(1) Florida @ (18) Kentucky 2/10

[BlackcatAlum]

This should be quite and atmosphere, since ESPN gameday in gonna be there, Along with Dickie V. The two best SEC teams face off in Lexington. Tickets go on sale this coming Wednesday. I really think UK will pull this one out. There finally gonna prove there selves to the rest of the country that there still Kentucky.

UK-84
FLA-82

[-STAT-]

This game is on my birthday and I wont be able to go :( But you can bet your bottom dollar I will watch every minute of it! I also think UK can pull it out and the environment is going to be wild. I will give my prediction later on though.

[warriorpride]

UK by 3.

[alfus21]

This will probably be the wildest atmosphere ever for a game in Rupp Arena. I assume the attendance record will be broken, and the crowd will be louder than ever. I'm not too optimistic about the ending of the game though, as I think Florida is just too much but if Bradley comes to play Kentucky has a good chance. If not it could get ugly.

[PLAYBOY5]

Florida BIG. I am saying 85-61.

[TidesHoss32]

Atmosphere will be crazy. I think it will be a good game for 35 minutes, then Florida pulls further ahead in the end, winning it 86-69.

[PLAYBOY5]

I say UK is FLAT! Teams like Florida get up for games like this!

[cards_athlete]

I really hope my Wildcats can pull this one out. It would be a great game to win and show everyone what UK basketball has been, and always will be about. Rupp will explode and as long as the fans stay in this game, I don't think Florida can handle it. A great team, dont get me wrong. I just love seeing my Cats win.

[PLAYBOY5]

You don't think Florida can handle it? They can because everywhere they go they get the same atmosphere because EVERYONE wants to see them lose!

[alfus21]

You don't think Florida can handle it? They can because everywhere they go they get the same atmosphere because EVERYONE wants to see them lose!

I fully expect this atmosphere to be beyond anything they've experienced this season.

[-STAT-]

Yeah the atmosphere should be electric. Usually Rupp is so quiet you can hear Tubby stomp his foot on the ground from up in the nosebleeds.

[alfus21]

^Yeah it's pathetic sometimes. Tickets are going for a fortune on ebay. The student ticket lottery is tomorrow, and I expect that not everybody will be able to get tickets for it.

Should be fun though. Hope I get in.

[-STAT-]

^Yeah it's pathetic sometimes. Tickets are going for a fortune on ebay. The student ticket lottery is tomorrow, and I expect that not everybody will be able to get tickets for it.

Should be fun though. Hope I get in.

Yeah my Dad was looking for some on Ebay and he said the highest he seen was like $455. But I would say there are more much higher than that.

[CAM2006]

Uk-70
Fla-69

[TidesHoss32]

the atmosphere will be great as long as UK's in it...if they fall behind by a bunch early, you'll be able to hear the 70 year old bankers, accountants, and the elders that sit at the floor turn that volume knob from 1 to 0.

[-STAT-]

the atmosphere will be great as long as UK's in it...if they fall behind by a bunch early, you'll be able to hear the 70 year old bankers, accountants, and the elders that sit at the floor turn that volume knob from 1 to 0.

haha, true that.

[BIG_COUNTRY_06]

Florida all the way baby!! UK won't stop Noah. I say Florida will easily git a big W on the 10th. GO GATORS!!

:Cheerlead :Cheerlead :Cheerlead

[BelfryPride]

Rupp will be wild with #1 Florida in town again......

Remember what a beat down we laid on Florida the last time they came to Rupp as #1 ???

UK by 4

[StrikeoutKing]

Florida is by far the BEST team in the nation. The #2 team, whomever it may be during a given week, doesn't even come close. Rupp Arena will be rockin' come Saturday, we all agree on that. When Kentucky plays "team ball," they can be pretty impressive. Meeks has really come on strong lately, and Thomas hasn't played all too badly either. Florida, IMO, is just too big and too talented all around. I saw a game clip, and all Joakim Noah did was throw his arms in the air, and 3 defenders surrounded him, and it left Humphrey open on the wing. That's the kind of effect every Florida player has on the other team. They're too "powerful" in every aspect. They're not immortal, but no team in the country comes close. I'm as big a UK fan as anyone else on here, and I'd love to see the Cats win, too. But honestly, it's hard to go against the Gators right now, even if the game is in Lexington.

