If the Cats get to the Final Four...

[tbone.ky]

I can easily see this year's Final Four beating out any previous TV viewing records from past NCAA tournaments (if we go in undefeated). The interesting question is will do you think there will be more viewers cheering for or against UK?

Obviously, the fans of rival schools who follow college basketball will be hoping for us to lose since we've become the "evil empire" of college hoops. But, I would imagine a majority of viewers who watch the NCAA tournament usually don't watch, nor follow, college basketball much until the tournament begins-- you know the office-pool, bracket-filling, type of fan who only watches in March.

So, will the "average" viewer be hoping to see the "evil empire" of college basketball fail? Or, will the "average" viewer tune in unbiased to see if history can be made with going 40-0-- since college bb introduced the shock clock and 3-point shot?



This post was edited on 3/6 11:37 PM by tbone.ky

 

[Players-first-the-only-way]

I think people cheer against us until the final game. Once we make the final, everyone will cheer for history. Except the die hard haters.

 

[Waterview Catfan]

I hope anyone not a true UK fan cheers against us, it will be that much sweeter if we win.

 

[SaguaroCat]

It'll be like duke. When they were ESPN's favorite they gained a lot of fans. But also, there was a huge backlash against all the media hype. No one's not going to not have an opinion. We will be the team everyone really roots for or against.

And let me say,I hope everyone loves us. Nothing would make me happier than to see UK caps wherever I go.

 

[tbone.ky]

Originally posted by Players-first-the-only-way:
I think people cheer against us until the final game. Once we make the final, everyone will cheer for history. Except the die hard haters.

I could see that play out like Superbowl XLII in 2012 with the Giants and Pats. Once the Pats got to the Superbowl, I found myself rooting for them to complete a perfect season.

 

[Bluest Member]

If,If ? What is this doubt?

There is no doubt,Kentucky will not only get to the Final Four,but Win the NCAA Championship all while going 40-0 Undefeated.

 

[zoid1]

even better imagine a UK 39-0 vs Duke 36-3 national title game...

- Cal vs K
- Andrew/Ulis vs Tyus
- Aaron/Booker vs Cook/Jones
- Lyles vs Winslow/Allen
- WCS/Lee vs Amile
- KAT/Dakari vs Okafor/Plumlee

the story lines would be endless and i bet it would generate one of the most watched college basketball games ever.