It's Not The Size Of The Dog But The Bite In The Dog That Counts ......
Well they met in what was meant to be a game of men amongst equals and meaning. Two of the SEC's conference giants in the guise of Florida and Georgia met in a game that'd have more than a distinct meaning as to both teams' national aspirations for the national championship. What no one could imagine is was what would unfold between the two teams.
Florida running back Jeffrey Demps tries to evade Georgia defensive player Rennie Curran. The Gators would go on to defeat Georgia emphatically 49-10. picture appears courtesy of ap/photo/Phil Coale .....................
On a day when coaches Urban Meyer and Mark Richt had their respective geared to play infront of a sellout crowd of thousands with millions more watching on television. What transpired leads us now to believe that Florida's demoralizing defeat of Georgia 49-10 makes them serious contenders for the national title and most definitely SEC aspirations and honors.
Florida coach Urban Meyer pumps his fist to show his encouragement for his team's play during the third quarter of the game played against Georgia played in Jacksonville, Florida. picture appears courtesy of ap/photo/Stephen Morton ....................
To say this game was lopsided at best would be an understatement . At no time during the game was Georgia able to come up with anything meaningful by way of an offensive presence. And the game itself became nothing more than a routine stroll in the park for the Tim Tebow led Florida Gators. Such was the prowess of Tebow during the game that Meyer actually chose to pull Tebow late in the game and have Tebow's backup John Brantley to provide for some mop up duty. In a game played infront of a partisan crowd in Jacksonville, Florida. It must be said that for the Gator fans in particular after last season's heart rendering loss to the Bulldogs. The animosity then between the two teams wasn't forgotten by the Gator players. The team more than redeemed itself with this prolific display .
Gators' quarterback shakes hands with Georgia coach Mark Richt after Florida's win over Richt's #6 ranked team with an emphatic 49-10 rout. picture appears courtesy of ap/photo/Stephen Morton .....................
The rout of Georgia who at one stage this season had been ranked #1 in the nation , will most definitely place Florida much higher in the rankings after this victory. Going into the game Florida was ranked #8 and Georgia # 6 in the BCS rankings . And with the likelhood that we may well see the demise of either Texas or Texas Tech tonight in a game to be played in Lubbock , Texas between the Longhorns and Red Raiders. The two ranked #'s 1 and 7 respectively, unbeaten most certainly will be ready to show their own prowess on the field. Much like their SEC counterpart they're both prolific teams on both sides of the ball. And for those who now feel that the presence of the SEC teams in the upper tier of the rankings is nothing more than cannon fodder for a debate amongst bloggers and tv pundits alike. It has to be said that the teams are showing their prowess where it counts and that's on the field of play. But others would have us believe that the vast majority of the teams within the conference are overrated. Well if that's the case then so be it. If the teams are said to be overrated then the controversy that those are wading in on gives credence to the very fact that there's is something worthwile going on within the conference in terms of football. What's allegedly being played within the Big Ten , Big 12 and PAC-10 while proficient bears no semblance as to the competitiveness being shown within the SEC. That's not to denigrate what's going on within those conferences. But appears week in week out it appears what's talked about as being the prodigious football being played within those conferences while entertaining it can't be said that a number of those teams mightn't fare well against the might of the SEC.
Florida running back Percy Harvin leaps into the arms of teammate Tim Tebow following his touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game played against Georgia , in Jacksonville , Florida. picture appears courtesy of ap/photo/Phil Coale ...........................
Florida for its part was never in with a chance of losing this game. They stamped their authority and identity on the game with their immediacy in negating the Bulldogs' strengths. Their running and passing game was anemic at best and quarterback Matt Stafford never had the chance to show talent that has been talked about and admired by many analysts up and down the country. Say nothing of which the praise that has been lauded on him by the talking heads within Fox and ESPN respectively. And with the incumbent Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow leading his team with a presence it has to be said today it was about what the Gators had to offer the nation by way of entertainment was more than worth it. They put on a display that was as dynamic in its prowess as it was in its efficiency. So overmatched were the Bulldogs of Georgia that had this been a a heavyweight boxing match with Richt's team on the ropes being unable to defend themselves. Then the referee would have to have intervened to save the Bulldogs from further punishment. TKO ?
