What the hell does “Herky-Jerky” mean?
I’ve heard my fair share of what I like to call “coach speak” over the past couple of years covering UF sports.
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I’ve heard my fair share of what I like to call “coach speak” over the past couple of years covering UF sports.
After the 40-yard dashes and shuttle runs were over, all eyes turned to the south end zone of Florida’s Indoor Practice Facility where UF defensive lineman Taven Bryan stood with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli.
It’s about time.
Florida coach Mike White said something at Saturday’s postgame press conference that made me realize just how far removed this team was from last season’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight run.
As Keenan Evans’ pass soared through the air, the hopes of the Gators men’s basketball team advancing to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament flew with it.
Picture this scenario. You decide to go to the movies, but you aren’t sure what film you want to see. In front of you are two choices.
Former Florida forward Justin Leon shot a desperation three-pointer as time was about to expire in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on March 27, 2017.
Keith Stone glanced down at his phone as it started to buzz.
While most college basketball teams gathered around a television set, anxiously waiting to hear if they made the cut for the NCAA Tournament, the Gators were stuck inside an airplane on a St. Louis runway.
ST. LOUIS — I’m going to start this column with a prediction, one that will most likely come true.
Florida men’s basketball coach Mike White hears the criticism.
Kentucky guard Quade Green put up a shot while double-covered that bounced off the front of the rim and was tipped towards the baseline. UF guard Egor Koulechov ran after it, hovering out-of-bounds to save the ball, and tossed it back in play.
It didn’t take much to get Florida guard Jalen Hudson going on Tuesday.
Some things in life just puzzle me.
After his team claimed the opening tip-off, Auburn guard Mustapha Heron started driving toward the basket from the right side before stopping to make a pass through the paint. The ball never reached its target.
Chris Chiozza received an inbound pass and drove toward the basket. Down by five with 25 seconds remaining in the contest, the senior guard sprinted by two defenders as he made a beeline for the hoop.
As Vanderbilt guard Riley LaChance’s second free-throw attempt bounced off the rim, guard Joe Toye sprinted into position, jumped up and brought down the rebound. With 2:04 left in the game and down by only one point, the Commodores had another chance to take the lead.
Georgia forward Pape Diatta raced toward the right corner of the court and collected a rebound off his own missed three-pointer with 6:11 left in the second half.
I might be a little late to the party on this one, but something happened this past weekend that deserves recognition.
South Carolina guard Frank Booker sprinted toward the basket on a fastbreak opportunity midway through the second half. With no one in his sight, Booker went up for what appeared to be an easy layup, only to have Florida center Kevarrius Hayes come from behind to swat the ball off the backboard and into the hands of guard Jalen Hudson.