Cards Cruise To Inifitieth Straight DePaul Day Win
by Mike Rutherford on Jan 14, 2012 6:46 PM EST
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PrintI mean, what more can you say?
Kyle Kuric, the team's rock and leading scorer, is sidelined with a high ankle sprain, Gorgui Dieng shows up to the Yum center wearing a neck brace saying he can't play, the Cards make only five 3-pointers, A GNOME HUSBAND AND WIFE, and the result of all that is a 17-point Louisville victory in which they covered the spread.
DePaul Day is real.
Russ Smith led the way for the home team with 25 points while Chris Smith added 20 on 4-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc. U of L shot 50.9 percent from the field after averaging 39.4 percent over its previous five games.
A couple of money quotes from Pitino's postgame press conference:
"Our offense was Russ Smith in the middle of the park in Queens."
And.
"What did Carolina lose by today? Anybody know? They'll probably pack the season in now."
Pitino, who also apologized to C.L. Brown for his rant on Friday, seemed very upbeat and was adamant that losses like the one at Providence happen during a season and that the important thing is learning from it, then putting it behind you and moving on.
There's plenty more to talk about, but for now it's time to enjoy the rest of the holiday.
Hell of a DePaul Day, folks. Every one of you should be proud.
Can't knock the Russell.
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So dreamy!
Wait! No, I mean, umm …. DAMNIT, WHERE THE FCUK IS THE DELETE BUTTON, RUTHERFORD!!
by Leeroy Jenkins on Jan 15, 2012 12:34 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
SOOOOOOO Glad to see this!
If we’d have lost this game; well…let’s not go there…WE WON!!!!!! Hey, I know y’all probably think I’m Mr. Negative all the time, but I’m so passionate about the ’Ville! I think (and hope) that this will be a turning point for us. If we can steal a “Big Monday” win at Marquette, we can set sail from there. Enjoy this one for now though.
Loved the Carolina quote...
And Rick letting Russ do his thing should prove some naysayers wrong far as adaptation goes. I loved the up-tempo offense today. Siva is still doing Edgar-esque things, but starting to look better. I think he needs to keep taking outside shots-gotta beat the slump someday.
Hopefully this is the catalyst to a great finish!
We need a pic of Neckbrace Gorgs
Make that happen.
Apologies for the Big McLarge Huge photo
Photo via: http://lockerz.com/s/174546884
by UL is my hot hot sex on Jan 14, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Would you look at the size
of that camera!
by ruralvillefan on Jan 14, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
LKASJDKLSAJDASJJDASJJDSAJDJASJDJSAJDSJA
I CAN"T LOOK AT THIS WITHOUT CRYING
by GOCARDSATTITUDE on Jan 14, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
He's got the same facial expression my dog has...
When he has surgery and has to wear a cone for a few days
Breaks my heart :’(
And then he goes a drops a double-double to make me feel better
by CardiacCards on Jan 14, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
Rec'd. Rec'd. A thousand times Rec'd.
Seriously, well done.
by SpeedStudent on Jan 15, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
CC's never witnessed a more apt gif
No pun intended
by UL is my hot hot sex on Jan 14, 2012 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
Anybody see the halftime show at the game?
If Russ had a jump rope, there is no doubt in my mind he would be a proud member of the Firecrackers.
Jeff Goodman is trying to put his foot in his mouth, but Gorgui keeps blocking it.
The broadcast showed about 4 seconds of it
by uoflcard on Jan 14, 2012 7:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I was doing my usual crunch the half time stats but had to stop
Those kids were amazing. Best half time show in years.
I'd still like to see Kevin Ware
given more liberty to dribble- drive. He’s out of sort some at times still, but very athletic & creative. Good to see Price get some quality PT. Siva’s still not fully back yet, but maybe a comeback for him is on the horizon. What about CS5’s alley oop dunk from Russ?!!!
Agree on all thoughts, although not holding my breath on a major Siva turnaround
It was nice to see him get that steal and flush, though. Made me reminisce about last year. I’d be very curious to see what his vertical is right now as opposed to last year at this time. Search YouTube for “siva uconn block” and try to tell me he could do that right now
by uoflcard on Jan 14, 2012 7:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
it's in there.
I think of that image in my mind often. It is framed in my room for quick looks.
by GOCARDSATTITUDE on Jan 14, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
I think he hurt himself landing
after that jam. He was stretching (I think that was what that was?) afterwared, looked in pain.
by Unseld2Beard on Jan 15, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
Russ was wearing a toboggan after the game that looked like a gnome hat
by Cards78 on Jan 14, 2012 6:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Why was Russ
wearing a sled???
by PS3theFuture on Jan 15, 2012 8:49 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary
of the Marquette game comeback. I remember it vividly. I was sitting in sec 307 row T. It was my 39th birthday & the ’Ville, to this day, has never lost a game with me present (10- 0 all- time 2- 0 this season). We need another “W” over them Monday! Go Cards!
Well then, get your ass up to Milwaukee.
by Carolina Cardinal on Jan 14, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm 0-2 at the Yum
UK last year, and Notre Dame last week. I’m scared to go back. I guess the only safe day would be…Depaul Day!
by cardcorefan on Jan 14, 2012 8:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Anyone see how many other...
big name schools went down today? NC, Mich. St., etc… Anyone can get beat by anyone on any given day.
Leave Roy Williams and Izzo Alone!
You haters…haha. Seriosly, game was awesome students were loud, good to see the legends honored.
by chango on Jan 14, 2012 7:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The Yum center has completely tranformed the student section
They showed it several times on TV and you couldn’t see a single empty seat. At Freedom Hall there were empty seats every game, even against a Top 5 opponent
by uoflcard on Jan 14, 2012 7:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It was full every game I went to the season I had tickets in the student section at Freedom Hall.
There were season ticket holder seats in the student section at FH. The running CARDS chant guy sat in the student section. And it was tiny. I know they also hosted football recruits in the first few row of the student section too.
I just think it’s better at the YUM because it’s larger and it is actually just students.
by CardinalDude on Jan 14, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Tell you what...
If y’all will help pitch in on gas or a plane ticket, I just might make my way up there.
by ruralvillefan on Jan 14, 2012 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Russ saying Russ things
@evanhilbert: Russ Smith explaining his offensive philosophy: “If you’re open, you can’t draw up a better play than getting open.”
by UL is my hot hot sex on Jan 14, 2012 7:21 PM EST reply actions
Russ Smith doing Yogi Berra
or Durocher.
by Bruce in Louisville on Jan 14, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Has there ever been a time when Russ had the ball AND he didn't believe he was open?
Russ paraphrasing Yogi-
""You can observe a lot just by watching." becomes: You can get open a lot by shooting.
“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” becomes: When you can pass or shoot, take it.
“If people don’t want to come out to the ballpark, how are you going to stop them?” becomes: If Russ wants to shoot, how you going to stop him?
and finally.
“I never blame myself when I’m not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn’t my fault that I’m not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?”
becomes: I never blame myself when I’m not scoring, I just blame the play calling and if it keeps up, I just change the play. After all, if I know it isn’t my fault that I’m not scoring, how can I get mad at myself?
We love you Russ,
Oh, yes we do,
If you’re not scoring,
we feel (insert the B-word)
by Unseld2Beard on Jan 15, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
!
Mike – Are exclamation points okay on DePaul Day?
by mp502 on Jan 14, 2012 7:21 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Chris at the 3 > Chris at the 2
Maybe that has something to do with why he had so much more of an impact last year than he has had in earlier games this year
I have been saying that all year!!!!
Chris is much more comfortable, and productive, at the 3. I also liked Ware at the 3. Siva,Russ,Ware line-up seemed to work well.
by BetaCard466 on Jan 14, 2012 7:32 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Ware should be coming in to give Kyle breathers from here on out.