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow attempts a pass during the third quarter against Georgia in their game played in Jacksonville, Florida. picture appears courtesy of ap/photo/ Stephen Morton....
As much as this game was played out on the national stage it says a lot that upon its culmination. We may not even see the merits of the Gators' success as it bears upon the rankings and the BCS committee. Such are the machinations and inner workings of BCS system that it'd take the whole assortment of astrophysicists working for NASA to come up with some sembling something that one would deem fair . Especially when it comes formulating the rankings.
Tebow and his coach Urban Meyer stand on the sidelines in dwindling moments of the game played in Jacksonville today. Tebow was replaced by his backup Jordan Brantley during final moments of the game. picture appears courtesy of ap/photo/ Stephen Morton ................
Tebow and his arsenal led by Demps, Rainey and Harvin ran roughshod today over the Gators. And if the team is to fare well over the rest of the regular season then it won't be just Jeffrey Demps , Chris Rainey , Percy Harvin and Tebow who'll have to ride the crest of the wave. But the defense as well will have to show their prowess. And the way that they took care of this Georgia offense spoke well of this team and the maturity that they've shown this season.
Georgia wide receiver A J Green is unable to complete a catch as he's defended by Gators' defensive player Joe Haden. picture appears courtesy of ap/photo/Phil Coale ...............
We can glamorize what we've witnessed today and say that it hasn't been prophetic to some extent. But in reality Florida's dismantling first of LSU and now Georgia ought to leave no one in any doubt as to where much of power lies within the SEC. For us much as Alabama is getting a great deal of love from the fans and patrons of the BCS alike. To many their ranking may seem justified but so often rankings count for nothing , as the games that are played on the field is what really counts in the end.
Florida quarterback tries to run for yardage during the third quarter against Georgia during today's game. Florida won a resounding and emphatic victory with a 49-10 rout of their conference rivals. picture appears courtesy of ap/photo/Phil Coale .......................
Unfortunately for the Georgia Bulldogs neither their size or bite was enough to waylay the Florida Gators today. The Gator chomp was self evident and there for all to see. So much so that the bite of these Bulldogs was nothing more than a mere annoyance to the Gator players, that was dealt with all too easily and at their leisure. Much of what took place on the field today can be borne out by the statistics amassed by the team. Tebow and his offense as well as the defense was as stellar as one would expect of the reigning Heisman trophy winner. But the heroics alone of Tebow wasn't the only thing that we witnessed today. It was a wholehearted team effort that was executed with efficiency and to the specifications of coach Urban Meyer. And with the surprising loss today by Texas to their instate conference rivals Texas Texas Tech. It has been an exceptional and pleasing day the Florida Gators' fans.
tophatal ......................
- HUGE win for the Gators..although I'm not a fan of either of these two teams, I watched some of the game because I knew it'd be a good game...and it didn't dissappoint. Florida might be the best team in college footbal right now, even if the rankings don't reflect it.
-Bleed - I laughed when I saw Georgia at the top of the pre-season polls and I'm still laughing now. I don't care how it all plays out on the BCS poll, I just want to see USC vs. Fla whether it's for the title or not. It would be a great game.
- Not much else to say than what you have already mentioned. I was at the 'Bama game and did not get to see this one live, but each time I looked at my phone the Gators were scoring. What makes Florida scary is that their defense (while not to the caliber during their championship run) is vastly improved from last season. Add that with such a bevy of speed on offense and this team is as dangerous as they get.
Bamaboy - The gators bit the hell out of the bull dogs-top-that one picture expresses so much-Tebow with his arm around his coach-you can feel the air of winning coming off that picture-good stuff-awesum-Just wish I knew how you find the time to write the articles you do-dave
- Well done Al. The Gators gave Mark Richt what he deserved. He created a bad situation in last years game that could have gotten real ugly if not for cooler heads prevailing. Karma, as we all know can be a b_tch! - aero
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