Florida vs The Citadel

[aust42]

Dam just got done watching Florida spank another SEC team and they were talking about next weeks game against The Citadel. What is The Citadel doing scheduling a game against Florida so late in the season? If Forida is whipping the likes of LSU, Georgia, Miami, etc. I can't imagine how bad their gonna destroy The Citadel. Not hating on The Citadel but my goodness.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Dam just got done watching Florida spank another SEC team and they were talking about next weeks game against The Citadel. What is The Citadel doing scheduling a game against Florida so late in the season? If Forida is whipping the likes of LSU, Georgia, Miami, etc. I can't imagine how bad their gonna destroy The Citadel. Not hating on The Citadel but my goodness.

That's what happens when you have to sell your soul to get stadium renovations complete. Citadel deserves what's coming to them.

[straightshooter]

Do they have to show up, or can they take a 1-0 forfeit?

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Shouldn't be nearly as ugly as Chatty-Oklahoma.

[appstate1998]

I heard a lot of Florida players are going to Myers with the "I want Rudy to take my place" speech.

[proasu89]

I heard a lot of Florida players are going to Myers with the "I want Rudy to take my place" speech.

Shoot, they ain't got no Rudy's. Everyone's a baller.

[appstate1998]

Shoot, they ain't got no Rudy's. Everyone's a baller.

They are holding open tryouts for the role of "rudy". Apparently they invited everyone from WCU's team and UTC's team to compete against the Chess club for the spot.

But you never know..they did put up a fight against Wisconsin last year when they were ranked #7 in the nation. Stranger things have happened....I mean App lost to UTC and WCU in 04 and still had a winning season

[CID1990]

That's what happens when you have to sell your soul to get stadium renovations complete. Citadel deserves what's coming to them.

We've been playing FCS teams since long before the stadium renovations were on the table.

If you never play them, then you NEVER have a chance to beat them.

[mvemjsunpx]

Shouldn't be nearly as ugly as Chatty-Oklahoma.


Could be. The Citadel barely beat Chatty & Florida is better than Oklahoma.

[Reign of Terrier]

Could be. The Citadel barely beat Chatty & Florida is better than Oklahoma.

As much as I agree with you that's still debatable.

[Millwoch]

Urban Meyer told Higgin's son(who worked one of Florida's camps last summer) that He was going to "hang a 100 on The Citadel". I hate to say this but I think they can.

Our guys do not come close to matching up with Florida, but they are still looking forward to the experience. Season over win or lose so just have fun. Take the pay check and improve the program.

I believe you will see only one FBS school on the schedule next year (UNC) and look for us to bring in a non-socon FCS team into charleston. We already have games at UNC and at Princeton with the normal socon slate. Is VMI on the schedule or in the works?

[CRAZY_DANE]

Even the best FCS team should not be scheduling Florida. This will be very ugly. Florida destroyed South Carolina. My hope is Florida uses this as an opportunity to play kids who do not see a lot of action... A game like this doesn't help anyone and shouldn't be played.

[813Jag]

Even the best FCS team should not be scheduling Florida. This will be very ugly. Florida destroyed South Carolina. My hope is Florida uses this as an opportunity to play kids who do not see a lot of action... A game like this doesn't help anyone and shouldn't be played.
They did that yesterday, their second team has gotten work in the past couple of games.

[blueballs]

Florida destroyed LSU, who destroyed App, who destroyed Citadel. So this one has ugly written all over it, unless you are a UF fan or one of Citadel's rivals who the Citadel folks happen to call Pig's Ass, in which case this will be as beautiful as barely legal russian porn.

The only questions here are: a) Will Citadel score? b) Will UF score more than 70? c) Does Citadel have anybody other than Roberts (what a waste of talent) who could even make the scout team at UF?

I've rooted for UF (against Ohio State) once in my life and they are 1-0. I look forward to that mark going to 2-0 next Saturday with great anticipation.

I have a few friends who are former teammates that played at UF, maybe I'll hit them up for a ticket. Then again, maybe not... I can always spend my Saturday fishing or doing something worthwhile and catch this debacle on SunSports next Sunday morning.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

I really don't think The Citadel will be intimidated in this game, and they proved they don't intimidate easy against Wisconsin last year.

