GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida offensive is tough enough to win championships, but its defense is porous enough to lose in each and every game.
The Gators, in 10th place, discovered the small margin of error they had in last week’s 41-38 loss to Texas A
Players and coaches insist they don’t point the finger. It is not necessary; Statistics show what the ball looks like is the main problem. Florida’s defense ranks 13th in the Southeast Conference and 72nd in the country (only 76 groups play in the Football Bowl subdivision lately).
“Well, first of all, as a defenseman, we have to take responsibility,” Zach Carter said in the youth defense. “Admit our mistakes and we’ll have to unite. Obviously, we fought. This is the best time for us” to come together.
It’s a weekly debacle, the team’s offensive prowess masks many defensive deficiencies.
The Gators (2-1) allowed 613 yards and 35 problems in a season-opening win over Ole Miss, which could have put more tension on visitors if he had returned the ball twice at the firing range.
South Carolina was not as effective the following week at Florida Field, but managed to execute 83 plays thanks to a five-time conversion to fourth place. dozens of passes.
The Gators escaped both times with double-digit victories. They were not so fortunate in front of the Aggies, who changed 12 out of 15 times on the third attempt, moved the chains in their only quarter attempt, accumulated 543 yards and scored in seven. of nine possessions.
“It can be frustrating,” Carter said, “We have to erase that. Being in the SEC, those are smart groups that we play every single week, so we have to have a short memory . . . After a defeat, I think he lit a chimney under the boys, a much-needed fireplace.
“I’ll be all right. “
The calendar doesn’t get much easier, if you do, with reigning national champion LSU (1-2) following. The unranked Tigers were as appalling in defense as Florida, while they appeared their ability to move the ball and score at anyone.
Gators coach Dan Mullen, criticized for “wrapping the swamp” amid a pandemic, warned that adjustments to staff and the regime could be this week. Kyree Campbell’s defensive shot has missed the first three games and is ready to make his season debut, and pin Khris Bogle can return after being away last week.
The most can be getting a better game from regular players like cornerer Marco Wilson, supporter Amari Burney, pin Jeremiah Moon and security escorts Trey Dean, Donovan Stiner and Brad Stewart.
“You look and say, “Are we asking the boys to do things (right)?”I think one thing we spend our time on is, “Are we healthy or not?”I know what we do is Sound. We have a wonderful workout and I know our program is strong. But. . . what we want to do is make sure we move the boys to the right game stations.
Something will have to replace for Florida to have the chance to hold the table and win the East Division for the first time since 2016, the purpose of arriving in a radically replaced season due to COVID-19 disorders.
The Gators missed spring practice and only had two days that included live drills between the Orange Bowl in January and last month’s first game. Rust was a practical excuse for Week 1 disorders, however, disorders are now a trend.
“We have to get off the field, we have to finish, we have to attack and we have to get to the quarterback and we have to lift the canopy,” Moon said. “It’s simple, and we’re still doing it. . . .
“At the end of the day, it depends on that user if he needs to be excellent. And that’s it. “
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