Florida CB Jalen Tabor takes his Tennessee hate on Finebaum
Florida cornerback Jalen Tabor is still tired of hearing the hype surrounding SEC East rival Tennessee. The junior, who has spoken out against the Vols as the division favorite all offseason, joined the Paul Finebaum Show Thursday and, no surprise, continued to throw shade at Tennessee.
"It's been the same thing happening for 11 years. The greatest indication of the future is the past" – @_31Flavorz
on #UFvsUT— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) August 11, 2016
“It’s really all you guys (the media) picking Tennessee to win the East…I know I’m just a player but I really don’t see it” – @_31Flavorz
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) August 11, 2016
"Tennessee has come close 2 years in a row but close only works in horseshoes" – @_31Flavorz
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) August 11, 2016
Tennessee was selected to win the East division in a poll conducted at SEC Media Days. Tabor’s Gators were picked to finish second and received 57 first-place votes, which was 168 less than the Vols.
As Tabor noted, Florida holds an 11-game winning streak in the annual rivalry, despite being challenged by Tennessee in the last two meetings. The Vols will get their chance to avenge those loses and Tabor’s trash talk when they host the Gators at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 24.
Looking forward to this one. Came down to a single play last year in the swamp. Not sure why gator fans are so confident. It’s the same team that should’ve beat you in their house and you have more questions this year than last. Enjoy the streak now while you can.
Came down to a single play? How about the 3 fumbles 2 were clear as day and weren’t reviewed? UFs defense played terrible the majority of the game they couldn’t tackle anything… Not to mention we had an offensive line that was HS caliber… we had more questions at that point of the season then we have now. This team has weapons and a qb who knows the offense… UT has a mental complex if the game is close in the 4th then count on UT to blow it
More questions then than you do now? You had a solid QB, who evidently was solid due to PEDs, but solid nonetheless and now you have a QB on his third school after not panning out at his first two stops. The only reason it was close last season was Florida somehow managed to convert on a crazy number of fourth downs and that, I believe, played a large part in changing to Shoop.
He wasn’t even the starter til Harris got suspended so yes until that game UF had more questions
Exactly! We punished BOTH Fla. and Bama in THEIR houses…! We are even more balanced and stronger this year and they are coming to Neyland a much weaker squad then we pulverized last year.. Yet they are going to “win” lmfao! Been posting all week, its all they have is a false sense of safety, feeln the “will” win because the “always” win… They got very lucky last year, as did Bama… Tennessee is very much back as many are about to see!!!
For someone who isn’t worried about us he sure is paying us a lot of attention….
At this point, I say let him keep talking. It’s only adding more fuel to our fire. We have no grounds for trash talk or debate with Florida anyway. If we want them to shut up, win the damn game and it’ll be over with.
They are scared to death! Lol
The funniest thing, IMO, is that the past only matters depending on which side you’re standing on. You ask a gator about UT or UGA and they’ll tell you why they are gonna win again this year, but ask about FSU’s dominance, and they get all defensive and tell you that last year doesn’t matter.
I actually agree with that. Last year doesn’t matter. This season is a new season and everyone’s record is 0-0.
FSU’s dominance is the result of elite talent and solid coaching that gets the job done – something UT has yet to figure out under Butch.
Just looked at your profile, what are you 12?
Get the f*ck off of you parents computer.
they lead the fsu series by like 20 theyve had the gators number for 4 years now , i wouldnt call it dominance but 11 in a row . thats dominance
Tabor is just adding fuel to the fire. Making himself look unprofessional and cocky. Fine by me #GoVols
Tabor is a loudmouth, little punk and he’s about to get a Big Orange smack in the mouth come September 24th in Knoxville.
Shoulda had one last year too, but our coaching staff blew that game. (Don’t get me started on that one…)
We don’t have room to talk and I am glad we aren’t. Let him run his mouth all he wants. The play on the field will settle this. If UT beats them, it will be interesting to see what he has to say after.
It’s funny to read all the Florida fans and Media predicting Tennessee to win the SEC East and possibly could make a playoff run…. As the season approaches, Im gaining more respect for the Vols coaching staff and Veteran players for keeping a muzzle on things.. Seems like Tennessee is aggrevating opponents by not responding to trash talk.
They can’t really respond until they prove on the field that guys like Tabor need to stfu.
I wouldn’t mind Tabor getting embarrassed on a few plays to bring him some humility. But I also recognize he’s responding to what others (media) are saying…the two feed eachother.
Do I expect to win? No. But I believe we can win – either team can. We didn’t deserve the win, IMO the last 2 yrs but TN found a way to lose. TN needs to fix that before FL returns to winning on its own merit (I have no idea when either may happen).
You can go ahead and exchange your gator head logo for a generic SEC one. UF doesn’t need half-hearted fans who want to see them humbled.
UT keeping their mouths shut simply means they still lack the mental side of the game. Swagger is an outstanding way to gain an advantage over your opponent. Look what Spurrier did on a consistent basis to UT.
Lmao, you just showed your youth with the Spurrier comment! Those games were back and forth , he NEVER consistently beat Tn. … Those were the Fulmer days for gods sakes!!! Infact he kept his word and quit Florida after he allowed Tn. to hand his ass to him in the swamp! Spurriers hatred go way back, back to when UT dissed him… But, you are a boy and are clueless so I wont overstimulate the 3 brain cells in your head that the Florida heat/humidity has yet to fry out!!!
actaully id put money that the team would love to talk but realize theyve been the bottom of the sec for years
Yes it is good to be back as a dominant power where Tn. belongs… Reminds me of ’98 when we won the National Championship against FSU…! That was awesome game! They had fun beating FSU… Oh wait , my bad, its been like what 4 years or so since Florida has been able to beat FSU ???? It sucks Tn. is finally back on top and the Gators stink so bad and are now the ones “on the bottom of the SEC, or even lower then that… Not gonna be much competition lmao! Last I looked the Gators were ranked like #25 ( if you can call that a ranking!!!) My how the tables have turned!!!!
Tennessee fans need to know when you win for 11 straight years you have the right to talk as much trash as you want
That sounds like a child’s statement! Ever notice that he is really the only gator continuesly talking trash. The first couple of jabs was cute, now it’s just petty! You Florida fans are getting to big headed with only 3 championship rings! Talk when you have 6 or more!
hes there best player future top 15 draft pick he can talk what he wants
What does FL have that TN doesn’t this year? Nothing but hope