I honestly expect the game to be close after the first quarter. At half time Florida will be up by 20 or so, and in the 3rd quarter Florida will realize that that Cid won't lay down for them and Florida will completely run away with it. Florida will win by 40 or so unless Meyer really is serious about "hanging 100" on them.

[PantherRob82]

Florida 91 THE Citadel 3

[blueballs]

Florida 91 THE Citadel 3

You haven't seen Citadel's FG unit, have you?

[LehighFan11]

Florida will be up 35-0 after the first quarter and then Tebow and Harvin will be pulled. 60-7 final.

[JMUSaxMRD]

As a FBS Florida fan... I must say I hope they put up 100. They need it...

[catamount man]

Urban Meyer told Higgin's son(who worked one of Florida's camps last summer) that He was going to "hang a 100 on The Citadel". I hate to say this but I think they can.

Our guys do not come close to matching up with Florida, but they are still looking forward to the experience. Season over win or lose so just have fun. Take the pay check and improve the program.

I believe you will see only one FBS school on the schedule next year (UNC) and look for us to bring in a non-socon FCS team into charleston. We already have games at UNC and at Princeton with the normal socon slate. Is VMI on the schedule or in the works?

This prick is the MAIN reason why I HATE the University of Florida. If he hangs 100 on El Cid and wants to pound his chest......whatever. If that happens and he gets past FSU, I hope and pray to God that Nick Saban and Alabama would stomp a mudhole in them and blitz Tebow all night long. Urban Meyer is a classless jerk!!! Always has been, always will be.

[JMU DUUUKES]

As a FBS Florida fan...

gross. A fan of classless guido's and jorts ?

[JMUSaxMRD]

gross. A fan of classless guido's and jorts ?

I live in florida for a few years back in the 90's and early 00's, it was pick florida or florida state... GO GATORS!

[813Jag]

I live in florida for a few years back in the 90's and early 00's, it was pick florida or florida state... GO GATORS!
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! !!!! xnonono2x

[Footix]

I really don't think The Citadel will be intimidated in this game, and they proved they don't intimidate easy against Wisconsin last year.

That's two references to Wisconsin. What are you guys thinking? Florida AIN'T Wisconsin. Insert "Big 10 is a terrible football conference" joke here.

[R3TRO]

Watching this game is going to be like watching an awkward situational comedy.. you just feel really uncomfortable and generally change the channel.

[petethepenguin15]

This game is going to be a masacre. I dont even want to watch the beating the citadel is going to take. Florida is going to lay it on in the first quarter, then the starters will be pulled and Florida will lay it on with the back-ups.

[Biff]

You haven't seen Citadel's FG unit, have you?

I guess he hasn't. If the field goal post's were as wide as the entire field, we still would miss either short or wide right ... assuming we can even get the ball through with out getting blocked.

The only reason the UTC game was as close as it was, is because they blocked a field goal and ran it back for a TD. So basically yesterday was almost the third game we lost due to special teams not getting the job done.

[Reign of Terrier]

Florida scores 40, sits starters half way through 4th, Roberts somehow scores 2 TDS. Florida 66 Citadel 12

[Gordon Shumway]

This prick is the MAIN reason why I HATE the University of Florida. If he hangs 100 on El Cid and wants to pound his chest......whatever. If that happens and he gets past FSU, I hope and pray to God that Nick Saban and Alabama would stomp a mudhole in them and blitz Tebow all night long. Urban Meyer is a classless jerk!!! Always has been, always will be.

Are you really naive enough to believe Meyer actually said that?

[Ivytalk]

Can you offer a requiem mass for a military college?xconfusedx xsmhx

Florida 80, Citadel 10.

[phoenixphanatic21]

I can't wait to see the line and over/under on this game. It may rival USC's 40-something line against Stanford last year.

[JMU DUUUKES]

I live in florida for a few years back in the 90's and early 00's, it was pick florida or florida state... GO GATORS!

