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rserina · 02-09-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SwampFox

methinks that was sarcasm....

Ah. It should be in italics or something so I can pick it up.

CFITB · 02-09-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gator7_5

I've watched a few games of theirs this year. What's with all of the talk of a hopeful split garbage? This is a middle of the road SEC team. No reason we can't do to them what we're doing to moo st right now.

UF sweeps the kittens by a 12pt avg.

Truth.

can you explain "middle of the road SEC team" ? what is that supposed to mean ?

rounds · 02-09-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rserina

Let's just forfeit. We can't possibly beat a team that has no paint game and no point guard.

Is this italics? If so, where are they? We need help picking sarcasm up??

rserina · 02-09-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rounds

Is this italics? If so, where are they? We need help picking sarcasm up??

Yes. Yes. Yes.

gatorbrew · 02-09-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CFITB

can you explain "middle of the road SEC team" ? what is that supposed to mean ?

I think he means that the SEC appears the weakest it's been in a decade, but UK has yet to win one going away and has laid a few eggs at home. Rubbing elbows with Mizzou and Ole Miss. All talent, no chemistry = keeping teams like Auburn in games.

BEH · 02-09-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorbrew

I think he means that the SEC appears the weakest it's been in a decade, but UK has yet to win one going away and has laid a few eggs at home. Rubbing elbows with Mizzou and Ole Miss. All talent, no chemistry = keeping teams like Auburn in games.

Maybe I am missing your point, but I don't know why Kentucky has not won any going away unless you feel that 22 points is not going away.

UK has not played Mizzou, but did beat Miss soundly at Mississippi (only 13 points on the road to a ranked team). Tuesday UK will be playing Florida as the second best win/loss team in the SEC. UK is basically the same place that they were two years ago today 17-6. That team went to the final four.

With UK this year you never know who is going to show up; however, I fully expect Kentucky to represent the school well Tuesday.

LoyalGatorFan · 02-09-2013, 11:56 PM

I fully expect UF to win on Tuesday....we are better across the board in stats...barring any referee influence, we should win relatively comfortably...UK averages only 2 more PPG than UF and UF plays much better D....the only wild cards that could come into play is if someone for UK unexpectedly goes off or if UF gets in foul trouble...of course I thought the same thing about Arky..

**nastyreptile** · 02-10-2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dailydoublecat

Florida doesnt have much to worry about IMHO. Kentucky will have to play the best game they have played this year to win and I just don't see it.

Jeff

Not to worry, Kentucky always get the no calls...Does Cal hold the Refs mortgages?

SwampFox · 02-10-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BEH

Maybe I am missing your point, but I don't know why Kentucky has not won any going away unless you feel that 22 points is not going away.

UK has not played Mizzou, but did beat Miss soundly at Mississippi (only 13 points on the road to a ranked team). Tuesday UK will be playing Florida as the second best win/loss team in the SEC. UK is basically the same place that they were two years ago today 17-6. That team went to the final four.

With UK this year you never know who is going to show up; however, I fully expect Kentucky to represent the school well Tuesday.

And I fully expect UK to get their butt kicked.

gatorbrew · 02-10-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BEH

Maybe I am missing your point, but I don't know why Kentucky has not won any going away unless you feel that 22 points is not going away.

UK has not played Mizzou, but did beat Miss soundly at Mississippi (only 13 points on the road to a ranked team). Tuesday UK will be playing Florida as the second best win/loss team in the SEC. UK is basically the same place that they were two years ago today 17-6. That team went to the final four.

With UK this year you never know who is going to show up; however, I fully expect Kentucky to represent the school well Tuesday.

So you see this UK team as a Final Four team? When I sat down to watch our game today, I saw what I expected - a beating. When I checked the SEC scores this PM, I saw what I expected from the UK game - a very close game at Rupp against a skid mark of an opponent.

Not knocking UK's pedigree or ridiculous stockpile of blue chip talent. Just saying that describing UK right now as a "middle of the road SEC team" would be pretty spot on in a typical year.

But yes, you guys second in league wins. Cheers!

tommyuf21 · 02-10-2013, 01:15 AM

He is on the record stating that UK is a final four team. I'm pretty sure that he believes they are better than us. He is one UK fan that never gives us any credit. I see Kentucky as improving somewhat, but still am not convinced that they will get further than the Sweet 16.

I try to be as impartial as possible when it comes to what I think about our prospects. I'm not convinced that we are a final four team. I certainly wouldn't go on someone else's site and say that either.

GatorJeff · 02-10-2013, 08:01 AM

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Still see Kentucky winning the SEC. The are getting better and better, all those diaper dandies are starting to play together now. Do not see UF beating Kentucky especially up at Lexington. If we do not beat them here, we will be the ones most likely getting swept.

