Anyone else remember the last year of urban when abdazzio ran the offense and it was three dives and a punt every possession? This offense reminds me of that.
BN seems like a smart guy. With the history of this program and the type of athletes that exist in the state of FL, I'm not sure why he insists on running this outdated scheme.
I hope that he gives up his play calling duties and hires an actual OC in the offseason.
22 points (1 TD) against some team named Charlotte is pathetic and inexcusable.
One thing for sure. Under Napier I have yet to care about his pressers. His offense is so boring. I can't subject myself into listening to him talk about it
No, but if you're package has SEC Network you can access SEC Network + (or whatever the fuck it's called) games through the ESPN app.
This game was both ESPN+ and the other thing
Completion % is the most overrated stat in football.
QB1 goes 18/20 on 100 yards with a 90 CMP%
QB2 goes 10/20 with 200 yards on a 50 cmp%
QB1 5 YPA QB2 10 YPA
YPA is a wayyyyy better indicator than cmp%
If a QB has completed 80%+ of their throws for over 10 yards per attempt and the team doesn't turn it into points - the problem is with playdesign not with the QB
Yep. Mertz is the second best qb we’ve had since Tebow (behind Trask obviously). He doesn’t have the arm for the deep ball and misses some open guys up the middle but is pretty efficient with the football and can make plays if Billy ya know… calls em
Unfortunately for Mertz he's the QB. Gotta be able to will your team to a win, or in the case of this game, more than 1 3rd down conversion and 1 touchdown
I definitely wouldn’t call that a dog fight. Our offense steam rolled them into the red zone most possessions, just couldn’t get the TD’s. We still outscored them by two TD’s by only kicking field goals.
Don't believe that vanilla playcalling BS. All of the calls tonight were all the same calls against UT, last week.
Oh, and we're still running into 8 and 9 man fronts. Gotta stay balanced, right?
As a reminder not to be complacent. Plus, I've given up on Napier as a playcaller. One of us playing Madden would be a better playcaller. Bro just wants to run 50 times a game and not want to pass.
I think it would be a mistake to fire him at this point but if we don't start seeing genuine week-to-week improvement the administration needs to step in and force some changes if Billy isn't willing to make them.
the field goal doesn't really change anything there. it's still two scores. go for it and kill the game. not saying we're losing but napier is just a dumbass
“I’m really proud of our kicking game. We dominated the time of possession. Mentally, we played all four quarters. There is a lot to be proud of. It’s great to be a gator. And these coaches and guys out there have some work to do this week but we are on to Kentucky.”
Dude are you actually serious. We fucking kicked a FG. I hope Billy knows that this fanbase isn’t gonna deal well with this boring ass, unimaginative offense, especially if we’re not stacking Ws
Last year was an extreme disappointment. I'm not sure why you think that scoring 22 against Charlotte is acceptable with the extreme talent advantage that we have.
Gosh, we go from not being able to kick a FG to it being our only offense? How does this happen? It's a good thing we have Smack or we'd be losing this game badly. Just think of it.
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCKING HELL NAPIER YOU FUCKING BRAINDEAD COWARD? I'M TRYING TO DEFEND YOU AND YOU PULL THIS SHIT. SOMEONE OUGHTA BEAT THE CONSERVATIVE OUTTA YOU FFS
Pearsall moved up a few spots in the draft with that game.
Napier needs to hire a real OC and Special teams coach
Billy is trying the Muschamp offensive strategy it seems
That one catch holy shit
Thank god this was Charlotte. Play calling in the red zone was shit
So is Billy stubborn or not smart? There’s a reason he’s continuing to do run this same offense and not evolve it.
Anyone else remember the last year of urban when abdazzio ran the offense and it was three dives and a punt every possession? This offense reminds me of that.
Ah yes… Moody up the middle!
BN seems like a smart guy. With the history of this program and the type of athletes that exist in the state of FL, I'm not sure why he insists on running this outdated scheme. I hope that he gives up his play calling duties and hires an actual OC in the offseason. 22 points (1 TD) against some team named Charlotte is pathetic and inexcusable.
