I wish Robbie would have consulted with me before he wrote this. It's going to be Florida 34- Ky 0.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Shane Ford <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:51:28 To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: "ROBBIE's PLAYBOOK" --- Kentucky prediction time --- 9/23 12:11 --- [Andreu] September 23rd, 2010 12:11pm Kentucky prediction time<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/> by Robbie Andreu <http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/author/andreu/> (Gainesville SUN) This should be the most sure-bet prediction there is for Saturday night’s game: The struggling Florida offense will start slow and get shut out in the first quarter for the fourth consecutive game. I’m tempted to go with that. But I have a feeling the offense is going to come out much sharper in this game and actually put together at least one scoring drive in the first quarter. The reason I feel this way is because I have a strong sense John Brantley is really starting to figure things out and play with the confidence he seemed to be searching for in those early games. He’s definitely starting to show that he can manage the game and convert some big third-down plays, which he did several times in Knoxville last Saturday. What’s helping his confidence is he’s getting great protection from his veteran offensive line and his receivers are starting to make plays for him. Carl Moore bailed him out at least twice with tough catches a week ago. So did Jordan Reed. After responding in a favorable way in the second half in such a tough environment a week ago, I think the offense has a chance to start growing up in a hurry now — something the coaches have been stressing has to happen. I think the defense is starting to gain its identity, too, especially up front and in the secondary. The group that’s shown the most improvement over the course of the season is the linebackers. Jon Bostic and Jelani Jenkins have a chance to become big-time players by the end of the season after what they’ve shown in recent performances. Both are playing much better, and with much more confidence, than they did in the first two games. The big concern on defense is those busted coverages in the secondary that led to two long touchdown passes against the Vols. So, here’s my prediction: The offense is going to play better, but the defense is going to have its hands full with Kentucky’s dynamic offensive players — wide receiver/quarterback Randall Cobb and super-fast tailback Derrick Locke, who also is capable of hitting the home run in the return game. It’s going to be another tense (and intense) game in The Swamp, but it will have a happy ending for the Gators. *Prediction: Florida 38, Kentucky 31* Comments<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/feed/> 20 Comments 1. September 23rd, 2010 12:22 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3914#comment-3914> I think the defense is better than Robbie is giving them credit for… I think the Gators will be pumped up and focused on Saturday night in the Swamp. Kentucky slipped past Louisville 23-16 in its only road game this year, and – with all due respect to Louisville – The Swamp is a much more formidable place to play, especially at night. Gators win 34-21. by Gary 1. September 23rd, 2010 12:47 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3916#comment-3916> Whatever spread Andreu gives, you can automatically add 10-14 points in the Gator’s favor. He likes to talk the team down so he can say I told you so when they don’t do so hot. He knows nobody remembers a correct prediction unless it is predicting an outcome that is somewhat surprising and adverse to the reader’s interests. He and Dooley also have Ron Zook and Steve Spurrier pictures above the visors in their vehicles. They may be Gators but they give the current coaching staff no credit due to the fact that media guys believe college football can’t survive without themselves and their colleagues (talking empty heads) and Meyer and Co. correctly disagree. by Blake 1. September 23rd, 2010 12:53 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3918#comment-3918> One big play last week for a TD was on Will Hill. His first game back and he took the mid crossing in-route instead of supporting his CB. I’ll chalk that up to lack of playing this year. He’ll be sharper. If the D-line can create pressure everything else will follow–the interceptions, the short plays, etc. Endurance and conditioning will win this one for the Gators again. With the talent to rotate often, the 4th qtr belongs to the linemen. The offense will improve when Brantley stops staring down his target and once he has the confidence to have to ‘touch’ on the ball instead of bulleting everything–that’s a sign of nerves and lack of trust in receiving corp. I want to see receivers catching on the run. Time to elevate the offense boys. Good luck. by Swampthang 1. September 23rd, 2010 1:07 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3919#comment-3919> i totally agree with you Blake. Also, Andreu likes it when the Gators lose so he can act like he knows something about football. Between andreu and dooley, the sports section of the sun is a joke!!! When u make Strange and Adams of the KnoxVegas paper look good you are a joke. By the way Pattyboy, urban hasn’t opened practice for u!! by Danny 1. September 23rd, 2010 1:42 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3924#comment-3924> If we win hopefully we only drop two spots. by jacob 1. September 23rd, 2010 1:55 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3926#comment-3926> Andreu is conservative in his predictions, that i agree with, but as for the rest, um, no. Gators figure out how to cover a WR this week, win 38-10 by Lizardgrad89 1. September 23rd, 2010 3:24 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3932#comment-3932> After the first 3 games, I am starting to feel that style points aren’t going to matter much this season because we won’t get them anyway. Only thing that I care about is “Just win Baby”!!!! by georgia gator 1. September 23rd, 2010 4:34 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3934#comment-3934> Swampthang, I’m with you! Will Hill got embarrassed last week and almost cost us a game! He will be on a mission this game. I can assure you that Janoris Jenkins laid the wood to him andnthe other Safties this week about pass coverage. Look for Hill to hand out a few sleeping pills, as well. The comments about Dooley are on the mark. He is constantly trying to take a shot at Meyer. It’s obvious that hen think Meyer should roll out then red carpet and let him have full access. However, After Dooley stirred up that crap last year and caused Meyer to have to deal with a bunch of nonsense, I wouldn’t let him have any more access than the common fan! by J Curtis 1. September 23rd, 2010 4:39 