Todays commentary and links from around the Big Blue Nation. Not as much hand-wringing as I might have expected. No matter the outcome, Kentucky played pretty well, and certainly well enough to win. Some defensive breakdowns, tough shots and calls that didn't go their way hurt the 'Cats, and they just weren't tough enough to overcome that.
Todays links
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Is the ACC a lost cause when it comes to March? :: Beyond The Arc
The Mountain West, based both on the RPI and Ken Pomeroy's ratings, is better than either the SEC or ACC.
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Cats not relying on tired excuses :: Cincinnati.Com
I don't buy the fatigue angle. I think these kids are well conditioned enough that it isn't a factor. -
Bad news: Kentucky has already lost four two-point decisions this year. Until this season, Kentucky had not lost a game by two points since Mississippi State in the 2007 SEC Tournament. Since the 1999-2000 season, the Cats have lost eight two-point games. Four of those have come this year.
I'm ready to chalk this up as karmic payback for all the close games we won last year.
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More after the jump.
- Rush The Court :: Morning Five: 02.07.11 Edition
- Calipari noncommittal on SEC race :: Lexington Herald-Leader
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Now is not time for Kentucky basketball to push panic button :: courier-journal.com
But this loss on Saturday, while disappointing, wasn't the kind of loss that sends a team into a tailspin. And probably shouldn't send its followers into one, either.
Exactly right.
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Did officiating impact UK’s last-shot strategy at Florida? :: Vaught's Views
Larry Vaught accuses official Ted Valentine of "showboating" in the Florida game. I think he has a point, and there is no question that from the angles I saw on replay, the fifth foul on Josh Harrellson was a very bad call. I must have watched that replay 10 times at all speeds.