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[HooperScooper]

As he started limping off the court I said out loud there is your built in excuse.

Napier had two key second half steals on Wilbekin, both of which led to UConn baskets. Wilbekin was bothered by cramps throughout the game.

"It was right when the second half started. I was getting a little cramp, it wasn't too bad," Wilbekin said. "I got out of the game and got some ice and it wasn't really a problem from then on."

If I read anything that UConn won because Wilbekin was injured my head is going to explode.

 

[Mots010]

Florida lost because of cramps. We're so lucky.

 

[Kitaman]

The experts didn't know Wil-brickin was on his period, and Boat smelled blood.

 

[PAHusky]

The experts didn't know Wil-brickin was on his period, and Boat smelled blood.

I read somewhere their periods can attract Boats. Boats can smell the menstruation.

 

[Jerry27]

And that greg doyle thinks by telling giffey that it wasn't a fluke somehow makes up for the rick move he pulled asking the question. I called him out, he responded by calling me uneducated...i'm hurt... really! Told him right i'm u educated but you're the who called our win a fluke, games are decided on bounces sometimes, doesn't make it a fluke, he's yet to respond

 

[J-dog]

I could be wrong but he was talking about his Fla team - no ?

Donavan was referring to his own team with that comment

 

[RichZ]

Boat's defense on Wilbiken looked like the reincarnation of Ricky Moore.

 

[storrsroars]

I didn't get to see much of it as I was working, but on radio, Rafferty was definitely in our corner, like he was expecting it. Talked up how Boat and DD matured under Ollie and how Brimah will be a beast and Samuel an exceptional complementary player for Boat next year.

Then again Raff was all over Olander for not being ready to accept a pass, being too late on defense and whatnot. I'm assuming that was indeed the case since I didn't see his minutes.

 

[Jerry27]

I didn't get to see much of it as I was working, but on radio, Rafferty was definitely in our corner, like he was expecting it. Talked up how Boat and DD matured under Ollie and how Brimah will be a beast and Samuel an exceptional complementary player for Boat next year.

Then again Raff was all over Olander for not being ready to accept a pass, being too late on defense and whatnot. I'm assuming that was indeed the case since I didn't see his minutes.

It was the case with olander but the calls seemed to favor florida for most of the game, sometimes the guys just needed to breathe and the whistle blew.

 

[babysheep]

The two ESPN articles have given good credit IMO.

 

[dtrumpet]

Donovan was very complimentary to uconn and ollie in his presser. Every time he brought up how poorly they, especially his guards, played, he gave the uconn d credit.

 

[DrewDog85]

Florida lost because of cramps. We're so lucky.

Yeah Cramps just like my wife gets

 

[huskypantz]

Donovan was very classy in the post-game. He absolutely complemented uconn.

 

[Dogdeacon]

Definitely weird that in both games vs UConn Wilbekin took himself out. Anyone know what the rumor is on his suspension? Thinking a little bit about a pregame comment on final four revealing flaws.

 

[caw]

Nova ISU MSU UF all just miraculously had their worst games against us.

St Joes did play their best. Perhaps they stole everyone's luck against UConn. Or maybe it was the two last second threes that made the ISU and MSU games look a lot closer.

 

[TheChamps990411]

The complete lack of respect this team has recieved is disgusting! Its like we`re a mid major who happen to stumble into the f4 by not having to beat any serious challenges. We are UCONN!!! 3 time national champion that has been in the final 4 3 times in the last 6 years!!! I rarely hope we blow teams out but i hope we obliterate uk on monday night for the whole country to see.

 

[Edge2017]

The complete lack of respect this team has recieved is disgusting! Its like we`re a mid major who happen to stumble into the f4 by not having to beat any serious challenges. We are UCONN!!! 3 time national champion that has been in the final 4 3 times in the last 6 years!!! I rarely hope we blow teams out but i hope we obliterate uk on monday night for the whole country to see.

Yea it's frustrating to be constantly overlooked, but i'll take 3 (4) National Championships over a few online articles any day.

 

[Calhoun's Court]

St Joes did play their best. Perhaps they stole everyone's luck against UConn. Or maybe it was the two last second threes that made the ISU and MSU games look a lot closer.

We are in better shape.

We are wearing teams down.

MSU and Florida both looked worn out by the 8-10 minute mark in the second half of each game.
Opposing guards have to chase Bazz and Boat for 36 minutes plus a game not too mention our forwards.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Kenny Smith is paying attention; he says he's been picking basketball skills over athleticism

 

[mauconnfan]

Here's the thing if Kentucky has just beaten Florida then Greg Bumble would have said "John Calipari and his band of young, freshman had a defensive game plan which even Florida could not penetrate. They are young but they are clicking on all cylinders now due to the great coaching from Cal……….."

What a bunch of air bags……….

Only Dana O'Neill has the balls to get it right………and here's hoping she doesn't

 

[Nostical]

Florida lost because of cramps. We're so lucky.

That's funny because my wife used to get cramps every month and I never got lucky.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Florida lost because of cramps. We're so lucky.

I know. Too bad they had nobody to come off the bench and do a Triple Lindy.

 

[housekeys]

To be fair, all of the excuses are coming from the media, die hard fans, and haters. The FL players and especially BD have not made any excuses.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

To be fair, all of the excuses are coming from the media, die hard fans, and haters. The FL players and especially BD have not made any excuses.

Yes, I was very impressed with Florida's players (especially Young) and Donovan in their postgame comments and actions.

 

[Husky1972]

The excuses keep coming because these guys all have to justify why their redundant picks against us keep going awry. Can't be because our basketball team is actually better, tougher, and doesn't give in.