Gator (and Southern) Hoops Blog # 5 - Season 2

My Beloved 92 Bloggees (Welcome Jerry, Mark and Bo):


Gulp! That is the way Jackson State might describe the Gator basketball team after last night's 99 - 59 thrashing by Florida.  http://www.gatorzone.com/basketball/men/boxscore.php?gameid=10277

The Gators started out to a scary 41 - 8 lead with virtually all aspects of their game clicking. They cruised the rest of the way to the 40-point victory. Jackson State is a young, inexperienced less-talented team, so it was difficult to learn much about Florida after this game except they are athletic and deep, which are both critical for Billyball's pressure defense to succeed. Also, they are entertaining the way they unselfishly make the extra pass.

The Gators might have the best backcourt in the country with 5 guards who could probably start anywhere. Most everyone knows about scorers Erving Walker and Kenny Boynton after making the Elite Eight last year. Don't forget Scottie Wilbekin might be the nation's top defender at the guard position. Then there is the freshman Bradley Beal who reminds me of Pavlov's dog because watching his all-around play makes you salivate http://www.wisegeek.com/who-was-pavlovs-dog.htm . Finally, Rutgers transfer Mike Rosario, who led the Scarlet Knights in scoring two years ago with over 16 points per game, could be the cherry at the top of the sundae as evidenced by his 19 points in 20 minutes including 5 for 8 from way downtown against Jackson State.

We will know more about the Orange and Blue when they travel to Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday night in a televised revenge bout against Ohio State and Jared Sullinger. NEXT


Gator transfer 6' 11 Kenny Kadji started for the University of Miami in his debut for new coach Jim Larranaga (from George Mason) with some mixed results in his team's 69 - 58 win over Tennessee Tech. Kadji had a "bagel" in terms of scoring with 0 - 3 from the field. He did snatch 5 rebounds in his 19 minutes. Georgia transfer guard Zach Swansey led the Golden Eagles with 19 points. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201111110355  NEXT



Gator transfer Eloy Vargas grabbed 8 rebounds and scored 5 points for the number two-ranked Kentucky Wildcats on their way to a 108 - 58 victory over Marist. Kentucky outrebounded their opponent a whopping 50 - 27. Where is Rik Smits when you need him? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rik_Smits

Kentucky flexed their muscles with freshman Anthony Davis leading the way with 8 dunks among his 23 points. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist also represented the highly-touted freshman class with 15 points. Last year's super freshman, Terrence Jones, had 8 points coming off the bench after being involved in an early morning auto accident as a passenger.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201111110292  Kansas is next on Tuesday. NEXT




The Southern Conference did not fare well against the SEC in three games:

Georgia defeated Wofford 62 - 49. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the 6' 4 highly-recruited freshman guard, led the Bulldogs with 15 points. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201111110230

In a battle of Carolinas, South defeated Western 75 - 50 in spite of the Gamecocks point guard from last year, Bruce Elkington, busy on the gridiron as wide receiver and wildcat quarterback . http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201111110525

And the "Cuonzo era" (or post-Pearl era) began in Knoxville where the Volunteers upended UNC-Greeensboro 92 - 73 for their new coach, former Purdue great, Cuonzo Martin. We might have to remember the name of Tennessee sophomore 6' 1 guard Trae Golden who averaged just 3 points a game last year. On Friday night, he scored 29 on 10 of 14 from the field including 4 of 5 from long-range. Golden also contributed 9 assists. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201111110580  NEXT


Alabama is a team to be feared. All the players seem to have now bought into Anthony Grant's disciplined system and their defense reflects that. The Crimson Tide limited North Florida, the runner-up in last year's Atlantic Sun tourney, to a stifling 23 % shooting, on 13 for 56 in the Alabama 64 - 44 victory. We should get used to the following game recap......JaMychal Green (18 pts) and Tony Mitchell (17 pts) were the top scorers for the Crimson Tide. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201111110006  NEXT


