NCAA Selection Sunday Open Thread
by Glenn Logan on Mar 14, 2010 5:40 PM EDT
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PrintAt long last, Kentucky Wildcats fans get to watch an NCAA selection show with absolutely zero trepidation. I had almost forgotten what it felt like not to worry about where UK was going to be picked. I have none for this season.
Many will sweat the bracket, but frankly, I can't find myself doing that after today. No matter what happens from here on out, this year has been a success in my book after suffering through the last four years of having about as much relevance to the NCAA basketball championship as a random hockey puck.
For Kentucky, they will unquestionably be selected a #1 seed, but they will not be the #1 seed -- that honor deservedly belongs to the Kansas Jayhawks, whom we have no shot at meeting until the Final Four, if both teams happen to make it.
I think there are still a lot of questions about who the #2 seeds will be, but I can't come up with a scenario, based on my review of the teams, that has anybody but the Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcats and Duke Blue Devils in it. I think there is still doubt about that last number one between the Syracuse Orange and West Virginia Mountaineers. I really think West Virginia may have done enough to steal the fourth one seed from the Orange.
I'm pretty lousy at bracketology, so I won't even attempt to predict things -- instead, I'll leave that to the experts. All I know is that if UK isn't a #1 seed, there will need to be a Congressional investigation.
So chat about it, enjoy, and we'll be back with more later.
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Now this ...
No matter what happens from here on out, this year has been a success in my book after suffering through the last four years of having about as much relevance to the NCAA basketball championship as a random hockey puck.
THIS is how I wanted to vote in your defining success poll Tru. It wasn’t an option though. At least it is in pixels now. I couldn’t agree more.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
what are y'all watching?
espn or cbs?
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:00 PM EDT reply actions
I'm on cbs
but there’s the Seth Davis factor…ugh
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW...I am setting up a tournament pool for ASOB on Yahoo
will post it later
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
seven,
it’s actually already done. I’ll post it on the front page later tonight or first thing in the morning. ; )
East Region is Ours!!!!!!!!!!!1
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Duke ...
- in the South. Syracuse #1 out west.
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NCAA gave Duke another twinkie
I hate the committee, I hate Duke, I’m quite emotional right now…Where is the GD logic in giving Duke the Twinkie south instead of us??? WE ARE FROM THE SOUTHeastern conference!!!! I’m so sick of Duke and its stranglehold on the good guy image of the NCAA!!! We have had tickets since August to the South regional finals. Now I’m going to root against Duke instead of rooting for my Cats. Go Big Blue.
Big Blue Stu
WOW
UK vs Duke in final 4
UK vs Kansas in the National Championship
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
actually agree with Seth Davis
Duke over Syracuse seems suspect to me
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
Who cares... look forward to meeting them in the final 4
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Not to me.
Syracuse has a major injury, and a loss in the BET. Duke won their conf. tourney.
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the injury seems like an unfair reason to drop them to me
I think it should be your body of work and that’s it. Oh well, I certainly won’t be losing any sleep over it. : )
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
oh they did
but they seem to have gotten the 4th one seed…if that makes sense. Because they got sent out west.
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey....when was the last time that Duke didn't get to play where they wanted??
You can't fix "stupid"!
Kellogg makes a pretty good case for Duke......Syracuse is slumping right now and cost themselves
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
oh that sucks : (
so sorry. You’ll still have an absolute blast though
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Just hit me how great this feels and......wondering where Clyde is right now??
You can't fix "stupid"!
GL to Miss
Even though I hate their bottle chucking fans…4-8 guys… They are an SEC team and I want them in more than Florida.
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Based on the seeds so far, if Kansas had lost, we would have gotten that #1 overall.......
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Who wants to see a Final Four UK VS DUKE???
Ohhh Snap!
I use to love Happy Meals, now I love sushi, but I will always love Kentucky!
If we get to the final four ...
… I don’t care who our opponent is. :-)
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They could have stuck us in South Antartica and the BLUE nation would still fill the place
You can't fix "stupid"!
Oh good Ohio State not in our region
I think they could go on a run
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:12 PM EDT reply actions
That would be a nightmare for me, living in Columbus...
if OSU beat us.
by mrmondaynite on Mar 14, 2010 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
They are gonna hit us with UL.........this year is going to really be madness
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
I'm surprised as well.
