Furious Rally Sparks Louisville To 77-74 Win At West Virginia
by Mike Rutherford on Feb 11, 2012 3:28 PM EST
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West Virginia shot 12 more free-throws than Louisville, dominated the glass for most of the game, held Louisville's inside duo of Behanan and Dieng almost completely in check, and U of L's key offensive spurt was spearheaded by an undersized guard most people thought would transfer after last year and a freshman who hadn't played in an actual game in almost a year.
Louisville 77, West Virginia 74.
The Russ show when the team needed a spark most, the Kuric three to tie it and clutch free-throws to clinch it, Chane's huge charge take, Chris Smith being rock solid, Fat Wayne looking like the missing link, they s'posed to be Big 12 part II; this is absolutely one to savor.
So much to discuss, but I think you have to start with Blackshear. Even if U of L had lost this game, I think it would have been an extremely encouraging afternoon for the future. Wayne is that next level player with great size and skill that recent Cardinal teams have been noticeably lacking. Even something so simple as the way he made tough catches or snatched loose balls like there were suction cups on the ends of his hands was cause for excitement. If he's this good already and playing 20 minutes without disrupting the chemistry on the court or the flow of the game...well, I'll let you end that sentence.
You also have to love the fact that Pitino said afterward he knew he was going to play Wayne, but said otherwise publicly so Huggins wouldn't prepare for him. You sandbaggin' S.O.B., get over here and give me a hug.
Obviously, there's more praise to be tossed around (Charlie should be involved in every game thread image ever), but we'll get into it more once the shine wears off a touch.
Monday night: white out, Wayne's Yum debut (ovation figures to be outrageous) and a matchup against the No. 2 (or No. 1...c'mon Vandy) team in the country. Feel free to begin your tailgating right now.
Six straight. February in Louisville. Fat Wayne.
Go Cards.
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Gawd it feels good to win
Especially a game where it seemed every break was going against us.
Wayne definitely is an X-Factor that we didn’t have all season. He’s versatile, skilled, strong, and confident. We can go to war with him for the rest of the season.
Amazing team win…Now lets go Vandy so we can topple #1 on Big Monday
Favorite win of the year, just because it was at WVU
I can’t remember which game it was, it might have been Providence, but I remember saying all of our good teams have had bad losses then make a big run in February. I said I bet the same thing would happen this year, and almost nobody believed me, but I knew this would happen.
by iHeartLouisville on Feb 11, 2012 3:38 PM EST reply actions
Many CCers were preaching patience w/r/t Pitino's February record
Whatevs, go crazy.
by UL is my hot hot sex on Feb 11, 2012 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. I'd say it was about half and half.
The Pitino fans and the Piti-No thanks. I have been and will always be a Card fan first, meaning I don’t blindly follow the coach. But, I am one of the belief that Pitino can(and will) lead us to a National Championship.
by cardcorefan on Feb 11, 2012 5:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Which part do you disagree with.
That we’ll win a NC? That’s just my belief. Not going to bet any money on it. I realize in the tournament anything can happen and we may never win another one, but I choose to believe.
I’m a positive thinker. :)
by cardcorefan on Feb 11, 2012 5:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That sentiment, yes
Final Four is the goal, anything more is gravy.
by UL is my hot hot sex on Feb 11, 2012 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
I would be happy to reach the Sweet 16.
No, I EXPECT to reach the Sweet 16. I think we have the tools to reach the Final Four, and a NC would be highly unlikely, but it could happen. It’s only fair to mention that when I said that, I meant that I believe Pitino will bring us a NC at some point, not this year.
by cardcorefan on Feb 11, 2012 7:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Fat Wayne
The man, the myth, the legend. The next 2 months of our lives have the potential to be very very fun, ladies and gentlemen…
"Yes very good, I'll have a bloody mary, a steak sandwich, and a steak sandwich..."
by John Cocktoastin on Feb 11, 2012 3:40 PM EST reply actions
When you have Wayne, every day is "Fat Tuesday"!
