BTO’s Kentucky Postgame Report

[joevols89]

Most satisfying win as a UK fan in a long time. I was even down in Tennessee for the weekend. UK played well but I went away really thinking that if UT didn't have Dalton, then maybe this isn't such a great team. So many UT players just seem uninterested offensively. It worked cause Dalton scored 40, but God forbid you have one of those types of games in the ncaat and Dalton isn't hitting them.
Also a really random thing that annoys me is how often Santi pumpfakes.

Who are you?

 

[DC_Vol]

Ah, look who decided to show up again after being MIA following the L in Rupp.

Kentucky fans are some of the most childish **** talkers in college sports. I can say from multiple experiences it’s a terrible place to go for visiting fans.

Not sure who this one is or how much he comes around, but he pops in to pretty much say Tennessee is nothing without Knecht and then to bitch about Vescovi’s pump fakes. Real winner there.

 

[CornbreadVol]

Kentucky fans are some of the most childish **** talkers in college sports. I can say from multiple experiences it’s a terrible place to go for visiting fans.

Not sure who this one is or how much he comes around, but he pops in to pretty much say Tennessee is nothing without Knecht and then to bitch about Vescovi’s pump fakes. Real winner there.

And this is after we’ve had the much more successful season. Congrats on the win after we had already locked up the SEC.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Kentucky fans are some of the most childish **** talkers in college sports. I can say from multiple experiences it’s a terrible place to go for visiting fans.

Not sure who this one is or how much he comes around, but he pops in to pretty much say Tennessee is nothing without Knecht and then to bitch about Vescovi’s pump fakes. Real winner there.

He doesn’t come around. He literally only posts after Kentucky does something for him to brag about. He’s just a troll that I realize I fed by quoting him.

 

[DC_Vol]

And this is after we’ve had the much more successful season. Congrats on the win after we had already locked up the SEC.

It’s so typical of the Kentucky fans I know. They can act like a game was never played. Don’t hear a word from them. But after a victory it’s **** talking and gifs and memes and adult men acting like children. Then there’s this Kentucky fan strutting around here who decides he’d like to one up all that and start talking about the team. Not a semi sportsmanlike thing to say. Low rent for sure.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

It’s so typical of the Kentucky fans I know. They can act like a game was never played. Don’t hear a word from them. But after a victory it’s **** talking and gifs and memes and adult men acting like children. Then there’s this Kentucky fan strutting around here who decides he’d like to one up all that and start talking about the team. Not a semi sportsmanlike thing to say. Low rent for sure.

I’m from Kentucky and it’s literally the only thing they have to celebrate around here.

Most of them know they’re dog sh*t in football and can’t beat Tennessee, even during our down years.

What’s sad is the amount of NBA talent Cal has had during his time at Kentucky and Barnes still has a winning record against him.

 

[Pennheel]

Already locked up a SEC chip. Remind me, when was the last time UK did that in the regular season or tournament?

That's why I'd ignore it. Although I agree about the over reliance on Knecht, and Vescovi not doing anything,Kentucky fans should focus on their lack of tournament success over the past decade.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Most satisfying win as a UK fan in a long time. I was even down in Tennessee for the weekend. UK played well but I went away really thinking that if UT didn't have Dalton, then maybe this isn't such a great team. So many UT players just seem uninterested offensively. It worked cause Dalton scored 40, but God forbid you have one of those types of games in the ncaat and Dalton isn't hitting them.
Also a really random thing that annoys me is how often Santi pumpfakes.

Like when he scored 16 at Rupp?

 

[VolTull]

Most satisfying win as a UK fan in a long time. I was even down in Tennessee for the weekend. UK played well but I went away really thinking that if UT didn't have Dalton, then maybe this isn't such a great team. So many UT players just seem uninterested offensively. It worked cause Dalton scored 40, but God forbid you have one of those types of games in the ncaat and Dalton isn't hitting them.
Also a really random thing that annoys me is how often Santi pumpfakes.

I agree with a lot of what you have to say. "Most satisfying win as a UK fan in a long time" is telling. Blue is slipping. Fading?

 

[kckempf]

Already locked up a SEC chip. Remind me, when was the last time UK did that in the regular season or tournament?

"Do you have a good team?"
"No, but we did beat a good team that one time!"

 

[OrangeInKy]

Agreed. This 6 day break before we have to play again will be huge. We need this rest. We are beaten up.

It’s annoying, but predictable, that after one loss to a team that’s talented and was red hot, all the people who were talking about winning it all, are now back on the “concerned” bandwagon. We’ve seen guys go cold before, and then bounce back. I don’t feel any different about this team or it’s prospects than I did after they beat AU, Bama, SC in a weeks span. It’s the same team. A team that isn’t going to face many teams of the caliber of the last 4 opponents, in the tournament.

 

[OrangeInKy]

This team will choke in the tournament that’s what Rick Barnes does just go ahead and prepare yourself for that disappointment they won’t make it past the sweet 16. Barnes is a great regular season but a terrible ncaa tournament coach.

They have resources on computers now that assist with punctuation.

 

[cncchris33]

Most satisfying win as a UK fan in a long time. I was even down in Tennessee for the weekend. UK played well but I went away really thinking that if UT didn't have Dalton, then maybe this isn't such a great team. So many UT players just seem uninterested offensively. It worked cause Dalton scored 40, but God forbid you have one of those types of games in the ncaat and Dalton isn't hitting them.
Also a really random thing that annoys me is how often Santi pumpfakes.

I know you like to play the role of lovable, self-deprecating rival UK fan on this board, but if you thought that was going to buy you any good will and understanding for these comments, then you've not been paying attention.

Some free advice, which coupled with a dollar will buy you a cup of coffee....enjoy your win...relish in it, but don't come on here and try to be the voice of reason to UT fans who are still salty over the loss. It doesn't play well, and you just look like what everyone assumes you to be already.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I know you like to play the role of lovable, self-deprecating rival UK fan on this board, but if you thought that was going to buy you any good will and understanding for these comments, then you've not been paying attention.

Some free advice, which coupled with a dollar will buy you a cup of coffee....enjoy your win...relish in it, but don't come on here and try to be the voice of reason to UT fans who are still salty over the loss. It doesn't play well, and you just look like what everyone assumes you to be already.

Only thing I will disagree with you on is I don’t think he was trying to be the voice of reason lol. That post was clearly meant to try and antagonize. He straight up said he didn’t think Tennessee would be good at all if we didn’t have Knecht, as if he has conveniently forgotten that Knecht was mostly MIA in Rupp and ZZ and JJJ were the two that buried them with 26 points each. Pretty easy to say “Geez, if you all didn’t have your All-American player, you would suck!” I highly doubt Kentucky is anywhere near as good as they are right now if you remove Reeves from that team.

 

[VolCalls]

Haven’t seen anyone post this and I just saw it myself, so tossing it in here. Senior day would be better served to be pushed to after the final game - maybe even allow the players to address the fans then. It’s impossible to turn around and play a basketball game with the fervor needed a mere 5 minutes after an emotional ceremony honoring the final time that some of our best will play in their home arena. I don’t blame JJJ for saying this and for coming out flat, it would be impossible not to for these guys, it’s just unfortunate.




Edit: adding another postgame quote I just saw. Sounds like Barnes is maybe considering a change for next season after how the pregame emotions naturally spilled into the game.

I was watching the Kansas-Houston game at the same time as our game. Kelvin Sampson honors his seniors with a formal team event with families the night before, and does a simple recognition to the crowd prior to the game. The announcers relayed that Coach Sampson said the formal event is very emotional - stories are shared, lots of tears shed, etc. and he does this so the players go through all of that the night before, so they’re focused on the game for Senior Day.

After blowing out Kansas by 30, you can’t argue with the results.

 

[Purplehaze26]

Many of you keep saying UK defense is non existent. You obviously haven’t noticed the improved play of their freshmen. Cal came in with mindset of letting Knecht have his, we will stop the others. It worked almost to perfection. Santi needs to come out of his shell. At least JJJ was trying, he just wasn’t hitting.

Ky will do it to us again if Aidoo slumps again.

 

[Sudden Impact]

I’m not sure if they weren’t focused, it’s just so hard to beat 4 top 20 teams in a row. I guess the #1 seed is in question, so we will have to wait and see. I think the biggest factor yesterday was that Kentucky set the tone early in the paint and protected the rim. Aidoo was playing timid after getting his shots blocked early and the same with Awake. Sometimes you tip your hat to your opponent, Kentucky shot lights out from 3 by making 15. Sheppard was shooting 3’s and hitting with conference like they were lay ups. When Kentucky gets hot they are a tough out for anyone and if Edward’s keeps playing like he is they even become stronger. Vols need to regroup and get ready for the big dance, the SEC Tournament is just there, we will see what happens. There’s not a formula to figure out what’s happen to Santi. It’s mind boggling how much he has regressed offensively. Our lack of team production in points may cost us in the big tournament, but I’m hoping for a miracle and Santi sees the light!

7 game span 6 teams will be ranked potentially unless some team has a spark all will be Quad 1 games?

 

[WhiteMike81]

Right?!? Numbers don't lie. Shooting 52% from behind the arc and 46% inside tends to work. Especially when the game is decided by 4 points.....

 

[cncchris33]

Only thing I will disagree with you on is I don’t think he was trying to be the voice of reason lol. That post was clearly meant to try and antagonize. He straight up said he didn’t think Tennessee would be good at all if we didn’t have Knecht, as if he has conveniently forgotten that Knecht was mostly MIA in Rupp and ZZ and JJJ were the two that buried them with 26 points each. Pretty easy to say “Geez, if you all didn’t have your All-American player, you would suck!” I highly doubt Kentucky is anywhere near as good as they are right now if you remove Reeves from that team.

