Tournament time - #7 seed - Oral Roberts next...

[Gator Fever]

Well at least we are in. What seed do we get today? Most things point to an 8 or 9 seed for sure but I guess with how they juggle things some to avoid certain matchups early we could possibly get a 7 or 10 seed.

If we do get an 8 or 9 seed at least it will give us a chance to set up the Final Four run with a big upset early.

 

[sadgator]

Lol...

 

[Gator Fever]

Another big question that needs to be answered - Does Colgate get a #3 or #4 seed as they are currently #9 in the official NET rankings.

 

[gatordad3]

Lol...

I say we go after Andy Enfield from USC. He had a nice little run in 2013 till his FGCU team ran into UF in the Sweet 16. That ought to piss off the FSU fans.

 

[PacoGator19]

8 or 9 seed is my guess and out the first weekend.

 

[gatordad3]

8 or 9 seed is my guess and out the first weekend.

It looks to worse than losing to Manhattan back in 2004.

 

[Gator Fever]

It looks to worse than losing to Manhattan back in 2004.

I just hope we don't catch Michigan in the 2nd game as that team has beat us easily all 3 tournament games.

Not sure who I would rather play out of Gonzaga and Baylor.

 

[Dannygator1989]

I just hope we don't catch Michigan in the 2nd game as that team has beat us easily all 3 tournament games.

Not sure who I would rather play out of Gonzaga and Baylor.

Gonzaga for sure. Baylor is a monster.

 

[Gator Fever]

Gonzaga for sure. Baylor is a monster.

The committee must have liked Coach White and gave us a 7 seed and let us avoid Baylor in that 2nd game.

 

[Dannygator1989]

The committee must have liked Coach White and gave us a 7 seed and let us avoid Baylor in that 2nd game.

shocked. But then again it's been a very odd conference tournament week.

 

[sadgator]

The committee...gave us a 7 seed...

Somebody on that committee is smoking weed...which sadgator fully endorses...

 

[ocalaman]

Doesn't matter. Even if we beat Va. Tech, we face Ohio State in Round 2.

 

[Gator Fever]

Doesn't matter. Even if we beat Va. Tech, we face Ohio State in Round 2.

Maybe the Golden Eagles will rain down some 3s on Ohio State and take care of that problem for us.

 

[GatorNation79]

8 or 9 seed is my guess and out the first weekend.

You're 100 on that one

 

[GatorNation79]

shocked. But then again it's been a very odd conference tournament week.

They have done better than I think but "let the boy watch" if you know that reference lol

 

[TEBOW TIME]

One and Done

 

[Nicktheslick]

We

Doesn't matter. Even if we beat Va. Tech, we face Ohio State in Round 2.

We own OSU. They’re hoping Va Tech handles us.

 

[GatorNation79]

One and Done

Probably, half the league is in the tourney

 

[sadgator]

Well, we’re gonna find out quick...of course we get scheduled in the very first game after the First Four play-in games....

12:15 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021.

 

[Gator Fever]

We should beat VT if we don't decide to fall apart that game.

OSU is pretty good but would rather catch them than those 1 seed Big 10 teams. They don't play as good of defense usually and don't have a lot of size. I think Castleton should do alright against them.

 

[Countygator1]

Tech is actually decent. Who knows how we will do. That's the living on the edge you get with Mike White teams.

 

[sadgator]

sadgator’s gotta admit...he’s a little concerned about the comments from White in the linked article...doesn’t sound very motivating...

"My guys are tired," Florida coach Mike White said...

"I would hope that with one more swing at it, we could put our best foot forward in the next event," White said Friday. "As we lose one more time, it's over.”

Well no shit coach....how ‘bout a “We’re gonna pour our guts and souls into the next game because it’s all that matters now.” Something like that would be nice...

https://www.gatorsports.com/story/b...faces-virginia-tech-opening-round/4691405001/

 

[Gator Fever]

sadgator’s gotta admit...he’s a little concerned about the comments from White in the linked article...doesn’t sound very motivating...

"My guys are tired," Florida coach Mike White said...

"I would hope that with one more swing at it, we could put our best foot forward in the next event," White said Friday. "As we lose one more time, it's over.”

