- Jun 12, 2014
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Just recently, there has been a newly transformed Mike White on the side court. His responses seem smart-targeted and effective. Has this resulted in no stars going backward in their performances like what happened to stars in the past? The fierce coaching I'm seeing from White, I've not witnessed previously. For White, it's like he got mad about just taking what comes. (Was the cause the extremely terrible blow that was dealt to KJ?) White has newly developed himself probably with the help of this group of players. = credit to coach MW, to MW's recruiting (smart selecting), and credit to all White's young, learning, gelling good-guys >> all credit to the HC in charge now.
This coach, this team, this new style has our fanbase excited. Watching Gator basketball is exciting & fun now. (I've never refused to watch them even in droughts, and always wishing them the best.)
Any of us Mike White criticizers can be won over by the unrelenting development of White and his bball students. Still, like all teams' coaches, White has to persevere by continuing to conquer opposing coaches. With this overall increase in fierceness, even when some team defeats us, we'll get 'em next time. Go Gators. We are being rewarded by this style, by these guys -- all young.
Something I've overlooked = if White continues his knack at excellent recruiting, he & UF bball can sit atop the SEC competition, yearly. Our players have always liked Mike White, so better winning will make them love him, and investigating future recruits will notice that. Like in all cases in all leagues >>> no backsliding. What if Payne catches fire and gets 25% better (and Jitiboh gets 125% better :D)?
Agreed
White is a good recruiter and his players seem to like playing for him. In the office he’s an AD’s dream with his personality and demeanor.
The wrap on him from me and others has been his preparation and in game coaching. I have seen somewhat of a change in him both in playing style but also in game demeanor.
Should he continue to evolve in this way I still believe he can be successful at UF. I just need more than a 4 game stretch before I forget the past 5+ seasons.
Maybe I am slow to turn but that comes from experience versus cynicism.