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  • #1

    UNI vs. Kentucky

    I was just watching Callege Gameday on ESPN where the 3 "experts" compared UNI to Kentucky, and here's what they said.

    UNI higher RPI.
    UNI more wins against RPI top 50.
    UNI top wins against better teams than Kentucky. Specifically mentioned by Bilas.
    UNI won at LSU, Kentucky lost at LSU.

    Both Digger and Bilas said they would take Kentucky.

    Sure there's no bias against the so called mid majors.
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    Didn't Iowa beat Kentucky this year also?
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    • #3
      Iowa and LSU beat Kentucky, but Digger explained that LSU does'nt matter because they're a "different team then when UNI beat them." That whole segment was a hype conference wack-off fast. Seton Hall over Bradley, even though Bradley's numbers were better in every way, then Kentucky over UNI. What I love is that neither Digger or Bilas had any real and objectable reason to pick Kentucky, other then they just "felt" they were the better team . By the way, does anyone know that Duke and North Carolina play today ? I wonder if there is any way to see that game?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by NJ Panther
        Iowa and LSU beat Kentucky, but Digger explained that LSU does'nt matter because they're a "different team then when UNI beat them." That whole segment was a hype conference wack-off fast. Seton Hall over Bradley, even though Bradley's numbers were better in every way, then Kentucky over UNI. What I love is that neither Digger or Bilas had any real and objectable reason to pick Kentucky, other then they just "felt" they were the better team . By the way, does anyone know that Duke and North Carolina play today ? I wonder if there is any way to see that game?
        are you being serious when you ask if there is any way to watch this game? haha.. just curious since im sure you know it is going to be on THREE different ESPN stations..haha
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        • #5
          guys, digger and bilas probably know everything about kentucky and just enough about UNI, so it doesn't get to me when they pick the storied program over the panthers....until UNI beats Kentucky in the NCAA tournament or at Rupp Arena, their thoughts won't change.....

          but, like i just wrote in another thread, i believe they both said, "this doesn't really matter because they are both getting in to the tournament."

          don't focus on the negative....the panthers played great last night, with a swagger that can win the valley title and go far in the big dance.....lets be happy about that!!! and that both these 2 talking heads think UNI is getting in....yippee!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by B.True
            guys, digger and bilas probably know everything about kentucky and just enough about UNI, so it doesn't get to me when they pick the storied program over the panthers....until UNI beats Kentucky in the NCAA tournament or at Rupp Arena, their thoughts won't change.....

            but, like i just wrote in another thread, i believe they both said, "this doesn't really matter because they are both getting in to the tournament."

            don't focus on the negative....the panthers played great last night, with a swagger that can win the valley title and go far in the big dance.....lets be happy about that!!! and that both these 2 talking heads think UNI is getting in....yippee!

            Exactly! How many NCAA tournament wins do we have and how many does Kentucky have? How many national titles does UK have and how many do we have. Until we beat them head to head and win a game in the tournament, UK will always be picked to win.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by NJ Panther
              Iowa and LSU beat Kentucky, but Digger explained that LSU does'nt matter because they're a "different team then when UNI beat them." That whole segment was a hype conference wack-off fast. Seton Hall over Bradley, even though Bradley's numbers were better in every way, then Kentucky over UNI. What I love is that neither Digger or Bilas had any real and objectable reason to pick Kentucky, other then they just "felt" they were the better team . By the way, does anyone know that Duke and North Carolina play today ? I wonder if there is any way to see that game?
              It's on ESPN tonight at (I think) 8 CST. LSU isn't a "different" team, they were playing a far tougher schedule during their non-conference schedule and playing well, and losing, against teams like UNI, Cincinnati, UConn and Ohio State only beating West Virginia. They have had a far easier schedule in the SEC.

              But the post that said UNI needs to win to get respect is right. The MVC, in general, needs to win a majority of its 1st round NCAA Tournament games and have a team advance to the Round of 16 to get the respect.
              "Lot of people talked about Ohio State or Georgetown or Michigan State or whoever, [or] Maryland in our bracket. When the brackets came out, the first team I looked at was Northern Iowa," Kansas Coach Bill Self.

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              • #8
                Just for the record I was being super sarcastic on the Duke-Carolina game. ESPN's mega coverage is just stupid. Think of all the other good games that could be on on those networks rather then the "fan came" or the "backboard cam." Maybe if they were 1-2, but not this year. It is always a fantastic game and a insane rivalry and I'll be watching at least part of it, but its way overhyped

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                • #9
                  As a long time Duke fan, I am personally sick of all the attention they are getting, especially from Vitale. It only makes people hate them that much more, and really doesn't help at all. Their action on the court are certainly good enough to speak for itself, they do not need the mega-hype.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Reed Rothchild
                    Exactly! How many NCAA tournament wins do we have and how many does Kentucky have? How many national titles does UK have and how many do we have. Until we beat them head to head and win a game in the tournament, UK will always be picked to win.
                    I'm not sure what any of that has to do with THIS YEAR.
                    TH1974: This guy was all-UNI, and wanted to show it by pretending to play a non-existant musical instrument in public.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by UNI Prof
                      I'm not sure what any of that has to do with THIS YEAR.
                      It has nothing to do with the game on the court but everything to do with the analysts' perception of the teams and their prediction as to who wins. Which is why I said UK will be PICKED to win.

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                      • #12
                        luckily, games are still played on the court
                        and not decided by "experts"

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                        • #13
                          I would love to see all of the Valley teams win first round. The only way to get respect is to earn it. Look at Gonzaga...I think every analyst would make love to Morrison if they could. And he is great, but look at the close games they are pulling out against inferior teams than the teams in the Valley. Win in the NCAA, and you become the darling of the so-called experts.

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