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Florida Will Overlook South Carolina: Unconventional Wisdom

 
There's no way it can happen, right?  Florida, newly crowned champion of the SEC East, in virtual control of its own destiny when it comes to a berth in the national championship, could not possibly overlook South Carolina this Saturday.  Steve Spurrier, FLORIDA's ol' ball coach (not South Carolina's, I would argue, after his, "I'll always be a Gator" comment last year) will be in town.  South Carolina has won five of six games and climbed into 3rd in the SEC East despite losses to Vanderbilt, LSU, and Georgia.  Their defense is ranked No.1 in the SEC and is top 10 nationally.  There's not a chance that Florida could overlook that, could they? Yes.  They can, and they will. The only question will be whether their incredible speed, talent, and athleticism will be able to make up for it.  And before I go any further, let me add that I have nothing but respect for the Gators. I think they are most definitely the best team in the SEC—including ... (link)

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