How Florida soccer can win every recreation in 2023
There definitely has been a heaping dung pile of negativity piled up on the Gator Nation this offseason as Florida followers attempt to negotiate Rashada Fatigue.
It hasn’t slowed down Billy Napier, however the momentum that was constructed throughout his first offseason has been slowed right down to a crawl. It doesn’t imply he’s perplexed or befuddled. He’ll determine issues out.
Not less than, these Gator followers who belief their coach really feel that approach.
That quantity could have taken some hits on this new yr, and the Doom and Gloom Membership is sitting within the entrance row of the controversy.
However I’m right here to offer you a motive to cheer up. Hey, it’s gymnastics season. And small ball sports activities are proper across the nook. And, effectively, we all the time have observe and discipline.
However you need soccer, which implies you wish to know why you need to be fired up for September. Or August in the event that they transfer the Utah recreation to a Thursday.
Dooley’s Dozen is right here to let you know how Florida can win all 12 video games on the schedule subsequent yr. There could also be some reaches, however right here we go.
At Utah – A rusty Rising
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The Utes go as quarterback Cam Rising goes and he’s again for a sixth season. He suffered a leg harm within the Rose Bowl and is anticipated to be prepared for the opener, however he’s going to need to cope with a variety of rehab. It’s unlikely he’ll be the identical man you noticed within the Swamp final yr and we all know the protection is solvable.
McNeese St. – It’s McNeese State
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Come on. It’s the house opener, McNeese gained 4 video games final yr and one of the best win was over Lamar. Gary Goff is simply in his second season and his workforce did win its final three video games of 2022, however come on. This isn’t who you might be recruiting in opposition to.
Tennessee – This one is on the Swamp
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The Vols suppose it is a rivalry once more now that they snapped the Gators’ profitable streak. But when Tennessee thinks it could actually play protection prefer it did a yr in the past permitting virtually 400 yards a recreation and be elite, they’ve one other factor coming. This crowd will probably be electrical and nasty and hopefully have an effect on the sport in a constructive approach for UF.
Charlotte – The Mike Hill recreation
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Hill was at Florida for 100 years earlier than getting the athletic director’s job at Charlotte. That’s why the sport was scheduled. The 49ers gained three video games final yr. That’s why they’ve a brand new coach. His identify is Biff Poggi, whose mother and father had been both followers of Again to the Future or Dying of a Salesman. Anyway, this shouldn’t be an issue.
At Kentucky – Simply don’t give it away
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That’s exactly what Florida has achieved the final two years which is why Kentucky has a two-game profitable streak over Florida. Two years in the past, it was 15 penalties in a one-score loss. Final yr, it was two brutal interceptions and Florida misplaced regardless of holding Kentucky to 1.8 yards a rush on 38 makes an attempt.
Vanderbilt – Bounce on the ‘Dores early
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I do know that this might find yourself being one other midday recreation with out a variety of enthusiasm. Napier has to discover a strategy to resolve that downside. However in the long run, Florida has higher gamers. Vandy has just a little momentum going from final yr’s again finish of the season, however at dwelling shouldn’t be the issue the Commodores had been a season in the past.
At South Carolina – Replicate final season
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This was the purpose that we thought Florida was getting there a yr in the past. It turned out it was South Carolina that went on to complete robust. It’s a tricky highway surroundings, however you noticed what the Gators did to Spencer Rattler a yr in the past. If they’ve that very same hearth, Florida will do what Florida groups are speculated to do – go to Columbia and win.
Georgia – Discover the magic
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Look, Stetson Bennett can’t harm you anymore. I do know that Georgia goes to be nice once more subsequent yr going for a three-peat. However you noticed the sport in 2020. If in case you have an excellent plan, each protection is susceptible. I’d even have [autotag]Steve Spurrier[/autotag] (11-1 vs. Georgia) and [autotag]City Meyer[/autotag] (5-1) deal with the workforce that week about deal with a rivalry recreation. Oh, and the Gators will want some breaks, however isn’t Georgia as a consequence of have issues not go their approach?
Arkansas – Include KJ
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KJ Jefferson goes to be scary this season, however the quarterback is also coping with a brand new offensive coordinator in Dan Enos, so we’ll see how that goes. This will probably be a tricky one, however it’s at dwelling and by now Florida’s protection must be feeling just a little saltier than it has for awhile. It had higher.
At LSU – Take the gang out of it
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LSU has been known as the second-best workforce within the SEC subsequent yr by some pundits, however don’t fear about speaking season. Now we have seen Florida groups go in there earlier than and shut folks up (rather a lot is determined by the time of the sport). Allow us to additionally not neglect the Tigers play Alabama on the highway the week earlier than. Simply sayin’.
At Missouri – Handle enterprise
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We don’t know of it will likely be chilly (doubtless) or snowing (perhaps) or an 11 a.m. CST recreation (additionally doubtless), nevertheless it doesn’t imply you have got a built-in excuse. Florida is best than Missouri. Simply go win the sport and heat up on the flight dwelling.
Florida State – Play protection
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By this level within the season, we are going to know if Florida has recovered from the worst season defensively in UF historical past. That’s the way you beat an FSU workforce that persons are penciling into their Closing Fours. Restrict the explosive performs, knock someone within the mouth and journey the wave of your followers. If this workforce had ANY protection final yr it will have rolled FSU.
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