'eh , i'll allow it .... haha

And your one of the few posters on AGS that isn't on CAAZONE ? Or are you under a different name. Just making sure you were aware of our holy land.

[JMUSaxMRD]

I am aware of the so called holy land, but too much JMU makes you not think straight sometimes.

[BULLDOG8180]

Tim Higgins was on Florida NC team, and indeed was told by Myer they were going to try to hang 100.

Since we signed a contract and have to play em........might as well beat em.

Dogs 101
Gators 100

[Gordon Shumway]

Tim Higgins was on Florida NC team, and indeed was told by Myer they were going to try to hang 100.

Since we signed a contract and have to play em........might as well beat em.

Dogs 101
Gators 100

My bad. I guess if some guy named Higgins says it, and it is now on an internet message board, it must be true.xlolx

[Woof]

Dogs 101 Gators 100


I like your optimismxoopsx ...after all you are red hot after hanging 24 in that man-handling of UTC. xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex

My prediction, UF is up 84-0 and Tebow tells the drum major, baton twirlers and water boys to take a knee for the entire 4th quarter.xthumbsupx

Might want to pray xprayx for a natural disaster to hit just after kick off...and no injuries to Andre Roberts.xpeacex

[appfan2008]

Florida will be fighting to prove to the voters just how good they are and how they deserve to play in the title game... winning 35-10 and playing 3rd stringers in the second half doesnt cut it... if they leave the starters in at least 3 quarters and can put a score out there like 70-3 people will notice... i bet that is what they will do...

[clenz]

Are you really naive enough to believe Meyer actually said that?I am. Meyer is a classless prick that gets off from humiliating others....look at the game earlier this year where he had the team kick a last second field goal to win by 23 instead of 20....or something like that.


Meyer deserves a good curb stomp

[813Jag]

I am. Meyer is a classless prick that gets off from humiliating others....look at the game earlier this year where he had the team kick a last second field goal to win by 23 instead of 20....or something like that.


Meyer deserves a good curb stomp
That field goal against Miami was no big deal. The Gates haven't beat the Canes in years that was for all those Bull Gators. I doubt the Canes were humiliated.

[CID1990]

Do you mean FBS?

Yes.


I have been arguing for years that we should not be playing all these money games. An occasional shot at a SC or NC FBS team would be okay, but Les Robinson went freaking crazy with these games. It really got ridiculous over the past few years.

It ultimately hasn't helped that back when we were stronger we managed to beat a few of these )now) FBS teams, which seems to make people think we have a chance against the best of them, I don't know. I think that the occasional game against one of the service academies (if they will ever agree to play us again) or games against teams like clempson or South Carolina are not unreasonable. For Chrissakes we are going to Arizona in 2010! That was the last of the Les Robinson games.

Personally, I would like to see us schedule some Patriot League and CAA games in the future. The games against Princeton were a good start. We have 12 games and there is no reason to waste two of them playing games we can't win. The athletic department actually says that these games are a recruiting tool. In other words, kids come to The Citadel because they might get a chance to walk on the field with Florida and LSU. Well kiss my a$$. I played football, and as a HS senior all I saw was a very public a$$ whoopin whenever some I-AA team went to play one of the big boys. It never made me think, "Gee, I sure would like to go play football for The Citadel so I can get to play against Florida, since I'm not good enough to actually play for a SEC team."

[CID1990]

Florida destroyed LSU, who destroyed App, who destroyed Citadel. So this one has ugly written all over it, unless you are a UF fan or one of Citadel's rivals who the Citadel folks happen to call Pig's Ass, in which case this will be as beautiful as barely legal russian porn.

The only questions here are: a) Will Citadel score? b) Will UF score more than 70? c) Does Citadel have anybody other than Roberts (what a waste of talent) who could even make the scout team at UF?

I've rooted for UF (against Ohio State) once in my life and they are 1-0. I look forward to that mark going to 2-0 next Saturday with great anticipation.

I have a few friends who are former teammates that played at UF, maybe I'll hit them up for a ticket. Then again, maybe not... I can always spend my Saturday fishing or doing something worthwhile and catch this debacle on SunSports next Sunday morning.

