Official Final: Florida -78 vs Ole Miss - 64, Saturday, 7:00 PM, ESPNU

[HALLGATOR]

A game that was highly anticipated a little earlier in the week has lost a bit of its luster after the Kentucky Wildcats went into the Rebel's back yard and handed them their first league loss of the season. Couple that with the loss of two players to injuries and the Rebels have to feel like they were hit with a one-two punch this week. Still, they come into the O-Dome with the league's leading scorer in Marshall Henderson and a front court that includes two senior forwards, Reginald Buckner and Murphy Hollaway, that have put up solid numbers on their own. In addition I'm sure the coaches haven't overlooked the game 6' 6" sophomore guard Ladarius White had against Kentucky when he accounted for 22 of Ole Miss' 74 total points.

Ole Miss will be looking to right their ship and no better way to do it than to upset the Gators in the O-Dome. Florida is going to have to play Henderson and White close while trying to force Henderson into some of the ill-advised shots he has been known to take. It should also be a battle on the boards and having a healthy contingent of Gators is going to be a big plus come tomorrow. I look for the guys to do what they have been very proficient at this season, and that is frustrate the Rebels by limiting their shot opportunities and staying in their grills all night long. All-in-all I'll be surprised if this is not another double digit win for Florida when the game is over.

Go Gators!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Pregame notes are available here (http://www.gatorzone.com/basketball/men/)

You can listen to Mick and Mark here (http://www.wruf.com/listen-live/)

More on the Rebels can be found here (http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-baskbl/ole-m-baskbl-body.html)

[InstiGATOR1]

No time to ease off now.

[HALLGATOR]

No time to ease off now.

Agree, I like that Billy said we still had plenty of things to work on. There is not reason to think we cannot keep on improving.

[sec1]

keep focused ... keep improving ... keep from getting over confident again..... Go Gators

[ThePlayer]

No letdown permitted...Go Gators!!!

[gatorbogey]

you know the guys will be amped for this game - to shut down henderson for one big reason. do that, and keep adding to the gator defense 'legend' that is growing and growing, now around the nation (but certainly amongst the 'gator nation') with each game!

issue might be to focus too much on henderson. can't really do that w/ buckner in the post and white able to penetrate and do damage on his own. so still need that balanced gator d for this game. our guards are special on the perimeter w/ their defensive skills so they should neutralize or limit henderson a great deal on their own.

fans are amped too! will be attending this one live - hoping for another "missouri-like" game!

[GothamGator]

We need to figure out an award for the funniest Rowdy Reptile chant directed at Marshall.

Hopefully, they will coordinate to something really clever, like going quiet whenever Henderson touches the ball, or chanting "drama queen".

Or even serenading him with a little Eric Clapton:

You get high...
You get high...
You get high...
Cocaine!

Think we could get the pep band in on that one.

[happygatorguy]

Sure hope they "focused" on some free throws

[UFreak]

This will be a huge blowout! We will bury them.

[InstiGATOR1]

I just noticed that UMs is almost a perfect match in the Ken Pomeroy numbers to KSU.

Adjusted offense: KSU 108.8 (40th), UMs 108.5 (43rd)
Adjusted defense: KSU 90.5 (42nd), UMs 90.2 (40th)

UF's numbers are adjusted offense 123.6 (2nd) and adjusted defense 79.7 (1st). So UF's numbers are a good bit better, but UF did manage to lose to KSU.

[bofusgators]

Thanks for where the game is to be played.

[InstiGATOR1]

UMs likely lineup is three guards and two post players:

G: Henderson 6'2" 175 lbs JR, 19.3 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 1.6 APG, 34.9% from the arc
G: Summers 6'3" 184 lbs Soph, 8.9 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 3.9 APG, 33.3% from the arc
G: White 6'6" 212 lbs Soph, 5.5 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 0.9 APG, 38.9% from the arc
P: Holloway 6'7" 240 lbs SR, 14.6 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 1.4 APG, 51% from the FT line
P: Buckner 6'9" 235 lbs SR, 9.7 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 0.7 APG, hasn't taken a 3

They play fast and don't turn it over much ordinarily. A part time starting guard and their primary big off the bench are out really cutting into their depth.

