December 20, 201411 yr Author I don't want to say it was a good thing he was ejected, but it made UL overcome a huge obstacle in a tough environment. That builds character. The one positive, Louisville was forced to play without him. That could prove to be invaluable later in the season.
December 20, 201411 yr Why does a team have nothing to gain when playing a game like UL did with WKU? I think UL gained a tremendous amount today. Agreed... The worst that can happen is UL loses a game. If that loss contributes to them being a better team in March, it's well worth it.
December 20, 201411 yr Author Agreed... The worst that can happen is UL loses a game. If that loss contributes to them being a better team in March, it's well worth it. While I agree that any loss before conference play is meaningless, worse things could happen. Meaning losing a key player to injury.
December 20, 201411 yr It looked to me like the ref was trying to attack Harrell, which in turn resulted into him running into Harrell's elbow, all while Harrell had a muscle spasm and almost punched a WKU player. Clearly, the referee should be suspended without pay. Harrell should not be suspended. Harrell should also file a lawsuit for defemation of character and lost playing time against the NCAA.
December 20, 201411 yr I don't see what UL gained today. They beat a .500 Conference USA team. UL is in the ACC & will get much better road tests in conference play. I just don't see the need to go to Western.
December 20, 201411 yr Author I don't see what UL gained today. They beat a .500 Conference USA team. UL is in the ACC & will get much better road tests in conference play. I just don't see the need to go to Western. Louisville has been doing WKU a favor playing this series, it's that simple. You and I agree.
December 20, 201411 yr It looked to me like the ref was trying to attack Harrell, which in turn resulted into him running into Harrell's elbow, all while Harrell had a muscle spasm and almost punched a WKU player. Clearly, the referee should be suspended without pay. Harrell should not be suspended. Harrell should also file a lawsuit for defemation of character and lost playing time against the NCAA. Bye Felicia.
December 20, 201411 yr I don't see what UL gained today. They beat a .500 Conference USA team. UL is in the ACC & will get much better road tests in conference play. I just don't see the need to go to Western. Looked like a good hard fought game to me. Those type of games help you whether its against WKU or a top 10 team. If nothing else its a learning experience. If they do drop WKU, I would hope they would do so to pick up a strong opponent, not to pick up another easy win.
December 20, 201411 yr Louisville has been doing WKU a favor playing this series, it's that simple. You and I agree. It's great for fans and I love seeing games like this, but if I'm the schedule-maker for UL, there's no way I play it. I say that as someone who loves in-state teams, including WKU.
December 20, 201411 yr It's great for fans and I love seeing games like this, but if I'm the schedule-maker for UL, there's no way I play it. I say that as someone who loves in-state teams, including WKU. There's been talk for a while now about restarting the UC or Memphis series.
December 20, 201411 yr Looked like a good hard fought game to me. Those type of games help you whether its against WKU or a top 10 team. If nothing else its a learning experience. If they do drop WKU, I would hope they would do so to pick up a strong opponent, not to pick up another easy win. It was a good game & hard fought, but I just look at UL's road schedule in the ACC: North Carolina Pittsburgh Miami Virginia Syracuse Georgia Tech In addition to that, you've got home games like UK, Duke, North Carolina, Virginia, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Miami. I just think they'll have enough tests in conference to schedule a road game like this.
December 20, 201411 yr There's been talk for a while now about restarting the UC or Memphis series. Home & home?
December 20, 201411 yr Home & home? Don't know. I hope so. I despise the trend toward neutral site games.
December 20, 201411 yr Don't know. I hope so. I despise the trend toward neutral site games. I know you hate them & I understand why. But I can also understand why coaches want neutral site games.
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