After all the misery and misfortune they’ve weathered and withstood this season, just being in the bracket was a monumental victory for the Florida Gators.
The fact that they actually gritted, gutted and grinded out a 75-70 overtime victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies Friday makes it an even better story for UF’s unfairly criticized coach Mike White and his team-full of defiers and never-say-diers.
“This team just continues to show character,” White said afterward. “No team has been through what they’ve been through. I’m so proud of our guys.”
And if you’re a Gator fan today, you should also be proud of your head coach.