2026-03-13- KSR - Hour 2

Summary

Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR) – March 13, 2026, Hour 2

Hosts: Matt Jones and the KSR crew
Broadcast Location: Live at Tin Roof, Nashville
Theme: SEC Tournament coverage, UK basketball fan engagement, predictions, and tournament stories

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Episode Overview

Hour 2 of today's KSR episode focuses on the vibrant community of Kentucky Wildcats fans at the SEC men’s basketball tournament in Nashville. The show mixes fan-friendly segments (including trivia with female UK superfans), tournament stories, a discussion of the unique tournament culture, live call-ins, critiques and predictions about teams and players, and a humorous look at KSR’s own tournament rituals and inside jokes.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Women vs. Men: Who are Bigger UK Fans? (03:12–08:28)

• Matt Jones prompts a conversation about the passion of male versus female UK fans, sharing a listener’s claim that women “are actually bigger fans because they support the team regardless” ([03:12]).
• Live Trivia:
  • Three women volunteer to compete in Kentucky basketball trivia.
    • Contestants: Lee (Paducah, "That Kentucky Basketball Chick" on YouTube), Melanie (Augusta, Clooney connection), Mandy (Louisville).
    • First round: Name any UK player since COVID — highlight on recent players.
    • Second round: Name Rick Pitino-era players.
    • Fun, supportive crowd energy; a little good-natured ribbing for difficulty with player recall; Mandy wins the contest for “Kentucky woman fan of the year.”
  • Quote: “Not the greatest showing in the world, but nevertheless, congratulations. You are our fan.” – Matt Jones ([07:57])

2. SEC Tournament Rituals and Community (10:29–12:25)

• Fan Stories:
  • Callers describe their annual SEC Tournament trips, car breakdowns, and the generational aspect of attending games together.
  • Matt reflects on decades attending the tournament with friends and family:
    • “This is one of my favorite weekends of the year. ... It is the hardcore of what Big Blue Nation is.” ([10:29])
• Atmosphere & Anticipation:
  • Discussion on expected crowd makeup, with Kentucky fans aiming to outnumber Tennessee and Vanderbilt.
  • Insight that a potential future UK player is attending the game — fans encouraged to give a big salute if they spot someone near the bench. ([12:06])

3. Caller Reactions, Inside Jokes, and Fan Lore (08:29–14:17)

• Mechanical Bull Bet: Matt discusses his promise to ride a mechanical bull if Kentucky loses, referencing advice and fan demands:
  • “I've gotten asked more about riding the bull than I have the basketball games this weekend.” ([08:52])
• Carry Rules and Arkansas Rant:
  • Caller “Po” rants that Arkansas’s points “shouldn't count” because their star player carries the ball — crew finds this ridiculous but entertaining ([12:36]).
  • Quote: “I don't think half of Arkansas's points should count. ... I certainly didn't think he was trying to cancel Darius Auff for carrying.” – Matt Jones ([13:20])
• Player Analysis:
  • Chandler’s shooting impact — a UK win is likelier when he makes 2+ threes ([13:26–14:04]).
  • Reliability of players Aberdeen, Otega Away, and discussion of late game strategies.

4. Tournament Commentary: Bruce Pearl Meltdown (18:52–21:13)

• The crew shares a viral video and critiques Auburn coach Bruce Pearl's public outburst while supporting his son, the current Auburn coach.
  • “If he wasn’t Bruce Pearl, they might have ejected him. He was just losing his mind.” ([19:30])
  • Discussion on implications for Pearl’s future, media standards, and NCAA tournament coverage.

5. Generational UK Fandom (21:37–22:40)

• Caller Anita shares her family’s long tradition of tracking UK stats across five generations, giving a shout-out to her grandson in attendance.

6. Game Predictions & Tournament Analysis (22:40–27:01)

• Matchups Assessed:
  • Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt — split predictions, with some picking Vandy as an upset ([23:12–23:38])
  • Ole Miss vs. Alabama — consensus that Alabama will easily win ([24:03–24:12])
  • Arkansas vs. Oklahoma — divided opinions; Arkansas described as a volatile team ([24:28–24:57])
  • Kentucky vs. Florida — Florida favored by 11.5 (largest in UK’s history for SEC Tourney); passionate staff predictions:
    • Some pick Florida, others Kentucky in a nailbiter.
    • Quote: “It's not the rule of 71 tonight, it's the rule of 91. Cats get it on a Denzel Aberdeen free throw 91–90.” ([25:53])
    • Matt’s pick: “Otega away puts them on their back. Give me Kentucky 89–86 in front of this crowd.” ([26:28])

7. Live Crowd Energy & Closing (27:05–27:46)

• Matt Jones thanks the assembled fans at Tin Roof, calling it "the most crowded the room has been," and encourages everyone to stay after for more postgame fun and community.

