The Big Game

[mhall]

Alright somebody has to do it so I'll get it started. The game being played at Rupp is the tipping point for me therefore I am saying Cats will win by 8 points. It will be close and several lead changes. the first half will feature a Louisville lead maybe even a DD one but the Cats come back in the second half winning.
Louisville has no answer for Randall and WCS will block alot of the drive to the basket attempts by Russ Smith and Chris Jones this will hurt. IF and I do mean IF Louisville can hit 8 to 10 three's Louisville will win and I feel this is the key to the game along with the most important thing rebounding. Louisville has to win the battle on the boards to have a chance in Rupp.

Final score 69 to 61, Kentucky wins and saves alot of people from debating suicide.....

Another side note, Kentucky needs this game way more than Lousiville in my opinion. If they lose at Rupp to Louisville with the given perception of this team by it's fan base and coaches right now it could be very very bad. I am AMAZED at how many Cat fans that are already willing to throw this season in the bucket because they have three losses and are struggling to beat some teams they should be pounding.
They are YOUNG....................................... Real Young

[know1]

It's a toss up for me. I don't think either team is very good this year, but I do think there is more potential for UK to improve as the year goes on.

Louisville has issues with not much of a front court and small guards (although Russ Smith is still a great player).

UK's struggles come obviously from inexperience as well as a coach who is just a recruiter and not much of a game coach. Its guards are terrible defensively as well.

[mhall]

It's a toss up for me. I don't think either team is very good this year, but I do think there is more potential for UK to improve as the year goes on.

Louisville has issues with not much of a front court and small guards (although Russ Smith is still a great player).

UK's struggles come obviously from inexperience as well as a coach who is just a recruiter and not much of a game coach. Its guards are terrible defensively as well.

Don't sleep on Chris Jones, check his stats out it is off the chart good. Both teams will improve and could make noise down the stretch.

[DJD]

I don't see UK winning. UL by 6.

[Fishin is life]

I think both teams were overrated coming into the season and still are. UK's guards couldnt keep the local retirement homes backcourt from getting in the paint, but they should dominate around the rim. I can honestly see this game going either way, and it could come down to UL's backcourt getting into foul trouble, as they are vertically challenged compared to UK's. Russ Smith gets in foul trouble early and turn out the lights. On the flip side, if he goes Russdiculous from outside, turn out the lights the other direction. Whichever team is able to dictate the tempo will win the game. I'm gonna say UL by 6 and pray I'm wrong

[zx150]

Kats by 3. It pains me to say it. The only way The CARDS win is if Blackshear can hit from the outside and SVT has a great game. Which would allow Russ and Jones to free up and do their thing. Speed maybe a factor as much as the kat's size. I think it will be close. As always go CARDS.

Football Miami wins by 14 in not much of a close game. Bridgewater has a great game and goes #2 in the draft.

[mhall]

Kats by 3. It pains me to say it. The only way The CARDS win is if Blackshear can hit from the outside and SVT has a great game. Which would allow Russ and Jones to free up and do their thing. Speed maybe a factor as much as the kat's size. I think it will be close. As always go CARDS.

Football Miami wins by 14 in not much of a close game. Bridgewater has a great game and goes #2 in the draft.

Interesting and I was waiting on someone to bring ''Speed'' into the equation. Alot of talk has been placed on the size of Louisville's guards versus UK's and while that is a factor size doesn't always make or break a game. I see Smith or Jones readily going around either of those Harrison boy's pretty easily. Now the pull up's in the lane or jump shots size will become an issue. Right now I wouldn't trade one Russ Smith for both Harrison kids but thats just me. I hope Montrez Harrell goes all Viking on Blondie.....

Oh and lets not forget that UK plays out of their flippin skull every year against the Cards. The game they played last year in the Yum may have been their most complete game they played all year even in a loss.

[Fishin is life]

Interesting and I was waiting on someone to bring ''Speed'' into the equation. Alot of talk has been placed on the size of Louisville's guards versus UK's and while that is a factor size doesn't always make or break a game. I see Smith or Jones readily going around either of those Harrison boy's pretty easily. Now the pull up's in the lane or jump shots size will become an issue. Right now I wouldn't trade one Russ Smith for both Harrison kids but thats just me. I hope Montrez Harrell goes all Viking on Blondie.....

I dont think Harrell has anything for WCS. He makes his living beating slower bigs down the floor and really struggles to score from outside 5ft. WCS protects the rim and probably wont let him get the bunnies hes used to getting unless WCS has to step up to stop penetration which is very likely to happen. No doubt UL has the speed factor on their side but UKs size might, and i emphasize might, nullify some of their speed and getting to the rim. Heres a bold prediction for ya, whichever Harrison is guarding russ will be on the bench with 2 fouls in the fiirst 10 minutes

[mhall]

I dont think Harrell has anything for WCS. He makes his living beating slower bigs down the floor and really struggles to score from outside 5ft. WCS protects the rim and probably wont let him get the bunnies hes used to getting unless WCS has to step up to stop penetration which is very likely to happen. No doubt UL has the speed factor on their side but UKs size might, and i emphasize might, nullify some of their speed and getting to the rim. Heres a bold prediction for ya, whichever Harrison is guarding russ will be on the bench with 2 fouls in the fiirst 10 minutes

Are you saying Russ will be on the bench or a Harrison, I don't get the bold prediction thing. Also Harrell proved himself tp play MUCH larger against noted bigs down the stretch last year and especially in the final four. I think he's twice the offensive player than Blondie is but I will give Willie his due on the defensive side of the ball. Now given the fact that Harrell has a 7' 2'' wing span and thunder dunks like nobody in college ball Blondie might wanna watch dem fingers, lol...
Now we got some smack talkin rollin....

[Fishin is life]

Are you saying Russ will be on the bench or a Harrison, I don't get the bold prediction thing. Also Harrell proved himself tp play MUCH larger against noted bigs down the stretch last year and especially in the final four. I think he's twice the offensive player than Blondie is but I will give Willie his due on the defensive side of the ball. Now given the fact that Harrell has a 7' 2'' wing span and thunder dunks like nobody in college ball Blondie might wanna watch dem fingers, lol...
Now we got some smack talkin rollin....

I was saying whichever Harrison is guarding Russ will be on the bench in 10 minutes. The bold prediction part was a joke, both Harrisons tend to be a little more than foul prone. Harrells only problem is that he cant score other than on a dunk or layup, and neither can WCS but WCS balls on the defensive end. Im gonna say if Harrell reaches double figures theyll all be on dunks and layups, but i dont see him scoring 10

[mhall]

Ok I re-read the post, you are saying Harrison will be on the bench the bold prediction thing made me think you were saying Smith would be on the bench. I need to pay attention better sometimes, lol..

[mhall]

I was saying whichever Harrison is guarding Russ will be on the bench in 10 minutes. The bold prediction part was a joke, both Harrisons tend to be a little more than foul prone. Harrells only problem is that he cant score other than on a dunk or layup, and neither can WCS but WCS balls on the defensive end. Im gonna say if Harrell reaches double figures theyll all be on dunks and layups, but i dont see him scoring 10

He has improved a little with a 8 to 10 footer but they don't fall with a high percentage but it's much better than last year. What makes him so dangerous is his ability to be around the rim and above it and draws alot of fouls. Stein is a beast around the halo and is a great shot blocker but if he gets caught up in trying to block Harrell on every poss down low he might get in foul trouble. Then Harrell has to make the FT's which is a WHOLE Nother matter in itself, lol...
Louisville has to guard Young from the perimeter to, very important.