My nerves are already high.

[Lempface]

My stomach is in knots as we get closer to game time. We really need this win. Pope needs this win. The guys deserve it after all the injuries. I'm just going to be sick if we lose this one.

Talk me off the ledge guys, the clock is moving incredibly slowly!

 

[rivercatinfl]

Knock back a shot of Pappy about 15 minutes before the game and every 15 minutes during the game!
That will take the edge off. lol

Nah, we got this today. I think we will win handily.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

My stomach is in knots as we get closer to game time. We really need this win. Pope needs this win. The guys deserve it after all the injuries. I'm just going to be sick if we lose this one.

Talk me off the ledge guys, the clock is moving incredibly slowly!

Bro, I’m getting a little that way too. I’d feel a little better if some bigger upsets happened. I trust Pope though and I think Cal PTSD is the nerves

 

[Lempface]

Bro, I’m getting a little that way too. I’d feel a little better if some bigger upsets happened. I trust Pope though and I think Cal PTSD is the nerves

Exactly, lack of big upsets, we're still banged up, and definitely Cal PTSD.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Not worried about this game at all. Pope isn't washed up Cal.

 

[Lempface]

Not worried about this game at all. Pope isn't washed up Cal.

I do like that Otega's response to if there was any pressure because we lost last year. He didn't hesitate and had a deadpan stare and confidently said, "No."

 

[SemperFiCat]

I just hope both teams have fun!

 

[ManitouDan]

My stomach is in knots as we get closer to game time. We really need this win. Pope needs this win. The guys deserve it after all the injuries. I'm just going to be sick if we lose this one.

Talk me off the ledge guys, the clock is moving incredibly slowly!

Yeah I'll jittery

 

[jusballin32]

Exactly, lack of big upsets, we're still banged up, and definitely Cal PTSD.

Yes, all of these!

 

[HenryMuto]

They only have 2 guys avg double digits per game and they both shot 27% from 3.
Their entire team is 29.9% from 3
Their best 3 point shooter is at 37% and only plays 10 min/game and avg 4.6 PPG
Of their starters their best 3 point shooter is at 33%

 

[WildcatNC]

Letting Cal beat the absolute brakes off of us in Rupp and then losing the first game in the tournament would nearly negate any good that happened this year.

Just win. Get to second weekend. Then it's house money.

 

[thberea]

I woke up nervous about it, still not feeling better, maybe a shot and couple beers will help

 

[anon1751545683]

I just hope both teams have fun!

Screw that. I hope it’s a miserable experience for our opponent.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Screw that. I hope it’s a miserable experience for our opponent.

 

[Lempface]

They only have 2 guys avg double digits per game and they both shot 27% from 3.
Their entire team is 29.9% from 3
Their best 3 point shooter is at 37% and only plays 10 min/game and avg 4.6 PPG
Of their starters their best 3 point shooter is at 33%

Oh we are clearly the better team on paper, but teams get beer muscles in this tournament.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

They only have 2 guys avg double digits per game and they both shot 27% from 3.
Their entire team is 29.9% from 3
Their best 3 point shooter is at 37% and only plays 10 min/game and avg 4.6 PPG
Of their starters their best 3 point shooter is at 33%

10 made 3s incoming.

 

[Bkocats]

I’m anxious as all get out.
Hungry but stomach says ummmm no

 

[MachineHead]

Knock back a shot of Pappy about 15 minutes before the game and every 15 minutes during the game!
That will take the edge off. lol

Nah, we got this today. I think we will win handily.

Who the hell has Pappy?

 

[Zuma75]

My stomach is in knots as we get closer to game time. We really need this win. Pope needs this win. The guys deserve it after all the injuries. I'm just going to be sick if we lose this one.

Talk me off the ledge guys, the clock is moving incredibly slowly!

Tired of hearing these teams talking ish about UK ... go shut 'em up boys!!!

 

[FanofUK]

I am telling myself NO FEAR, these guys have no fear why should I. Maybe unlucky with injuries but they are killers, lets go get it!

 

[Lempface]

Who the hell has Pappy?

I'll substitute Blanton's which I feel fortunate enough to have, let alone Pap.

 

[littlecreek]

They only have 2 guys avg double digits per game and they both shot 27% from 3.
Their entire team is 29.9% from 3
Their best 3 point shooter is at 37% and only plays 10 min/game and avg 4.6 PPG
Of their starters their best 3 point shooter is at 33%

Unfortunately, it seems like teams hit 3s at an usually high rate against Kentucky

 

[MachineHead]

I'll substitute Blanton's which I feel fortunate enough to have, let alone Pap.