Not surprising that a GSU fan would think this way.

You see, in most of the rest of the world, especially at The Citadel, our athletes attend because they want to be Citadel Cadets. If you talked to Andre, you would find out that he bleeds El Cid blue whether the team wins or not. Some of us outside Statesboro know that there is more to be gleaned from four years of college than statistics in a record book.

What would have been a real waste would be if he had attended GSU.

[jstate83]

Dam just got done watching Florida spank another SEC team and they were talking about next weeks game against The Citadel. What is The Citadel doing scheduling a game against Florida so late in the season? If Forida is whipping the likes of LSU, Georgia, Miami, etc. I can't imagine how bad their gonna destroy The Citadel. Not hating on The Citadel but my goodness.

xsmhx
This game has OVER in 1 qtr written all over it. xsmhx

[Seven Would Be Nice]

Florida will be fighting to prove to the voters just how good they are and how they deserve to play in the title game... winning 35-10 and playing 3rd stringers in the second half doesnt cut it... if they leave the starters in at least 3 quarters and can put a score out there like 70-3 people will notice... i bet that is what they will do...

That seems to be the name of the game right now. Forget sportsmanship, it's all about the big win. USC does it to every opponent they don't lose to. Why shouldn't UF do it? It's not just about a W anymore, its beating someone by 40 that really makes the point.

[PTW16]

Watching this game is going to be like watching an awkward situational comedy.. you just feel really uncomfortable and generally change the channel.

Priceless.

[UNI Pike]

Where is Florida Child Protective Services when you need them?

[blueballs]

Not surprising that a GSU fan would think this way.

You see, in most of the rest of the world, especially at The Citadel, our athletes attend because they want to be Citadel Cadets. If you talked to Andre, you would find out that he bleeds El Cid blue whether the team wins or not. Some of us outside Statesboro know that there is more to be gleaned from four years of college than statistics in a record book.

What would have been a real waste would be if he had attended GSU.


I was referring to his football career, since this a football message board... fancy that. Also, I'm sure Willie Simmons left Clemson because he wanted to be a Citadel Cadet...xlolx

As far as his education is concerned, as soon as he steps foot into the outside world that means squat as he will be judged and compensated on what he does after school, not during it. I don't know about the rest of the world but in my industry nobody cares where you went to college, only what you produce right now.

With that having been said, he is a heckuva player and seems like a classy kid... I wish him nothing nothing but the best after college.

[BULLDOG8180]

I like your optimismxoopsx ...after all you are red hot after hanging 24 in that man-handling of UTC. xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex



True, they are catching us right when we have righted the ship, I am gonna change my prediction,

The FG team is on fire!xnodx

Dogs 104
Gators 100

[jaxstatealum]

Shouldn't be nearly as ugly as Chatty-Oklahoma.

I wouldn't be so sure...

[elcid96]

I have a few friends who are former teammates that played at UF, maybe I'll hit them up for a ticket. Then again, maybe not... I can always spend my Saturday fishing or doing something worthwhile and catch this debacle on SunSports next Sunday morning.[/QUOTE]


I guess you could spend some time watching the highlights of the GSU/Duke Basketball Game.

Finally, a blowout that Kyle Singler and Duke (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 8 AP) could enjoy. Singler scored 19 points for the second straight game and the Blue Devils rolled into the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic supporting Coaches vs. Cancer semifinals by routing Georgia Southern 97-54 on Tuesday night. xthumbsupx

[blueballs]

I guess you could spend some time watching the highlights of the GSU/Duke Basketball Game.

Finally, a blowout that Kyle Singler and Duke (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 8 AP) could enjoy. Singler scored 19 points for the second straight game and the Blue Devils rolled into the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic supporting Coaches vs. Cancer semifinals by routing Georgia Southern 97-54 on Tuesday night. xthumbsupx

Yup... I turned the channel shortly before halftime.xoopsx But hey, at least GSU scored.xlolx

Here's a friendly wager for all our bellhop brethren... if Citadel plays UF closer in football than GSU played Duke in hoops, I'll buy you guys a bottle of liquor at the GSU/ElCid game next year, otherwise you buy for me. Bet???