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3937#comment-3937> I hope the coaching staff gets it together this week also. The first 2 timeout in the first half of the Tenn. game were on the staff, they couldn’t get the plays in on time. That led to the team sitting on the ball at the end of the half and not running the 2 minute offense. Then the first timeout in the 2nd half the same, on the staff late getting the right players on the field and the play in on time…. What’s the problem??? Please tell me we have a 2 minute offense! by Ron 1. September 23rd, 2010 5:13 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3941#comment-3941> Here’s hoping Meyer and Co. open up the passing game a bit (let Trey run the freshman-Tebow package, if that’s what it takes to get Brantley more throws). Kentucky has some talent and they’ll be jacked up, thinking this is best shot to beat the streak. But Gators D is solid, esp. with linebackers coming around. Plus special teams will pull off a block or run back. Gators, 31-21. by 76gator 1. September 23rd, 2010 7:47 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3950#comment-3950> Blake’s post hit the nail on the head. Go Gators! by Allapattah 1. September 23rd, 2010 9:01 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3955#comment-3955> Don’t understand some of the hatred towards Dooley and Andreu. You make it sound so personal. They are just doing their job and are entitled to their opinion just like you and I. They are in the media and have a forum for it. Most of us don’t. You don’t have to agree with them but I don’t believe it has to be so personal. They are not trying to hurt anyone. On balance I believe they do a very good job based on what they get paid and the fact that it’s technically a small town newspaper they work for so they are about as good as your going to get. Just don’t like to see all the hatred in what is a Gator website. Go Gators!!! by Steve OB 1. September 23rd, 2010 9:12 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3958#comment-3958> Steve OB I think the reason some people make it personal against these guys is because, atleast in Dooleys case, he is a jerk. I know if you dont like what Dooley does on his radio show he will basically tell you that its HIS show and he will do what he wants and if you dont like it, listen to something else. So its hard not to hold personal grudges against people who make jerks of themselves but very hypocritically are always criticizing other people whether it be about job performance or personal issues. Dooley is always harping that if a coach is “anti media”, then Dooley is “anti” that coach. That shows you how big a a jerk he is. As a media member, you should be unbiased but if Dooley doesnt like your attitude towards media people, he will rip you apart. Great journalism skills!!! by LT 1. September 23rd, 2010 9:25 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3959#comment-3959> No doubt the two long TD’s by the Vol’s were on busted coverages, but I’m pretty sure that had a lot to do with the Gators being very concerned about Tennessee running on them. S As noted earlier, they were playing 5 D lineman many times. I do think they got surprised by Simm’s willingness and ability to throw the ball deep. A lesson, perhaps for the Gator’s offense? In any event, with Kentucky’s more balanced offense coming in, I think we’ll see improved coverage downfield, and fewer sacks, as the D focuses on keeping Cobb in the pocket and the receivers in front of them. Once again, the Gators depth will begin to show itelf in the 2nd half. by Carolina Gator 1. September 23rd, 2010 9:53 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3961#comment-3961> I like robbie, hes good and fair and should be editor. doodley is a full on punk stain and must go. he didnt even like tebow for cripes sake. he can stick the back 9 where the sun doesnt shine. stop running demps up the middle and teach pouncy how to snap! go gatos 35-17 if the d backs wake up in time 4 the game. by montanagator 1. September 24th, 2010 8:37 am<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3970#comment-3970> Containment and coverage – this game is on the defense. I think our offense will come out improved, but still a work in progress. I’m not worried about this year because I didn’t put this team on a pedastal to begin with. The SEC defenses are much more improved than the 70′s and 80′s and is probably more due to the offensive changes by SOS in the 90′s along with the speed and athletes on both sides of the ball. It’s difficult to compare one team to another or believe that you can just churn out winning teams year over year with the turnover. However, I do see a lot of the 2006 team in this team. I get excited over that because I know that this team is capable this year but may prove to be a better team next year. For this game, I go with most of the posts that the Gators win by 10-14 points. by Robert 1. September 24th, 2010 9:09 am<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3971#comment-3971> You people are being absolute homers for the Gators if you can’t see that there are some SERIOUS problems that range from Addazio’s play calling, to snapping the ball, to Brantley’s ability to throw a good pass. There’s a huge difference between being a fan and being a blind homer who sees no problems. Florida 21 Kentucky 24 in an upset of the week by Don 1. September 24th, 2010 10:43 am<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3973#comment-3973> of course we’re homers, don, we’re gators. and you sir are gator bait. by 76gator 1. September 24th, 2010 10:55 am<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3974#comment-3974> I really like Pat and Robbie, don’t get me wrong, they are very “entertaining”. But it cracks me up to see how Pat always says that everyone else is an idiot (except him of course)…lol. Anyways, there is a reason why Urban is the coach and Pat and Robbie are in journalism, and to be honest they do a great job, because they always want to sound so smart. I think Blake and Swampthang were right on their opinions. According to history and if history will prevail, the Kentucky game has always catapulted the Gators to new heights during a football season. Last year, and in 2008 after the Ole Miss loss, the Gators started rolling. This year will be no exception. Gators by 20, UF 34- UK 14. by HHO 1. September 24th, 2010 12:03 pm<http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10543/kentucky-prediction-time-2/#comment-3975#comment-3975> I’m in agreement with Swamp Thangs last paragraph totally, in addition the play book needs to be reviewed. It seems everything is outside the tackles. Sure we have speed but if you know the play is designed to go outside your speed is negated.Also on the whole the DEFENSE is doing a super job with the exception of the two blown coverages. 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