I'm a Louisville fan, here's our scouting report, ask me anything...

[winforware]

If Digger Phelps picks Louisville, I might change my mind.

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

You forgot to mention how undeserving Pitt and LaSalle were.

Gonzaga is easy to label overrated. Many a #1 seed loses before reaching the Final Four. Kansas, North Carolina, St. John's, UCONN, Indiana... the list goes on and on.

The thing I have learned this year is nothing is a given. If you believe it is, you will soon be in the same place as the other 64 teams currently watching from home.

This is the NCAA Tournament. The greatest spectacle in sports. It is that way because we play the game. There is no judges panel saying who deserves to move on. You have to EARN IT!

We have EARNED our way so far just a Louisville has. You can only play those who line up in front of you.

I can't wait to hear from the Michigan Fans how OVERRATED the Big East was. I also don't look forward to what will happen with a Louisville v. Syracuse Championship.

[The Mad Hatter]

Just saying. Gonzaga was the most overrated 1 seed ever. OSU has been inconsistent and pretty terrible all year. WSU hasn't ran into a beast like Louisville. Shocker blood will be spilled.

1. Gonzaga was not the most overrated #1 seed ever. Just like every other #1 other than Louisville, they lost to a team that made the Final Four. KU lost to TCU this season meaning Gonzaga probably wasn't even the most overrated #1 seed this year. I would hope that Louisville fans would give more respect to non-BCS teams that do nothing but win and can't get respect from the "big boys" given their history.

2. I keep hearing from UL fans that we shouldn't consider games like UNI, Illinois St., and Pitt because UL is on a double-digit win streak where they are playing much better than they were earlier. That is a perfectly fair argument. However, keep in mind that Ohio State was on an 11 game win streak when we met them (and the Big 10 is hardly chopped liver). Either being on a hot streak is predictive or it's not, but you've got to choose.

[pogo]

Louisville fan here. I have been reading your board for the last few days trying to learn more about your team. I'm an old geezer who grew up in Des Moines and remember your teams were always tough against our home town Drake Bulldogs, but have kind of lost track of the Shockers. Yeah, that old! lol Anyway, what a great board you have. Knowledgeable contributors and prideful and enthusiastic fans. Looks like you have a great team and it will be a great game. I personally took Oregon lightly and was amazed to see how fast they were and surprised to watch them out score us in the second half. So, when I read about your team, I am impressed and concerned. You guys are a final four team for a reason. There is one thing that hasn't been mentioned that I would want to point about the Cards that may give you a little more understanding of our team. That is the fact that last year we were the lowest rated offensive team in history to make it into the Final Four. We were ranked #103 by KenPom at an adjusted offensive rate of 105.0). That sounds like a denigration of last year's offense, but it is more an indication of the strength of our "D" last year. Our offense and defense have both improved this year (adj off rate of 117.5). I know you have been bombarded by Cards fans proud of their "D" and proud fans often seem arrogant. I don't mean it to be taken that way. My point is that if you guys can overcome our "D" and score 70 or so points, it will be a great game. Our opponents our averaging about 58.

Thanks for stopping by. If you are as old as you think you are then you are familiar with the old Drake teams coached by the great Maury Johns. Used to listen to the radio and hear Gus Grebe describe the action. Those were some great games. Good luck on Saturday.

[Kung Wu]

@forevershockerfan: ... is there anything magical about the number 14? Cuz Loo-evil is on a 14 win streak just like OSU was on an 11 streaker.

[ShockerPrez]

@forevershockerfan: ... is there anything magical about the number 14? Cuz Loo-evil is on a 14 win streak just like OSU was on an 11 streaker.

It's a crappy blackjack hand.

Not nearly as good as 11.

Looville should not double down.

[Cuttyhunk]

Thanks for stopping by. If you are as old as you think you are then you are familiar with the old Drake teams coached by the great Maury Johns. Used to listen to the radio and hear Gus Grebe describe the action. Those were some great games. Good luck on Saturday.

Yes, I do remember those years well. I have always respected those schools in the MV A lot of tradition.

[Kung Wu]

It's a crappy blackjack hand.

Not nearly as good as 11.

Looville should not double down.

If they have two sevens should they split? Let's say the dealer is showing a 7 also?

[another shocker]

If Digger Phelps picks Louisville, I might change my mind.

well, of course he is going to pick louisville. you know that.

but the shockers have the bulk to stave off the cards. digger doesn't know that.

[winforware]

But do you have the bulk to stop Gorgui, Montrezl, and Behanan

[another shocker]

But do you have the bulk to stop Gorgui, Montrezl, and Behanan

hmm.. i just said we do have the bulk to stave off the cards. orukpe, cj, and maybe even white will fill in the spaces.

[winforware]

Doubtful. Lack the speed too. I fully expect a UL win of 10+

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

Doubtful. Lack the speed too. I fully expect a UL win of 10+

Geez, sound like an OSU broken record. You sure you aren't the idiot OSU fan that got banned??

Pitt - Way too fast
Zags - Way to skilled
Explorers - Way to explosive
Buckeyes - Way to physical

Why not add Cards to the list?

[SubGod22]

Doubtful. Lack the speed too. I fully expect a UL win of 10+

I fully expect you to have an IQ under 80

[another shocker]

Doubtful. Lack the speed too. I fully expect a UL win of 10+

you must have wichita state confused with soft duke.