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ian HardmanSep 22, 2008

56-10, 26-3, 30-6, and there are still doubters out there that think the gators are not championship material. ย Yes Tim Tebow the super sophomore Heisman winner doesn't have a rushing touchdown, and only through for 96 yards against Tennessee. ย Look deeper than the stats and all the numbers on the offensive side, and look at Tebow as a quarterback and the defensive/special teams of the gators. ย That defense has only given up two touchdowns all year, and only 19 points through three games. ย Thats about six points a game. ย It's plain and simple-the offense has not had to do as much. ย Tebow doesn't need to have 300 yards passing and 5 touchdowns a game becasue the defense can't stop anybody. ย Those days are over. ย Granted the gators have played against three first year starting quarterbacks, but this defense is older, better, and much more confident. ย Brandon James has two punt return touchdowns and is just flat out amazing every time he touches the ball. ย Tebow is managing the game instead of putting it on his shoulders and taking complete control. ย He is doing exactly what he needs to do. ย Move the ball, get first downs, get that offense in position to score, and most importantly-not turning the ball over. ย That last point goes along with the whole team-NO TURNOVERS!! ย That is being smart and efficient with the ball. ย Yes it took until the fourth quarter to get past nine points against Miami, but if it hadn't been for a procedure call on a touchdown pass, Florida would have scored 30 points in that game. ย They do need to get more sound on the offensive side of the ball. ย But as the season goes on the timing will fix itself. ย Moody is coming into his own, Harvin is 100%, and all the other playmakers are using their unbelievable speed to create mis-matches. ย I recall something that happened in 2006. ย A Florida team that had an awesome front seven and an All-American at safety and on the other side a sputtering offense and that team won a national championship. ย Its hard to comprehend that there are doubters about this gator offense who has scored practically 30 points a game. ย This offense is a hundred times better than that one was two years ago, and this defense, maybe not as good, is playing with a lot of confidence. ย As the SEC schedule starts heating up we will see when that timing comes around, and when it does florida can only get better, and they are pretty darn good now.ย