Kentucky vs Louisville...The Sweet Sixteen...

[know1]

I think Louisville is the better team, but I don't think they match-up well with UK at all. In other words, I think Louisville has/had a better chance to win the Championship, but I give the edge to UK in this one game.

Too much size at every position for UK, and their rebounding is awesome. It's the only consistent strength they've had all year.

I will agree that if Louisville is hitting 3s (or if UK is missing a lot of them), I give the edge back to Louisville.

As to the fouls, there's no doubt that Pitino coaches them to push the envelope of hand checking on the dribble. They see what they can get away with, and their strategy is to adapt to the refs call. If the refs are calling it loose (i.e. not following the letter of the rule and letting them put their hands on people), then Louisville's press is a lot more effective. UK gets away with hand fouls as well at times, but the difference is theirs are usually on offense. They like to push off to create space and it bothers me to see it. I don't think the refs have called them enough on it.

[elnutsmalljaws]

Cats win 75-65. Harrison twins have been playing lights out trying to get to the Final Four in their home state and Randle is a beast inside trying to do the same. Andrew is making very good decisions, Aaron is shooting the ball better than he has all year. I think shutting down Hancock is key because he seems to make a lot of timely 3's. Russ will have a hard time dealing with the size if Andrew. Kentucky has the size and body advantsge on the inside as well. All this and I haven't mentioned Young and Poythress. Kentucky are not a bunch of Freshmen anymore. If this game was Sunday, only 2 days after Wichita St, then an emotional letdown maybe. But with it Friday to get over WS and focus on U of L, I give the Cats the edge. The guys on Louisvilke have a ring. The guys on Kentucky want a ring, NBA draft and vindication for how the season went. Edge Cats

[psprowler]

Uk 54
UofL 52

Fouls UK 25, UofL 22
Free throws UK 14-25, UofL 11-19
FG% UK 38, UofL 32
3pt fg UK 2 of 12, UofL 5 of 23

I predict a clunker. To the guy that paid way too much for my tickets...enjoy.

[MrSplitshot]

Uk 54
UofL 52

Fouls UK 25, UofL 22
Free throws UK 14-25, UofL 11-19
FG% UK 38, UofL 32
3pt fg UK 2 of 12, UofL 5 of 23

I predict a clunker. To the guy that paid way too much for my tickets...enjoy.

That looks ugly....but it's beautiful to me. LOL

A win is a win.

I'll take it.

[DJD]

Lville by 8.

[MrSplitshot]

I'm wound up tighter than an 8 day clock....

[TrackerMike]

I hope everyone keeps it civil and remembers that it is just a game and they are, for the most part, just kids. That being said "GO CATS"!!!
I am a KY fan, but I pull for UL when they are not playing UK. Shoot, I even had a shirt made that says in red on the front, "I am a Cards fan, you know it's true", and on the back in blue it says,"But if you cut me, I Bleed BLUE!!!"

GO CATS

[kentuckykingfisher]

Ill be leaving around 5 to head up to indy. already getting pumped for this epic battle. hell might even catch the end of the Tennessee and michingan game.

[know1]

Ill be leaving around 5 to head up to indy. already getting pumped for this epic battle. hell might even catch the end of the Tennessee and michingan game.

Good luck. From what I hear, you won't be in the stadium by tip-off if you leave at 5.

Disclaimer: This is just what I heard and I do not know it for a fact.

[kentuckykingfisher]

Good luck. From what I hear, you won't be in the stadium by tip-off if you leave at 5.

Disclaimer: This is just what I heard and I do not know it for a fact.

That's what we've been hearing too.... On the road as we as I write this. Hopefully all goes well

[Moveon]

The game will start in shortly. Get your beer and wings ready guys. It's almost show time!

[TrackerMike]

What a game!!!!! Go CATS!!!!!!!