Let's review those media predictions.

[Lempface]

https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...ville-basketball-media-predictions/974109001/

Gentry Estes, sports planning editor: I think the Cats will probably have the better team in March, but I'm not sure they do right now. Experience helps the Cards in a close game. Louisville 75, Kentucky 72.

Danielle Lerner, sports enterprise reporter: Neither team has looked particularly strong in the last few weeks. Louisville is prone to shaky starts and the Kentucky's shooting touch is off. Ultimately, though, it will come down to defense — and Kentucky just can't compete with Louisville's shot-blockers. Louisville 77, Kentucky 72.

Jody Demling, CardinalAuthority.com: David Padgett helped Louisville beat Kentucky in a high-scoring game as a senior and leads the Cardinals to a win in his first rivalry game as head coach. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.

Paul Rogers, Cards radio play-by-play: Snider shoots well from outside. Mahmoud and Spalding combine for seven blocks. Louisville 74, Kentucky 70.

Drew Deener, ESPN-680: For once, Louisville may have as many or more future pros on the court as UK. U of L gets a much-needed nonconference win and David Padgett begins to unite a fractured fan base. Louisville 67, Kentucky 64.

Brian Winner, WAVE-3: At this point in their career, I believe the Cards are a little bit more experienced playing in this electric atmosphere. Louisville 72, Kentucky 64.

Dan Koob WLKY-32: How many points is playing at Rupp worth for Kentucky? Neither team has a signature win and both struggle to close teams out. Going with UofL only because they're older. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.

Nick Coffey, WKRD-790: Kentucky has a lot of talent, but they're still putting it together. Louisville may not be the better team at the end of the season, but their experience and leadership will give them the slight edge against the Wildcats on Friday. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

Howie Lindsey, WKRD-790: Louisville has the edge in experience - like always - but this Louisville team has a better level of athleticism to hang with Kentucky's next-level talent. If Ray Spalding stays on the court, Louisville wins. Louisville 78, Kentucky 76

John Ramsey, WKRD-790: Spalding and Snider understand the importance of this game and rise to the occasion. McMahon exploits UK's perimeter defense. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

Looks like they all read their talking points. Pretty much the same prediction by all of them.

 

[RonEJones]

Well, to be fair - it's a who's who of the Minister of Misinformation Academy.

 

[Lempface]

Well, to be fair - it's a who's who of the Minister of Misinformation Academy.

I was wondering if anyone would notice that.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...ville-basketball-media-predictions/974109001/

Gentry Estes, sports planning editor: I think the Cats will probably have the better team in March, but I'm not sure they do right now. Experience helps the Cards in a close game. Louisville 75, Kentucky 72.

Danielle Lerner, sports enterprise reporter: Neither team has looked particularly strong in the last few weeks. Louisville is prone to shaky starts and the Kentucky's shooting touch is off. Ultimately, though, it will come down to defense — and Kentucky just can't compete with Louisville's shot-blockers. Louisville 77, Kentucky 72.

Jody Demling, CardinalAuthority.com: David Padgett helped Louisville beat Kentucky in a high-scoring game as a senior and leads the Cardinals to a win in his first rivalry game as head coach. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.

Paul Rogers, Cards radio play-by-play: Snider shoots well from outside. Mahmoud and Spalding combine for seven blocks. Louisville 74, Kentucky 70.

Drew Deener, ESPN-680: For once, Louisville may have as many or more future pros on the court as UK. U of L gets a much-needed nonconference win and David Padgett begins to unite a fractured fan base. Louisville 67, Kentucky 64.

Brian Winner, WAVE-3: At this point in their career, I believe the Cards are a little bit more experienced playing in this electric atmosphere. Louisville 72, Kentucky 64.

Dan Koob WLKY-32: How many points is playing at Rupp worth for Kentucky? Neither team has a signature win and both struggle to close teams out. Going with UofL only because they're older. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.

Nick Coffey, WKRD-790: Kentucky has a lot of talent, but they're still putting it together. Louisville may not be the better team at the end of the season, but their experience and leadership will give them the slight edge against the Wildcats on Friday. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

Howie Lindsey, WKRD-790: Louisville has the edge in experience - like always - but this Louisville team has a better level of athleticism to hang with Kentucky's next-level talent. If Ray Spalding stays on the court, Louisville wins. Louisville 78, Kentucky 76

John Ramsey, WKRD-790: Spalding and Snider understand the importance of this game and rise to the occasion. McMahon exploits UK's perimeter defense. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

Paul Rogers is likeable. The rest suck.

 

[The_Catfather]

Biggest homer media city in the country and it's not even close.

 

[DKCAT49]

I didn't see this coming , but the way we were getting to the rim early I knew we would win..

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

Paul Rodgers is likeable. The rest suck.

Yeah, but he's another UK grad traitor.

 

[Big Foot 275]

Tony Vanetti said the Cards win by 12.

 

[Big Foot 275]

I wish Alexander had cut his hair sooner

 

[buckkiller]

They are idiots!!

 

[mdlUK.1]

The only way this could have turned out better, is they'd announced the banner was on its way down at halftime.