[xenythx]

Why is our game between two top 25 teams on ESPNU while an unranked Kentucky plays a terrible Texas A&M team on ESPN just an hour earlier?

[InstiGATOR1]

Yeah, I am irritated about having to go to a bar too.

[Jaggator]

I read today that Henderson is a pure gunner who has attempted at least 10 3-pointers in his last 5 games. He is known to be a show boat by agitating a hostile crowd. After the win at Auburn last Saturday,(63-61) Henderson ran over to Auburn's student section and popped his jersey out at the crowd. Imagine him doing that to the Rowdy Reptiles.

We cannot give him any opportunity to get in rhythm. We shut him down, we win.

[lean_gator]

I read today that Henderson is a pure gunner who has attempted at least 10 3-pointers in his last 5 games. He is known to be a show boat by agitating a hostile crowd. After the win at Auburn last Saturday,(63-61) Henderson ran over to Auburn's student section and popped his jersey out at the crowd. Imagine him doing that to the Rowdy Reptiles.

We cannot give him any opportunity to get in rhythm. We shut him down, we win.

You don't say?.......

[GothamGator]

Yeah, I am irritated about having to go to a bar too.

I'm sure the schedule and network were set in preseason before anyone knew how good Ole Miss was. That's totally stupid, but that's the way it's done.

[Jaggator]

You don't say?.......


Newbies add so much substance to these boards with their well thought out intentions.

[Jaggator]

http://www.gatorcountry.com/images/uploads/basketball/HendersonMarshall_USPresswire.jpg

Marshall Henderson, who reportedly tested positive for cocaine last spring, taunts the crowd. / Photo by US Presswire

[Jaggator]

Here's the video of the Ole Miss Henderson taunt...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy2KYnerMeA

[ThePlayer]

Henderson was caught using fake currency to buy drugs with?

Sounds like college material...at Ole Miss.

[Gator_Joe]

Henderson was caught using fake currency to buy drugs with?

Sounds like college material...at Ole Miss.

We have taco thief's and guys who get wasted and break into cars:) Every school has their skeletons. That being said I think Henderson is a total disgrace to college athletics. Some people like sports "bad guys" but I'd prefer not to watch the nonsense. However I will enjoy what I feel like will be a thumping on Henderson & Co. tonight:)

[lean_gator]

Newbies add so much substance to these boards with their well thought out intentions.

Henderson has been the topic of conversation over here for about a couple of weeks. There have been numerous threads created about him. Before you try calling someone out, maybe you should try searching the board first before making such a "duh" statement. Stick to posting pics and videos fella.

[Jaggator]

Henderson has been the topic of conversation over here for about a couple of weeks. There have been numerous threads created about him. Before you try calling someone out, maybe you should try searching the board first before making such a "duh" statement. Stick to posting pics and videos fella.

How bout you just stick to STFU and cut out the unnecessary sarcasm. I don't read all the threads in any forum and your BS comment that you started with me was totally uncalled for. Mods can go back and see who started this.

I don't tolerate posters like you that have not earned their stripes and offer nothing of value but sarcasm. What good does it do to reply with sarcasm?...Not one damn thing but creates an argument. You'd be better to keep your sarcasm to yourself and address the topic instead of going after the poster. Dude, you have some valuable lessons to learn before you get other posters to respect you.

[born2beagator]

Oh snap.

[jdiggy03]

I'm sure the schedule and network were set in preseason before anyone knew how good Ole Miss was. That's totally stupid, but that's the way it's done.

It's on espnU

[JimBobTheClown]

Jeez. Calm down dudes and have a beer

[born2beagator]

Jeez. Calm down dudes and have a beer

I think we should set up a thread for them to fight in, and take bets

[GatorNation850]

Less than a hour fellas.... I'm so ready for this game to start.

[gogators73]

Looks like we will be playing for a #2 ranking if OSU holds on vs. KU

[InstiGATOR1]

Looks like we will be playing for a #2 ranking if OSU holds on vs. KU

Well you can always foul up by 3 or how about stealing the ball? Ok State wins.

