Elephant in the room. UofL is SuCkS superbowl.......

[KerryRhodes]

At COruppT arena.
Case in point. Vermont 69 SuCkS 73
Game after shellacking the Cards, GA 61 SuCkS 66.

There is only two goals at uofk ;
Get to a final four and NEVER lose to UofL.
They play their best game of the year against the Cards.

Even at the Hall, and KFC center, Cards lose or barely win.
I know the cayuts ducked the Cards during the prime of Coach Crums career, yet
he had limited success against them.

Throw out theyve had better and NBA players. Weaker teams beat them every season.
Fans remind the players to beat SuCkS year round, yet when its gametime, Cards
never match the intensity.

Its not season over losing to them, yet it could be a good win seeding wise.
Might have prevented UofL from going to the NIT in 87, 02, 06.

Im not advocating dropping the series. Its Louisville's best non conference game , plus
theyre an in-state arch rival. SuCkS fans are DEVESTATED when Cards win in basketball.

If the players arent going to give the effort, than dont waste everyone's time and just give them a 2-0 forfeit. As a poster said, that effort Dec 29 was effortless and gutless. That was NOT how
University of Louisville basketball is to be played. That was unacceptable.

 

[zipp]

I say this every time the LPT men's basketball series is discussed...

Slapd!cks live and die for college basketball, and they admit that. We do not--at least not anymore--and the results of this series show those two factors at work. Results of our other competitions with slappies consistently prove that as well, with those results skewing the other way.

When you (de-)emphasize something, you see it in the performance. It's not that complicated.

As long as you recognize and accept that, there's nothing wrong with playing the games. It's when you don't that I question the value of the series...

 

[ThroughBlue]

Georgia is a better team than Louisville at this point and played to our weakness which is physicality. Louisville meanwhile stayed behind the 3pt line and tried to press us on defense.

But I’ll leave and let yal continue to make yourself feel better about the game in peace

 

[KerryRhodes]

Georgia is a better team than Louisville at this point and played to our weakness which is physicality. Louisville meanwhile stayed behind the 3pt line and tried to press us on defense.

But I’ll leave and let yal continue to make yourself feel better about the game in peace

Drive by comments.
Shocking.

If the Cards make the NCAAT, theyll go farther than GA and you know it.

Crapipperi has it drilled into his skull that he cant lose to UofL, especially
at COruppT arena.

Had Billy clyyyyyydddde beat UofL once, he'd still be coaching at uofk.

 

[Rockfly78]

I say this every time the LPT men's basketball series is discussed...

Slapd!cks live and die for college basketball, and they admit that. We do not--at least not anymore--and the results of this series show those two factors at work. Results of our other competitions with slappies consistently prove that as well, with those results skewing the other way.

When you (de-)emphasize something, you see it in the performance. It's not that complicated.

As long as you recognize and accept that, there's nothing wrong with playing the games. It's when you don't that I question the value of the series...

You are over thinking it and you always have. The series is skewed because our players are better than yours and better prepared. It doesn’t matter what the fans think or feel. Once the ball is tipped it’s a ball game. You’re trying to rationalize the losses.

I suppose you can say that the UL players and coaches don’t care about winning as much as the UK side. That could be true I suppose (probably not). If that’s the case then that speaks volumes about your programs attitude.

Wanna know why UL football beats UK more often? Because they are better on the field and in prep. Do you think the super bowl effect comes into play? If you’re being consistent then you do. It’s ball, not psycho analysis

 

[Rockfly78]

Drive by comments.
Shocking.

If the Cards make the NCAAT, theyll go farther than GA and you know it.

Crapipperi has it drilled into his skull that he cant lose to UofL, especially
at COruppT arena.

Had Billy clyyyyyydddde beat UofL once, he'd still be coaching at uofk.

You are so wrong about the billy Clyde thing. So, so wrong.

 

[KerryRhodes]

You are so wrong about the billy Clyde thing. So, so wrong.

I listen to larry glover alot, well did when he was on at 6pm

You are over thinking it and you always have. The series is skewed because our players are better than yours and better prepared. It doesn’t matter what the fans think or feel. Once the ball is tipped it’s a ball game. You’re trying to rationalize the losses.

I suppose you can say that the UL players and coaches don’t care about winning as much as the UK side. That could be true I suppose (probably not). If that’s the case then that speaks volumes about your programs attitude.