The Gators will be a solid oddsmakers favorite in the game, will win it and take a two game lead in the conference over UK and everyone else. It's possible for UK to win the conference, but that remains highly unlikely at this point.

REM08 · 02-10-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorbrew

So you see this UK team as a Final Four team? When I sat down to watch our game today, I saw what I expected - a beating. When I checked the SEC scores this PM, I saw what I expected from the UK game - a very close game at Rupp against a skid mark of an opponent.

Not knocking UK's pedigree or ridiculous stockpile of blue chip talent. Just saying that describing UK right now as a "middle of the road SEC team" would be pretty spot on in a typical year.

But yes, you guys second in league wins. Cheers!

Maybe in years when the SEC had good teams (plural). But you're just not correct about this being the case this year (so far at least). When there are 14 teams in the league, the second place team isn't "middle of the road." Unless, of course, the statement was made as a jab at UK and was for some kind of cathartic effect. Obviously this was the case.

gatorbogey · 02-10-2013, 10:12 AM

it's a matter of perception. issue is - the great UK team from last year as a comparison. they dominated. this year's 'cat team is rather tepid and non-descript in comparison (w/ the notable exception of Noel). so it seems like a 'middle of the road' type team - if the SEC were better, that is.

of course, 'cats are #2 right now and are poised or could take over #1. and they are matching, recordwise, what past final four UK teams did. if UK gets hot at the right time, they do have the talent to make another deep run in the post season.

gatorbrew · 02-10-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by REM08

Maybe in years when the SEC had good teams (plural). But you're just not correct about this being the case this year (so far at least). When there are 14 teams in the league, the second place team isn't "middle of the road." Unless, of course, the statement was made as a jab at UK and was for some kind of cathartic effect. Obviously this was the case.

Was not a jab. In a year when the UT's and UGA's are actually a contest and the majority of the league's teams aren't sub .500, this particular UK squad would likely be "middle of the road." This year, they're in 2nd place.

themistocles · 02-10-2013, 11:26 AM

They are improving, which one should expect with a young team that is well coached.

The Gators are in another slump and the loss of Yeguete, who is a vital component of the team hurts substantially.

Without Yeguete, the Gators can be beaten, as was shown both by K-State (where he was essentially absent), and Arkansas.

Hopefully they will rapidly pull out of the slump and get back to playing the way they have played for most of this season. If that occurs, then it will be a 2-0 or 3-0 Gators over Cats. If they stay in a slump, Ky might win 1 or possibly even 2 games.

HALLGATOR · 02-10-2013, 12:02 PM

My biggest concern with this game is not whether Florida has the edge in ability to win but rather how the psychological aspect of playing Kentucky may affect them. I don't want to see them come out tight and get out of the game plan if things don't go right early.

CFITB · 02-10-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorbrew

Was not a jab. In a year when the UT's and UGA's are actually a contest and the majority of the league's teams aren't sub .500, this particular UK squad would likely be "middle of the road." This year, they're in 2nd place.

4 out of 14 teams are currently sub .500, not sure that's what I would call a majority. But since you said that - I'll believe you that you weren't trying to throw a jab at UK. Obviously it's just a case of you not knowing what you're talking about.

And seriously who says a second-place team is middle of the road based on the fact that that's what they would be in other seasons ? OK if that makes you feel better...it just seems like it would make more sense describe UK as what they are THIS season, which is one game behind your first-place Gators.

CFITB · 02-10-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LoyalGatorFan

I fully expect UF to win on Tuesday....we are better across the board in stats..

you're not even close to being better "across the board" in stats. Cats have advantages in rebounding and interior defense. Keep in mind that these numbers for the most part figure in WY who averaged over 6 rebounds a game.

PPG : UK 76 UF 74.2

FG % : UK 48.8 UF 49.4

FT % : UK 64.8 UF 69.5

3PT FG % : UK 36.2 UF 38.8

RPG : UK 39.2 UF 36.1

APG : UK 14.7 UF 15.9

SPG : UK 6.4 UF 7.7

BPG : UK 7.7 UF 3.4

TPG : UK 13.4 UF 11.6

gatorbrew · 02-10-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CFITB

4 out of 14 teams are currently sub .500, not sure that's what I would call a majority. But since you said that - I'll believe you that you weren't trying to throw a jab at UK. Obviously it's just a case of you not knowing what you're talking about.

And seriously who says a second-place team is middle of the road based on the fact that that's what they would be in other seasons ? OK if that makes you feel better...it just seems like it would make more sense describe UK as what they are THIS season, which is one game behind your first-place Gators.

Jesus, someone characterized this team as "middle of the road." Choose another descriptor that sits well with you. The bottom line is THIS UK squad has a lot if work to do before March.