Gators focused on Vols running game

[O-town Gator]

"Florida coach Urban Meyer makes it clear how the Gators hope to beat Tennessee on Saturday.

"To win this game on defense, we've got to stop the run," Meyer said after Tuesday's practice.

Linebacker Ryan Stamper agrees: "They run a lot. I don't think I've seen a team run as much as they do, especially the UCLA game (a 19-15 Vols' lost last week). That's all they did was run the ball. I'm pretty much thinking they are going to come in and run the ball, shove it down our throats."

That's actually a strategy UF's defense won't mind.

"We pretty much love it," said Stamper of running teams "I feel like if a team is running the ball . . . if you just stop the run, I think we have a shot."

Link: http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090916/SPORTS0404/909160334/1002

 

[Leakfan12]

Of course stop the running game and force Crompton to throw a lot.

 

[MahxFahn]

I think we're up to the challenge.................

-The Gator defense has paced the SEC in total rushing yards allowed
(5,141) during Meyer’s tenure and is the only team in the conference
allowing less than 100 yards rushing per game in that span.

Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed (SEC - since 2005)
1. Florida ............................... 93.5
2. Alabama ..........................................101.3
3. LSU...................................................102.7
4. Georgia ............................................121.9
5. Tennessee ........................................124.5

Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed (nation - since 2005)
1. TCU ...................................................78.8
2. Penn State ..........................................90.1
3. Boston College ..................................90.3
4. Texas ..................................................92.6
5. Florida ............................... 93.5
6. Ohio State ..........................................93.8
7. USC ....................................................96.4
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