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Don't mind me just scratching my head...must be close to game time lol! #Cards #CardNation #Louisville… http://t.co/8R1uVMXxK6
— Larry O'Bannon (@LarryOBannon) March 22, 2014
I'm nervous that I'm not more nervous. Also, can we use this hashchant? #WereGonnaBeatTheHellOuttaSLU #SLU pause #SLUSLUSLU. Real catchy.
— Cardinal Laws (@CardinalLaws) March 22, 2014
How to find Kentucky on a map. Merica. pic.twitter.com/Rj2IiHRE62
— Cloyd Rivers (@CloydRivers) March 22, 2014
A little under two hours to game time and the Ladybirds are at the Amway Center ready to cheer on the Cards. pic.twitter.com/0G6Acyu3Og
— Louisville Cardinal (@TheCardSports) March 22, 2014
Listening to Charles Barkley talk is like one step away from listening to Gary Busey. #NCAAMarchMadness2014
— hsreplays (@HSreplays) March 22, 2014
@Luhlnessities definitely, you'll see me at U of L in a few years
— Larry O'Bannon (@LarryOBannon) March 22, 2014
I googled an image of "billiken" and here's the result. Don't know what to say Uh #gocards? pic.twitter.com/f7AEWyCitn
— LouisvilleMadness (@ILiveThePopLife) March 22, 2014
Unreasonably nervous right now. Need to get it together.
— Cards78 (@Cards_78) March 22, 2014
Is it bad that I chose not to buy Bud Light today for the game because it is brewed in St. Louis? #Cards #Superstitious #MarchMadness
— Mark Allen Galvin (@GalvinDistrict) March 22, 2014
Round 2. pic.twitter.com/M7COrULe8d
— Russ Swish (@UofLMemes) March 22, 2014
how many bitcoins is a Billiken? 100?
— Rise&Firehothot (@ULhothot) March 22, 2014
Getting a little nervous... #KEEPYALCOMPOSER
— Rob (@Chuggernaut6) March 22, 2014
The next time I see a dude not wash his hands in the bathroom I'm going to blame "The AAU culture" for his selfishness.
— Jeff (BPredict) (@BPredict) March 22, 2014
@Cards_78 I've been there
— gocardsattitude (@gocardsattitude) March 22, 2014
I really think this could be Terrence Jennings breakout game
— Trevor Joelson (@MountTrevorest) March 22, 2014
Luke Hancock already working the officials. pic.twitter.com/9QH0l93fgi
— Jody Demling (@jdemling) March 22, 2014
Louie and the Ladybirds. #L1C4 https://t.co/v8MyV0v3Rz
— The Voice-Tribune (@TheVoiceTribune) March 22, 2014
Lady Birds going with the all black outfit today. pic.twitter.com/R9kyDMP2sV
— Jody Demling (@jdemling) March 22, 2014
Lol why Jody Demling take a pic of the ladybirds like that
— Blayne Sr. (@B_Donnell45) March 22, 2014
ARE WE THERE YET
— MP (@mxp502) March 22, 2014
Go Cards!!! #MarchMadness #UofL #CardsNation pic.twitter.com/rUYTq2HtKz
— Deion Branch #84 (@deionbranch84) March 22, 2014
Don't call my cell phone or my home phone between now and the end of the game #focused #iwontanswer #L1C4
— Jspa (@jspalding79) March 22, 2014
Let's get this win! #ville
— Shaqquan (@Q_NASTY21) March 22, 2014
Old Conference USA foes underway ... #BeatStLouis
— Larry O'Bannon (@LarryOBannon) March 22, 2014
Hancock was so open, he had time to order a pizza before draining that three.
— Jerry Palm (@jppalmCBS) March 22, 2014
Luke being elbowed in the face is a personal foul on him. Alright.
— Andy Sweeney (@TheOnlySweeney) March 22, 2014
Defend with your face kids. Always defend with your face
— Michael Rogner (@TN_Hoops) March 22, 2014
Rob Loe liter-ally...elbowed Luke in the face.
— doctorofdunk (@doctorofdunk) March 22, 2014
Now you messed up.