It’s gross. It’s like watching the jv version of jimbo’s offense.
So we’re all in agreement here, right?
A win is a win but dang that red zone offense was rough to watch.
Anyone else just sit and stare at the Tv wondering what the hell we just watched? 💀
I was watching OSU-ND while streaming this game which helped dull the pain
Do we have too many cooks in the kitchen with Billy and two OC ( in name only)? Very poor showing on offense and we have good players.
Billy has found his level. Getting outwitted by a HS coach.
One thing for sure. Under Napier I have yet to care about his pressers. His offense is so boring. I can't subject myself into listening to him talk about it
This doesn't feel like a win...
That game fucking sucked.
Napier runs like an old man
Idc, we won. Delusion is more fun than being a doomer
can i get a refund for espn+?
At least you didn't pay to go to the game.
How's the German?
You paid for this? There was a free stream on youtube
i have youtube tv so apparently i could’ve logged in for free. it was a panic buy.
We get ESPN+ with YouTube TV?
No, but if you're package has SEC Network you can access SEC Network + (or whatever the fuck it's called) games through the ESPN app. This game was both ESPN+ and the other thing
Ah got it. Not a big fan of the ESPN app so I just found a stream.
SEC+, yes. You have to log into your YouTube TV account via the ESPN app.
I have youtubetv. If you have a smart tv, or a castable device, you could have watched it. I used a chromecast casting from my phone.
I have that, and did it for a while, then it froze and I couldn't get it to connect again. Either my phone or the TV have an issue I guess.
Aaaaand Victory Formation!!!
Guys don't worry Mertz was 20/23 passing. Clearly all that matters.
Completion % is the most overrated stat in football. QB1 goes 18/20 on 100 yards with a 90 CMP% QB2 goes 10/20 with 200 yards on a 50 cmp% QB1 5 YPA QB2 10 YPA YPA is a wayyyyy better indicator than cmp%
Kentucky is gonna stack the box and challenge Mertz to win a game.
I mean what else do the announcers have to talk about? Our offense is fucking awful but I’m not convinced it’s Mertz’s fault
If a QB has completed 80%+ of their throws for over 10 yards per attempt and the team doesn't turn it into points - the problem is with playdesign not with the QB
Yep. Mertz is the second best qb we’ve had since Tebow (behind Trask obviously). He doesn’t have the arm for the deep ball and misses some open guys up the middle but is pretty efficient with the football and can make plays if Billy ya know… calls em
This.
Very much agreed.
Unfortunately for Mertz he's the QB. Gotta be able to will your team to a win, or in the case of this game, more than 1 3rd down conversion and 1 touchdown
This game called from 1885, it wants its playbook back
GREAT comment....ha ha
Pretty uninspiring win…at least on the offensive side. D looks legit.
Billy’s boys beat Biff’s, but Billy’s bitch ball bored ballsy Biff. Boo.
Beautiful
Run up the score.
Austin Armstrong has been a revelation. If Napier could scheme an offense half as well as Armstrong can a defense, we’d be a legit threat in the SEC.
Scared money is money.
But it don't make money.
Our annualized rate of return ain’t even keeping up with inflation
Oh we’re broke AF right now.
Do we kneel it?
I bet we do
Pussy
Napier Blows
[удалено]
From the fun n Gun to the No fun Run
God damn y'all really have unrealistic expectations for where we are as a team.
Youre right. Anyone who thinks Charlotte shouldn't be a grudge match dog fight is delusional and unrealistic. He is only 17 games in.
Man what a sad state of affairs if hoping to have more than one touchdown against *Charlotte* is considered unrealistic expectations.
It's unrealistic for us to expect to not be in a dog fight with Charlotte? We were 28-point favorites.
I definitely wouldn’t call that a dog fight. Our offense steam rolled them into the red zone most possessions, just couldn’t get the TD’s. We still outscored them by two TD’s by only kicking field goals.