Wanna know why UL football beats UK more often? Because they are better on the field and in prep. Do you think the super bowl effect comes into play? If you’re being consistent then you do. It’s ball, not psycho analysis

You didnt fully read my post.
Ive already addressed the better players excuse.

Uofk has the best players every year, in all of college ball, yet loses to weak SEC teams, and
doesnt even make it to the final four. Thats due to inept coaching by cow.

UofL wins in football against uofk, because its just a practice game for the bowl games.

 

[zipp]

You are over thinking it and you always have. The series is skewed because our players are better than yours and better prepared. It doesn’t matter what the fans think or feel. Once the ball is tipped it’s a ball game. You’re trying to rationalize the losses.

I suppose you can say that the UL players and coaches don’t care about winning as much as the UK side. That could be true I suppose (probably not). If that’s the case then that speaks volumes about your programs attitude.

Wanna know why UL football beats UK more often? Because they are better on the field and in prep. Do you think the super bowl effect comes into play? If you’re being consistent then you do. It’s ball, not psycho analysis

I'M overthinking it? I'm not reaching for a means to each end as you are. I simply respect the motivation--or lack thereof--and the result.

"My program" is regarded now in the same light that all of the other sports programs are regarded. Events of late will only hasten that in the minds of the few basketball-rules holdouts we still have.

This is also the explanation why slappies are oblivious to their problems in other sports. Everything else worships at the basketball altar, and no slapd!ck denies that. Football labors in mediocrity, and none of your other sports can do much better on a sustained basis. You get what you demand.

"Elite program," my a$$...

 

[Rockfly78]

I listen to larry glover alot, well did when he was on at 6pm


You didnt fully read my post.
Ive already addressed the better players excuse.

Uofk has the best players every year, in all of college ball, yet loses to weak SEC teams, and
doesnt even make it to the final four. Thats due to inept coaching by cow.

UofL wins in football against uofk, because its just a practice game for the bowl games.

Larry Glover sucks. Is he still on?

I wasn’t responding to you I responded to Zipps post

 

[Rockfly78]

I'M overthinking it? I'm not reaching for a means to each end as you are. I simply respect the motivation--or lack thereof--and the result.

"My program" is regarded now in the same light that all of the other sports programs are regarded. Events of late will only hasten that in the minds of the few basketball-rules holdouts we still have.

This is also the explanation why slappies are oblivious to their problems in other sports. Everything else worships at the basketball altar, and no slapd!ck denies that. Football labors in mediocrity, and none of your other sports can do much better on a sustained basis. You get what you demand.

"Elite program," my a$$...

Yes, YOU are over thinking it. I’ll say it again. We beat you in basketball because our team is better and better prepared. According to you it’s because of some “super bowl” thing. That doesn’t hold water. It isn’t rocket science.

With respect to a top 7 program like UL, we are UK. We are consistently better than most programs. The UL isn’t our super bowl but Cal does get the team up for high profile games. If you want to see the super bowl affect watch our conference road games. Sec teams have about 1 home sell out a year (coupled with tee shirt promotions and such). That game is when the cats come to town

 

[zipp]

...The UL isn’t our super bowl... If you want to see the super bowl affect watch our conference road games. Sec teams have about 1 home sell out a year (coupled with tee shirt promotions and such). That game is when the cats come to town

What's your highest attended game this year? What game has set your all time attendance record?

Now, what were you saying about those SEC road games?

Slapd!cks exist for college basketball and the U of L game.

"Elite program," my a$$...

 

[DerekMcPwn]

What's your highest attended game this year? What game has set your all time attendance record?

Now, what were you saying about those SEC road games?

Slapd!cks exist for college basketball and the U of L game.

"Elite program," my a$$...

For 40 consecutive years the University of Kentucky has ranked either 1st or 2nd for college basketball attendance.

http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article166117472.html.

Sure, more people show up for top D1 opponents (especially a rival) than for Popcorn State Mechanical College, but the above-mentioned stat doesn’t happen if you only generate a sell-out crowd once every few years (like most programs). Nobody is going to be impressed with the evidence for your Super Bowl hypothesis that 24,000 people showed up for the Louisville game when 22,000 showed up for Harvard.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

24,000 people showed up for the Louisville game when 22,000 showed up for Harvard.

I just checked out the Harvard message board and didn't find any posts by you or any other UK fans there which is strange, since the games were so similar in terms of importance.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

But I’ll leave

This guy's first good post, let's see if he's true to his word.

