OFFICIAL UCF game week discussion thread

[GTRules]

We had a new coach and were completely changing systems. What was their excuse?

One of their starters broke a nail watching hurricane coverage on TV.

 

[GTRules]

I don’t doubt they’re good, but we have Heisman caliber QB behind an NFL o-line and a defense slightly better than the ‘76 Steelers. Also our 4th string RB would start for Alabama.

And all because of the money from graduate athletic fees.

 

[gtchief]

Really hope this game turns into a highlight reel for our running backs

 

[OptionsJacket]

Really hope this game turns into a highlight reel for our QB

Fixed that for ya! Jeff gonna be slinging it and have all day against their soft DL
(We'll have a great running day too)

 

[GoGATech]

Jordan Mason ATL!

Woot woot

Ehh. That doesn't necessarily mean anything.

 

[smokey_wasp]

Ehh. That doesn't necessarily mean anything.

Seems like injuries only keep you off ATL if they are season-ending or widely known/reported on.

 

[cyptomcat]

Ehh. That doesn't necessarily mean anything.

Seems like injuries only keep you off ATL if they are season-ending or widely known/reported on.

I see, oh well. It is what it is...

 

[vapspwi]

Just because I was curious, I looked up UCF versus P5 schools (and recent common opponents) over the last 5 years.

They're 4-6 versus P5 since 2015 (2-1 at home, 1-4 away, 1-1 neutral).
Since 2017 when they got good, they are 4-2 versus P5 (2-0 at home, 1-1 away, 1-1 neutral).

Seems like they're better at home than on the road (but with the reduced crowd, there's not much home field advantage to be had this week). Seems like they've feasted on .500 and below P5 teams, other than that Auburn bowl win (but it's hard to know where we stack up - we may well be a sub-.500 P5 team this year).

Against shared opponents last year, they were WAY better than us offensively and comparable defensively.

So, they're pretty good but shouldn't scare an average-or-better P5 team, particularly when UCF is on the road. The primary wildcard is that we're still in the middle of our rebuild and don't really know if we're any good yet. (Other factors, like injuries, and the fact that this is our second game while it's their first, might also factor into things.) This game will be an interesting yardstick. Beat UCF and we might be a bowl team. Lose to them and we're probably sub-.500 again.

2019 (10-3)
Beat Stanford (4-8) at home 45-27
Lost to Pitt (8-5) away 35-34 (GT lost to Pitt at home 20-10)

Beat Temple away 63-21 (GT lost to Temple away 24-2)​

Beat USF at home 34-7 (GT beat USF at home 14-10)​

2018 (12-1)
Beat Pitt (7-7) at home 45-14 (GT lost to Pitt away 24-19)
Lost to #6 LSU (10-3) 40-32 in a bowl game (without UCF's starting QB)

Beat USF away 38-10 (GT lost to USF away 49-38)​

2017 (13-0)
Ducked GT at home due to light breeze
Beat Maryland (4-8) away 38-10
Beat #7 Auburn (10-4) 34-27 in a bowl game

2016 (6-7)
Lost to #5 Michigan (10-3) away 51-14
Lost to Maryland (6-7) at home 30-24 (2 OT)

2015 (0-12)
Lost to Stanford (12-2) away 31-7
Lost to South Carolina (3-9) away 31-14

JRjr

 

[gt2690b]

I am married to a UCF grad.....

pics?

 

[BrentwoodJacket]

Ehh. That doesn't necessarily mean anything.

If that is the case, I am surprised we do not have another RB above the line. Only four ATL with two of those with potential issues seems to be risky.

 

[OptionsJacket]

If that is the case, I am surprised we do not have another RB above the line. Only four ATL with two of those with potential issues seems to be risky.

We'll know during warmups

 

[thegtstunner08]

Win TOP and we win. Can't let them get in any rhythm on offense.

 

[GoGATech]

If that is the case, I am surprised we do not have another RB above the line. Only four ATL with two of those with potential issues seems to be risky.

We'll likely see a running back that is not listed on the ATL chart get some playing time.

 

[ramblin_wreck08]

We'll likely see a running back that is not listed on the ATL chart get some playing time.

Griffin/Smith is a heck of a 1-2 punch. Sure we can hope Mason and Gibbs are a go, but we’ll be just fine if not.

 

[joeye]

2017 (13-0)
Ducked GT at home due to light breeze

Now that‘s funny

 

[JJacket]

Holy öööö. Parking lots open at 1:30? They ain't ööööing around

 

[wishbone]

Cold.

 

[wishbone]

 

[JJacket]

Official bird of ATL is the crane