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Memorable Quotes

• “Not the greatest showing in the world, but nevertheless, congratulations. You are our fan. ... Louisville, Kentucky ends up getting the victory. Well done.” – Matt Jones, on the trivia winner ([07:55])
• “I've gotten asked more about riding the bull than I have the basketball games this weekend.” – Matt Jones ([08:52])
• “This is one of my favorite weekends of the year. ... It is the hardcore of what Big Blue Nation is, are the ones who make this trip every year.” – Matt Jones ([10:29])
• “If he wasn’t Bruce Pearl, they might have ejected him. He literally is on the front row... losing his mind.” – Matt Jones ([19:30])
• “It's not the rule of 71 tonight, it's the rule of 91. Cats get it on a Denzel Aberdeen free throw 91–90.” – KSR Crew Member ([25:53])
• “Otega away puts them on their back. Give me Kentucky 89–86 in front of this crowd.” – Matt Jones ([26:28])

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Timestamps: Important Segments

• 03:12 – Women UK fans trivia challenge introduction
• 05:18–07:57 – Trivia contest, with “Kentucky woman fan of the year” crowning
• 08:29 – Mechanical bull challenge discussion
• 09:46 – Fan call-in about SEC Tournament trip and tradition
• 11:12 – Matt reflects on the community and culture of UK fans at the SEC Tourney
• 12:06 – Hints at recruit attendance; crowd discussion
• 13:26 – Analysis of Chandler, Aberdeen, Away, and late-game performance
• 18:52–21:13 – Bruce Pearl meltdown segment
• 21:37 – Five-generation UK fan story
• 22:40–27:01 – Game predictions for SEC matchups, crew banter, and debate
• 27:05 – Matt's closing thanks to the fans at Tin Roof

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Final Reflections

This lively hour of KSR is an energetic celebration of Big Blue Nation’s passion during tournament time, spotlighting both diehard and new-school fans and providing insider commentary, tradition-rich storytelling, live engagement, and characteristic humor. For any Kentucky fan, it’s a testament to the enduring culture and community that defines Wildcats basketball March after March.

Transcript

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[H]

Lee.

[C]

Lee, where are you from?

[H]

Paducah, Kentucky.

[C]

Paducah, Kentucky. I love it. Lee. Now, Lee, you said you Talk Basketball on YouTube, is that right?

[H]

That is true.

[C]

What's, what's the show?

[H]

That Kentucky basketball chick.

[C]

Oh, you are that Kentucky basketball chick.

[H]

Yes, sir.

[C]

Okay, now, do you have good insight?

[H]

I've watched Kentucky basketball my whole life.

[C]

Well, we're going to find out if that's true. All right. And what's your name, ma'?

[G]

Am?

[H]

Melanie.

[C]

Melanie. Where are you from? A little town called Augusta, Kentucky. Augusta, Kentucky. George Clooney territory. We know.

[H]

Yep.

[C]

What was the name again?

[H]

Melanie.

[C]

Melanie. And George Clooney. Did you. Did you ever know him when he was there? We know him. We know his mom and dad. Who's we?

[E]

All of us.

[H]

Hate group with me.

[C]

All right, well, are you ready to represent Augusta?

[G]

I'm ready.

[C]

Okay. What about you, Mandy?

[H]

And from Louisville, Kentucky.

[C]

Louisville, Kentucky. All right, so you're gonna. You. You. Ls down. That's exactly right. Mandy, Melanie. And that Kentucky basketball chick. All right, so here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna start very simple. We're gonna do a round robin. Your goal is you just name a player that played since COVID for. For Kentucky, all right? Since COVID for Kentucky does not include people on this year's team. All right? Does not include people on this year's team. You ready? I just point and you go. And whoever is out. Whoever misses is out. Here we go.

[H]

Go read. Shepherd.

[C]

Reed Shepherd.

[H]

Oh, it was mine.

[C]

Oh, Travis Perry. Travis Perry. Okay.

