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Convince me to put Florida in the Final Four in my bracket

Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:27 pm
Posted by CockRocket
Columbia, SC
Member since May 2012
6840 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:27 pm
Obviously the brackets haven't come out yet so we won't know matchups and what not but I don't see myself putting the Gators in the Final Four. They are a great team, but I don't think they've faced the competition these past few weeks that will prepare them for the tournament.

I think the Gators should thank the rest of the SEC for sucking at bball to give them a chance to be ranked #1 and giving them false hope.
Posted by TreyAnastasio
Bitch I'm From Cleveland
Member since Dec 2010
46759 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:28 pm to
I wouldnt if Michigan is in their bracket
Posted by au21tigers
Thursday
Member since Nov 2009
12548 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:29 pm to
Depends on who is in their bracket first!
Posted by slayerxing
Gainesville
Member since Feb 2010
11045 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:36 pm to
Teams with good point guards that have the ability to penetrate and pass hurt Florida because UF likes to double team and help so someone is always open, so if the PG is good enough, you can find a lot of open guys against Florida.

Memphis gave UF trouble because of their excellent dribble penetration and assists off of dribble drives.

That being said, even with a PG, the rest of the team HAS to knock down shots. Bottom line. Even then, it'll be close. No one is blowing Florida out. Any defeat will be close.

The team that beats UF also has to be very good on defense, because despite the low scoring numbers, UF is in the top 20 in offensive efficiency in the nation, so UF will score enough points to stay in games.

UF has also not been very strong guarding the 3 lately.

That being said, UF is clutch. It'll be hard to knock em out. Especially playing most of their games in front of friendly crowds in the South East.
Posted by GatorsGators
Member since Oct 2012
13454 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:54 pm to
Our 15th-ranked schedule has left us completely unprepared, I'm sure.

We haven't lost a game at full strength all season.
Posted by Korin
Member since Jan 2014
37935 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 4:05 pm to
Unlike the past few years, we actually close out tough games.
Posted by CockRocket
Columbia, SC
Member since May 2012
6840 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 4:07 pm to
FWIW, I'm excited to see y'all tonight in action vs USC. (I fully expect a beatdown of epic proportions but we have nothing to lose so oh well)
Posted by roadGator
Member since Feb 2009
140733 posts
Posted on 3/5/14 at 7:18 am to
Convinced?
Posted by UFMatt
Gator Nation - Everywhere
Member since Oct 2010
11493 posts
Posted on 3/5/14 at 8:03 am to
I have a better idea, don't put them in and then start a post bitching about how they ruined your bracket when they do.
Posted by Hawgeye
tFlagship Brothel
Member since Jun 2009
31089 posts
Posted on 3/5/14 at 8:19 am to
Arkansas is the only SEC team that really gave Donovan and his crew trouble.

Seeing that game, it seemed like a team that can make their defense collapse inside then kick it out will have success. Now, part of kicking it out is being able to hit the three as well.

Also needs to be a team that can spread it around. Arkansas had 5 guys in double figures against Florida. You can't allow them to key on one guy.

Also, make free throws. Had Arkansas done that Florida is 16-1 in league play right now.
Posted by gatorrocks
Lake Mary, FL
Member since Oct 2007
13969 posts
Posted on 3/5/14 at 9:26 am to
quote:

but I don't think they've faced the competition these past few weeks that will prepare them for the tournament.

We've played very well OOC and that was early on with suspensions and injuries.
Posted by TeLeFaWx
Dallas, TX
Member since Aug 2011
29179 posts
Posted on 3/5/14 at 9:50 am to
Guard play is always the x-factor in the tournament. All depends on whoever is handling the ball for the Gators down the court.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119520 posts
Posted on 3/5/14 at 9:58 am to
They are likely the best team in the country.
Posted by MIZ_COU
I'm right here
Member since Oct 2013
13771 posts
Posted on 3/5/14 at 10:31 am to
If you don't I will fart in your general direction.
Convinced?

Although I would probably put in Michigan, Duke, or Virgina in my bracket instead.
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