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Nov 18, 2014 10:14 PM
Yeah, the refs let this game get out of hand. If that happens, UK ain't losing all year. Hell, they probably won't either way.
Nov 18, 2014 10:14pm
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Nov 18, 2014 11:29 PM
UK too good right now. We'll see if teams can find ways to make 5 man switch not get along so well.
Nov 18, 2014 11:29pm
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Nov 18, 2014 11:37 PM
Are there any sites taking bets on UK going undefeated? I don't see how they can be stopped
Nov 18, 2014 11:37pm
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Nov 18, 2014 11:38 PM
Already tired of the "reinforcements talk"

This will be Calipari's best coaching job if he can take it all the way selling this 2 team play.
Nov 18, 2014 11:38pm
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Nov 19, 2014 12:17 AM
Terry_Tate;1675958 wrote:Are there any sites taking bets on UK going undefeated? I don't see how they can be stopped
It was 9:1 in Vegas last week. To go unbeaten. Odds to win the title was 8:5, which is just moronic to bet. Almost no return at all.
Nov 19, 2014 12:17am
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Nov 19, 2014 12:18 AM
With that said, there will be crucial games/moments where the platoon must be broken. Certain strengths/weaknesses of other teams and match-ups for game flow. However, the platoon will get plenty of work.

We can see why it's really impossible to pick anyone on UK's team for fantasy. Nobody is really going to dominate the ball or the shot totals.
Nov 19, 2014 12:18am
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Nov 19, 2014 12:21 AM
Azubuike24;1675961 wrote:It was 9:1 in Vegas last week. To go unbeaten. Odds to win the title was 8:5, which is just moronic to bet. Almost no return at all.
Damn, I'd throw 100 on them to go undefeated. I put 40 on them to win it all at 3:1 a month ago and have no clue why I didn't bet more.
Nov 19, 2014 12:21am
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Nov 19, 2014 12:28 AM
I got 5 people to take me up on $5-10 bets at 10:1 to go unbeaten. It's unlikely, but possible.
Nov 19, 2014 12:28am
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Nov 19, 2014 1:09 AM
I bet 5$ for them to go undefeated in regular season at 16-1.
Nov 19, 2014 1:09am
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Nov 19, 2014 12:02 PM
Midstate01;1675939 wrote:That being said. UK looks really good. Bring on the can they beat the sixers talk...
You know, this is one time I think the "can the best college team beat the worst pro team?" argument has merit. The Sixers are blatantly trying to tank and signing all sorts of undrafted free agents to play major minutes and Kentucky is loaded with future first-rounders. Philly will have the experience factor, but Kentucky probably has the edge in pure talent.
Nov 19, 2014 12:02pm
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Nov 19, 2014 12:45 PM
SportsAndLady;1675943 wrote:Kentucky players are literally lunging into Kansas players for rebounds.

Oh and then gets a timeout despite not actually holding onto the ball
squeal little piggy squeal
Nov 19, 2014 12:45pm
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Nov 19, 2014 12:59 PM
Is Kentucky that good or Kansas overrated?
Nov 19, 2014 12:59pm
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Nov 19, 2014 1:01 PM
Automatik;1676058 wrote:Is Kentucky that good or Kansas overrated?
Probably a little bit of both. Moreso Kansas overrated at this point. Their freshman didn't look good, which I think is why they were rated so high. And perry ellis is good but he's not good enough to do things against that front line of Kentuckys.

Kansas will be a top seed again in the tourney, because they will get better as they always do, but right now they are hot garbage.
Nov 19, 2014 1:01pm
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Nov 19, 2014 1:26 PM
Automatik;1676058 wrote:Is Kentucky that good or Kansas overrated?
My answer? Kentucky is that good and Kansas always finishes the year better than they start it. Doesn't necessarily mean they're overrated, because I can still see them making the Final Four, last night's result notwithstanding.
Nov 19, 2014 1:26pm
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Nov 19, 2014 1:46 PM
lhslep134;1676073 wrote:My answer? Kentucky is that good and Kansas always finishes the year better than they start it. Doesn't necessarily mean they're overrated, because I can still see them making the Final Four, last night's result notwithstanding.
Agree about Kansas. Except for last year lol where they beat duke handily in Chicago. And then proceeded to get worse as the season went on. Somehow
Nov 19, 2014 1:46pm
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Nov 19, 2014 1:49 PM
Laley23;1675871 wrote:Also really wanted Toledo to go after Mark Donnal more. He is a FANTASTIC shooter, and has great footwork, but is soo slow for the B1G.