[H]

Oscar Sheway. Mari Williams.

[C]

Mel. Melanie. Don't help me. No, you can't get help. No, Melanie, this is on you Three. Oh, I can't even remember two.

[H]

I'm staying shocked.

[C]

Oh, all right. What? You have one.

[H]

Trent. Noah.

[C]

Trent.

[D]

Noah.

[C]

No, he's on the team now. Okay, well, hang on, Melanie, you're back in. You're back in. All right, so that Kentucky basketball chick has moved to the next round. So now you just have to come up with a different. Can't be on this year's team. Melanie.

[H]

I'm drawing a blank.

[C]

I'm old. Who was the guy that played with Reed? Shepherd? We would say Reed and. Oh, Melanie. All right, you're gonna get it.

[H]

Rob Dillingham.

[C]

Rob Dillingham. That's exactly right, Melanie. That's okay. Give me a hug. Melanie, there's no reason to be this sad. All right, so, Melanie, we're gonna have to eliminate you. You can take the headphones off. Thank you very much. Give her a round of applause for having the guts to come up here. All right. Be careful going downstairs. All right, so now it's down to the two of you. This is going to be very. This is going to be a little bit more difficult. A player that played for Rick Pitino. Player that played for Rick Pitino at Kentucky. Go.

[H]

Mark Pope.

[C]

Mark Pope.

[H]

Jamal Mashburn.

[C]

Jamal Mashburn.

[H]

Tony Delk.

[C]

Tony Delk.

[H]

Pelfrey.

[G]

John Pelfrey.

[C]

John Pelfrey.

[H]

Jeff Shepherd.

[C]

Jeff Shepherd.

[H]

Padet. Scott Padgett.

[C]

Scott. Scott Padgett.

[H]

Oh, gosh. Boogie.

[C]

Boogie. Did not play for Rick Patino. So now you're. Now you got to get one. You need one Rick Patino player to officially be the Kentucky woman fan of the year.

[H]

Had played for Rick patino.

[C]

Going in 3, 2, 1. Darren Feldhouse is correct and she gets the victory. Not the greatest showing in the world, but nevertheless, congratulations. You are our fan. Everybody give a big round of applause. Louisville Kentucky ends up getting the victory. Well done. Thank you. Let's pose right here for the winning picture now. Come on. We're on the air. There you go, Mario. All right. Thank you very much.

[H]

Thank you.

[C]

859-280-2287. Who's up next? Casey is up next. Casey, Go ahead, Casey.

[H]

Hey, Sellers. I had to call in because I'm having such FOMO not being in Nashville. I just want to say two things. Get your house on the 11 and a half and ride in the bull. It's all in your legs. Crypto size, boys. I hope you all have a great day. Go back.

[C]

I appreciate it. I get. I appreciate the call. I've gotten asked more about riding the bull than I have the basketball games this weekend. Shannon, I. If we lose, I probably will do it tonight. If not, we'll do it early Saturday. People have said hold on with one hand, balance with the other hand. Yeah. I have no chance of doing. I just want to. Don't. I just not want to get hurt.

[E]

The people demand that you get on that bull. Somebody caught on the pre show and said they did it and they had a bruise groin. So that's what you have to look forward to.

[C]

No need a bruise growing. That would be.

[E]

And it all comes down to the operator, too. Because of the operator with that mechanical bull.

[G]

Can make.

[E]

Can really make it tough on you. Can be a real jerk if they want to.

[C]

Yes. I'm gonna ask them to please not be a jerk. Who's up now?

[I]

Wrap your arms around Ryan in front of you and hold on tight.

[G]

Yeah.

[C]

Brian and I can do like a titanic version of riding the bull. Who's next? Doing great. Is next. Doing great. Go ahead.

[I]

Hey, Matt. I'm doing great. Hope y' all are doing well.

[H]

So left around 8am this morning with

[I]

my Buddy from Louisville made it about 45 minutes down the road. Car breaks down. Fortunately, my dad came and picked us up. We're back on 65, heading down south, hoping to get there by tip off.

[C]

Oh, wait a minute.

[G]

Your car.

[C]

Hang on just a second. Your car broke down on the way to the. To the tournament?

[G]

Yes.

[H]

We left at 8am from Louisville and

[C]

then your dad has come and picked you up. And now you're going to make it here.

[H]

Yep. Now we're how far? Now we're at mile marker 68.

[I]

So going to get there right around tip off.

