Do the florida gators have a shot at the national championship?

[MackDonald]

Based on where they are "sitting" at this stage of the season the answer would be, "yes"; do the odds favor this scenerio unfolding? probably not.

Scheduling non-conferance games for major colleges (Citidel vs Florida as an example) is a difficult undertaking for athletic directors. Too many "cup cake" games make you look bad to the BCS committee even when you win in a romp. If you schedule a "heavy weight" college football team you run the risk of losing (Ohio State vs USC last September as an example).

The ADs know the stadium will be full either way (the cash register still rings); they must keep those "big" non-conferance games to a minimum. This game against the Citidel might have hurt Florida at this stage (we shall see).

Continuing to use Florida as the example: The Gators must now get ready for the big in-state rivaly game against an improving Florida State team (in Tallahassee no less). Then (win or lose) they must get ready to play the nations number one ranked team in the SEC Championship game the following week in Atlanta.

If (and that is a big "if") Florida prevails, they have a (4) week lay-off before the "big game". We all know what can happen with "kids" during a one month period. Then, after all of this, after throwing in a "full moon" or two they would have to beat an Oklahoma or Texas or USC to win it all.

Do the Florida Gators have a "shot" at the National Champion? Yes, but the odds, in my opinion, are long. Then again, the odds are "long" for any team to do so (it is one long season for a bunch of college kids).

Good luck to [your] team, and, more importantly, how you bet the game.

Mack Donald.

 

[KidKash]

i think they control there own destiny. win there final game at florida st, win the sec championship vs alabama and they will get a national title bid in my opinion.

 

[AllenRocks]

Mack, they will beat Florida State by at least 24 points then Alabama by 20. A layoff will hurt them but it will also hurt their opponent who will have the same layoff. Florida is a track team that plays football. And they will be the National Champion.

Ever since they lost at home to Ole Miss no one has even come close to hanging with them. Bowl bound programs, Vandy, South Carolina, and Kentucky have lost by 28 points or more to Florida. They are that good.

 

[MackDonald]

I don't disagree with you KidKash. The table is "set" for Florida.
In any event the championship game will be tough for any team to win.

 

[sarcean]

I am not following you, there is NO BCS committee..its purely determined by rankings and computer polls. UF scheduled Miami and FSU for their OOC opponents, that is better then alot of top 10 teams.

UF can easily beat FSU if they stayed focus but they will have an all out battle to win the SECC. If they win that then they sure as hell have a good chance of winning the title game. Their offense is insane with the number of options they have..its very hard to defend it..and well the Big 12 isnt known for playing defense.

 

[MackDonald]

Good perception Mr. Sarcean

I am not following you, there is NO BCS committee..its purely determined by rankings and computer polls. UF scheduled Miami and FSU for their OOC opponents, that is better then alot of top 10 teams.

UF can easily beat FSU if they stayed focus but they will have an all out battle to win the SECC. If they win that then they sure as hell have a good chance of winning the title game. Their offense is insane with the number of options they have..its very hard to defend it..and well the Big 12 isnt known for playing defense.

You're points are well taken about Florida's non-conferance schedule and Florida can (and should) "blow out" Florida State. I always felt that for any of the Florida Schools to win a national championship they have to win the "Florida State Championship" first.

I look forward to watching the Gators and the Tide go at it in the SEC Championship game (it should be a "good one")

I (for some reason thought their was a BCS "committee"). I guess I was thinking about the bowl selection committees. The weekly polls are driven by "real" people, correct?

It is all very ambigous nevertheless (polls and all); it needs to be settled on the football field.

Good luck to you

 

[silver7]

Depends On Which Nole's Team Shows

But if Fl beats them & the Tide, along w/the Cane W, IMO they'll be in the NC game vs OU. Too bad OSU won yesterday as I'd like to see Trojans smack the shit out of PSU in the Rose. USC/TX in some bowl will be a hell of a game too. Not sure about this, if OU plays in the NC game whether TT can also play in a BCS bowl (3 tm rule?). Anyone know for sure?

 

[MackDonald]

Always good to see when "Silver" pops up

But if Fl beats them & the Tide, along w/the Cane W, IMO they'll be in the NC game vs OU. Too bad OSU won yesterday as I'd like to see Trojans smack the shit out of PSU in the Rose. USC/TX in some bowl will be a hell of a game too. Not sure about this, if OU plays in the NC game whether TT can also play in a BCS bowl (3 tm rule?). Anyone know for sure?

The in-state games Irivalries) in Florida are always tough wins even though the Noles and the Canes have been down for a few years. This will not last long, the recruiting "fields" in Florida are too lucrative.

Hang in there "older" man and best of luck.

 

[mhk]

The Citadel game won't matter if UF beats up FSU & Bama. They will be in it in that scenario.

 

[MackDonald]

Florida played their full depth chart against the Citadel

The Citadel game won't matter if UF beats up FSU & Bama. They will be in it in that scenario.

I agree with you regarding the game; I was concerned about the mental attitude after a "coaster" game at this time of the year when you must keep the edge "razor sharp" when you are making a run at the big prize.

I guess that is what coaches get paid "big dollars" to do.

Good luck.

 

[MajorGCG]

Based on where they are "sitting" at this stage of the season the answer would be, "yes"; do the odds favor this scenerio unfolding? probably not.

Scheduling non-conferance games for major colleges (Citidel vs Florida as an example) is a difficult undertaking for athletic directors. Too many "cup cake" games make you look bad to the BCS committee even when you win in a romp. If you schedule a "heavy weight" college football team you run the risk of losing (Ohio State vs USC last September as an example).

The ADs know the stadium will be full either way (the cash register still rings); they must keep those "big" non-conferance games to a minimum. This game against the Citidel might have hurt Florida at this stage (we shall see).

Continuing to use Florida as the example: The Gators must now get ready for the big in-state rivaly game against an improving Florida State team (in Tallahassee no less). Then (win or lose) they must get ready to play the nations number one ranked team in the SEC Championship game the following week in Atlanta.

If (and that is a big "if") Florida prevails, they have a (4) week lay-off before the "big game". We all know what can happen with "kids" during a one month period. Then, after all of this, after throwing in a "full moon" or two they would have to beat an Oklahoma or Texas or USC to win it all.

Do the Florida Gators have a "shot" at the National Champion? Yes, but the odds, in my opinion, are long. Then again, the odds are "long" for any team to do so (it is one long season for a bunch of college kids).

Good luck to [your] team, and, more importantly, how you bet the game.

Mack Donald.

You are obviously very unfamiliar with Urban Meyer.

 

[mhk]

The fact its FSU is enough incentive, I believe. I don't think it will much to "coach 'em up"...

 

[shootsmokey]

If bama don't win it Florida will. I didn't reconize there was any other teams close.

 

[silver7]

Thanks Mack

I just keep on keepin on! BOL to you, hope for Gators/OU NC game.

 

[MackDonald]

Assuming Florida beats FSU, an SEC Championship game win against top ranked Alabama would probably catapault them (the Gators) into the championship game. Stoops against Meyer (quite a match-up).

 

[silver7]

OU In Stillwater This Wk

is no cakewalk either. I'm starting to think Bama may give Fl more of a battle than I originally thought!

 

[Jetplane]

i think they control there own destiny. win there final game at florida st, win the sec championship vs alabama and they will get a national title bid in my opinion.

taht's what i believe also... the key is winning out here and then leap frogging bama if they are still #1 by then.