2006 NCAA Championship

Unfortunately this review isn't about George Mason pulling off the improbable. Florida defeated UCLA in convincing fashion, 73-57, to win the 2006 NCAA championship. Throughout the tournament they were the best team.

I thought Florida was too young to win it all. I knew they were very talented, but usually experience prevails in the tournament. That is what made this matchup so intriguing. Both teams were so talented and so young. The way Florida demolished a very good team was truly impressive. On the bright side, it validated George Mason's presence in the Final Four. Florida is just that good.

Florida showed that balance is also a key. In this case, a more important key. Each of their starters averaged in double figures. Keep that in mind when making your selections next season.

Joakim Noah was the MOP of the Final Four. He set the championship game record with 6 blocks. Noah is an athletic big man, who makes Popeye Jones look like a very attractive man, George Clooney maybe, I don't really know who the young ladies like right now. Popeye did not receive that nickname because he likes spinach by the way. I'm saying Noah's ugly, that's the bottom line there.

Many believe Noah will be a great pro. I'm not so sure. He has the potential, but a lot of NBA big men are more athletic and are stronger than he is. Incidentally, Billy Packer's wife (after she's done with me, wink wink) if she's still alive, needs to be careful about Billy and Joakim. Billy is quite fond of Mr. Noah. Billy's affection for Noah makes Jimmy Dykes love of Andrew Bogut look like a school girl crush. Ok, I have no idea what that means. Billy Packer really likes Noah, that's the point of that.

Brewer has a very bright future, probably the brightest of any Gator right now. Horford looks good too. Green played very well. Lee Humphry had a good Final Four. And of course, the unsung hero was the senior Moss in the final.

Billy Donavan is a good coach, and even though I don't like his hairstyle, as long as his team doesn't go pro like UNC last season, they very well might be back.







Joakim Noah is a very ugly man. He rivals Josh Boone in today's game and even the alltime greats: Popeye Jones and Tyrone Hill.