(05-25-2013 02:46 PM)NJRedMan Wrote:  Louisville didn't dominate the league last year so why are folks predicting them to do so this year? They were lucky to beat Rutgers last year. UofL will get all the press and love and they will fall when they get punched in the face by a team who isn't scared of them. I think the hype gets to them and they lose a few games (RU, Cincy and UCF)

Didn't you say the same last year....all I know is Louisville is returning 18 Starters from a team that won 11 Games including a QB that beat Rutgers @ Rutgers with a broken wrist and a high ankle sprain...not to mention beating then #3 Florida by double digits in the Sugar Bowl with the 2nd Youngest Team of any in a BCS AQ Conference...our success really gets to you...the 2011 & 2012 BIG EAST Co-Football Champion...2013 Sugar Bowl Champions...2013 BIG EAST Men's Basketball Regular Season Co-Champions & 2012 & 2013 Back to Back BIG EAST Men's Basketball Tournament Basketball Champions and the NCAA Men's Basketball National Champions.....L1C4

1. Louisville (BCS Bowl-Fiesta Bowl)
2. Cincinnati (Russell Athletic)
3. South Florida
4. Central Florida
5. Rutgers
6. Houston
7. Connecticut
8. SMU
9. Memphis
10. Temple

(05-25-2013 02:46 PM)NJRedMan Wrote:  Louisville didn't dominate the league last year so why are folks predicting them to do so this year? They were lucky to beat Rutgers last year. UofL will get all the press and love and they will fall when they get punched in the face by a team who isn't scared of them. I think the hype gets to them and they lose a few games (RU, Cincy and UCF)

Louisville has a young team that's looks to be coming into it's own, their non conference schedule is easy & they should at least go 10-2. it won't be easy but they should win the conference & play in a BCS game

(05-25-2013 06:10 PM)mj4life Wrote:  

(05-25-2013 02:46 PM)NJRedMan Wrote:  Louisville didn't dominate the league last year so why are folks predicting them to do so this year? They were lucky to beat Rutgers last year. UofL will get all the press and love and they will fall when they get punched in the face by a team who isn't scared of them. I think the hype gets to them and they lose a few games (RU, Cincy and UCF)

Louisville has a young team that's looks to be coming into it's own, their non conference schedule is easy & they should at least go 10-2. it won't be easy but they should win the conference & play in a BCS game

Last year he made a bet with a UofL fan and lost...he thought it was me but it wasn't...just a bitter Rutgers/Saint John's Fan that can't get over the fact that a former C-USA School in the 8 year run of the league has won more Men Basketball Games in Conference play...won @ least a share of the Football Title 3 Times including a pair of BCS Bowl wins & is the reigning Men Basketball Champ...he'll get over it...it is what it is...

(05-25-2013 06:26 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(05-25-2013 06:10 PM)mj4life Wrote:  

(05-25-2013 02:46 PM)NJRedMan Wrote:  Louisville didn't dominate the league last year so why are folks predicting them to do so this year? They were lucky to beat Rutgers last year. UofL will get all the press and love and they will fall when they get punched in the face by a team who isn't scared of them. I think the hype gets to them and they lose a few games (RU, Cincy and UCF)

Louisville has a young team that's looks to be coming into it's own, their non conference schedule is easy & they should at least go 10-2. it won't be easy but they should win the conference & play in a BCS game

Last year he made a bet with a UofL fan and lost...he thought it was me but it wasn't...just a bitter Rutgers/Saint John's Fan that can't get over the fact that a former C-USA School in the 8 year run of the league has won more Men Basketball Games in Conference play...won @ least a share of the Football Title 3 Times including a pair of BCS Bowl wins & is the reigning Men Basketball Champ...he'll get over it...it is what it is...

To be fair I agree with the fact last year is last year. Even if players are returning Louisville simply got lucky last year and simply played a good game against Florida. No one in their right mind thinks that if UF and UL played again that game would go the same way. Kind of like that Utah vs Alabama game. Utah was the better game that day but I don't consider them the better team.

Louisville is my favorite to win but I wont be surprised if it's someone like UCF because Louisville is not the only team returning players.

(05-25-2013 07:00 PM)TrojanCampaign Wrote:  

(05-25-2013 06:26 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(05-25-2013 06:10 PM)mj4life Wrote:  

(05-25-2013 02:46 PM)NJRedMan Wrote:  Louisville didn't dominate the league last year so why are folks predicting them to do so this year? They were lucky to beat Rutgers last year. UofL will get all the press and love and they will fall when they get punched in the face by a team who isn't scared of them. I think the hype gets to them and they lose a few games (RU, Cincy and UCF)

Louisville has a young team that's looks to be coming into it's own, their non conference schedule is easy & they should at least go 10-2. it won't be easy but they should win the conference & play in a BCS game

Last year he made a bet with a UofL fan and lost...he thought it was me but it wasn't...just a bitter Rutgers/Saint John's Fan that can't get over the fact that a former C-USA School in the 8 year run of the league has won more Men Basketball Games in Conference play...won @ least a share of the Football Title 3 Times including a pair of BCS Bowl wins & is the reigning Men Basketball Champ...he'll get over it...it is what it is...

To be fair i agree with the fact last year is last year. Even if players are returning Louisville simply got lucky last year and simply plaid a good game against Florida. No one in their right mind thinks that if UF and UL played again that game would go the same way. Kind of like that Utah vs Alabama game. Utah was the better game that day but I don't consider them the better team.

Louisville is my favorite to win but I wont be surprised if it's someone like UCF because Louisville is not the only team returning players.

I agree...but he been hating on us for over a year in just about everything...

he hates on anyone who doesn't drink his koolaid,especailly acc teams

1) UConn
2) SMU
3) Cincinnati
4) Louisville
5) USF
6) Rutgers
7) UCF
8) Houston
9) Temple
10) Memphis

I'm only certain about the top two.

1. Louisville 11-1
2. Rutgers 9-3
3. Cincinnati 9-3
4. UCF 8-4
5. Houston 6-6
6. UConn 6-6
7. SMU 5-7
8. USF 4-8
9. Memphis 4-8
10. Temple 3-9

Louisville will stumble in one conference game. Rutgers, Cincinnati, UCF, Houston, and UConn will trample on each other, preventing a real challenge to Louisville.

(05-27-2013 02:11 PM)Cnelson203 Wrote:  1. Louisville 11-1
2. Rutgers 9-3
3. Cincinnati 9-3
4. UCF 8-4
5. Houston 6-6
6. UConn 6-6
7. SMU 5-7
8. USF 4-8
9. Memphis 4-8
10. Temple 3-9

Louisville will stumble in one conference game. Rutgers, Cincinnati, UCF, Houston, and UConn will trample on each other, preventing a real challenge to Louisville.

Kind of how I see it...it is just extremely difficult no matter the schedule to go undefeated...the only difference is I would put UC over Rutgers & UConn/USF over Houston/SMU.

(05-27-2013 02:17 PM)Maize Wrote:  Kind of how I see it...it is just extremely difficult no matter the schedule to go undefeated...the only difference is I would put UC over Rutgers & UConn/USF over Houston/SMU.

The only reason I wouldn't put USF up over Houston or SMU is that they were down right awful last year, have very little back, and a brand new coach. They are going to be young, and probably a bit shaky this year

FWIW, I'd go UL, RU, UC, UCF, UH, USF, UConn, SMU, TU and UM. I would be surprised if any team goes undefeated in conference play.