A Bit Of News And Notes On Tomorrow’s Florida Game
By Cody McClure
First, and most importantly, Zakai Zeigler did not practice on Thursday.
Rocky Top Insider’s Ryan Schumpert said he asked Rick Barnes about Zeigler and Barnes told him he didn’t practice yesterday but “my gut feel is, knowing him, that he’ll be ready to play.”
Barnes reportedly added that he was “not at all” concerned about it.
In other news, the line came out today.
The Vols are favored to win, but not by much.
Tennessee is a 4.5-point favorite according to some books, though the line is down to 3.5 on others.
Finally, did you know that Florida has not won in Thompson-Boling Arena in over a decade?
The Gators will be looking for their first win at Tennessee since 2014.
Florida won the first meeting 73-43 in Gainesville, as we undoubtedly all remember. Tomorrow’s Top-10 matchup tips at Noon on ESPN.
P.S. if you didn’t see it earlier it’s also worth noting that Thompson-Boling Arena is getting some upgrades.