Big Blue All Stars vs. Villains -- Christian Laettner Stirs Up The Loathing
by Glenn Logan on Oct 11, 2011 8:32 AM EDT
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PrintYou have to admit, the advertisement for this game hits all the right buttons. Any UK fan who remembers the greatest college game ever played will feel definite pangs of anger and frustration at this commercial:
Ouch. Who would have imagined that "The Stomp" would ever be used to promote something UK fans might want to attend? Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction.
The promotion has lots of, well, interesting T-shirts and other apparel for UK fans to enjoy, and this looks like it could be quite a bit of fun. I do hope everyone takes all this "hate" stuff in stride and doesn't go all Harvey Updike on Laettner, but barring that, I think that it should be a good time for all concerned. Rupp Arena might set a new decibel record for boos when Laettner is introduced, but I'm sure he's both expecting and enjoying that prospect.
As you know by now, (King) Rex Chapman will be coaching the Big Blue All Stars, which should include such worthies as Jodie Meeks, DeMarcus Cousins, Brandon Knight, Deandre Liggins, Eric Bledsoe, Chuck Hayes and Josh Harrellson. The Villains may include such notable UK enemies as Terrence Williams, Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer, Kemba Walker, Rudy Gay, Tyler Hansbrough, and Nolan Smith. If I need to tell you where any of these guys played, you aren't paying close enough attention to the Wildcats.
Anyway, the outcome of this game based on the rosters I have seen is very much in doubt, as there is a ton of talent on both sides. But it should be good fun, and just imagine how mad we'll all be if we get Laettner'd again. Let's hope not.
Hat tip: SBNation.com
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I actually said the same thing when I first saw this commercial.
Who would have imagined that “The Stomp” would ever be used to promote something UK fans might want to attend?
Then I said, man he looks really, really old and he really, really should have shaved. ’-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
He does look a bit weatherbeaten in that video. :-)
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not near as "beaten" as I wish he was......lol
I am now and shall forever be the Cat in The Hat, The Artist Formerly Known As ABC!!!
by Greg Alan Edwards on Oct 11, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Heh. I feel you.
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by Glenn Logan on Oct 11, 2011 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
We are insane.
I find it mind boggling that our fan base has supported TWO exhibition games featuring former players in just the last few months.
Don’t get me wrong. I love it, but it really is astonishing how crazy we are.
Sounds familiar.
I think I’ve heard that from a basketball coach somewhere recently … :-)
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wow
I’m a little surprised he copping to the stomp being on purpose. Is anyone else just the tiniest bit worried that he will encounter, oh not violence especially (we’re crazy, but in a good way, not a creepy violent way…right?), but, like, someone will threaten him, or slash his tires or something like that? I really really really hope people are cool (and Laettner has the sense not to go to a bar or anywhere where people might be drinking) because it will be SO EMBARRASSING for UK fans if anything goes down.
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 11, 2011 12:56 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, that was my first thought as well.
I just hope that our fans justify the faith Jeff Sheppard is showing in them.
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99.99% of the fans will
It’s that 0.01% you have to be worried about…
I will say that I have a tiny amount of respect for Laettner agreeing to do this, as well as for the players on the team – I think it shows they have a good sense of humor to be on a Villain team.
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
You're right, of course.
Funny how such a tiny percentage can make it hard on all of the rest of us.
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I'd agree about Laettner also.
He does seem to have a sense of humor about it all. Of course, it all worked out in his favor, too. :-)
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Gotta credit Laettner...
He’s a brave man :-)
Wish I could go. But having to be at work at 8:30 Tuesday morning in Chicago kinda makes it a no-way proposition.
You can put it on the board....YES.
Isn't Rajon playing in this game - I hope he is
A man is nothing more than a summation of his scars!
Not sure.
I thought so, but I didn’t see his name listed on my sources. I wouldn’t bet against it, though.
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it's funny
It’s funny how passionate we realize we are when that man’s name comes up. You know for me, it’s not that shot, that I despise him for. I respect anyone who can make that shot. It was beautiful. It’s the stomp. I mean who does that? I’m a forgiving person, but that stomp is why I despise Duke and why I despise CL. take the stomp out and Duke is just another team that beat us.
by tenken on Oct 12, 2011 10:00 AM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
Yeah.
The stomp was the thing. The shot was great.
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If there's any justice in this world....
He will be ejected after two technical fouls… I would not feel bad at all about contributing to a payoff of refs in this situation.
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