[C]

All right, well, there you go. Shout out to dad for picking you up. I appreciate the. Appreciate the call. I've talked about this, obviously on this show for a long time. This tournament, Ryan Lemon is always very special to me. I've been coming to this tournament since the early 90s. I've been coming with my college friends since the late 90s. Went with my grandfather originally. This is one of my favorite weekends of the year. And we've got about 10 people here. And I love. I mean, how many of you are regulars to the SEC tournament? Raise your hand. See, that's what I love about this. It is a. I would argue the fans that come down here, this is the hardcore of what Big Blue Nation is, are the ones who make this trip every year. And I love it.

[G]

It is. They're a special fan base here. They plan their vacations around, they take their kids out of school. I brought my boys here just to experience what it's like. This is Big Blue Nation at its finest right here.

[C]

And it's absolutely. And I think you're going to have that atmosphere today. Now, we do have to share. I mean, there's going to be a lot of Tennessee and Vanderbilt fans in there today. I mean, there are, Bill. I think we'll have the most people. But the arena, Drew, may not be full when we start because the Tennessee and Vandy fans may not even be there yet, you know.

[I]

Yeah, I won't hate that. I don't like breathing the same air as them anyway. So hopefully they're out on Broadway doing a lot of pregame and then get there late and we can have the crowd to ourselves.

[C]

What are you expecting in terms of crowd?

[E]

You know, it's ramped up the last couple of days. I think that we'll have a really good showing. What does Bridgestone hold? Do we know? Like 20?

[C]

No, it's more than that. 17, 18.

[E]

Yeah. But I think we'll have the majority of the fan Base, you know, between us and Florida. So it should be a good home court advantage.

[C]

Again, I will say I've been told there is someone that Kentucky is very interested in having join the group the team next year who will be at the game today. So if you, if you're any Kentucky fans in the crowd and you see someone close to the bench, give them a big salute. Who's up next? PO is up next.

[G]

Po.

[C]

Go ahead, Po.

[H]

Hey, guys. Hey, Penrose. Go Cat.

[C]

All right. Anything else?

[H]

Yeah, I wanted to say, and I've been meaning to say it for a long time, the ace kid from Arkansas should not deserve any rewards at all. And half, if not more of Arkansas's points should not count at all this year because he calms the ball or carries every time he touches.

[C]

Well, they're not going to call that. They're not going to call him carry.

[H]

That's tournament.

[C]

But they, they don't call it. So I can't. I don't think you can say that half of as much as I don't like Arkansas, I don't think you can say half their points don't count. I don't think that's how it works. Yeah. Yeah. Well, I, I appreciate it. Go Cats. That's an interesting thing to bring up. I don't think half of Arkansas's points should count.

[I]

I didn't even know he was going to go the Arkansas direction and I certainly didn't think he was trying to cancel Darius Auff for carrying the ball every once in a while.

[C]

Let's talk just second. I mentioned Colin Chandler shooting the ball. Well, when Colin Chandler makes, usually the number is two. When he makes two threes, our record is much, much better. He, he is when he gets one or less. I think we've only won two games this year against good teams. When he hits two or more, we have a much better record. It was good to see him make a couple yesterday.

[A]

Yeah.

[E]

I mean, I think we can now expect Aberdeen and away to have good games. The question is who's going to be the third person? Sometimes it's Chandler.

[C]

It was Garrison.

[I]

Yeah.

[E]

So if you don't have Chandler, you got to have somebody that's going to be sort of the surprise person off the bench that steps up for you. Hopefully Chandler will have another good game today.

[C]

Aberdeen and away. I have, I do think Ryan have made it to where you know you're going to get something from them every night. You know you're going to get something from Aberdeen. You know you're going to get something from away. The third is the key. It was Garrison in game one and then I think it was Chandler in game two.

[G]

AOC man Colin Chandler, he, he took the T shirt off, hit some shots, made a couple bad turnovers. But when he's at his best, Kentucky is a hard to beat. They got three.

[C]

May I just say let's not inbound it to him at the end of games. We've had three games where we have struggled and you would think you want to inbound it to him because he could shoot free throws. But Aberdeen doesn't miss down the stretch. Let's get the ball to him. Chandler. Chandler walked yesterday. They didn't call it, but he did walk. We got to be careful getting it into him at the end. I think he gets a little rattled at the end.