[ApexNC]

I hope he game isn't as exciting as the start of the game thread. Let's start fast and never look back! Go Gators!

[lean_gator]

How bout you just stick to STFU and cut out the unnecessary sarcasm. I don't read all the threads in any forum and your BS comment that you started with me was totally uncalled for. Mods can go back and see who started this.

I don't tolerate posters like you that have not earned their stripes and offer nothing of value but sarcasm. What good does it do to reply with sarcasm?...Not one damn thing but creates an argument. You'd be better to keep your sarcasm to yourself and address the topic instead of going after the poster. Dude, you have some valuable lessons to learn before you get other posters to respect you.

*yawns*

[lean_gator]

I hope the Rowdys are getting into form!

[iam4uf]

Anyone watching the KTY game? Amazing how many calls they get, Noel in particular seems untouchable by the refs.

[ApexNC]

I'm seeing on twitter that Henderson is dunking a lot in warmups....didn't UF get called for a technical foul for that in a game last year?

[ApexNC]

Anyone watching the KTY game? Amazing how many calls they get, Noel in particular seems untouchable by the refs.

Strange game....UK starts with a 9-0 run...followed by a 9-0 aTm run.

[lean_gator]

I hope the A&M kid drops another 40 on UK.

[lostgator]

Is this game online anywhere?

[InstiGATOR1]

Wow is the SEC crazy below UF. MSU leads LSU by 14 at the half. UAL barely edged Vandy though it was at Vandy.

[ApexNC]

Looks like Noel hyper extended his knee...down now

[ApexNC]

Noel got up and walked off...looks OK

[dawny]

Just ran home to see the game but no ESPNu ,now have to go see the game at sports bar,ESPN sucks the big one.

[orlandogator]

#2 kansas falls and in 4 hours 1 or 3 will fall also.

[ApexNC]

I'm surprised so many people don't have espnu

[orlandogator]

It will be on the hd end of the list for some.

[TheSchmidt]

Hope they delay the tipoff, this Ohio/Akron game might run into ours..

[gogators73]

I will be so pissed if we miss some of #16 vs. #4 so people can watch Ohio vs. Akron.

[orlandogator]

And the 15 ohio akron fans are riveted to the screen.

[Gator_Joe]

I'm surprised so many people don't have espnu

Me too. I thought it came standard with just about all cable and satellite companies. I've always had it with basic channels.

[orlandogator]

Meanwhile, back at the ranch...

[lean_gator]

I will be so pissed if we miss some of #16 vs. #4 so people can watch Ohio vs. Akron.

Yep.

[gogators73]

Looks like our tip is delayed to 7:08. Should have no problem making it now.

[iam4uf]

I will be so pissed if we miss some of #16 vs. #4 so people can watch Ohio vs. Akron.

Double-digit lead, switch over.

[orlandogator]

Wow. Slow start. Down 8-0 :-(

[Gator_Joe]

Wow. How about Akron holding the longest current winning streak in college basketball. Crazy stuff.

[born2beagator]

Wow. Slow start. Down 8-0 :-(

Where are you seeing the game started?

[G8rNkoko]

The rowdies are in good form tonight.

[xenythx]

Wow. Slow start. Down 8-0 :-(

You must be watching the game with Manti Teo's girlfriend.

[lean_gator]

Go time!

[orlandogator]

Lol

[born2beagator]

You must be watching the game with Manti Teo's girlfriend.

Zing!

[lean_gator]

Nice move by Pat

[gogators73]

Great start for Young!

[corpgator]

So the reason I can't see this online yet is because Akron is still playing?

[FloridaxGators1]

Score update guys?

[Gator_Joe]

I just got pissed when he shot that 3. Then hoorayed when he drained it:)

[corpgator]

There it goes, showing it now.

[xenythx]

Anybody got a stream. The normally reliable FirstRow hasn't started the game for some reason.

[llm85]

5-2

[lean_gator]

5-2, uf

[Noahtogo24]

Score update guys?


5-5

[born2beagator]

Nice teardrop

[llm85]

9-5

[gogators73]

Great drives so far

[HALLGATOR]

9-5 Florida with the lead

[born2beagator]

Nice call ref :)

[lean_gator]

Henderson is terrible on D

[born2beagator]

Okay, put a cap on that kid now.

