Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Vols Game Thread - 2/5

[Mr2Bits]

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Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Volunteers
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - 9:00 PM ET ESPN
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Thompson-Boling Arena - Knoxville, TN

Game Notes:

• Florida trails the all-time series with Tennessee, 64-48 The Gators are 15-39 all-time in Knoxville and have dropped four of their past five decisions in Knoxville (last win in 2005)
• The two teams split a pair of meetings last year with the Gators winning in Gainesville and Tennessee winning in Knoxville
• The Gators’ loss in Knoxville on Feb. 27 was their final loss of the year, as they reeled off 10 conseutive victories en route to the 2007 national title

Florida Probable Starters (18-4, 5-2)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. PPG/RPG
21 Dan Werner F 6-7 235 So. 8.2/6.8
34 Marreese Speights C 6-10 245 So. 14.0/7.7
15 Walter Hodge G 6-0 170 Jr. 10.3/2.7a
33 Nick Calathes G/F 6-6 194 Fr. 15.8/6.1a
5 Jai Lucas G 5-11 155 Fr. 9.3/2.3a

Tennessee Probable Starters (19-2, 6-1)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. PPG/RPG
1 Tyler Smith F 6-7 215 So. 13.0/6.1
4 Wayne Chism F 6-9 242 So. 8.9/6.1
2 JaJuan Smith G 6-2 195 Sr. 14.4/3.3
5 Chris Lofton G 6-2 200 Sr. 15.2/3.0
12 Ramar Smith G 6-2 200 So. 8.5/3.3a
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[lilChomp]

We can't lose back to back games. Beating Tennessee would be a huge confidence booster.

 

[VolBall]

Good luck to you guys (but not too much luck haha)...Speights (sp?) I think needs to have a big game in order for you guys to hang with us. I've been pretty impressed with the Gators this year other than the Arky fiasco.

 

[Mr2Bits]

I like the Gators chances against Tenn because they're one of the few teams that we match up well against in terms of size. Tenn will have a hard time dominating down low against UF.

 

[UFtb]

Wow I didn't realize Tennessee was so small. Their tallest starter is only 6-9?!

 

[tennfanatic]

This is will be a good game. I think Tennessee will win but the gators will play us tough.

 

[gatorsare#1]

2 things we must do:

1)not let tenn push us around inside
2)not miss our outside shots

If we don't shoot well, it will be near impossible to win.

 

[sammy]

2 things we must do:

1)not let tenn push us around inside
2)not miss our outside shots

If we don't shoot well, it will be near impossible to win.

Gators also need to hit their free throws and stop Chism

 

[FloridaGatorforLife]

Go Gators!!!

I hope we rebound in a huge way tonight!

 

[Mr2Bits]

gators came to play tonight!!!

16-3

 

[Mr2Bits]

I really like the way we are playing right now. We're hitting everything !

Hodge just banks a 3!

 

[FloridaGatorforLife]

We look great so far. Hope it keeps up!

 

[Mr2Bits]

Werner is like mark madsen out there tonight. Tennessee is coming back though 26-21

 

[Mr2Bits]

this is insane!!!! The scores will be in the 100s at this pace

 

[FloridaGatorforLife]

48-44 at the half!

Go Gators!

 

[GatorsDiva21]

GOOOOOO!!!! GATORS!!!!!!!

 

[VolBall]

Great game..Tenn is just in great condition to run up and down the entire game.

 

[GoVols]

Vols Rule!

 

[GatorGuy8]

Vols Rule!

Wow. Beat a freshman filled Florida team. Be proud!:shifty:

 

[tennfanatic]

Ill take beating Florida anytime even with all freshman and those freshman are McDonalds all Americans. You guys will be tough next year.