Florida 64 Kentucky 61

[BelfryJustice]

Final

[The_Pistol]

Was about to post that. Great game though. Thought the Cats was going to rally back and take the W.

[FATMAN]

did ne one else stomach drop when bradley shot that last one

[-STAT-]

Congrats Florida. This was a hard fought game, and I thought that UK was going to come back to win this one as well.

[cards_athlete]

Man i really thought Bradleys last second shot was going to go in.

[-STAT-]

UK ended up shooting 3-21 from behind the arc. That is bad.

[mcfan1]

In my book Kentucky won this game, just think, we shoot 3-22 from three we hit a couple more key three's in the second half I think we would have won 8-10 point's, Bradley hits the other freethrow, we don't have to go for three. Oh and by the way all you Tubby hater's, he outcoached Billy D tonight.

[IRISH4]

For shooting as badly that they did from the 3point line and free throws, UK played solid. Rebounded well most of the time and played great defense. Excellent atmosphere, but just came up short. Need to pull it all next time against the Gators, just proved that they are beatable.

[cards_athlete]

UK ended up shooting 3-21 from behind the arc. That is bad.

correction:HORRIBLE

[PLAYBOY5]

People may say that UK didn't shoot that great, but Florida also had it's big 3 in foul trouble also. What's fair is fair! UK didn't deserve to win this game tonight! Congrats Florida!

[BelfryJustice]

In my book Kentucky won this game, just think, we shoot 3-22 from three we hit a couple more key three's in the second half I think we would have won 8-10 point's, Bradley hits the other freethrow, we don't have to go for three. Oh and by the way all you Tubby hater's, he outcoached Billy D tonight.

I guess that is why Billy D won the game! :lmao:

[StrikeoutKing]

People may say that UK didn't shoot that great, but Florida also had it's big 3 in foul trouble also. What's fair is fair! UK didn't deserve to win this game tonight! Congrats Florida!
I agree, PLAYBOY5! Kentucky was HORRIBLE from behind the arc, and yes, if they had made more, they may have won. But what about Horford and Noah being in foul trouble all night. Noah is better than 6 points. And they were in that situation because of the Kentucky defense, but still, the offense wasn't able to pull it off. And they only had a few "open" looks from dowtown. Florida deserved to win this game. If you can't beat Florida with Joakim Noah and Al Horford out, you don't deserve to beat 'em. I guarantee this game won't even be close when it moves to Gainsville!

[-STAT-]

I agree, PLAYBOY5! Kentucky was HORRIBLE from behind the arc, and yes, if they had made more, they may have won. But what about Horford and Noah being in foul trouble all night. Noah is better than 6 points. And they were in that situation because of the Kentucky defense, but still, the offense wasn't able to pull it off. And they only had a few "open" looks from dowtown. Florida deserved to win this game. If you can't beat Florida with Joakim Noah and Al Horford out, you don't deserve to beat 'em. I guarantee this game won't even be close when it moves to Gainsville!


SOK, were u at? lol

[mcfan1]

I guess that is why Billy D won the game! :lmao:
It's fairly easy to win when your opponent shoots 3-22 from three, and what 12-22 at the line, Tubby made the proper adjustment's when needed, he had them attacking the basket at Horford and Noah, Kentucky did not lose this game because Tubby was outcoached, they lost bacause of poor shooting. And by the way, the better coach does not always win.

[cards_athlete]

It's fairly easy to win when your opponent shoots 3-22 from three, and what 12-22 at the line, Tubby made the proper adjustment's when needed, he had them attacking the basket at Horford and Noah, Kentucky did not lose this game because Tubby was outcoached, they lost bacause of poor shooting. And by the way, the better coach does not always win.

Nice post. For once Im going to stand up for Tubby. Tonight he did a great job.

[BelfryJustice]

It's fairly easy to win when your opponent shoots 3-22 from three, and what 12-22 at the line, Tubby made the proper adjustment's when needed, he had them attacking the basket at Horford and Noah, Kentucky did not lose this game because Tubby was outcoached, they lost bacause of poor shooting. And by the way, the better coach does not always win.

Kentucky never had the lead in this game! I think Florida's D also had something to do with Kentucky's 3-22 from 3 point land. That also makes 5 in a row for the weaker coach. This is the first team to beat UK 5 in row since Tennessee in the 70's. UK is now 0-4 against ranked teams this year. It was a good game near the end.

[BelfryJustice]

Nice post. For once Im going to stand up for Tubby. Tonight he did a great job.

He did coach a great game against a #1 team, but to say he was the best coach tonight is a little bold.

[BlackcatAlum]

Wow... UK played really well on defense and played some smart basketball. Three pointers where not falling tonight, but I was real impressed by our play. Corey Brewer kept Florida in this game, he did everything down the stretch. Will Get 'em Next Time!

[BlackcatFootball]

my stomach dropped on the 26 footer to make it a 3 point game if this game went to OT it was lights out for the gators. Horford would have probaly fouled out and we would have just pounded it down low on the bench payers down low and that would have been that. I also agree tubby was the better coach tonight he couldn't do anything about the shooting situation they made the shots at the end when it counted but just came up short, but at least we know what to work on for our trip to the swamp because next game is ours.

