March Madness: Coach of No. 16 Seeds ‘angry’ at massive point spread

Vegas gives No. 16 Norfolk State almost zero chance against No. 1 Florida.

Gators is one of the best teams in the country and many predict that they can go all the way in the March Madness tournament.

Only two No. 16 seeds have ever taken a No. 1 seed in the Tournament History (UMBC over Virginia in 2018 and Fairigh Dickinson over Purdue in 2023).

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Norfolk State Spartan’s principal coach Robert Jones during exercise in the Lenovo Center. (Bob Donnan/Imag photos)

Gators are almost 30-point favorites against Norfolk State, which left Spartans’ main coach confused.

“I know Florida is really, really good, and they run a great program, got good players. But are we so bad that the spread of the point is like that?” Robert Jones was wondering. “I’m a little angry, and as I said, I’m a little more focused and play better when I’m angry.”

He also showed the confidence he has with his guys.

“I think the players play better when they are angry.”

Norfolk State Spartan’s main coach Robert Jones during a press conference in the Lenovo Center. (Bob Donnan/Imag photos)

Tensions run high during March Madness games as the tab throws the water bottle on the field

With regard to point spread, a victory for Norfolk State would be the biggest rebellion in March Madness history. This record is currently belonging to the FDU, a 23.5-point underdog as it took down top-ranked Purdue two years ago.

Outside of victories from UMBC and FDU, No. 16 seeds have lost the other 154 competitions in the tournament history.

Norfolk State Spartan’s main coach Robert Jones responds to Baylor Bears during the first half of Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. (Chris Jones/Imag images)

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Champions have won 20 games each of the last four years, and this is their third NCAA tournament performance in the last five. The Spartans have some history in the NCAA tournament, which upsets the third seed Missouri in the NCAA tournament in 2012, before losing in the next round to Florida, 84-50.

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