Noteworthy observations from the Florida Gators season opener

University of Florida running back Dameon Pierce stiff arms a defender during the Florida Gators 53-6 win over Charleston Southern / Gator Country photo by David BowieThe Florida Gators proved to be a completely renewed team in the first game of the 2018 season as they defeated Charleston Southern 53-6. There were plenty of storylines to take away from the night, but a few really turned our heads.

1. Pierce is a bad man

Jordan Scarlett started the game at running back for the Gators, but Dameon Pierce finished it, and he finished it well.

Even while running behind the deepest depths of the depth chart, Pierce managed to put up 75 yards on just eight carries for an average of 9.4 yards per…