That seems really low to me. I suppose we can’t expect more than 3 from the SEC, if that’s all the respect UT gets from the committee.
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Makes me wonder why they didnt send US out to the West???.....lol
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agree
Beat #1 & #2 and they r that low???? Guess they should have beat UK…. ooops they lost by a lot in that game after being thugs sooo I say karma
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
GL Tenn in Midwest!!!
Again hate Tenn, but they r SEC!!
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Can't wait to see how this guy named "Lunardi" faired in his predictions
no offense to the guy, don’t know him, but he’s been quoted more than St. Mark, lately
No matter where you're at, there you are
Vandy gets a 4.
And they play Murray State! Heh.
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Murray might win...
they’re pretty good
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought Mississppi State played their way in today
I think they were hurt by playing in the SEC west
No Doubt-
Miss State deserved to go. I truly can not understand how Florida was picked, and they were’t.
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
That opening loss to Rider and the late loss to Auburn
Just could not be forgotten, no matter how well they matched up with us
I think that 4 is also really low.
No SEC respect this year.
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They did show a little respect for SEC East, though
Seeds, aside — the top four got in. Maybe that’s why Florida made it in?
No matter where you're at, there you are
I cannot believe it.
It will be interesting to see who’s left out.
by mrmondaynite on Mar 14, 2010 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Good Grief! If Florida gets in Miss St. should get in too! Just my opinion
I use to love Happy Meals, now I love sushi, but I will always love Kentucky!
nail in coffin for Miss St. Gophers in!!!! Go Tubby
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Good man... he deserves to be in it !!!!
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Yay for Minnesota
okay, where is Louisville. I’m getting nervous that they’re really going to put them up against us
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:21 PM EDT reply actions
I'm willing to bet ...
… they wind up in our bracket.
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I think they'll be higher than that.
Beat SU twice. But then again, UT got a 6 and beat both UK and KU.
by mrmondaynite on Mar 14, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
R U really worried about Louisville???
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
No way!
Not if you’re an Ohio Bobcat fan, or a team like that.
by mrmondaynite on Mar 14, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG that is why we watch... great to see teams happy they got in. It is really a special moment.
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
you're heartless cincy : )
I think they’re so cute! They’re all so happy, that’s March Madness.
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.
It’s just that there is so few of them. :-)
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Maybe we can tell them it's a football game lol
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
They base it on a percentage......
so the 75% of the base that made it is the highest. They went up on a motorcycle with a sidecar.
Yeah.
What do you mean, “Still?” He’s only been there two years. :-)
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Sooo Texas or Wake Forest for 2nd Game???
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Wow.
Texas or the Deamon Deacons! tough draw there.
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texas/wake in the second round then
what do we think about that?? Texas has got plenty of talent…kind of a tough draw, you think??
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:26 PM EDT reply actions
I think I still overestimate Texas because of their # 1 seed earlier.
They’re bad.
by mrmondaynite on Mar 14, 2010 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
you're probably right we overestimate them
because they were ranked so highly and are a big name team. I hope I hope I hope
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
no problem
can’t wait to see Cousins destroy Pittman
Well W Virgina is gonna be tough
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Ooh.
Another ’Cat killer — Missouri is in our region.
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Then who do you want WVA or Marquette??
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
prob right
I really hate to see Marquette anywhere close to us in March tho
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
missouri is bad....
they knocked out Memphis last year. And when the coach was as uab he had memphis’ number
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Mar 14, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
no problems!
we’ll take care of business…. Texas is on a looooong slide
"I expect them to have a decent run"
wow, thanks dude
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:30 PM EDT reply actions
Longhorn.......Medium Rare with grilled onions......yum.....
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Pretty tough.
So what? We’ll take on all comers.
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We have toughest road among # 1s for sure.
by mrmondaynite on Mar 14, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
WVU, New Mexico and Wisconsin round out the top 4 seeds
i dont think that is tough at all
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Have you actually watched any of them play?
by mrmondaynite on Mar 14, 2010 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
seen all of them several times
would would you rather have G’town, OSU and Maryland than who we have…..i wouldnt
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
I disagree with you too. I think these teams are better than advertised
I use to love Happy Meals, now I love sushi, but I will always love Kentucky!
Agree on the Texas analysis
Also yes brutal road!!
