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Stats Don't Lie: Tim Tebow Is a Better Downfield Passer Than Sam Bradford
There is perception. And there is reality. The perception is that Sam Bradford is a do-it-all NFL prototype passer, while Tim Tebow is just a fullback who gets by as a college passer...
Written by Nick Harvey about 2 days ago 23 comments -
Florida and Oklahoma Streaking Into Title Game: Who Survives?
Florida and Oklahoma meet in Miami on Jan. 8, 2009 to play for the BCS Title. It is appropriate (but not expected—see LSU last year, for example) that the Sooners and Gators enter the game as two of the hottest teams in the nation...
Written by Nick Harvey about 10 days ago 15 comments -
The All-Important Statistic: Third Down Defense (A Florida Case Study)
Early this year I wrote an article detailing my thoughts on the 2007 Florida Gators' defensive struggles. As I discussed in the article, solid third down defense is one of the most important aspects of a championship caliber team...
Written by Nick Harvey about 2 months ago 11 comments -
First Quarter Progress Report on My Preseason Predictions
Prior to the start of the season, I published an article detailing my top 10 predictions for the 2008 season. Because roughly one quarter of the season is in the books, I've decided to do a quick progress report on these predictions...
Written by Nick Harvey about 3 months ago 3 comments -
The Experience Equation: Florida Gators Face Many Green Gunslingers
Recently, I've heard several commentators downplay the Florida Gators' early season success by pointing out that Florida has faced two teams with first-time starters at quarterback...
Written by Nick Harvey about 4 months ago 17 comments -
Piece of (Cup)cake: Predicting Week One of the College Football Season
Finally, Week One of the 2008 NCAA football season is upon us. We're all thoroughly excited for another crazy year like 2007 (especially LSU fans). With the season so close, it is only natural that I make my picks for the first week of action...
Written by Nick Harvey about 4 months ago 23 comments -
Florida Has the Most Talented Backfield in the SEC
One of the keys to winning a championship is having a productive and reliable running game. The last two national champions were SEC teams that employed diverse rushing attacks, featuring not ...
Written by Nick Harvey about 4 months ago 22 comments -
Ten Predictions for the 2008 NCAA Football Season
In anticipation of the 2008 season kicking off less than four weeks from now, I have decided to compile a list of predictions. Bash them if you want, but I'd bet that I get at least one right...
Written by Nick Harvey about 5 months ago 60 comments -
Florida Gators' Third Down Defense Will Determine 2008 Success (UPDATED!)
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR UPDATE) Flashback to fall 2007. It's 3rd-and-12 in a close game. Tim Tebow and the dynamic Florida offense are on the sideline. If you're a Florida Gator fan, you're as nervous as Dick Cheney's hunting partner...
Written by Nick Harvey about 5 months ago 5 comments -
Darkhorse Heisman Hopefuls: Players in the shadows of Heisman-worthy teammates
Every year you see hundreds of Heisman predictions from various publications, blogs and websites. The majority of these prognosticators are choosing popular names like Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno, Ohio St...
Written by Nick Harvey about 5 months ago 14 comments
