College Football: Way Too Early SEC Bowl Predictions for ’15
By Lee Wardlaw
Jan 3, 2015; Birmingham, AL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) makes a game saving interception against the East Carolina Pirates during the second half for the 2015 Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. The Florida Gators defeated the East Carolina Pirates 28-20. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Independence Bowl: Florida
Someone had to be at the bottom of the list, so we apologize to the fans of the Florida Gators. The Louisiana based bowl game wishes LSU’s name would come calling, but we don’t see that happening anytime soon.
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The defense should be rock solid with seven returning starters, featured by standout defensive lineman Jon Bullard and All-SEC cornerback star Vernon Hargreaves.
Consequently, the Gators should figure it out before things get ugly on offense. There are just four returning starters and one of them isn’t even guaranteed a starting quarterback job in Jim McElwain’s restructured offense.
The quarterback battle is between Treon Harris and true freshman Will Grier, who “fits McElwain’s pro-style offense, but lacks college experience”.
The offensive line starts four underclassmen and lacks depth. If Grier can stay in the pocket and feed the ball to running back Kevin Taylor and receiver DeMarcus Robinson consistently, UF will have a shot at a better postseason game.
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