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Jordan Pope is not a defensive threat against most of the guys he must cover in the SEC. In fact, he is a liability. He physically cannot defend the three point line because he must be in the face of the shooter to defend it, which guarantees a foul. He is better off leaving his man open for three and crashing the boards - it is that bad. I write this as someone who had the same problem defending guys three inches taller than I on the perimeter. Might as well race to the boards as the shooter committed. [That was in City League, I never played in school]. There are some good man defenders on the team. What I find disappointing is team lapses - open lanes, open baselines, allowing a man to get behind the entire team at the basket... . Two of the best man defenders are the engines of the offense, Swain and Mark. They may suffer fatigue in grueling games, which shows on defense first. I think Matas is quicker than you think he is, Jordan, but I think he simply hasn't mastered the game yet as he is still relying on his height and strength, rather than his positioning. I believe he is often guilty of [fortunately for Texas uncalled] three second violations, btw.

It's likely more a product of not a marquee matchup. While we would enjoy watching an assumed beat down of a lesser team, they probably want to show a game where both teams are big ranked names.

I like it 🤘

One thing that reminds me of last year in this game is strikeouts. We struck out 11 times in only 6 innings. Fortunately, that is the only double digit game this year.

They are in the 100-200 range on defense. How do you get that bad? That’s out of over 300+ D1 schools. At least be around eighty.

Exactly how I’m feeling. That Vegas line is fishy for sure. Surprised Florida isn’t favored by like -12.5. Florida might be due for a loss to reset before they get to the NCAA tournament. Would love to see a good court storming in the Moody tonight if that happens.

I'm gonna go with the Florida is "due" for a loss route. 89-85 good guys. Vegas line is screaming to take Florida so we know how that always goes.

"After having its five-game winning streak snapped, Texas returns to Moody Center to face arguably its toughest test of the 2025-26 season when it hosts No. 7 Florida on Wednesday" Uh, no ... Duke on a not quite neutral-ish court was a tougher test by far ...

I think they’re going to be streamed on Houston Astros YouTube channel.

Good Q, let me check on that with Larson.

Man only if Vic coached their defense with Millers offense we'd be doing alright lmao. Currently we have a go all out offense and a take a break and text the GF defense while other team is wide open lol.

I’m getting very tired of our girls softball 2025 National Championship winners does get on ESPN or ESPN 2 they are definitely being discriminated against in my opinion.

Larson's fielding is perfect (1.000%, 8 putouts, 0 errors), but substitutions often see him exit for Duplantier, who has a reputation for elite range and arm strength. Substitutions involving Pack Jr. are less common and not late-inning defensive substitution. Larson DHing?

Oil Patch guy …

Speaking of Left. Ashton Larson had come out of almost every game, we were there last night and I thought I saw him head down the tunnel to the clubhouse after Monsour went in for him. Anyone have any insight on this or was I imagining things? also, Aiden Robbins is just a flat out ball player.

I hate to gross, but, that most definitely does not look like mayonnaise on that corndog. Looks like rancid cream cheese.

So much for untrained FL recruits!!

He doesn't need to take over for Pack. Best man plays. If Jonah hits > .300 again and Pack keeps playing like this, then put one in LF or at DH.

Cosch Vic needs to show this team how to play defense.

I will say it’s such a luxury for Texas to have an arm like Cozart in the Tuesday role. Allows for situational practices with arms out of the pen without strain on who will see time on weekends

Well I’d hope at least this time there’d be some defensive physicality present

If they win out this weekend, is it safe to assume they'll be ranked #1 next week?

I will also add that I am looking for fight from the players. Don’t just lay down at the start. Coach Miller has already alluded to pulling players that don’t start off the game right.

Maybe they think it’s a football rematch.

Texas has no defense. They win when they are shooting well and find a way to be at least average on defense. The current team will not step up and be consistent for the rest of the season on defense. When a coach has to talk about over and over it means they can’t do it. Florida is excellent at positions Texas is the weakest at. Matas can’t handle their forwards and centers. He doesn’t have the quickness to stay in front of them. He’s slow to rotate to begin with. He’s still learning the game so based off that he is doing very well. This is not something he’s ready for. defensively. Texas has no power forward so good luck with that. Texas still has the punchers chance though. If they light it up from three and Florida just has one of those nights where the ball just won’t go in they can win. I hope they win, but I am not expecting that to happen. I will watch and root for them though. Also Texas crowd doesn’t get that loud anymore anyway. It’s not like Texas has a sizable home court advantage. They cheer on dunks and when the game is close and it’s winning time. Texas is still building in all phases. Hoping for the best.