That game may define this year’s team. I may beat my record of going from buzzer to drunk.
by David Lyons on Feb 11, 2012 3:40 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
How did Kyle get 17?
His past few games seem kinda weird. He starts off well, disappears in the middle, then finishes the game strong.
Did we seriously win this game? That was a straight up theft, to borrow Bilas’ phrase from the other night.
I will absolutely not miss playing in Morgantown.
Wouldn't have guessed Chris and Swop for Arrested Development fans, but whatever. Great win
by Squidbones on Feb 11, 2012 3:43 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
Blackshear's Assist
Blackshear wasn’t credited for an assist on the game. However, remember the play where he suction-cupped the ball, drove up the court and passed to Kuric who immediately shot (and hit) the 3 to tie the score at 71. If someone can explain to me why that’s not an assist, I’m all ears.
Outletting Wayne
One of my new favorites.
by Mike Rutherford on Feb 11, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
UL hasn't lost a game in February in 6 years.
it’s a fact. Look it up.
by johnnyjoejohnson on Feb 11, 2012 3:59 PM EST reply actions
We definitely lost to Cincinnati in February last year.
But.. we haven’t lost to Syracuse in 6 years. So.. that’s pretty cool.
by OnceYouGoStrong on Feb 12, 2012 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
We actually lost 2 games last year in February.. And a couple in the years before that.
by Mcallis22 on Feb 12, 2012 7:15 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I believe OnceYouGoStrong and Mcallis22 are correct
02/09/11 at Notre Dame # Notre Dame, Ind. L, 89-79 (OT)
02/16/11 at Cincinnati # Cincinnati, Ohio L, 63-54
And the ND game was the infamous Driscoll T on Kyle.
you forgot the ~
because it did happen. Go to www.uoflsports.com and look it up.
I hope FW doesn't mind us calling him that. Because it makes me so happy for some reason.
I would pay good money to hear “Threee Fat Wayne…from Russ” at the Yum
Wayne looked like he has been playing all season
Not a bit rusty except there were some wide open three looks from wvu when he was in the game. I kept wondering if that was WB missing his assignment. Other than that, we should probably win the NC now, you think?
Stupid comment of the game
Doris (or whatever that idiot chick’s name is) saying Louisville was “finally healthy.” WTF? Marra, Buckles, SVT – not exactly the spitting image of healthy. What a moron. Awesome road steal and the confidence has to be through the roof heading into the showdown at YUM. WOOT!
Largely, yes.
As many have said in the thread, there are far worse commentators than Doris Burke. She usually knows what she’s talking about. And the team is largely healthy, compared to where we were. She repeatedly talked about the many injuries on our team, so it’s not like she doesn’t realize we still have players out.
by Dais on Feb 11, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yep, the J.R.'s brother comment was bad
but there’s a long list of college hoops commentators worse than Burke. I’d rather have her call all of U of L’s conference games than Jimmy Dykes call one.
by UL is my hot hot sex on Feb 11, 2012 4:57 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
The worst thing about him (and Chris Collinsworth) is the sound of his voice
by Cards & Tops 4 Life on Feb 12, 2012 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
This is pretty much as healthy as we are going to get.
Unless we get SVT back somehow, which was suppose to happen months ago. Still don’t know what kind of injury he has that has kept him out this long, all we know is that it is his knee
It was supposed to happen months ago?
When he went out, it was “indefinitely.” As far as I know, no timetable was ever given or even hinted at, until Pitino said he didn’t think it would be this season.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
About 2 weeks after it happened and Rick was asked about it
He said he had no idea when he would be back but was surprised he wasn’t back already.
his injury lingers
like Swop’s groin
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
She is an idiot
she also said JR Smith was Russ Smith’s brother?
by dirtybirds32 on Feb 11, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
No buckles record
Does anyone know what our record is without buckles? Addition by subtraction?
by BoroCard on Feb 12, 2012 3:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
To cop a phrase
Set fire to the Wayne. Go Cards.
by dasklein83 on Feb 11, 2012 4:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Well looks like i'm off my diet now..if FAT Wayne can do it - then so can I...
