Perception is reality.

[Captain Queeg]

Like it or not, perception is reality. This team and coach are now getting laughed at by every media outlet you can think of, whether it be online, in print, or on television. They are being called chokers and losers. Rival fans are having a field day. And no, this won't end, ever. This team will go down in history with the likes of the 1966 ,1984, and 1995 Kentucky teams. It's sad, but it is what it is. It may be the worst moment in Kentucky Basketball history, due to the modern day social network structure.

Honestly, if Coach Cal can withstand this for long, it will be a miracle. I'm honestly scared on this. Many UK fans have turned on him today as well. I've never seen so many UK fans so angry. It makes me sick that Louisville fans are all dancing a jig right now

 

[TortElvisII]

Get a grip.

 

[thefolker]

Did Louisville play in the Final Four? Not sure why we should care what our rivals think.
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[dnabbott25]

TROLL ALERT MODS.......Ban him

OP you are wrong. The national media is not laughing at all. Ive watched all morning. Everyone is respectfull, and kind of like well, they just lost. No big deal. Pat Forde and the usual hatters are but eff them we expect that. And we have A LOT of fans from other schools here trashing the team and Cal, but we know they aren't really Kentucky fans. You have 68 posts and come here with that crap? You are clearly trying to start a fire

 

[JumoJulep]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:
Like it or not, perception is reality. This team and coach are now getting laughed at by every media outlet you can think of, whether it be online, in print, or on television. They are being called chokers and losers. Rival fans are having a field day. And no, this won't end, ever. This team will go down in history with the likes of the 1966 ,1984, and 1995 Kentucky teams. It's sad, but it is what it is. It may be the worst moment in Kentucky Basketball history, due to the modern day social network structure.

Honestly, if Coach Cal can withstand this for long, it will be a miracle. I'm honestly scared on this. Many UK fans have turned on him today as well. I've never seen so many UK fans so angry. It makes me sick that Louisville fans are all dancing a jig right now

Girl, you are a raging drama queen. Go back to your uvel sewer.

 

[Captain Queeg]

Originally posted by the nail at the foul line:

Get a grip.

Get a sense of reality. Look at what's being said and all the gleeful hatred that is flowing at record levels.These kids and this coach do not deserve it, but they are being socially branded with it by nearly the entire press and entire country. Our program is being laughed at today, and it will never stop. I'm not saying I agree or like it. Instead, I'm saying everyone better get ready for it.

 

[reignof cats]

4 Final 4's in 5 years
1 National Championship
1 Runner Up
That is the reality. We will be ok. Whisky was a good team and played very well last night. No shame in that. GBB

 

[WeWant9_rivals]

It is what it is man. I woke up today and saw that the sun is still shining. I was so upset last night that I cried a bit, but you know what life will go on and in another few months another season will start up and all of us will be glued to the team again. I agree this team will always be one of those who should've won it all, but what can you do. There's only one school with double digit championships, that just tells you how hard it is to win it all. Also Who gives a crap what the media is saying? Just don't read any of it, all it is bait to try and garner views/hits.

It should tell you something when UL fans get this excited to see UK lose. That program has no tradition at all and their favorite pastime is rooting against UK.

 

[Captain Queeg]

I am a HUGE UK fan, always have been, and certainly no troll. That's ridiculous. You can disagree with my assessment if you wish, but a troll I am not. I'm just stating frankly what I'm seeing. Not one time have I said it was justified or fair. I just said the our haters are having a field day with this and will do so for a long time.

 

[TortElvisII]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:

Originally posted by the nail at the foul line:

Get a grip.

Get a sense of reality. Look at what's being said and all the gleeful hatred that is flowing at record levels.These kids and this coach do not deserve it, but they are being socially branded with it by nearly the entire press and entire country. Our program is being laughed at today, and it will never stop. I'm not saying I agree or like it. Instead, I'm saying everyone better get ready for it.

We are not recruiting Pat Forde or John Feinstein. You are correct about record levels of hatred in media. It is shameful. Let them laugh.

