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BuckyGator · 11-13-2012, 09:01 AM

Didn't see a thread dedicated to tomorrow's game yet...While my rooting interests will be slightly torn, I"m thrilled to finally see my alma maters match-up in...anything!

Obviously should be an interesting contrast in styles - the key from Gators perspective will be how do they handle the disciplined, methodical approach that is a given from a Bo Ryan team. A lot teams - even extremely talented ones - get frustrated/rattled and play right into the Badgers' hands...

As far as the UW line-up, they're in a bit similar boat in that starting PG (Josh Gasser) is out, lost for the season with ACL.

Brust is the most experienced perimeter scorer - while he typically doesn't create much for himself, he is active and can get very hot from the outside. Him versus KB will probably be the key guard battle to watch.

Marshall is new starting G replacing Jordan Taylor - obviously haven't seen much of him yet, but high expectations for him longer-term.

Badgers strength really comes from the bigs -
Ryan Evans is a good athlete and versatile scorer. I'd expect he'll matchup with WY?

Berggren is a big who is very comfortable stepping outside, and is far more athletic than perhaps you'd expect just looking at him. I assume he'll guard PY inside on defense.

Bruesewitz is sort of a scrappy, hustle-type player who does a bit of everything. He's still working his way back from injury, so expect Kamisky to also play quite a bit. He's similar to Berggren in style, but not as developed yet.

Their wild card is true freshman Sam Dekker, one of the biggest recruits in UW history and expected to be one of the top frosh in the Big10 this year. Expectations are sky-high for him, but not sure how big of an impact he'll make right out of the starting gates.

StrangeGator · 11-13-2012, 09:38 AM

I'm excited too. If I'd had my way, my daughter would be a freshman at Wisconsin. They've always been my favorite Big 10 program. If it was in Madison, I'd be driving up there. Love that town.

BuckyGator · 11-13-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by StrangeGator

I'm excited too. If I'd had my way, my daughter would be a freshman at Wisconsin. They've always been my favorite Big 10 program. If it was in Madison, I'd be driving up there. Love that town.

Yes, I'd also highly recommend a road trip to Madison for the return game next year for anyone who can make it. Granted July is a better time to visit than November, but State Street, the Memorial Union, etc. are awesome places to visit regardless.

StrangeGator · 11-13-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckyGator

Yes, I'd also highly recommend a road trip to Madison for the return game next year for anyone who can make it. Granted July is a better time to visit than November, but State Street, the Memorial Union, etc. are awesome places to visit regardless.

My daughter really enjoyed the visit there. It was the only regular college town she liked and the only public university (she was accepted to) that she considered.

I like summers and winters up there. The winters can't be much worse than Chicago. This time next year might not be so bad. It was 70 over the weekend, but 27 last night and we got our first snow.

gatordavisl · 11-13-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by StrangeGator

I'm excited too. If I'd had my way, my daughter would be a freshman at Wisconsin. They've always been my favorite Big 10 program. If it was in Madison, I'd be driving up there. Love that town.

Yep. Madison is a great town. On our way up to Minnesota, the wife and I spent one night in Madison. What a great cultural hang.

HALLGATOR · 11-13-2012, 11:39 AM

I'll get a game thread up sometimes this afternoon.

gulfgator · 11-13-2012, 11:48 AM

Should be a tough game, Bo Ryan knows how to win games and his teams have been solid for a longtime, that being said, from a fan of the game perspective, I detest the style of BBall they play, nay unwatchable at times, imo.

**sec1** · 11-13-2012, 11:56 AM

it will be a very tough game ....

GatorPlanet · 11-13-2012, 12:41 PM

Sounds like a Wisconsin team...lots of giant, cheese-fed Swedes and Norwegians.

Should be a terrific game. Size will be a factor, and it sure would be nice to have Prather available.

**jareduf** · 11-13-2012, 02:56 PM

Both my brother and sister went to Wisconsin and it's a great school. Definitely worth a trip to visit....but their winters are unbearable.

As far as the game, I knew this day would come. Had Wisconsin beaten Mich St in 2000, we would have played them for the championship. Over the years, I thought we would meet up in a bowl game but didn't happen.

Bo Ryan is an outstanding coach and Wisconsin is one of the best teams in the country at making teams play their tempo. Florida needs to be ready to grind it out against them. I am hoping our speed and bigs will be the difference in the game. Go Gators!