Fat is the new thin and i am looking pretty good. 25% body fat i’m ready coach. call me when you need me cause practice is over rated also.
It was hilarious during the National Anthem at the women's game
You could hear the fans in the bars of the Yum! cheering the men. I knew in that moment we were going to win. Yeah America!
didn't get to watch it but I dvr-ed it.
this whole having a job thing sucks. GO CARDS!!!
Anthony Davis is ugly.
by I miss T-Will on Feb 11, 2012 4:20 PM EST via Android app reply actions
me too
I’m quitting as soon as Blackshear begins to start,,..can’t wait to watch highlights,,can we get a Villen sneak peek?
by redbirdgang on Feb 11, 2012 4:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Weezy F. Blackshear
And the F is for Fat.
by Mike Rutherford on Feb 11, 2012 4:22 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Why isn’t this green?
Yes, that is Mike Marra.
by TheRealSlimShady on Feb 12, 2012 1:53 AM EST up reply actions
Well for one reason, you didn't rec it.
by Carolina Cardinal on Feb 12, 2012 8:22 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry. There must be a delay or something. It was not rec'd when I posted.
In fact, I rec’d it and it showed mine was the first one on my screen.
by Carolina Cardinal on Feb 12, 2012 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
SO HOW MANY COUCHES ARE BURNING IN MORGANTOWN?
To reference Emily Latella: “Never mind.”
Two games in a row with no blocks from Gorgs
Doesn’t someone need to write a Fan Post calling for his benching?
Yes, it's way overdue.
And while they’re at it, they need to rip Pitino for recruiting him. And practicing him too hard.
This win streak is a direct effect of the players only meeting
Coaching staff had nothing to do with it.~
Are you talking about Blockless Gorgui?
by Carolina Cardinal on Feb 11, 2012 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
Encouraging that UL won even without Gorgui blocking (or playing much)
Assuming FW performs like this and better, and Gorgui and Chane both get back to being beasts, we’re in the Final Four.
25 wins
Not out of the question if they can split with Cuse. They’re better than everyone else on the schedule, but Cuse twice is tough. We do own the Orange and Boeheim, though.
there is also tourny wins to
if we can grab a few wins in the big east tourny and the ncaa then we should have 25 no question
by louisvilles brother on Feb 11, 2012 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
I know Lunardi's bracketology is not 100% dead-on
But, he usually has it pretty damn close. I would love to see next week’s version with us out of the damn west bracket. Visiting Portland or Colorado is nice, but I’d rather have a somewhat short drive to the tournament this year.
Lundari is relatively inaccurate
There’s 25+ ‘bracketologists’ who are more accurate than Lunardi.
by UL is my hot hot sex on Feb 11, 2012 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
Haven't watched the replay yet and I'm no Xs & Os guy,
but there were a few times where it looked like they ran the “all out steal” press in the 2H, yes.
by UL is my hot hot sex on Feb 11, 2012 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
probably due to the foul situation
We had the Smith Brothers finish with three each and I don’t remember any late in the game. Siva ended up with four. And Gorgui was in foul trouble too (he was playing free safety so if the press is broken and they attack the rim he would be in real trouble). And Zack and Swop had a bunch of fouls too. So that means we were vulnerable at the 1,2, and 5 spots.
yes when we got behind pitino instituted an all out press. ie. Russ's go ahead layup
Also of note, UofL scored off of every West Virginia turnover.
I see what you did there.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
I asked this in the game thread but didnt get much of an answer
is there any possibility of wayne leaving after this year?
by LouisvilleSklardinalFAN02 on Feb 11, 2012 5:14 PM EST reply actions
I'd say if he does it means we probably played in the Final Four
by Mike Rutherford on Feb 11, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
I think I could live with that
by LouisvilleSklardinalFAN02 on Feb 11, 2012 5:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I dont see many GM's taking a chance on him just yet
Even if there was a final 4 run. With 2 shoulder injuries in such a short time period I feel Gm’s would be afraid of picking up a Greg Oden. At least if I were a GM thats what I would be thinking.
