"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