NCAA history is made!!!

[Duncan]

Ohio State ran out of gas, maybe even choked a little. But take nothing away from the Jayhawks, they made it happen in the second half.

OSU had been relying on Deshaun Thomas during the tourney. Once he was lost to foul trouble (benched for much of the second half, 4 of 21 shooting), Kansas was able to shut down Sully (he was 5 of 21). That left Craft, Buford & Smith Jr for offense. While they're good, and Buford was pretty hot with 19 points (9 of 15), I wouldn't expect them to beat a team like Kansas. I wish OSU could've kept Deshaun on the floor...but shooting 4 of 21, I'm not sure it would've mattered.

[MegoMark71]

Kansas has a shot with their big guys but i really do think Ohio St was the better team last night and matched up with UK better. But they blew it, never ever take your foot off the gas against a team like Kansas. I was so pulling for louisville, man they came close. One heck of a try. Still makes me sick Kentucky should win. I heard a reporter asked Davis how many wins it takes to win the championship and he couldn't get past five cause he was counting his fingers, guy is so dumb he forgot he had another hand. Of course that is not true.

[Steeler80]

Being from the state and having attended UK, I'm pulling for them (although I have always liked Kansas as well for some reason even I'm not sure of).

I don't think it will be a blow out. Kansas is a good team as they proved in the second half of the game the other night. But it's UK's game to win/lose I believe.

[Adam West]

One thing that has never made sense to me is the riots that go on after a team wins. Kentucky wins and the students light bonfires, turn over cars, and create havoc. I am only using Kentucky as an example because it was on the news the other night but it seems like it happens everywhere. Back in 2000 or 2001 when the University of Maryland won the NCAA championship; the same thing happened. They lit fires in the street that burned down power lines, telephone lines, destroyed businesses, etc. I went to school there (not at that time but have no memory of this type of behavior). It's one thing to celebrate and enjoy the win but to do it in a destructive manner always baffles me.

[MegoMark71]

If they only knew how pathetic that kind of behavior makes them look. Something done during these moronic riots could stay with them for the rest of their lives. Especially if they are brought up on criminal charges.

[MIB41]

^^^ So very true. In Lexington it's particularly bad. I live in Louisville and I'm glad! We don't even bother going to Lexington when the Cards play the Cats for any sport. They all act like a bunch of hoods, so we don't bother.

[megoat]

I was in downtown Lawrence on Saturday night and things were alright. Sure, there was plenty of frenetic revelry going on, but the crowd for the most part was well behaved. Just tens of thousands of folks celebrating!

[MegoMark71]

Well at least they knew how to conduct themselves. Man i hope they win tonight.

[megoat]

It's gonna be rough tonight. I'm expecting a loss, Kentucky is just too talented. BUT, this Jayhawk team has that special spirit this year. They have found a way to win games. It's only one game. If they can frustrate the Wildcats and get them out of sync and Robinson and Taylor both have big nights, we have a shot. If Kentucky gets in a rhythm and brings their "A" game, I can't see how we win.....

[megoat]

It's gonna be rough tonight.

Rough rough rough. Gotta say I'll probably have to eat a little crow. KU may get beat by 20. We're shooting very very poorly.

[MIB41]

I give Kansas alot of credit. They play hard. But UK is hungry and is dominating as expected. I think as it gets closer to the end they will pull further out in front. They will not be denied. Too much depth and too much talent. UK is not Ohio State. UK will come out in the second half hitting that much harder. Make no mistake though. Kansas is a great team and deserves to be where they're at. UK is just a beast this year. Hold your head high Megoat. Kansas is a great team.

[MIB41]

Megoat you've got alot to be proud of!

[megoat]

Well, we're not embarrassing ourselves.

[MIB41]

Good game Megoat. Kansas impressed!

[Steeler80]

Great game. Kansas showed their toughness and can leave with their heads held high. Glad the Cats won. Now if the fans can act as classy as the players, we're golden.