]

The Gators are clearly hurting. The top three running backs on the depth chart have all missed time due to injury, most notably the speedster Jeff Demps, whom without, the Gators offense seems anemic and lacks the big play.

They will most likely be without Andre Debose against Georgia because he suffered a badly sprained ankle against Mississippi State.

Hopefully, with an extra week of rest, players can return to the field and help bring leadership and production back to the team.

The bye week will also hopefully provide a major overhaul on offense. The past three games in which the offense has scored three total touchdowns cannot be ignored.

The time for extra preparation poses so many questions for the Gator offense. Will Urban take over play calling duties or allow Steve Addazio to still lead the offense? Does Trey Burton play more and perhaps earn the starting nod due to his dual-threat play? If Brantley is the starter, will Meyer tweak the offense to fit Brantley’s strengths?

Unfortunately, Meyer is notorious for keeping these things quiet until game-time, so we won’t be able to find out until Saturday afternoon in Jacksonville.

Go Gators.

Two links that everyone should see:

Steve Addazio Playbook Flowchart

http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2010/10/11/1743359/steve-addazios-playbook-a-flowchart

The Alabama Super Fan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7KdbvJUOL4&NR=1&feature=fvwp

My top 10 college football teams:

1. Oregon

2. Cam Newton

3. TCU

4. Boise State

5. Alabama

6. Michigan State

7. Missouri

8. Wisconsin

9. Ohio State

10. Oklahoma

Consistently Inconsistent

It’s official. Steve Addazio needs to go.

On the day after the Florida Gator’s third straight loss (to Mississippi St. nonetheless), changes need to be made.

The Gators hardly showed up Saturday in the Swamp, for the third straight week. It’s just an awful sight to see really. Florida’s offense is just miserable.

We continue to flip flop back and forth on what we are doing offensively. We put John Brantley in to do a couple zone reads and option plays and then we punt. Then, Trey Burton comes in and does the same thing. Next drive, Brantley will drop back and throw it three straight times until, you guessed it, we punt.

Now, before I go into a rant about Addazio and explain how his lack of hair correlates to his lack of intelligence, let me defend him for a second.

Addazio was able to help lead the team to an undefeated regular season record last year with the leadership of Tim Tebow and Aaron Hernandez. We also showed flashes of how good our offense was with the 52 points we scored in the Sugar Bowl last year.

In lieu of Urban Meyer’s “resignation”, Addazio was able to step in and seemingly keep control of the program in what seemed a very unstable time.

Addazio was instrumental in retaining many of the recruits as well as getting even more top recruits to commit. And for that, I thank him.

However, times have changed.

Now, to some extent the offensive struggles fall on the shoulders of Meyer because he is the head coach. This is his offense. There’s no excuse for Meyer.

But Addazio’s inability to make decisions is costing the Gators.

Make up your mind. Either start Brantley or Burton.

If it is Burton, keep running our spread offense. He is the exact quarterback we need to run it, a dual-threat QB. With Burton, the defense must respect his running and play-making ability; therefore, the option works much better. Also, through the last several games Burton has showed that he is simply better at making decisions when running the option.

If Addazio sticks with Brantley, we cannot stick with our spread offense like in the days of Tim Tebow. Brantley is just simply not built for that kind of offense. He is a drop-back passer.

Just make a decision, Steve!

Chris Low from ESPN said it best when he described it as watching a little kid trying to stick a square peg in a round hole.

The fact is we only scored seven points on Mississippi St. in the Swamp. For the third straight game, Brantley was unable to throw a touchdown pass. We were shutout in the first half for the first time since Auburn came to Gainesville in 2007. We have not scored points in the first quarter in six of our seven games.

Unfortunately, our offensive woes aren’t just hurting us this season, but also in the future as well. Recruits considering Florida have been unhappy with the play calling as well. A.C. Leonard, a commit since last November for the Gators has de-committed, citing the offense does not utilize the tight ends enough.

Mike Bellamy, a top-5 running back recruit left at halftime against LSU. He left at halftime. In one of the biggest games of the year for Florida, a top recruit left at halftime.

It’s undeniable. Something needs to change. We need a change at the top with our offense, either Meyer or Addazio. And I guarantee you…it won’t be Meyer.

More than a loss for the Gators

Let me begin by saying that I do not like Alabama football.

It's my passion for the Florida Gators, Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer, being told Julio Jones is actually an All-American wide receiver, and Nick Saban that fuel my dislike for the Crimson Tide.

However, Alabama's 31-6 victory over the Gators this past Saturday showed me something: I can no longer argue that Florida is on the same level as Alabama.

Alabama has shown that they are the new class of the SEC, separating them greatly from the rest of the conference.

They run the ball well, manage games well, shut offenses down, and force turnovers. They recruit well and are well-coached.

Alabama's defense is clutch.

Florida was able to move the ball down the field and reach the red zone five times Saturday. Out of those five red zone trips, Alabama gave up two field goals and forced three turnovers.

This inexperienced defense is learning quickly and showing it on the field.

The Crimson Tide was able to seemingly dominate in a game where their offense did not put up the numbers they are accustomed to producing.

While Alabama had their way, Florida desperately needs to find answers.

Florida's defense has been a cornerstone this year and very reliable for the young Gator team, but the offense is a different story.

I excused the offense's lack of chemistry the first couple weeks and chalked it up to inexperience and first week jitters.

However, with the snap problems still evident and John Brantley unable to establish true chemistry with the offense, the Gators have a lot to improve on before they can have a shot at the best.

Sure, not having Tim Tebow causes somewhat of a setback, but it's the lack of playmakers that is killing the Gators.

They got a flash of playmaking ability against Kentucky when freshman "all-position" athlete Trey Burton scored six touchdowns, setting a new Gator record. Right now, Burton is at best a "change-up" option in the offense.

Jeff Demps has displayed his speed in big runs this season, but an injury has hurt his consistency. Chris Rainey is too busy stalking girls and sending death threat texts, and the offensive line cannot snap the ball or buy Brantley enough time to make plays and go through his reads.

Offensive coordinator Steve Addazio needs to realize there is no Tim Tebow, Percy Harvin, or Aaron Hernandez lined up and his play calling thus far can also be part of the reason for the offensive woes.

It's clear the Gators are not the team that Florida fans have been used to.

Florida is going through the growing pains of a first-year starting quarterback and struggling to find its identity on offense.

With the way Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina and Arkansas are playing right now, the Gators need to rebound quickly or they could be finishing the season as the fifth best team in the SEC this year.

Florida could potentially lose the SEC East, which it has dominated the past few years.

Good game, Alabama; thank you for bringing us to reality.

Nevertheless, go Gators.