Florida vs. Kennesaw State 11/11/2022 7 pm SEC+

Lofton & Reeves combined 1-8. Need to get them both going in the 2nd half

 

I'm posting a lot more than normal for Gators that can't watch on SECN+ or ESPN+

 

I'm impressed by Kennesaw St. I don't think they are going away. They play physical defense, hit their threes, rebound aggressively, and play together well. I still think we will win, but this will be a good test, especially the physicality of the game.

 

We need to be challenged-that will make us stronger for SEC games

 

We lead 7-1 in blocks, 8-5 in assists and 23-21 rebounds.

 

What are they using-rabbit ears? LOL.

 

Kennesaw is a solid team. CC looks like a 1st string All-American and a future NBA player. Top 4 players on the Gators right now: CC, Richard, Kugel, and, of course, Alex Klatsky.

 

We've got the size on them. The rebounding shouldn't be that close.

 

23-21 rebounding at the half, that is a concern. We still out talent them, but they are hustling.

7 blocks in the half, wow!

Live by the three, die by the three, 1-5 hurts. We don't need the threes to win this game, but there will be games when we do need them.

 

CC is dominant inside. Our younger guys are making the mistakes to keep the game close. Not to take away from Kennesaw State...that's a pretty aggressive team.

 

I have a Firestick. It's downstairs, though, which means I need to make a fire for it to be comfortable. Then I guess I need to download an app and understand how to use it. Hogwash!
FYI - I'll be watching football tomorrow downstairs with a fire, some of the world's greatest whiskey, and actual channels that friggin' work.

 

So awesome to see Patric Young.

 

Very different matchup than we had against Stony Brook. Much more athletic opponent.

 

I notice some of our guys getting beat on drives and having to chase.

 

Cold where you are at?

 

Yeah 1-5 hurts but at least we're realizing the 3-ball isn't falling so pounding it into CC. We need to make our layups and allow fewer offensive rebounds in the 2nd half, plus see some life from Reeves and Lofton

 

Extremely inspiring talk by Patric to the team earlier . . . they just showed at halftime. I hope everyone got to see it.

 

It looks like we don't really have a 3-point shooting team but we have a lot of athletes. Will be interesting to see how this team evolves over the season.

 

Let me get this straight.
You need to go downstairs and start a fire for firestick.
But the whiskey wetting your whistle is well worth it?

 

I saw it. Love me some Patric Young. What a powerfully positive presence he is. Has to be inspiring for the players to listen to him.