The Florida Gators will have a tremendous defense this year. They have 9 starters back , including all four D-backs, and the top six linebackers. Let's not forget that their head coach, Will Muschamp, made his rep as as a very good defensive coordinator, so, I have little doubt that the Gator defense will give almost all their opponents trouble. (I will mention now that I also have doubts about Muschamp as a head coach. His success as an outstanding D-Coordinator may not mean he can handle the pressure-cooker the Florida head coach will always face).
It's their offense that I think prevents them from being a national contender. They have a pretty strong offensive line( four starters back), but, new starters at the running back positions( they lost versatile RBs in Demps and Rainey) and at QB, and, a fairly weak returning, receiving corps make the Gators an SEC question mark.
Keep in mind, the Gators still recruit great athletes(e.g.their projected starter at QB, Jeff Driskel, was the #1 QB recruit his senior year in HS), and will overpower their weaker opponents( I hope they, and every other SEC team kicks A&M's butt. The Gators play them Sept.8th). I just think their inexperienced offense will cost them in the SEC East and in the national title picture.
Their game against an under-rated Tennessee squad on Sept. 15th will be an important indicator for Gator success in 2012.
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