Actually, Clemson and Florida had similar dominant and slow periods going back nearly 70 years.
Compare eras:
2010s
Florida:.....70-44 (.614)
Clemson:.103-22 (.824) - Clemson by a ton
2000s
Florida......100-30 (.769) - Florida by a ton
Clemson.....79-47 (.627)
1990s
Florida......102-22-1...
No chance. Everyone knows VT's substandard season was due to the massive departures and injuries on defense. Remember, Fuente gave the keys of the defense to Bud Foster. Bud didn't all of a sudden forget how to coach a defense. They were having 4th stringers and walk-ons play defense last...
Sorry for misconstruing. After listening to Jawja fans whining about not wanting to play Texas as the reason why they got beaten down, my ear is attuned to the excuses. Carry on...:nod:
They lose only three starters on offense and return their starting QB. The entire defense is intact except for two players. They weren't untalented. They were green and sorely lacking in depth, which caused all those second half meltdowns.
I don't think they should be ranked, either, but I...
Well said. Siince 1998, VT's defense AVERAGED 16th in the nation. In 2018, it was ranked 99th. Imagine how much better VT would have been if the defense was ranked 42d, same as the offense?
IMO, the second half collapses were due to a lack of defensive depth. They were simply exhausted and...
As a Gator, Not wanting to be there" means:
* We didn't care about the venue
* We didn't respect the opponent
* If we win, well, it's because we are BETTER!
* If we lose, not want to be there means if the game meant more, we would have played our A game, because...
* In truth, we are...
How many are they losing on defense? Eight?
Yes, Teasips, I know...
* The backups got LOTS of snaps;
* They are all blue-chip studs and can make an IMMEDIATE impact;
* Have you seen their Top 40 times and bench press numbers?!?
* We'll have a top 5 class this year!
You finished...
VT in the second half this year:
Opponents-----------Points For---Points Against
FSU.............................7.................0
Old Dominion..............21...............35
Duke..........................14.................7
Notre Dame..................7...............28
North...