Cinderella...

[kso_FAN]

Kentucky sports radio guy with a piece on the current love of "do it the right way" Cinderellas.   

Credit for finding: JayMart RT.

[kso_FAN]

Another twist on the same idea: http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/13107211/underdogs-bring-to-light-time-to-fight-trite-white-stereotypes?tag=coverlist_active;coverlist_footer

[kso_FAN]

Wow:

[Ira Hayes]

That is awesome.

eff Cornell right in the ass.

[yosh]

To be fair, I've heard KSU referred to as gritty and gutty many times in the tourny.  Also, read a write up on how hard working and smart our guards are.  

[kso_FAN]

To be fair, I've heard KSU referred to as gritty and gutty many times in the tourny.  Also, read a write up on how hard working and smart our guards are.   

Good point.  And no doubt the KY guy is being defensive in some ways, but I still think there is something to it.

[Ira Hayes]

Don't know if I've heard "gritty" and "gutty" - more like "ruthless" and "relentless"



 

[yosh]

Yeah, racism still exists.  No question.     <<---lol at this being ": opcat :"  Just discovered that.

Aforementioned articles on our smart, hardworking guards:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700019034/Kansas-States-Jacob-Pullen-a-student-of-basketball.html

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/basketball/college/article1082077.ece

[_33]

Everyone interprets things in a way that makes them feel disrespected.  This is why playing with a "chip on your shoulder" is meaningless.  Everyone claims to play with a "chip on their shoulder."

[Belvis Noland]

Ever notice how the phrase "well spoken" is used to describe impressive black athletes?

[kso_FAN]

Ever notice how the phrase "well spoken" is used to describe impressive black athletes?

Yes.  Its not like anyone ever says Jimmer Fredette was "well spoken".

[AbeFroman]

Nobody calls Cole Aldrich "well spoken" either, but that's a WHOLE other story.

[pissclams]

Ever notice how the phrase "well spoken" is used to describe impressive black athletes?

Ever see a Chris Rock stand up routine?