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
would not have figured on that one, but this bracket we are in IS brutal.......
If we win it all, we will have earned it ……..in spades……
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
well, of course
they are. That would be just my luck. I now have the chance of watching Louisville and Duke in person in two weeks. Wow, and to think I paid for these tickets? : )
sd you're brutally handsome
We Can Be Physical With ANYONE!
Go Murray State!
pulling for KY teams over SEC
Well New Orleans will be hopping.....lot of blue and white beads will be sold!!
You can't fix "stupid"!
is that where we play??
I hadn’t even paid attention to where the games were. Also, do we play on Thu/Sat or Fri/Sun?
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Well their economy just got a boost
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whatever happened to that UofL fan that used to post here
forgot his name
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Louisville gets Duke ...
… if they get past Cal. :-)
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Louisville prob get Duke in 2nd round
who to root for, who to root for??? That’s a Sophie’s Choice right there.
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:35 PM EDT reply actions
I dislike Loserville....
…But I HATE duke…
I would root for my ex-wifes office team if they played duke..!!!!!
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
I just don't have that much respect for Duke or the ACC this year...
I know they don’t have a deep bench … I think UL will knock them out – but I would rather they both lost
If Sosa comes to play, UL certainly has a shot! If not, they'll watch the rest from the house...
If your wings don't sweep....
They fed Louisville to Duke.......lol.....
BSC might get to see ALL of her dreams …………………………………….go South!!!!…..lol
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
yeah,
that might work except for the fact that then I might get into an altercation with the really arrogant and annoying Duke fans, ’cause you know they will be there in force.
Sam Houston State in.
I’d hate to be Baylor. :-)
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yeah, i really thought they deserved it after today
I use to love Happy Meals, now I love sushi, but I will always love Kentucky!
Well SEC gets 4
Only one I disagree on is Fl vs Miss St.
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Wow that is a surprise!!!
UK gets the hard road and Duke gets it easy.
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Play the ISS card (Insert Sarcasm Symbol), medic.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
really does not matter... I do not see Duke making it to Final 4, but if so it will be fun to watch!!!
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Why, thank you, a2.
Some of my most inspired ideas come after UK has won a close one. Perhaps it’s the celebratory liquids.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
Who wants to?
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
Wisconsin is really tough if UK faces them...
I use to love Happy Meals, now I love sushi, but I will always love Kentucky!
they're decent
but terribly dull to watch
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
that's why
I overlook them every year, they are the most un-sexy team in NCAA men’s basketball. ha ha ha — yeah, I know that’s shallow, but whatever. : )
they really are
they are the baggy turtleneck, pleated slacks and sensible shoes of college basketball
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
but probably worried about fans crying on TV and chucking stuff… no one wants to see that lol.
Blood.... Blood... Blood makes the grass grow....and mine is BLUE!!!!
Who wins between Duke VS Louisville???
I use to love Happy Meals, now I love sushi, but I will always love Kentucky!
KU and UK got the toughest regions...no doubt about it
I use to love Happy Meals, now I love sushi, but I will always love Kentucky!
Yeah, so what's the benefit of being
- and #2? Interesting.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
Coach K must be performing favors for the basketball Gods again......geez
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
ABC, did you misspell that?
Gods or Goats?
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
bkg and I actually posted at the same time.
Must be the western Kentucky connection.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
I know this much.......I wouldnt bet cash money on any pool this year........
WAY too many variables……..we could have as many as 15 upsets in this tournament
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
Overall ...
… I think this is just fine. UK maybe has a little tougher road, but I think that is debatable. West Virginia is the only team I see there that really gives me worries.
Should be lots of fun.
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Gregie and Sethie just picked WVU to go to the FF
from the East. Guess we better just forget it and not play, eh?
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
It all depends on where the refs come from.
If they have Big East refs, then they may make it, but all the other teams will be in the hospital. On the other hand, if there are basketball refs, maybe not.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
all together now...
Seth picked the Germans in WW2!
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I suppose ......
they were “good” losses, not like two OT games against UK.
He picked the Germans, remember?
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
dude we just said this as the same time too
WEIRD
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Now, that's STRANGE, gal. Very strange.
Once is coincidence, twice is weird.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
Folks
All year we have tossed around “one and done” pertaining to some of our freshmen. Now we have the real “one and done” It’s win or go home!
