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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 11-26-2014, 11:58 AM:

We get more respect with each victory moving forward.

Texas-Arlington coach Scott Cross was the third coach this year to suggest that UK could go undefeated, only adding to the clutter UK coach John Calipari has warned his team to avoid.

“(Former UK) Coach (Joe B.) Hall told me when I said the 100-pound jacket, he said, ‘Coaches wear that 100-pound jacket, too, and you’ve got to deal with all that same stuff.’ All I’m doing is focusing on this team. I’m focusing on individuals. What can I keep adding to their game?” Calipari said. “And then I’m looking at a team, how do we become a better execution team offensively, how do we continue to play with this kind of energy, and what other tweaks can we give the defense?

“What can we do, because folks, I’m going to have to keep this team engaged all year, and right now we’re ahead defensively, so I need to start adding stuff, and even if it’s little things to make them think so that they don’t get into that rut of just hearing the buzz, like I’m making them think, I’m making them be engaged, those are the kind of things we’re going to have to do as the year goes on.”

Freshman Devin Booker, who had 19 points and has now made three or more 3-pointers in three straight games by hitting 12 of 17 shots in that span, doesn’t mind coaches putting that kind of pressure on UK.

“Every time we step on the floor we try to win,” Booker said. “I see that as a sign of respect to actually think we can do something like that.”

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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 11-27-2014, 12:00 PM:

If the Cats play up to their capabilities and the coach's can keep them focused they have a shot but history is not on their side as it "rarely" happens even to the best of teams. The only thing we can ask is they do their job and play hard. It certainly isn't the end of the world if we lose a game or the NCAA championship for that matter although it would fantastic if we could.

Posted by handycat (Member # 2323) on 11-27-2014, 12:04 PM:

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It certainly isn't the end of the world if we lose a game or the NCAA championship for that matter although it would fantastic if we could.

Say what! Many of us on here feel like it's the end of the world when we lose any game. [Wink]

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 11-27-2014, 05:19 PM:

That's awfully true handy. We may be spoiled but we sure do love our Cats.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 11-27-2014, 06:26 PM:

Anyone with a competitive spirit hates to lose. Even though we know it is bound to happen eventually.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 11-27-2014, 08:21 PM:

Lets hope eventually ends up being sometime next season. [Smile]

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 11-27-2014, 08:37 PM:

It wouldn't upset me if I never saw my team EVER lose another game!

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 11-27-2014, 08:50 PM:

I wouldn't hold your breath on that statement. [Wink]

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 11-27-2014, 08:55 PM:

Oh I said I wouldn't be upset, I know that almost every opponent we face could be our next loss.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 11-28-2014, 06:17 PM:

We need to take one game at a time and take no one for granted.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 11-28-2014, 07:09 PM:

Providence is undefeated going into Sunday's game so they definitely deserve respect.