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) March 22, 2014
Haterzzz...come out and play
— Trevor Joelson (@MountTrevorest) March 22, 2014
Finally, someone hit Luke in the face. Here we go.
— Loverofthegame (@loverofthegame_) March 22, 2014
The old elbow to the face trick on Hancock by Rob Loe pic.twitter.com/04ukj3SEne
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) March 22, 2014
Mangok Mathiang leads the nation in unsuccessful block attempts.
— Adam Lefkoe (@AdamLefkoe) March 22, 2014
Go on Let LUKE get Hot!
— Trenton Guy (@TrentGuy3284) March 22, 2014
Luke Hancock is everything CBS wanted Aaron Craft to be
— Trevor Joelson (@MountTrevorest) March 22, 2014
LOOK AT THE CAMERA, LUKE'S MOM. wasting her tournament star turn
— Scott King (@cardscott5) March 22, 2014
YOU CANNOT HAVE-A THE MANGOK
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger_sherman) March 22, 2014
** Rewinds to look at Luke's mom's jersey
— Cards78 (@Cards_78) March 22, 2014
Hey, @ncaa, EVERYBODY hates the elbow rule: pic.twitter.com/W0dDTkVf9k
— David Hess (@AudacityOfHoops) March 22, 2014
Louisville seems happy to play an opponent that doesn't know its every move before it moves.
— Jerry Palm (@jppalmCBS) March 22, 2014
From Gorgui to Harrell, Harrell to Mango. It's the ciiiiiiiiircle, the circle of liiiiiiiiiiife. #wipestear
— Cardinal Laws (@CardinalLaws) March 22, 2014
Luke's mom surprising him before the game http://t.co/AMj5oHvUZQ
— Elle Raiser (@ElleRaiser) March 22, 2014
Jerry Rice is Russ Smith's dad
— N.D. Kendrick (@NDkendrick) March 22, 2014
Can we hear what Russ Smith's dad thinks of Luke Hancock's hops?
— Michael Rogner (@TN_Hoops) March 22, 2014
Russ Smith Sr. Wired. The new CBS drama coming Fall 2014.
— @BarkingCarnival (@BarkingCarnival) March 22, 2014
I don’t want to alarm St. Louis fans, but, I don’t think four points is gonna be enough.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) March 22, 2014
Cant touch st Louis hair game though
— Leigh Beaty (@leighb_b) March 22, 2014
Dude? pic.twitter.com/Sis5wcOUCt
— marnie (@Marnieks) March 22, 2014
a lot of people don't realize that some of these st louis players just started playing basketball like last tuesday
— Evan Hilbert (@evanhilbert) March 22, 2014
Louisville up 14-6. Shawn Watson will run the ball on first and second down from here on out.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) March 22, 2014
This might be the highlight of the season: http://t.co/Cr5ghgSMrv
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) March 22, 2014
saint louis right now ---> https://t.co/sJBWFfUSe0
— martin rickman (@martinrickman) March 22, 2014
Mikey you was dead tired after the game lol RT @TheNatural_05: @PeypeySiva3 yall press wasnt all that fam lol...
— Peyton Siva Jr (@PeypeySiva3) March 22, 2014
figured louisville's offense would take time to adjust without teddy b but this is ridiculous
— martin rickman (@martinrickman) March 22, 2014
I take back everything I said about Kansas State's offense.
— Nick Coffey (@TheCardConnect) March 22, 2014
Louisville-St. Louis is what happens when two teams are in the Top 10 in defensive efficiency, folks. Settle down.
— David Harten (@David_Harten) March 22, 2014
@leighb_b "here's some lakes and concrete and an interstate."
— doctorofdunk (@doctorofdunk) March 22, 2014
AND I WONDER STILL I WONDER WHOOOOOOOOO’LL STOP THE WAYNE
— Ryanl (@hammel11) March 22, 2014
Finally, I see a set run by Louisville. Princeton-esque with a swing pass, passer gets backdoor screen.
