Golden's Gators Face Criticism, March Madness Awaits

0:00On March 14th, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden is drawing sharp criticism after his team's recent win in the SEC tournament. The 40-year-old has built a strong reputation, coming off a 36- and 4 season that ended with a national title. His gators just beat Kentucky, 71-63 to reach the semi-finals. Golden pointed out in a post-game chat that his team controlled the game from start to finish across three match-ups. He mentioned preferring a bigger margin but settling for the a-point victory. That kind of talk rubbed some of the wrong way amid the high stakes of tournament play. Fans online quickly fired back, calling him arrogant and urging more humility. Many said he rarely gives credit to opponents after wins, labeling it insecure or unprofessional. The backlash spread fast on social media. Sitting ahead, Florida faces Vanderbilt on Saturday for a shot at the SEC title. ESPN bracket expert Joe Lunardi projects the gators as the number one seed in the South

1:01region, setting them up nicely for the NCAA tournament in. Tampa early on. With stars like Alex Condo and Thomas Howe leading the way, Golden has a prime chance to quiet the noise and chase another deeper income, March. Madness