March 2, 200719 yr For the millionth time: You have to play more often than once or twice a decade to be a rival. Say it ain't so. Maybe they could look at real rivals like Florida, Tennessee and (gasp) Vandy...
March 2, 200719 yr Say it ain't so. Maybe they could look at real rivals like Florida, Tennessee and (gasp) Vandy... Too easy. Besides, they don't want to accept the fact that part of the reason for UK's mythical "slippage" is because the rest of the league — and by extension, the rest of the country — has upped its game to a respectable level. UK fans long for the days when everyone in the SEC was scared of the jersey.
March 2, 200719 yr Say it ain't so. Maybe they could look at real rivals like Florida, Tennessee and (gasp) Vandy... Both teams usually win their fair share in a rivalry, as of late that isn't the case with these two.....
March 2, 200719 yr Author For the millionth time: You have to play more often than once or twice a decade to be a rival. Yes I will agree with you and no I won't. The main rivals are Tennessee, Florida, IU, UL (presently but they will slip after this class goes through). But on the national scene, I consider UNC, Kansas to be rivals as they bandy about for the all-time winningest schools. I define rivals by being "Is it a special game when UK takes the court against them." I think that is an affirmative for a UNC, Kansas, Duke even though it might not always be a yearly game. Ky plays Uconn, it is not a special game. Ky plays Texas, it is not a special game. Ky plays Maryland, it is not a special game. But they play any of the 3 above and it takes a different role. So yes, not a main rival, but yes a rival.
March 2, 200719 yr Yes I will agree with you and no I won't. The main rivals are Tennessee, Florida, IU, UL (presently but they will slip after this class goes through). But on the national scene, I consider UNC, Kansas to be rivals as they bandy about for the all-time winningest schools. I define rivals by being "Is it a special game when UK takes the court against them." I think that is an affirmative for a UNC, Kansas, Duke even though it might not always be a yearly game. Ky plays Uconn, it is not a special game. Ky plays Texas, it is not a special game. Ky plays Maryland, it is not a special game. But they play any of the 3 above and it takes a different role. So yes, not a main rival, but yes a rival. To be an 18%er you have to consider Duke THE main rival. That's the sheer stupidity that coined the phrase...
March 2, 200719 yr I believe that was the announcer in the KY-GA game who gave an update on Duke and called them "Kentucky's archrival." HE is an 18% and proof that not only UK fans see a rivalry between UK and Duke. :D :lol: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I also heard that comment.
March 2, 200719 yr To be an 18%er you have to consider Duke THE main rival. That's the sheer stupidity that coined the phrase... :thumb: :thumb: :laugh:
March 2, 200719 yr Author To be an 18%er you have to consider Duke THE main rival. That's the sheer stupidity that coined the phrase... Well, I can't agree with that in any way, shape or form.
March 2, 200719 yr Well, I can't agree with that in any way, shape or form. It's not whether you agree or disagree with it. That is where it came from. 18% of UK fans polled said Duke was UK's main rival.
March 2, 200719 yr Author It's not whether you agree or disagree with it. That is where it came from. 18% of UK fans polled said Duke was UK's main rival. I meant it as I am definitely not an 18% in that they are a main rival. Rival yes. Main rival, no.
March 2, 200719 yr I meant it as I am definitely not an 18% in that they are a main rival. Rival yes. Main rival, no. Sorry, misunderstood your post. Gotcha now.
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