Gators Use Big 2nd Half to Down Dawgs

Despite some very sloppy play and some unforgivable turnovers the Gators used a strong last ten minutes of the game to hand Georgia their 4th straight loss, 67-51 in the SEC opener. Corey Brewer had a double double- 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Gators, who could move up to #2 in the rankings if Florida State beats North Carolina tomorrow in Chapel Hill. We'll have a full look at that game tomorrow on the site.

In other state related news, Anthony King, Miami's top player and top rebounder and shot blocker in the ACC is out for the season, and thus has a premature end to his College career. King was a gamer, whose poor offensive skills never stopped him from making key blocks on defense and great rebounding on the both ends of the floor. King showed his heart and hustle by dominating Shelden Williams last year in the ACC Tournament against Duke. Not only is King's loss the final death knell for a bad Miami team, but it is a loss for a fan like me who enjoyed his work ethic and the pride he brought to the arena every night. King gave Miami it's first legitimate shot blocking and rebounding presence since the graduation of the great Tim James in 1999. I hope the NCAA gives King an extra year of eligibility even though he played in two too many games for a redshirt. A competitor like King deserves another year to ply his trade in the ACC.