Being a big fan of momentum and mental psyche, I think that if Deonte Thompson had caught the first TD pass in the first game instead of dropping it and Pouncey had centered the ball correctly and a couple of other, somewhat small things had clicked, we would be undefeated and rolling (to some degree.)
However, it went down hill from there, with the offensive line getting pounded and Rainey getting arrested and on and on. Now the Big Mo is gone and the team has lost confidence and the bad vibes have trickled over to the defense and the special teams and it is now a flood. I am not saying that things would be rosy but it would not be this bad. Perhaps, it is a blessing in disguise since the obvious problems have come all at once rather than one at a time (I always like to look at the positive side :-) ) Fran _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steve McKibben Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [gatortalk] I DON'T miss Dan Mullen Just to follow up on what I posted yesterday (about the questions concerning whether or not Meyer had the desire/health to address the issues the team is having this year): I can't copy and paste the post I read on GC's premium board, since it is for-pay content, but the guy with a great track record for getting inside information and for understanding the nuances of the Xs and Os better than just about any non-coach that I've ever known, posted a doozy last night. To sum up, Meyer is pissed and "engaged". Some of the more convenient "excuses" such as injuries and suspension to key players, are well down the list as far as reasons we are playing so poorly. Meyer has some coaches on staff that he's not happy with (and sorry - Addazio isn't one of them, although this guy says it's likely that he won't be the OC next year - probably OL/Asst. head Coach) and that he feels he was pressured into hiring too soon. The packages put in place for Brantley include new blocking schemes that are confusing the heck out of our OL. That, and poor route running by the WRs makes JBIV look worse than he is, although he doesn't get off scot-free either. Apparently Meyer is seizing control of coaching special teams because he hates the way they've been performing. The new DC has taken heat for not getting out of the 4-2 scheme when it was apparent that MSU wasn't going to pass, and for running what they consider to be "cute" schemes rather than just matching up as best we can. It goes on and on, but for me the most encouraging thing I read was that Meyer does not appear to be willing to "go quietly into that good night", but sounds like he intends to fight tooth and nail to get his program back on track. I certainly hope they can get enough turned around quickly enough to put a beatdown on those mangy mutts! Steve -- 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 -- 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
