A week after disarming UT's Peyton Manning, the Gators will be facing a quarterback who has been even more impressive and more productive than the nation's leading Heisman candidate. UK sophomore quarterback Tim Couch is thriving in new coach Hal Mumme's intricate passing offense. The record he broke was his own, which he set two weeks ago against Mississippi State. The Wildcats are a surprising 2-1and could be more competitive in the league than they've been in years. They're doing a super job.
Couch can throw it.
But their wide receivers have been the surprise. Kentucky is the first of several difficult challenges standing between the Gators and the division championship. There's another road test late in the season against South Carolina. While the victory over Tennessee is huge, it's only the beginning move in Florida's quest to win a fifth consecutive SEC title. The Gators learned Saturday they have a gutty quarterback in Doug Johnson and one of the premier defenses in the nation.