[gogators73]

Well good start for Henderson...

[Gator_Joe]

Omg. That shot by Henderson

[Noahtogo24]

We are penetrating at will so far

[iam4uf]

Our recent sloppy play is catching up to UF.

[born2beagator]

bad defense there.

Is it just me or are these announcers Ole Miss fans?

[lean_gator]

Ole Miss came to play

[unfgator]

Blocking foul!? Come on ref!

[Noahtogo24]

Okay, put a cap on that kid now.



Obviously not many would try for the 3 when he had a wide open layup

[born2beagator]

Well good start for Henderson...

Young needs to put him on the ground a couple of time

[gogators73]

It was definitely a blocking foul. Rosario's feet were in the circle.

Our defense needs to step up. Missing so far.

[unfgator]

Doesn't look like we're attacking on defense yet

[born2beagator]

Obviously not many would try for the 3 when he had a wide open layup

My point. Need to get in this showboats head

[mdgator05]

Young needs to put him on the ground a couple of time

No. We need to just stay the course, not get into foul trouble, and wear them down by driving with our guards and using Young to beat up their post players (legally).

[orlandogator]

bad defense there.

Is it just me or are these announcers Ole Miss fans?

They might be . Usually they build up the underdog though

[ApexNC]

Can't stand that kid, but that's about as quick a release as I've ever seen. This one's gonna be a 40-minute game.

[UFG8rGuy3283]

Young needs to put him on the ground a couple of time

Yep. Need to get in his head a bit.

They're coming out with guns blazing.

Time to show them what our D is about.

[Bazza]

To state the obvious....this won't be a "gimme" game!

[born2beagator]

Annoying game so far. 11-10

Come on guys, step it up

[born2beagator]

No reason to take that quick 3

[born2beagator]

Nice moves Pat!

[lean_gator]

Young again

[gatorev12]

Young's come to play today...

[born2beagator]

Thats one way to do it :p

[lean_gator]

Hell of a pass there

[born2beagator]

AWESOME on both sides!!!!!!

[lean_gator]

Lets go!

[gogators73]

Good run that STARTED with 2 straight trips of forcing really tough shots by Ole Miss

[orlandogator]

Now were talkin ass jackson

[HALLGATOR]

18-10

[born2beagator]

Get this in to double digits early

[Bazza]

That Wilby pass up to Yeguette was unreal. :tongue:

[xenythx]

Murphy is always hitting those back breaking 3s that gets our offense rolling.

[born2beagator]

nvm

[lostgator]

Is anyone getting this online? Link?

[born2beagator]

Keep going inside

[lean_gator]

Killing them in the paint

[born2beagator]

Ole miss being forced into some bad shots

[born2beagator]

Yo ref, the guy was pushing him back

[llm85]

I don't think Henderson has touched the ball since he hit that 3. Good defense!

[Bazza]

Defense kicking in! :happy:

[unfgator]

Our offense looks much better

[HALLGATOR]

20-12 Gators

[born2beagator]

Most of the broadcast has focused on ole miss

[Noahtogo24]

I don't think Henderson has touched the ball since he hit that 3. Good defense!

He had one missed jumper, but that's been it.

[gators4life]

Anybody have a link to the game? Firstroweu isn't working, and I only can watch on my computer.

[born2beagator]

He had one missed jumper, but that's been it.

Ugly shot too.

[Bazza]

Anybody have a link to the game? Firstroweu isn't working, and I only can watch on my computer.

I don't think there is one.

There's always this:

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/gamecast?gameId=330330057

[orlandogator]

Is that dougherty? Wow he is old

[alietigator]

Wow they love this guy. How bout doing a piece on his amazing defense. Haha

[born2beagator]

Don't do that offense

[gogators73]

Jacking up too many 3's and the defense is still not doing what it should be.

[born2beagator]

Nevermind, do that

[lean_gator]

Murph lights out so far

[jcp]

These guys are in love with Henderson.