Happy Days are here again The sky is all ways BLUE again Happy days are here again !
You're right, fellow OC.
That’s what makes it so exciting, isn’t it? If you think the nerves were bad before the season started and in the OT games we won, what about now?
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
brackets
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/mayhem/brackets/viewable_men
No matter where you're at, there you are
Card fan here. I can't say I'd be happy if I were UK
really tough draw to the Final 4. Texas in the 2nd round is brutal. How many #1’s in history have had to play a team that was ranked #1 earlier in the season in the 2nd round?!?
All physical teams too. I still like your chances and best of luck to the Cats.
I swear it reminds me of Louisville’s draw last year as a #1 seed. It’s like the committee doesn’t reward the top seeds anymore.
by Remote Cardinal on Mar 14, 2010 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks, Remote, and you're right.
Kansas also has a tough road to hoe. Good luck to your guys until/unless we meet. Beat dUKe.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
That's "row". I'm a farm boy and I know better.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
we got some dirt road out here
You could theoretically hoe them ;)
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
You must be in Todd County.
I know lots of dirt roads there; used to park on some of them when I was in HS.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
Go Racers! Murray State.As an alum, I can be for Murray State w/o worrying
about their “bothering” my beloved Cats!
by bluegrassgal on Mar 14, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
you went to Murray State?
awesome! they’re practically my hometown school
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, you're nice
I mean, not that I’m surprised!! : ) Can’t wait to see y’all against Duke. Hope you win….I think??!?
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
The Commonwealth of Ky has 6 Div 1 programs
Three made the dance; bet not many other states can claim that percentage.
A couple of years ago, I think
the state of Tennessee had some unreal number of teams that made it….
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
memphis, vandy, ut...
maybe one more. was a couple of years ago
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Mar 14, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay I checked...
UT, Memphis, Vandy, Belmont, and Austin Peay, plus we had a bunch of teams in the women’s tournament that year as well….
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Now I can tell all of my BBN friends
Today I found out that Patrick and I share a birthday! The bad part is I’m 50 years older than him! Happy Birthday Patrick and good game for both of us!
Happy Days are here again The sky is all ways BLUE again Happy days are here again !
They said he was 21.
At the 16 minute mark of the second half our whole section sang Happy Birthday to him…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
It's official. The selection committee is on crack.
How did we get a 6 seed? And the worst 6 seed. If someone here can explain that to me I would be grateful, because I like for things to make sense.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
I can explain.
Y’all got screwed.
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
blued and tattooed.
No way in hell that should have happened. No respect for the SEC. Let’s all show’em. Even the hated Gators.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
And a TOUGH draw for UT with SDSU
I’m surprised that Florida got in AND that MSU didn’t. I honestly expected neither to get in.
by Remote Cardinal on Mar 14, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Blue Bayou. Or Blew by you, as you prefer.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
oh I'm jealous
I love love love New Orleans. WANT. TO. GO.
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
am going tomorrow and tues for business...
need to see if i can score some tickets for the weekend….
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Mar 14, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
WOW-What an amazing day!
Just got back from Nashville, and after watching our Cats win the SEC tourney, I was shocked Miss. State is not in the Big Dance. There were 20,000 people in Bridgestone Arena and 19,000 of them were in blue. It was probably the most hard-fought Cat victory I have ever witnessed. Miss. State played us tough all game, and they really deserved a chance in the NCAA. Our guys were unbelieveable, and that three at the end by John Wall was sic. He was leaning left and just heaved it up there and it dropped. Amazing that we tied it up in regulation. I feel bad for State, because they deserved it way more than Florida.
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
i wish i went...cant imagine how crazy the atmosphere there was
with that ending
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
I have no voice left-
It was electric all day. Can’t even describe it well here…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
Great game. Glad ASoB had representation there.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
We had great seats too-
Mid-court, eleven rows up, about 6 rows behind Ashley Judd. She was leading cheers at the end. Rex Chapman and Kenny Walker, and Pat Riley were seen also…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
My union President took me yesterday-
He’s a UT fan, and when we beat them he gave me his ticket for today and told me to take my wife. My wife teaches Sunday school, so I invited my youngest daughter, who recently graduated from Middle TN State Univ. She loved it. She hadn’t seen UK win in two tries at Vandy. Once last year, and back when Tayshon played. When I dropped her off in Murfreesboro after the game she hugged me and said she’d never forget this day! How awesome!