[alfus21]

I got my tickets tonight. Who else is going to be there? :popcorn:

[cards_athlete]

I wish i could be at this game. Haven't got to go to any this year and this would be a great one to be watching at Rupp!

[alfus21]

I can't believe how much tickets are going for. Check this out on ebay.
http://tickets.search.ebay.com/Kentucky-Florida_Tickets_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8QQsacatZ1305QQsu bmitsearchZSearch

[NYY10]

This should be quite and atmosphere, since ESPN gameday in gonna be there, Along with Dickie V. The two best SEC teams face off in Lexington. Tickets go on sale this coming Wednesday. I really think UK will pull this one out. There finally gonna prove there selves to the rest of the country that there still Kentucky.

UK-84
FLA-82


Gosh, I hope your right!!

[gamestopper11]

Rivalry week in college basketball.....Gators are going to rupp...who you think comes away with this one?

Wildcats in an upset in a close one

[PLAYBOY5]

College Thread!!!!!!

[OffTheHook]

Wrong thread!

[Tomcat68]

Already have a thread on this one guys. Here ya go.

http://www.bluegrassrivals.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21401

[OffTheHook]

Will be a tough task for the Cats! It is always a battle between these two though. Gonna have to go with the Gators though.

[BlackcatAlum]

I thought the tickets went on sale tomarrow?

[FBALL]

This will probably be the wildest atmosphere ever for a game in Rupp Arena. I assume the attendance record will be broken, and the crowd will be louder than ever. I'm not too optimistic about the ending of the game though, as I think Florida is just too much but if Bradley comes to play Kentucky has a good chance. If not it could get ugly.

I doubt it. The wildest and loudest I have seen was early in the Pitino era. Pitino's first year when a bunch of nobodys beat Shaq's LSU squad was the loudest and wildest I have ever seen Rupp. Maybe in a tie or at least second was the following season when the Unforgettables routed Kansas a year after Kansas beat them by fifty. Those two games are by far the craziest and loudest ever at Rupp.

I'm sure this crowd will be big a pumped up. But I don't think you can top the emotion in those two games. I have seen them play Arkansas when Arkansas was #1 in the mid 90s. I was 5 rows behind the bench for senior day when the Unforgettables beat Tenn. Nothing I have seen at Rupp since can compare to those LSU and Kansas games.

[Gorn]

If Bradley and Crawford both decide to play on the same night, the Cats MIGHT come home with a win.

Trust me, i'm as anti-Florida as they come, but it's going to be difficult to pull this one out.

[alfus21]

I doubt it. The wildest and loudest I have seen was early in the Pitino era. Pitino's first year when a bunch of nobodys beat Shaq's LSU squad was the loudest and wildest I have ever seen Rupp. Maybe in a tie or at least second was the following season when the Unforgettables routed Kansas a year after Kansas beat them by fifty. Those two games are by far the craziest and loudest ever at Rupp.

I'm sure this crowd will be big a pumped up. But I don't think you can top the emotion in those two games. I have seen them play Arkansas when Arkansas was #1 in the mid 90s. I was 5 rows behind the bench for senior day when the Unforgettables beat Tenn. Nothing I have seen at Rupp since can compare to those LSU and Kansas games.

I guess we'll see Saturday. I think the wildest game so far at Rupp ever was the Florida game in 2003 and a lot of people would agree. Record attendance that game, plus the #1 team in the country. Plus a blowout win.

I know it was wild in the games you mentioned, but with Florida being #1, College Gameday being there, and this game being prime time on a Saturday Night. Not to mention the white out that will take place. This one could be something special.

The games you mentioned were as follows on attendance.
LSU 1990 - 23rd all time attendance
Kansas - Not in top 40 attendance at Rupp history

Kentucky played Arkansas 3 times at Rupp in the mid 90's. (1992, 1994, 1996) They rank 5,11,and 14 in all time attendance at Rupp, and Kentucky's only win in those 3 games was in 1996, and Arkansas wasn't ranked. I doubt the two losses were that wild.

The Tennessee game you mentioned was 6th all time, but even the Tennessee game this season was 17th all time.

The ticket prices over on ebay tells how bad people want in for this game.

If Kentucky isn't in the game it may not be close to the best, but Florida is the defending national champ and #1 so if Kentucky plays them well or wins no doubt it will be the best ever.

