Saturday, February 10, 2007

Well... What can I say about this game that hasn't already been said.

6 hours until the big game.

6 hours until the showdown between the Cats and the Gators. 6 hours before the #1 team in the country takes to the court in Rupp Arena (something that has only happened 2 other times before).

I don't have to breakdown their starters. You all know the lineup: Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer, Al Horford, Lee Humphrey, and Taurean Green.

So what do the Cats have to do to win this game?

1. Rebounding - Rebounding is key for the Cats. They've had problems rebounding all year. They hardly ever get offensive boards (see second chance points) and it's a big problem. Maybe some of that is due to the fact that they take long shots, but they need those boards.

2. They have to be physical - Florida is a very physical team. The only way that they can do well is if they play physical too. Enough said.

3. Limiting turnovers - UK has been doing a good job lately limiting their turnovers. Today would be a good day to keep that going.

4. Randolph Morris - he's GOT to get involved in this game if UK is going to have a chance.

5. Joe Crawford - His matchup against Brewer is probably the most important matchup of all.

I'll have my adventures with ESPN Gameday later...

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