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Author Topic: Arkansas on Rare Streak Against Kentucky eleem Player Member # 884 posted 02-26-2015 03:04 PM                     February 23rd, 2011: Arkansas 77, Kentucky 76 (ot) January 17th, 2012: Kentucky 86, Arkansas 63 March 2nd, 2013: Arkansas 73, Kentucky 60 January 14th, 2014: Arkansas 87, Kentucky 85 (ot) February 27th, 2014: Arkansas 71, Kentucky 67 (ot) That represents 4 wins in the last 5 meetings between Arkansas and Kentucky. And while 3 of the games were in overtime, so the rivalry seems closely contested, the fact that the Hogs have won 4 of the last 5 games should not go unnoticed. In fact, it is quite historic in SEC history for UK. In fact, in the modern era (1960’s and beyond) of Kentucky basketball, only 5 SEC schools have ever beaten UK in 4 of 5 games, comprising a total of 10 instances. And three of those instances were during the probation years of 1988-90. Alabama (1989-91) Florida (2013-14) Florida (2005-08, 7 straight losses) Florida (1987-89) LSU (1979-80) Tennessee (1979-80) Tennessee (1975-77) Vanderbilt (2006-08) Vanderbilt (1988-90) Vanderbilt (1963-65) To me, that seems like an incredible stat. In the hundreds and hundreds of conference games played, including many against top level opponents, Kentucky just doesn’t really do losing streaks. Even during the national championship years of Arkansas in the 1990’s and the Final Four years of LSU in the 1980’s, Kentucky never lost 4 of 5 to those teams. To be honest, the Arkansas streak might be the most impressive of these streaks because it comes during a top era of Kentucky basketball. The Florida streak of the 2000’s came during the Tubby collapse. Like I said, three of them came during probation. Arkansas has done all of this against Calipari teams, including twice last year. I would think if Arkansas gets the win on Saturday, it will be time to admit that Mike Anderson might just have Calipari’s number. It’s hard to say that about any coach, but you have to get that man some credit. And to be honest, he has beaten Calipari and UK with worse teams. Now while I feel very confident that UK will win on Saturday and break this streak, it’s just interesting that Arkansas, a team that has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2008, would hold such a streak over Kentucky. It’s probably the most unexplainable of the group above. Saturday will be an interesting moment in that rivalry and in the history of UK basketball. Link Posts: 13248 | From: flatwoods,ky. | Registered: Oct 2000  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 02-26-2015 03:11 PM                     That is something but don't think Anderson can pull this one off, especially with the McDonald All-Americans we have plus playing in Rupp in front of 24,000 fans. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 02-26-2015 10:14 PM                     Anderson seems to have Cal's number, doesn't he? -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 02-26-2015 11:33 PM                     It's a clean slate and the past can't help or hurt us! -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 02-27-2015 06:08 AM                     That's for sure, unless the past reminds those like Willie what can happen if you don't play the entire game! -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 02-27-2015 10:35 AM                     It's a new game and what has happened is over. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 02-27-2015 12:43 PM                     Coach will have them ready -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 02-27-2015 01:43 PM                     Coach knows Anderson's style of play by now and would bet we will be ready to play from the opening tip. He may have had trouble in the past with Arkansas but with this team it's going to be a different story. We have to much talent and athletisum this year. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 02-27-2015 06:49 PM                     VEgas has us favored by 15 -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 02-27-2015 10:53 PM                     That's a big number. It may be hard to get but we are at home in front of the big blue fans and that helps a lot. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 02-28-2015 08:13 AM                     It's now down to 14.5, I figure we win by 10 -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 02-28-2015 09:49 AM                     10 looks to be a good number -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 02-28-2015 10:01 AM                     80-70 Cats -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 02-28-2015 10:02 AM                     Vegas is predicting a low scoring game. Around 65-51 -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 02-28-2015 10:14 AM                     YOu know the Hogs will be pumped to try and upset number 1 on a national stage today! -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 02-28-2015 10:27 AM                     The Streak ends TODAY! -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 02-28-2015 02:02 PM                     I don't by the low score at all. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 02-28-2015 02:03 PM                     I might be wrong but bet it's more like a track meet. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 02-28-2015 02:04 PM                     The Hogs have been waiting for this game all year. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 02-28-2015 02:06 PM                     I hope we beat them so bad you can hear them squealing all the way back to Fayetteville. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 02-28-2015 02:32 PM                     Not sure that will happen! -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 03-01-2015 09:30 AM                     It did and I still can hear the squealing. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 03-01-2015 09:31 AM                     We beat Ark big time, I thought we would. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged m hamilton Player Member # 127 posted 03-01-2015 01:50 PM                     In the interview post game with Qualls and Portis, they were asked "Do you want to play KYU again?" There was dead silence! -------------------- The potus is planning 1st major tax hike since '93 in next economic package! I still can't believe some people believed that LIAR!!! Your whole life is determined(by) 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you handle it!!! Posts: 123991 | From: vevay, IN USA | Registered: Sep 1999  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 03-01-2015 02:41 PM                     Can you blame them? -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged catmandoo Player Member # 1284 posted 03-01-2015 02:43 PM                     I do think we will play them again in the SEC tournament and it may not be so easy. If they get hot shooting their 3's they can score some points. -------------------- http://www.ukfightsong.com/ Posts: 186359 | From: st. augustine florida 32092 | Registered: Mar 2001  |  IP: Logged

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