Velcro Fly
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That's what they said the last 5 times
The team that really dominated them was St. Joseph's. Just couldn't close it out at the end. And once it went to OT there was no way they were winning.
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The team that really dominated them was St. Joseph's. Just couldn't close it out at the end. And once it went to OT there was no way they were winning.
Man-is-Obsolete
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Only thing I will say in defense of Calipari is that until he is caught doing something at UK, no one can say he is cheating. If anything that guy is probably doing everything he can to avoid cheating because of the scrutiny he surely must be under.
The guy is a great facilitator of talent, he has proven he can take young people and get them to play together and better their chances at the next level. He probably doesn't even have to ask for most of the best recruits in the country.
PS. Yes I am a UK fan, and am fully prepared for this to change no one's opinion. lol
The guy is a great facilitator of talent, he has proven he can take young people and get them to play together and better their chances at the next level. He probably doesn't even have to ask for most of the best recruits in the country.
PS. Yes I am a UK fan, and am fully prepared for this to change no one's opinion. lol
The thing is that i don't see how it is possible for stuff not to leak if something dirty is going on. Just look at UNC the last few years. Like every two weeks dirt is leaking out of there. There is no such thing as a secret anymore when you are that high profile.
The only thing since Cal has been at UK was Bledsoe's transcript being illegally leaked to the press. Not even a specific verifiable rumor or anything, just vague innuendo and mudslinging.
unknownstranger
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The reason I hate Calipari is he always tries to act like the victim. He kept complaining during the season to media about how hard it is for freshmen to work together as if to be an excuse for if they fail. He's the one that recruited arguably the best recruitment class of all time and he acts like it's a struggle he didn't prepare for.
I get why this annoys people, but I've never felt that he wants pity for himself. My take has always been that it's more about trying to protect his players and deflate some of the hype. So if they come out and aren't as great as the media said they would be, people don't go totally nuts. Sometimes he doesn't have to, like in 2010 or the title team in 2012, but other times it takes freshmen a while to really get comfortable with the college game (2011 and this year).
I also think the letdown of last year has brought out more of that than usual. We had a great recruiting class last year and were ranked in the top 5 preseason, yet we all know how that team turned out.
Man-is-Obsolete
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I always take those "complaints" as he is publicly challenging his players, and he wants to create a bit of a bunker mentality. If you listen to his show he likes to be completely open about his team, and that includes talking about his frustration with certain players and/or the entire team. It's unorthodox, but it is obviously effective in motivating his players.
Yeah, he challenged James Young at the presser last week after the Michigan game. Just straight up said he wasn't playing up to his potential. And then tonight the kid leads us in scoring, grabs 5 boards, 2 steals, and goes 6 for 7 at the line.
Losing to an 8 seed and blowing the chance to face a 7 seed for the national championship is the most Wisconsin thing ever.
Was watching the replay, damn that missed travel at the end would have loomed large if Wisconson won. That bank at the end was just a few inches on the backboard from angling in, too.
Was watching the replay, damn that missed travel at the end would have loomed large if Wisconson won. That bank at the end was just a few inches on the backboard from angling in, too.
RellyRell28
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Man this loss still stings. We were so close and it was very winnable. Too many stupid turnovers int he second half. Gasser not playing up on Harrison. I hope they learn from this year and become stronger next year.
NaturalHigh
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NaturalHigh
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Oh man. I am starting to get anxious.
anotherVegan
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I'll be rooting for Kentucky tonight. My Gators fell asleep on Saturday.
SEC SEC
Hell. No.
UConn all the way.
It isn't happening though. Kentucky is winning this whole thing, and I could not be more bitter.
johnny_park
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UCONN will lose by at least 10.
lazybones18
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since most people are picking Kentucky, I'm gonna root for UConn
zyxwvu4321
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Email from a UConn RA:
Not pictured: His beret.
Not pictured: His beret.
Man, that guy seems like a peach.
Hasphat'sAnts
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Derek the RA is the Drake of RAs.
nillapuddin
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Babes
Basketball
National Championships
lets do this.
Basketball
National Championships
lets do this.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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:lol Wait, one of the players got injured in the dogpile when celebrating. Damn.
nillapuddin
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Im trying really hard not to let the nerves get to me
For one of the first times in my life, Ive went into every game saying "we are going to win"
...and actually believing it, Im a closet pessimist, but this team, I believe in them.
For one of the first times in my life, Ive went into every game saying "we are going to win"
...and actually believing it, Im a closet pessimist, but this team, I believe in them.
2012 nonwithstanding because they were so dominant, I knew they would win
Grover Cleveland
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Fuck UConn
PotatoeMasher
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Holy lord god. The scene here in San Francisco is nuts.
Cats.
Cats.
Fuck Kensucky.
Pollux
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When's Florida playing?
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Hmmm, never though I'd see the day where I'm actually rooting for UConn to win. I sure hope they do. I can't stand either of them, but UConn is the lesser of two evils.
lazybones18
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hey there Slick Willy
Pollux
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That's about as sad as Indiana making a shrine for that Wofford shot.
Sad thing is thinking I care what a Kentucky fan thinks. I know I'd put our boys up against yours any day.
Mac the KNife
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Fuck everyone.
Popcorn boxes ftw :lol
Pollux
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Then you should have beaten UCONN
Pollux
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Apparently. And yes, the musical selection is ruining the mood
Pff, those Aaron Harrison shots proved that there is no God. No way he would let that shit happen twice.
Pollux
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I don't believe you.
You're right, it proves there is a god because it happened 3 times. Trinity. Boom. Proof.
bucknuticus
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Know its a UK crowd when Bush getting a roar.
:lol nah forreal. Don't get me wrong, my stomach already hurts from nerves. I want to win. But I'm happy with this season already. Would have never expected a title game run this year before a few weeks ago.
Pollux
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True. Yeah I'm not going to be devastated but a loss would bother me for a while. Not anything crazy, but just eat at me.
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