youknowme Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/columnist/vitale/2007-11-01-vitale-bonus_n.htm That is it, my friends. North Carolina, Memphis, Louisville and UCLA in San Antonio. North Carolina to hoist the trophy, and a whole lot of freshman to thrill us all year. Hey, I know Louisville football has struggled on defense. But that isn't a problem for Rick Pitino and his Cardinals squad. It has size and experience in center David Padgett. And no one is more equipped to get a great year out of enigmatic Derrick Caracter than Pitino, a master motivator. Talk about Mr. Po (potential). This guy is going to be a superstar or a bust. It is in Mr. Caracter's hands, but Pitino is a whiz to get the maximum out of his talent. Add point guard Edgar Sosa, and you can see why I am so high on the Louisville Cardinals. The only thing that could stop this team is injuries, and Juan Palacios is out for four to six weeks (knee).
rockcastleraiders Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 I actually like that Final 4. I would rather have UK than Memphis or UNC but I will live.
98NCCalum Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 By the way, Dickie V has picked the NCAA Champion 3 years in a row once the pairings are out.
mobaar Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 By the way, Dickie V has picked the NCAA Champion 3 years in a row once the pairings are out. Which they aren't. How accurate has he been pre-season?
98NCCalum Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Which they aren't. How accurate has he been pre-season? Who cares, that's impressive.
mobaar Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Who cares, that's impressive. Well yeah, it is, but its completely irrelevent to a thread concerning his pre-season picks.
MountainThunder Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Who cares, that's impressive. I agree.
98NCCalum Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Well yeah, it is, but its completely irrelevent to a thread concerning his pre-season picks. It lends to his credibility. So yeah, it's relevant.
Log Mountain Boy Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Vitale is a pretty sharp guy. At this point his picks look pretty darn good. I think with UL the biggest question mark is health and guard play to an extent as well. I can definitly see them potentially being a final 4 team.
RowdyRedRam Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 I think with UL the biggest question mark is health and guard play to an extent as well. I'm really not that concerned about the guards. Our offense is run through Padgett more than anyone else. All the guards need to do is get the ball to him at the top of the key and he is a brilliant ball distributer. While depth could be a factor, it is well documented how T Will, Sosa, and Smith are all capable of taking over a game. By mid season I think Knowles will be capable of providing reliable bench relief.
oldrambler Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Has anyone labeled this U.L. team as "Elite" ? :scared: :sssh:. That hasn't worked out so good for the football team .
TheDeuce Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 ^You gotta get some better bait man... :jump:
SLINK Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Has anyone labeled this U.L. team as "Elite" ? :scared: :sssh:. That hasn't worked out so good for the football team . :jump: :scared:
oldrambler Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 ^You gotta get some better bait man... :jump: ^ Not going fishin' today Deuce, just having some fun. :thumb: U.L. should be very good.
MountainThunder Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 ^You gotta get some better bait man... :jump: If we are being honest, ... there was a lot of hype about the football team being a national title contender before the season began, ... on here as much as anywhere. But all along, many of us thought losing 7 defensive starters would hurt them and it has. However, on the hardwood, I think these Cards are LOADED and worthy of any hype. They should be a true contender.
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