Tar Heels vs. Louisville in Connecticut

[OklahomaUconn]

I haven't read about this till just now but in late November the Hall of Fame Tip Off will be held at Mohegan Sun. Both teams play cupcakes and should meet a few days before Thanksgiving on Nov. 24 in the championship (4 team field). http://www.sbnation.com/college-bas...ms-schedule-bracket-north-carolina-louisville

 

[Jaybo]

I hate Louisville and hope they lose this match up if it takes place.

 

[Stinger92860]

We want Louisville to win every game except the 2 or 3 times they play us.

 

[OklahomaUconn]

If i lived in ct id go make a night of it...little gambling watch that game, anyone going?

 

[UConn Hoops1]

Calamari and Pitino. I live in Woodbury. Not to far from my road in Watertown is a stretch of Rte. 63 we call Car Dealers Alley. I think there are 9-10 very good sized dealerships equally distributed on both sides of the road. Corey Shaker(Shaker Lincoln-Mercury/Family Ford) is doing so well(apparently) that the president of Ford Motor Company himself(Alan Mulally) paid the dealership a visit last month. There was another top Ford guy there as well but his name/position escape me. At any rate, I think it would be a stellar idea if the two head coaches took their teams for a tour of the area while they are in Connecticut. That way, when they(the players) get those unexplainable urges to buy a new car during practice sessions or pre-game speeches, they will understand that there is nothing wrong with them. I've heard that these urges are a particular problem in the Kentucky program even extending to recruits AND their families. Not to worry fellas. It's all good.

GO HUSKIES!!!

 

[Waquoit]

I wouldn't go to this thing at gunpoint. Ef the ACC.

 

[Ts5034]

Thats been a solid tournament the last few years. Ohio State played in it last year and UK played in it the year they won the national championship. This year probably has the best field with the UNC-Louisville matchup. Ive never been but that may have to change this year. Its good that you get to see teams play that obviously dont come around here that often.

 

[Robertelamin]

UConn needs to get into this the next year they don't have a pre season tournament scheduled.

 

[UChusky916]

We want Louisville to win every game except the 2 or 3 times they play us.

Could end up playing 4 times if the cards fall that way

 

[ctchamps]

Could end up playing 4 times if the cards fall that way

I'm hoping the cards fall to UConn. I'm hoping you had intended to create this pun!

 

[zls44]

Just bought 2 tickets behind the basket for $15 each before fees. Cannot beat the price for good basketball.

UNC-Louisville (probably) for $15 behind the basket, plus another game. Keep that in mind with the UConn-Eastern Washington prices in Bridgeport.

 

[OklahomaUconn]

Just bought 2 tickets behind the basket for $15 each before fees. Cannot beat the price for good basketball.

UNC-Louisville (probably) for $15 behind the basket, plus another game. Keep that in mind with the UConn-Eastern Washington prices in Bridgeport.

Did you buy them because of my post or did you know this potential matchup and intended on buying them anyway?

 

[zls44]

Did you buy them because of my post or did you know this potential matchup and intended on buying them anyway?

I was going to buy them walk up, since most of these in-season tournaments are half-full arenas. When I saw the price, I said screw it and just bought two.

 

[UConNation]

My biggest issue with this article is that beneath the picture at the top of the article, the caption says that both of these teams are "blue-bloods." I'll agree with half of that statement, but don't try to sell me on Louisville being a blue-blood. I get that they've been around for a while, but if we're not considered a true blue-blood with the success we've had over the past 20+ years, then there's no way whatsoever that I'm buying into Louisville being one.

 

[zls44]

My biggest issue with this article is that beneath the picture at the top of the article, the caption says that both of these teams are "blue-bloods." I'll agree with half of that statement, but don't try to sell me on Louisville being a blue-blood. I get that they've been around for a while, but if we're not considered a true blue-blood with the success we've had over the past 20+ years, then there's no way whatsoever that I'm buying into Louisville being one.

They have 10 Final Fours and 3 National Championships. Not sure what else you need to be considered for the list.

 

[UConNation]

They have 10 Final Fours and 3 National Championships. Not sure what else you need to be considered for the list.

You have to subtract 1 from both of your numbers (9 Final Fours and 2 National Titles) unless you're going way further back then where I can get my info. It doesn't really make it any less impressive, but my point is not that Louisville doesn't have an illustrious history, it's that if you think Louisville's history is worthy of the title "blue-blood" then ours is too. Especially over the past 2.5 decades.

 

[Greenback]

I wouldn't go to this thing at gunpoint. Ef the ACC.

Two years ago I would have gone and cheered for the bigeast team, now, I'm with you, not a chance.

 

[ZackB05]

I paid $35 a ticket for the fifth row mid court. If you're a fan of college basketball I don't know how you don't go. Two top 10 teams for ridiculously low prices.

Just for comparison I paid $50 a ticket for row 20 for UConn vs. Eastern Washington in Bridgeport.