Does Florida have a chance to upset Georgia? Tim Tebow explains key or Gators
By Kevin Duffey
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Georgia is a heavy favorite entering Saturday’s game against rival Florida. Most sports books have the Bulldogs a 23.5-point favorite over the Gators.
So, does Florida have a chance to do the unthinkable Saturday in Jacksonville? Former Gators start quarterback Tim Tebow thinks so, and he explained Saturday morning on SportsCenter the biggest key to the game for Florida.
“Well, the one thing I learned from ‘Dumb and Dumber’ is that all you need is a chance, and Florida does have a chance,” Tebow said. “I think the weather like this that could also be helpful.
“But I think the biggest thing in this game is that Anthony Richardson has to be able to take it over with his legs. You’ve go to be able to convert on second and medium and third downs. You’ve got to be able to move the sticks. That defense is so good.
“If you go sideline to sideline, guess what? They’re really fast and they’re going to catch you. Anthony, when he has a chance, has to get vertical and has to get first downs. You’ve got to be able to control the style of play. It’s the one thing that Georgia has done so well the last couple of years in this game. They never give Florida a chance to get momentum, but that momentum has to start with Anthony and his legs, because he’s probably still the best athlete on the field.”
The Gators signal caller has thrown for just 6 touchdowns this season compared to 7 interceptions. He’s also added 6 rushing touchdowns on the year, too, and as Tebow indicates, Richardson’s ability to extend drives and hit a few big runs may be Florida’s only hope to knock off top-ranked Georgia.
A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.
