[Deathstar 80]

The fact is UK did not play to win this game. A few of my thoughts after this game are this.....After the game Miller had against Arkansas I thought he made have finally broke out but was dead wrong. How long does Coach Cal go with him in the starting lineup. I just don't think he id THAT guy yet. Why does Wall wait until the last few minutes of a game to take over? If you can break a defense down get to the basket, foul line or you teamates the ball then do it from the beginning. WHERE is Patterson? Is he not the upper classman on this team, a first team all american? Patterson has got to show up and want the ball. He stands in the corner waiting to fire up an open three and disappears from the game. And what happened to our defense? No one could guard Downey. The Kid is a very good player but UK is suppose to be loaded with NBA talent. Downey made our guys look like a joke including Mr. Wall. Defense is all about pride, heart, determination and attitude and except for Cuz no one in blue had any of that.

I congratulate Mr. Downey and the gamecocks because they really wanted this game. Hopefully UK regroups and comes out with a new fire and mission.

My respects to you Colonel Kill, but KENTUCKY PUT IN A LOT OF EFFORT!!!!

About Miller, he did have a bad night. However, one bad game doesn't define a basketball player. Wait until the season is over to determine if he's a great player or not. Besides, Dodson and Harris struggled against South Carolina as well.

About Wall, he had a hard time as well, but face it. Who didn't have a bad game that day? Cousins was pretty much the only one. If you're criticizing Wall from a season standpoint, I wouldn't do this. He's being talked about as a national championship contender and tries his best to help his team.

About Patterson, I'm pretty sure everyone here agrees that he's probably the hardest worker on the team. By asking "WHERE is Patterson?", are you questioning his effort? He'd probably love to increase his stats and receive more NBA draft value. Keep in mind, you have Cousins, Orton, and Stevenson sharing minutes and stats with him. As long as Kentucky's winning, I'm sure he doesn't mind the lack of stats.

About defense against Devan Downey, who in the SEC can guard him? He's getting 22.4 points per game so far (By the way, he received 10 of his 30 points from his 10/11 free throw shooting.).

In summary, everyone on Kentucky's team looked nervous, meaning they played "stiff." As every coach knows, if you're players don't play loose, they usually lose. The reason Kentucky lost wasn't because of lack of effort; it was because of nervousness and playing the game at South Carolina. Once again, I have respect for you Colonel Kill, but I definitely think Kentucky put in a lot of effort in that game.