[Alamorich]

Looks like UCLA is gonna have to play some ball...won't be able to count a fat guy with slippery sneakers and some choking guards to hand them the game.

[imgv94]

Expecting a close game that goes down 2 the wire.

[Alamorich]

If UCLA gets down by 7 or 8 they are gonna be in big trouble.

[Razz]

Does anyone know why UCLA is trying to play an up-tempo game? I mean, they've scored a total of 109 points their last two games and won both, and now they try to play at a fast pace? Much respect for Ben Howland, but that isn't too bright.
Watch Noah. Everytime she makes a move on the perimeter, she travels.

[imgv94]

Did you say she on purpose RAZZ??

[Dark Horse]

UCLA better wake up, because this one's getting out of reach quick. Nothing going their way.

[Dark Horse]

Shots not falling for UCLA, or giving up too many easy baskets?

Gators
Points 36
Field Goals 12-27, 44%
Free Throws 10-12, 83%
3-Pointers 2-9, 22%
Off. Rebounds 2
Def. Rebounds 12
Total Rebounds 14
Assists 9
Blocks 7
Fouls 8
Steals 3
Turnovers 3

Bruins
Points 25
Field Goals 8-27, 29%
Free Throws 8-10, 80%
3-Pointers 1-5, 20%
Off. Rebounds 6
Def. Rebounds 12
Total Rebounds 18
Assists 4
Blocks 1
Fouls 12
Steals 3
Turnovers 8

Turnovers are the difference.

[mlwitchking]

everything seems to be going the gators way. i thought i saw ten missed layups by ucla including one slam dunk.

[imgv94]

Difference

AST to TO Ratio
FLA 9-3
UCLA 4-8

[Alamorich]

Does anyone know why UCLA is trying to play an up-tempo game? I mean, they've scored a total of 109 points their last two games and won both, and now they try to play at a fast pace? Much respect for Ben Howland, but that isn't too bright.
Watch Noah. Everytime she makes a move on the perimeter, she travels.

I remember about 3 charging calls and they got their pockets picked at least twice while trying to push the ball with defenders in front of them. Seems they don't respect Florida's athleticism

[Jay Edgar]

I can't find a play. I hedged my 2 units of UCLA E before the game and have UCLA to win the game for about a unit net +137.

I don;t think they'll win, but I'm not gonna chase.

The one thing that is tempting is FLA -5 +300. UCLA could even make a run and then the endgame means a FLA win by 18 or so

[mlwitchking]

I cut losses on the over/under. I had under 128. I also now have over 129. At worst, I lose one bet (exactly 128 or 129 points), otherwise I lose pennies.

[mlwitchking]

anyone have any thoughts on florida +3.5 or UCLA -3.5 for the second half?

[Alamorich]

I can't find a play. I hedged my 2 units of UCLA E before the game and have UCLA to win the game for about a unit net +137.

I don;t think they'll win, but I'm not gonna chase.

The one thing that is tempting is FLA -5 +300. UCLA could even make a run and then the endgame means a FLA win by 18 or so

I think the blow out is coming if UCLA doesn't get back in the game in the first few mintues.

[Razz]

Love under for the second half, but not playing it since I am relatively heavy on it already. The play is UCLA -3.5. Florida only scored 9 points the last 10 minutes, and I believe the coaching advantage will start to rear its head even more, as Howland is a much better in-game coach than Donovan.

[Alamorich]

I have FL straight up so going to stand pat.

[onlooker]

4 blocks was the title game record? I would figure it was higher then that. Or was it for the 1st half?

Noah has 5 blocks already.

[Razz]

4 blocks was the title game record? I would figure it was higher then that. Or was it for the 1st half?

Noah has 5 blocks already.

Tournament record, not single game, unless I'm mistaken.

[imgv94]

I have watched every UCLA game this season. They have been a 2nd half
team all year. But with that being said, Noah is a monster!!

[onlooker]

Tournament record, not single game, unless I'm mistaken.

Oh, he needed 4 blocks to get the tournament record? If so, what the hell is the tournament record? There has been some great shot blockers to go through the tournament.

[Razz]

True, but most of them weren't 7 feet tall and guarding 6'5" guys every game.

[onlooker]

I did a google search and came up with this:

Most blocked shots

11            Shaquille O'Neal, LSU vs. Brigham Young, 1992
10          Shawn Bradley, Brigham Young vs. Virginia, 1991
9            David Robinson, Navy vs. Cleveland State, 1986
9       D'or Fischer, Northwestern State vs. Winthrop, 2001

[Razz]

NM, championship game record. That seems impossible, but we'll take CBS's word for it.

She just walked again out at the top of the key.

[imgv94]

It was a tournament record..

[Razz]

D'or Fischer must have transferred to West Virginia from NW St. I remember he had a big game against Wake in the tournament last year.

[onlooker]

Those stats I posted was for a single game. Not the entire tournament.

[onlooker]

It was a tournament record..

They just said again, that it is a Championship game record. Man, that just seems low. Oh well. CBS knows best.

[Razz]

Billy Packer is blind, and he just pointed out that Noah is walking all over the place.

[imgv94]

I agree that does seem low. I thought Patrick Ewing would of had
more at least once in his championship games.

[bigboydan]

Billy Packer is blind.

i don't know about blind, but he sure is stupid.

[mlwitchking]

game over. florida wins unless they blow a 20 point lead.

[Razz]

At least the under is starting to look pretty good, after that joke start that saw Florida make everything they threw up.

[imgv94]

I just made $600 on a contest
$800 overall in contest and Yankees up by
6 runs!! Wish we were in Vegas Drinks would
be on me tonight!!!!

[mlwitchking]

WATCH ouT!!! Florida was only winning by 14!!!

[bigboydan]

UCLA is done in this game.