[BlackcatFootball]

i dont believe florida is the best team by far ucla or wisconsin could beat them on any given night. if the cats show up ready to play they can shut them down especially noah if randolph plays like he did when he shut Tyler Hansborough down then we can do this its not impossible, but i guarantee the house will be a rockin in rupp BABY!!!!

[IRISH4]

I'd say if UK plays like they did this weekend whenever they got down 14 and turned it on then they might have a chance. Florida is too tough right now, but hopefully UK will pull it out.

[BelfryJustice]

All Florida in this game. Tubby struggles with the big games. The trend continues.

[Gorn]

I guess we'll see Saturday. I think the wildest game so far at Rupp ever was the Florida game in 2003 and a lot of people would agree. Record attendance that game, plus the #1 team in the country. Plus a blowout win.

I know it was wild in the games you mentioned, but with Florida being #1, College Gameday being there, and this game being prime time on a Saturday Night. Not to mention the white out that will take place. This one could be something special.

The games you mentioned were as follows on attendance.
LSU 1990 - 23rd all time attendance
Kansas - Not in top 40 attendance at Rupp history

Kentucky played Arkansas 3 times at Rupp in the mid 90's. (1992, 1994, 1996) They rank 5,11,and 14 in all time attendance at Rupp, and Kentucky's only win in those 3 games was in 1996, and Arkansas wasn't ranked. I doubt the two losses were that wild.

The Tennessee game you mentioned was 6th all time, but even the Tennessee game this season was 17th all time.

The ticket prices over on ebay tells how bad people want in for this game.

If Kentucky isn't in the game it may not be close to the best, but Florida is the defending national champ and #1 so if Kentucky plays them well or wins no doubt it will be the best ever.

I was at that game, and I have to agree with you.
At the time, Matt Walshs girlfriend was a porn star, and when he ran out, the "eruption zone" threw pictures of his girlfriend at him.

That's also where the chant "Walsh is gay" started at.

The referee's were AWFUL in that game. Kept Florida in it.

Man I hate Billy Donovan...

[Gorn]

All Florida in this game. Tubby struggles with the big games. The trend continues.

No faith in Tubby?
How can you not put your faith in somebody NAMED Tubby?:shh:

[-STAT-]

All Florida in this game. Tubby struggles with the big games. The trend continues.

I would have to agree with that one, and from when I last checked, this is a pretty big game for the CATS.

[BlackcatAlum]

i dont believe florida is the best team by far ucla or wisconsin could beat them on any given night. if the cats show up ready to play they can shut them down especially noah if randolph plays like he did when he shut Tyler Hansborough down then we can do this its not impossible, but i guarantee the house will be a rockin in rupp BABY!!!!

I'm sorry, Wisconsin couldn't beat Florida. UCLA would have the best chance outside of the SEC.

[Armchair QB]

I doubt it. The wildest and loudest I have seen was early in the Pitino era. Pitino's first year when a bunch of nobodys beat Shaq's LSU squad was the loudest and wildest I have ever seen Rupp. Maybe in a tie or at least second was the following season when the Unforgettables routed Kansas a year after Kansas beat them by fifty. Those two games are by far the craziest and loudest ever at Rupp.

I'm sure this crowd will be big a pumped up. But I don't think you can top the emotion in those two games. I have seen them play Arkansas when Arkansas was #1 in the mid 90s. I was 5 rows behind the bench for senior day when the Unforgettables beat Tenn. Nothing I have seen at Rupp since can compare to those LSU and Kansas games.

I was at the LSU game and it was crazy!! Shaq was there but Chris Jackson was the show for LSU. I think he put up 40+.

I was also on the floor(had a press pass for a couple of years)at the Arkansas game you are refering to. It was another great atmosphere, we lost though. Was rolling until Rod Rhodes got a T for excessive celebration(horrible call).

Oh the good ol days!!

[Old school Dawg]

Kentucky will have to play its best game of the year and if they do they have a 50/50 chance of winning.

[NYY10]

Kentucky will have their work cut out for them, but I dont see florida being number 1, they should be 2 or 3.but i hope Ky comes in there and pulls out the upset!!

