We NEED to win

[tzznandrew]

For college basketball.

And, because being the team that cost that group of freshmen a title would feel good (conversely, it would hurt too much to give Cal another title).

Too bad we are DOOMED!!

 

[Tenspro2002]

The stakes here are enormous. A UK win completely validates Cal's system and ensures they get #1 recruiting classes from now until eternity.

 

[dsturdy5]

...and the media will get to say they were right with their #1 pre season ranking...

 

[aceboon]

I know in 04 and 11 the Duke and UK FF games were basically the defacto title games, but its gonna feel good to knock off a traditional "blue blood" in the title game after playing Georgia Tech and Butler. I was rooting for UK to win, Wisconsin has no juice behind them.

 

[Dooley]

I'm guessing everyone outside of SEC territory will be pulling for UCONN. Maybe even a few LCC fans!

 

[tzznandrew]

I know in 04 and 11 the Duke and UK FF games were basically the defacto title games, but its gonna feel good to knock off a traditional "blue blood" in the title game after playing Georgia Tech and Butler. I was rooting for UK to win, Wisconsin has no juice behind them.

I want to win. I don't care if we played Western Kentucky: no one can take away a fairly won title.

Kentucky is the more athletic team. They don't play great defense, but damn if they aren't going to be the more difficult team to beat in the championship game due to their athleticism.

 

[selles]

I know in 04 and 11 the Duke and UK FF games were basically the defacto title games, but its gonna feel good to knock off a traditional "blue blood" in the title game after playing Georgia Tech and Butler. I was rooting for UK to win, Wisconsin has no juice behind them.

Me too.

 

[Bryan Lord]

I wanted Wisconsin to win because I'm a spineless pusssy.

 

[aceboon]

I want to win. I don't care if we played Western Kentucky: no one can take away a fairly won title.

Kentucky is the more athletic team. They don't play great defense, but damn if they aren't going to be the more difficult team to beat in the championship game due to their athleticism.

I agree, but it feels far better to have the game acknowledged afterwards, unlike the Butler title game where it was only acknowledged in the state of CT and clowned by the rest of the country. I mean, imagine having the '99 title game played in this era of social media and rapid reactions. Obviously a win is a win, but it feels great to have the whole sports world talking about it, instead of just dismissed completely.

 

[uconndoit]

I wanted Wisconsin to win because I'm a spineless pusssy.

Me too.

 

[tzznandrew]

I agree, but it feels far better to have the game acknowledged afterwards, unlike the Butler title game where it was only acknowledged in the state of CT and clowned by the rest of the country. I mean, imagine having the '99 title game played in this era of social media and rapid reactions. Obviously a win is a win, but it feels great to have the whole sports world talking about it, instead of just dismissed completely.

People are already complaining about how UConn will have played a 1, 3, and two 8 seeds in the National Championship.

If it were Kentucky with a 1 or 2 seed, sure. It's a Kentucky with an 8 seed, so the people who care will complain about it no matter what.

 

[junglehusky]

I agree, but it feels far better to have the game acknowledged afterwards, unlike the Butler title game where it was only acknowledged in the state of CT and clowned by the rest of the country. I mean, imagine having the '99 title game played in this era of social media and rapid reactions. Obviously a win is a win, but it feels great to have the whole sports world talking about it, instead of just dismissed completely.

Well, if Our Heroes are able to get the W on monday, people will say that UK was just a bunch of freshmen. And if it had been Wisconsin that won, then they'd say it was a boring Big Ten slow-down team , even though this year's Wisconsin is not based on that formula. Either way, Fluke Fluke Fluke narrative. Who cares... we know who we are!

 

[TheChamps990411]

I agree, but it feels far better to have the game acknowledged afterwards, unlike the Butler title game where it was only acknowledged in the state of CT and clowned by the rest of the country. I mean, imagine having the '99 title game played in this era of social media and rapid reactions. Obviously a win is a win, but it feels great to have the whole sports world talking about it, instead of just dismissed completely.

Hate to break it to you but if we win the big story will be why didnt Uk win the national title? what went wrong? calipari has solidified himself as one of the great coaches bla bla bla. believe me its going to be all about how uk blew their chance at a title.

 

[champs99and04]

The stakes here are enormous. A UK win completely validates Cal's system and ensures they get #1 recruiting classes from now until eternity.

Calipari has amassed three final fours, four elite eights, a national title, and a 18-2 tournament record since arriving in Kentucky. His system was validated a long time ago.