Congrats on the big win yesterday!

[fabcat]

The game that I watched UK guarded the 3 point line by switching everything and not getting caught going under screens. That's why we had a lot of mismatches down low, but Vandy wasn't able to take advantage of them by getting the ball down low. One reason for that was their guards were not getting a clear look at making the post pass, and our guards did a good job of fronting the post. We made Vandy score in ways they were not comfortable with. (That's really good coaching and scouting)

Offensively we spread Vandy and beat them off the dribble. Also, we ran Willis to the corner on same side as Poy and made Vandy choose how to guard both that and the post. They decided to shade to Willis and play Poy straight up. Poy was to quick for Vandy's bigs one on one and he scored at will.

Did Vandy play bad? Yes, but we had something to do with it. Did we play well? Yes, typically you do when you dominate at team like we did Vandy yesterday. The result was a combination of both. Vandy was somewhat fortunate that Willis only made One 3, and that Vandy out scored us by 16 from the line or it could have gotten real ugly.

That's what I saw, but I could be way off base...IDK.

 

[wildcatglenn]

I was very impressed with the Wildcats yesterday. That was the best shooting performance I've seen all year by the Cats or anybody else (mainly inside the arc). Ulis and Murray were unstoppable.

As for us, we obviously played our worst game of the year. We missed layups, open looks from 3, short jumpers, but worst of all, just displayed a total lack of heart. The good thing about basketball is that that one game is just that...

Moving on.

As I've said, if Stallings can't get this group to the NCAA Tourney, he needs to be fired. Hopefully, we'll get our act together though.

Cal is very impressive and as I've told a few of my UK buddies, don't sleep on this team. Ulis and Murray are really good and if they play well on the same day, the Cats are extremely dangerous.

Best of luck and we'll see y'all in Memorial in a few weeks.

I've watched Vandy play several times this yr. This was not their worst game

 

[Friedas_Boss]

I've watched Vandy play several times this yr. This was not their worst game

You are a very poor judge then.

Please let me know what game we played worse?

You won't, because you can't.

 

[KWilt43atbuzz]

Well Griswald one thing is certain your prediction of a 7 pt win by UK was off by 12.

Ulis and Murray are evolving into a world class tandem and they destroyed your team.

But dont feel too bad because its going to happen to alot of UK opponents from here on out.

Now go put your football helmet on and go play in the snow.

 

[Friedas_Boss]

The game that I watched UK guarded the 3 point line by switching everything and not getting caught going under screens. That's why we had a lot of mismatches down low, but Vandy wasn't able to take advantage of them by getting the ball down low. One reason for that was their guards were not getting a clear look at making the post pass, and our guards did a good job of fronting the post. We made Vandy score in ways they were not comfortable with. (That's really good coaching and scouting)

Offensively we spread Vandy and beat them off the dribble. Also, we ran Willis to the corner on same side as Poy and made Vandy choose how to guard both that and the post. They decided to shade to Willis and play Poy straight up. Poy was to quick for Vandy's bigs one on one and he scored at will.

Did Vandy play bad? Yes, but we had something to do with it. Did we play well? Yes, typically you do when you dominate at team like we did Vandy yesterday. The result was a combination of both. Vandy was somewhat fortunate that Willis only made One 3, and that Vandy out scored us by 16 from the line or it could have gotten real ugly.

That's what I saw, but I could be way off base...IDK.

You said the same thing I did (roundaboutly), VU played bad and UK played well, hence the margin of victory.

Had we played well and UK played poorly, the result would have been opposite.

 

[Friedas_Boss]

Well one thing is certain your 7 win by UK was off by 12.

What does that mean?

 

[Xception]

How is it a big win ? Vandy is not good this year , not ranked and a sub .500 team in conference at 3-4 . I take it the only consideration for it being a big win is that the op wanted to win this game . To UK fans this was not a big win , UK did what they were supposed to do . Would have been a big win for Vandy , instead losing Super Bowls like the Bills .

 

[Bungalow Bill]

That makes no sense.

Then you should understand it completely.

 

[BBUK]

I love your fanbase. Always pure gold.

You're too wise for this site, please leave before you are polluted..

