Fading Florida: Will The Gators Have a Strong Year Against The Spread?

Posted by Myles Valentin on September-4-2009 Add Comments

With Mr. Perfect himself, Tim Tebow leading the way and all defensive starters returning, the 2009 Florida Gators have a strong shot at becoming the first team to be back to back BCS (not National) Champions.

But this may be the year to bet against Florida.

The Gators were 13-1 straight up last year and were an amazing 11-2 ATS. While there is little doubt that Tebow's disciples will put together another impressive year, history shows that repeating the same success, against the spread, will be a bit more difficult.

 

 

2003 USC 12-1 (11-2 ATS)

2004 USC 13-0 (8-5 ATS)

 

Like the 2009 Gators big things were expected of the 2004 USC Trojans, who were returning JR QB Mat...

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