UK is not going anywhere.

 

[anon_q409idbs5m40a]

Being the best team in the field doesn't always guarantee that they'll win the title. Think back and you'll see that there are many instances where the best team didn't win. We'll probably win one or two more when we're not the heavy favorite, such as in 1998.

 

[anon1763419335]

4 final fours in 5 years with 1 title.....thats the only reality that matters.

 

[RKulmer]

Cal once said UK fans get a bum rap on accepting nothing less than a title every year. They just want to be in the discussion. I'd say we've pretty much been in the discussion with 4 Final Fours. That is REALITY.

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:
Like it or not, perception is reality. This team and coach are now getting laughed at by every media outlet you can think of, whether it be online, in print, or on television. They are being called chokers and losers. Rival fans are having a field day. And no, this won't end, ever. This team will go down in history with the likes of the 1966 ,1984, and 1995 Kentucky teams. It's sad, but it is what it is. It may be the worst moment in Kentucky Basketball history, due to the modern day social network structure.

Honestly, if Coach Cal can withstand this for long, it will be a miracle. I'm honestly scared on this. Many UK fans have turned on him today as well. I've never seen so many UK fans so angry. It makes me sick that Louisville fans are all dancing a jig right now

Why do you care what rival fans are saying, what do they matter?

 

[Kats23]

Honestly, just don't read it. I haven't read a single quote, or saw a presser. I won't go on Facebook for at least a week or 2. I'm sick as Ive ever been over a UK loss so just wallowing in any garbage from rival fans or writers.

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:

Originally posted by the nail at the foul line:

Get a grip.

Get a sense of reality. Look at what's being said and all the gleeful hatred that is flowing at record levels.These kids and this coach do not deserve it, but they are being socially branded with it by nearly the entire press and entire country. Our program is being laughed at today, and it will never stop. I'm not saying I agree or like it. Instead, I'm saying everyone better get ready for it.

Here's a dose of reality. Four final fours in 5 years. Only two others coaches have ever accomplished that in NCAA history - Wooden and K. Kentucky has always been hated and people have always rejoiced when we lost. Same goes with Duke. It's what comes with the territory of being great. If you don't like it or can't handle it, go be a fan of some school where no one outside their fanbase cares if they win or lose.

 

[Captain Queeg]

You don't get it, it's not what is fair or what UK fans think. Instead, it's what the general consensus of the agenda-driven media thinks. That's what I titled this thread, "Perception is reality."

For example, if everyone is the country writes, blogs, or says that you slap babies, what do you think the majority of people are going to think?

This media-driven agenda toward UK will now be worse than ever. That was my point.



This post was edited on 4/5 11:26 AM by Captain Queeg

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:
You don't get it, it's not what is fair or what UK fans think. Instead, it's what the general consensus of the agenda-driven media thinks. That's what I titled this thread, "Perception is reality."

For example, if everyone is the country writes, blogs, or says that you slap babies, what you think the majority of people are going to think?

This media-driven agenda toward UK will now be worse than ever. That was my point.

It comes along with greatness. Everyone is jealous and want to bring it down. This is not a complicated formula to follow. If you don't like it, don't read it or don't listen to it then. Stop being a damn drama queen.

This post was edited on 4/5 11:27 AM by wildcatsboston1984

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

Haters would have been out in force anyway unless we had gone 40-0.
YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS, OP.
Cal will take some heat for his bad coaching down the stretch and justifiably so. Andrew Harrison will take heat for his presser comment and again, justifiably so.
Do you think anyone other than UK fans love this program???

 

[deebert]

Who cares? The national media has been wanting us to lose all year. I love this team for their unselfish play and what they were able to accomplish. I'm incredibly sad we didn't win it all, but I'm thankful for the ride. I just feel terrible for the guys who came back to win the championship, but fell short.

