Sam, I know you've heard this quote before, but thought you'd like a repeat for your blog. Our team did not cheat us this year.
Quote from the legendary Al McGuire about Kentucky basketball:
" I've seen all the programs, touching them as a coach, a player, and as an NBC broadcast commentator the past four or five years. I have touched all the so-called capitals of basketball, but when it gets down to the short stroke the only true capital of basketball is Lexington. I even think there are times when the horses kinda bend down a little to the roundball. They had it before you, they had it during you, they'll have it when you're gone." - Hall of Fame coach Al McGuire
Yes, Judi, Al said that and it was quite a few years ago. He used to be a UK hater because we removed his undefeated teams, often 28-0 more than once in tournament games. But he came to appreciate. God rest his soul.
K won his fifth last night, but I, in my predjudiced mind, believe he slipped in after the real team lost; however the real team must play and win every game towards our coveted 40-0. Any team can win any given date especially when you get to the level of Division 1 basketball. Coach Cal has taken his UK teams to the Final Four four out of five years - NOT CHICKEN LIVER competition.
I felt euphoria in being part of a three on three Championship competition on the Highland school yard court of Portsmouth, Ohio, one time. I was personally emulating the great UK teams of the late forties when I was, even then, their fan. I obtained my Metallurgical Engineering degree there later and felt it a privilege which has given Ohio borns Jeanie and me great entertainment throughout our lives. It is a Kentucky religion we are happy to share with the ubiquitous UK basketball fans.
God, please also bless great coaches at all levels! The truly great ones are also great teachers of how to live.
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