Quotes by Adrian Tigert

“With our success last year, weve had a target on our back all year, especially in our conference. So to get to this point of year and be an underdog again, its a bit of relief.”

“Everyone is expected to do everything. Theres not an emphasis on one or two guys doing all the scoring, its more of a balanced attack.”

“I looked at this situation with Bruce Pearl moving on as an opportunity to be coached by two great coaches.”

“Were excited. Were just going to get ready, go down there and play our hearts out.”

“Go with your heart. Thats what we do. We know we can win. So if you think we can win, go ahead - in your free pool that you entered.”

“Oklahoma had some big bodies, athletic guys. So does Florida, the same with Memphis and Wisconsin this year. They had a lot of big bodies. Its just another assignment for me. You cant take anybody lightly. ... (But) just because they are taller doesnt mean they are going to get every rebound.”

“We understand maybe 95 percent of the crowd will be Florida fans. That wont be a factor with us.”

“Sometimes I think you have to watch what you wish for because we have proven ourselves being the lower seed. Last year Boston College was cheering for us too. If thats what they want they got it. We understand itll be 95 percent Florida fans and that will just add to excitement. Were ready for it.”

“We have great team chemistry. Our seven seniors have done a great job all year long. Were all 23. Were all older guys. Theres nothing to fear.”

“They were cheering for us because they would rather play us than Oklahoma. But sometimes you have to watch what you wish for, because we have proven ourselves, being the lower seed. Last year, Boston College was cheering for us [in the first round], too. So if thats what they want, they got it.”