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Why Carlik is warming up but not playing:
— Shannon Russell (@slrussell) December 19, 2020
U of L's medical advisory group has guidelines for a graduated return to play process that must be completed before a student-athlete can participate in a game. Carlik has not completed enough of that process to be able to play today.
Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln. https://t.co/iMb8dqFZSp
— Mark Ennis (@MarkEnnis) December 19, 2020
It's that time.
— Louisville Basketball (@LouisvilleMBB) December 19, 2020
: ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/CWiceQ7Jej
I don’t like our chances if Wisconsin continues to shoot 100% from 3
— Rachel (@snicklefritz35) December 19, 2020
Maybe one of these shots from Louisville will knock one of these Wisconsin baskets down.
— Mark Blankenbaker (@UofLSheriff50) December 19, 2020
Well if you tuned in for Wisconsin-Louisville, it might be time to switch games and watch Gonzaga-Iowa because that game is over.
— Jonathon Warriner (@Bracketologist3) December 19, 2020
It’s 19-4 Wisconsin, thoughts and prayers to Louisville bettors that simply got hosed because teams aren’t reporting roster changes.
— Collin Sherwin (@CollinSherwin) December 19, 2020
Personally, I still believe Louisville will score again.
— Mark Ennis (@MarkEnnis) December 19, 2020
Grab an umbrella. ☔️
— Heat Check CBB (@HeatCheckCBB) December 19, 2020
Wisconsin off to a strong shooting start against Louisville.pic.twitter.com/v9jcfESAco
In contrast, the Louisville offense without Carlik Jones suggests that Jones is an underrated ACC Player of the Year candidate.
— Jeff (BPredict) (@BPredict) December 19, 2020
Not feeling so COCKY you’re gonna lose to us now are you CAT fans!? pic.twitter.com/HRQWGnLmF3
— Jason Riley (@JasonRileyWDRB) December 19, 2020
I’m pretty disengaged from sports this year but if we beat Louisville this year that will be the hardest I have laughed since March.
— Dawn (@502eire) December 19, 2020
My son is downstairs watching the game and I’m up. He said he’ll come up and watch with me as soon as we score. Needless to say I’ve been watching by myself for a while.
— kristiej (@kristiejo2323) December 19, 2020
— John (@CardinaIStrong) December 19, 2020
Rough start for Louisville's offense, first 6 points all off Jae'Lyn Withers PnR dives/layups. But not much else. David Johnson struggling vs. Wisconsin loading up on screen-roll coverages. Cards can't threaten from deep.
— Brian Geisinger (@bgeis_bird) December 19, 2020
Always a good indication when Paul Rogers sounds genuinely surprised when Louisville scores.
— Biscuit Extra Buttra (@BiggestBiscuit) December 19, 2020
Getting thrashed by the Southeast Christian open gym All-Stars
— State of Louisville (@thestateoflou) December 19, 2020
Louisville has payed seven players, which is essentially what it has. The only available scholarship player that hasn't checked in is freshman Gabe Wiznitzer.
— Shannon Russell (@slrussell) December 19, 2020
Wisconsin’s roster always look like the bad guys in a Disney film about HS hoops during Jim Crow.
— TBG (@ThatBoysGood) December 19, 2020
Shouldn’t read too much into this performance other than that Louisville is terrible and will never win at anything ever again.
— loverofthegame (@loverofthegame_) December 19, 2020
When you can’t make a veteran team uncomfortable.... shooting drills
— Luke Hancock (@lukeskywalka11) December 19, 2020
Wisconsin coach is confused and asking the refs why Quinn Slazenski isn’t on his roster.
— TBG (@ThatBoysGood) December 19, 2020
Jay Bilas advocating for flops you absolutely hate so see it
— Malik Williams Stan (@fakechandler_) December 19, 2020
If Igiehon can’t get minutes today...
— Chris Hatfield (@ChrisDHatfield) December 19, 2020
Louisville trails Wisconsin 44-18 at halftime. Rusty off a COVID layoff, without Carlik Jones, and with white hot 10/17 three-point shooting for Wisconsin... just not a fair fight today.
— Jeff (BPredict) (@BPredict) December 19, 2020
Here is @jeffgreer making his case: We need a Kentuckiana regional tournament. The big boys and the little guys squaring off. Get it done @UKCoachCalipari @CoachChrisMack!!!
— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) December 19, 2020
FLOYD STREET'S FINEST!!@Spotify https://t.co/wuc7OxCnaH@ApplePodcasts https://t.co/P4ZertNKvM pic.twitter.com/3jrU9z3QGl
Louisville’s 26-point deficit is its largest halftime deficit in program history. The previous record was 23 points when Louisville trailed Pittsburgh 39-16 at halftime on March 8, 2006.
— Kelly Dickey (@RealCardGame) December 19, 2020
I don’t know what else you could expect.. 60% from 3, you’re getting blasted. This game is over Cards just need to show some fight in the second.
— Luke Hancock (@lukeskywalka11) December 19, 2020
Can we run some of those plays where a guy shoots a wide open three while the other team just watches?
— Kevin Robinson (@KRobSmurf) December 19, 2020
Watch Wisconsin in the high low action or passing out of iso post plays.. can’t guard the action with the bodies cards have. They have had to over help and a great passing shooting team is killing them. Have to mix it up, they are so slow to shooters https://t.co/iuEv8DwNAm
— Luke Hancock (@lukeskywalka11) December 19, 2020
If you can’t be good, be historically bad. https://t.co/v7fOdRNbfh
— Ty in Louisville (@TyInLouisville) December 19, 2020
This is what we in the industry call “a real bed shitting”
— the guy whos kid faceplants (@hammel11) December 19, 2020
This is where I’m at. I can accept bad.
