I hope Scotty Hopson can attend this game, because after this game any doubts that are left will be no more. This game will introduce a new era in SEC basketball where the kittycats will rule the SEC no more. For the past two seasons, it seems like there was only one man that could stop Jamont and that was Randolf Morris. Thankfully he's gone and KY will struggle in this area. The kittens will depend heavily on newcomers, especially Patrick Patterson one of the top HS frontcourt players in the nations last season. The only frontcourt player with any type of experience is 6'9" 190 lb Perry Stevenson. He is the size Jarvis was when he first arrived on campus but doesn't have the offensive skills Jarvis does. Our depth should exploit Stevenson down low and leave an interesting matchup btw Patterson and Charles. Charles experience should give him the upper hand, but Patterson's athleticism should match up well. The backcourt will be KY's strength. If billy boy wants to teach his guards something, he need to start with learning how to distribute the ball. KY found this out the hard way in the SEC tournament. If we can dominate up front if should offset any weaknesses in the backcourt. Like some other teams in the SEC, KY could be forced to play with a guard dominated lineup. Without the horses down low, KY will have some weaknesses and look for MSU to exploit those. This will be a barn burner. Next, the TN game will be one the biggest games in the Hump this season. My love for the wildcats hasn't grown much through the whole Scotty Hopson recruitment and I look forward to sharing the same feelings for KY that I've have for the Alabama basketball program for several years now.
Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
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Living closer to Kentucky, I have to observe that they have a lot of "vanity plate" fans that can get annoying. But from SECT visits in the past and knowing a few blue bloods, I admire thier core fan base infatuation with basketball. We have a smattering of fans that could talk basketball year round. It's a requirement at Kentucky that you have to be basketball crazy.
As for this year's UK team, I expect that they will get a little bounce from thier new Coach. Tubby was a great man and despite what people think he is a really good Coach. His problem was being stubborn and a philosophy that resisted "alumni recruits." Wildcat fans could't enjoy the recruiting season when UNC, Ohio St., and others hogged so much fun.
I like thier experience and size on the perimeter. Bradley, Crawford, and especially Jodie Meeks. Highly touted FR Alex Legion joins that mix. They hurt a little in the front court where Patrick Patterson will be the focus as a FR and toothpick SO Perry Stevensen will contribute.
It will be a fun night in the Hump when UK comes to town. I hope that Scotty reserves a seat behind our bench for that one. ZD
It should be an exciting night. The Bulldogs should have a distinct advantage with the home floor.
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