[I]

I also remember him inbounding the ball in Baton Rouge. Maybe we trust him to inbound the ball instead of throwing it to him.

[C]

Maybe so. I mean, I guess Pope is thinking I'd rather Chandler shoot the free throw than away, but I, I might flip that because he has. He struggled. 859-280-2287 we are going to take a break. We are one hour and 45 minutes away from Kentucky and Florida. This is Kentucky Sports Radio.

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Welcome back. It is the final segment here of Kentucky Sports Radio. Let me hear from you. Tin Roof, come on, we got a big game. There we go. 859-280-2287. I just tweeted out there's a great video online of Bruce Pearl losing it from the stands yesterday. Bruce Pearl, as Stephen Pearl is losing. He get Pearl. Steven Pearl gets a technical and Bruce goes insane in the stands. I think if he wasn't Bruce Pearl, they might have ejected him. He literally is on the front row. Drew losing his mind. Cussing.

[I]

He was. His language was horrible.

[C]

You gotta feel like Bruce Pearl's having a little bit of a meltdown here with his son this year. And I'll say this, Auburn struggles are on Bruce. He quit the team right before the season started and handed it to his son. He admitted that there was nepotism to it. He basically acknowledged, I got. I'm the one that got him hired. He's made it to where people dislike his son and his team. That's kind of all on Bruce, isn't it?

[E]

It is.

[I]

And that's probably why he's so on edge here lately, because it's not looking like that's going to work out. But his behavior last night because he was down where everybody could see him and now he's a part of the media. We all know who you are, Bruce, and he was just losing his mind over there.

[E]

Can you do that as part of the media and not get, you know, reprimanded by the company that you work for? You wouldn't think so. There's a lot of four letter words flying.

[C]

There's a lot of things Bruce Pearl is doing this year that you're not supposed to do. I mean, he is. Look, he is going to be on the NCAA tournament coverage for cbs. He's actively said that his son should be in.

[G]

Yeah.

[C]

You know, I mean, I, I don't hate Bruce Pearl, but I do think he hasn't really wrapped himself in glory in the last few weeks.

[E]

I mean, like, what if that were Carl Ravage out there doing that? Like he has been with him.

[C]

Well, first of all, if it's Carl Ravage, Ryan would be excited.

[E]

But I mean, like anybody else in the media is my point. You know, they would probably be suspended from their job for doing something.

[C]

Like these folks here didn't hear it, but Jimmy Dykes kept getting wrong of Malachi Moreno. He tried to tell the story of Malachi saying the. Malachi's mom saying the name but he got it reversed and then they did it again. No one is ever going to know how to pronounce his name.

[I]

Yeah, I think he was trying to clarify it for everyone and he just made it much more. I told everybody it was the wrong way again.

[C]

Moraine, oh, Moraine, oh.

[G]

How many people you think? Message Jimmy Dykes. After he said that on his Twitter,

[C]

I told him, I told, I went up to him and told him and he went, oh no. He was like, bbn, I'm sure is not crushing me. And I was like, actually they are crushing you and you're. That's just gonna be the way it is. Who's next? Anita is next. Anita, go ahead.

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Hi, good morning. I just want to tell you that I am a second generation UK fan. My dad and uncle Wilbur would sit and listen to the games and write down all the points and stuff on the radio. My mom picked up that after they married and started writing down all the stats. Just want to let you know that my son and grandson are there at the Tin Roof right now and I beg to differ if you find a more knowledgeable 8 year old in regards to Kentucky basketball.

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There you go. Knowledgeable eight year old wife. I bet that's probably true. So you, you're saying your grandparents did it, your parents did it and this is now your grandson. That's five generations of UK fans and stats. That's pretty good.

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Yes, it is.

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And he's there. I want to give a shout out to him.

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He's. I can see him right now. He kind of looks like, he kind of looks like me when I was his age. Got the bowl cut, haircut and he's ready to rock. He kind of looks like me.

[H]

Yep, he's ready to roll now. He's excited about the game today so I just wanted to give them a shout out.

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All right, well, there you go. Nice job, grandma. I like that. You can go to Clark's Puppet Shop for coffee, cold weather, comfort rewards, gas, etc, best price, best food at Clark's Pump and Shop. Supporting Kentucky communities, local score stores and more. Return, refresh, refuel with Clark's Pump and Shop. Let's do some predictions here today for the games. Let's start with the game after ours. Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Maybe the game of the day depending on what happens. Who you like, do you like your doors?

