Okay, all those comparisons of Pitt to Florida earlier this season seem awfully silly right about now. Especially those complaints in January that Pitt was underrated while Florida was overrated. I think I’ll flush those down the memory hole.

I didn’t expect that game last night. I thought UCLA would win. I definitely didn’t expect to see UCLA completely beaten at all facets of the game. Really, name a part of the game where UCLA played better than Florida? Not anywhere on defense. Nothing offensively. Howland was completely outcoached by Donovan, who prepared his team so impressively.

Have to admit, my view on Billy Donovan as a head coach has completely shifted. He had that team prepared. He had them playing under control. He did everything right. Not to mention, the team never let up. Kept UCLA down and kept pushing them.

Anyone else see a lot of Pitt’s bad habits shining through with UCLA in that game? Or was I just projecting? Bad turnovers, trouble splitting double teams, not handling quickness real well, frustration from the veterans, poor shooting from the leading scorer.