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Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:24 am to JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
March 15 - the middle or 'ides” of the month - is considered an unlucky date for people who believe in superstitions. Other unfortunate incidents over the years have helped cement that date as unlucky, forever placing it as a day of misfortune.
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The No. 19/19 Alabama men's basketball team fell to Florida, 102-88, in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals Friday night in Bridgestone Arena.
The Crimson Tide (21-11) was led by Mark Sears' 22 points while Nick Pringle earned his second consecutive double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
The Gators (23-10) were led by Walter Clayton Jr.'s 23 points including 11-11 shooting from the foul line.
Head Coach Nate Oats Postgame Comments
"This certainly was not the outcome we were expecting or hoping for. You have to give Florida a lot of credit, they played us very well in two games during the regular season. I thought we had a good start to the game, then they adjusted, and we lost the mentality to put them away early."
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:30 am to JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
I can't help but think the constant harping on the defense has hurt us. The defense is what it is. I don't think most of our guys, the veterans anyway, are going to suddenly be better defenders. Our guards are small and unathletic, and we don't have a post defender.
I think it has gotten in their heads. They were at their best when they were outscoring everyone. They were trying on defense, but not hyper-focused only on that. This team is flawed, and that's ok. It really is a rebuilding year.
I also can't help but think against these big teams, we should press a lot more. We can't stop them in the half court anyway. Might as well try to turn them over
I think it has gotten in their heads. They were at their best when they were outscoring everyone. They were trying on defense, but not hyper-focused only on that. This team is flawed, and that's ok. It really is a rebuilding year.
I also can't help but think against these big teams, we should press a lot more. We can't stop them in the half court anyway. Might as well try to turn them over
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