 

[DerekMcPwn]

I just checked out the Harvard message board and didn't find any posts by you or any other UK fans there which is strange, since the games were so similar in terms of importance.

Probably because they played us tough, shot well, and we only won by nine. Where player development is concerned, Harvard was a much more important game.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Probably because they played us tough, shot well, and we only won by nine. Where player development is concerned, Harvard was a much more important game.

Good try champ. Way to either avoid my point or show you don't get it. Which is it?

 

[DerekMcPwn]

Good try champ. Way to either avoid my point or show you don't get it. Which is it?

No, the point is pretty transparent. Why would a UK fan gloat on Harvard’s board? An Ivy League team came into Rupp and only lost by nine. They hit 12 threes shooting 43%. Kind of embarrassing, really.

Louisville, on the other hand...

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

No, the point is pretty transparent. Why would a UK fan gloat on Harvard’s board? An Ivy League team came into Rupp and only lost by nine. They hit 12 threes shooting 43%. Kind of embarrassing, really.

Louisville, on the other hand...

So the point is flying over your head.

It's not about gloating really, it's not about any stats or goofy random game analysis, or is UGA or Harvard is better than UofL analysis that you and some other sharpies are leaning on.

It's about the simple fact that you are here, sharing your thoughts about your Super Bowl, on your Super Bowl opponent's message board. If it wasn't your Super Bowl, you wouldn't be here.

We are flattered. And really impressed with your attendance research.

 

[zipp]

...Nobody is going to be impressed with the evidence for your Super Bowl hypothesis...

"Nobody" as in other slapd!cks?

Most U of L fans are as convinced as I am that Louisville is your Super Bowl.

"Elite program," my a$$...

 

[zipp]

No, the point is pretty transparent. Why would a UK fan gloat on Harvard’s board? An Ivy League team came into Rupp and only lost by nine. They hit 12 threes shooting 43%. Kind of embarrassing, really.

Louisville, on the other hand...

YOU brought up the Harvard comparison on attendance as well as some garbage about that game and "player development". Delusional LPT thinking that obviously can't hang together on questioning.

"Elite program," my a$$...

 

[DerekMcPwn]

YOU brought up the Harvard comparison on attendance as well as some garbage about that game and "player development". Delusional LPT thinking that obviously can't hang together on questioning.

"Elite program," my a$$...

Has the point about Harvard actually been questioned yet? I didn’t see that, just a deflection about me arguing on your forum in the first place.

Of course, if that actually means something, you should see how many posters from other fan bases are posting on Rupp Rafters. I guess Kentucky really is everybody’s Super Bowl!

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Heh. Whatever heals the wound, man.

You folded quickly.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

I didn’t see that, just a deflection about me arguing on your forum in the first place.

This guy is not playing with a full deck. The fact that you are arguing on this forum is not a deflection - it's the topic of the thread.

 

[zipp]

Has the point about Harvard actually been questioned yet? I didn’t see that, just a deflection about me arguing on your forum in the first place.

Of course, if that actually means something, you should see how many posters from other fan bases are posting on Rupp Rafters. I guess Kentucky really is everybody’s Super Bowl!

The comparison with Harvard is actually ridiculous to the point where it warrants no debate. Don't assume crickets chirping means that anyone thinks that's a valid topic for debate.

Again, YOU brought up another school. And when challenged, you can't explain why no slappies were on a Harvard message board discussing such an important game. It's because your comparison is BS.

The issue is whether U of L is LPT's Super Bowl. You've got that twisted around too.

"Elite program," my a$$...

 

[DerekMcPwn]

This guy is not playing with a full deck. The fact that you are arguing on this forum is not a deflection - it's the topic of the thread.

And like I said, if that means anything, you ought to visit Rupp Rafters to see how many Duke fans must regard Kentucky as their Super Bowl.

Of course, we both know that’s not the case. It’s not about approval. Duke has beaten us for a couple big recruits, and they brought their popcorn to watch the Hinderburg go down. It’s like when I spent an hour perusing Syracuse threads after Kentucky flipped Quade Green. It’s good entertainment.

Still, for the permission to continue being entertained, I’m happy to let you believe whatever you need to believe. Carry on.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

And like I said, if that means anything, you ought to visit Rupp Rafters to see how many Duke fans must regard Kentucky as their Super Bowl.

So now you're showing you don't understand your own message board.

