It seems like every sports writer, or anyone with a blog for that matter, in America has had something to say about this matchup. Maybe its because it’s a 1 vs. 12 seed. Maybe it was the way Cornell dismantled Temple and Wisconsin. Maybe it was because there just hasn’t been anything else going on this week, but whatever the reason this match up has captivated sports fans everyone everywhere.
The one thing I think everyone is missing is, to me at least, the most obvious thing: THE DISPARITY IN TALENT. I don’t care how Cornell shoots the 3, or how well they screen, or how tall their center is. There is just no conceivable way that Wall, Patterson, and Co. are going to lose to a group of guys that know the difference between the potion and wizard card. No way. Not happening.
Having been a UK fan for 24 years now, I have learned a thing or two about the Big Blue Nation. One obvious trait of about 90% of the fans is that they worry about everything. Who is our next point guard? Will our recruits be eligible? What did Cousins have for dinner? Can Cornell beat us? Brandon Knight, yes Kanter will be eligible, chicken alfredo, and Hell No.
Prediction: Cats 84, Cornell 69
Enjoy the game tonight Cats fans.
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Not to be overshadowed is Cintucky team number 2 in the Sweet 16: The Xavier Musketeers. X will take on The Kansas State Wildcats in round 3. If you don’t know Kansas State is to Kansas what Louisville is to Kentucky. Oh, and their coach is the scariest man alive.
X has been lead to their first two victories by swaggerlicous Jordan Crawford. Crawford has played as well as anyone else in the tournament thus far and is really putting a exclamation point on what has been a fantastic season. For Xavier to have a chance vs. K State, Crawford is going to have to deliver a (hurts me to say this) Dwayne Wade type of performance. The Wildcats boast an athletic front line and dynamic backcourt lead by All-American Jacob Pullen. (Note: I’m not actually sure if he is an All-American, but after watching a few K State games, he should be.) A lot of “experts” actually have them as a favorite over Syracuse in the West Region.
I expect a close game played at a frenetic pace with Xavier fighting hard until the final minutes. Unfortunately Kansas State is just playing really well right now. They’ve consistently been a top 10 team all season, and have to be the favorite in this one.
Prediction: Xavier 71, Kansas State 74
Not to be overshadowed is Cintucky team number 2 in the Sweet 16: The Xavier Musketeers. X will take on The Kansas State Wildcats in round 3. If you don’t know Kansas State is to Kansas what Louisville is to Kentucky. Oh, and their coach is the scariest man alive.
X has been lead to their first two victories by swaggerlicous Jordan Crawford. Crawford has played as well as anyone else in the tournament thus far and is really putting a exclamation point on what has been a fantastic season. For Xavier to have a chance vs. K State, Crawford is going to have to deliver a (hurts me to say this) Dwayne Wade type of performance. The Wildcats boast an athletic front line and dynamic backcourt lead by All-American Jacob Pullen. (Note: I’m not actually sure if he is an All-American, but after watching a few K State games, he should be.) A lot of “experts” actually have them as a favorite over Syracuse in the West Region.
I expect a close game played at a frenetic pace with Xavier fighting hard until the final minutes. Unfortunately Kansas State is just playing really well right now. They’ve consistently been a top 10 team all season, and have to be the favorite in this one.
Prediction: Xavier 71, Kansas State 74
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