Louisville being competitive again

[CB3UK]

I prefer them being ccompetitive. It makes the games fun and the rivalry sharp.

 

[mebeblue2]

Is Kansas forced to play Wichita State every year home and home?

This game was purely political. It was foisted on us by the politicians. I think we’ve proven now with a 40–17 record that the game is a laughable joke that was put on us by politicians.

End all series in all sports and let them rot.

K-state is their biggest in-state rival
WS is more like WKU

 

[mebeblue2]

And there are plenty of opportunities to do that.

And none of them prop up an in state competitor for eyeballs and dollars.

Again…the only reason we play Louisville and not WKU home and home every year is because Warren County and Bowling Green do not have the economic and political clout of Jefferson County and the city of Louisville.

how many FF's and Championships does WKU have

 

[gbl97]

Two historically Top 10 programs are in Kentucky. Of course they should play yearly.

 

[anonymous_2011]

I personally would like it if Louisville never won another game again.

F' them birds a f their fans.

 

[Deli owl]

I’d rather the SEC be competitive and U6 shut down.

 

[RunninRichie]

Yeah, I have no interest in giving them the opportunity to build their program off of our success. What we saw today is exactly the reason why you never elevate them by letting come to Rupp for a prime game environment with ESPN in the house and the national attention that comes with it. They always play like their lives depend on it, with their hair on fire, and UK has everything to lose and nothing to gain. Kentucky is 20 points better than Louisville this season but they made 14 threes, which is 3 more than they've made in any game all season. They had guys who couldn't hit the broad side of a barn, but against UK it's seriously the most important game of their lives. It's not worth it to me. And you get Louisville players flipping the bird at UK fans. They do not respect Kentucky or its fans at all. I wouldn't play them unless they earn a trip to the Dance and earn their way to play us.

I know that may not be a popular opinion, but that's how I feel about it. It's a no win game. Our numbers will take a hit because they're so pathetic and we didn't beat them by enough points. And they're just building off our program. Nope. I wouldn't schedule them or Indiana ever.

Took the words out of my mouth, IL.

 

[RunninRichie]

For those advocating for dropping the game.....who all non conference teams do you play? I for one am tired of the neutral floor Cal specials, I'd love to get back into Maui, etc...but you do need some home non conference games that arent all scrubs.

North Carolina or Kansas with a home and home. End the champions classic.

 

[RunninRichie]

To each their own, but any fan wanting to end a Top 3 rivalry game, and yes I’m aware of the w/l discrepancy, why are you even a fan of the sport?

I wish UK could have home and homes with U6, IU, Duke, UNCheat, Kansas, and uCONn every year! Bring them all on!!!

I want a home and home with an actual rival. indiana, duke, kansas, unc, hell, UCLA.

 

[Someguywhodoesntlikeyou]

K-state is their biggest in-state rival
WS is more like WKU

K State is also in the same conference as them starting in 1907

 

[mebeblue2]

K State is also in the same conference as them starting in 1907

so is Duke and UNC
ul is the second-best team in Kentucky and a top 10-15 team all time
i am not sure what kind of point you are trying to make
especially when you have arguably the number one team all time and a top 10-15 team all time in the same state
yes they should play every year and the rivalry should compare to UNC vs Duke (maybe even greater since they only play once a year)

 

[John_dromo1]

No offense but If you need a game against a commuter school so you don’t get bored then that says more about you.

It's not a commuter school. UofL has more on campus now than UK. Things have changed.

 

[Someguywhodoesntlikeyou]

so is Duke and UNC
ul is the second-best team in Kentucky and a top 10-15 team all time
i am not sure what kind of point you are trying to make
especially when you have arguably the number one team all time and a top 10-15 team all time in the same state
yes they should play every year and the rivalry should compare to UNC vs Duke (maybe even greater since they only play once a year)

Edit: my response was very dismissive of you and I’d like to apologize even if you did not read it.

I will just disagree with you on this. There is no real benefit to playing them and the only thing that kept them afloat for a long time was UK and this game and later on the Governors Cup which probably saved them from dropping down to the old 1-AA level.. To each their own. Have a good day friend.

 

[crawfords corner]

We own them. 40-17. Not much of a rivalry. There are many other programs UK could play that would be just as good of a matchup. Play them or dont Im good either way.

 

[Deli owl]

Pat Kelsey is an Oompa Loompa