College Basketball's Greatest Rivalry..

Tonight resumes what most experts claim is the greatest rival in college basketball..Duke vs North Carolina. For those in these parts (state of Kentucky), we may argue that claim. Round here..it doesn't get any better than the Kentucky - Louisville basketball game. The love/hate that Commonwealth share for the other is absolutely crazy. It also makes for major bragging rights for the next 365 days. I am a UK fan..but I'm a calm/realistic fan. I don't go to players Facebook pages to rip them apart when we lose a game. They're kids. Its still a game. However, that's the passion that most have for their beloved teams in the state. With that said..we (UK/UL fans) still take a backseat to UNC/Duke as the greatest rivalry. Simply using the last decade, Duke and UNC have consistently stayed high in the national rankings..one or two in the ACC and have legitimately competed for a national championship. WE (UK/UL) can't say the same. For the last two years..UK has really been on the outside looking in. The Gillispie era was a setback. With Coach Cal and Slick Rick at the throne of the state's top two teams..we're on our way. With UNC having a bad year..and realistically not getting back to the NCAA tourney to defend their title..OUR GAME is catching up to the CAROLINA game. Today..we're still in second place. However..we're gaining ground fast. If UK crashes the final four..getting back to the national prestige..I'll revisit this blog and see where we stand.