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Kentucky @ Louisville: Open Game Thread

Kentucky Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals, Jan 4, 2009 4:30 PM EST


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This is the official A Sea of Blue open game thread for the Kentucky Wildcats @ Louisville Cardinals basketball game at Freedom Hall, Sunday, Januar 4th @ 4:30 PM.

Particulars of this game are as follows:

Here we are, at the annual meeting of two bitter foes, Kentucky and Louisville in basketball.  Of course, every Kentucky and Louisville fan has this date circled on their calendar, and those who have to work or live with fans of the other school much prefer to have the upper hand in the inevitable back and forth.

Today's tilt finds Louisville struggling a bit, having lost two out of their last three games, and Kentucky on a roll, having won six in a row against admittedly inferior competition.  For UK, a win here represents a résumé builder for their NCAA tournament hopes and a validation of the apparent improvement fans have seen. For Louisville, this game represents a chance to stop the bleeding at the expense of a bitter rival and also achieve that résumé win that eluded them versus Minnesota and UNLV.

There is no doubt that Freedom Hall gives the Cardinals an advantage, and a significant one.  Kentucky will have to overcome that by matching or exceeding the Cardinals' intensity on defense.  Offensively, the Wildcats will have to overcome Louisville's match-up zone, which will no doubt be in front of them for at least some of the game.

Things Kentucky needs to do well to win:

  1. Be patient when attacking the zone, and find the open spots.  Run when possible to deny Louisville the chance to set up the zone.
  2. Raise the defensive intensity through the roof.
  3. Take care of the basketball.  Louisville feasts off opponent turnovers.
  4. Get the ball to Patterson early and often.  Patterson is a great passer out of the post, and will find open shooter.
  5. Jodie Meeks and Patrick Patterson must stay out of foul trouble.

Things that will make it likely for Louisville to win:

  1. Force Kentucky to shoot from the perimeter.  Even good perimeter shots are preferable to allowing Patterson to get the ball down low.
  2. Turn Kentucky over.  Kentucky is susceptible to poor ballhandling, and Louisville's pressure defense is among the best in college basketball.
  3. Minimize fouls.  Kentucky is a great foul shooting team.
  4. Force someone other than Meeks and Patterson to beat them.
  5. Get Patterson in foul trouble as soon as possible.

There is little doubt that Louisville has the superior talent and depth, but Kentucky is much more talented than either Minnesota or UNLV, so they have more than enough talent to win this game.  The rivalry component also puts extra pressure on the Cardinals as the home team.

Gird your loins, Big Blue Nation.  It's time for wrath, time for ruin, and the Blue Dawn!

Go, 'Cats!

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What's the difference between DYNASTY and wanna-be?

Answer: About 75 miles and FIVE NATIONAL TITLES!
GO CATS!!!

by stephensmith on Jan 4, 2009 3:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I love it.

Let the games begin!

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 4, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

Let’s get it on, like Donkey Kong!

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 4:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Fans of the Big Blue Nation!

Oaths you have taken! Now, fulfill them all!

I just love LOTR movie battle quotes for this game. :-)

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I am hoping Christmas comes late today.

I, an avid Blue-Bleeding-Kentucky-Fan, but current resident of Louisville would love nothing more than Wildcat win this evening! All I have heard from my co-workers and boss the last three months is how ole “Sam Sam” is gonna crush “Pat Pat” come the first weekend of January! To be able to stroll back into work tomorrow morning and make them have to eat their words would mean more to me than raise!!! GO CATS!!!

by stephensmith on Jan 4, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I live in Louisville too.

And even though I don’t have co-workers, I want the victory just as bad. I want the Louisville fans to cringe when they see me in my colors.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Me too.

My uniform is Black and Khaki, but I will somehow throw some blue in their tomorrow if the Cats win!

by stephensmith on Jan 4, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Lines have been drawn...

Sides have been taken.