Now if he dominates next year I would says hes gone.
"Winning gets you where you want to go"
-CS5-
Judt great
Great to see FW playing so well in a hostle road game, absolutely crucial to march success. That cut he made for a layup made me think, " wouldn’t have done that, this guy is gonna be huge for us!"
On That second to last possession Chane playing with an insane amount of effort, wish it had been there all game, but great to see him step up against “the most physical big man in the big east”
Seeing the team win on the road in a game we didn’t play particularly well on defense shows how far we have come as a group. We made big plays when we needed them, the plays came from everywhere, FW ! Russ for a stretch, almost too much, but still huge; and chane on defense was big. The fact is we need siva to be on the floor making plays and not turning it over for us to play deep into the tourny
by jbwise on Feb 11, 2012 5:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
*Just great
Sb nation needs an edit feature sooo badly…
Love me some FW
by jbwise on Feb 11, 2012 5:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
There's something seriously wrong with the AP and Coaches rankings
How is florida in the top 10, with 5 losses, and getting blowed out by tennesssee who sucks ass?
How is Florida State at 15, with 7 losses? probably because they blowed out UNC. But, one game does not a top 15 team make.
Mississippi State doesn’t deserve to be ranked either.
That providence game is the reason we’re not in the top 20. It was a bad game. sure. but, should it make that much of a difference?
by johnnyjoejohnson on Feb 11, 2012 5:25 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, kinda weird how we can win 6 in a row and yet barely still be in the top 25.
by CardinalDude on Feb 11, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Good thing is
In basketball they don’t matter.
If that fat bastard can keep playing like that
Give the man a cheese burger!!!!!!
Fat Wayne Forever
"Winning gets you where you want to go"
-CS5-
cheeberger, cheeberger, pepsi, pepsi, chips, chips
Just in time for a visit to his home town Olympia restaurant.
Great day for basketball
Great comeback from our guys to get 6 straight and the Lady Cards kicked off the Syracuse countdown nicely, hitting a team record 18 3 pointers and winning 89-62. Hopefully our boys can do the same. GO CARDS
yes in deed
I worked the game and it was crazy, they couldn’t miss. Hope that magic carries over to Monday night
strange
Becky Burke who had two straight donuts hit for 29. Anything less consistant would resemble my golf game.
Fat Wayne deserves some cake.
We driving from Columbus to Louisville listening to the game – don’t remember driving after halfway through the second half, I was that into the WVU broadcast of the game. It was interesting to hear the announcers get sadder, and sadder and sadder, ending with “… and with that, the game is over.” and then cut to silence with the crowd moaning in the background.
It was also interesting to hear their commentary once Kyle hit the freethrows – sounded like they were on the verge of tears.
I couldn't listen to those guys
I was also on the road during the second half. With West Virginia up 11, I turned off the XM channel carrying the WVU broadcast and started listening to Paul Rogers via the CardsMobile app. It was the difference between sitting in the WVU cheering section to the Louisville section.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
Grammar FAIL
I am so embarrassed.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
cardsmobile app?!
I don’t know of there’s an app for everything, but after this news I know there’s an app for everything I care about.
by Justin Gingey Smith on Feb 12, 2012 11:21 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
They just need a slice of cake and his head.
So Cardboard Fat Wayne can eat the cake as the game goes along.
Cardboard Ice Cream would also work.
by Kegs N' Eggs on Feb 11, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
“Louisville doesn’t have the record. They don’t have the standings or the merit that West Virginia has. You know what, Louisville? Go back and toughen up a little bit. Get better. And maybe you’ll be part of the Big 12 later on.” – WV Senator Joe Manchin
Amazing
that a U.S. Senator would behave like such a clod. I’m certainly no fan of Mitch McConnell, but he never spoke disparagingly of West Virginia. God knows there’s plenty to disparage.
and Luke Hancock scored!