 

[Kampus Korner_rivals164031]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:
Like it or not, perception is reality. This team and coach are now getting laughed at by every media outlet you can think of, whether it be online, in print, or on television. They are being called chokers and losers. Rival fans are having a field day. And no, this won't end, ever. This team will go down in history with the likes of the 1966 ,1984, and 1995 Kentucky teams. It's sad, but it is what it is. It may be the worst moment in Kentucky Basketball history, due to the modern day social network structure.

Honestly, if Coach Cal can withstand this for long, it will be a miracle. I'm honestly scared on this. Many UK fans have turned on him today as well. I've never seen so many UK fans so angry. It makes me sick that Louisville fans are all dancing a jig right nowIsnt' time you changed your diapers?

 

[Brando Mac]

Laughed at for losing ONE game against a really good team that needed some questionable calls late to beat us?

Get over yourself.

 

[BLUEHILLS]

Kentucky is a polarizing program while Cal is a polarizing coach.

We are loved like no other and hated like no other.

Being a real fan, you should have realized there was a chance this could happen and Kentucky comes home empty handed. You should have also known if that were the case and it was, there would be thousands waiting in line to try and tear us down even further.

Am I in the minority in understanding this?

We have to accept the fact and that fact is, we are unlike any other program.

We are never as good on our best days nor are we as bad as our worst days. The press would beg to differ especially on the latter.

Hell, Pat Forde probably had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours.

 

[hoggwildcat]

There are very few media members criticizing, or at least the ones that matter. Unless you are listening to lousyville fans? All they have is wishing and hoping that we lose in the tournament, because they can't beat us and they can't match our success.

This post was edited on 4/5 12:06 PM by hoggwildcat

 

[EvilMD]

You're right, OP. We should fire Cal for this hate he hath brought down upon us. We should fire Cal and Alabama should fire Nick Saban, because how dare they get the most talent and not deliver a title every year, unlike Gillispie and (whoever preceded Saban).

 

[From-the-stands]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:
Like it or not, perception is reality. This team and coach are now getting laughed at by every media outlet you can think of, whether it be online, in print, or on television. They are being called chokers and losers. Rival fans are having a field day. And no, this won't end, ever. This team will go down in history with the likes of the 1966 ,1984, and 1995 Kentucky teams. It's sad, but it is what it is. It may be the worst moment in Kentucky Basketball history, due to the modern day social network structure.

Honestly, if Coach Cal can withstand this for long, it will be a miracle. I'm honestly scared on this. Many UK fans have turned on him today as well. I've never seen so many UK fans so angry. It makes me sick that Louisville fans are all dancing a jig right now

Don't act so hysterical - "chokers and losers" "worst moment in Kentucky history" - get control of yourself.

This was a loss, an upset, but not a huge upset. Wisconsin is a #1 seed, too. They were final four last year, experienced team.

What makes the rest of the country laugh is fans like you overreacting and having a meltdown.

The season ended, but the Cats are still gonna be good next year.

 

[JumoJulep]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:
You don't get it, it's not what is fair or what UK fans think. Instead, it's what the general consensus of the agenda-driven media thinks. That's what I titled this thread, "Perception is reality."

For example, if everyone is the country writes, blogs, or says that you slap babies, what do you think the majority of people are going to think?

This media-driven agenda toward UK will now be worse than ever. That was my point.



This post was edited on 4/5 11:26 AM by Captain Queeg

Oh these vapid millennials and their dopey social media, what a bunch of caca. Hey OP, I can almost hear you hyperventilating

as you post.

You might think about using a media blackout for a couple of days until you calm down. Sheesh.

 

[TangledUpInWildcatBlue]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:
I am a HUGE UK fan, always have been, and certainly no troll. That's ridiculous. You can disagree with my assessment if you wish, but a troll I am not. I'm just stating frankly what I'm seeing. Not one time have I said it was justified or fair. I just said the our haters are having a field day with this and will do so for a long time.

If you ALWAYS worry about what your haters are saying YOU AIN'T LIVING YOUR LIFE, you're living to please others, which ISN"T living!!!!!!!