The amount of traffic you see on your board from visitors is because the UK board has a large quantity of posters, topics, and such- and yes because UK is a very prominent basketball program. And the UK message board is full of passionate opinionated posters. It's not about a Super Bowl mindset, it's about numbers and constant posting/communication action. And many that end up getting banned or annoy the den aren't doing it because they view UK's program and fans as their Super Bowl - it's because they view UK message board posters to be a fun group to rile up, for reasons too great to explain to you.

The reason we are seeing you here on this board is because UofL is your Super Bowl. Just like the OP told you.

 

[KerryRhodes]

Heh. Whatever heals the wound, man.

Wound ?
Its one game.

Thsts the best your cayuts will play ALL year.

At the end of the year when the kitties fail to make the Final Four AGAIN
DESPITE having the numer 1, 2 recruiting class, youll can hang that
At least we beat UofL banner.

 

[DerekMcPwn]

So now you're showing you don't understand your own message board.

The amount of traffic you see on your board from visitors is because the UK board has a large quantity of posters, topics, and such- and yes because UK is a very prominent basketball program. And the UK message board is full of passionate opinionated posters. It's not about a Super Bowl mindset, it's about numbers and constant posting/communication action. And many that end up getting banned or annoy the den aren't doing it because they view UK's program and fans as their Super Bowl - it's because they view UK message board posters to be a fun group to rile up, for reasons too great to explain to you.

The reason we are seeing you here on this board is because UofL is your Super Bowl. Just like the OP told you.

Did you even read the second paragraph of that post you quoted? You just made my exact point - people from other fan bases don’t post on Rupp Rafters because Kentucky is their Super Bowl, they do it for entertainment. Same applies to UofL. You’ve capably defeated your own argument.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Did you even read the second paragraph of that post you quoted? You just made my exact point - people from other fan bases don’t post on Rupp Rafters because Kentucky is their Super Bowl, they do it for entertainment. Same applies to UofL. You’ve capably defeated your own argument.

Honestly I stopped reading your post pretty early because you are awful.

Your most recent goofy theory comparing the UK board to the UofL board is not the same application at all.

There are like, 20 posters on this site. You're #21. There is not much traffic here at all. You were baited by this thread because UofL is your Super Bowl. Just like the OP told you.

I will probably read less of your next response.

 

[DerekMcPwn]

Honestly I stopped reading your post pretty early because you are awful.

Your most recent goofy theory comparing the UK board to the UofL board is not the same application at all.

There are like, 20 posters on this site. You're #21. There is not much traffic here at all. You were baited by this thread because UofL is your Super Bowl. Just like the OP told you.

I will probably read less of your next response.

Your argument: “Our board is such garbage that nobody could possibly want to be here for the purpose of entertainment.”

Welp. If that’s the hill you want to die on, enjoy the view.

 

[billoliver40]

The game was 'important' this year largely because Kentucky had played....bad. the team that played against UCLA was soft and unfocused.
Better showing against the Cards.

I'm at the stage if it happens on the NCAA, it's a big game cause it's one and done.
Regular season not so much.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Your argument: “Our board is such garbage that nobody could possibly want to be here for the purpose of entertainment.”

Welp. If that’s the hill you want to die on, enjoy the view.

Quantity does not always trump Quality.

The only real argument I've made is UofL is your Super Bowl - evidence by your existence here.

I would not expect you to get it at first glance, being the rube that you appear to be.

That said, I've enjoyed our ride despite your shortcomings. It was great making you my skank during our short time together - but to be clear - this was a one night stand. And it is now over.

 

[DerekMcPwn]

Quantity does not always trump Quality.

The only real argument I've made is UofL is your Super Bowl - evidence by your existence here.

I would not expect you to get it at first glance, being the rube that you appear to be.

That said, I've enjoyed our ride despite your shortcomings. It was great making you my skank during our short time together - but to be clear - this was a one night stand. And it is now over.

Haha. Screaming into the wind. There are only two possibilities: 1) I’m here to be entertained, and you’re obliging, or 2) my team just won its Super Bowl by 29. Either way, you know I’m closing my browser with a smile on my face. Sayonara.

 

[Rockfly78]

What's your highest attended game this year? What game has set your all time attendance record?

Now, what were you saying about those SEC road games?

Slapd!cks exist for college basketball and the U of L game.

"Elite program," my a$$...

