[WideRight05]

This game scares me. It always does. This rivalry is unpredictable and anything can happen. Remember, when Kentucky went on their big run to three straight title games from 1996 - 1998 winning in two of them, Louisville won two of the three games played during that stretch, and counted for two of Kentucky's 11 losses from 1996 - 1998. Also, Kentucky beat Louisville 69 - 64 at Rupp pretty close to this time of the year in 1985. In March of 1986, that Louisville team ended up winning the national title. That goes to show how unpredictable this series is.

I agree that UK is the more talented of these two teams, and I hope that things come together and the Wildcats put on a great game. Louisville is one of these teams that I feel will play to the level of their competition, no matter who it is. They have struggled with injuries, but should still be doing worse than they are right now. Having lost the last two games in this series, there is no question that Pitino will have his players coming into Rupp to play their hearts out. However, I think Kentucky's athleticism will be the deciding factor in the game.