The House of Blue

Whew ... Gators for the 4th time in like 6 weeks? Be tough.

I wouldn't want to play Lamar 4 times in one season much less play Florida four times in like six weeks. Louisville is the better match up for UK IMO.

I'm not going to actively root for either. I hate rematches and would have rather have played Michigan State. That said, don't discount the impact of the Final Four setup on a team that is heavily reliant upon outside shooting. Florida, despite the numerous previous games, may be the more desirable opponent given the circumstances. Just look how badly we shot the damned ball last year in Houston.

Game #1 vs. Florida .... UK by 20.
Game #2 vs. Florida .... UK by 15.
Game #3 vs. Florida .... UK by 3.
Game #4 vs. Florida .... ????

Not a pretty trend if you ask me ...

I think UF is a tougher opponent for UK, beating any team 4 times in a year is difficult, I hate the thought of having to do it again. Then again UL would be off the hook hyped to get another shot at the Cats, especially with a NCG appearance riging on the outcome. Honestly...I have no idea which would be the easier path for UK. So when in doubt I'll pull against Louisville...that never feels wrong.

Consensus, very informal, in media room at Georgia Dome today is that UK better served to face UofL. Hard to beat any good team four times. Just ask 1986 UK team which had exact scenario against LSU and missed Final Four on fourth meeting.

I believe I am going to fall under that thinking as well. 4 times in one season is a tough go for anyone. Especially if we catch FL hitting their 3's.

If we were already locked in for the final 4, I guess I would rather play UL....but there is no guarantee we win tomorrow. Could you imagine if UL gets to the final 4 and we dont? I'll take my chances against UF. UF played quite possibly their best game of the season against UK in the SEC tournament(we didnt play that well) and they STILL couldnt beat us.

I don't think anyone's taking Baylor for granted. Not for a second.

Just saying Florida has more ways to hurt you than Louisville. The Cats are a nightmare matchup for the Cards.

I think we are a nightmare match up for both teams to be honest. I do think we would beat UL pretty easily though. I just want to be able to enjoy the week leading up to the final 4 and I wouldn't be able to do that if UL is the opponent lol.

Coming off 2 relatively easy wins against Florida the 1st 2 times, I think we just took them lightly in that 3rd game. I don't think there is any chance we take them lightly again in the final 4.

Florida is having some fried Cardinal right now. Straight up on FIRE from the three.

There's no comparison between the raw basketball ability of these two teams. Not even close.

Louisville just has Pitino and a collective big heart.

Yeah,

1. Home
2. Away
3. Tourney, where we weren't playing well

I agree it's not a good trend, but I don't feel too bad.

Miller wasn't miller is now. Teague seems more confident and assertive.

I feel like UK will be more comfortable, and us being less reliant on 3, we would be pretty good chance of winning.

However, I don't think UF is a better match up. I don't think we can look at that trend and be worried too much.

Either way, we have to beat good teams. It's final four. I remember quote from Cider Rapid Carrier about Davis....

"Davis doesn't need to know them, they need to know davis."

My point i think is. UK will not be afraid to play anyone, they need to be afraid to play UK.