 

[BBUK]

Is Auburn better than Kentucky? Did Auburn beat UK because they are better?

Or....

Did Auburn play well and UK play poorly?

You already know the answer, but I'd like you type it out.

Is LSU double digits better than UK?

Apparently Vandy isn't......

 

[CatFanInTheBathtub]

You are a very poor judge then.

Please let me know what game we played worse?

You won't, because you can't.

arkansas. 25 turnovers. More than twice as many as you has against Uk. Dayton and Baylor arguable, as well as Lsu

 

[CatFanInTheBathtub]

You're too wise for this site, please leave before you are polluted..

Bigbluespectacle you liked this post........dude he was being sarcastic.

 

[IL Wildcat]

I haven't read the entire thread as yet but it's very entertaining. Here's what I'll say. Friedas Boss was probably still stinging from that loss when he started this thread. The OP was mostly true but just said from the pov of a guy who is a bit ticked off at his own team, and probably not enjoying feeling like he should come make this post after spending the days before the game posting multiple times here. So that post was a little bit of a backhanded compliment. I understand that, though. I'd be the same way. Nobody likes to lose.

Regarding the game itself, I agree that Kentucky played a great game. I also agree that Vandy didn't play well. Clearly UK had much to do with that. As I said in scouting Vandy, their offense begins with their point guard and depends greatly on their excellent 3pt shooting. UK made Baldwin's life miserable in this game and their 3pt defense picked up where it left off against Arkansas. It wasn't that Vandy was missing a bunch of shots, it's that UK just wasn't giving them many looks.

As for UK's offense in this game, the aggressiveness carried over once again from the Arkansas game. Though the Cats aren't a great shooting team, the ability of Ulis, and also Murray and Briscoe as well, to breakdown a zone has prevented teams from being able to play zone to stop dribble penetration.

Bottom line: this was a dominating win that actually could have been much worse had the officials not spent so much time trying to level the playing field with their foul calls. It could have easily been a 25-30 pt win.

I like to cut Friedas Boss (formerly crazyvandyfan) a break. He's passionate but harmless.

 

[BBUK]

Bigbluespectacle you liked this post........dude he was being sarcastic.

I didn't hurt your feelings did I?

 

[CatFanInTheBathtub]

I didn't hurt your feelings did I?

No...I was telling Frieda's defender that you were being sarcastic in saying he was too wise for this site. If you weren't then I question your ability to judge wisdom.

 

[Hoskins91]

You said the same thing I did (roundaboutly), VU played bad and UK played well, hence the margin of victory.

Had we played well and UK played poorly, the result would have been opposite.

You all have lost 8 games already. Maybe it's time to accept that you just aren't that good.

 

[BBUK]

No...I was telling Frieda's defender that you were being sarcastic in saying he was too wise for this site. If you weren't then I question your ability to judge wisdom.

Thanks you were definitely correct. Be good...

 

[Jamal Mercer]

I had always assumed FB was the guy formerly known as CrazyVandyfan.

I'm not one to jump on opposing fans but I remember he was insufferable a couple years ago when they were decent.

Simply put, UK dominated Vandy in every facet of the game. Baldwin is nowhere near Ulis (the best PG in the SEC).

 

[fabcat]

You said the same thing I did (roundaboutly), VU played bad and UK played well, hence the margin of victory.

Had we played well and UK played poorly, the result would have been opposite.

I gave the reason why. Not sure you acknowledge why VU played or appeared to play bad. That is why most probably reacted the way they did to your post.

Yes, If UK had not taken away what Vandy wanted to do offensively, then it probably would have been a different score.

 

[ShadowFromHomewardBound]

I know you sucked.....you were forced to.

You're being kind of a prick to the guy. You hoping to get some "likes?" Impress some posters? Cause that ain't happening

 

[Wall2Boogie]

That was a good win we need to build confidence for kansas

 

[BBUK]

I haven't read the entire thread as yet but it's very entertaining. Here's what I'll say. Friedas Boss was probably still stinging from that loss when he started this thread. The OP was mostly true but just said from the pov of a guy who is a bit ticked off at his own team, and probably not enjoying feeling like he should come make this post after spending the days before the game posting multiple times here. So that post was a little bit of a backhanded compliment. I understand that, though. I'd be the same way. Nobody likes to lose.

