Calipari 1.17 - Bledsoe, Cats Take Down Predator, Gators

Freak Show and his armpit were enough in Gainesville.

Eric Bledsoe confirmed to Big Blue Nation once again that he loves life on the road as he continually got to the basket to lead the Good Guys to their first win in Gainesville since 2004. Florida made a game of it late midway through the second half, but the Cats used a 14-1 down the stretch to make the worst hair in college sports sad and the semi-loud Kentucky faithful happy.

To the highlights:

• Eric Bledsoe was the star of the game for the second straight official road game finishing the game 10-13 FG for a cool 23 points. He tied for the team lead in rebounds with seven and added five assists and three steals. Nice to have one of the best point guards in the country, eh?
• Just when you think we can't anything going, Darnell Dodson shows up again with two huge three's. This team is starting to show the World how dangerous we can be. If we hit from deep, we're Unbeatable.
• Pat (7-11 FG - 15 points - 7 rebounds) came up with a big bucket late when Florida had cut the lead to nil. The offense through Pat seems to be an afterthought, or at least until we need it. The Man-Child earns his points. Mr. Dependable.
• Big Cuz (13 points - 5 rebounds) showed some aggression in the second half once more. After a slow start, the Cats pounded it down low and did whatever they wanted in the second 20.
• Freak Show (19 points - 6 assists - 4 rebounds) continues to amaze. How did he get those points. Very quiet indeed. Nice to have one of the best point guards in the country, eh?
  
• Loved seeing Darius (9 points - 4 rebounds - 2 assists) man up and take a few shots in crunch time. To see him at the top of the key with ball as the shot wound down, then pull up confidently for an 18-footer was a very pleasant sight.
• Daniel Orton (2 points - 9 rebounds - 4 blocks) made the Gators look silly in the paint.
  

An overall terrific night in a place that seemed Kentucky heavy in the crowd. Or it could've just been the the Gator basketball fans realizing they were seeing the best team in America. You make the call.

Go Cats.