 

[JohnBlue]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:


Honestly, if Coach Cal can withstand this for long, it will be a miracle. I'm honestly scared on this. Many UK fans have turned on him today as well. I've never seen so many UK fans so angry. It makes me sick that Louisville fans are all dancing a jig right now

Quit freaking out. Good grief.

 

[Noxium322]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:
Like it or not, perception is reality. This team and coach are now getting laughed at by every media outlet you can think of, whether it be online, in print, or on television. They are being called chokers and losers. Rival fans are having a field day. And no, this won't end, ever. This team will go down in history with the likes of the 1966 ,1984, and 1995 Kentucky teams. It's sad, but it is what it is. It may be the worst moment in Kentucky Basketball history, due to the modern day social network structure.

Honestly, if Coach Cal can withstand this for long, it will be a miracle. I'm honestly scared on this. Many UK fans have turned on him today as well. I've never seen so many UK fans so angry. It makes me sick that Louisville fans are all dancing a jig right now

Turn off your modem and go outside. You will feel better in a few days.

 

[Rage of the Elderly]

I think you are wearing the Friday panties on Sunday. All wadded up. Worse day? No. Billy Gillispie running away beats that. What about the Eddie the Drunk Sutton and his mess? How about Sam Bowie and Turpin scoring NOTHING in the second half against Georgetown. How about Ratino showing the world he was the boss and refusing to play Anderson in the 97 overtime, when everyone else in the building was exhausted?

Worse day? Is this your FIRST day? This was a great great team. If you or your Yankee press corp don't get that, no one can help you. Every game EVERYBODY'S best shot, and the kids took it and won. They missed 9-12, and were choked off by a ref with an agenda to take away their lead. It happens. 3 minutes of 'eh' basketball doesn't wipe out a entire season of terrific ball.

 

[IYAOYAS1]

I was at the game and no one was making fun of UK. It was a great game and Wisconsin had a better night. That's all. Anyone making fun of 38-1 team doesn't know basketball. It's not always about cutting the nets down but doing things right. UK did things right so I'm not going to make excuses and crawl under a rock. Life goes on believe it or not.

 

[MO_Blue]

Originally posted by Captain Queeg:
You don't get it,..........

I think we get it. You're either a troll, or you're an extremely sensitive sort who has gotten himself into an emotional frenzy and wants others to join in.

Good luck.

 

[TheDude73]

Huh. Isn't that something. I had no idea all of this was going on, and really don't care, because I don't open up my mobile phone to such distractions as Twitter and such. I also haven't spent hours online seeking out articles about the loss.

It's amazing how easy it is to avoid getting caught up in all of the drama the OP complained about. Just go do something else - it's not like Twitter feeds and sports media talking heads are being broadcast from the trees or your garage walls.

 

[KYDave32]

Who gives a damn what they think.. How long have you been a UK fan? This comes with the territory and last nights loss will sting for a while but saying it may be the worst moment in UK basketball history couldn't be any more further from the truth..

Take a deep breath, step away from the keyboard and go out and enjoy this beautiful day...

 

[CHAMPCAT11]

Post count. Don't fall for it.

 

[anon_hvdd36eg5u05l]

As several others have already said.... Get a grip. This lambasting you're talking about simply isn't there. Of course there are some media members who will do so, but it's not this circus of anti-UK agendas you're describing. Moreover, this whole story is not going to last forever.

Get a grip.

 

[Randy Bob]

Let see 38 and 1 and they are laughing, are they on drugs..

 

[catntn_rivals304431]

You're more concerned about anything other than the CATS. You've been a huge UK fan for years. You win some and you don't. They lost. GTF over it. Media is never a friend, especially when you don't win. Let's see what happens in the next few weeks, reload and go from there.

 

[IdaCat]

We had an extremely successful year but failed two games away from ultimate historic glory. If that's what they're laughing at, F***'em, they're jealous idiots just trying to poke the bear in the rare opportunity they can find to do so. Don't let this piddly **** get to you.

If you want to know what real failure and impending doom looks like, check out the UNC-CHeat program.