The Gators are still reeling from a Homecoming loss to Vanderbilt, the first loss to the Commodores in nearly a quarter century, and first home loss to them since World War II.
The Gators have fallen pretty far.
Offense: (Rankings)
Total Offense yd/g: 112th (SEC: 14th)
Total Offense yds/play: 112th (SEC 14th)
(ahead of only Idaho, Southern Mississippi, Wake Forest, Iowa State, Tulane, Massachusetts, Virginia, Kansas, South Florida, Connecticut, Purdue, Miami (Ohio), Florida International)
Rushing yards: 87th (SEC: 13th)
Passing yards: 103rd (SEC: 13th)
Total No. of Plays: 90th (SEC 11th)
Sacks Allowed: 109th (12th)
First downs: 89th (SEC: 11th)
Tackles for Loss Allowed: 111th (SEC: 14th)
3rd down conversions: 53rd (SEC: 8th)
Defense: (Rankings)
Total Defense yd/g: 5th (SEC: 1st)
Total Defense yd/play: 12th (SEC: 1st)
Rushing defense: 15th (SEC: 2nd)
Passing Defense: 5th (SEC: 1st)
Total No. of Plays Allowed: 4th (SEC: 2nd)
Sacks: 85th (SEC: 10th)
Tackles for Loss 101st (SEC: 12th)
First downs allowed: 6th (SEC: 2nd)
3rd down conversions allowed: 10th (SEC: 1st)
Turnover margin: 76th (SEC: 11th)
Time of Possession: 1st (SEC: 1st)
Summary over 9 games:
* We can take pride in knowing the Gator defense is still, on paper, the most productive in the SEC.
* Our eyes do not deceive us: the Gators have the least productive offense in the SEC and are barely more productive than five bottom-dwelling teams.
* The much maligned OL officially gives up the most TFL in the SEC and 3rd most sacks.
* The Gator offense leads the nation in time of possession but ranks only 90th nationally in number of plays run. Lesson: TOP is only important when the offense is producing.
* Turnover margin: The Gators cannot win games without taking care of the football! The Gators are 0-4 under Muschamp when the TO margin is +3 or more.
* The Gators D is good at defending passively, but not aggressively. They do not generate many sacks or tackles for loss.
* The team is in trouble and has little hope of improving regardless of whether they fire Muschamp or Pease. Good luck enjoying the rest of the season. Support your team, but keep your expectations low and your booze handy.
The Gators have fallen pretty far.
Offense: (Rankings)
Total Offense yd/g: 112th (SEC: 14th)
Total Offense yds/play: 112th (SEC 14th)
(ahead of only Idaho, Southern Mississippi, Wake Forest, Iowa State, Tulane, Massachusetts, Virginia, Kansas, South Florida, Connecticut, Purdue, Miami (Ohio), Florida International)
Rushing yards: 87th (SEC: 13th)
Passing yards: 103rd (SEC: 13th)
Total No. of Plays: 90th (SEC 11th)
Sacks Allowed: 109th (12th)
First downs: 89th (SEC: 11th)
Tackles for Loss Allowed: 111th (SEC: 14th)
3rd down conversions: 53rd (SEC: 8th)
Defense: (Rankings)
Total Defense yd/g: 5th (SEC: 1st)
Total Defense yd/play: 12th (SEC: 1st)
Rushing defense: 15th (SEC: 2nd)
Passing Defense: 5th (SEC: 1st)
Total No. of Plays Allowed: 4th (SEC: 2nd)
Sacks: 85th (SEC: 10th)
Tackles for Loss 101st (SEC: 12th)
First downs allowed: 6th (SEC: 2nd)
3rd down conversions allowed: 10th (SEC: 1st)
Turnover margin: 76th (SEC: 11th)
Time of Possession: 1st (SEC: 1st)
Summary over 9 games:
* We can take pride in knowing the Gator defense is still, on paper, the most productive in the SEC.
* Our eyes do not deceive us: the Gators have the least productive offense in the SEC and are barely more productive than five bottom-dwelling teams.
* The much maligned OL officially gives up the most TFL in the SEC and 3rd most sacks.
* The Gator offense leads the nation in time of possession but ranks only 90th nationally in number of plays run. Lesson: TOP is only important when the offense is producing.
* Turnover margin: The Gators cannot win games without taking care of the football! The Gators are 0-4 under Muschamp when the TO margin is +3 or more.
* The Gators D is good at defending passively, but not aggressively. They do not generate many sacks or tackles for loss.
* The team is in trouble and has little hope of improving regardless of whether they fire Muschamp or Pease. Good luck enjoying the rest of the season. Support your team, but keep your expectations low and your booze handy.