Good headline. Yes, it was only NMState, but there was no drama…
Unlike every game for the last couple of years.
Two Gator penalties the whole game.
Quarterbacks threw into receivers' hands, not into the ground.
Receivers' actually caught passes thrown right into their hands.
No career/season ending injuries.
It's like waking up from a coma and the world has changed. Hey what day is it, anyway?
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Daily Three: Offense returns to Gainesville, more Gators headlines
September 7, 2015 | Filed in: Anthony Chiang,
The Gators' season began with a lot of points and a lot of yards.
Quarterback Treon Harris #3 of the Florida Gators is defended by defensive back Jacob Nwangwa #1 of the New Mexico State Aggies during the second half of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
It was a sight to behold for Florida fans who have been waiting to see Jim McElwain's offense. The Gators made quick work of New Mexico State in a 61-13 win Saturday.
In today's edition of the "Daily Three," we take a look back at the offense's performance and address the team's quarterback situation.
1. Hope is back in Gainesville: After having to endure a long offseason, Gators fans got what they were waiting for in the season opener. Florida's offense was efficient and effective Saturday, finishing with 606 total yards. The Gators came away with points on 10 of their 13 possessions. That's pretty good. Those numbers have Florida fans buzzing again, but we likely won't know how improved the offense is until Week 4 against Tennessee. Remember, the Gators put up 65 points against Eastern Michigan in last year's season opener. We all know how that season ended.
2. Quarterback competition continues: Will Grier and Treon Harris were so sharp in the opener that we really didn't get any answers regarding the quarterback competition. Grier finished 15-of-17 for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Harris finished 14-of-19 for 215 yards and two touchdowns. It's hard to pick one quarterback when both are performing like that. After the game, coach Jim McElwain said he would likely use a two-quarterback system again next week. But with another weak defense (East Carolina) coming to town, how many answers will we get next week? This two quarterback thing might continue for a few more weeks.
3. Stay tuned: We'll have some more Gators content Monday with McElwain scheduled to address the media in his weekly press conference today at 11:45 a.m. Expect him to address the quarterback situation and the injury report entering the week.
Tight ends take front-and-center in Gators' offense
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Florida's offense clicked Saturday night against a hapless New Mexico State team, and while the quarterbacks stole the headlines, another position group appeared resurrected, too.
The Gators may actually have tight ends again.
In the last couple seasons, UF's tight ends have disappeared better than Houdini.
The invisible group totaled just 30 catches for 279 yards and three scores since 2012, as unit relied on a pair of converted defensive linemen.
Not anymore.
The Gators' tight ends — senior Jake McGee, sophomore DeAndre Goolsby and redshirt freshman C'yontai Lewis — were a focal point in their explosive 61-13 win over the Aggies.
The versatile trio combined for seven receptions, 100 yards and two scores.
"We believe in using tight ends," UF coach Jim McElwain said.
"We believe in multiple formations and shifts. The more they can handle, the more effective we're going to be offensively. … I felt that was a strong spot in camp, and they didn't disappoint."
They certainly did not.
After the group was largely ignored and later maligned (see: Tevin Westbrook's potential game-winning drop against LSU) during the Will Muschamp era, McElwain, along with offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier, featured the unit repeatedly Saturday night.
Florida's utilized multiple tight end sets on nearly 38 percent of its offensive snaps in the opener.
"It was awesome," said McGee, who returned to action for the first time since breaking his leg in Florida's opener last season.
"The whole unit played great. For me getting back out there, I loved it. C'yontai scored twice, made some big plays. It was awesome, everybody making big catches and really getting everybody in [the game]."
Florida's trio flashed as playmakers, solid route-runners and sound blockers. Lewis had little trouble getting open, recording touchdowns on his first two collegiate receptions.
The 6-4, 228-pound redshirt freshman had an excellent camp, and could be a star in UF's new tight end-friendly offense.
"He's been one of those guys in practice," McElwain said.
"When you execute it in practice, you'll probably get [some chances] on Saturday. He does a great job paying attention to details. … He proved it today."
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-florida/article34263672.html#storylink=cpy
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