With no UK in the tournament – root for U of L or IU?

I am not rooting for either team. I hope they both lose, along with Duke. I personally believe U of L is better than IU, much better. U of L played a much better non-conference schedule and didn’t open the season like normal with 18 straight home games (IU did). The Big Ten can brag about how “powerful” they are. Of course Northwestern and Penn State are “powerhouses” in basketball. U of L is deeper than IU and plays much better defense. IU if lucky gets past the Sweet 16. U of L will make the Elite 8 and have a great chance of making the Final Four. They will not win it all.

Unlike most UK fans, I like Pitino the coach (not the person). I do not hate on U of L. I do however; make fun of U of L fans. They are ignorant and ignore facts, such as claiming four National Titles on t-shirts. IU fans, also a joke. They celebrate December basketball games on popcorn boxes. I hate U of L fans and IU fans. Both are a joke and a disgrace to college basketball. Now let’s debate which ones are worse – U of L fans or IU fans………?

Dedication –

IU fans are racist pricks. They are at least loyal. They sold out games under Mike Davis and the first few years under clapping craze Tommy. You can’t deny the loyalty of IU fans.

U of L fans are the biggest bandwagon jumpers of all-time. If you search U of L’s attendance the last few years Crum was there, you will notice a drop off because he was losing. Even last year before the Big East tournament win, U of L was not selling out games. Fans wanted Pitino fired. After his Final Four run U of L fans loved Pitino.

Edge – IU

(Even though they made the 2012 Final Four, U of L fans had much better things to do than support their team)

Programs –

IU has five titles and U of L two. U of L however, has been to four Elite 8’s and two Final Four’s under Pitino, including last year. They have also won a few regular season and tournament titles. IU has been to one Final Four since 1988. Historically, IU is better. The past 20 years, 10 years and five years U of L has been better. I am talking current programs, not entire history.

Edge – U of L

(IU made the Sweet 16, let’s make popcorn boxes!!!!!!)

Coaches –

Tommy has no titles and barely has a winning record since taking over IU. Don’t cry and say he had to “rebuild”. It took UK one year to rebuild under Cal.

Pitino has a title and six Final Four’s. Enough said.

Edge – U of L

Obsession with UK –

IU got lucky and won a meaningless December game and celebrated it with a popcorn box, riot on the court and handed out rings after a Sweet 16 run.

U of L tries to be UK at every chance they get, like building a larger arena (still smaller than Rupp) and creating shirts this year claiming four National Titles, even though they have two in reality, 1980 and 1986.

Edge – Push, both are sad.

Fans –

IU fans are mostly white, spoiled brats who hate “colored folks”. They worshipped Knight, a man who abused players, his own son on live TV; threatened radio/TV hosts, other coaches and refs. They supported Sampson, a cheater, hated Davis a black man and love Tommy (clap clap) because he’s a white crybaby like Knight.

U of L fans watched Crum only graduate 27% of his players from 1989-1998, standards way below the National average. They have watched Pitino kick players off the team without reason, work them hard enough to hurt them and covered up a sex scandal. Of course Pitino was not U of L’s first coach to have an affair. Crum left his wife for a much younger newscaster.

Edge – Push, both are pathetic.

Cheating –

IU fans love calling UK cheaters. Of course IU was on probation last. For years they covered up incidents of Knight assaulting players, making threats and lying. The entire Big 10 is known for cheating. See OSU, Michigan, Penn State and Minnesota.

Who are U of L fans to say UK cheat? Crum players couldn’t even pass simple basketball 101 classes. Strong is clearly running a dirty program such as one cheating assistant coach and the cover-up of players beating other players. We had the Jerry Smith and Terrance Jennings cover-up when the two were beaten by Jeffersonville police for “misconduct”.

