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National Championship: Ohio State vs. Florida

Not sure if you guys have ESPN Insider, but kind of a cool article breaking down the matchup.

Not going to post the whole article, but here is the last section...

Scouts' Edge
Ohio State has the more talented team and it has been more impressive on the field throughout the 2006 regular season. However, Florida has three key factors working in its favor that should lead to an upset in Glendale.

Firstly, the issue of time between games plays to Florida's advantage. The 51-day layoff could prove to be a disadvantage for a Buckeyes' offense that was clicking on all cylinders when it last took the field. Conversely, while 37-day layoff is long enough for the Gators to get some key players rested, it's not too long to get out of rhythm.

Secondly, Florida's defensive speed is underrated. Ohio State is blessed with tremendous offensive weapons, as witnessed in its dismantling of the Wolverines' well-respected defense. However, the Gator's defensive front seven is even faster and their secondary matches up far better athletically versus the Buckeyes' deep corps of receivers.

Thirdly, Meyer's creativity should pay off. Meyer has had just enough time to make some necessary tweaks offensively. Wynn and Harvin are well-rested, which will allow the Gators to establish a more consistent ground attack. Leak has enough weapons to spread the Buckeyes out and neutralize their defensive speed, and Meyer has undoubtedly thrown some wrinkles in for his favorite weapon, Tebow.

When it's all said and done; Florida will play its best game of the season and do just enough to pull off the shocking upset over heavily favored Ohio State -- much like Ohio State did to Miami in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl.

Prediction: Gators 27, Buckeyes 24
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:woot:
 
27-24?

I hope he assumes we miss a PAT instead of making 2 FGs! :lol:
 
How is 51 days off and 37 days off that different?

That is one of the most overblown factors in this game. Neither team has played for a month +..... its absurd to think that an extra two weeks is gonna make a difference.
 
so Gator fans let me know how you can possibly win this game, I hate both of these teams so my opinion is totally unbiased and as I see it Florida is completely overmatched and it will be a blow out
 
nick1 said:
so Gator fans let me know how you can possibly win this game, I hate both of these teams so my opinion is totally unbiased and as I see it Florida is completely overmatched and it will be a blow out
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So we've heard.

Watch Monday and see.
 
TroySmith10 said:
How is 51 days off and 37 days off that different?

That is one of the most overblown factors in this game. Neither team has played for a month +..... its absurd to think that an extra two weeks is gonna make a difference.
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I agree, if anything both teams will be a bit rusty.
 
Skeet84 said:
I am just trying to figure out Why you don't think the Gators can win?
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Don't be so worried. Everyone will see the game for themselves on Monday, and why even care about an opinion from someone who lacks the ability to use capital letters and spell the word "hear" properly?

He won't even cite is reasons on why Florida will be blown out, it reeks of hate bait to me.
 
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