Gators hoping to hold the Sooners to 16 or less
Despite the fact that Oklahoma has scored 60 or more points in its last five games, Florida is hoping to hold the Sooners to 16 points or under in next Thursday's BCS national championship game.
Before you scoff, listen to their reasoning. It's one of the goals they've had for every opponent all season.
"We have 12 goals that we like to reach every week like under 12 missed tackles, under 30% on third down, create three turnovers,'' junior LB Ryan Stamper said. "When we hit our goals that’s when we think we played good defense and I think our points is 16 or under. I think we can do it. It’s going to be pretty difficult but we think we can do it. We have been practicing for no-huddle, practicing getting guys on and off the field, certain situations. This is no doubt the best offense we have played all season but I think we can handle it. With the offense we have and the defense we have I think that makes our chances a lot better then theirs.''
Much of Saturday's media day talk centered around Florida's speed, and you could tell that after awhile the Sooners were getting a little tired of hearing about it. Oklahoma players said with all due respect to Florida, they aren't the only team with speed.
"Like coach said, a lot of teams have speed,'' RB Chris Brown said. "We're just preparing ourselves as best we can for Thursday night.''
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16 is way unrealistic. 30 would be a helluvan accomplishment. GO Gators!
Posted by: Rob | January 03, 2009 at 02:11 PM
relevant points
what is there planned to do for gator fans who make the trip
what color pants are the gators wearing?
any pre or post game parties?
Posted by: | January 03, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Florida is the visiting team and will wear its light jerseys.
See new post for UF Alumni Association offiical events for anyone making the trip.
Posted by: Antonya English | January 03, 2009 at 08:36 PM
Question was what color pants?
Posted by: | January 04, 2009 at 11:26 AM
UTAH 2008 NATIONAL CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WAXED BAMA (SEC?????) HAHAHAHAHAH
Ole Miss lost to Wake....legitimacy was NOT proved by the Texas Tech game!
Go UTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: | January 04, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Florida is number 1 in the AP. The AP released a statement saying they will not drop a team from the number 1 spot if they win their bowl game.
Coach's poll goes to winner.
No chance of a split.
Posted by: | January 04, 2009 at 09:24 PM
the gators are overrrated. The Sooners are more focused than they have ever been. Be ready ready gators....THE SOONER ARE BRINGING HOME # 8!!!!BOOMER SOONER
Posted by: Barry Switzer | January 05, 2009 at 10:51 AM
16 points. Are you kidding me?
I wonder what Alabama's goals were?
Just remember, every team that plays OU has tried to blitz Bradford.
Good luck!!!
Boomer Sooner!!!
Posted by: ChicagoSooner1989 | January 05, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Why does the St. Pete Piece of Crap Times assign a moron like Antonya Ebonics to cover our school?
Answer the question, cuz, what color pants will UF wear.
Posted by: Rob | January 05, 2009 at 05:39 PM
orange pants? Blue pants? White pants?
Posted by: | January 06, 2009 at 12:04 PM