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dailydoublecat · 01-20-2013, 09:10 AM

First time we have had 18 game SEC schedule is why it would be a first and I think you will get it!
Jeff

GatorLurker · 01-20-2013, 09:21 AM

Before 1991 it was an 18 game schedule, but nobody ever ran the table.

dailydoublecat · 01-20-2013, 09:33 AM

I hope some of our players do not make it to be sophomores at Kentucky!!
Jeff

ETGator1 · 01-20-2013, 10:00 AM

I'm just worried about going 5-0, but thanks for the 18-0 thoughts. We stomped UGALY in Gainesville last season and then lost in Athens. It's one game at a time to get to a successful season.

The chemistry on this team is incredibly high, the best since our national championship seasons.

UK's Diaper Dandy's showed how good they can be when they play like a team instead of a group of talented players. They looked outstanding in the 2nd half against Auburn.

The two teams that looked like the real deal to me yesterday played in Louisville. Both Louisville and Syracuse have the look of Final Four teams to me. Because we are playing 7 deep without Prather, I'd put UF just below the Cards and the Orange for now.

I hope Billy finds a way to get more playing time for our freshmen. Obviously Frazier has proved his ability to contribute, but all of our freshmen are capable of contributing. An extended and used bench is a good thing even if 8 gets the job done nicely. We've been very fortunate to have players play through injury.

After getting a tongue lashing for their poor performance over the last 2 1/2 minutes of getting outscored 9-0 at aTm, the freshmen responded better inside the last 3 minutes against Mizzou even though outscored 5-3. I saw Patric Young giving the young guys encouragement when they were huddled up before taking the floor.

oldawgblue · 01-20-2013, 11:10 AM

What I like best about this Gator team is the edge to their game. They remind me a lot of the 02-03 UK team -Bogans, Hays, Fitch, et. al - they play mean (not dirty, just hardnosed) and they take no prisoners.

BengermanV · 01-20-2013, 12:32 PM

The only reason I am not worrying about peaking too early is we still have a few flaws in our game right now. Not to mention, the shots we are making are wide open and often right next to the hoop. If we were draining fluke threes in other teams faces, I'd be worried.

Singaporegator · 01-20-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by oldawgblue

What I like best about this Gator team is the edge to their game. They remind me a lot of the 02-03 UK team -Bogans, Hays, Fitch, et. al - they play mean (not dirty, just hardnosed) and they take no prisoners.

Wilby has developed a quite nasty look and Patric has been working on "the glare". Rosario is laughing all the way and WY best look is the smirk. KB keeps to poker face while Eric has a tough Irish Kid attitude (until he smiles and looks like a little kid). Love to see them inspire fear in the hearts of our opponents. Who wants the gators the first weekend of the tourney?

Go2gtr · 01-20-2013, 08:18 PM

I've seen this team lose to the right defense.

I almost don't want an unbeaten schedule. It's tough to handle. I want these guys coachable when the time is right.

ETGator1 · 01-20-2013, 08:24 PM

I'm glad you don't want an unbeaten schedule because we are 14-2.

**gatordee** · 01-20-2013, 08:32 PM

Good post. Too bad you are not a Gator fan, you have potential! :lol:

Tebowism0823 · 01-20-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ETGator1

I'm glad you don't want an unbeaten schedule because we are 14-2.

SEC

Go2gtr · 01-21-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ETGator1

I'm glad you don't want an unbeaten schedule because we are 14-2.

See above post.

tupacbiff · 01-21-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dailydoublecat

I hope some of our players do not make it to be sophomores at Kentucky!!
Jeff

Why cheating too obvious?

tebowharvin · 01-21-2013, 07:07 PM

I am convinced dailydoublecat is simply a Gator fan posing as a UK fan. Gets a lot of positive attention for being objective. :P

gatorbogey · 01-21-2013, 08:00 PM

he's a gator fan except when the wildcats come a'callin'. it would be like me up in lexington. i'd probably go to a few wildcat [football] games and root for the wildcats since they are under-cats in that sport. root for 'em, 'cept when the gators came into town to play.

dailydoublecat · 01-21-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tebowharvin

I am convinced dailydoublecat is simply a Gator fan posing as a UK fan. Gets a lot of positive attention for being objective. :P

I've lived in Ocala all my life and some of my best friends are Gators!! I try to post how I feel and try not to spin my feelings. Heck this forum has changed my mind on many basketball fronts! I do root for Florida and am a big Donovan fan!
Jeff