 

[Roe07]

McMahon exploits UK's perimeter defense. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

I almost spit my beer out after reading that.

 

[crawfords corner]

All those comments bring me back to one thing I always say. Every game is a different entity. Only thing that can transfer from one game to another is if a player gets injured. Every game is different.

 

[BostonCat2001]

wow....lol

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Realism is not part of the UL culture. The media does them no favor hanging onto their sack.

 

[morgousky]

"Kentucky just cant compete with Louisville's shot blockers"

ok.

 

[Blueblood22]

Just wait for their "Kentucky won due to home cooking" while ignoring that they clanked 25 threes and had McMahon trying to guard SGA.

 

[bigbluehomer]

Drew Deener, ESPN-680: For once, Louisville may have as many or more future pros on the court as UK. U of L gets a much-needed nonconference win and David Padgett begins to unite a fractured fan base. Louisville 67, Kentucky 64.

That is the stupidest, most dumbass thing I have seen today.

 

[Bluvelvet]

Wow! Living out of state keeps me from hearing this type of chatter. They couldn't have been more wrong!

 

[The_Catfather]

These are the same homer reporters (toss in Eric Crawford and Rick Bozich) that turned a blind eye to the culture of corruption that'd taken over the entire athletic program. They really are more of a propaganda outfit than a legit media.

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

Did someone spike the Louisville water supply with LSD last week?

 

[poppycat]

I wish Alexander had cut his hair sooner

Maybe Richards and Gabe will follow suit

 

[loublue22]

all of them should be thankful UL is even allowed to play basketball anymore

 

[hotelblue]

i had us by double digits and i was way tf off. way to show the haters.

 

[Ugoff]

https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...ville-basketball-media-predictions/974109001/

Gentry Estes, sports planning editor: I think the Cats will probably have the better team in March, but I'm not sure they do right now. Experience helps the Cards in a close game. Louisville 75, Kentucky 72.

Danielle Lerner, sports enterprise reporter: Neither team has looked particularly strong in the last few weeks. Louisville is prone to shaky starts and the Kentucky's shooting touch is off. Ultimately, though, it will come down to defense — and Kentucky just can't compete with Louisville's shot-blockers. Louisville 77, Kentucky 72.

Jody Demling, CardinalAuthority.com: David Padgett helped Louisville beat Kentucky in a high-scoring game as a senior and leads the Cardinals to a win in his first rivalry game as head coach. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.

Paul Rogers, Cards radio play-by-play: Snider shoots well from outside. Mahmoud and Spalding combine for seven blocks. Louisville 74, Kentucky 70.

Drew Deener, ESPN-680: For once, Louisville may have as many or more future pros on the court as UK. U of L gets a much-needed nonconference win and David Padgett begins to unite a fractured fan base. Louisville 67, Kentucky 64.

Brian Winner, WAVE-3: At this point in their career, I believe the Cards are a little bit more experienced playing in this electric atmosphere. Louisville 72, Kentucky 64.

Dan Koob WLKY-32: How many points is playing at Rupp worth for Kentucky? Neither team has a signature win and both struggle to close teams out. Going with UofL only because they're older. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.

Nick Coffey, WKRD-790: Kentucky has a lot of talent, but they're still putting it together. Louisville may not be the better team at the end of the season, but their experience and leadership will give them the slight edge against the Wildcats on Friday. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

Howie Lindsey, WKRD-790: Louisville has the edge in experience - like always - but this Louisville team has a better level of athleticism to hang with Kentucky's next-level talent. If Ray Spalding stays on the court, Louisville wins. Louisville 78, Kentucky 76

John Ramsey, WKRD-790: Spalding and Snider understand the importance of this game and rise to the occasion. McMahon exploits UK's perimeter defense. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

 

[mpennin3]

Well, to be fair - it's a who's who of the Minister of Misinformation Academy.

That’s a picture of Anas Mahmouds Dad isn’t it ???

 

[mdlUK.1]

Did someone spike the Louisville water supply with LSD last week?

No, they're pretty stupid every year.

 

[Cawood86]

https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...ville-basketball-media-predictions/974109001/

Gentry Estes, sports planning editor: I think the Cats will probably have the better team in March, but I'm not sure they do right now. Experience helps the Cards in a close game. Louisville 75, Kentucky 72.

Danielle Lerner, sports enterprise reporter: Neither team has looked particularly strong in the last few weeks. Louisville is prone to shaky starts and the Kentucky's shooting touch is off. Ultimately, though, it will come down to defense — and Kentucky just can't compete with Louisville's shot-blockers. Louisville 77, Kentucky 72.

Jody Demling, CardinalAuthority.com: David Padgett helped Louisville beat Kentucky in a high-scoring game as a senior and leads the Cardinals to a win in his first rivalry game as head coach. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.

Paul Rogers, Cards radio play-by-play: Snider shoots well from outside. Mahmoud and Spalding combine for seven blocks. Louisville 74, Kentucky 70.

Drew Deener, ESPN-680: For once, Louisville may have as many or more future pros on the court as UK. U of L gets a much-needed nonconference win and David Padgett begins to unite a fractured fan base. Louisville 67, Kentucky 64.

