Another week, same story: Florida fans continue to be upset about Todd Grantham’s defense
By Adam Spencer
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Stop us if you’ve heard this one — Florida fans are upset at DC Todd Grantham for the Gators struggling on that side of the ball.
You probably said “stop” as soon as you hit “Grantham,” right? Well, what if we told you the Gators are continuing to struggle defensively against Texas A&M and fans continue to be mad at Grantham?
That’s the case on Saturday afternoon, with Florida holding a 21-17 halftime lead in College Station. If they’re leading, what’s the problem?
Well, the Aggies are converting long 3rd downs (3rd-and-Grantham, if you will) like they’re the easiest things in the world and already have a 94-yard touchdown drive.
Here are some of the reactions to the Gators’ defensive struggles thus far:
In year 3 of Mullen, the offense is playing at an elite level and the defense has gotten worse and is abysmal this year. They’ve recruited really well on defense and yet they keep getting worse. Grantham isn’t the answer
— Derek Tyson (@DerekJTyson) October 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/Coded_Everyone/status/1314974598459469825
So again Grantham’s defense is 0-for-4 on 3rd down. He’s soooooooooooooo overrated.
— Derek Tyson (@DerekJTyson) October 10, 2020
When our offense scores but then I realize I have to watch Grantham’s defense. pic.twitter.com/Ft2SZEanw9
— T (@tdgator9) October 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/VerneFUNquist/status/1314973616551976961
I would just straight up fire Grantham after this game. Promote Turner to DC and bring Paul Pasqualoni from off the field to DL coach. Can’t be any worse than the disaster that is our Grantham defense this season.
— Hammersuit (@the_Hammersuit) October 10, 2020
Todd Grantham let this team score 24 points last week pic.twitter.com/YcqzfoUNht
— Charlie Parker (@cmparker999) October 10, 2020
Real talk how do we fire grantham? Dan gotta be the one to do it? Can we sign a petition?
— daisy✨ (@mdaisy129) October 10, 2020
Will things turn around in the second half? Based on the way it has gone this season, don’t count on it.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
