[Scotty doesn't know]

UK really stunk it up out there tonight. Yes there were some terrible calls but I dont think that was the biggest problem. Lack of toughness has always killed UK; past, present and if they dont get someone that will show some toughness soon, it will hurt them in the future. Stevenson is weak inside, as is Harrellson and also Patterson at times. Him not playing shows a big time lack of toughness, I have seen players play through worse injuries than a sprain. Football players do it all the time and that is a much more physical sport than basketball. He needs to suck it up and play, and if its the trainers and/or coach keeping him out, then they are just as weak. Which I have said that about the coach for a long time anyway. He needs to do away with his pride and let these players play the way I and others know they can.

No offense or anything but we do not know the severity of the sprain. As I am sure for anyother UK fan, I would not want Patterson to come back on a weak ankle and injury it even further. The whole business about toughness can be fixed with size. Orton and Pilgrim will be big for us next year. Miller and Harrellson (when he plays) got out there and play really hard (no lack of effort). Stevenson on the other hand get man-handled every night and Stewart is not exactly your typical post player. So I understand the lack of toughness tonight without Patterson but this talk that UK has never being tough is retarded. Look at a team like the 98 champions.