I’ve got some Blanton’s, some Stagg (no shots at 130 proof), and some EH Taylor and that will have to do. I don’t even SEE Pappy in the wild at a price anyone with sense would buy.

 

[BGCATFAN2012]

I'm alittle gun shy after the last 5 Marches haven't been kind to us. I'm not even sure how I'll react to a loss tonight and hoping The University of Kentucky Men's Basketball Coach Mark Pope is ready to get his first tournament win tonight. Anything starting Sunday is surprising. Let's go Cats its time to but some life back into the program.

 

[NoahColeLiam2024!]

I have a feeling the nerves on this board are higher than that of the team! Cal PTSD is real. We are a team chocked full of seniors, and I hope they play like they don't want this to be their last game.

 

[SemperFiCat]

I'm not as nervous as I thought I'd be. This team has had grit all year. This is a new era, and I like our chances tonight.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Knock back a shot of Pappy about 15 minutes before the game and every 15 minutes during the game!
That will take the edge off. lol

Nah, we got this today. I think we will win handily.

If Troy plays like they played Arkansas we should win by 15-20. I just hope we get a well officiated game where we finally get fouled called when warranted and they let us run our offense for once without being held on every play.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

I'm not as nervous as I thought I'd be. This team has had grit all year. This is a new era, and I like our chances tonight.

I definitely expect this team to fight. Only 2 games all year did we quit or pack it in imo. Bama and Ohio State.

 

[outlaw77]

84-68 Cats.

 

[jeffky]

Troy tallest guy is 6 ft 8 and he does the bulk of the shooting. Amari and Brandon need to stay on him ,hand in face style .Troy really gets after it defensively. they pressure alot, we have take care of the ball, that's critical .

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

84-68 Cats.

I love it

 

[Crawfords Corner]

Not me. Troy's season end is imminent.

 

[bbnkat02]

My stomach is in knots as we get closer to game time. We really need this win. Pope needs this win. The guys deserve it after all the injuries. I'm just going to be sick if we lose this one.

Talk me off the ledge guys, the clock is moving incredibly slowly!

I'm right there with you. I won't be angry if we lose, but I'll be incredibly bummed, disappointed and sad for Pope.

 

[bbnkat02]

Troy tallest guy is 6 ft 8 and he does the bulk of the shooting. Amari and Brandon need to stay on him ,hand in face style .Troy really gets after it defensively. they pressure alot, we have take care of the ball, that's critical .

Thank God Butler is half way serviceable it sounds like. Otherwise I'd be really worried.

 

[bbnkat02]

I definitely expect this team to fight. Only 2 games all year did we quit or pack it in imo. Bama and Ohio State.

Auburn, but man, I can't blame them on that one. We were just outmatched.

 

[FirewithFire]

This is the first year I have had the old school nerves before a game like I used to. I think the game is going to be closer than I want it to be. Hope I'm wrong. Would love a nice blow out.

 

[bbnkat02]

This is the first year I have had the old school nerves before a game like I used to. I think the game is going to be closer than I want it to be. Hope I'm wrong. Would love a nice blow out.

Same. I would like a comfy 15 point lead from the middle of the first half on but just get the damn dub. That's all that matters.

 

[NoahColeLiam2024!]

This is the first year I have had the old school nerves before a game like I used to. I think the game is going to be closer than I want it to be. Hope I'm wrong. Would love a nice blow out.

I agree with this. I have just had this feeling in the pit of my stomach this game is going to be uncomfortable for far too long for my liking.

 

[BGCATFAN2012]

Im alittle gun shy after the last 5 Marches haven't been kind to us. I'm not even sure how I'll react to a loss tonight and hoping The University of Kentucky Men's Basketball Ball Coach Mark Pope is ready to get his first tournament win tonight. Anything starting Sunday is surprising. Let's go Cats its time to but some life back into the pro

84-68 Cats.

Im thinking about recording it and watching later. Don't need the stress of losing to a Sun Belt team. Everyone while they still have time to.. take a deep breath and tell themselves it's just a game and find a way to enjoy it. Then put 100 or 2 on whomever we are playing. So win or lose it's kinda alright.

 

[Rise]

Some bozo in Owensboro cut the fiber line to spectrum internet. I will have to watch on the phone. Feel like it's a bad sign.