June 10, 200719 yr Weak. Louisville didn't want the game moved either, but it's the only way their schedule could work. U of L approached UK and CBS about moving the game, U of L spokesman Kenny Klein said. "We wanted it in January, and I think CBS wanted it in January," Klein said. "I think (UK) originally wanted that other date, but they were fine about moving it. I don't recall there being any major issues with it." Unlike the football game, which was moved purely and admittedly because Barnhart and Brooks didn't think they could beat UofL week 1. Also unlike the football game, which in the modern series had always been played for the opener, there's precedent. The move will mark the third time since the series was revived in 1983 that the Cats and Cards have played in January, the first since the 2000-01 season. It also will be the first time since 2000-01 -- and the seventh time overall -- that the Cards will be UK's final game before the start of Southeastern Conference play.
June 10, 200719 yr Hate reading this. I liked the 3 consecutive Saturdays in December that UK was on national television. Indiana, UNC and then UL. Good run for exposure for UK.
June 10, 200719 yr Weak. Louisville didn't want the game moved either, but it's the only way their schedule could work. Unlike the football game, which was moved purely and admittedly because Barnhart and Brooks didn't think they could beat UofL week 1. Also unlike the football game, which in the modern series had always been played for the opener, there's precedent. The #1 reason UK moved the UL game was for scheduling flexibility. To add home games period. Find me a quote where they say they moved it because they can't beat UL week #1.
June 10, 200719 yr They can play it first game or last game this upcoming season and it probably won't matter. It will likely be a beatdown ... The Cards should be able to make a game of it...
June 10, 200719 yr The #1 reason UK moved the UL game was for scheduling flexibility. To add home games period. Find me a quote where they say they moved it because they can't beat UL week #1. Or more importantly, where they say they can beat UofL some other week. I don't think it really matters. Not this year anyway.
June 10, 200719 yr Non-issue... Just like the changes UK made were non-issues. Tell that to any Card fan.
June 10, 200719 yr Weak. Louisville didn't want the game moved either, but it's the only way their schedule could work. Unlike the football game, which was moved purely and admittedly because Barnhart and Brooks didn't think they could beat UofL week 1. Also unlike the football game, which in the modern series had always been played for the opener, there's precedent. I think that the reason why you don't like the football change is because UK has a shot to beat U of L this year and you want an excuse if UK does find a way to beat U of L. Who cares about either one of these schedule be it in football or basketball? They are still playing each other just on a different date.
June 11, 200719 yr I think that the reason why you don't like the football change is because UK has a shot to beat U of L this year and you want an excuse if UK does find a way to beat U of L. Just like last year, right?
June 11, 200719 yr Just like last year, right? Thanks Deuce, For bringing me back down to earth, I have pulled for UL ever since they made a Regional, Now I know why I don't do it more often...:thumb:
June 11, 200719 yr Now I know why I don't do it more often...:thumb: That's quite alright...:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
June 11, 200719 yr Just like in football, no big deal. I agree. Let's move on. They are still playing each other in both sports, so why the fuss?
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