Let's Talk Florida

[TempoFree]

With all of the conference conversations, the upcoming game versus Florida seems to be lost in the shuffle. I haven't been able to listen to this due to work security but here is a preview from ESPN Gainesville...

http://www.wruf.com/headlines/2012/11/28/florida-vs-marquette-basketball-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=florida-vs-marquette-basketball-preview

[tower912]

we're going to lose.   I just hope we don't get rolled and nobody gets hurt.   

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

we're going to lose.   I just hope we don't get rolled and nobody gets hurt.  

I love your confidence. Florida is definitely good and it will be a tough game, but if the boys show up to play and Florida isn't hot from deep early, it will be a good game.

[Bocephys]

we're going to lose.   I just hope we don't get rolled and nobody gets hurt.   

That's kind of how I feel too.  Hopefully I'm pleasantly surprised, but I'm not holding out much hope.

[GoldenZebra]

If we can stifle Floridas outside shooting, or if they are off, we have a good shot.

[jsglow]

I don't know.  Every year under Buzz we seem to knock off a 'giant'.  Usually it occurs during conference but why not tomorrow too.  I give us a shot and simply hope we play well.

[tower912]

They beat us handily on a neutral court, we had more talent leave than they did, and it is in their gym.    Everything will have to fall perfectly for us to win.    I am usually optimistic, I am just not feeling it this time. 

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

They beat us handily on a neutral court, we had more talent leave than they did, and it is in their gym.    Everything will have to fall perfectly for us to win.    I am usually optimistic, I am just not feeling it this time. 

The talent we lost didn't show up and shot 10-30 and 3-14 from three in that game. Not great reasoning.

[mubb34]

Jake, Jamil, Trent, and Vander better bring their shot with them tomorrow. We NEED them to hit some shots to stay with it. Lets hope that UF doesnt shoot that well also.

[tower912]

The talent we lost didn't show up and shot 10-30 and 3-14 from three in that game. Not great reasoning.

Hopefully, I'm wrong. 

[JTBMU7]

i am fearing something similar to what happened to UW. obviously hope i am wrong, but we have struggled in every game this year, i dont see how we are all of a sudden going to walk into a top 5 team's place and execute flawlessly...
that being said, i never put anything past Buzz's teams. they always play hard/intense and if they can muck the game up enough to stay close who knows?

[JD]

I think it will stay within 8 points. These kids are like all of us, I don't think they were playing with any sense of urgency while playing UMBC.  They know what's at stake and want a huge statement win.  Maybe I'm overly optimistic, but i have a feeling they will be coming to play more so than we've seen this year.

[swoopem]

i am fearing something similar to what happened to UW. obviously hope i am wrong, but we have struggled in every game this year, i dont see how we are all of a sudden going to walk into a top 5 team's place and execute flawlessly...
that being said, i never put anything past Buzz's teams. they always play hard/intense and if they can muck the game up enough to stay close who knows?

How long have you been watching Marquette basketball? We always play to the level of our competition and often times that means playing down to a lower level which is extremely frustrating. Also we rarely get blown out. Off the top of my head I can only think of a few times we were blown out under Buzz: Vandy last year, L'ville in the BEAST tourny, UNC Sweet 16, at Cinci last year, but other than those we lose close games (less than 10) or heartbreakers (Butler).

We'll be fine tomorrow and if Vander is 100% then personally I expect to win, but that's because I expect to win every game we play. It's time to show these Florida hillbillies what Marquette basketball really is, which is not shooting 30% from the field

[nyg]

Gardner and Otule must stay out of foul trouble.  Florida's frontline is very strong and talented and maybe these two can match up for awhile with Patric Young.  

Murphy vs J. Wilson is probably a wash.

Yeugette has the height over Vander, but no way can he keep up with him in transition.  Florida might take advantage of the height difference with posting up on offense.  MU will want to run.

Rosario and Boynton are dangerous and will shoot the threes.  MU has not been very efficient with defense on the three point shot, giving opponents numerous open looks.  So lets see how Buzz tightens that up.  Junior and Lockett will have their hands full.

Some talking heads have Florida as a Final Four team and playing them on their home court will not be easy.  But, you can never tell in this game.  Lets just hope MU doesn't get in foul trouble.  If so, big trouble.

[Groin_pull]

Florida will roll to an easy win. Sorry for the brutally honest opinion.

[RJax55]

Need to keep Yeugette and Young off the offensive boards. Rebounding is my biggest concern in this game.

Rosario is a guy that can shoot you in or out of a game.

[Dawson Rental]

They beat us handily on a neutral court, we had more talent leave than they did, and it is in their gym.    Everything will have to fall perfectly for us to win.    I am usually optimistic, I am just not feeling it this time.  

Beal was far and away the best player lost by either team.  They also lost their PG, and the guy who was starting in his place is (was?) suspended.  On the other hand, Yeugette was out for them last year.

[Mutaman]

If Virginia can beat the Badgers in Madison, we can certainly be competitive with the Donovan's in Gainsville. Jr has to come up big- no turnovers. Spread is 9 1/2 (Badgers were 10 point favorites tonight). I'll be very disappointed if Marquette doesn't cover. I like this team and we're ready to play a big game against a big time team.

[VegasWarrior77]

Florida is favored by 10.5 and the over/under is 137.

[Skatastrophy]

Need to keep Yeugette and Young off the offensive boards. Rebounding is my biggest concern in this game.

Rosario is a guy that can shoot you in or out of a game.

Outside shots don't benefit big inside rebounders.  hopefully vander is healthy because that kid has a nose for those long rebounds.

I was happy when Rosario xfered out of the beast.  I'm not happy that we have to play him again.  He was a force on a terribad team a few years back.  He is a force of nature now.

[Mutaman]

Florida is favored by 10.5 and the over/under is 137.

That was so 4:00 PM

Its moved toward Marquette.

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/offshore/line-movement/marquette-@-florida.cfm/date/11-29-12/time/2100

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/

[Goose]

Over last few years nothing surprises me about a buzz coached team. They seem to surprise when I least expected. Last years WVU win was a shock due to suspensions and who knows against FL.

[VegasWarrior77]

That was so 4:00 PM

Its moved toward Marquette.

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/offshore/line-movement/marquette-@-florida.cfm/date/11-29-12/time/2100

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/

I hope it keeps moving down.  I will see the line in person at the sports book @ 5:59pm Vegas time!  Do you live in Vegas?  Antigua?

[Silkk the Shaka]

Over last few years nothing surprises me about a buzz coached team. They seem to surprise when I least expected. Last years WVU win was a shock due to suspensions and who knows against FL.

Would love to see a jig across the gator snout tonight

[robmufan]

it looks like it has moved to +11 now if I read that correctly?

I think I would take MU +11 and probably the over.