I give Cincinnati 5 minutes. Kentucky is way too physical and big.
They've held on well. Kentucky is not shooting well, at the moment, though.
Isn't their season FG percentage average at best this season?
My buddy, who is a die-hard fan, says they've been one of the better 3pt shooting teams this. I'll check some stats. But they normally hit those shots in the paint.
They are 40 in FG%
So if there's a weakness on the team that's it then right? lol
Aka efficient teams that can shoot ala Michigan prior years and Wisky this year could do some damage?
How could it be average at best? It's a number. It's either average or it's not.
How can "off" be a direction?
It's short for shut the fuck up. In case you have a snarky question for that one too.
what she said.
Kentucky is landlocked. It won't be kept at bay
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Cincy too athletic. If they stay out of foul trouble, they'll be there.
I'm enjoying it...
But it can't last.
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I'm really excited for Calipari's typical lecture with the reporter at the half. Go Bearcats.
half time interview was an effective display of dick-headedness. I didn't think she was being overly negative - they were both valid questions. It not like she was some sniper, she was the softball halftime questions lady. Geez Cal? Didn't quite get his defensiveness there.
about what it would do to my bracket, I would love to see Kentucky get knocked off. Doesn't matter who does it, as long as somebody does.
I'm with you. I picked them in my bracket because cash is on the line, but screw it - I just can't root for them.
March 22nd, 2015 at 12:59 AM ^
Even if it was ND?
Great game and atmosphere. Hopefully it keeps up.
Kentucky fans are obnoxious and their team is overrated.
Can one who is 35-0 really be that overrated?
Coach Brown did said they would make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. Apart from stuff like that I haven't seen too much that tells me they are overrated. Kentucky didn't play the best first half while the Bearcats did and yet the Bearcats are down by seven.
I wouldn't say that UK would make the playoffs, but I think they could beat the 76ers, Lakers, Celtics and Knicks... Those teams are filled with D-leaguers, which I think would be the floor for many on UK's team this year...
If UK is equatable to the D-league then is it that wrong of a statement to say they can beat NBA teams?
to the D-league isn't the same thing. The NBA is the cream of the crop, a crop that keeps adding to itself every year from the best college teams and pro teams from around the world. UK is a great college team but they would get beat by even the bottom dwellers of the league, or at least that's where my money would be.
that Cauley-Stein facial was vicious.
I'm guessing people here would rather see Kentucky's demise rather than witness them accomplish an impressive feat.
Only team I actively rooted for perfection was the 07 Pats, partially because of Brady and me being an Eagles fan.
If it were any other coach, I feel like I would be rooting for said team...Calipari is just idk...
my depressed feelings for Michigan losses but that Super Bowl loss was a gut punch.
fuck them
Given that their coach is a two-time proven cheater and openly pitches his program as a one-year way station to the NBA, yeah, I have a hard time rooting for them.
I'm not going to debate the cheating at UMASS and Memphis, but to my knowledge UK hasn't been reported since Calipari arrived, whereas UNC, Syracuse, UConn, UCLA have had notable scandals. The man could possibly be the best at covering his dirty laundry (which I think is the case, based on what I've heard from friends). Also, almost all of his main players returned from last year, and I doubt that he is hardly the only coach who tells recruits that they can use their program as a springboard to the NBA. Why wouldn't he? His players get to play for one of the most storied basketball programs, gain wide-spread media exposure, and compete with some of the best players in the nation. The man might be a scum-bag, which I think he probably is, but some of the hate (understandable after the Harrison dagger last year) is a bit irrational, as should be expected on a sports blog.
Syracuse's cheating was widespread for a decade, UNC's for two.
The NCAA is slow and usually requires a whistle blower from within the organization.
And we know they're hilariously skirting things, like with that hilarious "dorm."
Honestly, I kind of want to see the undefeated season just because I don't know if I will get a chance to see one again. Same reason I rooted for the Pats before. I don't like Kentucky but it would be cool to see.
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The imaginary foul discrepency will decide the game, I'm sure.
it was fun while it lasted.
Welp good try. Regroup at halftime, still in this.
Cinci let themselves get sped up and away from what was obviously their plan. Bad shots mean fast break chances and that's where Kentucky's ridiculous athleticism overcomes their terrible coaching.
It has been a fun after of basketball yet again so far - rather nice to see UCLA find a spot in the Sweet 16 when they were a controversial pick to be here at all, and although I can see Kentucky likely pulling away in this one, this seems like a tougher matchup for them (though Cincy doesn't really have the size and isn't quite that physical) so it should be interesting all the same.
Speaking of Kentucky, they are winning right now with a 37.93% eFG% right now, less than Cincy's 46.15%. The difference statistically has been that Kentucky has been to the line 11 times and made nine of them.
Steve Alford... that guy... yeah...
I really hope someone can beat kentucky, but I don't see it.
As long as it is Wisconsin or Arizona--I need the Wildcats to generate some points for me before they get knocked out.
When is the last time Kentucky played a top 10 team? They haven't played a Duke, Virginia, or Notre Dame. I think they can definitely be had.
I maintain that the odds on favorite for this year's national title is "VACATED" as Calipari has shown himself to be a master of getting his past accomplishments vacated
talk and had them taking an early exit against SMU. I'm sure that served to motivate them - I should have taken that into consideration when I made my pick - and they looked pretty good against UAB. They better not beat Gonzaga or they will single handedly ruin my bracket.
Me too
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To be fair, UCLA should have lost to SMU and got lucky ISU lost. So far they haven't really proven much. Just been extremely lucky
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sorry but ucla didnt deserve the win against smu and got lucky as shit UAB was their second round matchup.
UAB's performance is one of the reasons (the other being a busted bracket) why I hate Cinderella's who play very well one round to knock out a top team, and then choke in their next game against relatively equal opposition. Which allows teams like UCLA to advance even further.
I had ucla vs. iowa in the sweet 16. So I'm gonna pay myself on the back of it comes true.