Everyone is getting involved. Lol go Cards!!
http://i.pgu.me/l3tcCGqv_original.jpg
by CardicusPrime on Feb 11, 2012 5:55 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
he's going to be unstoppable next year
once he’s actually allowed out onto the court
Now we have to vacate the win.
Thanks, ESPN.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
How about Behanimal's hat with the classic dunking Card? First Siva, now him. I love that these guys are taking it back.
I don’t have nearly as much criticism for Pitino as many do, but one of my few criticisms is what he (or possibly Jurich) did to our logo during the rebranding. I have never been a fan of the logo that sits on our center court or the font that is used. It has always appeared as cheap attempt to be something that we are not (and certainly something that is not collegiate). I know this is purely subjective, but please tell me that the classic dunking Card at center court would not be better than the current logo.
Thoughts?
(I have to apologize for obnoxiously posting beyond the unspoken daily quota, so this will be it for the day. Enjoy the glorious day and go Vandy!)
by WindyCityCard on Feb 11, 2012 5:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
couldn't agree more
need a dunking cardinal the size of the kansas jayhawk. would be beautiful
Dunking Cardinal is the best thing the school has.
The entire floor should be covered in an oversized Dunking Cardinal – it would be a big statement but not a strange one like the blue turf at Boise St.
by Kegs N' Eggs on Feb 11, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
We’re going to see a lot more of the retro look with the dunking Cardinal (with teeth) — and rightfully so. I’m predicting a new uniform font, too, because the italics-like “Louisville” just doesn’t have legs for the long-term.
Pure Speculation
Just saying that a “fresh” font like UofL’s (eg, Carolina Panthers) doesn’t have a long lifespan IMO.
The comparison speaks for itself ... bring back the dunking Cardinal.
by centre_card on Feb 11, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I love the dunking Cardinal
but isn’t he wearing Converse?
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
I think he is, I wonder if that's part of the reason we lost it
Didn’t we get the new re-brand when we switched to Adidas? Either way, that should be an easy fix for a graphic artist.
its starting
to come back slowly. I saw some of the dunking cardinal at cardboard heroes
"You are not your job, you're not how much money you have in the bank. You are not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You are not your fucking khakis. You are all singing, all dancing crap of the world."
by rockchickpeg on Feb 11, 2012 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
I Love the old Dunking Card.
Needed Updates:
1. Updated Card Head
2. L Font
3. Addidas Shoes
4. Orange basketball
5. Other color updates
Someone with graphic expierience needs to get this done
by BetaCard466 on Feb 12, 2012 1:51 AM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
Don't know much about digital editing, so gave it a go by hand.
Just as birds have no use for pants (or undies), he has no use for shoes. The shoes were only good for Converse not for the bird. I tried to maintain the spirit of the old card while adding the fierceness of the new card.
Also, for those of you who are better with digital editing, feel free to revise this. or clean it up. I’d love to see other ideas for a future rebranding that is a bit more connected to our past than the current logo.
by uofl is my rosebud on Feb 12, 2012 4:49 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
I like what you're doing there, but prefer the block "L". And, I assume that it was just a time-saving matter that the ball is going into what looks like a butterfly net?
Loving the shoeless bird, classic.
by Unseld2Beard on Feb 12, 2012 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
I also prefer the block "L" to the script "L" on the jersey
But I like what uofl is my rosebud has done here. I especially like the idea of the shoeless bird.
by centre_card on Feb 12, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Definitely digging the shoeless look.
It is the more socially acceptable younger cousin of pantsless.
by twistedenglish77 on Feb 12, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
I like the 80's!!!
It worked then…let’s bring’em back!
throwback jerseys
We absolutely need a throwback uni game
by jbwise on Feb 11, 2012 6:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
(ot): Swop Question!
(Okay, goes without saying…Great Win today! Wayne is a game-changer, a super talent. Another super plus about Blackshear is he was a winner in high school, winning a championship in Chicago as a junior, taking his team back there as a senior…he knows how to play the game all around, rebound, pass, score and make his team better. Can’t wait until Monday night!)
