And so it begins...

[HarveyGlass]

As expected, UK barely finishes walking off the field against Kent, and they're already disrespecting and taunting Louisville. I swear, they NEVER learn.

Louisville reject Maurice Grinter had this to say...

"Are they really like this?" Grinter said while watching the Cardinals struggle with Middle Tennessee State for a half on Thursday. "Are they really getting all of the hype they're getting with a defense like this?"

Grinter didn't seem at all concerned about the bulletin board material he may be providing for Louisville.

"They got exposed," Grinter said. "Hopefully, that opened our eyes and our coaches' eyes."

Same as every year. UK talks and talks, undisciplined and boastful, while Louisville professionally goes about the business of kicking their ass.

Originally Posted by Grinter

"We can get going now," Grinter said. "We're going to come out like it's the season opener again and play some football."

LMAO! I hope they do. I really hope they do.
http://heraldleader.com/294/story/171571.html

[Empire Lindy]

Thanks, Mo(ron).

[rebelcard]

oh my, was this dude doing lines when he said this shi*? I hope to goodness Louisville D sees this, by the time the cards leave the field UK should have matching jerseys, UK blue drenched in blood. Oh Im still bitter about the shi* that happen to my UofL tag in the front of my car. That just made me that much ready to see this game. I think Im going to take the whole week off from work and tail gate in front of my TV.

[CardinalJunky]

If I didn't have to work, I'd tailgate life. Freddy

[CardAlum]

http://louisville.rivals.com/cviewpl...ayer=63064#bio

He looks as stupid as he sounds..

[cardfaninpittsburgh]

he does ask a good question about the hype and the reality of louisville's 'defense' so far. what's he supposed to say? that louisville has looked impressive defensively in their 1st 2 games?
personally, i hope louisville's d is spending the week getting some coaching, not reading newspapers and message boards. they certainly don't have that kind of luxury.
thankfully, louisville's players...so far...aren't saying anything. but, a lot of us did defend nate harris for saying very similar things before the miami game last year.

[bling49]

I agree about the hype around Louisville.

last year is last year, we havent proved anything yet this year.

we are the ones reading too many newspapers & messageboards.

Originally Posted by CardAlum

http://louisville.rivals.com/cviewpl...ayer=63064#bio

He looks as stupid as he sounds..

Well he is from Fairdale.

[Empire Lindy]

Originally Posted by cardfaninpittsburgh

what's he supposed to say?

How about nothing? There's a reason Brandon Johnson got banned from post-game interviews a couple years back. He made one stupid comment to the media and Petrino made sure he didn't make another. Whether folks want to dismiss it or not, coaches DO read media articles and message boards and pull whatever they can to get their players excited to tear the opponent a new one. The term "bulletin board material" didn't create itself. If you don't think the defense is going to be a little more focused after Maurice Grinter said they were overrated, you're nuts.

Say you're excited for the game, say you're looking forward to the opportunity to upset a highly ranked team, say ANYTHING but that the opponent you are about to line up against is overrated. Quiet confidence has always seemed to work better than cocky arrogance... especially from teams that up to a point have proven zippity against either the opponent or any opponent of significance.

[cardfaninpittsburgh]

i don't disagree it can and will be used that way. things like that are always blown way out of proportion and used to motivate. i get that, and as i said, i'm glad the cards are keeping their mouths shut. i just think it's kind of silly, that's all.

[swole]

Ya know, I look at stuff like this and by now I just smirk. So let him talk. Let them all talk, it doesn't matter to me. Louisville has already proved its dominance in this series. UK has everything to gain and nothing to lose if you ask me. It may be a popular "upset special" this week, but if they win it's just that. A shocking upset. They're gonna beat the Cards sooner or later, but Louisville has been on an upward climb the last 15-20 years or so and it's paying off. So if they do, good for them. Let them tear down goal posts. Let them hoop and hollar about how great they are, but we're still in way, way, way better shape the following week. Nobody takes UK football seriously.