[born2beagator]

BOOOOOOM

[unfgator]

Man Murph's got a sweet stroke

[gogators73]

Murphy is just money from 3.

Besides that errant, wide open pass miss, I'm not liking the effect of our press.

Great pass to Young, great finish!

[born2beagator]

SHUT UP about henderson

[HALLGATOR]

25-14

[born2beagator]

Hey announcers! How about that awesome foul on Henderson

[orlandogator]

Henderson just saw defense

[Jonas]

Henderson is a net negative player

[jcp]

OK, my video is way behind so I'll come back later. :tongue:

[born2beagator]

Whoa Rosario

[lean_gator]

Rosario with the nice take one-on-one

[Bazza]

Henderson doesn't have the mohawk to keep up with us! :tongue:

[born2beagator]

Panic timeout. 30-14. Blowout train getting on the tracks already

[gogators73]

That a way Gators!!!!!!

Wish I was at the game!

[co_gator89]

Unstoppable

[HALLGATOR]

30-14 after a 3 by Frazier II

[llm85]

I love this intensity!

[orlandogator]

The 3's are killing them.

[ThePlayer]

Down it goes for Frazier!!!

[unfgator]

30-14 after a 3 by Frazier II

So glad he signed with us

[Noahtogo24]

Frazier- he may not be a candidate for Freshmam of the year, but he has been great so far.

[HALLGATOR]

Will with 5 boards already

[born2beagator]

BS call

[lean_gator]

Ghost foul

[born2beagator]

you don't deserve those points

[gatorev12]

Where the F**K was the foul there on Young?! Total phantom call

[born2beagator]

Sit down marshall!!!!

[cudigator]

Was that Frazier calming down pat after that call? Mature kid

[born2beagator]

Nice D!!!!

[Jonas]

What were the rowdies chanting? Something to do with Marshall.

[born2beagator]

What were the rowdies chanting? Something to do with Marshall.

Chanted "Sit down Marshall" as he went to the bench

[rounds]

No TV for lot of us.
a little p by p, anyone??

[HALLGATOR]

Was that Frazier calming down pat after that call? Mature kid

I think Young has a tendency to get down after a bad call. He has to let them go and focus on his game

[born2beagator]

30-15 Gators with around 8 minutes left

[GatorNation850]

Chanted "Sit down Marshall" as he went to the bench

Lol good

[gatorev12]

Frazier- he may not be a candidate for Freshmam of the year, but he has been great so far.

Unless you're a 5 star recruit and play at Kentucky, you'll be struggling to become a candidate--but Frazier's play certainly warrants discussion.

Everyone notices the 3s, but he's improved as the year's gone on in defense and rebounding.

[born2beagator]

Bad pass

[born2beagator]

Refs starting to get in the game

[Noahtogo24]

Bad pass



How many turnovers do we have so far? 2?

[HALLGATOR]

33-15

[UFG8rGuy3283]

Refs starting to get in the game

What's with these guys? Poor officiating so far.

[born2beagator]

Henderson scoreless over the last 7 minutes

[BengermanV]

Man, we look good. This team is just dominant.

[gogators73]

Our offense has looked great.

[GATORAZ]

oh Rosario

[born2beagator]

Nice travel

[born2beagator]

Poor henderson turns it over

[lean_gator]

Wilby got that boy shook!

[orlandogator]

He screwed up. Said good job

[xenythx]

Scottie is like white on rice on Henderson now.

[born2beagator]

35-15

[born2beagator]

Awful shot and lucky rebound

[born2beagator]

Boynton limping

[Noahtogo24]

To be honest I don't mind Henderson that much. Just my opinion, but I see some of Noah in him(although Noah was def the better player)

[TWGator]

Casey Prather is in!!

[born2beagator]

Call the foul ref

[lean_gator]

Boyton looking a lil gimpy

[born2beagator]

Call the foul!!!

[gatorev12]

careless pass from Wilbekin...but he made up for it with good defense on the other end

[born2beagator]

Refs have no problem calling fouls on us.

[orlandogator]

This ref stuff is not awarding good defense

[born2beagator]

Henderson is getting SCHOOLED by wilby

[lean_gator]

Lol at Henderson

[gogators73]

They are certainly frustrating Henderson!

