According to some Gator football players, last year’s team was on the precipice of greatness. On Monday, the Gainesville Sun quoted several rising seniors saying the following:
“I believe this team has a chance to go to the national championship game and I want to be part of something like that,” [Van] Jefferson said.
“We feel we have a legitimate shot to win it all,” [Lamical] Perine said. …
Said [David] Reese: “With the right leadership (from the seniors), we can go all the way this year.” …
“Man, two games,” Reese said [regarding 2018].