Question…figured here is a good as place to ask as any…Swopshire…
any chance he plays next season for U of L (even as a walk-on?). I’m pretty sure there aren’t any scholarships available next season for Swop, but he would have another year of NCAA eligibility, correct? The above picture just got me to wondering if we’ll be celebrating Swopshire on Senior Day this season? (I assume, yes).
But with Buckles out next season, would that give any incentive to have Swopshire return as a back-up to Chane again at the PF position? Just wondering.
by FrankensteinsJacket on Feb 11, 2012 6:59 PM EST reply actions
Swop has another year of eligibility
but Pitino has ben saying since last year that he wouldn’t redshirt him, and Swop hasn’t done much to play his way back into a 2012-13 scholarship to date. I hope he graduates on time, so he can go to grad school somewhere else and play another year. I’ve always liked him, but I don’t see Rick spending a scholarship on him.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
*BEEN saying
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
"Beuller?"
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
Who is this "Ben" who serves as puppetmaster to CRP?
With all the injuries we have each year, keeping healthy Swop has merit.
by Unseld2Beard on Feb 12, 2012 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
Wonder if we end up seeing Rak next Feb like WB
I always thought the 18 months prognosis was a bit extreme … we’ll see.
I don't.
Considering he wasn’t fully back from his first ACL tear. Coming back from two like this will take a lot of time.
by CardinalDude on Feb 11, 2012 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Smiles
Wins. Smiles. Healthy players. I love to see these things.
OT: Ohio State going down in flames
at home, no less.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
Wow. What a shame.
Never heard a more beautiful rendition of the national anthem.
by RodneyScooter on Feb 11, 2012 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
ESPN shows Kentucky players dancing in the locker room pre-game
Smug little bastards. I hope my “other alma mater” kicks their asses tonight.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
Just peeked in on the KSR live blog
And they are all laughing about our win today. Someone even said we shouldn’t be too stoked if we beat an overrated ’Cuse team
Only site on the internet with more dicks than Pornhub.
by Squidbones on Feb 11, 2012 9:53 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
so then I guess
everyone is overrated except them. Most arrogant fan base on the planet. Ugh.
by FrankensteinsJacket on Feb 12, 2012 5:35 AM EST up reply actions
They show that before every uk game on espn now
So obnoxious. I so hope they get their comeuppance in the tourney. The earlier, the better. But unfortunately, this year, they are probably too good.
by cardsinindy2010 on Feb 11, 2012 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn't crown them yet.
They still haven’t played a ranked team outside of Co’Rupp’t Arena. Vandy is good, but they were unranked and have had really bad losses to Cleveland St and Indiana St. When they play a UNC, Duke, or Syracuse (even Mizzu, Georgetown, or a hot UL) in the tourney, they are in for a big surprise. Any team that plays solid zone and and is shooting well has a decent shot. They are the favorites (and that really sucks), but any of the above teams can beat them on a neutral floor. I just hope they don’t win it all, because I won’t be able to handle the freaking fans – I can even take a runner-up finish for UK, but an 8th title will be awful for UL fans.
Oh, I'm not crowning them - I meant that they are probably too good to lose early in the tourney.
But they are certainly beatable. An athletic team with an aggressive match-up zone (us, Syracuse) could give them fits.
That said, they will probably be the overall #1 heading into the tournament, and that is just fine with me. I expect Syracuse to lose 2-3 more games in the Big East (this ain’t the SEC), and I expect UK to win out. That means they won’t get to enjoy the no-pressure feeling that came with their seed last year, and the first close game they play will be very interesting.
by cardsinindy2010 on Feb 12, 2012 8:50 AM EST up reply actions
Dicker Phelps says the Natl. Champnshp is theirs to lose.
I say the first round is also theirs to lose.
by Unseld2Beard on Feb 12, 2012 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
Completely agree
I wonder how their freshmen will react to a close situation on a neutral court in the NCAA tournament.