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I can't pick against Vanderbilt so I'm gonna take Vandy to win and I'm gonna take him to win big today.

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Big all right.

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Bandy beat Tennessee on their senior day in Knoxville, but that was without Nate. Amy, it. He's back. He had like what, 27 yesterday. I picked the balls.

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Oh, throw you out of here.

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I'm going with Vandy never picking Tennessee. I guess it's a home game. They've got some fans that have throwing some interest. They'll have some fans in there. So I'll say Commodores get it done in their rivalry.

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If you're talking about who I want want to win, I think I'd rather play Vandy since we've beaten Tennessee twice. But I do think the. I think the Vols get them tonight. I'll take Tennessee to win second game. You get Ole Miss in Alabama. Travis Perry's on a heater this tournament. Who you got?

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Yeah, Alabama's rested up. They're fresh. They're a great team. Ole Miss won the last two, but it's. It's same thing for Kentucky. Three games in three days. I'm gonna go Alabama.

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Ole Miss did look good last night, but Alabama wins this one.

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Yeah, I think Alabama's gonna win big. It's been fun watching Ole Miss win a few games and Travis Playwell, but this is probably the end.

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I would say Alabama by 40. I mean, it's gonna be. I don't know what the spread is, but whatever it is, I'm betting Alabama, I think they absolutely roll them. Now the late night game I think actually could be kind of interesting. Arkansas and Oklahoma, who you got?

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We know Arkansas and well, Caliper, he doesn't take the SEC tournament seriously. I mean, I don't rather be home watching Little House on the Prairie or play in Oklahoma. But I'm going to say Arkansas wins tonight though.

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Caliper has forgotten what it's like to get to Saturday in the SEC tournament.

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It's been so long.

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He loses, Oklahoma advances.

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Ok, you're going Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma.

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All right, what do you got?

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I'm going to take the Hogs here. I don't think they go too far this weekend, but they'll win today. So give me Arkansas.

[C]

This is one of those things that literally, this Arkansas team, I could see them losing today by 10 or I could see them winning the whole tournament. When we get to the NCAA tournament, if they're a 5 seed, they might open up with Yale and lose. Or they could make the Final Four. I mean, like Arkansas has that kind of team in terms of their talent. I'm going to take Arkansas to win tonight, but it would not shock me if Oklahoma Wins Kentucky and Florida. Cats are now an 11 and a half point four or underdog. It's their biggest underdog in the history of the SEC tournament. We'll see what happens. Shannon, what do you got?

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Well, it's been a good run, but I think it ends today. I think Florida wins 88, 82. Kentucky covers, but Kentucky loses. You can boo me, but you know I'm right.

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Nobody's more comfortable. Who's your mvp?

[E]

Oh, I think Colin Chandler's going to

[G]

have a big game.

[C]

So I.

[G]

It's not the rule of 71 tonight, it's the rule of 91. Cats get it on a Denzel Aberdeen

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free throw 91 90. Denzel Aberdeen free throw 91 90.

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Denzel Aberdeen.

[I]

Drew, I'm picking the Cats. I genuinely think there's something to have in this momentum, getting a few wins. You played Florida close twice. You're not afraid of them. I know their front courts, awesome. But Marino, Garrison, they're not intimidated. They played well against them twice, just didn't get wins. I think they carry the the momentum they've had for two games. Win today. My mvp, he won't be the star of the game, but Cam Williams will be a big factor.

[C]

Okay, I like that. Well, for me, Kentucky obviously has not been what they wanted in these games against Florida, but it's been a five minute stretch of both games that has has turned it around. I think today because of this crowd. Mark's been better at timeouts. They do not have the five minute stretch that ruins the game with three minutes to go. They're down two at the timeout and then Otega away puts them on their back. Give me Kentucky 89, 86 in front of this crowd.

[G]

Nice.

[C]

And they get the victory over Florida. That's where I am.

[I]

And then we celebrate on into the weekend, Right?

[C]

All right, let me just say to all of you guys, of all of our crowds right now, this may be the most crowded the room has been in at Tin Roof over the years. It's been fun to kind of feel Nashville be back. It's been a really fun year with you all. Hopefully we get to continue it today and if we do, come here and party after the game. Thank you all very much for being here and we will see you guys later. The Cats against the Gators. Let's get a victory. I will see you on the post game show. This has been Kentucky Sports Radio.

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