Reach, reach, reach. lol

 

[Rockfly78]

The whole super bowl debate is just strange. I keep thinking about it. Yes UK as a school and program is is very serious about basketball. Our fans are especially fanatical for basketball. In truth, we probably have lots of Super Bowls each year. I totally concede the fact that the Louisville game is one of the biggest on our schedule each year and in the most years it’s the biggest. But what are you guys actually trying to say?

Are you using the fact that UK cares more as an excuse for your team not playing well? Are you trying to say “look at them, they are about this too much compared to us” as a means to console yourselves after the loss? It’s truly hard to figure out. You guys are clearly using super bowl as ammo but what are you hoping to achieve? If the former is true then I’d suggest moving to cancel the series or get serious about beating your rival.

 

[zipp]

The whole super bowl debate is just strange. I keep thinking about it. Yes UK as a school and program is is very serious about basketball. Our fans are especially fanatical for basketball. In truth, we probably have lots of Super Bowls each year. I totally concede the fact that the Louisville game is one of the biggest on our schedule each year and in the most years it’s the biggest. But what are you guys actually trying to say?

Are you using the fact that UK cares more as an excuse for your team not playing well? Are you trying to say “look at them, they are about this too much compared to us” as a means to console yourselves after the loss? It’s truly hard to figure out. You guys are clearly using super bowl as ammo but what are you hoping to achieve? If the former is true then I’d suggest moving to cancel the series or get serious about beating your rival.

If you don't relate to the SB analogy, you probably need to take that up with your coach who does his best to remind people.

For the record, you don't see mention of it in my earliest posts in this thread because it's less relevant. The important consideration is that LPT regards basketball above all other sports, and it performs in line with those values. This is fundamental behavior IMO. And there's no reason for U of L fans to have a problem with it unless we can't deal with the results. THEN and only then should the "rivalry" be questioned.

Personally, I'm fine with things as they are. U of L excels in most sports and doesn't dwell on one. More U of L fans have evolved in that perspective...

 

[Zjstep01]

And what’s your point that y’all are our Super Bowl? Your not, but some of y’all just need to use your common sense. Of course when we play UofL the place will be filled more than Harvard, when we play a rival of course our players are gonna be ready to go. It’s easy to figure out. Everyone is gonna be ready to go when you’re playing a rival or big school not Popcorn State.

 

[Rockfly78]

If you don't relate to the SB analogy, you probably need to take that up with your coach who does his best to remind people.

For the record, you don't see mention of it in my earliest posts in this thread because it's less relevant. The important consideration is that LPT regards basketball above all other sports, and it performs in line with those values. This is fundamental behavior IMO. And there's no reason for U of L fans to have a problem with it unless we can't deal with the results. THEN and only then should the "rivalry" be questioned.

Personally, I'm fine with things as they are. U of L excels in most sports and doesn't dwell on one. More U of L fans have evolved in that perspective...

I pretty much agree with all of this. We are a basketball school no bones about it. Probably the top program in history. I’m glad you are happy that you guys do well in a bunch of other sports. Speaking for myself I really only care about b-ball and football. I’m cool with having a bell cow. It’s becoming difficult to decipher your (and others) intentions every time SB is brought up. We are chasing our tail

 

[HRTheCard]

Love that UofL fans have basically given up thinking their basketball program is as good as UKs and are rationalizing it by saying they are now fans of women’s field hockey and shit...

Sweet - it’s what UK fans have been saying all along...

At least we have more than basketball to fall back on. Multiple power sports. What do you guys do during baseball and football season? Post Louisville game threads and hope we lose? Or do you become an Alabama fb fan since your team can't get past 7 wins?

We'll be back in basketball as soon as we hire a permanent coach. You better be ready though, this next coach wont be scared of the rivalry game because they've never been there. We'll be a top 10 team right there with ya in a year or two.

 

[zipp]

Love that UofL fans have basically given up thinking their basketball program is as good as UKs and are rationalizing it by saying they are now fans of women’s field hockey and shit...

Sweet - it’s what UK fans have been saying all along...

I can speak for myself, thanks... I don't measure any U of L sport against LPT which is little brother thinking. (It is still true of a minority faction of the U of L fanbase.)

My preference is to be strong in all of the marquee sports instead of just one or two. It's more satisfying to excel in football, baseball, women's basketball, etc., and not just men's basketball. This is esp. true as the significance of college basketball nationally declines WRT other sports.

I don't recall slapd!cks ever acknowledging that was the path U of L is on.

"Elite program," my a$$...