After Florida's loss; What now?
A reenactment of every Gator fan and the Gators basketball team prior to any big game;
Fans: Come on, guys. Big game here. Play smart!
Team: [after third consecutive turnover] What? Are you talking to us?
Fans: FUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!
Seriously, it took about five beers (drank responsibly, of course) to wash the taste out after that display. I couldn't even get excited when the Gators shrunk the gap to 10 with 4:45 left because I already knew how it would end because it looked like every awful game last season. And at Tennessee? Watching Bruce Pearl makes me sick and not even knowing that the Vols will lose to a mid-major during the first weekend of the NCAAs can stop that.
At one point in the second half, I started to think Calathes and Parsons were the only guys who cared about winning. That's how terrible the team was playing. The officiating was terrible too, but not enough to make a difference in a 79-63 final. (There was one play when Hodge was going for a breakaway layup and a Tennessee player had his forearm on Hodge's shoulder from the free throw line to when Hodge put up the shot. It was like there was one set of rules when Florida went to the goal and Tennessee had another.)
Speaking of Hodge, 4 points, 4 turnovers, 1 rebound and 1 assist in 29 minutes is inexcusable. There are guys right now at Southwest Rec who could get that line. This is supposed to be a team leader? I know Hodge is not the caliber of some of the other guys he played with, but why give 29 minutes to him if that is his output? For the season, he is averaging 7.5 ppg and shooting 44%. That's probably where he should be. But Erving Walker is knocking on that door. The kid is a chucker and undersized, but Florida plays at a different level with him. I'm starting to think that a lineup of Tyus, Werner, Parsons, Calathes and Walker is the best bet because Walker can swing it around to Parsons and Calathes. Calathes is the best scorer and if he is out there without someone who can dish it to him, he struggles. (His turnovers come when he tries to do too much.)
As for the question that led us off; Florida has to ignore this outcome and know it only takes a few games to fall out of the postseason picture. The number of losses do not matter for Florida. It is how they lose. And last night they looked like crap.
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Parsons needs to start working inside more often.
But first, he needs to work on free throws. He is a decent 3 point shooter, but extremely streaky. I’d rather see him using his size in the paint, at least until we get a true big man.
For those children who claimed they’ve been a fan of their favorite team all their life, or even since they were about four or five years old: bullshit. There’s always that certain event or certain player that draws to the sport and draws you to a team. For me, Nomar Garciaparra was that reason. - Nick Coviello: I Try To See Rocco, But All I Think Is Nomar; 1/9/09
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Feb 1, 2009 3:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Everyone needs to work on free throws, and....
Tyus? Please tell me why you have him in your starting lineup still? The guy looks great against 1-AA and other clearly inferior opponents, but once we get into SEC play – he’s the same as last year- ineffective, slow, weak and worthless.
Tyus played 25 minutes and logged 7 points , 4 rebounds and 2 turnovers. He also missed his usual layups – for the love of god – if you dunk – why not do it?!!?
The game was out of hand early because Calathes played poorly and he is our entire team, but we still have the same problem as last season – lack of big men who can get rebounds.
Free throws? 12-21? ridiculous.
I like Kadji…I think that he will be a good one. Where in the hell is Vargas?!?!?!!?!
by skigator93 on Feb 1, 2009 10:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My problem with Tyus is that he cannot create his own shot (aside from his baby hook, which he is always 1-5 in a game). But he’s a big body and seems more willing to bang inside. He’s like a slower Speights with bad hands. But he’ll get better.
mlmintampa
UF C/O 06
by mlmintampa on Feb 2, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah...one more thing
Was that the worst broadcast of a basketball game ever??!!?!? I like the point where they interview Pat Summit for 78 minutes and just completely ignore the game going on. Nobody cares about women’s basketball. If you win 15 straight national championships and 3000 games, still, it’s the worst sport in collegiate sports.
I also like the one camera angle they used in the 2nd half which appeared to be from a cameraman laying on his side at the corner of the court. I think we missed about 3 possessions.
by skigator93 on Feb 1, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Text message from a friend; “I think Bob Knight wants to have sex with Pat Summit.” Classy.
mlmintampa
UF C/O 06
by mlmintampa on Feb 2, 2009 12:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yet another point
Is there anyone who is not tired of Dick Vitale? He really has very little to add to games outside of his tired schtick. “Are you kidding me??” No Dick – we’re not kidding. You ruin the broadcast.
by skigator93 on Feb 2, 2009 7:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
AND he’s a Rays fan. [loads gun]
For those children who claimed they’ve been a fan of their favorite team all their life, or even since they were about four or five years old: bullshit. There’s always that certain event or certain player that draws to the sport and draws you to a team. For me, Nomar Garciaparra was that reason. - Nick Coviello: I Try To See Rocco, But All I Think Is Nomar; 1/9/09
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Feb 2, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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