In the famed Disney movie “Cars,” Lightning McQueen repeats his personal mantra while awaiting the movie’s first race: “I am speed.”
Gators coach Mike White didn’t quote the legendary line verbatim when speaking to the media on Friday, but he spared no time cutting to the chase — Florida will pick up the tempo in 2020.
White said he’s putting 2019’s slow-paced play in the rear view mirror, and he expects UF to be quick on both ends of the court this season.
“We’re committed to play faster,” White said. “We’ve played faster in practice to this point consistently — both defensively and offensively.