— BBALLBREAKDOWN (@bballSource) March 22, 2014
So good. RT @reddit_cbb Created by @dylanphotog RT (Me) This radial NCAA Tourney chart is incredible (Via Reddit) pic.twitter.com/ma0zrnffTe
— Troy Machir (@TroyMachir) March 22, 2014
Proof positive RT @Landgrant33: RT @peterberkes: You can’t prove that Jim Delany isn’t the Billiken pic.twitter.com/jBMSSZKcRC
— Peter Berkes (@peterberkes) March 22, 2014
@supermariob55 @PimpinOnTuesday yeahhh vato!! Tune in and show the defending champs some respect. Longhorns don't want it
— Nate Nord (@Nordo85) March 22, 2014
Remember, Russ Smith told me yesterday his body feels like it "is in shambles." Just not playing his typical game. But giving it his all.
— Jody Demling (@jdemling) March 22, 2014
I nominate myself to cuddle Russ back to health #notcreepy
— Leigh Beaty (@leighb_b) March 22, 2014
With that long pass for an Evans layup, SLU apparently has decided to abandon the ground game.
— Bernie Miklasz (@miklasz) March 22, 2014
...did CBS just completely miss a SLU possession?
— J. Wheatley-Schaller (@vegaswatch) March 22, 2014
Pitino talking to Harrell as 30-second timeout called. #L1C4 pic.twitter.com/YON88Zxrsu
— Nick Stover (@ULFlyingCard) March 22, 2014
I know word for word what coach just said to Trez been there to many times lol
— Peyton Siva Jr (@PeypeySiva3) March 22, 2014
Well, that was a half of basketball.
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) March 22, 2014
Let us never speak of this half again.
— Peter Berkes (@peterberkes) March 22, 2014
Glad this game isn't on national tv.
— Chris Current (@cizCurrent) March 22, 2014
This is like watching a snake eat a particularly pathetic puppy for two hours.
— We Take The Stairs (@NoEscalators) March 22, 2014
Ladybirds dancing to "Function" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> that first half.
— Andy Hutchins (@AndyHutchins) March 22, 2014
This sideline reporter brings out Rick's flair
— Trevor Joelson (@MountTrevorest) March 22, 2014
GIF: OK, I'll root for Louisville (cc @WorldofIsaac) http://t.co/TZnmLqYosu
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) March 22, 2014

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People in Europe didn't believe me when I told them Louisville fans are the best in the world.
— Alhaji mohammed (@AlhajiMohammed) March 22, 2014
The Billiken winces in horror. RT @ESPNCBB SLU's 1st half shot chart. Well..... (via @ESPNStatsInfo) #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/EaE8FoSbs8
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) March 22, 2014
"Coach, horrible first half offensively. Discuss."
— doctorofdunk (@doctorofdunk) March 22, 2014
Luke Hancock's older brother, John, was one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence.
— Paul Myerberg (@PaulMyerberg) March 22, 2014
MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY OF A REF NOT BUYING LUKE HANCOCK'S MALARKEY
— Andy Hutchins (@AndyHutchins) March 22, 2014
If you get a chot clock violation in college basketball you should have to play the next possession short a man
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) March 22, 2014
Yellow card on soccer-hair bro.
— doctorofdunk (@doctorofdunk) March 22, 2014
I’m pretty sure that Louisville has more athleticism on this year’s team than the composite athleticism of BYU teams from the last decade.
— Zach Bloxham (@zbloxham) March 22, 2014
How this game makes me feel. pic.twitter.com/MitrJ26M1L
— Ryanl (@hammel11) March 22, 2014
Offense in this game. http://t.co/L5AUpQpbju
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) March 22, 2014
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— Matt Zemek (@MattZemek) March 22, 2014
Luke Hancock lane violations FOR THE HATERZZZZZ (cc: @ULhothot)
— Fake Gimel (@fakegimel) March 22, 2014
Take over #russ #GoUofL #team502
— Michael Bush (@michaelbush29) March 22, 2014
Take over then Russ, nobody will object to that!! #Cards
— Tony Williams (@twiams) March 22, 2014
— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) March 22, 2014
— Andy Hutchins (@AndyHutchins) March 22, 2014
DON'T YOU DARE SAY "BOOM"
— Loverofthegame (@loverofthegame_) March 22, 2014
Boom loading
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— Drew (@MasterDroo) March 22, 2014
Jordair Jett's "undecided major" as a senior can only mean one thing: law school for him.
