It may just be wishful thinking but when I read the comments below, it tells me we may be catching the gators at a better time than I thought we would. We knew they would be vulnerable, but it seems like they're struggling with identity under the new coach and their chemistry is off. And I don't think he can get it corrected in 1 week. I'm glad they beat ECU because they could be coming in angry and desperate if they had lost. The stars are aligning and now is the time to end one of the most ridiculous losing streaks in NCAA football history - 28 consecutive losses - now that's embarrassing. This, in my opinion, is the biggest game of the season. If we win this one, our confidence will be at an all-time high.
ARTICLE - McElwain called his players "entitled," adding that it was clear they weren't ready to play earlier in the week when about 30 players showed up for practice Monday without their ankles taped.
Two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties after second-half touchdowns really set him off. He ripped defensive lineman Joey Ivie and running back Kelvin Taylor on the sideline and was still hot well after the final whistle.
"Embarrassing. We didn't deserve to win that ball game," McElwain said. "Our lack of discipline and understanding of how you play the game crept up, and it was embarrassing. We've got a long ways to go. It starts with understanding selfish acts hurt the team and will be dealt with. And it's not how it's going to be around here anymore."
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ARTICLE - McElwain called his players "entitled," adding that it was clear they weren't ready to play earlier in the week when about 30 players showed up for practice Monday without their ankles taped.
Two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties after second-half touchdowns really set him off. He ripped defensive lineman Joey Ivie and running back Kelvin Taylor on the sideline and was still hot well after the final whistle.
"Embarrassing. We didn't deserve to win that ball game," McElwain said. "Our lack of discipline and understanding of how you play the game crept up, and it was embarrassing. We've got a long ways to go. It starts with understanding selfish acts hurt the team and will be dealt with. And it's not how it's going to be around here anymore."
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