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Which are you more excited for: BBM or the Alumni Game
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:16 pm
I have noticed that there is a much more focused attention towards football right now on this board, which is awesome. I hate that some people on the Rant thing Kentucky fans could care less about football when that is incredible far from the truth.
Looking towards the future a little bit though, which one of these events are y'all more excited about?
It is a slight tossup for me right now.
BBM - It is going to be a grandiose affair like usual, but since John Wall's arrival Julius Randle may be first guy I can't wait to see put on a Kentucky uniform. I also want to see how much Poythress and WCS have improved. Since they don't really try to hard in the scrimmage it won't show too much though. Last years made me think Ryan Harrow was going to be a pretty good PG and we know how that turned out. This years team has so much depth though, so should be fun nonetheless.
Alumni Game - The Alumni game sort of has a slight lead to me at this point just because it might actually be a bit more competitive. I have feeling the guys will treat it like an all-star game the first 3 quarters, but in 4th with bragging rights on the line they may pick it up. You also have some guys who can put on a serious show. John Wall is my favorite player of the Calipari era with AD being a close second. Both of those guys will thrive in this games setting. I also think this game will actually be a better recruiting tool than BBM. It probably won't be as crazy fan wise, but recruits seeing so many NBA guys in 1 setting is a huge selling point.
TL;DR The Alumi game has a slight lead to me, but I can't wait to see the new guys at BBM.
Looking towards the future a little bit though, which one of these events are y'all more excited about?
It is a slight tossup for me right now.
BBM - It is going to be a grandiose affair like usual, but since John Wall's arrival Julius Randle may be first guy I can't wait to see put on a Kentucky uniform. I also want to see how much Poythress and WCS have improved. Since they don't really try to hard in the scrimmage it won't show too much though. Last years made me think Ryan Harrow was going to be a pretty good PG and we know how that turned out. This years team has so much depth though, so should be fun nonetheless.
Alumni Game - The Alumni game sort of has a slight lead to me at this point just because it might actually be a bit more competitive. I have feeling the guys will treat it like an all-star game the first 3 quarters, but in 4th with bragging rights on the line they may pick it up. You also have some guys who can put on a serious show. John Wall is my favorite player of the Calipari era with AD being a close second. Both of those guys will thrive in this games setting. I also think this game will actually be a better recruiting tool than BBM. It probably won't be as crazy fan wise, but recruits seeing so many NBA guys in 1 setting is a huge selling point.
TL;DR The Alumi game has a slight lead to me, but I can't wait to see the new guys at BBM.
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Posted on 8/27/13 at 1:28 pm to RTR America
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Which are you more excited for: BBM or the Alumni Game
I'm looking forward to all 12 football games far more than either of those events.
I live a good distance from Lexington so Big Blue Madness isn't a big deal to me. Sure, I'll watch it on tv, but it doesn't excite me. I really couldn't care less about the Alumni game.
I'd rather watch actual Kentucky basketball games than the Alumni game or Big Blue Madness.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 1:39 pm to CatFan81
I haven't been to BBM for a couple of years, but it has always been a good show the years that I have attended and the fans have been great.
I would think the Alumni game will rise to the top with interest from the recruits with all the NBA players coming back to play. I haven't attended one yet, but would be hard for the crowd to compete with BBM excitement.
I don't think we lose either way
I would think the Alumni game will rise to the top with interest from the recruits with all the NBA players coming back to play. I haven't attended one yet, but would be hard for the crowd to compete with BBM excitement.
I don't think we lose either way
Posted on 8/27/13 at 2:58 pm to RTR America
Alumni Game. I've been to enough Big Blue Madnesses that it's a little been there, done that. Watching those Calipari guys mix it up will be fun.
Posted on 8/28/13 at 6:37 am to RTR America
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Which are you more excited for: BBM or the Alumni Game
For me, BBM. I liken the alumni game to an NBA all star game, just shooting and dunking, fun style, not a real game at all.
I'm more excited to see Stoops team take the field this season than either BBM or alumni game as well.
Posted on 8/28/13 at 5:49 pm to RTR America
BBM is always fun, but nothing can ever match the grandiosity of BBM during Cal's first year. His speech inspired goosebumps and it was the equivelant of a religious revival for the program. also, no way Matthew Mitchell can top last year's dance routine. Im really anxious to see all of our former guys together on the floor. As the years go by, this is a game that will continue to add depth/star power. Should be fun to watch.
Posted on 8/28/13 at 5:52 pm to RTR America
BBM is always fun, but nothing can ever match the grandiosity of BBM during Cal's first year. His speech inspired goosebumps and it was the equivelant of a religious revival for the program. also, no way Matthew Mitchell can top last year's dance routine. Im really anxious to see all of our former guys together on the floor for the alumni game. As the years go by, this is a game that will continue to add depth/star power. Should be fun to watch.
This post was edited on 8/28/13 at 5:54 pm
Posted on 8/28/13 at 5:59 pm to GumpInLex
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Im really anxious to see all of our former guys together on the floor. As the years go by, this is a game that will continue to add depth/star power. Should be fun to watch.
Yeah SB Nation did a prediction of the top 100 NBA players in 2017 and 11 Kentucky players made the list.
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7. Anthony Davis
14. Julius Randle
20. John Wall
22. DeMarcus Cousins
25. Nerlens Noel
34. Rajon Rondo
46. Eric Bledsoe
49. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
52. Enes Kanter
56. Andrew Harrison
81. Terrence Jones
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