Dick Vitale picks Louisville as 6th in nation for the 2011-2012 season
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Can't argue much
except I don’t think Texas will be very great…. but they always seem to keep a top 10 ranking besides sucking.
Same
The sport will improve in all aspects next year, maybe even a 2009-like year as far as talent across the country. I also agree with Texas. They were good this year but will pretty much be the same team, and for the most part they were out of the top 5.
by Get_In_My_BELLY_ on Apr 5, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's lumping all of those teams as Major Title Contenders
and saying the rest are a tier below.
I’d have to imagine Syracuse is near the top of “the rest”. I do agree that the talent flux this next season will be overall better than this past year.
by Remote Cardinal on Apr 5, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Solely so he could include the Ville.
by GOCARDSATTITUDE on Apr 5, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
astrophysics, nuclear chemistry, and how Jeff Goodman still has a job
but besides that I’m good
by indianacardfan on Apr 5, 2011 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
he also picked us to go to the championship this year.....
Rot in hell you one eyed jinx!!!!!!
by 859Cardguy on Apr 5, 2011 1:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
To be fair
he also picked us to win the whole thing in 1986.
"Screech, you CAN'T elope!"
"Who are you calling a cantaloupe, you melonhead?"
1. UNC
2. UK
3. Texas
4. Ohio St.
5. Duke
6. UofL
by Remote Cardinal on Apr 5, 2011 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
More confident in OSU and Duke than UNC and UK at this point.
I know UK has a great class, but they have to replace so much (assuming Knight and Jones leave). Knight’s perimeter shooting will be missed. And UNC needs more/better perimeter shooting — maybe their class helps to address that.
I have no issue with us at 5-7 right now. That is a respectable starting point, and we’ll have plenty of opportunities to move up.
by cardsinindy2010 on Apr 5, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Here was his picks this time last year for 2010-2011
1. Duke
2. Ohio St.
3. Mich. St.
4. Villanova
5. Purdue
6. Butler
Mostly, he missed the mark with Mich. St. and Villanova. His Purdue prediction was before Hummel’s second knee injury, and they still hovered in the top 10. Pretty solid picks with Duke, OSU, and Butler. Actually, the Butler call is making him look pretty smart right now.
Stout Out!
We'll blow at least two games because we miss free throws.
Yeah, this is the positive value of negative thinking but I see no reason why our long standing mediocre performance in this area will change.
Not negative just honest.
It was clearly an area we need to improve
by Carolina Cardinal on Apr 5, 2011 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't be pissed when we talk about things we need to improve to be better
There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Everyone does it all the time (I hope we get this recruit or hope someone recovers from an injury quickly, etc.) It’s no different than that.
I think it shows a very deep seated desire for the team to be even greater and I enjoy reading others thoughts about how we can be better.
by Carolina Cardinal on Apr 5, 2011 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
it's one thing to say we have to work on an area.
it’s another to keep negatively throwing comments like those above in every post.
-Dustin
Like civic man says, there are some people who just run around screaming
things with a bad attitude and never encourage. This is one of them.
by GOCARDSATTITUDE on Apr 5, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to be mean...
But you do remind us every day. You are not wrong, but it being shoved down our throats everyday is not inspiring.
"Marquise Teague Sucks!"
-Bryce Cotton
Hey, as long as your not being mean..............we're good
PS – it wasn’t my post
by Carolina Cardinal on Apr 5, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Seen the free throw thing several times.
We get it…
by twistedwedge on Apr 6, 2011 11:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
On the positive side
I think next years team has a good chance to improve their free throw shooting next year. They were all 10-20% better shooters before (high school or previous school). That tells me they can do it and in a game enviroinment. And, I think they will improve next year. GO CARDS!
by Carolina Cardinal on Apr 5, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
as long as we play the style of ball we do
slapping at the ball, going for steals and blocks, running the court… we will have tired arms and legs late in games, and it will cost us a few free throws. I think it’s worth it.
"Screech, you CAN'T elope!"
"Who are you calling a cantaloupe, you melonhead?"
Because we were sending everyone to the boards to help rebound, we actually ran a lot less the second half of the season.
And since we played 10 guys lots of nights, they all had somewhat fewer minutes than many other teams that played only 5 or 6 guys. Not sure what it is but I sure hope they figure it out before next year. It sucks to outplay and outshoot your opponent only to lose it at the line. I think we can all agree with that!
by Carolina Cardinal on Apr 5, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope we shoot better from the free throw line next year.
I hope we rebound better next year.
I hope we commit fewer turnovers next year.
I hope we force more turnovers next year.
I hope we shoot better from 3-point range next year.
I hope we shoot better from 2-point range next year.
I hope we commit fewer fouls next year.
I hope we do everything better next year. But I’m not going to look for the two things we do worst at and harp on them until after the season is over.
"Screech, you CAN'T elope!"
"Who are you calling a cantaloupe, you melonhead?"
I like the Louisville/Kentucky/Duke/Carolina combination
Just kind of feels right. Like royalty. Would love to see it come down to these 4 every year.
by Carolina Cardinal on Apr 5, 2011 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
It makes sense
These are the best two states for college ball
I would love to see a Final Four
Of those four teams
The REAL ballers.
Of course we are the only awesome team because UK are rednecks and Duke/Carolina are big sissies.
by GOCARDSATTITUDE on Apr 6, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Vitale also picked us to be in the Final Four this year
Didn’t quite work out. BUT, with our new talent coming in, the talent we’ve got coming back, he may be on to something.
Go Cards!
I'm not a fan of Vitale
But he is one of the few talking heads that goes out of his way to praise Louisville and Pitino. Sure, his love affair of Duke will never end, but I like that he brings Louisville into focus.
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