Well boys and girls, it's about that time. Time for the game that causes husbands to turn on wives, and grandkids to slap grandparents. The game that splits the state like a civil war filled with pride, hate, and down right despite for the opposing side.
It's a rivalry unlike any other in college basketball. ESPN says the greatest rivalry in college basketball takes place on "tobacco road", that's because they're afraid to make the trip down I-64 to witness a TRUE rivalry. A rivalry, that every year turns brother against brother.
I could could go into stats, and try to break down the game, but it's pointless. When these two teams play, stats and facts go out the window. There is too much heart, and determination that goes into this game for the stats to matter. One team could be ranked #1 and the other #3000 and it would still be a battle till the end. That's what makes this game so special, then you through the Cal-Pitino factor into it, and it goes to a whole other level.
Louisville fans have been out in force this week (pics above) talking trash, as have the UK fans. Come around 2 pm tomorrow we will find out which side can have bragging rights 'till next season.
Until then, let's hope the game is fun, exciting, safe, and shows why it IS the BEST rivalry in college basketball.
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