The Gator News and World Report; Stakes are high for Cats, Gators; UK tries to snap skid; NCAA berth may be on line today for struggling Gators; UK won’t look back; Donovan wants Gators to pounce all over Wildcats and more…
UK’s ‘odd couple’ fed off each otherAs an incoming freshman, Joe Crawford expected a roommate befitting his status. Maybe one of his fellow McDonald’s All-Americans, Rajon Rondo or Randolph Morris. In a telephone conversation earlier this month, his mother, Sylvia, remembered the surprise of walking in her son’s room at Wildcat Lodge and seeing … Ramel Bradley?
Stakes are high for Cats, GatorsLEXINGTON, Ky.—The talking heads are talking about it like an NCAA Tournament play-in game, a win-and-you’re-in scenario that might give today’s University of Kentucky basketball game against Florida a little extra spice.
UK tries to snap skidLEXINGTON – After Ramel Bradley and Joe Crawford are honored in Kentucky’s Senior Day festivities at Rupp Arena today, there are a couple matters to be taken care of against Florida.
NCAA berth may be on line today for struggling GatorsLEXINGTON, Ky. – Florida’s postgame locker room stayed closed for 10, 20, then 30 minutes longer than normal Wednesday night.
Last hope for the Gators?Florida sophomore forward Dan Werner plans to stay away from watching ESPN, CBS or any other college basketball-related shows where bubbles and brackets may be mentioned.
UF baseball earns split with BrownIf outscoring Campbell 30-3 in a two-game series was a confidence booster for the Florida baseball team, then Saturday’s doubleheader split at McKethan Stadium may have put the Gators back at square one.
UK won’t look backFlorida can become the first program to beat Kentucky eight straight times. (Only Notre Dame, 1936 through 1942, and the Gators can claim seven straight victories against college basketball’s winningest program.
This Billy is OK, too Kentucky tried to hire Billy D. No big secret why. Few teams in college hoops history have personified the word “team” as well as the Florida Gator team Billy Donovan coached to its second consecutive national title last year.
Donovan wants Gators to pounce all over WildcatsGAINESVILLE –– Florida coach Billy Donovan has used various motivational tools on his teams.
For Gators, motivation not neededn November, shortly before archrival Florida State arrived in Gainesville, Florida coach Billy Donovan pulled out one of those motivational tactics for which he has become so well-known.
Elimination game for UF?GAINESVILLE – Dan Werner isn’t locking his television remote on ESPN, watching to see what college basketball analysts are saying about Florida’s chances of reaching the NCAA Tournament.
Softball doubles up on Ole MissThe No. 5 Florida softball team opened Southeastern Conference play with a with a doubleheader sweep of Ole Miss (13-6, 0-2 SEC) in Gainesville on Saturday. The Gators tallied 14 hits in the two games, including six for extra bases.