Auburn looks to be a more dangerous team. With Tony Barbee and his John Calipari pedigree at the helm for his second year, expect much improvement as evidenced by its 84 - 62 win over McNeese State, picked to finish 2nd in the East Division of the Southland conference. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201111110028  The decisive win even came during an off-shooting night by stud Frankie Sullivan who was just 3 for 12 and 8 points. Texas transfer Veraz Ward is a terrific upgrade at point guard. He began his War Eagle career with 14 points and 5 assists in 25 minutes. NEXT


Duke barely squeezed by Belmont 77 - 76. Austin Rivers, Doc's son who decomitted from Florida, tied for the team lead with 16 points. He was only 3 for 9 from the field and had a team-leading 5 turnovers. The other scoring leader for Duke was another son of a former NBA player, Seth Curry, Dell's son. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201111110173  THAT'S IT



Enjoy.....the next blog will continue highlighting this weekend's action,



Barry

Gator (and Southern) Hoops Blog # 4 - Season 2

My Beloved 89 Bloggees (We had some attrition during the offseason...kindly help me get back to triple digits by spreading the word):




In this year's previous blogs we focused on exhibition game upsets. Last Saturday there was a near shocker. UMass Lowell missed a shot at the buzzer to barely fall to the Big East's Providence College 76 - 75  http://www.goriverhawks.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111011aab.html . One of the problems for Providence is they play at the Dunkin Donuts Center....I prefer Krispy Kreme.  http://instantrimshot.com/

Seriously, we will give a pass to the Friars for the close call. Ed Cooley, previously the head coach at Fairfield University, is now at the helm. Gator football fans can identify with first-year growing pains when there is a new leader. NEXT



I remember watching all-SEC Ole Miss guard/forward Elston Turner a few years back (technically it was 1978 - 1981). He played in the NBA and had a fine 8-year pro career followed by 14 years as an NBA assistant coach, including his new gig this year (if there is a this year) with the Phoenix Suns. http://www.nba.com/suns/turner_staff_110714.html .


On Wednesday night, his son, also Elston Turner, scored 16 points for Texas A & M in their 81 - 59 victory over Liberty University. It was Turner's first game as an Aggie after playing two years for the Washington Huskies and then sitting out his transfer year. Elston Turner, because I remember your dad playing, for the first time this season You Make Me Feel Old. NEXT



When I was growing up in Orlando I used to go to all the Rollins College Tars basketball games with bloggee Jim . In fact their big rival was the Stetson University Hatters with their legendary coach, bloggee Dr. Glenn.

Last week Division II Rollins played a pickup game against current and former Orlando Magic players (because of the NBA lockout) and defeated the pros 101 - 92. Be sure to watch the 2-minute video report of this game at http://www.rollinssports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=92649&SPID=11254&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=19500&ATCLID=205327702  Go Tars!

By the way, former Gator walk-on, Kyle McClanahan has transferred to Rollins and will play on their hoops squad next year when he will be on scholarship. McClanahan is from the metro Orlando area. THAT'S IT



Enjoy.....Florida opens tonight at 6:00 CST against Jackson State (ranked 287 out of 345 in the Sagarin Computer Rankings) coached by Tevester Anderson, former assistant at Auburn and Georgia...the game is on Fox Sports Net Florida, Channel 634 on DirecTV, Channel 423 on Dish Network and if you live in a state that does not have an SEC school, you can view it online at http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/source/espn3/#type/livenow/  ....many other teams start their regular season schedule today and tomorrow....love this time of year,




Barry

Gator (and Southern) Hoops Blog # 3 - Season 2 (with a little bit of football)

My Beloved 89 Bloggees (Welcome Steve, David, Justin, Jeffrey, Ellen and Adam):



With college basketball's regular season not yet in full gear, let's continue from the last blog and look at some more upsets in exhibition games. I usually emphasize hoops in the South, but I will stray a bit this time.