Then I look up the UofM box scores and he is starting this year after the redshirt. Of course, Michigan is extremely thin up front and not deep. But, still...imagine Toledo this year with him on the squad?
Donnal is overrated as hell. Towbridge absolutely dominated him(he now plays TE at Louisville)when I saw them at Central. I see him eventually transferring to a MAC school, highly doubt he will ever be productive
Nov 19, 2014 1:49pm
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Nov 19, 2014 6:39 PM
Classyposter58;1676079 wrote:Donnal is overrated as hell. Towbridge absolutely dominated him(he now plays TE at Louisville)when I saw them at Central. I see him eventually transferring to a MAC school, highly doubt he will ever be productive

Towbridge had 10 points. Donnal had 15. Granted all his points were in the 2nd half, Donnal was the leading scorer for AW and Towbridge was 3rd leading scorer for CCHS. Donnal was also in foul trouble. CCHS outrebounded AW 24-13. Harris had 7 of the 24.

http://www.toledoblade.com/HighSchool/2012/12/30/Unbeaten-Central-Catholic-hands-Anthony-Wayne-first-loss-of-season.html

Amazing game by Towbridge. Beilein should immediately pull Donnal's scholarship. What about Loving and Hayes while we are at it?
Nov 19, 2014 6:39pm
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Nov 19, 2014 6:49 PM
Lololol. Towbridge being better than Donnal. What a joke.

Ive seen a LOT of HSbball players in my life come through Toledo. Donnal is top 3 (shooters) with Nate Miles and William Buford. Not necessarily the most pure, but, when you factor in he is 6-10 it might make him the best.

Towbridge lol.
Nov 19, 2014 6:49pm
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Nov 19, 2014 7:39 PM
Laley23;1676148 wrote:Lololol. Towbridge being better than Donnal. What a joke.

Ive seen a LOT of HSbball players in my life come through Toledo. Donnal is top 3 (shooters) with Nate Miles and William Buford. Not necessarily the most pure, but, when you factor in he is 6-10 it might make him the best.

Towbridge lol.
I thought about letting you handle this one, but decided to do some research, haha.
Nov 19, 2014 7:39pm
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Nov 19, 2014 9:27 PM
sportswizuhrd;1676160 wrote:I thought about letting you handle this one, but decided to do some research, haha.
I KINDA get it. He isnt a quick, athletic guy who is gonna blow you away with his play. When you watch, you kinda wonder how he will make it in the B1G.

But, then you watch his footwork, vision, shooting ability, dribbling for a guy his size and other things. You wonder how good the kid can become with B1G coaching.

He isnt the second coming, and was obviously behind Loving/Hayes/Brown and probably Lamb (who elected for baseball). But, he will be a damn good player, IMO.
Nov 19, 2014 9:27pm
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Nov 19, 2014 10:09 PM
Damn what a comeback and win by Creighton. Was a really great game. Really thought Creighton had blown it by missing FTs.
Nov 19, 2014 10:09pm
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Nov 19, 2014 10:42 PM
Irvine hanging tough with Zona.
Nov 19, 2014 10:42pm
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Nov 19, 2014 11:09 PM
Alright my Cats finally pulled away with a nifty 15-0 run in the middle of the 2H. Started playing better D.

Outside shooting is going to plague this team all year.
Nov 19, 2014 11:09pm
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Nov 20, 2014 8:08 PM
Followingdarren rovellVerified account‏@darrenrovellIf 76ers played Kentucky under NBA rules, the @Westgate_LV sportsbook would make the 76ers 17-point favorites, says @golfodds
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Nov 20, 2014 8:08pm
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Nov 21, 2014 3:47 PM
^ Sounds about right. The talk of them beating the sixers or whoever is redundant and annoying.
Nov 21, 2014 3:47pm