Lets do this thing Big Blue style.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 4:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nervous...

im so nervous about this game…i may just throw-up before tip=off!!

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LOL...

good idea

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Pitino

3-4 vs kentucky..hummm

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

well well well???

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 4:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice perry

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 4:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

bs

no foul?

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

bs 2

that wasw clean

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Almost?

That was clean

by GoLightning on Jan 4, 2009 4:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Calls,,,

arent gonna go our way are they?

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

UK needs to calm down

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

need to calm down

not try to run it so much.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

very aggravating

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Patterson learning when to pass?

Did Clark watch any UK games last year?

by GoLightning on Jan 4, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

samuels with 2 fouls

now’s the time to feed patterson every time down

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

2 fouls...

thats BIG

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BUT..

turnovers are bigger

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

UK's kryptonite

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

nice

play

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice pass by DL

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

foul???

i missed that

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TAKE CARE OF THE BALL

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 4:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Meeks is heatin up

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

here

we go!!

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

heat check!

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

"Volcano" as nickname for Meeks

I think Kellogg might be on to something there

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 4:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HA

Havent heard from him in awhile….

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

and

1,,,??

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Once again

Porter proves he is in over his head.. BUT I am praying he reaches deep insides and finds a little something extra.. A LOT somethign extra and becomes a steady hand the rest of this game.

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Don't agree

We seem more settled with Porter in right now in my opinion.

by bigbluestu on Jan 4, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Meeks is taking over

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow.

Meeks really does love Freedom Hall.

by uk52 on Jan 4, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ul

is hitting their 3’s which is unusal for them

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Guarding 3

i havent seen us to that in atleast 3 seasons

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Meeks got a shoulder thrown into his face ...

… for about the third time. No call.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

These damn officials ...

… need to watch these moving picks.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good grief, of course UL would choose NOW to start hitting 3's

Open or not, that’s just annoying. Would really like to see them get Patterson some more touches inside.

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Meeks on the other hand..

is showing he belongs with the nation’s elite… with some defensive improvement, Meeks has a great NBA game and body.

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

but stevenson has three

better him then PP, but still not good.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

True..

but PS is not a difference maker, UK can win without him (they usually do)

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The one very good thing....

 … Is that we havnt let them build the huge early lead. That is the difference between this game and our other games against good teams .

by uk52 on Jan 4, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

imo

ul is playing way above their heads…hopefully they will come down to earth soon

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

harrellson, porter, liggins, miller, harris....

someone please step up and relieve some of the pressure on the big 2

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

PP the

only player under the boards… players not following their shots. geez.

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

porter.....lol

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

PORTER!!

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ladies and gentlemen...Michael Porter!

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Turnovers.

They are just killing us.

We simply don’t have enough people attacking the basket on offense.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe we need to go to a smaller lineup ...

… move miller to the 4. Harrellson is struggling big time with Louisville’s athleticism.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Put Liggins in and shift Porter to shooter

Then you’ve got Meeks and Porter set up outside with Harrellson and Patterson inside with Liggins driving and finding guys

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Turnover story..

Cats 15 leading to 13 points.
Cards 8 leading to 4 points.

7 point differential.

by Iam4UKinMI on Jan 4, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

UL

is much more athletic.. is is really showing

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

need

a stop here

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

unchar.

they dont usually shoot them that well

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

man, is patterson working hard!

he needs to get rewarded in the second half.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

stop em

once more….man if we could have scored there

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

need these

points

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

glad aj wasn't hurt

looked like an awkward fall

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yes

nice

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Alot of mistakes

But our guys are really working hard out there and giving alot of effort.

by uk52 on Jan 4, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

only down 3 at the half

got to be really really happy with that.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

after...

all that.we are in this game….ul has to be dissapointed they arent up 20

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yep

If we could have cut downon the TO’s in that half we probably would actually have a decent lead. Hopefully we can make some good adjustments in the half.

by uk52 on Jan 4, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Good to be down only 3

but Samuels is coming back

by GoLightning on Jan 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We're in this folks...

