0 points, 15 rebounds, 1 unfortunate picture

I’ve kept my mouth shut for the most part about UCLA, but last night really exposed them.  I wanted to talk about how they haven’t really done much to get here, but I wasn’t sure that Memphis would beat them.  I’ve never been a big believer in the Tigers, and I thought that they were beatable–even by UCLA.  Alas, UCLA looked like a team that ran through some mid-majors and almost lost to the one team that played in a power conference.

Kansas employed the same defense on Hansbrough that UL and Mississippi State did against Patterson–swat every one of his shots early, and rattle his confidence.  I held a belief (that was mostly coined by Gregg Doyel…I say mostly because I don’t want to misrepresent what he said) that Hansbrough was only good against guys who sucked.  Then he smoked Louisville.  I thought, ‘you know, maybe he’s pretty good.’  Then last night happened.  He was even out-Hansbrough-ed by that Aldridge fella from Kansas.  Now, I don’t know what to think.  Louisville blows?  Kansas is unstoppable?  Hansbrough got lucky?  Hansbrough only plays well at home, but Charlotte’s not his home court, so I’m confused as to why UL fans always are saying UNC played at home?

Also, starting against UL, Hansbrough stopped getting those awful foul calls that put him on the line for a record amount of attempts.  Save the blatant travel that he committed last night, he only got one or two gift foul calls.

Ah yes, a back from Dunbar. Another in-stater signs with the UK football team. (Demling’s Blog)

An official from UK-Duke. “Would’ve had to have taken Laettner’s head off to get a foul.” (Courier-Journal)

What should the Cats do as a tribute to Mr. Wildcat? Tipton weighs some options. (Herald-Leader)

Doyel: UCLA never had a chance. (Sportsline)

This dude eats it running the hurdles. (With Leather)

Not a lot out there today.  Deal with it.