From UF 247 site:
Even with starting QB Luke Del Rio out and an unknown commodity -- Austin Appleby -- stepping in, I think UF extends the streak to 12. UT has not shown anything these three games (or even the past 11 seasons against UF) to say they win with much confidence.
Tennessee is still a very one dimensional offense, and Florida's defense is once again extremely stout on all three levels. UF will again lean on their defense this week to limit UT's scoring opportunities and help win the field position game for the Gators. I also think the Gators need to slow the running of Josh Dobbs. Last season's game is not as close if he doesn't go for 136 yards on the ground.
Florida has a stable of backs they can turn to, and the group as a whole need to be effective Saturday. Appleby cannot have any major issues. He doesn't have to win the game, but he certainly has to protect the football and complete enough passes to keep UT's defense honest.
Who do I think will be the difference in this game? Kicker Eddy Pineiro. Three times UF has gone for it on fourth down and short inside the opponents 10 yard line, only to be stuffed and turn the ball over on downs. This week the Gators take the points instead, and it's enough to win.
Even with starting QB Luke Del Rio out and an unknown commodity -- Austin Appleby -- stepping in, I think UF extends the streak to 12. UT has not shown anything these three games (or even the past 11 seasons against UF) to say they win with much confidence.
Tennessee is still a very one dimensional offense, and Florida's defense is once again extremely stout on all three levels. UF will again lean on their defense this week to limit UT's scoring opportunities and help win the field position game for the Gators. I also think the Gators need to slow the running of Josh Dobbs. Last season's game is not as close if he doesn't go for 136 yards on the ground.
Florida has a stable of backs they can turn to, and the group as a whole need to be effective Saturday. Appleby cannot have any major issues. He doesn't have to win the game, but he certainly has to protect the football and complete enough passes to keep UT's defense honest.
Who do I think will be the difference in this game? Kicker Eddy Pineiro. Three times UF has gone for it on fourth down and short inside the opponents 10 yard line, only to be stuffed and turn the ball over on downs. This week the Gators take the points instead, and it's enough to win.
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