Let’s pull out a great 2nd half with some adjustments and eat some bird for dinner.

by bigbluestu on Jan 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

More evidence that Kellogg is an excellent analyst

He waited until after Patterson shot his second free throw to say he was an excellent free throw shooter ;-)

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

I was grateful for that as well.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Liggins ...

… is really struggling.

But Porter is winning me over big time. He hasn’t been perfect, but he has taken pretty good care of the ball.

Louisville has to be wondering what they have to do, turning us over 14 times and having only a 3 point lead.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Liggins is feast or famine.

He seems to go for broke on every play rather the just make the ordinary pass.

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 4, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Word 'em up Tru

I went from a Porter supporter to detractor this year. I began to regret my post almost immediately. He seems to be a settling force so far in this game.

by bigbluestu on Jan 4, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

How many more 'away-from-the-ball' fouls are we going to get????

You’d like to think we would get just a little love at home.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jan 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You should have had ...

… a half-dozen more. Clark has been guilty of at least three blatant fouls on screens, and has yet to be called for one.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

All things considered, I'm happy...

to be down three after all of those turnovers says alot about the charatcter of our team. T

by Iam4UKinMI on Jan 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good defense by the Cats

A lot of open three pointers by UL, but considering how bad they were coming in I don’t think that’s so terrible

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

So glad to see

the players work hard to keep UL from extending the lead… I really enjoyed this first half.

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

All things considered, I'm happy..

that we are ahead w/o anthing from Samuels

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jan 4, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well the first half was not a thing of beauty for UK....

but they managed to stay in the game and really turned momentum in the last few minutes

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

...and UK has had HOW many called?

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jan 4, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm hoping ...

 … the percentages come home to roost for Louisville. They often do in the second half.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that's only when they lose interest

that ain’t happening this game

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jan 4, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ha!

Yes U of L can shoot however well they want; just flip the switch?

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 4, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Low-grade moron at best.

How anyone is justified employing him in a sports capacity is beyond my comprehension.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thankful

for the MUTE button as soon as he opens his mouth

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Seth Davis is the Slimy Salesman of analysts

Every time I see that fake-# smile of his I think he’s going to try and sell me a used car.

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'll take it.

We can win with high turnovers. I was hoping under 20, maybe now under 25. We have to tighten up the 3 pt. defense.

by Grasslands1 on Jan 4, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

19-9 rebounding edge for Cats.

8 offensive rebs

That’s huge

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 4, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That ...

… will surely stick in Pitino’s craw.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Samuels was out remember

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jan 4, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

No, but probably six

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jan 4, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

rebounds...

wasnt that many missed shots actually

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he averages 7 per game.

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 4, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

My guess is ...

… he will be out most of the next half as well. We are too athletic for him inside.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

the fouls were not the result of athleticism

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jan 4, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I counted

3 easy baskets after blocks for UK. I hope that luck doesn’t continue.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jan 4, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Despite all the turnovers, UL only has 4 more FGA than the Cats

Let’s hear it for Offensive Rebounding!

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Also UL 9-10 from the line, that won't continue

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Does it matter?

He’s a moron and we hates him! We hates the Seth Davises!

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Are you all concerned with Stevenson's three fouls?

Why did he put him back in?

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jan 4, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not in the least.

Hopefully, he stays in the whole game, but we have several bodies we can stick in there. AJ Stewart played very well that half.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Im not

i guess he thought he was his only option??

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Kentucky ...

… has only 5 assists so far. Way below average, that’s for sure.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That's because those block shots are falling in their laps 2' from the rim.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jan 4, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, 14 TO is bad, but there were only 5 in the last 11 minutes

So that’s something to be cheerful about

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nice stat J...