From what I saw he looked great a few times today.
by James Sutherland on Jan 14, 2012 7:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think Ware cemented himself as a viable backup tonight
He looked a lot more comfortable. I can’t help but to think some of “The Meeting” focused on Ware (i.e. chemistry issues, Facebook stuff, etc.) Glad to see him contribute and show off some of that skillset
Ware
I like Ware at the 3…just as long and as athletic as Kuric. It also keeps the ball out of his hands, because he has proven he is a liability handing the ball against press . Also, Kuric is a senior and we will have no one at the 3 for next year (I’m not giving up on this season, just stating that we have guards coming back, but we need a SF).
Don't forget about Marra and Hancock
I believe both of those guys will/can be used interchangeably at the 2/3 next year. I think having Marra back as well as Luke Hancock will be a very pleasant surprise next year.
by gnashbar on Jan 15, 2012 12:09 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
"If you keep on dwelling on what's wrong, then everyone's going to be a defeatist".
Twenty bucks says Mike prints that CRP quote in his review. ANd it perfectly sums up my frustration with a lot of the posting here lately.
by 97E3LPL on Jan 14, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
This Louisville team beats Murray by 12 today
Love me some Murray. I know some smokin’ hot girls who went to Murray. But if they are #14, these Cards are a top 10 team, easy.
?
I like your positive energy, but we didnt exactly beat a powerhouse today. It was a much closer game than the final score suggest. I loved the change in attitude, but we still have a TON of room for improvement…not a top 10 team right now by any stretch. Murray is a good team, I wouldnt pencil in a victory over them for any team. Let’s see what happens Monday before we make any claims to “being back”.
by loubear on Jan 14, 2012 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Anybody see the announcement that Adidas is going to renegotiate the UofL endorsement contract?
Apparently they’re not happy that Russell Athletic has taken over the basketball program.
by Squidbones on Jan 14, 2012 8:12 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Eh, the UL swag I get from them is pretty awesome.
I don’t think I’ve bought new tennis shoes the past 3 years I’ve been in the band.
Laughing more at seeing several ppl miss the joke as much than the joke itself
by UL is my hot hot sex on Jan 14, 2012 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Ditto.
P.S. Apparently Jamie Dixon is interviewing for the now-vacant head coach position at UNC.
by Leeroy Jenkins on Jan 15, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
ha ha I see the joke! I see the joke!
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by tnatburks on Jan 15, 2012 8:35 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I think they missed the joke...
"We are on a collision course with the national championship; the only variable is time"
Can't believe this isn't green
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
I've enjoyed the recent upswing in greening.
seems like CC’ers are trying to lift each other up since that Providence game.
good thing too, ’cause I was about to call a players-only meeting.
by BostonCardFan on Jan 15, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Absolutely right and rec'd. Hahaha.
And you meant at fans only meeting right?
by Carolina Cardinal on Jan 15, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
haha
yeah, wasn’t quite sure what to call it. But I figured you’d take my meaning, playa.
by BostonCardFan on Jan 15, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhhhhh,.. You,... I see what you did there and I like it.
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by Chick-Stratino'sUrDaddy on Jan 15, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
+1
Nike is pUKe’s footwear. I won’t even buy Nike or allow my wife or daughters to buy it either. Anything to do with the Blue Kool-Aid Drinking Nation is off limits in our house.
lol im the same way (i got the russ joke btw)
I won’t let my wife buy nike anything but she is ok with it…. our friends say I’m obsessed, I say I’m loyal.
by BirdsWithTeeth! on Jan 14, 2012 9:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
So what's the word on Kuric?
any idea if he’ll be able to go against Marquette? High ankle sprains generally take a few weeks at best.
by Slick Tick Rodgers on Jan 14, 2012 9:13 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Depaul Does!
"As long as we win, I couldn't care less; my average can go down to four points and zero rebounds. As long as we win, I don't care."
- P!K
by J!B on Jan 14, 2012 11:24 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
it's the countable infinity, aleph null
Aleph Null bottles of beer on the wall, Aleph Null bottles of beer
Take one down, pass it around
Aleph Null bottles of beer on the wall
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
you call yourself a cardinal you sonuvabitch?
by yawnz on Jan 15, 2012 6:38 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Nice...very nice.
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by tnatburks on Jan 15, 2012 8:32 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
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