the view from north of the border

Ever wonder what the Georgia fans are thinking about the Florida Gators?  As a current resident of Georgia, I can verify that this is the one week of the football season when there will be a lot in the newspapers about the Gators. The rest of the season, not so much. Sunday papers are almost void of any highlights of the Florida games played on Saturday,  so I really do miss the Florida newspapers.    Click this link to read about the Gators, from those north of the border...

Gator searching for answers

I am not speaking for the coaches, but I know "Gator Nation" is searching for answers after our third loss in a row. Saturday's game was not a pretty picture and there were too many mistakes by the Gators "special teams". The Gators actually had a chance to score with about three minutes in the game but could not catch and return a punt. Wow! We have a week off and then we face the Georgia Bulldogs. 

  Click link to read the recap at ESPN - Florida 6, Auburn 17

Gators face Auburn Tigers Saturday

The Gators will be trying to end a two game losing streak this week after losing to Alabama and LSU.  According to the latest news, freshman Jacoby Brissett will be the starting quarterback this Saturday night. John Brantley is still sidelined with a severe ankle strain.  Florida travels to Auburn this week, Game time 7 PM Saturday. 
Click to read preview at ESPN

OUCH! Gators overwhelmed by the LSU Tigers

Now we know why they are no. 1 in the nation.  At least there was some spark in the 3rd quarter as the Gators pulled with 16 points (2 touchdowns), but the 4th quarter was all LSU.  
The picture above and this headline from Fox News says it all "No. 1 LSU Overmatches No. 17 Florida 41-11"

So who is Jeff Driskel, anyway?

According to this article posted at Gatorsports, Jeff Driskel is expected to become the first freshman to start at quarterback at UF since Chris Leak in 2003 when the Gators play at No. 1 LSU this Saturday afternoon. 

Click to read more about this 18 year old and his journey to Florida

Game time 3:30 pm on CBS

Click to read preview at ESPN

Wishing John Brantley a speedy recovery!

It was a tough game for Gator QB John Brantley who was injured just before half time Saturday night.  Brantley's play was outstanding so we can only pray for a speedy recovery for him.  It appears he will miss this week's game, but there was no broken leg.  Alabama was the better team this time, but if the Gators can pull it together and win the rest of their games, they will get to play them again in the SEC Championship. 

Recap of the game at this link to ESPN.com

Gators host Alabama in the Swamp

The next three weeks will define the season for the Florida Gators as the Gators face Alabama, LSU, and Auburn.  First challenge, this Saturday night at 8 PM the Gators host the Crimson Tide of Alabama in the Swamp.  Just another SEC game? No, not quite. Alabama comes in to town ranked  no. 3 in the AP poll and no. 2 in the Coaches Poll.  Can the Gators play with the big boys? We will find out tomorrow night - Go Gators!    

Click to view the preview of the game at ESPN.com

Which will prevail? Florida's fast running backs with Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps or 'Bama's strong elite defense - Click to read more at USA Today.com