Combined with our rebound advantage it really showed.

by bigbluestu on Jan 4, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

From the Seth Davis bio

“he also has performed stand-up comedy in various clubs throughout New York City.”

I want to catch that act about as bad as a want to catch Mono.

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 4, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think he's still got that gig

You can see him Saturday and Sunday afternoons

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I seriously laughed aloud on that.

Priceless.

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 4, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Or a social disease. :-)

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Also from his BIO, a must read

“His favorite Jeopardy category is "AnAlbumCover.”

OK, now will anyone understand that?

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

SNL

Words that end in “amburger”

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

If the Cardinals ...

… return to form on the three, I think we have a real shot here.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

agree

and their FT shooting goes south too

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I am keeping my fingers crossed that UK can control turnovers in the 2nd half....

If so, I like their chances. Keep up the intensity on the boards.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LMAO

You guys are cracking me up!

We are only down 3. Let Go Cats!

by kykat51 on Jan 4, 2009 5:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Back to business.

Catch you guys after the game.

Let’s go CATS

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 4, 2009 5:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

3rd....take seat pal

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What???

but ill take the 3ed foul

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

leaned

he leaned..that is 3 legal

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

huge dunk

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ouchhhh

flex

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

what a follow

by patterson!!

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ul

missed 3

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lead!!

yeah baby!!

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WE GOT THE LEAD!!

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 4, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Who needs assists?

Just miss the shot and let Patterson go get it!

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

patterson

man child

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

what did he get a T for

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I love a game

when the stars show up and play well.. UK’s stars are rising to the occasion.

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ridiculous

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

7 of 13 3's

thats NOT ul basketball

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

UL playing hard..

making good plays too…

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

T

i have no idea

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i missed it

what did billy do to get the technical?

by StillCatwoman on Jan 4, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm encouraged that somebody in blue is squaring up and shooting

instead of looking for Meeks to make a shot on his own. They’ll start falling.

by oldcat'69 on Jan 4, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That last three

was just a good play by UL, it was not a defensive mistake or let down.

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hate to say it..

UL just answered UK’s run in a big way.. UL is playing very good

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 5:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

filth flarn

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ul

is playing like they havent ALL year…..Sosa has played and done more this game than he has all year combined,,another darren morningstar..aka pitt.

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

come on Harris

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 5:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Is there no one who can pull up off the dribble and shoot the J?

Do we always have to go for the off-balance leaner?

by oldcat'69 on Jan 4, 2009 5:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

patterson

is having earls lunch

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 5:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

At some point

we have to stop letting them get an open look at 3 every possesion.

by uk52 on Jan 4, 2009 5:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Somebody needs ...

… to get in the empty spot in the middle.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

shut down

the 3 from here on out and we win

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

UK isn't letting them..

come on now.. give UL credit, they are making it happen. UL is good.

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ul is not good

they are good today, as i thought theyd be…get in big east play and they are done

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

uhm..

that is a pretty ridiculous statement. UL can win the Big East.

by MyBloodRunsBlue on Jan 4, 2009 6:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

.....

we’ll talk in march

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

A good job getting the ball into Patterson

Just be patient and continue to do that and it’ll wear them down

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 6:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

fouls...

need some on t williams and sosa

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

weak

that was weak

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 6:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad that went in, but it was not a good shot

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 6:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

STEVENSON!!!!!

true blue living in a sea of orange

by qmwhitlock on Jan 4, 2009 6:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Perry for 3...I'll take it

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Jan 4, 2009 6:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'll take a few more...

Leave ‘em open UL and let’s see what happens!

by bigbluestu on Jan 4, 2009 6:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Perry for three!

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Jan 4, 2009 6:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

live and die

by the 3 and today ul/pitino is living by it…so far

" I believe in pipedreams"

by Magnoliacat on Jan 4, 2009 6:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The defense is doing its job and getting it done

Now they just have to stop making stupid turnovers on the other end

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Jan 4, 2009 6:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs