I mean, you go to Rupp, you expect to play 5 on 8. That's why you don't turn the ball over 20 times, don't give open shot after open shot, and rebound the basketball. You have to give yourself second chances. We just ran into a buzz saw.That was the FT stat line for KY. The refs called too many fouls against us. We cut those numbers in half and we would’ve still had a chance to keep it closer
Do you actually think the Kentucky kids played and shot better because a former coach they barely knew passed away? Or, do you think Coach Hall was guiding their shots into the basket from the heavens?I mean, you go to Rupp, you expect to play 5 on 8. That's why you don't turn the ball over 20 times, don't give open shot after open shot, and rebound the basketball. You have to give yourself second chances. We just ran into a buzz saw.
When I heard Joe B. died, this morning, I texted some buddies of mine who are UK fans and told them to expect to skull-drag us and play their best game of the year. It really is the most Tennessee thing ever for that to have happened, today, of all days.
Or, do I think Calipari is an excellent motivator and will use every angle to get his team amped up, including the death of a former beloved coach. Or perhaps the tribute they showed beforehand was emotional for everyone in the building and the players fed off the energy of the crowd.Do you actually think the Kentucky kids played and shot better because a former coach they barely knew passed away? Or, do you think Coach Hall was guiding their shots into the basket from the heavens?