mainly for all the reasons you just said. I really think our offense could use a 2006 Florida wrinkle, using Chris Leak Smelley and Tebow Garcia in different situations as the game dictates. Couple other moves I like — Terrance Campbell over Heath Batchelor at RG, Jason Barnes starting, Kenny’s back, Bobby Wallace to get some work. And apparently we’re wearing all-white unis — and while fashionable, not as intimidating as say all garnet or all black (which id really like to see).

Actually, the more I think about it, the more I like the decision. I’m still a little partial to Garcia being our main QB, but truth be told, he still hasn’t done a whole lot, and now is probably not the time to put him to the test. Plus, I really think Smelley gets a bad rap sometimes; like Blake Mitchell, Smelley gets a lot of flack even though he’s not the only problem. When things come together, Smelley oftentimes plays well—see last year against MSU and Kentucky. And yeah, I like the platoon idea. I’ve been saying that all year. I’m not sure Spurrier is too into the idea, though; he seems content on just going with whoever seems to be playing best, rather than rotating Garcia in for special packages.

While I’d like to see it, I think Spurrier is too stubborn to do that quite yet. In fact, I think that’s part of why he’s starting Smelley; he knows that right now Smelley’s a better passer (and more experienced), he’s not willing to take a chance on a very popular (but green) kid like Garcia who could have more overall talent.

You’re right, this situation is almost a mirror of two years ago. I vividly remember the student section chanting Smelley’s name when Blake was out there against Georgia, but Blake was clearly the better passer (more experienced too). We’ll see what happens. I think Chris will be fine, especially with Mike Davis back out there to catch all those dump-off passes as a safety valve.

Heh. We’re always waiting for the next best thing, aren’t we? I kind of wonder what will happen after Garcia throws a couple of INTs. Who will we want next?