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
No net cutting-
But, it was PPat’s birthday and the whole place sang for him. And PPat, Bledsoe, Cuz and J. Wall were all tournament. John Wall was MVP. Coach Cal took the microphone and thanked us for being such great fans and said he understood the sacrifices UK fans make to follow the Big Blue.He said he hoped we enjoyed their effort. PPat and Big Cuz danced and the whole team seemed to have a great time. All of downtown Nashville was truly A Sea of Blue!
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
trying not to hate you for being there....
almost succeeding…
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It was very special-
Yesterday watching them destroy UT was cool too!
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
Okay, you really are making me feel bad.....lol
just kidding, btw. I really am happy you were able to go. :-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Are the games
in New Orleans in super dome or where the Hornets play?
Happy Days are here again The sky is all ways BLUE again Happy days are here again !
Every year my main bracket
has UK as the winner. This year it will finally be a rational bracket. Life is good again.
that's what I was thinking
I ALWAYS pick Kentucky to win it. Finally I’m won’t look totally crazy!
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
If your RPI is over 50 and your SOS is triple digits
you have no room to complain if you didnt get in
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Bilas is getting worked up about it.
I love it!! He’s right.
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
he really is
it’s not really a fair fight. Kind of a 1/16 matchup as far as brainpower
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
This is absolutely correct
Mississippi St and Virginia Tech have no legitimate grounds to complain. If they wanted in the tournament they shouldn’t have lost to so many bad teams.
3 > 2, except for very large values of 2.
Not to drop one in the punchbowl,
but do you all remember this time last year. What a difference! We’re all giddy; last year, we were just in shock.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
I am completely giddy
What a good day
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Just checking the schedules and this E. Tennessee team
Beat Arkansas at Arkansas by 9, lost by 13 at Louisville, lost by 8 at Tennessee, and lost by 2 at Morehead
Surprising # of common opponents here
Yeah, and they played them pretty well, huh?
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
Great comment in that thread.
“At least if they bury him face down, we’ll all recognize him.” Yuk, yuk, yuk.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
don't stone me
but as long as he keeps Kentucky’s name out of his mouth, I think he makes some sense. Crabby sense, grumpy negative grandpa sense, but sense
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
From Pat Forde....lol
And there is a Van Gogh in the field as well, in Kentucky’s DeMarcus Cousins (5) — a brilliant talent, but also volatile enough to take someone’s ear off (though probably not his own).
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Yeah, well, as my Mama used to say,
“consider the source.”
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena . . .who spends himself for a worthy cause . . ."
Had to go to dinner with the family, and missed the drama, but just got back and
heard Jay Bilas say that UK got a bad schedule for a young team.
Some odd choices in the seeding
Once again there are a huge number of non-BCS vs non-BCS first round matchups which drives me crazy because I like to pick the non-BCS teams to upset the BCS teams a lot.
UK got hosed getting Texas as a second round opponent. If they’re an 8 seed they should be in the Duke or Syracuse region.
At first the West Virginia seed pissed me off because again – based on the S-curve and how teams are seeded they should be in the Duke region and Villanova should be the #2 in UK’s region. But Nova is a more difficult matchup for Kentucky for many of the same reasons Miss St was, only they are better. So I think UK is actually better off with West Virginia.
As a Clemson fan I was hoping for a 7 seed to keep them out of a second round game against UK, but that game against Missouri could be really entertaining to watch if you’re not a fan of either team. Both of them have a chance to beat WVU in the second round. I wish Clemson was in a different region though.
3 > 2, except for very large values of 2.
I agree that we match up with West Virginia as well as 'Nova ...
but there is no way WVU was lower than "Nova in the committee’s eyes after the Mountaineers won their conference tourney. I just don’t get their line of reasoning when no one has Villanova better than WVU!
I do think if we get past Texas .. and they will be tough with a lot of their fans so close to New Orleans, but I think our big guys can eat up West Virginia’s or Villanova’s.
I'm not afraid of WV
We beat them last year with a much weaker team, and a high school coach… ;)
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
I've thought a LOT about that tourney in Las Vegas? last year
We beat WVU and Kansas State and didn’t really get much out of Patterson in either game. Wierd
How did Duke get Villanova as #2 in their region instead of KU or UK?
