The Florida Gators have the advance portion of the equation down, and now Jim McElwain’s club needs to survive four more games to have a shot at the final advancement. David Waters of GatorSportsRadio.com joins MarkRogersTV to break down Florida’s offensive woes following a painful 9-7 win over Vandy that wrapped up the SEC East.
Like any offense, it starts at quarterback. Following a productive outing in his first start at LSU, Treon Harris seems to be regressing. The sophomore hit on just 12 of 24 passes for 158 yards vs the Commodores. David brings some suggestions on how to make the offense more comfortable for Harris’ skill set.
Kelvin Taylor could only budge Vandy for 47 yards on 17 carries. The Gators woeful 275 yards of total offense included a non-existent 57 yards in the second half. Florida also lost three fumbles after entering the game with one of the nation’s top turnover rates at +13.
A struggling offense can be picked up by a kicker who threatens the scoreboard once inside the 50. Florida carries even greater concerns in the kicking game with walk-on dental student Neil MacInnes missing an extra point. Ironically, the discarded Austin Hardin picked up the pieces with the game-winner from 43 yards.
Do the Gators have the answers with an improving South Carolina team on deck and Florida State in the finale before the SEC Title Game?
Fixing Florida’s Offense – Gators Update
Mark brings a passionate view and analytical eye to college football discussion. A 3-time Associated Press Mississippi Sportscaster of the year, Mark owns 23 years of anchor, reporting, producing and management experience in local and network television at ESPN, WCBI and WNCO. During that time, Mark covered several SEC championship games, bowl games, College World Series and a Final Four. Mark’s interview subjects range from Peyton Manning, Jerry Rice, Brett Favre, Archie Griffin to Vince Gill and Robin Roberts. Mark currently displays his skills on his Youtube Channel, MarkRogersTV which houses over 1600 college football videos with opinion and analysis, and also interviews with current coaches including Tommy Tuberville and Sonny Dykes.
GAINESVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 15: Treon Harris #3 of the Florida Gators attempts a pass during the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