It has not been a good week for the Nutt family. First, Houston Nutt is asked to resign from the head coaching job at Ole Miss. Then on Monday brother Dicky Nutt, the head coach at Division I Southeast Missouri State (known as SEMO in the Ohio Valley Conference), lost 68 - 63 in an exhibition game to Division II Harding University.  http://www.hardingsports.com/news/2011/11/7/MBB_1107111804.aspx


Remember in March 2008 when talented Drake University suffered a loss in the first round of March Madness on a buzzer-beater to Western Kentucky (and current South Carolina coach Darrin Horn).   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwOzyE_S5AY What a difference a few years make. Last Saturday, Drake was beaten by Division II Quincy University 84 - 74  http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20111105/SPORTS/311050062/Drake-men-s-basketball-Scant-Bulldogs-upset-by-Quincy


Florida Gator opponent on Nov. 21st, Wright State from the tough mid-major Horizon League (which includes Butler), was upset on Saturday by Division II Central State 56 - 50.  http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/wrightstatesports/entries/2011/11/06/wright_state_coach_on_loss_to.html I had originally thought Wright State could be a tough game for the Gators with their 5th place conference finish last year, but scratch that after this loss and the pre-season 8th place prediction for the Raiders.


There was another upset in an exhibition game that did not get much ink. Last Friday night West Virginia lost to Division II Northern Kentucky at the buzzer on a three-pointer 77 - 74.  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/basketball/ncaa/11/05/nku.wvu.exhibition.ap/index.htm Would you have liked to have been in the locker room after the game listening to the mild-mannered coach of West Virginia, Bob Huggins, address the team?


The University of Utah lost to Division II Adams St. 61 - 60 also last Friday night.  http://www.ksl.com/?sid=17959633&nid=635&title=utah-falls-to-div-ii-adams-state . Pac-12 teams must be salivating after seeing this score of their new league member. New Running Utes Coach, Larry Krystkowiak, has a tough gig with only 4 returning players after 8 left the team when Jim Boylen was fired earlier this year.   http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=teamreports-2011-ncaab-uae NEXT


To football,........beginning in 1973. I became an Oakland Raiders fan, primarily because most of my college buddies were from Miami (like bloggee Steve ) and the Raiders were the only team that could beat the Dolphins. I developed a love affair with the Silver and Black and some of their stars like Kenny Stabler, Anthony Davis, Fred Biletnikoff, Jim Plunkett, Ted Hendricks, Willie Brown, Cliff Branch and two of my three favorite running backs to ever play at Colgate, Marv Hubbard and Mark van Eeghan (the third being bloggee Joe). I even went to the "Marcus Allen" 1984 Super Bowl in Tampa with bloggee Charlie when they beat the Washington Redskins 38 - 9 and Allen ran for 191 yards including a 74-yard TD scamper.

So, I have been a diehard Raider fan for 38 years. This past Sunday was the first time since 1973 that I rooted against them when Denver and my fellow UF alumnus, Tim Tebow, defeated the Raiders 38 - 24. It was the POWER OF TEBOW which trumped the long-time allegiance I had for the Raiders. NEXT



Sadly, bloggee Irby passed away last week. He fought an unbelievably courageous 3-year battle against cancer. I wish you all had a chance to know this special guy. Attending Samford and UAB basketball games will never be the same. I usually end the blogs with the closing, Enjoy, but that is surely not appropriate this time. THAT'S IT




Barry

Gator (and Southern) Hoops Blog # 2 - Season 2

My Beloved 82 Bloggees (Welcome Dan, Andy, Doug, Bernard, Bobby, Ben, and Franz):



In the battle of Billy Donovans on Thursday night, Dad ended up on the winning side when Florida defeated Catholic University 114 - 57.  http://www.gatorzone.com/basketball/men/boxscore.php?gameid=10276 . Billy Donovan Jr. scored 13 points on 3 for 7 shooting in 27 minutes as a last-minute addition to the starting lineup for the Division III Cardinals.

The Gators made 20 of 40 three-point field goal attempts with their 3-guard lineup. Athletic freshman 6 '3 guard Bradley Beal is special and you will want to remember that name. He was 8 for 11 from the field including 4 for 7 from the arc for 20 points. Kenny Boynton had a super game with a double-double, 21 points and 10 assists.