I do have to say that Anthony Davis seems like a real nice, stand-up guy. Although everyone else on their team seems very unlikeable: Terrence Jones is a punk, MKG dances before games like an arrogant idiot (Calipari says it’s swagger, but it’s cockiness), Doron Lamb does those stupid 3 goggles, Teague chose UK over UL even though his dad and uncle played for CRP, and Calipari is Calipari. Not many guys I’ve respected at UK, but Anthony Davis is up there with Patrick Patterson.
Darius Miller.
Good player, not a bit arrogant (in fact, maybe too self-effacing, like Kyle), Kentucky kid, NOT a Calipari recruit.
Showing my age
My favorite Kentucky WIldcat is Dan issel.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
Mine is Louie Dampier.
Age is a state of mind. :)
I almost named both of them.
I was a big Colonels an in the ABA days. Used to sit in the end zone and heckle the opposing players when they shot free throws.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
*fan
Proofread, Rick.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
I saw the Colonels play once.
We lived way out of town, so it was a big deal when my Dad took me. It was the only time I saw Louie Dampier in person (well, except for a few years ago when he was autographing books at Hawley-Cooke). He didn’t disappoint. God, if they’d had the three point shot then, his record would have stood forever. He’s still one of the top scorers in UK history.
Speaking of the UK game.
What is the deal with them interviewing the coaches during TO’s? I have seen it in two UK games so far. Shouldn’t the coaches be coaching their teams during TO’s instead of pimping their team to a national audience.
Also UK can keep its top ranking, I couldn’t deal with having to listen to Dick Vitale at nearly every game.
I just know
that every Cards win that day I have drank a Yuengling. So therefore I am drinking Yuengling before I head to the Yum..
"You are not your job, you're not how much money you have in the bank. You are not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You are not your fucking khakis. You are all singing, all dancing crap of the world."
by rockchickpeg on Feb 11, 2012 9:18 PM EST via Android app reply actions
pretty much
every state that surrounds ky has it. so i bring it back with me when I go home to visit since its 30min from the WVa border lol
"You are not your job, you're not how much money you have in the bank. You are not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You are not your fucking khakis. You are all singing, all dancing crap of the world."
by rockchickpeg on Feb 12, 2012 12:00 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
best line EVER...
You sandbaggin’ S.O.B., get over here and give me a hug.
chillin villian
by JimmyClifford on Feb 11, 2012 9:19 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
For anyone who gavce up on UK-Vandy at the half
The Commodores have closed it to within 3 with 14 minutes left.
OK, it’s 5 now. But close still.
"I am willing to donate to the charity that is working on the prevention of whatever the hell Dick Vitale has." - noobmaster
Vitale makes me want to throw up
Really wish he would retire.
by cardsinindy2010 on Feb 11, 2012 10:52 PM EST reply actions
The SEC is so weak.
Kentucky wins out.
by cardsinindy2010 on Feb 11, 2012 10:58 PM EST reply actions
This Kentucky team will go into the postseason as an overwhelming favorite to win it all.
But with that status will come enormous pressure.
by cardsinindy2010 on Feb 11, 2012 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
I Would Love a Rematch
with UK versus our team now and the way these Cards are improving, a rematch with a healthy Siva, a rematch with Blackshear and a rematch not in Rupp Arena. I’ll give props to Kentucky, it is the best team in the land right now. The Cats will likely go 16-0 in the SEC (quite a feat), but I doubt they would be able to run the table in the Big East. It is what it is.
I think deep down though, if you ask many UK fans, we’d probably be the last team they’d want to play, given the nature of the rivalry, Rick’s record versus Calipari in the postseason (undefeated), the return of Wayne and the way we’re playing. Not many UK fans would admit that, but if they had to pick one team come March that might scare them, we’d be right there with North Carolina, Syracuse. They know it. I know it.
Bring on the Orange. Let’s do this Monday. Eight in a row versus the Cuse, bitches.
by FrankensteinsJacket on Feb 12, 2012 3:44 AM EST up reply actions
Don't know if this has already been said but,
west virginia, we swept Basketball and Football in your home stadiums.
