Boy, that hurts to say.
As a loyal Auburn fan and Gator Hater from way back, it is almost more than I should have to endure to congratulate Florida on its gigantic butt-whooping of Ohio State last night. The only thing that makes is palatable is that the one flaw on their record this year was put there by the Plainsmen. Just like the LSU game, I consoled myself by every so often noting how incredibly well they were playing, then remarking to Reba, "Wow--they're good! But you know, Auburn did beat them!" ::sigh::
Anyway, it was also sweet to watch because the Fox play-by-play guys were so obviously pulling for Ohio State. Never have I watched a game where the announcers matched their anti-SEC bias with an almost total lack of insight about football. Absolute crap.
SO, anyway, Florida dominated offensively and defensively, could more or less run and pass at will, and had a devastating blitz that Ohio State couldn't stop. And for once, Florida behaved itself and drew relatively few personal foul penalties, with State seeming to be much more the frustrated bully. All around one of the best games Florida has played and so congratulations, Gator Nation!
Ick.
I need a bath now.
Posted by Terry Oglesby at January 9, 2007 08:23 AMOne guy kept saying, "I have to think that those 51 days since the last game affected OSU's game."
Only later did he admit that OSU is 0-8 playing SEC teams.
Chomp.
Posted by: Janis Gore at January 9, 2007 08:47 AMLike a rug, oooah, like a rug.
I really enjoyed my two quarters of football this season.
Posted by: Larry Anderson at January 9, 2007 08:55 AMHow about this paragraph from an AP story:
"Ted Ginn Jr. returned the opening kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown, then it quickly fell apart for the Buckeyes. He hobbled off minutes later after being injured while celebrating the touchdown, and by the time he returned for the second half on crutches, Florida led 34-14."
Posted by: Janis Gore at January 9, 2007 09:05 AMYeah, Janis, that whole "51 days" thing got old, quick. Florida beat 'em like Larry says--like a rug, and there's simply no getting around it. They got embarrassed, plain and simple.
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at January 9, 2007 09:34 AMHave you caught anything on Chris Leak's plans for the future?
He's too small and not powerful enough for the NFL.
Sure is a good-looking kid, and he spoke well last night, too.
Posted by: Janis Gore at January 9, 2007 09:40 AMI don't know, but I heard they're going to cast Tim Tebow as Lurch in a new version of the Addams Family. It's hilarious to watch him run--he looks so awkward and slow and gangly, but is an absolute powerhouse.
I think Leak quieted a few of the Florida folks who didn't like him, which is a nice way to go out. He'll do fine no matter where he winds up, but I don't think he'd make a good pro player.
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at January 9, 2007 10:07 AMThere was a football game yesterday?
Oh, yeah. I remember. That's why Congress took the day off yesterday!
Posted by: Nate at January 9, 2007 10:14 AMCongress was in session yesterday?!
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at January 9, 2007 10:18 AMNate,
If a football game means Congress will take the day off, I have just become a bigtime fan of the gridiron.
Posted by: Larry Anderson at January 9, 2007 10:42 AM