Although Patric Young is a horse in the middle, rebounding will be a challenge this year for the Orange and Blue. Vernon Macklin, now with the lockout Detroit Pistons, and his physicality will be sorely missed, especially without a "thick" (the relatively new "trendy" word describing a broad-shouldered tall physical frontcourt player) replacement from the freshman class. NEXT



It is never a good sign for a Division I college basketball team when it loses an exhibition game usually against a team in a lower division. Many remember when Syracuse was upset in 2009 by Division II LeMoyne and last year when Tennessee was upset by Division II Indianapolis. The pre-season upsets have continued this year.

This past Wednesday, the Division II Northern State Wolves, from Aberdeen, South Dakota, upset the national runner-up the last two years, 31st ranked Butler University, 53 - 50 after trailing by 9 with less than 5 minutes to play. http://rapidcityjournal.com/sports/college-basketball-thomas-s-triple-helps-northern-state-upset-butler/article_4a5338e4-05d5-11e1-82dd-001cc4c002e0.html

Last week Division II Seattle Pacific upset no.16 ranked Arizona 69 -68  http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=ncb&id=7183144

I am sure practice was not pleasant for Butler and Arizona players the day after these stunning upsets. NEXT



On Thursday night, the NBDL had their annual draft. Here are some of the Southern highlights:

1. In the first round, Mustapha Farrakhan from Virginia and grandson of Nation of Islam's Louis Farrakhan, was drafted by the Bakersfield Jam.

2. In the fourth round, Donald Sims from Appalachian State, was drafted by the Reno Bighorns. Many in Birmingham remember seeing this sharpshooter play against Samford in Southern Conference action. In 2009-2010 he led the nation with an astounding free throw percentage of 95.1, on 175 out of 184.

3. In the eighth round, Justin Tubbs, from East Tennessee State after transferring from Alabama, was drafted by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. THAT'S IT



Enjoy...will be attending my first college basketball game of the year Monday when Samford hosts Berry College in an exhibition encounter....as a Samford fan, I hope I don't have to report another upset.



Barry

Gator (and Southern) Hoops Blog # 1 - Season 2

My Beloved Bloggees (Welcome Coach Murray):




It is time for a new season of hoops and blogs. I can hardly talk about the NBA lockout. The players need to realize that how great they have it and stop being so greedy. How about thinking about the out-of-work folks like arena employees because of your "not enough millions" selfishness. Be grateful and let's play. We want to see last year's all-BB (Barry's Blog) rookies like Kenneth Faried snatching rebounds for Denver and Andrew Goudelock draining threes for the Lakers. NEXT



The David vs. Goliath college exhibition games are already starting. Thursday features an interesting coach-player father-son matchup..... Gator head coach Billy Donovan vs 6' 2 sophomore Billy Donovan http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/bios/billy_donovan  Florida hosts Catholic University.

Last year the coach's son averaged 1.4 points in less than 4 minutes a game, but something tells me he will get much more PT at the O-Dome on Thursday. I am predicting double figures for Junior. NEXT



Throughout the year we will once again, focus on transfers. When you think back to last year's Arkansas basketball team, which player do you think would have been a great fit for Butler's squad? If you guessed sharpshooter (except when Gator Kenny Boynton was covering him) Rotnei Clarke, you are correct and he has transferred to the "perennial" national runner-up school. Clarke will sit out this year and become an integral part of the Butler Bulldogs for the 2012 - 2013 season http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2011-08-01/sharpshooter-rotnei-clarke-transfers-to-butler  . THAT'S IT




Enjoy....keeping it short...don't want you to get burned out...our thoughts are with a giant hoops fan bloggee Irby who is at home with hospice....a Samford season ticketholder in our bloc of seats, he would watch the Samford game, while listening to the UAB radio broadcast on his headphones if both teams played at the same time...also was passionate about Penn (his alma mater) and Alabama basketball....a great guy and recently voted 2011 Realtor of the Year by the. Birmingham Association of Realtors.





