I try not to be a homer when I post and when I do post over here I try to be respectful. I have never denied that UK's success especially in the tournament far outweighs KU's. But the flaming out early thing does bug me. Below is UK's and KU's early exits since the tournament expanded to 64 teams:
UK:
1st round losses - 2
2nd round losses - 6
KU:
1st round losses - 3
2nd round losses - 9
Kentucky did not make the tournament 5 times during that period and Kansas only missed it 1 time.
Not much of a difference when you look at the numbers. KU has flamed out when they shouldn't of but the tournament is tough and takes a lot of luck to win.
Here's to hoping we see you guys in the Championship game next April!
Have a great weekend!
Just for more background, Kentucky lost in the 1st Round as an 8 seed and an 11 seed (that was with Billy G. as head coach).
The 2nd Round Losses, only once was as a No. 1 seed (others were 3, 4, 5, 8, 8) and only 3 times was Kentucky the better seed in those losses.
By comparison for Kansas ...
Lost in 1st Round (3)
3 lost to 14
4 lost to 13
Lost in 2nd Round (9)
3 lost to 11
2 lost to 7
1 lost to 9
1 lost to 8
6 lost to 3 (Kentucky)
8 lost to 1
1 lost to 9
2 lost to 10
2 lost to 7
In those 12 years, in all but 3 of them, Kansas was a 3 seed or better. 3 times you were a No. 1 seed. So 9 times KU was the better seed and lost in the first weekend.