— Gabe Duverge (@GabeDuverge) December 19, 2020
But at some level 2-11 from the field from your two most highly touted players is a red flag. https://t.co/h7kjRCemF9
oh man, the answer was staring us in the face pic.twitter.com/lcmRF4X7nv
— Andy Dieckhoff (@andrewdieckhoff) December 19, 2020
Notes on COVID shutdowns:
— Three Man Weave (@3MW_CBB) December 19, 2020
Gonzaga - does not matter
Louisville - good lord it matters
oh man, the answer was staring us in the face pic.twitter.com/lcmRF4X7nv
— Andy Dieckhoff (@andrewdieckhoff) December 19, 2020
Gabe Wiznitzer looks like Luke Hancock and Anas Mahmoud made a baby.
— Keith Poynter (@Villesportslaw) December 19, 2020
They haven’t played in two weeks. They have 7 healthy players. They’re having to go on the road. Louisville should not be playing this game. This wasn’t worth the psychological hit the roster is currently taking.
— David Harten (@David_Harten) December 19, 2020
Chess match here...Cal and UK tanking hard so they can get UofL fans hopes up and then steal our souls for Christmas. Mack sees their tanking and throws in this “Wisconsin All 3’s Go In” game plan. Genius.
— Williamncaudill (@wncaudill) December 19, 2020
I don't even see a reason to make excuses for this performance. It sucks but sometimes u lay an egg. I'm not doom and gloom. Try to finish strong and on to next week
— Coach Saucy Nuggs or Trash (@CoachBourbonUSA) December 19, 2020
Only analogy is have is we have a thoroughbred coming off of a long layoff and their first race is a graded stakes race. We need a race.
— robert l holt (@eldiablodubob) December 19, 2020
so we’re playing G. Wiz over Igiehon huh?
— anitazavrrr (@anitazavrrr) December 19, 2020
It’s year two for Aidan Igiehon
— Kevin Wright (@KLW0408) December 19, 2020
This is a depleted UofL team, especially today
Igiehon barely sees the floor while Gabe Wiznitzer plays minutes
This is concerning
it’s not a louisville basketball game without fans overreacting but my god can you blame us
— maddie (@lovelylaughing) December 19, 2020
I very much doubt that Carlik Jones is worth 30 points of scoring margin, though. A lot more going on today than just missing Carlik Jones.
— Ho Ho Hoops Insight (@HoopsInsight) December 19, 2020
No need to turn back to Wisconsin-Louisville. That game went #AnalyticallyFinal at the 11:41 mark with the Badgers up 64-32.
— Erik Haslam (@haslametrics) December 19, 2020
This is the epitome of a "throw away the tape" game...
— WEAR YOUR MASKS: This is the way. (@matchewV4) December 19, 2020
This hardens me. It forges my resolve. It strengthens my will. I am a louisville fan. I’m not mad. I’m actually laugheing
— the guy whos kid faceplants (@hammel11) December 19, 2020
I like this install from Louisville with this wedge (triple) staggered ball screen for David Johnson — first would-be screener blurs to corner, then DJ dribbles off staggered ball screens. But it's gotten nowhere vs. Wisconsin today.
— Brian Geisinger (@bgeis_bird) December 19, 2020
Contrast ratio of dribbles taken to number of players touching ball for UofL vs Wisconsin. Last possession I counted 15 dribbles 3 players touched, Wisky had 6 dribbles and 8 touches. Ball movement and spacing.
— Bob Valvano (@espnVshow) December 19, 2020
I’m seeing a lot of frantic possessions today instead of playing with patience and letting the game come to them. Example:
— ⚜️AL & the Dorks⚜️ (@Card_N_AL) December 19, 2020
Q —>pass to Sam and make a basket cut. He does so, Sam eyes him, but Sam doesn’t wait for the separation at the end. Should’ve been an uncontested lay-up. pic.twitter.com/bqQUdU6wm1
Louisville has a chance to take the lead over their deficit by one. Currently down 38-39.
— CrumsRevenge (@CrumsRevenge) December 19, 2020
New game challenge. Can we get to Wisconsin’s halftime score by the end of the game?
— Tim O'Dea (@t_odea) December 19, 2020
What time do the Cards play today?
— 2013 National Champs (@RobJones502) December 19, 2020
*squints* pic.twitter.com/nqQFJ5rkRo
— Jeff (BPredict) (@BPredict) December 19, 2020
This loss is a good motivator for Louisville. You don’t want that pressure of going into the tournament undefeated.
— the guy whos kid faceplants (@hammel11) December 19, 2020
Louisville is picking a GREAT day to lose by 40
— Ben Swain (@TheBenSwain) December 19, 2020
We owed Wisconsin one any ways. I still appreciate 2015 fellas! pic.twitter.com/VtRcKjLzOs
— Steven Rummage (@StevenRummage) December 19, 2020
Wisconsin's 37-point win over (23) Louisville is the largest margin of victory ever by a Big Ten team against a ranked non-conference opponent.
— Jared Berson (@JaredBerson) December 19, 2020
Louisville was undermanned, but still impressive.
Games that Louisville has scored 49 points or less in the past decade. pic.twitter.com/lTW82kormD
— Chris Hatfield (@ChrisDHatfield) December 19, 2020
Wisconsin hands Chris Mack the worst loss of his head coaching career (85-48).
— ⚜️AL & the Dorks⚜️ (@Card_N_AL) December 19, 2020
Before, the worst was vs Villanova 95-64 (12/31/15)
— Danny Sinnard (@Danzone85) December 19, 2020