National Championship Pre-Game Thread

[Sports Guy]

Rock Chalk, Jayhawk!

The obvious Carolina connections at Kansas makes this an easy choice for me. Plus, as good fan etiquette says, root for the team that knocks your team out. So...

And your hatred for Calipari has nothing to do with your rooting interest?

[Floater]

Davis should fit nicely with the Hornets. Outside shot of becoming a Bobcat also.

[beaner]

And your hatred for Calipari has nothing to do with your rooting interest?

Of course I'd root against Calipari regardless, but it's much easier with a program I respect as much as KU.

[CT203]

There have already been some rumors regarding Kidd-Gilchrist, but I have no idea how much stock to put in them. Probably not much. But I would not be at all surpised if this final 4 run ends up being wiped from the books as well.

I don't hate Kentucky, in fact before Calipari was there I would have pulled for them, but just can't root for Calipari. Seems almost inevitable that they win this one, though.

Kentucky is the best team. If Kansas outrebounds them and Kentucky struggles with the 3 then the Jayhawks have a chance. Gotta attack Kentucky and get them in foul trouble and be physical with them so they are uncomfortable.

Regarding Calipari:

My best friend was offered money by Cal when Cal was at Memphis and my friend wasn't even an All American. He was also offered money from some other coaches (a couple in the SEC and ACC) and as a matter of fact not too long ago m friend and I were watching ESPN or CBS and he pointed out an analyst that had offered him money. He said that guy was in my living room and offered me money and I said he use to coach so and so.

I know of a few players that have been paid by Cal who are in the NBA now. Its not a question of if Cal pays his players its if there is any evidence and if anyone can prove a connection to Cal.

I know Kentucky fans will all say Cal doesn't do this and its just everyone out to get him. But Cal is the dirtiest coach in the country and its all based on his connections in the AAU circuit and NBA. There is a reason year in and year out the best/top high school players go to Cal. It has nothing to do with his ability to develop those talents but rather the money that comes along with it and the exposure they will receive.

I have nothing against Kentucky but I never want to see Calipari win a title based on how he goes about doing this business. Kentucky fans might regret Calipari in the future "if" things start to be unveiled.

[OFFNY]

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Kentucky wins this one.