[cards_athlete]

It sure is a shame that Brewer wanted to come to Kentucky and wasnt offered a scholarship. Thats the reason Im not a Tubby lover, besides tonight he did a good job.lol. But really disappoints me. Just imagine if we had Brewer and Lofton. Wow!

[BelfryJustice]

It sure is a shame that Brewer wanted to come to Kentucky and wasnt offered a scholarship. Thats the reason Im not a Tubby lover, besides tonight he did a good job.lol. But really disappoints me. Just imagine if we had Brewer and Lofton. Wow!


Two very good points!


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[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

Billy D owns Tubby 5 in a row and soon to make it 6 when UK goes to Gainesville. I still get a big grin on my face every time I hear the Tubby supporters argue Tubby is the better coach. Instead of putting up foolish arguments, they'd better be concentrating on ways to encourage Billy D to come to Lexington and straighten out the mess that Tubby's created.

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

It sure is a shame that Brewer wanted to come to Kentucky and wasnt offered a scholarship. Thats the reason Im not a Tubby lover, besides tonight he did a good job.lol. But really disappoints me. Just imagine if we had Brewer and Lofton. Wow!

Tubby wasn't goint to recruit Pettigrew until the media and fans starting getting on his case about it. The only contact they had with him until a few weeks ago was text messaging.....according to Pettigrew's coach.

Tub is clueless about recruiting talent....just look at Woo, SHEE-ray, and Bobby Perry.....and let's not forget Shag.

[Jimmy Dugan]

I think I shed a few tears when that last shot fell short.

[cards_athlete]

I think I shed a few tears when that last shot fell short.

Same here! ='(

[cards_athlete]

Tub is clueless about recruiting talent....just look at Woo, SHEE-ray, and Bobby Perry.....and let's not forget Shag.

One thing I will complain about tonight is putting Woo in. To me, he is one of the worst players to ever come to UK and actually get some playing time. Tubby's recruiting is awful. I say bring Billy back to Kentucky and give him the job! Maybe then my dreams of getting some outstanding players to come to UK will be furfilled. And of course a National Championship! Haven't had one since Rick's boys and its starting to get to me.

[mcfan1]

I shed a few tears after I hit my hand on the floor when the shot did not go in, lol.

[alfus21]

Billy D owns Tubby 5 in a row and soon to make it 6 when UK goes to Gainesville. I still get a big grin on my face every time I hear the Tubby supporters argue Tubby is the better coach. Instead of putting up foolish arguments, they'd better be concentrating on ways to encourage Billy D to come to Lexington and straighten out the mess that Tubby's created.


Tubby still leads Billy D since arriving at UK 12-9. I do think Tubby is a better coach, but I do think Donovan is a better recruiter. Tubby Smith is UK's coach, and nobody jumped on the Florida bandwagon until last season, and they won't again after this season. Once Billy D loses this team he'll be the joke he was before he got these guys. That is, if he stays at Florida instead of opting to go to the NBA.

[mcfan1]

Billy D owns Tubby 5 in a row and soon to make it 6 when UK goes to Gainesville. I still get a big grin on my face every time I hear the Tubby supporters argue Tubby is the better coach. Instead of putting up foolish arguments, they'd better be concentrating on ways to encourage Billy D to come to Lexington and straighten out the mess that Tubby's created.
Yeah, don't forget the 8 in a row Tubby won against Billy D, I really don't think there is a great reason to get rid of Tubby, I do think Donavan is my first choice by a landside to be his replacement.

[alfus21]

Tubby wasn't goint to recruit Pettigrew until the media and fans starting getting on his case about it. The only contact they had with him until a few weeks ago was text messaging.....according to Pettigrew's coach.

Tub is clueless about recruiting talent....just look at Woo, SHEE-ray, and Bobby Perry.....and let's not forget Shag.

How do you know Tubby wasn't going to recruit Pettigrew?

Tubby may miss with some guys, but Sheray Thomas and Bobby Perry haven't been playing that bad, especially Perry against South Carolina and Thomas did nothing to hurt UK tonight.

Tubby can recruit, just look at Prince, Bogans, Fitch, Daniels, Hayes, Azubukie, and Rondo.

Easy to see things as half empty when you don't look at the positives.

[alfus21]

Anybody else love the fact that Morris outscored Noah and Horford combined?

[PLAYBOY5]

Jasper plays to quiet IMO! he got a couple of rebounds early but just really didn't do anything to help Kentucky tonight. Of course he really didn't do anything to hurt them either.

[alfus21]

The fact that Kentucky shot so poorly from 3 point range and only lost to the #1 team by 3 says something. The poor start doomed them from the beginning getting down 24-12 early. Cory Brewer did a great job in the 2nd half, and yeah it would have been nice to have him but the same fact is Kentucky had the #1 recruiting class without Brewer in 2004. Tubby did an amazing job of doubling down on their frontcourt and stopping penetration. Horford and Noah were shut down easily. I think they get us in Gainesville but Kentucky can keep in close again. If they meet in the SEC tournament it's Kentucky's game. Florida is a very beatable team.

