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Will Gators use Harvin as decoy?
The most anticipated matchup in the 17-year history of the Southeastern Conference championship game is only three days away, and the status of the best player in the best game remains uncertain. Will Florida junior Percy Harvin, who is recovering from an injury to his right ankle, line up for the No. 2 Gators (11-1) on Saturday in Atlanta against No. 1 Alabama (12-0), or will Harvin watch helplessly from the sideline? Whether Harvin is healthy enough to play Saturday or Meyer uses this multitalented playmaker as a decoy, Alabama's defense is preparing for Harvin the same way -- as if he had ungoverned access to his abilities.
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Well duh... of course Bama is gonna prepare for him at full strength. You don't think anyone has ever over-stated an injury before?
IamRightYouAreWrong
Florence , SC
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For sure/....
#00 Out On Bail-Sofa…
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Definitely he's a decoy. Really looking forward to this game. It should be a good one.
J. HOVA: BROOKLYN
Brooklyn, NY
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It all comes down to the Alabama secondary. If they cover well 'Bama wins... if not... Florida gets 35+ points.
eugenemcgirt
Nottingham , MD
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This story really makes no sense. If he is injured, why risk him at all? Its very easy to aggravate an ankle injury. So being a decoy makes no sense. If he's okay, then its a non-issue.
GoPSULions
Monroe, GA
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Harvin really is hurt, and I do not expect him to play much outside of a few screen passes in the first half.
The game is on Tebow, Demps, Rainey, and Louis Murphy. Alabama will not score more than 20. Can the Gators score 20 in the first half?
And Meyer doesn't believe in injuries. He has guys who are on injured reserve carry boulders around the stadium. I read this two years ago. Doesn't that sound fun?
gatorlonghorn
Washington, DC
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Yep yep
The TRUTH
Someplacein, OH
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I've been hearing over and over and over that #1, #2, and #3 receivers - not much drop off, so if that's true, how could using his as a decoy really change anything?
Joekidd1992
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Decoy it the dumbest statement. Harvin doesn't play the entire game anyway. He's a phenom, but he is one player. Tebow would be an entirely different story.
Get Bama into an 8 man front, out of nickel, and they get torched. Keeping Cody occupied with one lineman is key. If it takes two or three to keep him out of the backfield, we are in for a battle.
Also, if Bama is able to run up the middle, the game will be significantly shorter.
GatorBaitor
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Initially I thought UF had this game. But the more I think about it, Bama is in perfect position to pull this off. Saban may be the devil, but he gets the job done.
D. SLIQ
Rocky Mount , NC
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Yes, I believe so. Even if Harvin doesn't play, we have lots of weapons to prevent Bama from focusing just on Tebow. I wouldn't dismiss Bama from scoring 20 (I've been saying 45-21), but they certainly won't get much more than that. And there is NO WAY we don't score at least 30.
But, like others , I can't wait for this game - I just think I'll enjoy it a heckuva lot more than Bama fans...
GatorSwamp
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For once Im rooting for the Gators...at least after they spanked us last week...
The Gators are unstoppable this year.
sdumper
Douglasville , GA
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Intriguing indeed!
The TRUTH
Someplacein, OH
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The only Percy I respect is a MISTER PERCY SLEDGE!!!!!!!!!
The TRUTH
Someplacein, OH
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Going with Florida. Have been since day 1. They really look good week in and week out.
J. HOVA: BROOKLYN
Brooklyn, NY
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louis murphy is the biggest joke NCAA football has EVER seen.
svt.
Total Comments (2035)
the gators are NEVER unstoppable. can i have some of what you are smoking? remember ole miss? remember those young miami hurricanes that held them to 9-3 going in to the 4th quarter at the swamp? yea.. they are vulerable like everyone else.
svt.
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vulnerable too..
svt.
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Lets hope he does a crossing patten and gets a WES WELKer Hello....from the Safeties, on first down.
alohabob
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There he is.....you know svtjer is always good for a little unbias, Gator love comment...
G8R Freak
Panama City, FL
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