Regarding the game itself, I agree that Kentucky played a great game. I also agree that Vandy didn't play well. Clearly UK had much to do with that. As I said in scouting Vandy, their offense begins with their point guard and depends greatly on their excellent 3pt shooting. UK made Baldwin's life miserable in this game and their 3pt defense picked up where it left off against Arkansas. It wasn't that Vandy was missing a bunch of shots, it's that UK just wasn't giving them many looks.

As for UK's offense in this game, the aggressiveness carried over once again from the Arkansas game. Though the Cats aren't a great shooting team, the ability of Ulis, and also Murray and Briscoe as well, to breakdown a zone has prevented teams from being able to play zone to stop dribble penetration.

Bottom line: this was a dominating win that actually could have been much worse had the officials not spent so much time trying to level the playing field with their foul calls. It could have easily been a 25-30 pt win.

I like to cut Friedas Boss (formerly crazyvandyfan) a break. He's passionate but harmless.

He likes you too....sorry..had to do it...

 

[hotelblue]

vandy gonna miss the tourney for the fourth straight year. and they've never done anything in the tournament. besides owning them, what is there worth looking at. we know the answer. which is what makes Frieda's threads virtual flames.

 

[ThroughBlue]

A clock is right twice a day.

Well done.

11-8 shows you are a pretender.

 

[BBUK]

vandy gonna miss the tourney for the fourth straight year. and they've never done anything in the tournament. besides owning them, what is there worth looking at. we know the answer. which is what makes Frieda's threads virtual flames.

But, but,... Vandy is a good team, er, a a great team, their coach is great, ah, er..thinks he's great, but, they're smart, and have many ah er genius's..they have to be great, ah er good(er) right? Vandy is an intellectual school mind you...they will be the first to tell you that. They are not only better off, they are better than you. (I have been there, done that and refused to attend that school.) I'm not too old to change... "I'll stay in my own low class...indefinitely..."-RC

Note; My thoughts on Vandy in a nutshell, yes I may be a little prejudiced against Vandy but it is with cause and is an educated assessment via visiting the joint a few times. It's not what it's cracked up to be...

 

[hotelblue]

But, but,... Vandy is a good team, er, a a great team, their coach is great, ah, er..thinks he's great, but, they're smart, and have many ah er genius's..they have to be great, ah er good(er) right? Vandy is an intellectual school mind you...they will be the first to tell you that. They are not only better off, they are better than you. (I have been there, done that and refused to attend that school.) I'm not too old to change... "I'll stay in my own low class...indefinitely..."-RC

Note; My thoughts on Vandy in a nutshell, yes I may be a little prejudiced against Vandy but it is with cause and is an educated assessment via visiting the joint a few times. It's not what it's cracked up to be...

besides your experience their fan's confidence has never matched the trophy case. any vandy fan i've met has the same naive confidence. they're a fantastic school, but that's where it ends.

 

[BBUK]

besides your experience their fan's confidence has never matched the trophy case. any vandy fan i've met has the same naive confidence. they're a fantastic school, but that's where it ends.

I'm not much on changing other people's posts but if you'd have stated; they think they are a fantastic school but that's where it ends I'd have liked your post a couple times if possible. Schools change and it's been a while for me but the taste of their gall still reeks from past visits. They are not much in my estimation. The several times I have interacted with their graduates substantiates my assessments. (Noting that I know that not all people are the same and I don't judge all by the actions of the few I can still affirm I have no use for Vandy as a school...) Be Good

 

[Friedas_Boss]

vandy gonna miss the tourney for the fourth straight year. and they've never done anything in the tournament. besides owning them, what is there worth looking at. we know the answer. which is what makes Frieda's threads virtual flames.

Lets see what happens in Memorial.

 

[Friedas_Boss]

11-8 shows you are a pretender.

I agree, rough year.

 

[IL Wildcat]

H

He likes you too....sorry..had to do it...

Haha! No worries. I had it coming.

 

[ThroughBlue]

I agree, rough year.