Now, sign your $20 million check! buy a new couch! and GET OUT OF OUR CONFERENCE!!!
ps see you in a few years!
Btw
Yuengling is the shit!!! You cant get it in Ky as of yet. Budweiser is supposed to be building a brewery in memphis to support demand. However they keep stalling, you can find it in surrounding states to Ky. I get mine in Tn!!
by Jmfaith on Feb 11, 2012 11:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My favorite beer
But it is not part of Bud ..it is the oldest Brewer in the us
by prestonville on Feb 12, 2012 8:44 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
You guys need to read Ambitious Brew
It’s the history of brewing in the US. Absolutely fascinating because it includes history, sociology, prohibition, anti-German WWII sentiment, etc. And it almost reads like a novel.
Thanks.....
Hopefully it is available one ebook format …?
by prestonville on Feb 12, 2012 10:19 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Yeungling is privately owned.
It is not owned by Anhauser-Busch the evil beer empire. Please continue supporting independent brewers, though. Also, way the documentary “Beer Wars” on Netflix. It’s cool, if not a little melodramatic at times.
by charliestrongmancrush.com on Feb 12, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
Whiteout Monday
So with the whiteout on Monday at yum! Can we get a fat Albert fat head with giant chocolate cake between giant chane and fat al
by jbwise on Feb 12, 2012 12:23 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Theory
The reason Blackshear made such a good outlet pass in the game was because he’s always looking for the freshest carton of milk. He’s used to looking upfield.
Pitino Has Now Won At Least 20
times for the 10th consecutive season at U of L. May not sound like a big-deal, but there are a lot of coaches (and some big-name or top-shelf coaches) out there who can’t say the same thing. (Of note, the only season Rick didn’t reach 20 was his first, without his recruits, when he won 19). Kudos, CRP. Kudos.
Go Cards
by FrankensteinsJacket on Feb 12, 2012 1:26 AM EST reply actions 6 recs
He didn't one 20 games one year?!
F@$king fire him – we need someone better.
by Leeroy Jenkins on Feb 12, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
"WIN 20 games one year" I mean
Sorry, my disgust and anger got the better of me.
Hopefully Jamie Dixon will be available at the end of the season.
by Leeroy Jenkins on Feb 12, 2012 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
Blackshear is the next Jerry Smith.
Towel-waving wise
Yes, that is Mike Marra.
by TheRealSlimShady on Feb 12, 2012 2:10 AM EST reply actions
Gotta love this:
You’ve gotta love when WVU’s headline after LOSING to UofL is “Frustrating; maddening” — HA!!!!
UH OH
THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE PAYBACK
PITT – DONE
NOVA – SEE YA
GTOWN – WE OWN GTOWN
UCONN – U CANT
ONLY ONE REMAINS – LUVULLE
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HERE WE COME!!!!! WATCH OUT BABY BIRDS!!!!!
I like your thoughts, but we lost to Georgetown.
by Carolina Cardinal on Feb 12, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
You have a lot to pay us back for
Birds eat oranges.
Way to go, Cuse!
Keepin hope alive, and all that. Touching.
LOL
you guys haven’t beat us in like 14 years. remember this guy? yeah, you’re gonna be tasting his pain AGAIN
by wscii on Feb 12, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Such a sweet baby face.
He’s grown up a lot since this picture.
EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PICTURE MAKES ME DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
PEYPEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY (Rock- TEARS)
by GOCARDSATTITUDE on Feb 12, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
I hate to break it to you
But Rick is wearing the white suit, which means you cant win. sorry
by LouisvilleSklardinalFAN02 on Feb 12, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe I'm blind or impatient and just skipped over it, but I can't believe nobody has used...
Wayne’sWorld
More...please? May I have more...
…Mike Rutherford analysis of teh WVU game? Only a little, I ask for. A mere smidgen. Like a complete wrap up with in-depth details of each players moral compass and potential to complete the season uninjured. Not much, just a morsel.
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