The brackets look like they had Duke ahead of KU and UK?
that makes no sense
Just like Duke over Syracuse in the order of #1 seeds.
3 > 2, except for very large values of 2.
First Thoughts
Second round might be most difficult matchup. East not as tough as Midwest. MSU over UF, hoped NIT for Gators to help in landing Knight.
"Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom" - Hayek
by Wild Weasel on Mar 14, 2010 7:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
My thoughts too-
I was glad when Miss. State bounced them from the SEC tourney
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
Seriously, Gottlieb holds a major Sutton grudge against UK! How can ESPN let him ...
discredit our win today. He says a no-call on the missed free throw cost MSU the game and a tourney bid. Then goes on to say James Anderson is the player that could take over the tourney! He looks through OK State/Sutton glasses on everything he sees!
As soon as I walked in the door-
From the SEC tournament, Doug Gottlieb was spewing some crap about a John Wall lane violation, that cost Miss. State the game. What a jerk.
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
Thank goodness Steve Lavin-
Pretty much put him in his place…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
Yea he's cool-
I’m surprised he’s not coaching somewhere…He’s a good analyst though…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
I hope he never leaves to coach again
Why would he want to? Seems like being a college basketball analyst would have to be the funnest gig ever, if you loved the game. Travel around the country, watch games for free from the best seat in the house and give your opinion about basketball a lot? Yes please
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought he did all right-
But he left quickly, kind of suspicious like…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
UK has the toughest 2nd round matchup of the 1 seeds
And seriously, the NCAA doesn’t even try to hide their pro Dook bias anymore
Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.
I think Texas could be a problem for us.
You just don’t know what you’re going to get from them…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
It was earlier in the season but ...
Cornell had Kansas on the ropes …. they could be a sleeper team
I haven't seen them, but have heard they are tough...
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
The one thing you know you're going to get from UK
is a team with a desire to win/hatred of losing that I think is unmatched. That just might be enough combined with our talent to push us past the Texases and West Virginias of our bracket.
No doubt. And Texas will be playing in the next state over. Their fans travel pretty well, and you know they want
to show up to see us play! This is just wrong, almost like the 2003 move that put us playing Marquette in their backyard.
Still, I think we can beat Texas with the way they have been playing vs. the way we’ve been playing.
for heaven's sake
don’t compare this to the 03 Marquette loss!!!! You’ll give me a coronary : )
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry blue kentucky ..
hopefully it won’t end the same way, but I don’t get when the committee gives a regional advantage to a team that is supposed to be far inferior in their rankings. Especially with the way they have the different hubs to play in, I don’t get why they can’t keep that from happening.
I'm not sure-
But I have to work this Sunday when we might be playing Texas… Ugh!
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
I have to work on Saturday
I might cry. I was so hoping we’d have a Fri/Sun draw.
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
its definitely Thur/Sat
ESPN has their games on their correct days, without times of course
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
My predictions (again)
No big east team in FF. Also, I expect only 1 or 2 #1 seed to make it to FF (Kentucky being one of them).
I think Kansas has the toughest region of all! How does the committee not see
the region is loaded with Georgetown, Ohio State, Michigan State, Maryland . Digger just said if Kansas makes it through the region, they should win the title because it’s such a tough region. Or maybe, it is such a tough road that they don’t have much left in the Final Four ???
They had to put the tough teams somewhere-
In order to make it easier on Duke!
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
No joke! How does the weakest #1 seed in recent memory end up with a cakewalk to the Final Four?
That being said, I still think Duke will get exposed somewhere before the Final Four. And if they don’t and we survive a real region to face them in the Final Four, that would be sweet! I say we mop up the Lucas Oil floor with them!
Well-
Since North Carolina wasn’t around for the easy road, they gave it to Duke…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
A lot of team in their region could take them down
Nova, Aggies, Baylor……the list goes on. When we make it to the final four, it won’t be against dUKe.
Cake walk?
I dont think Duke can beat either UL or Vill. If they are the weekest #1 seed in recent memory then this won’t be a cakewalk for them.
by Shootmeibleedblue on Mar 14, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
What a day!
