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NOVEMBER 28, 2008

Meyer wary of close game

Florida has outscored opponents by an average of 52-10 in the last seven games. That's a good thing unless you are the Gators heading to Florida State for Saturday's 3:30 p.m. game on ABC. Urban Meyer expects a closer game than what his team has grown used to. 

"I actually had a heart-to-heart with (the team),'' Meyer said. "We talked about how we have not really had a two-minute drill.''

Florida has been practicing its two-minute offense all week, which is unusual.

Offensive coordinator Dan Mullen said the maturity level of this team could be a factor if things get rough.

"I think the maturity of our team, when you are clicking on all phases with offense, defense and special teams together it becomes a lot easier to overcome any adversity because there doesn't become a panic,'' Mullen said. "The offense thinks, 'OK, if I make a mistake our defense will step up or our special teams will make a play.''

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