One thing that hasn't been mentioned in the comments is the history of this rivalry. It was wrong of Rupp and Hall to not play in-state teams but it was also wrong for Crumb to whine as much as he did but when he finally got what he wanted and started losing, he shouldn't have whined even more. Also, let's not forget, that UK offered a year prior to the Dream Game and Louisville declined. Sorry, Denny. If you want to play, you're also risking a loss. If you can't handle sports, get out! Go Cats!
It's so strange to me that young kids have no idea that these two teams didn't play for the longest time. Now it's just a given that we'll play Louisville every year. At this point, the rivalry was fairly new. This game meant so much then and I think it means even more now...with just a little bit more hatred attributed. Starting up this rivalry has been very good for both schools. Often times, at least one of the schools are ranked and it serves as a meaningful game against quality competition.
In addition, Kentucky is the only team in history to have multiple NCAA, NIT, and Helms titles. UK has 7 NCAA titles, 2 NIT titles, and 2 Helms titles.
Further, Kentucky is the only school to be in the top-10 in victories in each full decade since the 1930's (1930's- 2000's). Kentucky is also the only school to be in the top-10 in winning percentage in each full decade since the 1930's (1930's- 2000's).
The great Eddie Sutton -- he made magic for many seasons with UK, he could have had a monster team in 1988 with Chapman, Mills, Kemp, Manuel, and Ellis -- that scandal really killed everything.
the greatest team that never was, well maybe second to the '04 memphis team that coulda/shoulda had amare stoudamire, dajuan wagner, and kendrick perkins
One thing that hasn't been mentioned in the comments is the history of this rivalry. It was wrong of Rupp and Hall to not play in-state teams but it was also wrong for Crumb to whine as much as he did but when he finally got what he wanted and started losing, he shouldn't have whined even more. Also, let's not forget, that UK offered a year prior to the Dream Game and Louisville declined. Sorry, Denny. If you want to play, you're also risking a loss. If you can't handle sports, get out! Go Cats!
ajgree6 1 year ago
It's so strange to me that young kids have no idea that these two teams didn't play for the longest time. Now it's just a given that we'll play Louisville every year. At this point, the rivalry was fairly new. This game meant so much then and I think it means even more now...with just a little bit more hatred attributed. Starting up this rivalry has been very good for both schools. Often times, at least one of the schools are ranked and it serves as a meaningful game against quality competition.
ajgree6 1 year ago
Tip in for the win by "Swoop" Jenkins.
GBeret83 2 years ago
yea i got pretty tha same story as u...im 15 now but i was 8 wen i started liken em..it was random but ive been a die hard fan since
BeNcHWaRMeRx812 2 years ago
In addition, Kentucky is the only team in history to have multiple NCAA, NIT, and Helms titles. UK has 7 NCAA titles, 2 NIT titles, and 2 Helms titles.
Further, Kentucky is the only school to be in the top-10 in victories in each full decade since the 1930's (1930's- 2000's). Kentucky is also the only school to be in the top-10 in winning percentage in each full decade since the 1930's (1930's- 2000's).
AUniqueVideoProd 2 years ago
Total non-losing seasons: 91 (NCAA rank: #1)
Total winning seasons: 88 (NCAA rank #2)
Consensus All-Americans: 17 (NCAA rank #2)
Consensus All-American selections: 22 (NCAA rank #5)
Total All-Americans: 46 (NCAA rank #2)
Total All-American selections: 76 (NCAA rank #1)
NBA draft picks: 90 (NCAA Rank #3)
1000 point scorers: 55 (NCAA rank #3)
Conference Championships: 43 (NCAA rank #2)
Conference Tournament championships: 26 (NCAA rank #1)
AUniqueVideoProd 2 years ago
AUniqueVideoProd 2 years ago
All time wins: 1987 (NCAA rank #1)
All time winning percentage: .760 (NCAA rank #1)
NCAA Tournament appearances: 49 (NCAA rank #1)
NCAA Tournament games: 142 (NCAA rank #1)
NCAA Tournament wins: 98 (NCAA rank #1)
NCAA Tournament winning percentage: .690 (NCAA rank #6)
NCAA Championships: 7 (NCAA rank #2)
NCAA Championship Game appearances: 10 (NCAA rank #2)
NCAA Final Four appearances: 13 (NCAA rank #4)
AUniqueVideoProd 2 years ago 2
Love Ed Davender sporting the sweet goggles...classic.
jbennett21577 3 years ago
The great Eddie Sutton -- he made magic for many seasons with UK, he could have had a monster team in 1988 with Chapman, Mills, Kemp, Manuel, and Ellis -- that scandal really killed everything.
djrun 3 years ago
the greatest team that never was, well maybe second to the '04 memphis team that coulda/shoulda had amare stoudamire, dajuan wagner, and kendrick perkins
Majesticon 3 years ago
look at teh boy cheerleader at 1:25
lmao
thefreak985 3 years ago
haha tht is classic
deuser011 3 years ago
You guys can have that one, we'll take the national championship we won the year before.
CARDMAN2000 5 years ago
While we'll take our seven titles.
ukwazoo 5 years ago 4
How many have you won since then?
TheGodfather4200 5 years ago
Don't hate, it's not a good color on you.
rollin92gt 5 years ago
Still waiting, 22 years later.
vh1177 4 years ago
and how many seasons does uk have without a final four? thanks for playing.
amd9012 3 years ago
oooh. u of l got to a final four more recently than uk. what happened when they got there?? they got spanked. take your 2 titles and go home!!!
vh1177 3 years ago
and wasn't that ur only national championship?
GOT 7? WE DO
GO BIG BLUE
OH and cardman
Kentucky
Fried
Cardinal
ukcatsfan96 4 years ago
they won twice 80-86
kellyuk7 3 years ago
HAHAHAHHAAH are u serious?
do u remember the 90s?
deuser011 3 years ago
HAHAHAHHAAH are u serious?
do u remember the 90s?
deuser011 3 years ago
Greatness,I've said enough
rondocollector 5 years ago
Geez this is old school goodness.
ukwizard 5 years ago
God, I love Youtube...
danjar7 5 years ago
D.O.P.E.!
sbmrunning 4 years ago