[warriorpride]

Congrats to florida on a hard fought game.

[pillsburythrowboy]

I said it once and I'll say it agian Flordia is overrated! Cats are the better team. u make 3-20 some from behind the arc and still lose by 3? Come on now. #1 rating for the gators is way to high. I also said Noah would not be a factor and agian I was right!

[NYY10]

What killed kentucky was the 3 pointer, they only made like 3 from behind the arc. If ky would of hit 4 or 5 3 pointers then Kentucky would of came away with the Win..Congrats to both teams!!!

[TidesHoss32]

that, and your 86% free throw shooter goes 2-7 from the line, you make 11-20 free throws and 3-21 from the three point line. Noah and Horford didnt play well at all and Florida still beat UK in Rupp. I dont think that Florida is unbeatable, but I dont think that UK will be able to beat them this year, in Gainesville, or in the SEC tournament. They played gutsy, but tonight was the best shot they had to beat them. What killed kentucky was the 3 pointer, they only made like 3 from behind the arc. If ky would of hit 4 or 5 3 pointers then Kentucky would of came away with the Win..Congrats to both teams!!!

[PLAYBOY5]

I agree!

[CAM2006]

Tubby still leads Billy D since arriving at UK 12-9. I do think Tubby is a better coach, but I do think Donovan is a better recruiter. Tubby Smith is UK's coach, and nobody jumped on the Florida bandwagon until last season, and they won't again after this season. Once Billy D loses this team he'll be the joke he was before he got these guys. That is, if he stays at Florida instead of opting to go to the NBA.


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[rumpold_pigskin]

One thing I will complain about tonight is putting Woo in. To me, he is one of the worst players to ever come to UK and actually get some playing time. Tubby's recruiting is awful. I say bring Billy back to Kentucky and give him the job! Maybe then my dreams of getting some outstanding players to come to UK will be furfilled. And of course a National Championship! Haven't had one since Rick's boys and its starting to get to me.I agree he kills them every time he goes in the game.He is always one step behind,,,plus Bradley is someone who I will never have any faith in.

[Old school Dawg]

I agree with that rumpold.I think Bradley has no intestinal fortitude.

[Old school Dawg]

I will say one more thing no one wants to hear but like the gospel the word must get out.Only a great coach could take a team with such lousy players as Kentucky and play within 3 of the number 1 team in the country.Its ironic he recruited them.

[15thRegionCrazy]

Kentucky played their hearts out... if they could have hit some 3's and free throws they would have won this one by at least 10!

[Old school Dawg]

Kentucky played their hearts out... if they could have hit some 3's and free throws they would have won this one by at least 10!Thats the truth 15th region,,they played their hearts out and only bad shooting was why they lost.If the Rupp crowd would get behind them like that all the time they would play their hearts out all the time.Its hard being a wildcat.

[mcfan1]

I said it once and I'll say it agian Flordia is overrated! Cats are the better team. u make 3-20 some from behind the arc and still lose by 3? Come on now. #1 rating for the gators is way to high. I also said Noah would not be a factor and agian I was right!
Uhhh.....No, Florida is far from overated, maybe Kentucky is just good.

[pillsburythrowboy]

Uhhh.....No, Florida is far from overated, maybe Kentucky is just good.

Uh yes they are overrated. Check there schedule its weak. Kansas and Ohio State. I mean they are not the number 1 team in the nation yes they are over rated! Noah is not as good as he is let on. Brewer is the heart and soul of that team. With out him they lose. Kentucky is better than what most people give them credit for. They made FLordia play there style of ball. Kentucky was just not shooting worth a hoot.

[Old school Dawg]

Uh yes they are overrated. Check there schedule its weak. Kansas and Ohio State. I mean they are not the number 1 team in the nation yes they are over rated! Noah is not as good as he is let on. Brewer is the heart and soul of that team. With out him they lose. Kentucky is better than what most people give them credit for. They made FLordia play there style of ball. Kentucky was just not shooting worth a hoot.They won a national championship last year with the same team.They might be over rated but their rated where they are earned the right to be.Kentucky fans are kinda pitiful.cry cry cry,,I dont mean that towards you pillsbury.

[alfus21]

Florida deserves to be #1. They lost 2 games, both without Brewer playing. They returned their starting 5 from a national title team. I don't think they're unbeatable though. They have several weaknesses including handling pressure outside the perimeter as they showed last night. It's easy to get them off their game and frustrate them. But they are where they deserve to be.

[cards_athlete]

I also think Florida is where they deserve to be. Of course they aren't unbeatable. Its college basketball, anything can happen baby!

[UKGIRL20]

Joe Crawford was none existent once again he is the biggest waste of a talented player I have ever seen. He has all the talent in the world and only shows up occassionally. Free throws and the three point shooting lost it for Kentucky. With that said UK should of won by 10 or more.