Norfolk State talkin the talk to Florida, can they walk the walk

PR9 · 03-18-12, 06:53 AM

and for anyone who says they were only lucky with their shots against Mizzou, Norfolk has been hitting shots for 5 straight games now. Its been an ongoing thing lately not some flash in the pan

BookiesBernanke · 03-18-12, 06:59 AM

I really like this team and O'G will be the best player on the court.

What I worry about though is the complete lack of on the ball pressure by Mizzou. They let Norfolk do whatever they wanted as far as setting up their plays. The +14 seems very excessive but I assume it reflects that Florida will put alot more pressure on the ball.

PR9 · 03-18-12, 07:14 AM

What the Spartans will have to do is exactly the same thing that thrust them onto the national spotlight Friday night — frustrate a smaller, four-guard lineup with their length and ability to score.

Missouri and Florida run similar offenses with similar personnel, and the possibility of a third-round matchup between the two teams was talked about before the tournament got under way. Instead, the Gators will be facing exactly the type of team that gave them problems all season.

Norfolk State’s starting lineup features five players that are 6-5 or taller. In comparison, Florida point guard Erving Walker is listed at 5-8, and only 6-11 forward Erik Murphy and 6-9 center Patric Young can counter the Spartans’ height advantage..

Although UF now plays a No. 15 seed instead of a No. 2 seed, the advantage might actually be with Norfolk State. Following the Gators’ win Friday, UF players and Donovan were inundated with question after question about Missouri. To their credit, they didn’t assume the same foregone conclusion as those asking the questions.“I’m sure our coaches are on that right now, scouting both teams,” Young said. “They’re probably going to watch the game, see who wins, and we’ll prepare the best we can for them, whoever we play. And we’ll see.”He was right.

And Donovan was probably stewing a bit, considering his Gators have struggled against similar lengthy teams that play aggressive man-to-man defense.Florida lost twice to a severely less-talented Tennessee team this season, dropping games both at home and away by a combined 16 points.

The Vols can also start four players taller than 6-5, which frustrated the Gators and prevented them from getting open looks

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/1...for-upset.html

thebestthereis · 03-18-12, 07:51 AM

Just won as a +20 point dog and now +14, talk about a complete joke. Norfolk is easy money obviously that is why you take Florida.

PR9 · 03-18-12, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by thebestthereis

Just won as a +20 point dog and now +14, talk about a complete joke. Norfolk is easy money obviously that is why you take Florida.

Did you say that in Florida`s 2nd game against Tennessee when Florida was heavily favored, and lost, again..

you know, a team thats built just like Norfolk St

asdfghasdfgh · 03-18-12, 08:58 AM

I'm taking Florida -14.5. No way O'Quinn goes 10/16 on Young like he did on Ratliffe. Expect Norfolk to get handled inside.

PR9 · 03-18-12, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by thebestthereis

Just won as a +20 point dog and now +14, talk about a complete joke. Norfolk is easy money obviously that is why you take Florida.

Florida is 3-7 ATS as double-digit favorites, and 0-4 in their last 4

and today Florida plays a hungry team that believes and matches up well against them

seriously man, florida is a very flawed team. Many said they`d be one and done here. They got a very lucky draw. Now all of a sudden people think theyre some kind of flawless team and can easily cover 14 against a team that matches up well against them. lol come on

You mad bro · 03-18-12, 10:55 AM

no team matches up well with UF cuz they can jst shoot the shiit out of the ball from almost every position

PR9 · 03-18-12, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by You mad bro

no team matches up well with UF cuz they can jst shoot the shiit out of the ball from almost every position

Originally posted by PR9

What the Spartans will have to do is exactly the same thing that thrust them onto the national spotlight Friday night — frustrate a smaller, four-guard lineup with their length and ability to score.

Missouri and Florida run similar offenses with similar personnel, and the possibility of a third-round matchup between the two teams was talked about before the tournament got under way. Instead, the Gators will be facing exactly the type of team that gave them problems all season.

Norfolk State’s starting lineup features five players that are 6-5 or taller. In comparison, Florida point guard Erving Walker is listed at 5-8, and only 6-11 forward Erik Murphy and 6-9 center Patric Young can counter the Spartans’ height advantage..

Although UF now plays a No. 15 seed instead of a No. 2 seed, the advantage might actually be with Norfolk State. Following the Gators’ win Friday, UF players and Donovan were inundated with question after question about Missouri. To their credit, they didn’t assume the same foregone conclusion as those asking the questions.“I’m sure our coaches are on that right now, scouting both teams,” Young said. “They’re probably going to watch the game, see who wins, and we’ll prepare the best we can for them, whoever we play. And we’ll see.”He was right.

And Donovan was probably stewing a bit, considering his Gators have struggled against similar lengthy teams that play aggressive man-to-man defense.Florida lost twice to a severely less-talented Tennessee team this season, dropping games both at home and away by a combined 16 points.

The Vols can also start four players taller than 6-5, which frustrated the Gators and prevented them from getting open looks

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/1...for-upset.html

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