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Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by tilly, Apr 8, 2025.

  1. gatormonk

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  2. Gatorrick22

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    Thanks for posting this stat... I saw it and thought I could come back to it, but lost it. The second-lowest number equals the second-highest rated teams that we played added together... for those finding that stat hard to understand.

    That is insane, really.
     
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  3. 96Gatorcise

    96Gatorcise Hurricane Hunter

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    So if Donovan's name is on the court, what does Golden get? The locker room? What is there to name in the basketball facilities?
     
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  4. paidinfull

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    It shall be called the BillyTodd.
     
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  5. xenythx

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    The Todd Golden Showers… wait.
     
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  6. jeffphillips21

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    Definitely one of the greatest runs ever. I hope to hell that Florida Victorious or someone did a full documentary of our historic post-season run. I could watch 10 hours of it and never get bored.
     
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  7. jeffphillips21

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    Yes very different. The '06 team was a 3rd seed and no one expected us to win. The '07 team had a target on their backs all season, were very much expected to win, but we didn't knock off as many great teams as we did this year. Tenn(2), Bama(2), Auburn(2), UConn, TTU, Houston....that is one hell of a gauntlet.
     
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  8. jeffphillips21

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    Billy Golden
    Or William Golden to go as old money as possible
     
  9. staticgator

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    This is my thought. I don't follow basketball that closely and I would think just based on vibes this team isn't that great because they don't have some of the singular talent some other teams had, but based on actual accomplishments I can't imagine many teams doing more.
     
  10. gatordavisl

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  11. Gatorhead

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    I am aglow and basking in UF championship splendor. Incredible, simply incredible!!
     
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  12. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    I mean, I think Walt is the best singular talent in program history.
     
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  13. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    Nah. Lets discuss this in the rawness of the moment. We just witnessed elite level stuff. I think its ok to dive right in.
     
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  14. staticgator

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    I'm a johnny come lately so maybe I don't appreciate just how good Clayton is but I'm speaking of all teams period, not just UF, so would consider singular talents like Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Anthony Davis, but admittedly most of the time the best players don't win championships so the list isn't that deep.