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NCAA Championship Game Thread

The officials are letting Houston MUG the Gators on defense. If I’m UF’s coach I go ballistic the next time a foul is called on the Gators on defense, if nothing else to remind them that Houston can’t play football when guarding his team.
 
one thing about florida, they’ve been down in this tournament several times and won. it’s hard to beat teams that have that going.

reminds me of utah against kentucky. it just felt like if we got out running even a little we’d break out, and finally did. the only difference is houston is the team that tires you out.
 
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Obvious goaltending non-call for the gators. Not sure if they can review that, but they absolutely should and award 2 points to Houston. Also led to a 3-pointer for FL.
 
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Anyone still want to argue our #1 priority next year shouldn't be getting better on defense?
Or that we don't need to go get a proven strength and conditioning coach?
Defense can and does win championships.
 
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The officials are letting Houston MUG the Gators on defense. If I’m UF’s coach I go ballistic the next time a foul is called on the Gators on defense, if nothing else to remind them that Houston can’t play football when guarding his team.
UF had only 1 foul in the entire first half. If they don't crank it up a notch or three, the next Gator whistle might be in their first exhibition game in Sept 2025.
 
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Anyone still want to argue our #1 priority next year shouldn't be getting better on defense?
Or that we don't need to go get a proven strength and conditioning coach?
Defense can and does win championships.

Both these teams have top 10 offenses as well tho.

The combination is what wins championships lol.
 
Anyone still want to argue our #1 priority next year shouldn't be getting better on defense?
Or that we don't need to go get a proven strength and conditioning coach?
Defense can and does win championships.
UH’s mindset based on Coach’s mindset. That’s not Pope’s baileywick (hard ass toughness). Not many coaches can match Sampson’s intensive coaching on defense. He has athletes with length and determination.
 
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