Is Arkansas A Trap Game?

[wci347]

Even though we are basically an 8 deep squad, the versatility of several players makes it seem like we are deeper, it also causes confusion for other teams on defense and offense. The return of Yeguete has also taken a load of pressure off of Murphy and Young. When he was out last year, we wore those two down more. This year they are getting quality minutes on the bench to rest.

[Brewski]

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[Bradass]

Originally Posted by wci347

Even though we are basically an 8 deep squad, the versatility of several players makes it seem like we are deeper, it also causes confusion for other teams on defense and offense. The return of Yeguete has also taken a load of pressure off of Murphy and Young. When he was out last year, we wore those two down more. This year they are getting quality minutes on the bench to rest.

If only we had Will for the tourney last year...

Now that we have Prather back, let's hope for no more injuries the rest of the year!

[gulfgator]

Originally Posted by GothamGator

This might be the toughest conference game so far because it is on the road, and Arkansas is a good team. This is not the game we can take easily.

Exactly, this game isn't going to be difficult because it's a trap game(which it isn't), It's difficult because like so many NCAA teams, Ark is a completely different animal at home. They have only lost one game at home and have won in convincing fashion in most of their home games.

IMO, this is potentially the toughest game UF has had since K St. and if UF wins convincingly, this would be the best win of the year...so far

[108]

Originally Posted by HALLGATOR

To me a trap game is one you go into complacent and not prepared to play. A team can lose a game even if they are prepared and have their heads screwed on right. Sometimes the other team plays exceptionally well and things just don't go your way. So to say a loss is a loss because it was a trap game is not always accurate. It this team continues to play like they have been so far in league play they are going to be very hard to beat.

yea, just worried about the mental complacency

but if it happens, it happens, pointless to worry about it i guess

and don't want to jinx them

[maxgator]

Originally Posted by appgator

Ark is the hottest team in the country rt now. Hands down a huge challenge on the road. This is what Im preaching to my team rt now if im Coach. Im pulling every positive attribute / qoute and press release. And I am doing this for every single opponent left on my schedule.

This team goes as far as it WANTS. And I see alot of want in this team. Top to Bottom this team is hungry. Just look at the effort and energy the scrubs give us at the end of some of the lopsided wins. Coach has em on a Different emotional level imho. I will also say this. I remember reading a good article detailing the offseason conditioning drills. ie waking up the neighbors puking and having the cops called at like 8am lol. ALL that work is paying off in a huge way rt now. UF is simply one of the best conditioned teams in the country. The Az loss and the Kstate loss were huge learning environments. We will lose a few tween now and Ncaa's imho. But with road trips to UK, Mizzou, UT, Ark... And the SEC Tourney. I could see 2-3 in there. But they will be EARNED wins for those teams thats for sure. NO QUIT in this team and I like it. Also, Prather has yet to contribute and I think Boyntons best ball is still to come.


John

Channeling your inner les miles eh? Nice.

[orlandogator]

They have a winning record at home but they do just as expected, they beat those who arent considerd as good and they lose to ranked teams. They do play deep into the bench though to keep people fresh.

I just think if Florida comes out with defensive intensity, we should win strong. They can put points up though and have not been held to that magical '50' yet this year.

[UFSECKINGS]

They played Cuse pretty tough, I still think we coast though.

[Brewski]

10.5 point spread. I thought it would be bigger, but I'd take a double digit win.

[gatorbogey]

via sagarin:
1 Florida = 94.47 18 2 77.52( 25) 2 2 | 4 2 | 93.39 2 | 95.89 1

63 Arkansas = 80.30 13 8 73.55( 128) 0 3 | 1 4 | 79.49 73 | 81.05 58

HOME ADVANTAGE=[ 3.43]

gators by 11.4 pts

[gatorr4life]

I have a feeling we run into a buzz saw. Though my father begs to differ. He said "we're the buzz saw".

[regurgigator]

The OP is not asking if we're due for letdown is he?



Hope so. It worked before....

[Donzo]

Originally Posted by 108

A quick turnaround, after an emotional hard fought Saturday night game where we consumed a lot of energy trying to stop Henderson and company?

Geez O' Petes....

[fox]

We find out if this team buys into the hype or not.

[UFG8rGuy3283]

Murphy is the matchup nightmare for Arkansas tonight. He has a 3 inch height advantage inside and will be able to shoot over his defender from 3 as well.

I look for Scottie to be on BJ all evening and hopefully make life more difficult for him than usual.

A lot of this depends on the mental focus, which is the biggest challenge with guys this age, especially when they beat the snot out of them last year on their home court and have a much higher "ranking" this year.

I just have a different feeling about this team. The upper classmen seem so focused, especially KB. He hasn't shot as well this year, but he's done a lot of other things very well and has elevated his game and focus, imo.

We shall see tonight!

[rserina]

Originally Posted by fox

We find out if this team buys into the hype or not.

How does that have anything to do with it? If we didn't buy into the hype when we were #4, why would we do it at #2?

If we lose this game, it is because we travel to a tough venue and face a team that plays very well there, not to mention one that A) forces turnovers, B) uses full court pressure, and C) is unafraid of shooting contested threes, all things that we have struggled with at times. If we win, I personally think it is further confirmation that we are as good--or better--than our ranking says.

[UFG8rGuy3283]

Originally Posted by rserina

How does that have anything to do with it? If we didn't buy into the hype when we were #4, why would we do it at #2?

If we lose this game, it is because we travel to a tough venue and face a team that plays very well there, not to mention one that A) forces turnovers, B) uses full court pressure, and C) is unafraid of shooting contested threes, all things that we have struggled with at times. If we win, I personally think it is further confirmation that we are as good--or better--than our ranking says.

Rep.

I agree here completely. It will be a great test to see how we handle the pressure. They seem to be relentless full court, especially at home.

If we win, as you said, it just reinforces that this team is the real deal and it will be a much better win than most people in the country realize.

[iam4uf]

Arkansas probably has a top ten RPI at home this year. It's going to be tough tonight.

[tilly]

Not a trap game. This team will throttle the teams they should throttle. I see no signs of complacency on this team.

[ReggieNelson]

i am worried about their full court pressure