The Florida Gators Have A Huge Road Test At #3 Alabama
The Florida Gators Have A Huge Road Test At #3 Alabama. The Gators have a big SEC matchup this evening in Tuscaloosa.
Florida Gators (13-10, 6-4 SEC) at #3 Alabama Crimson Tide (20-3, 10-0 SEC) Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Wednesday, 9 p.m ESPN-2
The Gators recently defeated the No. 2 ranked Tennessee team in a 67-54 upset victory. However, their hopes of participating in the March Madness tournament were hurt after losing 72-67 to Kentucky in their most recent game.
The loss was a wire-to-wire defeat, meaning Kentucky led from start to finish. It dropped Florida to 2-8 in Quadrant I matches in the NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET) category, which is used to evaluate the strength of a team’s schedule.
The loss also extended their losing streak against Kentucky to 11-54 in games played in Lexington. As a result of the loss, the team is now in 6th place in the SEC standings.
Colin Castleton had a strong performance for the Gators scoring 25 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, making 5 assists, and blocking 3 shots. In contrast, Kentucky’s big man Oscar Tshiebwe, who was the 2022 SEC and NCAA Player of the Year, had a season-low performance, scoring only 4 points and grabbing 15 rebounds before fouling out of the game.
Castleton said the Gators are 3-4 in away games and have to be more focused when they hit the road.
Alabama Playing Tough
After a 93-69 loss to Oklahoma, Alabama has won two games, one against Vanderbilt (101-44) and another against LSU (79-69).
In the win against LSU, five players from Alabama scored in double figures. Noah Clowney and Rylan Griffen led the team with 14 points each, while Brandon Miller added 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. Nimari Burnett had 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Alabama has a perfect home record of 11-0. Additionally, the team leads the SEC in rebounding, with an average of 41.3 rebounds per game. Alabama has won the previous two encounters. Florida has a record of 1-4 in close games that have been decided by a margin of 3 points or less.
More on this game later today on Shemon and Sheppard 2-6pm.
CRAIG'S BEST SUPER BOWL SUPER SNACKS
1. BONELESS WINGS
One of my favorites. Traditional Wings require some work. Boneless Wings allow you to down a higher volume in less time.
2. SLIDERS
Mini Burgers make you feel like you’re eating fewer calories…because they are small.
3. NACHOS
The meatier and cheesier the better. The key here is to have a quality chip strong enough to handle the weight.
4. PIGS IN A BLANKET
Can’t go wrong popping a half dozen of these babies for a warm up.
5. PIZZA
Pizza is King in any situation.
6. FRENCH FRIES
Good side staple but don’t fill up too much with these.
7. TACOS
Taco Tuesday or Super Sunday… Tacos are the best.
8. SOFT PRETZELS
This is my go-to with a beer at stadiums. Why not enjoy at home in front of the TV?
9. JALAPENO POPPERS
I’m liking spicy foods more as I age. Strange huh?
10. DEVILED EGGS
More of a holiday side food.
11. ONION RINGS
I’m not a big onion ring guy but I see why so many like them.
12. SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Love a good dip!
13. BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
Speaking of dips…this one’s just a bit hotter.
15. GUACAMOLE
A perfect topping to any chip!
17. SUB
Stack the cold cuts and cheeses!
19. HUMMAS AND VEGGIES
Hummas is great. Also, it forces you to eat veggies instead of other “junk.”
20. POTATO SKINS
The key here is bacon bits!
21. POTATO WEDGES
Just a fancier, fatter French fry.
22. MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS
I. LOVE. THESE!!!
23. FRIED MAC N CHEESE BALLS
Can’t get too much cheese on Super Bowl Sunday.
24. CHILI
I like my chili meatier. Some like it soupy.
25. RIBS
This could be the main event on its own. Multiple flavors are acceptable.
26. COCONUT SHRIMP
I’d prefer a shrimp cocktail with sauce.
27. BRUSCHETTA
It’s just small toast.
28. SPRING ROLLS
It makes the list just to add variety.
29. MEATBALLS
Hearty and solid. Good solo or in a sub sandwich.
30. SUSHI
Fancy. If you are gong to eat sushi at a party, get to it early. You don’t want to eat sushi that’s been out all day.