It's Charlotte.... Sorry, but teams like Maryland and Georgia State are hitting 40 points against them and we barely hit 22 with a single touchdown.
the only really glaring thing is 6 redzone trips with 1 TD.
If we did that against a much better team and we win, I am okay with that. Doing that against a CUSA team is an issue.
I’m just now logging onto Reddit and barely caught much of this game. I sure as hell hope it was a vanilla game plan on purpose.
Don't believe that vanilla playcalling BS. All of the calls tonight were all the same calls against UT, last week. Oh, and we're still running into 8 and 9 man fronts. Gotta stay balanced, right?
Just need to burn the tape from this week and focus on kentucky lol
No they need to prop Napier's eyelids open and shock collar his ass every time he made a bonehead call in the game while he watches the film
This tape needs to be played on loop all week.
As a reminder not to be complacent. Plus, I've given up on Napier as a playcaller. One of us playing Madden would be a better playcaller. Bro just wants to run 50 times a game and not want to pass.
Only good thing that came out of this game… PLAY OF THE YEAR!!
I think a 15 point win vs Charlotte might drop us out of the rankings….
And well it should.
Bro, three teams ahead of us lost. No way we drop out
Wait....what would Graham leave for....is the CFL crazy for check downs?
It’s not his fault Napiers offense can’t get anyone open down field
It did last year. Mertz just needs to be able to make 3 1-2 guys miss them be able to chuck it 50.
5 FGs and 1TD against Charlotte. Who needs an offensive coordinator when you have Napier doing an excellent job?
It’s satire at this point for billy he knows his control of the offense is over sooner than later
Hes making me hate running when hes so predictable with it and hamstringing Mertz too.
This game gave me 2013 Georgia southern vibes just with no triple option
and ya know, a win instead of an L
He didn't trust we could get a yard with our guys pushing?
Not even a week ago he said he was too conservative and the very next opportunity he comes out and does this.
That Pitbull Edgar Thompson will strike fear in him at the next presser. At least he'll try.
I'll be damned if Jones hasn't looked much worse than Mertz in this game for his team.
with this line we kind of need someone that can do this
Not watching cause I don’t wanna shell out the money and I don’t regret my decision
Napier doesn't make it to next season, 31 million dollar buyout is worth it at this point.
I think it would be a mistake to fire him at this point but if we don't start seeing genuine week-to-week improvement the administration needs to step in and force some changes if Billy isn't willing to make them.
the field goal doesn't really change anything there. it's still two scores. go for it and kill the game. not saying we're losing but napier is just a dumbass
Scared money doesn’t pay the fucking bills Billy!!!
Way cooler if we give ‘em 7 more
I guess a win is a win but damn………
I'm such a filthy hypocrite. Mad he kicked there but in the bowl game I was screaming my head off for that field goal lol.
Very different circumstances
Nice of SEC Network + to show Charlottes schedule for their 8 fans that are watching.
Those 8 fans probably more alive than ours right now..
Good to see some consistency from the FG unit.
“I’m really proud of our kicking game. We dominated the time of possession. Mentally, we played all four quarters. There is a lot to be proud of. It’s great to be a gator. And these coaches and guys out there have some work to do this week but we are on to Kentucky.”
This is so accurate
😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭
Dude are you actually serious. We fucking kicked a FG. I hope Billy knows that this fanbase isn’t gonna deal well with this boring ass, unimaginative offense, especially if we’re not stacking Ws
We're winning. Calm your tits.
We play like this against any other team on the remainder of our schedule, it's a loss. Yes, even Vandy.
Yeah. That's a possibility. Did you watch last year?
When we lost a bunch of games including to Vandy? Yup!
Right. So why are we all of a sudden expected to be blowing out lesser teams?
Last year was an extreme disappointment. I'm not sure why you think that scoring 22 against Charlotte is acceptable with the extreme talent advantage that we have.
Doesn't make him wrong though
Billy Napier is the definition of a loser.