In addition to a heart attack game, I get the #1 seed in the East in my pool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Big Blue
Good God stop whining!
If UK cannot beat either Texas or Wake in round two then UK was WAAAAY overrated to begin with. UK’s bracket is fair. Yeah maybe UK has the toughest #2 but if they cannot beat WVU then UK doesnt deserve the Final 4.
Face it, Texas sucks… I would much rather play them than face UL again. Duke may bow out to UL in the second round. Duke is still soft and UL can play very physical, I think this is a VERY tough matchup for Duke IF UL beats CAL.
by Shootmeibleedblue on Mar 14, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
Actually, playing a tougher team in the second round might be better for this team ..
We seem to play to the level of competition at times.
I made my first trip there a little over a year ago
it rained every day, one afternoon was fair…..lol
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
As I wrote before...all the rain brings with it the most sunny but green summers
that last through September. Summer in the Great Northwest will knock your eyes out and makes life so much fun. I teach, so I get the summers off to play
in Oregon’s wonderful outdoors. I live in the valley. Oregon Coast 1 hour away & Oregon forests and Cascade Mountains 1 hour away.
God’s Country:)
Maybe .......
I need to find a summer workshop to attend up there. Sounds nice.
Just called employees back
after regular winter layoff. Hmmmm…. let them run it and skiddoo for a few days.
What’s the best way to get tickets? I assume the games will be in the SuperDome.
checked stub hub
they’ve got tickets to all three sessions starting at around $225
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I know!!
Oh geez I want to go. I’ve had some good times in New Orleans, it’s one of my favorite cities, not a bad drive and some of the best food anywhere………oh sweet, temptation!!
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
I’ve spent a lot of time in the Big Easy. Some of the best food? Nope, THE best food. If I lived there I’d die fat and happy of a heart attack.
That made me think about my daughter saying
she posted on her facebook that games like today would be the death of her, but she would at least die happy.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Harbor Seafood
Williams Blvd just north of I-10. Survived Katrina. Right next to seafood shop. Locals wait in line for the food.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 14, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
UKAA has
videos from the selection viewing party of the team. Players talking about it posted there.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
What Does it Mean
To be the number 1 or number 2 overall #1 Seed? Really. Duke clearly got the easiest draw and Syracuse next. There really is only 2 types of #1 seed. The Duke seed and the seed for all others. I never have hated Duke like some others here. I have always respected their program. I just do not like the preferential treatment. Do not be upset with the teacher’s pet. Be upset with the teacher.
This year has already be so much fun. I love watching this team play. It is all up to them now. One game at a time. Survive and advance. GO CATS!!!
by LyricSmith on Mar 14, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Can you believe that ??
I need to hear it again, I think. ’-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
my mouth is literally hanging open right now reading that
I can’t believe that. That’s the first I’ve heard of any talking head picking UK. Damn I missed it. My husband was getting tired of my March Madness-themed television domination all day long, so I let him turn it to spring training baseball. Sadness!
by blue kentucky girl on Mar 14, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Audio tweet from Coach Cal
http://www.lexy.com/feed/episode?id=125481
And that is it for me tonight, what a wonderful day.
Just got home from a weekend in Lexington!
Got to watch yesterdays beatdown of Tennessee and today’s nail-biter vs. Mississippi St at BW3s. What a great time….the place exploded when UK sent it into OT and then went on to win. Just after the game my wife and I picked up hot off the press 2010 SEC Championship t-shirts before we headed home to Ohio.
I can not begin to say what a great weekend this was. GO CATS!!!
Best Sunday of the year!
Better than the Super Bowl.
I’ve got my schedule ready. A lady who doesn’t care about basketball (not from ‘round here) is taking my shift Friday, so I can watch UofL either build a big lead against Cal and lose at the end, or trail Cal at the half and come back and beat them. After this season, I’m ready for anything! Just glad to be dancing, really. The Freedom Hall finale was my favorite non-tourney game of all time, so at least I have that as a memory this year.
If I’m a number one seed, maybe I don’t want to play Texas so soon, but at most they’re a six seed based on their body of work. I honestly don’t think you guys will have much of a problem with Texas.
Good luck. Let’s meet in the final four. If not on the floor, then for beers.
by don'tshootmei'macard on Mar 14, 2010 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Good luck, don'tshoot. And thanks for your visit.
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