Barry

Blog # 74 - NBA Draft Edition

My Beloved 108 Bloggees:

 

 

Welcome back after a short hiatus this off-season. Last night was the NBA Draft http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/ which produced some results that warrant brief blog discussion.

 

Only 4 SEC schools had players chosen:

 

 

Kentucky

 

Enes Kanter (if you want to count him even though he was ineligible in his one and done year) 3rd to Utah http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/enes-kanter/

Brandon Knight  8th to Detroit http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/brandon-knight/

Josh Harrellson  45th to New York (after being traded from New Orleans) http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/josh-harrellson/

DeAndre Liggins  53rd to Orlando http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/deandre-liggins/

 

 

Georgia

 

Trey Thompkins  37th to Clippers  http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/trey-thompkins/

Travis Leslie  47th to Clippers  http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/travis-leslie/

 

 

Tennessee

 

Tobias Harris  19th to Charlotte http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/tobias-harris/

 

Undrafted Junior Scottie Hopson should return to Knoxville http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/scotty-hopson/

 

 

 

The Florida Gators had two players go in the second round:

 

Chandler Parsons 38th to Houston. http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/chandler-parsons/  Here were some of  the on-air comments by ESPN analyst, Jay Bilas, after Parsons was chosen: "He needs to be physically and mentally tougher. Parsons leaves you wanting more. He did improve this year and rebounded better. Has the skill set". 

 

Vernon Macklin http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/vernon-macklin/  52nd to Detroit. Bilas was very complimentary about Macklin such as: "He is a great kid. Improved his post move....long arms....can hit the jump hook with either hand....will run down the ball.....good rebounder and good worth ethic". Then he repeated what a great kid Macklin is.

 

In my opinion, both Parsons and Macklin should follow the footsteps of current Gator NBAers, Udonis Haslem and Matt Bonner, by playing professionally overseas to hone their skills. Parsons needs to be more consistent with his jump shot and Macklin has to improve his free throw shooting. Look for the undrafted Gator senior, Alex Tyus,  http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/alex-tyus/ to join them overseas to develop his game.  NEXT

 

 

 

 

 

Two members of last season's all-BB (Barry's Blog) team of mid-major players were drafted:

 

Kenneth Faried, http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/kenneth-faried/ the 6' 8 forward from Morehead State,  was selected by Denver as the 22nd pick. He could be the next Dennis Rodman...no need to get him the basketball, he will find it himself near the backboard. Plus, he plays super defense. This type of "lunch pail" player helps win championships. http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/kenneth-faried/

 

Andrew Goudelock, the 6' 2 guard from Bobby Cremins' College of Charleston is going to Lakerland as the 46th pick of the draft. They will love him at the Staples Center when he starts throwing in those three-point bombs. My guess is the Lakers might have the next Microwave (one of the greatest nicknames in sports for former Pistons sharpshooter, Vinnie Johnson). I can't wait to see Goudelock on the court next to Kobe. http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/andrew-goudelock/  NEXT

 

 

 

 

Two members of the all-BB team were undrafted seniors, 6' 9 275 lb. center  Frank Hassell from Old Dominion http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/frank-hassell/ and 6' 6 forward Noah Dahlman from Wofford. One of our Virginia bloggess, Charlie, watched Hassell at the Portsmouth Invitational showcase for NBA prospects and indicated, "Frank did not have much in the tank". However, he later worked out with many NBA teams and could try to latch on as a free agent. Dahlman should probably take his game overseas where he could be a star with his cerebral play around the basket.