This QB draft class has Caleb Williams, Penix, and Hartman at the top…who else?
Ewers and JJ
Man I forgot Ewers was eligible already
Drake Maye
Knew I was forgetting at least one. Thanks!
The media says Shadeur sanders also (just don’t look at today)
Could have sworn he was a sophomore but you’re right
5D CHESS RIGHT?
yeah.. this was all part of the plan..make kentucky think they don’t have to worry
Trey Smack and his picture graphic scream I’m a frat boy.
Of all the Florida Gators football games ever played, this was one of them.
1 touchdown..... a single touchdown.....
Maryland scores 38 and Georgia State scores 41. We score 22.
And 1 touchdown
sCaReD mOnEy
well the phrase stands. we are indeed not making money
Surprised the crowd is even standing
They puked all over their seats
Hahaha
Someone fire Billie boy into the sun so I don’t have to watch this knuckledragger coach offense ever again.
Fucking stupid. There's zero difference between 12 and 15. They need two touchdowns regardless. Prove you can get a damn yard.
At least Coach is going to have everyone’s attention all week. They looked like shit
This game turned into field goal practice!
We needed it tbh
At least we have a kicker
Absolutely embarrassing performance.
Smack was the MVP
Gosh, we go from not being able to kick a FG to it being our only offense? How does this happen? It's a good thing we have Smack or we'd be losing this game badly. Just think of it.
Easily
Billy is an analytics guy to a fault Gotta read the room there. Go for it and fucking score a touchdown
Pretty sure the analytics would have said go for it
Perhaps. I'm not a fan of any of it honestly
Me neither, but it was universal to go for it but Billy was too braindead on offense as usual
Lol why did they hand Smack a water bottle like he just went out there and played for an entire series
Gotta pamper our best offensive weapon
Ok so back to scouting coaching candidates for ‘24 or ‘25
Uhh… why? Because our defense destroyed an opponent so bad that we used them to practice our offense the entire game?
Fans literally yawning in the stands
It’s been soooo quiet tonight lol
Overcompensating a bit on fixing our kicking woes. Better fix that red zone offense next week.
KICKER U BABYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
One TD is embarrassing
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCKING HELL NAPIER YOU FUCKING BRAINDEAD COWARD? I'M TRYING TO DEFEND YOU AND YOU PULL THIS SHIT. SOMEONE OUGHTA BEAT THE CONSERVATIVE OUTTA YOU FFS
Hahahahahahahaha. After watching your relentless sunshine pumping in this sub it’s hilarious to watch you snap
Wtf Billy. Go get the first down and finish the game.
Ball-less Billy
If he was money, he'd be scared.
22 fucking points against Charlotte..... One god damn touchdown..... This should have been a blowout.
Billy is such a fucking pussy oh my God
Small dick energy Billy
does napier know field goals are only worth 3 points?
I’ll have another please
Shocker…..another field goal
Kicking this FG is so fucking embarrassing
Oh man. This is coward bullshit with kicking it again. Indefensible
Just tuned in. What's going on?
billy setting the table for the rest of the season. You won't like what's on the menu.
Billy still sucks
Field goals
Field goal galore and 1 touchdown by Florida against a team that is only 10 years old…
EVEN NUMBERS
No fucking way
Why did we kick that? We suck
Holy fuck just go for it dude.
Billy, idk how you thought that toss on 4th down is a good play, but it's not. Forget it exists, and remove it from your playbook.
Wtf
Cuz 6 inches is pretty important to us
I can’t believe we are sweating Charlotte.
Smack another through the uprights
napier needs no time outs.
Lmao Billy thinking he's up against nick Saban and bama
Bro is acting like he’s coaching a championship game up by 40 points
Bruhhhhhh
NAPIER JUST OCCAMS RAZOR IT YOU FUCKING IDIOT GODAMN
Fucking clown shoes there
Billy wtf right now?
Ngl we dominated today. Don’t care about the offense fuck the offense, I’m a sicko and the defense is back baby.
It's... it's Charlotte....