One final tune-up. One final chance to check the oil, kick the tires, and make sure the tank is full. The Florida Gators host the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers on Tuesday night in the last non-conference game before SEC play begins. For Florida, it's one final status check. For UAB, it's a self-evaluation of sorts.The FactsOpponent: UAB BlazersWhen: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 – 7:00 PMWhere: Gainesville, FLTelevision/Radio: FSN, Gator Sports Network, Sirius 218, XM 200Records: Florida: 11-3 (8-0 Home), UAB: 5-7 (1-4 Away)Rankings: Florida: 13/14, UAB: NRPoint Spread: Florida -17.5Over/Under: 134.5Calculated Score: Florida 76-58/76-59Points Scored: Florida: 85.9, UAB: 59.5Points Allowed: Florida: 67.3, UAB: 60.5The PreviewThe Gators can score; that much we know. Florida streaks through games, putting together scoring bursts which allow them to maintain a relatively high scoring average. The Blazers, on the other hand, have trouble putting up points, but have been bet...
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