[Seven Would Be Nice]

Here's a friendly wager for all our bellhop brethren... if Citadel plays UF closer in football than GSU played Duke in hoops, I'll buy you guys a bottle of liquor at the GSU/ElCid game next year, otherwise you buy for me. Bet???

xlmaox xlmaox xlmaox xlmaox xlmaox

xprost2x

[BULLDOG8180]

Yup... I turned the channel shortly before halftime.xoopsx But hey, at least GSU scored.xlolx

Here's a friendly wager for all our bellhop brethren... if Citadel plays UF closer in football than GSU played Duke in hoops, I'll buy you guys a bottle of liquor at the GSU/ElCid game next year, otherwise you buy for me. Bet???


I don't know if we can keep it within 43 points, but I don't believe we will give up 97!
xeekx

Of course, a lot depends on our kicking game!xsmhx

[ElCid99]

Look, small schools play large schools for two reasons. First, its the money, second, when you are from a place like the Citadel, it is already hard enough to recruit. When you can schedule some big games, it gives players an incentive in which to come and play for your school. For most players, playing in the Swamp is a dream come true...how many people can say that? It was a smart move on the AD's part if you ask me!

[MarkCCU]

Look, small schools play large schools for two reasons. First, its the money, second, when you are from a place like the Citadel, it is already hard enough to recruit. When you can schedule some big games, it gives players an incentive in which to come and play for your school. For most players, playing in the Swamp is a dream come true...how many people can say that? It was a smart move on the AD's part if you ask me!

But nobody asked you!

I'm only joking.

I agree with what you say. For players that don't get recruited to big schools or that choose to play in a small school, it's a great oppurtunity!


And you can take that to the bank, cash it and withdrawl it years later, with interest!xthumbsupx

[blueballs]

After thinking about this a little more I don't know if it is a good thing for Citadel to be playing Florida or not.

When those Citadel boys get a look at all the trim at a UF game they might soil their pants, run out the end of the stadium, miss the bus back to Chucktown, quit school, move to Gainesville and put in their transfer request immediately.

This could be the end of their program as we know it...

[SunCoastBlueHen]

After thinking about this a little more I don't know if it is a good thing for Citadel to be playing Florida or not.

When those Citadel boys get a look at all the trim at a UF game they might soil their pants, run out the end of the stadium, miss the bus back to Chucktown, quit school, move to Gainesville and put in their transfer request immediately.

This could be the end of their program as we know it...

I thought the Citadel put stuff in the Cadet's food to keep things like that from happening. xconfusedx

[Hoyadestroya85]

I DESPISE Florida.. But I can't wait to watch this game.. it's gonna look like a 7 on 7 drill

[JayJ79]

Do they have to show up, or can they take a 1-0 forfeit?

They gotta do the deed before they get the money.
I mean, it's not like you were going to give your "escort" the money for just letting you SAY that you "won a game" last night.....

(of course I'm joking, I don't know you and thus have no clue whether or not you employed any escorts last night)

[jstate83]

Look, small schools play large schools for two reasons. First, its the money, second, when you are from a place like the Citadel, it is already hard enough to recruit. When you can schedule some big games, it gives players an incentive in which to come and play for your school. For most players, playing in the Swamp is a dream come true...how many people can say that? It was a smart move on the AD's part if you ask me!


All that is true and that is why we play USM and now Mississippi State.
Yep.......They should win but these game are not out of the relm of reality in term's of competing for us.

Nobody is saying these games should not be scheduled, but a dose of reality should come in when scheduling these games.

If you want to play a Florida, do it the 1st game, not the 10th.
No need of getting your team busted up this late in the season on a LEGIT BCS National Title Contender that is smelling Crimson blood comming up in the SEC title game.

Play a N.C., or even South Carolina.
But playing team's like Florida this late for the Citadel make's about as much sense as JSU playing USC this late in the season or even at the start.