— Hulk Nuts (@gothlaw) March 22, 2014
lol pic.twitter.com/vpiVSEAsyH
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) March 22, 2014
The pick Rob Loe set on Russ Smith in the backcourt is what the Kiwis call "Taking back the America's Cup."
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) March 22, 2014
Louisville and St. Louis both ranked behind Klonopin in KenPom's ratings
— Bobby Big Wheel (@BobbyBigWheel) March 22, 2014
I’m sure somebody’s done this, but, well, I don’t care. Eggplant-Shaped Dreads Man must fly: pic.twitter.com/o6R2Ts5N2U
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger_sherman) March 22, 2014
Trying to come back on Louisville is Sisyphusian. You grind back over a half hour to tie up the game, and then suddenly you're down 9 again.
— Jeff (BPredict) (@BPredict) March 22, 2014
Alright #KeepYalComposer
— anitazavrrr (@anitazavrrr) March 22, 2014
When I run CBS we're gonna have the dirtiest booty bass music going to commercials. "Timeout on the floor!" "COME ON BABY KICK THEM DAISIES"
— sir broosk (@celebrityhottub) March 22, 2014
Yea for all of y'all that thought LOUISVILLE was going down. NOPE NOPE NOPE
— Harry Douglas (@HDouglas83) March 22, 2014
Survive & Advance
— Calvin Pryor (@CP3_850) March 22, 2014
Russ Smith making plays in all aspects of the game. Defense, scoring, setting up teammates. Not perfect passes, but the right passes.
— Kristofer Habbas (@NBADraftInsider) March 22, 2014
Who do I talk to about getting a ride at Disney World named after SVT?
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) March 22, 2014
I guess we're playing football now??
— Scott Radcliff (@Scottyrad89) March 22, 2014
That looked like a running back getting blown up in the hole by a linebacker. Fumbled and everything.
— Keith Wynne (@go_cards_guy) March 22, 2014
Chris Jones just got pancake blocked. What the hell?
— David Scull (@BiggestBiscuit) March 22, 2014
Rick Pitino: "If that's not a foul, then I quit coaching."
— Jody Demling (@jdemling) March 22, 2014
He established his hip into Russ' shoulder.
— Loverofthegame (@loverofthegame_) March 22, 2014
St. Louis is just going to throw a punch and the announcer will say, "wow, are they competitors or what?"
— Loverofthegame (@loverofthegame_) March 22, 2014
Boooooommm!!
— Peyton Siva Jr (@PeypeySiva3) March 22, 2014
That foul that wasn't called would've drawn a flag for "targeting" in the NFL.
— Cha Cha Joe Cuervo (@UofLjoe) March 22, 2014
Im surprised the ref hasnt turned to the SLU coach so that somebody can hit Russ with a steel chair while they arent looking
— Tito James III (@Tim_Bryant81) March 22, 2014
Louisville - St Louis in one Vine https://t.co/97FDcjHObI
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) March 22, 2014
Haven't you ruined sex enough already without this "Afternoon Delight" commercial, Taco Bell?
— sir broosk (@celebrityhottub) March 22, 2014
If u don't have 5 or 6 gears, u can't play in the same court wit us
— G Smooth™ Durant (@KingGeorge_34) March 22, 2014
For the second time in his career Rick Pitino reaches three straight Sweet 16s (’95-97 at UK).
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) March 22, 2014
SWEEEEEEEETTTTT
— MP (@mxp502) March 22, 2014
Survived and Advanced! Go Cards!!
— Arthur Carmody (@ArtCarmody) March 22, 2014
Fan just yelled 'Luke, get her number.' pic.twitter.com/0siETYa5VT
— Jody Demling (@jdemling) March 22, 2014
My Old Kentucky Home by the Louisville Pep Band. #L1C4 #Kentucky https://t.co/tWGDTmljWr
— The Voice-Tribune (@TheVoiceTribune) March 22, 2014
Watching Rob Loe not get his W today was literally sad for the family tree. #WeepingWillow #MarchMadness
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) March 22, 2014
Damn skippy... RT @AdamHimmelsbach: Russ: "Sweet 16 is nice, but we don't celebrate Sweet 16s in this program."
— Rob Jones (@RobJones502) March 22, 2014