SEC East Champs Baby! The magnitude of this win for the state of the program for years to come should not be underestimated. But for now, let's enjoy the victory and win the next 3.
Obviously Lattimore and Garcia played spectacularly, but who else had a big time performance?
1) Brandon Davis-Who's he you say? Davis is a walk-on DB who wears #23 and plays on special teams. He was the one flying down the field with the cast on his right hand. Davis landed some huge hits and his energy was infective.
2) T.J. Johnson-The knee had to be bothering him, but the big center from Aynor never let it show as he moved the highly touted Gator DTs out of the way for Marcus all night. Don't discount his impact on the almost complete absence of missed assignments by his linemates, as Johnson made the correct line calls all game. To do this in a hostile venue like The Swamp is extra special.
3) Devin Taylor-You can't coach height is usually a basketball coach's line, but Taylor finally used his 6'7" frame to bat down some passes. Taylor's size and pass rush helped keep John Brantley out of rhythm.
4) Patrick Dimarco-Dimarco is the best blocking fullback the SEC has seen since UGA's Brandon Southerland.
5) Coach Ellis Johnson-Finally, an aggressive pass rush scheme! It worked so well that Clary's all over the state will be screaming, "I told you so" all week. Great job with the mental mindset of the D. After the Arkansas debacle, they could have folded up shop, but Johnson made sure the opposite occurred. They were confident, passionate, technically sound, and inspired.
Beat Troy!
