I like your predictions and I hope you're right. Randy
----- Original Message ----- From: A. Leon Polhill To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 2:04 PM Subject: RE: [gatornews] [OrlSentinel] Florida is undoubtedly the best team in the country Tebow will win a second Heisman; maybe an incomprehensible third. The regional Enormous 12 votes for Oklahoma-mamas and the Tex-asses will be hugely local and, therefore, split. The rest, including some from Tex-Tech, will go mainly for Tebow. And, he isn't leaving prior to 2009-2010. A. Leon Polhill FlaNative1845 330 NW 45th Street Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 367-4642 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 9:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [gatornews] [OrlSentinel] Florida is undoubtedly the best team in the country Florida is undoubtedly the best team in the country December 7, 2008 Florida is undoubtedly the best team in the country: Considering Florida's dominance over the last two months coupled with a gutsy win over an undefeated Southeastern Conference power such as Alabama, Florida deserves that distinction right now. Yes, ahead of anyone in the Big 12. And to think Percy Harvin will be playing in the national title game to possibly punctuate that point. "Jan. 8 when we play in the national championship, I'll release all the frustration," said Harvin. Florida was one three-and-out from falling flat on its face: If you watched the entirety of the third quarter, you know what we're talking about. The way 'Bama attacked the Gators during a 10-0 third - especially on a 15-play, 91-yard drive that lasted almost 7 minutes - Florida desperately needed a spark. Remember that the Gators, down 20-17 to start the fourth quarter, were short a yard after a third down when Alabama got called for a horse-collar tackle on running back Jeff Demps. Automatic first down for the Gators, who capitalized with a 1-yard Demps run. Florida doesn't get that break, 'Bama might have turned that momentum into a 27-17 deficit and put the game out of reach. Tim Tebow now has a legitimate shot at a repeat Heisman Trophy: The Heisman voting is largely stat-driven, but Tebow might have positioned himself to reverse that trend. The numbers of Oklahoma's Sam Bradford and Texas' Colt McCoy might loom too large for Tebow to surpass, but his leadership and clutch play over the last two-plus months have been unavoidable. Tebow completed 14-of-22 passes for 216 yards and three touchdowns along with a team-leading 57 yards rushing. Forty touchdowns on the year? Not bad. The game showed Florida's running attack still needs a little help, but the weapons seem endless on this team: Despite this being a grind-it-out game with 'Bama imposing its smashmouth style often, the Gators had trouble with consistency in the power game. The Gators placed reserve running back Emmanuel Moody into the game in the fourth quarter to find a spark of some sort. Alabama did a terrific job getting to Tebow early in his running strides and not allowing one rush of more than 14 yards. But how's this for depth - Florida won with touchdown catches by three guys who aren't even primary receivers. Riley Cooper starts but mostly as a blocker and occasional target, while David Nelson and Carl Moore have been functional at best all year. Alabama will be scary good for years to come: Florida Coach Urban Meyer will enter every season from now on with Saban's Tide breathing heavily behind him. 'Bama has an identity, a tough coach and a defense that almost contained one of the country's best offenses on a national stage. Freshman wide receiver Julio Jones (five catches, 124 yards) might become one of the SEC's best receivers of the last decade when his career is over. JEREMY FOWLER OF THE SENTINEL STAFF --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
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