Obviously Louisville isn’t a great team but they have had close games with some top teams. Overall I think UK wins but I hope they don’t go in there and act like they already won before the game even starts.
Kentucky should not underestimate Louisville
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If we don't run them out of their gym I will be shocked. I watched the Pepperdine game and UL looks awful although Pepperdine was even worse.
We all know teams like Louisville love to get hot against Kentucky lol. I’m sure they will win but at the same time we should treat every team we play like they are elite
Cats by 15. Would have been bigger but they are going to take it easy on Kenny
There's absolutely no reason to not run them out of the gym. You have full squad back minus Big Z, you are playing an opponent that is hated rival, and you should have more fans in their gym. Kenny or not, this should be a 20+ win. I'm all for getting the W any means necessary, but there's just absolutely 0 reason this game should be difficult based on who you just beat on a neutral court and fact this environment should be favorable for Kentucky and at worst neutral based on how Louisville fans currently view their program.
I think that actually works against us.
I see this UofL game kind of like an NFL divisional game. Both programs know each other fairly well, we play every year. Kenny Payne knows Cal and vice versa. So when you think that a divisional game between a great team and a bad team, might be a blow out, it often times isn't, and is usually much closer than people originally thought. SImilar to how it's very difficult for an NFL team to beat the same team 3 times, things get evened out when teams are familiar with one another.
I would take it easy on him too. I actually feel sorry for him, but he knew what he was getting into. lol
Idk why people expect UK to slow down now.
The uncw game was a fluke. If healthy don't see UK being held below 80.
Rivalry games can never be taken lightly.
Look no further than the UK-UL football game. Im sure Reed as a Kentucky guy will let these guys know about this rivalry.
Look no further than the UK-UL football game. Im sure Reed as a Kentucky guy will let these guys know about this rivalry.
Cats need to get up 20, then put Edwards in to get some experience. But not before that.
How in the world would it be possible to “underestimate “ this Louisville team ? They are not worthy of being “estimated “. lol
What’s that even mean ? Anyone with 2 eyes and common sense knew that UL football team would have been a 4-6 sec team . We would beat them 6 out of 10 times . Maybe more .
I think this is one game Reed Sheppard will make sure the boys are easy for. Having him is huge for this game IMO.
It means, just about anything can happen when rivals get together. Common sense, indeed.
But the football teams we pretty evenly matched although the best team did win. I do agree with your point about rivalries though.
Here's my question: how can you possibly overlook your top rival? Regardless of how weak that team seems to be, I don't think there is any chance UK takes UofL lightly. I think they will expect the Cardinals to be desperate for a win and to come out playing as hard as they possibly can. I expect the Cats to come in knowing they need to match UofL's energy and play the game like it's against a top 10 team. It's the only way to go.
