Tebow on Urban Meyer-Ohio State rumors : First-and-Orange is the authority on the latest breaking news and analysis about the Denver Broncos, written by Mike Klis, Lindsay Jones and Jeff Legwold. As everyone gets ready for the holiday tomorrow, it’s been all FSU and a lot of Urban Meyer mixed in. Looking ahead to the game this weekend, it will be important for both quarterbacks looking for a signature win this season.
Florida State’s EJ Manuel has two to his name in his career, being named the MVP of the 2010 Gator Bowl and leading the Seminoles to a win over Clemson last season. But John Brantley has 22 starts under his belt with no signature wins to his name.
Of the 14 games the Gators have won with Brantley as the starter, its difficult to find any where he was the difference between winning and losing vs. a good team. The best win of his career as a starter is arguably vs. Georgia last season, and injuries have limited his impact this season. So, this week’s game vs. FSU is his last real chance. The Gators (6-5) will go to a bowl, but beating a mediocre team out of conference wouldn’t be as impressive as beating a rival.
Urban Meyer to OSU: Former Florida coach Urban Meyer released a statement this morning refuting reports that he’s headed to Ohio State, but The Columbus Dispatch cites two OSU officials who say an announcement is coming next week. The New York Times also reports that Meyer’s hiring is closer to completion.
Charlie Weis dealing with hip pain: Although Florida offensive coordinator Charlie Weis has been dealing with hip pain for a while, he said he intends to keep coaching. Weis will get the hip checked out after the season, but for now is using a cane.
Defending Tebow: With Denver QB Tim Tebow improving to 4-1 this season as a starter, the critics haven’t stop. Of course, they probably haven’t since he was at Florida. But The New Yorker defends the former Gator.
Breaking down Florida-FSU: With the big game this weekend, FSU writer Coley Harvey and I broke down the matchup with CineSports’ Noah Coslov. Spoiler alert – we both thought the Seminoles would win.
Coming up: Florida’s availability is done for the week, so it’ll be a little quiet here until game day. Morning reads is taking a holiday break, so enjoy some turkey and we’ll be back on Saturday.
Florida State’s EJ Manuel has two to his name in his career, being named the MVP of the 2010 Gator Bowl and leading the Seminoles to a win over Clemson last season. But John Brantley has 22 starts under his belt with no signature wins to his name.
Of the 14 games the Gators have won with Brantley as the starter, its difficult to find any where he was the difference between winning and losing vs. a good team. The best win of his career as a starter is arguably vs. Georgia last season, and injuries have limited his impact this season. So, this week’s game vs. FSU is his last real chance. The Gators (6-5) will go to a bowl, but beating a mediocre team out of conference wouldn’t be as impressive as beating a rival.
Urban Meyer to OSU: Former Florida coach Urban Meyer released a statement this morning refuting reports that he’s headed to Ohio State, but The Columbus Dispatch cites two OSU officials who say an announcement is coming next week. The New York Times also reports that Meyer’s hiring is closer to completion.
Charlie Weis dealing with hip pain: Although Florida offensive coordinator Charlie Weis has been dealing with hip pain for a while, he said he intends to keep coaching. Weis will get the hip checked out after the season, but for now is using a cane.
Defending Tebow: With Denver QB Tim Tebow improving to 4-1 this season as a starter, the critics haven’t stop. Of course, they probably haven’t since he was at Florida. But The New Yorker defends the former Gator.
Breaking down Florida-FSU: With the big game this weekend, FSU writer Coley Harvey and I broke down the matchup with CineSports’ Noah Coslov. Spoiler alert – we both thought the Seminoles would win.
Coming up: Florida’s availability is done for the week, so it’ll be a little quiet here until game day. Morning reads is taking a holiday break, so enjoy some turkey and we’ll be back on Saturday.
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