Sunday, November 9, 2008

Gators still chompin' as Dores feel the bite


Florida @ Vanderbilt- 42-14 Florida

Florida- Needing just one win in two SEC tries to clinch the SEC Eastern Division title the Gators did not disappoint. Urban Meyer’s squad jumped out to a 42-0 lead before even allowing the Commodores to get on the board. Tim Tebow continued his stellar play by throwing for 3 touchdowns and running for two more. Tebow’s play the past month has put him back as the front runner for a second straight heisman. For the season, the Gators have dominated every team they have played, they have outscored opponents on average by 39.5 points per game. Defensively, the Gators also proved stout by holding the Commodores to just 15 total first downs. The win propels the Gators to the SEC title game for the second time in three years. Next week the Gators will host the Gamecocks in a game which is still essential for the Gators national title hopes.

Vanderbilt- The Commodores season has really taken a down swing as they have now lost four straight games. Vanderbilt built up a solid resume early by beating both South Carolina and Auburn early, but really have not dominated or played solid all season. Luck has ran out for the Dores as they still search for a 6th win and bowl eligibility. Vanderbilt, like every other team in the SEC was overwhelmed by the Gators. They could not get anything going offensively and could not stop the Florida Gator offensive arsenal. One worry for the Dores, was the early exit of quarterback MacKenzie Adams. If he is out for a game or even the season the Dores will rely on Chris Nickson who was benched early in the season. Searching out a bowl-eligible win for the fifth straight week will be the task for Vanderbilt as they head to the Commonwealth next Saturday to take on the Kentucky Wildcats.

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