This game has TRAGIC OPRA written all over it.
Florida will have enough trouble impressing the voter's because this game is even on their schedule this late.
They are going to go off just in case some voter's think they need to fall a spot for playing ya'll this late.xsmhx

Remember what happened to Georgia when they won EARLY in the season.
They dropped because the competition was not up to BCS standards.xsmhx

[appmountaineer]

Even the best FCS team should not be scheduling Florida. This will be very ugly. Florida destroyed South Carolina. My hope is Florida uses this as an opportunity to play kids who do not see a lot of action... A game like this doesn't help anyone and shouldn't be played.


It'll still help Florida. They'll have a week off before the SEC championship game to prepare for Alabama. The backups will come in after the first quarter and take over.

[813Jag]

It'd be nice if The Citadel can rough up the Gates before next week. xreadx

[blueballs]

It'll still help Florida. They'll have a week off before the SEC championship game to prepare for Alabama. The backups will come in after the first quarter and take over.

UF plays at FSU the week after Citadel/before Alabammer.

[813Jag]

UF plays at FSU the week after Citadel/before Alabammer.
If the Noles play like they did last year it will be a week off. xlolx

[clenz]

Play a N.C.
UNC is actually pretty good this year. Granted that game would have been closer than this game would be, but still pretty brutal.

[MarkCCU]

I thought the Citadel put stuff in the Cadet's food to keep things like that from happening. xconfusedx

What that's stuff called? ElCid99 was telling me about it.

[Reign of Terrier]

All that is true and that is why we play USM and now Mississippi State.
Yep.......They should win but these game are not out of the relm of reality in term's of competing for us.

Nobody is saying these games should not be scheduled, but a dose of reality should come in when scheduling these games.

If you want to play a Florida, do it the 1st game, not the 10th.
No need of getting your team busted up this late in the season on a LEGIT BCS National Title Contender that is smelling Crimson blood comming up in the SEC title game.

Play a N.C., or even South Carolina.
But playing team's like Florida this late for the Citadel make's about as much sense as JSU playing USC this late in the season or even at the start.

This game has TRAGIC OPRA written all over it.
Florida will have enough trouble impressing the voter's because this game is even on their schedule this late.
They are going to go off just in case some voter's think they need to fall a spot for playing ya'll this late.xsmhx

Remember what happened to Georgia when they won EARLY in the season.
They dropped because the competition was not up to BCS standards.xsmhx

If Florida can't beat the Citadel they don't deserve to be in the BCS.

[kirkblitz]

citadel you better win this game!!!!!!!! represent the state of south carolina properly!

[apaladin]

I think this is a new scheduling thing for Florida. Scheduling SoCon teams between their last conference game and the Fla. St. game. Don't know who has this slot next year but App. St has it in '10 and Furman has it in '11.
To me this is no worse than scheduling a Sun Belt team, sorry ASU, no offense. :D I hope Citadel comes closer than the Lamecocks.

[SunCoastBlueHen]

What that's stuff called? ElCid99 was telling me about it.

I think it's called boner-b-gone, or something like that. :D

[blueballs]

What that's stuff called? ElCid99 was telling me about it.

Back in the old days it was called saltpeter, but they mave have a different concoction now. They'd better bring a double dose Saturday, because if the weather's nice those boys are going to see numbers and quality of trim they never thought possible at the swamp.

[jstate83]

If Florida can't beat the Citadel they don't deserve to be in the BCS.


Of course Florida will win the game.
Not beat, BEAT DOWN.xsmhx
Sorry............But that's the nature of the BCS Beast.
A mere WIN just won't cut it for Florida to hold onto that #4 spot in the voter's eye I'll gurantee it.


Georgia played and beat Georgia Southern and Central michigan with ease the 1st two games of the season and DROPPED out the #1 spot in the poll's because the voter's was not impressed.


BCS.

1 Alabama .9787
2 Texas Tech .9698
3 Texas .8911 ..............Plays Texas A@M
4 Florida .8755 .............Plays Citidel
5 Oklahoma .8388 .........Plays Texas Tech
6 USC .7873 ................Plays Notre dane