But as a UC (since 1958) and UK fan (since 1966), I’ve always rooted AGAINST U of L.

Cards beat UC more often than not. But UK beats U of L more often than not.

And 40 Year almost put down his guard for a second there, but quickly recovered by touting all-time matchup records. There’s something about the consistency of the conversation with you guys that I enjoy.

Best of luck in conference play, until we join the SEC.

I for one have never “hated” Louisville, but for most of my lifetime UL played in the MAC, and was always trying for the big time. But the rivalry goes further than basketball, I prefer Keeneland to Churchhill Downs. I prefer the town of Lexington to the city of Louisville, etc.

and this goes back to when the two towns wanted to be the Capitol of the state, for there is surely no other reason for Frankfort to have the honor, than neither town could abide taking second place to the other.
I have always been happy to root for UL, as long as they weren’t playing UK. But I must admit a bit of animosity since Rick decided he had to leave Kentucky for its various shortcomings, only to decide that he could tolerate coming back to Louisville. Now that ticks me off. But given the choice, I’ll take Cal, so we came out ahead. :-)

Al (Cat fan in Canada)