Brian Winner, WAVE-3: At this point in their career, I believe the Cards are a little bit more experienced playing in this electric atmosphere. Louisville 72, Kentucky 64.

Dan Koob WLKY-32: How many points is playing at Rupp worth for Kentucky? Neither team has a signature win and both struggle to close teams out. Going with UofL only because they're older. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.

Nick Coffey, WKRD-790: Kentucky has a lot of talent, but they're still putting it together. Louisville may not be the better team at the end of the season, but their experience and leadership will give them the slight edge against the Wildcats on Friday. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

Howie Lindsey, WKRD-790: Louisville has the edge in experience - like always - but this Louisville team has a better level of athleticism to hang with Kentucky's next-level talent. If Ray Spalding stays on the court, Louisville wins. Louisville 78, Kentucky 76

John Ramsey, WKRD-790: Spalding and Snider understand the importance of this game and rise to the occasion. McMahon exploits UK's perimeter defense. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

Talk about being homers. Geesh.

 

[RonEJones]

That’s a picture of Anas Mahmouds Dad isn’t it ???

Speaking of Anas, he got teabagged by Hami and PJ. Last year, Bam practically dunked him threw the rim. Guy has had a tough run against UK.

 

[irishcat1965]

Anas future is being a pyramid tour guide not playing basketball.

 

[RonEJones]

Drew Deener, ESPN-680: For once, Louisville may have as many or more future pros on the court as UK. U of L gets a much-needed nonconference win and David Padgett begins to unite a fractured fan base. Louisville 67, Kentucky 64.

That is the stupidest, most dumbass thing I have seen today.

You have no idea how dumb this guy is. His hot takes are as cold as ice but instead of owning up, he'll act like he was joking or someone took him out of context.

 

[rick64]

Hope they don't try to make a living gambling.

 

[kev69]

Just wait for their "Kentucky won due to home cooking" while ignoring that they clanked 25 threes and had McMahon trying to guard SGA.

When you lose by 29 and complain about anything other than your teams performance, you look like a total loser.

 

[IL Wildcat]

A bunch of those folks are the type who, like many Louisville fans, refuse to see the truth until they can no longer deny it. So, they lie and predict UofL victories until they can do so no longer.

I will admit this much, though. I thought UK, coming off a loss and playing at home, would win this game, though I didn't expect that kind of blowout. I'm not upset to be wrong about the margin.

 

[FrankUnderwood]

Anas future is being a pyramid tour guide not playing basketball.

 

[Smashcat]

Drew Deener, ESPN-680: For once, Louisville may have as many or more future pros on the court as UK.

Huh?

 

[Lempface]

Huh?

Eastern Bloc pros he meant.

 

[North Carolina Blue Wildcat]

https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...ville-basketball-media-predictions/974109001/

Gentry Estes, sports planning editor: I think the Cats will probably have the better team in March, but I'm not sure they do right now. Experience helps the Cards in a close game. Louisville 75, Kentucky 72.

Danielle Lerner, sports enterprise reporter: Neither team has looked particularly strong in the last few weeks. Louisville is prone to shaky starts and the Kentucky's shooting touch is off. Ultimately, though, it will come down to defense — and Kentucky just can't compete with Louisville's shot-blockers. Louisville 77, Kentucky 72.

Jody Demling, CardinalAuthority.com: David Padgett helped Louisville beat Kentucky in a high-scoring game as a senior and leads the Cardinals to a win in his first rivalry game as head coach. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.

Paul Rogers, Cards radio play-by-play: Snider shoots well from outside. Mahmoud and Spalding combine for seven blocks. Louisville 74, Kentucky 70.

Drew Deener, ESPN-680: For once, Louisville may have as many or more future pros on the court as UK. U of L gets a much-needed nonconference win and David Padgett begins to unite a fractured fan base. Louisville 67, Kentucky 64.

Brian Winner, WAVE-3: At this point in their career, I believe the Cards are a little bit more experienced playing in this electric atmosphere. Louisville 72, Kentucky 64.

Dan Koob WLKY-32: How many points is playing at Rupp worth for Kentucky? Neither team has a signature win and both struggle to close teams out. Going with UofL only because they're older. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.

Nick Coffey, WKRD-790: Kentucky has a lot of talent, but they're still putting it together. Louisville may not be the better team at the end of the season, but their experience and leadership will give them the slight edge against the Wildcats on Friday. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

Howie Lindsey, WKRD-790: Louisville has the edge in experience - like always - but this Louisville team has a better level of athleticism to hang with Kentucky's next-level talent. If Ray Spalding stays on the court, Louisville wins. Louisville 78, Kentucky 76

John Ramsey, WKRD-790: Spalding and Snider understand the importance of this game and rise to the occasion. McMahon exploits UK's perimeter defense. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.

It gave U6 hope...happy for these predictions for no other reason than this!!!

 

[Fox2monk]

I didn't see this coming , but the way we were getting to the rim early I knew we would win..

Diallo almost Derek Anderson'ed them at the start. I was like damnnnnnnn.