Although it was halftime before I could sniff what South Florida was doing to ruin in the Gators’ season last weekend. The emotions have now swung from the imminence of a national championship to a potential blood-letting and banishment from the Swamp, the volatility of which might set the program back light years.

(Chris Spears Photo) "Bring on LSU," Gator fan seems to be saying. We’ve got Tom Petty and Jimmy Buffet and Ronnie Van Zant and...