Re: [gatortalk] Fwd: [gatornews] [SUN]: Daily Football Fix: Four tips to better living

I'm cautiously optimistic.  However, we always seem to have one game a year where we inexplicably brain fart and make it a close game or a loss.  There are a few "gotcha" games here...  If we can navigate them and not have an "oops" game, we have a really great chance!

I hope to see a much improved O-line as it pertains to rushing the ball.  We have to be able to win time of possession and eat the clock once we are up. 

Scott

On Thursday, September 10, 2020, 10:41:13 AM EDT, 'Oliver Barry' via GatorTalk <gatortalk@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Ok, here's a good question. What do you expect of the Gators this season? 

It looks like it's shaping up to be to our advantage. Georgia doesn't have a quarterback, yet. LSU is returning one starter from last season. A&M has lost a couple of offensive leaders. Ole Miss has a new coach with no spring practice. Missouri is having difficulties. Kentucky is a home game. Arkansas has a new coach, and we play them at home.  Vanderbilt...  well, Vanderbilt. Tennessee is there on December 5th. They have plenty of time to fail before they get us. 

We don't play Alabama, Auburn, or Mississippi State. 

What am I missing? 10-0?

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From: Shane Ford <goufgators01@gmail.com>
Date: September 10, 2020 at 8:22:23 AM CDT
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Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]:  Daily Football Fix: Four tips to better living
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Daily Football Fix: Four tips to better living

Pat Dooley

Gator Sports

It is a fine line between good and great. You have to do the little things to be a really good team and do them even better to become elite. Here are four ways Florida has to take the next step to become an elite playoff team: 

1. The obvious thing.

It's not just that Florida has to run the ball better, the Gators have to pick up first downs by rushing the ball. Last year they averaged 6.8 rushing first downs a game. That was 11th best in the SEC. The inability to run the ball puts more pressure on the passing game.

2. The old TOP trick.

Most people will tell you that Time of Possession is an overrated stat. But we've seen it bite Florida in losses under Dan Mullen. Last year, Florida had the ball for an average of 13 seconds a game more than the opposition. The year before, seven seconds less than the opponent. Sure, the Gators won all but five of those 26 games, but we're trying to get them over the top.

3. Two-point conversions.

It hasn't cost Florida yet, but you never know what this wacky season might have in store for the mighty Gators. And in two years under Mullen, Florida is a perfect 0-for-5 on two-point tries. Don't forget that you have to go for two in OT. Ball plays are available on the second floor of the University Athletic Association.

4. Be more aggressive on special teams.

Last year's style was just to get the ball and start the offense. But Florida needs to go back to the Urban Meyer days of winning special teams by a large margin. The Gators only attempted eight kickoff returns in 2019 and were next to last in the SEC in punt return yardage. And the Gators rarely try to block punts anymore. There are other ways to flip the field than just counting on your punter.

Now you may think we're being picky considering what Dan Mullen has done the last two years. But we all know what the expectations are for 2020.

Sent from Shane's iPhone

Go Gators! 

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