All we heard in the off season is how the offensive line is our strength. How Addazzio is moving them around in case someone gets hurt. These guys are saying moving to other positions is no big deal - because they all know (and have trained at) each position. They have at least eight guys ready to go. Nixon's and Patchan's injuries are not serious and only out a couple of days. I think it was Carl Johnson commented "opponents better just come and take their whippin",
What I am pissed about is - being told one thing - not being able to see for myself (or have trained reporters report on it) - and then seeing something else that is drastically different. What we saw yesterday is NOTHING like what they were telling us to expect. We were sold an NFL caliber OL. What we saw - was not as good as most high schools. Let's contrast that with the DL. We were told all summer that our DL (especially Des) would be bad, we wouldn't be able to pressure the QB, etc. I saw the opposite. Granted it was Miami of Ohio - but for the first outing they looked much better than advertised. I thought the DL played like the OL was advertised and the OL played like the DL was advertised. * Meet <http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100830/ARTICLES/100829506> the Gators: Offensive Line Coach Steve Addazio says center Mike Pouncey may be the best offensive lineman in the country. Pouncey's move from guard to center has been flawless. Published August 30, 2010 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100830/ARTICLES/100829506 * Notebook: <http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100830/ARTICLES/100839962> Gilbert makes move to left tackle Marcus Gilbert's latest move is a critical one for No. 3 Florida, but he's not sweating it. Published August 30, 2010 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100830/ARTICLES/100839962 * UF <http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100828/ARTICLES/100829457> offensive line coming together With Florida's top two left offensive tackles out of the opener with injuries, there was speculation earlier in the week that a reshuffled line would see standout center Mike Pouncey moving to tackle. Published August 28, 2010 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100828/ARTICLES/100829457 * Notebook: <http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100826/ARTICLES/100829570> Injuries plague Florida's offensive line Florida's right offensive tackle spot has taken a major hit with a little more than a week before the Gators' opener. Published August 26, 2010 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100826/ARTICLES/100829570 * Bigger <http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100817/ARTICLES/100819518> Nixon, bigger task Adding bulk should help Xavier Nixon in the new role he's hoping to fill this fall. The true sophomore is competing to be in charge of right-handed John Brantley's blind side. (Photo by Doug Finger/Staff) Published August 17, 2010 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100817/ARTICLES/100819518 * Position <http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100814/ARTICLES/100819626> by position breakdown: Offensive line This line seems to have everything. The only real concern at this stage seems to be getting this group to the start of the season healthy. Published August 14, 2010 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100814/ARTICLES/100819626 * New <http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100806/ARTICLES/100809606> (& improved?) offense For the past six or seven months, Steve Addazio and Florida's offensive coaches have been analyzing, tweaking and developing an offense designed to be a comfortable and productive fit for the Gators' personnel. (Doug Finger/Staff) Published August 6, 2010 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20100806/ARTICLES/100809606 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Randy Platt Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 12:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [gatortalk] Observations But the biggest strength of our team was based on Nixon/Patchen Wilson/Hurt Pouncey Johnson Gilbert Not Gilbert Wilson Pouncey Halapio Hurt Personal preference Nixon Johnson Robey Pouncey Gilbert My reasoning for this lineup is that you are replacing just one starter (Maurkice Pouncey with Sam Robey) not 5 new starters by position like Saturday. If you want to scream at Addazio as line coach I'm good with that. His OC game plan was about what I expected, spread the ball around to the potential playmakers and see what develops. Also I would point out that strength of team never should be interpreted to mean that they are any good, it usually just media speak for they are the most experienced unit Randy Platt aka "PCGator" aka "The Armchair Quarterback" aka "The Other Randy" Later Gators! Afterwhile the Rest! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Keith Baldwin Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 11:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [gatortalk] Observations I'm with ya. And offensive line is the biggest strength on our team ... -- 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 2008 National Football 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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