[WVUfan33]

UK by 4+

[Johnny Ringo]

Florida by 10

[mcfan1]

Cats by 5 if Morris defends, and we shoot above 45%. Gators by 18 if Morris does not defend, we have a bad shooting night, and we turn it over.

[mrfootball03]

All Florida in this game. Tubby struggles with the big games. The trend continues.

umm, they beat FLA in 2003 when they were #1.. how was that not a big game

Umm.. it wasn't that long ago when UK went perfect throught the SEC.. you know those were big games

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

Tubby would be better off keeping the team in the lockerroom. Florida is gonna kick some Wildcat butt bigtime. Major embarrassment on national TV for UK.

FLORIDA 86
KENTUCKY 65

[Arbys Man]

Florida by 25 in this one. I watched the news tonight and I seen a interview with Morris. He said he dont know much about UK and UL rival or how big it is but he thought UK and UF was alot bigger, I just couldnt believe this. Also they mentioned on there that their would be no Kentucky boys from KY playing in this game.

[Paco07]

i think the gators of florida will walk all over uk-= again ... hey they are number #1 in the country man.

[Paco07]

final score
uk -59
florida -74
i'm soo wrong.

[BlackcatAlum]

Kentucky is undefeated in Rupp Arena when #1's come into town.

Indiana in the 60s or 70s
Florida in '03

[BlackcatFootball]

that some great stats goin into tomorrow night Baby. Its dickie V live From Lexington BABY. PATRICK SPARKS from Downtown LOUIS-VILLE. good time hopefully when get get some tomor night. GO CATS

[PLAYBOY5]

So wish I was there today. The crowd was INSANE when they showed them on ESPN! Hope they don't have to much to drink before gametime, lol!

[UKGIRL20]

I really think Kentucky will come out on top, but if not then I hope Noah gets knocked around quite a few times and that might make it a little bit better. If he does that **** drum beat thing then I would love to see someone knock his teeth out.

[PLAYBOY5]

The thing with punching Noah in the mouth is, it would hit his tonsils because of his gap between his teeth:)

[The Fan]

Jay Bilas was adament about how UK cannot match up with Florida this adds to the growing reasons for me to dislike him

[FATMAN]

id say uk will pull the upset i say uk by 3

[corndog23]

Jay Bilas was adament about how UK cannot match up with Florida this adds to the growing reasons for me to dislike him

Jay Bilas is awesome. Ususally he is spot on, and today was no different. We can match up farely well with 4 starters, but Noah will likely kill us with Thomas or Perry or Stevenson on him. Bilas is my favorite ESPN guy.

[BelfryJustice]

The thing with punching Noah in the mouth is, it would hit his tonsils because of his gap between his teeth:)

Is this what you are talking about?

[pillsburythrowboy]

I so wish Noah would cut his hair. Rupp's a rocking tonight. UK by 10 or more. Defending champs or not I still think there overrated. Noah will not be a factor.

[BelfryJustice]

I so wish Noah would cut his hair. Rupp's a rocking tonight. UK by 10 or more. Defending champs or not I still think there overrated. Noah will not be a factor.

I disagree! Noah is a factor in most Florida games.

:popcorn:

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

Bilas is the best analyst on TV. No reason to bash him just because he picked FU over Kentucky and because he's a Dookie. He was just being honest. FU is the better team and will come out the winner. Bilas knows what he's taking about.

Saying Noah won't be a factor is just plain silly... He dominated last 4 games he's played against UK and tonight will be no different. I can easily see Noah lighting up UK for 20.....or even more for that matter.

[alfus21]

Bilas is the most non-biased and well informed analyst they have. I'm not saying I agree with his decision because he was wrong on the UCLA/WVA prediction, and Digger was right. Hoping for a good game, and being able to serve crow to many of you tonight.

[alfus21]

Saying Noah won't be a factor is just plain silly... He dominated last 4 games he's played against UK and tonight will be no different. I can easily see Noah lighting up UK for 20.....or even more for that matter.

He's done well the last 2 games, but the 2 games before that he was a non-factor combining for 4 points and 4 rebounds in those 2 games. :popcorn:

[Batpuff]

Oh it will be loud and rocking in Rupp Tonight. I look for Meeks and Morris and orbzut to have big games tonight.

[Beef]

Game time BABY!!!!



C-A-T-S...CATS...CATS...CATS!!!!!