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Article: Florida Versus Auburn Basketball Preview

Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by ETGator, Feb 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM.

  1. ETGator

    ETGator Long-Time Gator Stuck In East Tennessee Moderator VIP Member

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    By: Eric Fawcett -- February 6, 2025

    The SEC has proven itself to be the best league in America this season and the Florida Gators (19-3, 6-3 SEC) will see the cream of the crop on Saturday when they take on the number one team in the country by any metric–the Auburn Tigers (21-1, 9-0 SEC).

    Florida Versus Auburn Basketball Preview | GatorCountry.com
     
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  2. jeffphillips21

    jeffphillips21 GC Hall of Fame

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    Play solid interior D, hit some shots and who knows - maybe we come out of The Jungle with an upset
     
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    We haven’t won a surprise game yet, this would be a nice one to get.
     
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    exiledgator Gruntled

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    I was really concerned about AM. He immediately stayed down after that scrum. Then got up, but had his hand on his hip. Then you see him really holding his hip and bending over in pain trying to play D. Then he heads to the locker room.

    I was fearing so e type of rib or organ issue. Was surprised,but elated when he returned, but he never looked right to me.
     
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    exiledgator Gruntled

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    We have to fire in all cylinders and we have to "win" the backcourt. A hobbled Martin doesn't help our chances.
     
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    We're a decided underdog even full-handed in this one. Even full-handed, every guy needs to have a good game. If one key player can't play, we have no chance.
    Martin played through the pain against Vandy and had a better second half than a first. He'll play through it again tomorrow. He's an hombre.
     
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    Hat's off to Auburn, #1 schedule in the country and only loss is at Duke.
     
  9. MCB51

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    Hopefully their second loss occurs this afternoon:)
     
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    Maybe Auburn will repeat what happened to our 2014 team, but with Duke instead of UConn. Lose to Duke early, sweep the SEC, lose to Duke in the tournament.
     
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  12. jeffphillips21

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    Does Condo or Chins guard Broome? I think put Chins on Caldwell and Condo guards Broome. He has the length and ability to guard him in the post and outside. Would love to see him block his shot early, make him think. He just needs to make sure to not give him an inch inside, keep him out of the key