Sunday, March 27, 2011

Final Four Bound!!

Kentucky beat North Carolina today to make our 14th appearance in the Final Four!! The last time my Wildcats made it to the Final Four I was a sophomore at BYU (1998) - the year we beat Utah for the National Title. So, it's been awhile. And I'm pumped!! Guess our coach's 31 million dollar contract is paying off.

Here is our family celebrating in our Kentucky Blue!! And yes, even the kiddos have Kentucky paraphernalia (thank you Grandma and Grandpa Krebs). And after this tournament, Emma is well versed in yelling "YES!" "DARN IT!" "GET THE REBOUND" and "NICE SHOT!". I'm so proud of my little Kentucky fan in training.

I thought you'd NEVER ask to read about Kentucky's history... THANKS.

Kentucky owns placement in college basketball's pantheon of elite programs — not only because it's second in the history of the NCAA with seven National Championships, or fourth in Final Four appearances, with 13, but because it's the winningest program in the history of college basketball.

The Wildcats are tops in the NCAA both in all-time wins, with 2,050, and winning percentage, at 76 percent.

Some would argue Kentucky deserves to be placed above North Carolina, Duke and UCLA based on those numbers, along with the level of obsession held by its fan base. The Wildcats' prominence can be compared favorably to the Buckeyes' stature in football.



Only two games away from winning the National Championship!! COME ON CATS!!!

6 comments:

Brooke said...

Go UK! "Wildcats rumble". I haved loved UK ever since the time I was in KY with you that year they won in 1998. I am glad you have a new generation of UK fans!

Krisha said...

Oh man, I was like, "Dude, Sharron, I bet Tammy's going NUTZ over Kentucky making it to the final four!" I guess I'll hop on that bandwagon because I have NO IDEA what team to go for!

Ashlee said...

Jeff just gave me the good news that if KY wins then Sean and I will win the bracket! WooHoo! Bring ME to victory CATS...uh...I me US to victory!
I love that you are teaching the kids at a young age-Too cute!

Corinda said...

Go Cats!!! Love those little UK fans!

Unknown said...

Go Wildcats! I actually did hear about the Final Four this year, which is pretty much a miracle in itself. :)

Isaac and Leanne said...

my parents would be so proud of you and greg teaching the kids the ONLY school to cheer for :D hehe. what a great season!