[HALLGATOR]

Offensive foul on Hendersonl I believe that is 2 on him

[llm85]

Haha on Henderson. He's just recklessly chucking things up.

[ThePlayer]

Henderson looks like he just got busted for drugs...oh wait.

[born2beagator]

Refs like hawks looking for things to call on Florida.

[lean_gator]

Man that shot was good.

[gatorev12]

brilliant trap on Henderson executed by Rosario and Wilbekin...leads to a Henderson offensive foul--he has 2 now

[GatorGuyDallas]

Wilbekin is the best player on the floor.

[HALLGATOR]

We're stuck on 35

[born2beagator]

We're stuck on 35

Defense holding the fort while the offense goes through its sloppy spell

[ApexNC]

We're stuck on 35

Luckily they haven't moved much either

[ThePlayer]

Wilbekin is the best player on the floor.

Hey GatorGuy...how are you dude?

[GatorGuyDallas]

Doing great Player. This is a fun team to watch.

[born2beagator]

Offense ice cold right now

[born2beagator]

Ole miss is getting some lucky bounces now

[Noahtogo24]

Offense ice cold right now



Eh, still up 16.

[ApexNC]

We're keeping them in the game

[HALLGATOR]

35-19

[born2beagator]

How about the foul before the 3 seconds?

[gogators73]

How is that not a foul!!!!

There is so much contact

[flwgator2]

sloppy play

[born2beagator]

Lead down to 13 due to anemic offense. COME ON GUYS

[orlandogator]

They better get offense in gear

[gogators73]

Lead down to 13

[born2beagator]

We are in trouble. Sloppy play has Miss on a 10-0 run

[gogators73]

Wow. Henderson. What a horrible shot and he is rewarded

[ih8danoles]

how did he hit those two 3's? unreal

[HALLGATOR]

35-25 after back-to-back 3s by Henderson. We can't buy a basket

[gatorev12]

need to do a better job on defending Henderson when Wilbekin isn't on the court

[BengermanV]

We'll be fine. Glad Ole Miss hasn't caved yet.

[ApexNC]

Let's see how the Gators respond to this....first time somebody's punched back in a long time

[UFG8rGuy3283]

Why do these announcers seem to be pulling for a kid like Henderson so much? It's amazing to me...

[born2beagator]

Gators in free fall right now. No offense at all. Henderson is hitting some lucky shots

[iam4uf]

Sloppy, inconsistent play by the Gators losing a big lead.

[born2beagator]

Why do these announcers seem to be pulling for a kid like Henderson so much? It's amazing to me...

Went crazy on the 2nd 3

[gatorev12]

perfect answer by Murphy

[born2beagator]

Refs doing their part to help Miss

[jcp]

These guys should go and give Henderson a blow job already.

[born2beagator]

BAD offense

[FloridaxGators1]

Score?

[ApexNC]

THAT was a BS call

[jcp]

I do find it funny that this team has gotten used to such good play if we are not up by at least 15 we are in trouble. :D

[orlandogator]

They are going to rest henderson while wilbekn is playing. Wow. Calling fouls alot

[UFG8rGuy3283]

Billy on the sidelines working the refs....refs have not been shy about calling fouls on us.

[gatorev12]

PATHETIC foul just there...absolute BS by the refs--and that's at least the second or third horrible call out there today

[Gatorallstar1012]

Ball dont lie

[ApexNC]

Nice 5-2 finish after the timeout

[Jonas]

refs trying to keep old piss in the game

[gogators73]

Even though we gave up the big run, it is nice to hit the last shot and feel like you are going in with momentum.

[HALLGATOR]

40-27 at the half as Scottie hits a 2 pointer at the end

[BengermanV]

Good game thus far. Ole Miss doesn't look as bad as I thought, but a couple of fluky threes and some foul calls brought them back into the game.

[born2beagator]

Would these announcers PLEASE put a sock in it about henderson!? He has made some very lucky shots tonight. Oh, and his team is down 13

[orlandogator]

About on par to hold to 50. 2nd half the bench should come into play

[jcp]

These a-hole refs have me pissed off!!!