Re: [gatortalk] Game 1 observations

 My second paragraph above should have read: "the Gators had failed to stop LSU on 3th down."

 

On Sunday, September 6, 2015 8:25 PM, Arthur Polhill <lpolhill@bellsouth.net> wrote:

 

"That was very frustrating. Third down is our money down,'' Gators safety Cody Riggs said. "We take pride in getting off the field in those situations."

This quote, regarding the many times the Gators had failed to stop LSU on 4th down, appeared in an article published in October, 2013  on the website Gatorzone.com. So, the concept of the "money down" has been used by the team for at least 2 years. What is new is the use of graphic signs held up and waved on the sidelines. I'll research their use further.

It was good to be back in the Swamp and Paula and I enjoyed sitting with Helen and Chris.

The mood of the crowd was very upbeat anticipating kickoff; unlike last season.

A. Leon Polhill, Gator
"I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did.
I said I didn't know." - Mark Twain

On Sunday, September 6, 2015 6:17 PM, Sandy Alonso <sandyalonso66@gmail.com> wrote:

I noticed on 3rd down and our D on the field, there's at least two posters (one orange, one blue) with the dollar ($) sign that is held up.  They keep calling it the "money down" so I don't know if there's an actual signal attributable to the dollar signs, or if it's just a reminder.

On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 3:52 PM, Helen Huntley <hhsgator@gmail.com> wrote:

Leon was sitting next to me and he said someone must be giving a separate signal that tells players which of the four pictures displayed on the poster they are supposed to pay attention to. It seems like that would be awfully complicated for players, but since there were no delay of game or false starts, I guess they got it fine.

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> On Sep 6, 2015, at 1:46 PM, Darlene Goodfellow <goodfellow4@earthlink.net> wrote:
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> I saw the posters but couldn't see what was on it but apparently one of the symbols is a magic eight ball. Wonder what it means?
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> I think they toned down the intercom music due to many complaints from season ticket holders, and I've read at least three or four other people mention it.
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> Fun atmosphere and reasonable temperature, no rain, barely any penalties, players competing hard and having a good time, no injuries apparent and lots of scoring. This is what you call a great game in the swamp regardless of the opponent! We just have to keep doing it.
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> I noticed the coaches calling in signals with poster boards that had four pictures on each side. Anybody know anything about this new system?
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> They got a new grownup cheerleader to lead the pregame  orange and blue cheer. For years it was this middle aged white guy. Now they've got a younger, fitter looking black guy.
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> Loved that they shot off fireworks after every td. Hope they keep It up.
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> Amplified noise level was much better than last year (or maybe my hearing is worse-but it wasn't as obnoxious as last year.)
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