Well no shit coach....how ‘bout a “We’re gonna pour our guts and souls into the next game because it’s all that matters now.” Something like that would be nice...

https://www.gatorsports.com/story/b...faces-virginia-tech-opening-round/4691405001/

Yep he was on SEC channel blaming it on the tough schedule late or some nonsense like that.

Tired? Well that debacle against Tennessee made sure we have plenty of rest now.

 

[LizardGrad89]

sadgator’s gotta admit...he’s a little concerned about the comments from White in the linked article...doesn’t sound very motivating...

"My guys are tired," Florida coach Mike White said...

"I would hope that with one more swing at it, we could put our best foot forward in the next event," White said Friday. "As we lose one more time, it's over.”

Well no shit coach....how ‘bout a “We’re gonna pour our guts and souls into the next game because it’s all that matters now.” Something like that would be nice...

https://www.gatorsports.com/story/b...faces-virginia-tech-opening-round/4691405001/

Tired of him?

 

[LizardGrad89]

Well at least we are in. What seed do we get today? Most things point to an 8 or 9 seed for sure but I guess with how they juggle things some to avoid certain matchups early we could possibly get a 7 or 10 seed.

If we do get an 8 or 9 seed at least it will give us a chance to set up the Final Four run with a big upset early.

Loving the optimism, however unlikely.

 

[Gator Fever]

Loving the optimism, however unlikely.

Well now we don't have to worry about pounding Baylor until the Elite Eight.

 

[sadgator]

Baylor is like totally annoying...how are they good at any sport?

 

[Countygator1]

Baylor is like totally annoying...how are they good at any sport?

I agree. But they are good in hoops, football and baseball.

 

[Gator Fever]

Anyone notice that mess they pulled for Gonzaga in the West. They made the #2, #3 and #4 seeds there all teams that Gonzaga has already beat by double digits earlier this season.

 

[sadgator]

Anyone notice that mess they pulled for Gonzaga in the West. They made the #2, #3 and #4 seeds there all teams that Gonzaga has already beat by double digits earlier this season.

Call sadgator a spiteful hater, but he is rooting hard against Andrew Nembhard and his new team in this tournament....

 

[ocalaman]

I like Mark Few and Gonzaga. He's done amazing things at a small Catholic college in Spokane , WA. Would like to see them win a national title over a Power 5 team.

 

[GatorNation79]

We might win, or one and done, Mike White has some respect bringing the team to this point. I was in Santa Cruz, CA when that guy hit that shot that got us the finals...everyone there wondered why I was psycho about having the game on. I requested them changing the channel. I just watch it lol that was a great moment.

 

[Nicktheslick]

Call sadgator a spiteful hater, but he is rooting hard against Andrew Nembhard and his new team in this tournament....
I can understand that.

 

[Gator Fever]

I like Mark Few and Gonzaga. He's done amazing things at a small Catholic college in Spokane , WA. Would like to see them win a national title over a Power 5 team.

I used to look at them that way until they were basically the same as the top teams in getting many of these players. Not sure if being in that conference will backfire a little or not as far as the tourney goes. They did win a good group of non conference games this season. A lot of people seem to think a team with good size and a good inside game could maybe give them some trouble.

 

[PacoGator19]

Mark Few is a great coach but at some point he has to wonder if he’s ever going to win a title at Gonzaga. If not this year when??

 

[Gator Fever]

Mark Few is a great coach but at some point he has to wonder if he’s ever going to win a title at Gonzaga. If not this year when??

Oklahoma is the only team I think has much of a chance to beat them in their region. In that other region on their side I would probably say Michigan, FSU, Bama and LSU are the only teams that might could upset them on a good day but Michigan is missing an important player and not sure if he will be back playing if they make it to the Sweet 16 or deeper.

In the Championship game I doubt anyone besides Illinois or Baylor could possibly beat them.

I guess Illinois with that 7 foot 280 pounder in the middle is best suited to give them trouble since Michigan is down that player.

 

[Gator Fever]

First game tomorrow and we can take control of the tournament...

 

[gatordad3]

First game tomorrow and we can take control of the tournament...

In Mike White's case, can and will are two different scenarios. At least @sadgator has finally figured our frustration with White.

 

[sadgator]

sadgator has always understood the frustration with White...but sadgator has a more realistic view of gator hoops than most...

 

[g8rhoo]

First game tomorrow and we can take control of the tournament...

If by taking control you mean be the first team out, I agree.