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| Wednesday, January 3 Why did the Gators lose? ESPN.com |
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We asked you to breakdown Tuesday night's game. What was the difference? What player(s) and/or plays had the biggest impact in the 'Canes 37-20 win? Here's what you had to say: Let's give credit where it is due. Miami has a very good team. They are solid at most positions and they play smart football. The Miami coaches had the team prepared. Tim Gysan Jacksonville, Fla.
The two celebration calls against the Gators killed all of their momentum and energy. I have not seen anything like that called all year. Once the emotion was stolen, the Gators really had no chance. I hate to say it, but I believe with better officiating the Gators would have won this game. Chris Shaw Largo, Fla.
Steve Spurrier is another John Cooper. He will always have a winning season but will be average against his state rivals and in bowl games. His teams are also poor when on the road against ranked opponents. D. Barlow Huntsville, Ala.
Florida lost because Miami has the ability to control the ball. The rushing stats are misleading in that Miami held onto the ball the second half when they needed to, limiting Florida to fewer chances. Turnovers were big too. Miami's flexibility to effectively run and pass to keep possession was the difference in the game. Larry Chapel Hill, N.C.
Two questionable unsportsmanlike penalties, two dropped passes and one muffed interception in the end zone were turn around plays. Other than that Florida wins. Howard Chesneau Buford, Ga.
The Florida Gators lost for the same reason they lose most big game contests. All the blame lies on the coach's shoulders. Make no mistake about it, Steve Spurrier has a great football mind, but he continues to let his teams make critical mistakes when it counts most. Steve Atlanta
The turning point was the roughing-the-passer penalty in the third quarter. With no penalty, Miami would have had 3rd and 22 and may not have converted. They were also almost out of field goal range. Instead they had 1st and 10 from the 20 and went on to score a touchdown. The momentum shifted away from the Gators and they never got it back. Harvey Honolulu
The Gators made too many mental mistakes. Miami did not make many mistakes. It's that simple. Donald Staley Birmingham, Ala. |
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