Props to the Cards

[jcb]

Or, according to Sherwin-Williams, "Gladiola".

[HURRICANEBOB]

I was pleasantly surprised and impressed my the maturity, civility, professionalism of the young men on both teams. With so much on the line, no outbursts, no temper tantrums, just pure sports etiquette. Two very well disciplined groups of players. Great game, just sorry they both could not have won. But both teams in my mind rank as winners because of their conduct.

[DJD]

Heck that was an awesome game!!! The cards showed class when they helped MKG get up after a foul.....we all commented on the act. The state of Kentucky should be proud.

[MrSplitshot]

I was pleasantly surprised and impressed my the maturity, civility, professionalism of the young men on both teams. With so much on the line, no outbursts, no temper tantrums, just pure sports etiquette. Two very well disciplined groups of players. Great game, just sorry they both could not have won. But both teams in my mind rank as winners because of their conduct.

Just goes to show that the rivalry means so much more to the fans than the kids on the court...


Now, I wish the idiots burning couches on UK campus right now would take notes on how to act. First off, we still have a game to win...and second, this aint Morgantown WV.

[bplgocards]

Just goes to show that the rivalry means so much more to the fans than the kids on the court...


Now, I wish the idiots burning couches on UK campus right now would take notes on how to act. First off, we still have a game to win...and second, this aint Morgantown WV.

First, congrats to UK, the better team won tonight. The kids on the team this year all carry themselves with class, so its hard not to feel good for them even though the cards lost. 2nd, its unfortunate that some UK fans don't know how to carry themselves and are trying to overtake west virginia as the most classless fans in the USA. Act like you've been there before....

[zx150]

First, congrats to UK, the better team won tonight. The kids on the team this year all carry themselves with class, so its hard not to feel good for them even though the cards lost. 2nd, its unfortunate that some UK fans don't know how to carry themselves and are trying to overtake west virginia as the most classless fans in the USA. Act like you've been there before....

100% agree

[MrSplitshot]

Back in '98 when I was on campus at UK, we had the sense to at least wait until we had actually won the Title Game to start celebrating in the streets...and even then, I don't remember burning couches and flipping cars. Although our mayor, Sugar-Britches Gray, says we did about $40K in property damage back then...so we must have done something.

Ah well...GO CATS!!!!!

And I'll tell you, not that I was harboring much hate for Rick Pitino before...but I actually think he was quite classy in his pre-game interview with Coach Cal and Jim Rome. I thought his post-game comments were classy. Making the remark that he and his team were pulling for UK to win it all and bring the trophy back to the state was a classy comment. As much as the fanbase and the media wants to believe that Pitino and Cal hate each other's guts, they didn't really act like it in the interview. Maybe it was for the cameras...or maybe the media likes to exaggerate that? (I know, hard to believe that the media would ever stretch the truth.)

Regardless, I thought both Louisville and Kentucky coaches and players acted in a manner that they can be proud of - Good show for the bluegrass.

[bplgocards]

Back in '98 when I was on campus at UK, we had the sense to at least wait until we had actually won the Title Game to start celebrating in the streets...and even then, I don't remember burning couches and flipping cars. Although our mayor, Sugar-Britches Gray, says we did about $40K in property damage back then...so we must have done something.

Ah well...GO CATS!!!!!

And I'll tell you, not that I was harboring much hate for Rick Pitino before...but I actually think he was quite classy in his pre-game interview with Coach Cal and Jim Rome. I thought his post-game comments were classy. Making the remark that he and his team were pulling for UK to win it all and bring the trophy back to the state was a classy comment. As much as the fanbase and the media wants to believe that Pitino and Cal hate each other's guts, they didn't really act like it in the interview. Maybe it was for the cameras...or maybe the media likes to exaggerate that? (I know, hard to believe that the media would ever stretch the truth.)

Regardless, I thought both Louisville and Kentucky coaches and players acted in a manner that they can be proud of - Good show for the bluegrass.

I think the media just wants to find contraversy anywhere they can. The cats will probably not really be tested by Kansas, probably win by 12.

[redneckshadrap]

A well fought game by both teams.

Like I said in an earlier post....The Cards lose no one that matters. They will be back in force in November.

I hope the idiots go to jail that set the fires...

[mhall]

Very classy comments here fellas I feel the same way.
UofL missed 16 dunks and or layups right at the rim....Why it's simple..Anthony Davis. He completely changes the game and scares the Hell out of a driver to the basket.
Great game and Kentucky won with class. This is a nice bunch of kids on that team. Still not a Teugue fan but like the rest of the guys alot.

Two really good things about Anthony Davis.
One, he is a great kid with insane skills
Second....After this year Louisville will never have to face him again....

[MrSplitshot]

Louisville will be right back next year with everyone...wouldn't surprise me at all to see them make another run...

Kentucky will likely have the #1 class...again...and be loaded. But, so much of it rides on the personalities of the kids and how they gel with each other. This year for UK is a special mix. It'll be a crap shoot every year as to whether we have something special, or 5 guys who each think they're the bomb. Coach Cal will be grey-headed in about 2 more seasons - Bank on it.

[Chubminnow]

I was pretty surprised at the rioting in Lexington...like Splitshot said...I too would have thought any sort of hell raisin' like that would have come only IF they beat Kansas. Oh well...alcohol takes control sometimes I guess. That was full out hell raisin' too, cars turned over, fires set, etc...saw several on the news who couldn't hold their britches up where they belong...so if it wasn't alcohol then it was just their own mindset to blame (yep, I judge a book by that saggin' pants cover everytime).

But what a great game!! Louisville ain't got nothin' to be ashamed of at all, they gave the Cats all they wanted...and I gaurantee they had all Cat fans on the edge of their seats. I don't know much about the game, other than what a full court press looks like...but I remember one announcer saying he didn't know what kind of zone or match-up offense (or defense) the Cards were playing at one point, said he couldn't tell, lol...Louisville did look like they playing scrappy during parts of the game...but one things for sure, they gave the Cats all they wanted and the Cards will be back in their face in the fall.

Now...with all this said...come on Cats bring that trophy home! I've never watched Kansas play, I suppose they're pretty good because of how far they've gone in the tournament. Guess we'll find out.

Go Cats!