Let me add to it that I believe he thinks he's being the voice of reason because he's been around forever and isn't just your typical drive-by poster who is here today and gone tomorrow.

We are obviously free to feel differently, and I agree, his post was absolutely antagonizing.

 

[strkr]

Success for Tennessee is having Aidoo, Ziegler, and Knecht having good scoring games. (Ziegler taking care of the ball and all three staying out of foul trouble.) The other guys have to contribute to be successful. Defensively Tennessee allowed the Ky guards to dribble drive with ease and converted shots at the rim at times and with the penetration allowed KY to have good 3 point open looks and hurt us with the kick outs and ball rotation when we did cut them off. Ky posts didn't really look to score on Saturday. Tennessee did not have a good shooting day and that hurt our chance to win. With Ky keeping the lead for most of the game it took the crowd out as well. I am glad to see that Tennessee didn't quit as they got down by 10 plus points three times during the game. Kentucky also played good physical defense on Saturday and probably had a chip on their shoulder based on the last game at Rupp. Tennessee probably was affected emotionally regarding the past four game stretch and Sr. day. The past four games were vs. top 15 teams in the country and very intense games. Hopefully the Vols learn from the loss.

 

[VolGee4]

Many of you keep saying UK defense is non existent. You obviously haven’t noticed the improved play of their freshmen. Cal came in with mindset of letting Knecht have his, we will stop the others. It worked almost to perfection. Santi needs to come out of his shell. At least JJJ was trying, he just wasn’t hitting.

Ky will do it to us again if Aidoo slumps again.

It has been non existent. They were hovering around 100 in defensive efficiency. They played much better defense inside and will have a chance to do some damage if they play like that. We also missed some shots.

 

[cncchris33]

Many of you keep saying UK defense is non existent. You obviously haven’t noticed the improved play of their freshmen. Cal came in with mindset of letting Knecht have his, we will stop the others. It worked almost to perfection. Santi needs to come out of his shell. At least JJJ was trying, he just wasn’t hitting.

Ky will do it to us again if Aidoo slumps again.

A one-game sample size isn't really sufficient evidence to make the point your aiming for, though. Did they defend us well? Yeah, if you look at blocks and steals as the evidence of such, they defended well. But by that token, they've defended well all season. They lead the SEC in blocks and are 5th in steals. Reed Sheppard leads the league in steals and has all season. Ugonna Onyenso would lead the league in blocks if he had enough minutes to qualify.

But by advanced metrics, they didn't defend us well, at all, to be honest. If my math is correct, they still gave up 1.09 points per possession, which is terrible, especially considering how poorly we shot the ball for the majority of that game.

In the two weeks before our game, they had given up 95, 89, and 102 points. They have, and still continue to struggle with the concepts of team defense. Their athleticism, length, and natural talent allows for a lot of steals and blocks.

 

[LittleCat]

I know you like to play the role of lovable, self-deprecating rival UK fan on this board, but if you thought that was going to buy you any good will and understanding for these comments, then you've not been paying attention.

Some free advice, which coupled with a dollar will buy you a cup of coffee....enjoy your win...relish in it, but don't come on here and try to be the voice of reason to UT fans who are still salty over the loss. It doesn't play well, and you just look like what everyone assumes you to be already.

Not "playing a role." I'm just speaking honestly.

If I wanted to be a jerk or instigator, I could've posted during the game. I was following along in the game thread. Many years ago, I enjoyed posting in them. But too many hurt feelings, too many hateful vols, and too much negativity has driven me away. I enjoy lurking now.

If I am nice, I am assumed to be fake and acting a character to seem likeable. If I am candid and honest, I am the a-hole who needs to leave and find a uk forum. It's a lose-lose situation.

Notice how I didn't even post after the game? I assumed I'd let the embers cool from the loss, but I'm sorry it was still too soon.

 

[LittleCat]

Ah, look who decided to show up again after being MIA following the L in Rupp.

I was taking L's on this forum for 3.5 years before you ever made a post lol. I felt like making a post because it was one of the few games I got to watch start to finish uninterrupted in the last 2 years (weekend trip without my 2 kids). I would have posted, win or loss.

 

[LittleCat]

Kentucky fans are some of the most childish **** talkers in college sports. I can say from multiple experiences it’s a terrible place to go for visiting fans.

Not sure who this one is or how much he comes around, but he pops in to pretty much say Tennessee is nothing without Knecht and then to bitch about Vescovi’s pump fakes. Real winner there.

Dk is great. I don't think it's blasphemous to say that the season would be different had he not exploded in conference play. Espically with how inconsistent a lot of the others players have been.

I like Santi a lot. I didn't realize it was "bitching". Sorry