 

The other member of the all-BB team was Tu Holloway, the returning senior at Xavier. If Tu hadn't laid an egg in a first round NCAA tourney game with 5 points against Marquette, shooting 1 for 8 from the field, he might have kept his name in the draft. Instead he has been selected to try out for the USA team in the World University Games http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20110622/SPT0102/106230341/Tu-Holloway-to-watch-NBA-Draft-be-part-of-next-year-s?odyssey=tab%7Cmostpopular%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE . THAT'S IT

 

 

 

Enjoy the off season,

 

 

 

Barry

Blog # 73 - Final One of the Season After Disappointing Gator Loss

My Beloved 108 Bloggees:

 

 

The timing of my out of town trip was perfect....the day after the Gators' disappointing loss to Butler in a classic overtime Elite Eight game. At this juncture, any comment would be like reading yesterday's newspaper, so I will just congratulate the Bulldogs on being such a tough tournament team that works hard every second on the court. Brad Stevens is a marvelous coach. I would not be surprised if they win it all....as mentioned in a previous blog, they seem to have destiny on their side. 

 

The Gators gave their fans some memorable moments this year, especially in March. Billy Donovan and the team need to feel proud for making Florida basketball relevant once again, after a brief lull. NEXT

 

 

 

 

It has been a good week for Anthony Grant. He is being praised for stocking the roster of Final Four team, VCU, with winners before leaving the Richmond school two years ago. Secondly, his Crimson Tide are playing for the NIT Championship  on Thursday after squeaking by fellow number 1 seed Colorado, 62 - 61 in Tuesday's semi-final http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201103290125  .

 

A quick point guard I love, Alabama's Trevor Releford, drove the baseline and made a game-winning layup "among the trees". Colorado's stud, Alec Burks, who had already scored 20 points, missed a jumper at the buzzer that would have sent Alabama home. The men of Crimson were led by JaMychal Green who had a game-high o 22 points on 11 for 16 shooting. Alabama overcame a Vernon Macklin-like 4 for 11 from the charity stripe.

 

Wichita State stands in the way of the NIT gold after they demolished Washington State 77 - 45 when 7-footer Garrett Stutz came off the bench with a double-double, 24 points on 10 for 13 along with 11 rebounds. Klay (son of former NBAer Mychal) Thompson was way off for Wash State, shooting 1 for 10, coming up empty on all 5 three-point attempts.

 

By the way, during Bracket Buster Saturday in February, Wichita State lost to VCU  68 - 67 on two free throws with less than a second. They also lost to another Final Four team, Connecticut 83 - 79 in Novermber after leading with less than 3 minutes remaining. NEXT

 

 

 

There was a big surprise to me Monday in the first game of the best of three championship series of the CBI tournament at Creighton. They were hosting Oregon and the return of their former coach, Dana Altman, who deserted the Omaha school for the greenbacks of Nike U last April. Altman, who had 327 victories and 7 NCAA appearances at Creighton during his 16 years actually received a terrific reception when he came out of the tunnel and when his name was announced.

 

Wow! Folks in the Midwest sure have class. I am not sure that type of crowd reception would have happened in other venues across the country in a similar situation. When Lon Kruger left Florida for Illinois in 1996 just two years after taking the Gators to the Final Four, he was Benedict Kruger in my book (even though he seemed to be a great guy when I met him after UF played in a consolation game of the NIT a few years earlier.....I know, one needs help if they go to a game like that....like most consolation games in the postseason, it has been eliminated). NEXT

 

 

 

 

 

Who is the best high school hoopster ever to come out of the St. Louis area.....Bill Bradley, Jojo White, Larry Hughes, LaPhonso Ellis, David Lee or the current Gator signee, Bradley Beal? Click on this article for a discussion http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/article_154f01e2-5724-11e0-9d4b-00127992bc8b.html . Thanks to bloggee Sean for forwarding  the article. THAT'S IT

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy.........in a blog over the weekend, I gave you the trascript of Pat Summitt's halftime speech when her Vols were losing to Ohio State.....a video of it begins at the 25 second mark of this clip....definitely worth watching..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTavyjvvwn0 .....of course, they came back to win.....however the Lady Vols lost on Monday to Notre Dame....need to find a locker room clip of Pat from that game....I still get a kick out of her yelling at her team for its low energy level "....and it makes me sick to my stomach",

 

 

 

Barry