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UFreak · 03-06-2013, 07:42 AM

Say what you want about Craft, the guy can flat out play. Kid's got nuts.

SmootyGator · 03-06-2013, 07:53 AM

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Kid's got nuts.

If not, he's (she's) a shoo-in for the WNBA.

ETGator1 · 03-06-2013, 09:24 AM

The Big Ten is the Big East darling this season. They're as over hyped as the Big East of past seasons. Therefore, any good team losing at home in the Big Ten will get a pass. It's not fair, but perception is reality.

**gator1986** · 03-06-2013, 09:31 AM

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The Big Ten is the Big East darling this season. They're as over hyped as the Big East of past seasons. Therefore, any good team losing at home in the Big Ten will get a pass. It's not fair, but perception is reality.

I hope Florida plays Indiana on a neutral court in the tournament fully healthy, I truly believe it won't even be a game

ArtVandelay · 03-06-2013, 09:48 AM

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I really like Craft too but it seems like he plays with a different set of reach-in rules than everyone else.

It's crazy how he gets away with it. I think he would still be a great defender either way. Reminds me of the way TENN plays D and doesn't get called for fouls...

**Bullis33** · 03-06-2013, 09:53 AM

Spot on to the posters who mentioned Craft gets away with murder on D....once he got a rep as a great defender, he gets the benefit of the doubt on most all calls

and while IU is good, their recent losses just underscore that there is no 1 truly great team this season, everyone has flaws, and UF is one of the 10-12 teams out there with a legit chance to win 6 in a row and cut the nets....despite all the bitching and moaning by our fans all the time about how "soft" and "overrated" and "bad" we are lol...I realize these fans on here saying this are the minority, but boy are they vocal, lol

ArtVandelay · 03-06-2013, 10:02 AM

Michigan is the team to beat in the Big10 and they will prove that this weekend...

**gator1986** · 03-06-2013, 10:40 AM

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Michigan is the team to beat in the Big10 and they will prove that this weekend...

I've said this from day one

gatordd · 03-06-2013, 10:56 AM

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Michigan is the team to beat in the Big10 and they will prove that this weekend...

You sir are correct. IU has a lot of holes.

HayGator · 03-06-2013, 11:10 AM

Purdue will beat Mich tonight at home.

REM08 · 03-06-2013, 12:04 PM

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I can't stand Crean for that exact reason. He could really take some lessons from Billy D. on how to show some class after a loss. I have always admired Billy for his interaction with rival coaches after a game, win or loss. Other irritating things about Crean. Paces the sideline like a hamster in a cage. His hair really sucks! He sucks up to IU fans really badly (did you see his performance when GameDay was at Indiana?) I really hope they lose in one of the early rounds.

Haha SO true. I imagine maybe its one of those things you like about him if he's your coach, I don't know? A lot of people suggest he looks like Dwight Schrute from the office. I can kinda see it. I'm also not a fan of how he lacks the balls, or the class, to call out or hold accountable the Indiana fans in attendance when they are particularly hostile (in a classless way).

**Bullis33** · 03-06-2013, 12:33 PM

MICH has a lot of individual talent, but has not blended that into a team oriented style of play yet, and has almost zero low post presense...they are almost entirely a guard/wing oriented team...still very good though

patsyruth2008 · 03-06-2013, 01:52 PM

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It's crazy how he gets away with it. I think he would still be a great defender either way. Reminds me of the way TENN plays D and doesn't get called for fouls...

Funny you should say that because Craft committed to Tennessee as a Junior and was in some of the pictures taken at Bruce Pearl's house during an illegal visit under NCAA rules that eventually led to Pearl getting fired........... He does fit the Tennessee MO for defense.

UFreak · 03-06-2013, 02:03 PM

Craft is a great college point guard. Again, say what you want, the guy can flat out play and he brings it every night. He's the kind of player you want on your team and hate to face.

ETGator1 · 03-06-2013, 02:29 PM

Michigan is overrated. They are young, inconsistent, and make too many mistakes to win beyond the round of 16. I'm not nearly as impressed as you guys.

Teams I really don't want to play:

Indiana
Louisville
Syracuse

I like these teams better than Michigan.

REM08 · 03-06-2013, 02:32 PM

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Funny you should say that because Craft committed to Tennessee as a Junior and was in some of the pictures taken at Bruce Pearl's house during an illegal visit under NCAA rules that eventually led to Pearl getting fired........... He does fit the Tennessee MO for defense.

You're right. Technically it was a pretty minor violation though and it was Pearls' lying about it and trying to get others to cover it up (cover up always worse than crime...) that got him nailed.

Agree with the Craft talk. I want to meet the person who doesn't want that kid on their team. Or actually maybe I don't want to meet them?

orlandogator · 03-06-2013, 04:27 PM

I wonder how many losses it takes to drop Indiana like everyone else drops. Lose once dont drop at all, lose again, drop 1 spot. Please. there are other teams in this too.

gulfgator · 03-06-2013, 04:39 PM

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I wonder how many losses it takes to drop Indiana like everyone else drops. Lose once dont drop at all, lose again, drop 1 spot. Please. there are other teams in this too.

Yeah, but they're losing at home and we all know those are quality losses!

edit to add sarcastic grin.