How do you see you guys finishing out? How many losses do you think eliminates you from the dance

 

[JC for 3]

Vandy is simply annoying to me...not really a hateable SEC foe. They bring a smile to my face when they beat the likes of Florida, Tennessee, etc. in their goofy gym. UK is now 141 - 46 against them all time. Losing to them (rare as it is) is like watching the ending of a 'Revenge of the Nerds' movie, but it's ok... we simply beat them to much to sweat these guys, so I'm not really sure what all the fuss is about here towards this Vandy poster.

 

[Friedas_Boss]

How do you see you guys finishing out? How many losses do you think eliminates you from the dance

If we play like we did Saturday, we'll finish 0-12 (11-20 overall).

If we play like we played the three prior games, we'll have a good shot to finish 9-3 / 8-4. 20-11 or 19-12 means we are in the NCAA Tournament and some low seed is going to be very angry that they drew us early.

I think we pull it off and make the Dance, but as bad as we played Saturday, it wouldn't surprise me to see us just quit and tank the rest of the year (obviously, I hope not).

5 losses (including SEC Tourney) and we are bubble, but probably in. 6 losses and we are toast.

 

[kyjeff1]

If we play like we did Saturday, we'll finish 0-12 (11-20 overall).

If we play like we played the three prior games, we'll have a good shot to finish 9-3 / 8-4. 20-11 or 19-12 means we are in the NCAA Tournament and some low seed is going to be very angry that they drew us early.

I think we pull it off and make the Dance, but as bad as we played Saturday, it wouldn't surprise me to see us just quit and tank the rest of the year (obviously, I hope not).

5 losses (including SEC Tourney) and we are bubble, but probably in. 6 losses and we are toast.

What's Vandy's best win? At 19-12 you better hope they have some bigtime wins.

 

[CatFanInTheBathtub]

I agree, rough year.

You just don't get it regarding your program. 11-8 is not a rough year for you it's par for the course. Stallings has had 11, 15, 15, 18, 10, 14, 13, 12, 8, 12, 9, 11, 11, 17, 16, and 14 losses in his years there. On pace for double digits again.

 

[Friedas_Boss]

What's Vandy's best win? At 19-12 you better hope they have some bigtime wins.

Meh, that's stuff that 77 year old / out of touch talking heads say.

There are 68 teams in the field and SMU doesn't get a bid (so that bumps the number of at larges up even more). If this were a field of 64, I'd say we needed 20 wins, but playing the schedule we have played, 19-12 should be good enough according to people who are much smarter than I am.

Best win?

Ask me after the year. We get A&M twice, Florida twice, UK and Texas, plus several other mediocre road games, which if we win, will really help our road/neutral record.

In a nutshell, our best wins will be 2 or 3 of the above to get to 8-4 or 9-3. We'll have a ton of decent wins and no bad losses. Weird resume, but we shall see.

This isn't your daddy's field of 64 (but for some reason, people forget how easy it is to get in now).

 

[Friedas_Boss]

You just don't get it regarding your program. 11-8 is not a rough year for you it's par for the course. Stallings has had 11, 15, 15, 18, 10, 14, 13, 12, 8, 12, 9, 11, 11, 17, 16, and 14 losses in his years there. On pace for double digits again.

You should try anger management.

Calm down, this is entertainment, now war.

 

[hotelblue]

Lets see what happens in Memorial.

it's better to reply when you have something pertinent to say. your reply is neither here nor there concerning my initial statements. so you're not really even responding. win or lose in your opera house, uk still owns vandy, and vandy will still have no final fours.

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

You're being kind of a prick to the guy. You hoping to get some "likes?" Impress some posters? Cause that ain't happening

I took his comments that way. Don't care about likes but got lots of them in the thread, 8 actually. I suppose you like people who give backhanded compliments to you? I doubt it. Are you of those millenials who believes everyone should get a trophy for participation? You may want to look at basic profiles before making statements like that. I've been here for nearly 11 years. Who am I worried about impressing?

 

[UK till Death]

CVF is completely harmless...

Just like Vandy.

I do, however, remember what an annoying douche he was back when vandy was "good"...

He's still the same douche, he's just forced to tone it down around here because his teams have been mediocre at best. That's why he's forced to resort to the backhanded crap...