You've seen the exhibition games...

After watching Louisville's first exhibition game against Georgetown College (KY) I was blown away.  Yeah, yeah, yeah they were behind most of the game...  This doesn't mean a lot considering how many new players were getting experience.  Let's be honest... ... WE'VE GOT A TEAM HERE!!!  I could have been misreading this, but I think all it took was a go ahead from Pitino for the team to come out strong, take the lead, and win the game.  He was experiementing.  That's exactly what exhibition games are for!  Not to mention Georgetown is a great team, check their past schedules and follow them this year.  They'll be legit.  Samuels looks great!  We're all excited about Siva!  Don't forget Kuric!  Where did he come from?  Oh wait, Evansville, IN.  He's practically a local to Louisville!  We've lost some great talent, but we've also grown some great talent and picked up a few very talented players.  GET EXCITED CARDINALS! 

It's also expected that Louisville will finish 4th in the Big East this year.  That's a nice under-the-radar place to be right now.  While, ultimately, I wish Louisville the best season since 1986, as well as the ability to play well against the entire Big East, as a fan there is another big factor on my mind that is a highlight to the early season...

Now comes the big question... CAN WE BEAT KENTUCKY???  Oh dear, GOD, I asked it.  They had nothing last year, but as any Louisville Fan's family member / close friend / ex-close friend will tell you, Kentucky's coming out strong this year.  They were ranked 5th in the preseason while Louisville holds a strong 23.  I personally despise the team, but I couldn't help but see what all the hype was about.  I tuned into their Exhibition Game last night.  They played Cambellsville University, no Georgetown College, but this is all we have to compare at this point (take a look at their schedule from last year and follow them this year).  They destroyed, 74-38.  The good news:  They only made 3- 3 pointers.  The bad news they have a total of3 players under 6-6 and none under 6-1.  This was able to bring Cambellsville's shooting down to something like 11 or 12%.  Louisville has 9 players under 6-6 and 1 under 6-1 (at least it's Siva!).  For no other reason, this could be a good team based on their height.  Thabeet Hasheem for UCONN shut down Pitino's team last year with his height, but He was 7-3, luckily none of the KY players break the 7-0 mark.  With the height, UK will likely be able to shut down some of our paint work.  Samuels will probably be able to compete, but that's about it.  This isn't ultimate destruction though!  Most of Cambellsville's points came from outside shooting, and according to some analyst, that's Louisville strong point.  We have seven players known for their perimeter. 

I can't wait for this season to start.  I'll be in St. Louis for the opener against Arkansas.   The team that stole our football coach through a very diluted scheme.   

I'll post a poll, vote below. 

I welcome comments. 

This is my first post, hope you've enjoyed it.

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