The 2007 Billy Minardi Classic Poster Contest

Despite a relatively short existence, the Billy Minardi Classic has quickly become a favorite holiday tradition for many a Cardinal fan. For many "The Bill" - as it has become affectionately known - represents a rare opportunity to take in a U of L game with beloved friends or family members who wouldn't otherwise be in town, while for others it's an opportunity to improve upon (or break) an impressive streak of brining five different young ladies to a BMC game in five consecutive years.

While I still long for the four-team Billy Minardi Classic days of yore, thanks to the fine folks at WallDaddy.com this year's BMC game against New Mexico State on Saturday will be a special one for those of us (me) here at Card Chronicle. To me, The Bill has always been about the holidays and giving, so when WallDaddy.com offered to supply posters for a contest of my choosing, I knew this weekend presented the perfect opportunity.

How this will work is quite simple; I'm going to ask you all to answer ten questions about Saturday's game, and whoever gets the most correct will win these two posters:

I thought about going with this "Cattitude" poster for the second option because, let's face it, it's hilarious, but then I figured that Ali is Louisville's favorite son, and for all we know that cat could reside in Santa Fe. So if you win and you're pissed off that your door is graced by some boxer and not a bad ass cat sitting in a red and pink purse, well I'm gonna go ahead and apologize to you right now.

Anyone who answers the ten questions (11 including the tiebreaker) in the comments section before tip-off on Saturday is eligible to win.

Here are your questions:

1. Who will lead Louisville in scoring?
   
2. Will Louisville's leading scorer score more than 20 points?
   
3. Who will be Louisville's second leading scorer?
   
4. Who will lead New Mexico State in scoring? (Here's a look at their team stats)
   
5. Will Louisville score more than 75 points?
   
6. How many times will Ari Wolfe say "why not" over the course of the broadcast? (Tivo will be relied upon to keep track)
   
7. Will Terry Meiners interview Rick Pitino at halftime?
   
8. Will Will Scott make a three-pointer?
   
9. Will Terrence Williams have a dunk?
   
10. How many field goals will Preston Knowles finish the game with?

Best of luck to all the tiny snowflakes from Heaven who participate.