Edge – U of L, at least they cover up enough to not be placed on probation. (Ask Duke, UNC, UCLA and KU fans about this)

(Bro, don’t taz me, don’t taz me bro)

Lies –

IU fans claim Knight ran a clean program….. He did? Having nooses is normal? Telling kids their balls should be placed in a vice is normal? Throwing chairs, slapping people, kicking players and telling women rape is “ok” is normal? Could Coach Cal say rape is “good” and still have a job? Of course not. At IU you are given a raise and a job for 29 years.

U of L fans created a shirt claiming four National Titles in basketball. LOL. They claimed the years 1948, 1959, 1980 and 1986. In 1948, UK won it all. In 1959, U of L won the NIT (which was a legit tournament back then). Sad but true.

Edge – IU (at least they don’t claim fake National Titles)

(At least a woman is not being raped)

Disgrace to College Basketball

IU created popcorn boxes because they beat UK by one in a December game (also stormed the court). After making the Sweet 16, they handed out rings. This year they cut down the nets for winning the Big 10 regular season title. I am currently laughing out loud. No joke. And to make it even more sad (and funny) IU is currently handing out “Number One Seed” shirts…… LOL.

U of L handed out rings for winning the Big East Tournament. Already mentioned above, they created shirts claiming four National Titles and back in December, created number one shirts for a regular season ranking. U of L fans also do a “L” symbol which is the American way of saying “loser”. What more needs to be said?

Edge – Push, both are a disgrace.

I give U of L the edge 3-2 along with three ties. IU fans are the worst fans in all of college basketball. Beating out IU is not saying a lot. That is like me comparing my dick to that of a male snail’s. Mine is bigger, but it’s not Ron Jeremy’s. So there you have it. U of L fans are not as bad as IU fans. Be happy U of L fans. Grab some Crown Royal, wear your hate sideways and rob a nearby gas station.

(I’m speechless)

 

 

Kentucky Moonshine – Yes sir!

Fans and people who read the site always ask, “Why are you called Bourbon?” Most think it’s because I’m a proud Irish-American that loves Bourbon. That is not why I go by “Bourbon” on the site. People who know me well, know I prefer Irish Whiskey over Kentucky Bourbon. I do enjoy a nice Bourbon but I love Irish Whiskey over Bourbon. My friend Keith made a joke on how to create a porn star’s name. Use your first pet’s name and the street you first lived on. Yes, my first dog was a Beagle named “Bourbon”. Hence, the name “Bourbon Stilz”. You figure it out.

That is real Kentucky Moonshine. I do love a nice drink. When it comes to beer, it depends on the beer. I love European and Micro-brews. Mainstream American beers suck. Irish Whiskey, awesome. Bourbon, damn good. American Whiskey, lol sucks. Moonshine when made right, so good. Burns, yes. Taste better than a good pussy, yes. This is not the best moonshine I’ve ever had, but damn good. On a scale 1-10, I give it a 8.0

This stuff is lethal. Yet the sweet taste is worth every burn. Everyone at least once should try some Kentucky Moonshine. The stuff is so good.   Don’t ask where I got this from. I have my connections.

Man of the Year Candidate #1 – Rick Pitino

With our 2012 “Man of the Year” named, it’s time to start nominating our 2013 Man of the Year Candidates. Our first nominee banged a slut, paid her to keep her mouth shut and then helped send her to jail. He is future Hall of Fame coach, Rick Pitino.

Highlights of my Year 2012

 

UK Wins 2012 National Title – This was their third National Title in my lifetime. This one meant more because I got to see UK win two games in the NCAA Tournament with my father.  Instead of going out with my friends the night they beat Kansas, I watched it with my father. That was priceless.

We beat the Rapture and the Mayans – Jesus wasn’t ready to call me to Heaven and the Mayans are losers. God bless and I will see you all in 2013!

Simple, but fun vacation – I stayed home for vacation. Twice I got to bar hop with my friends Shannon, Keith and Kathy. I don’t recall much but I’m pretty sure I had fun. That’s why I’m writing about it.

Halloween Party – My friends and I went as the characters from Gilligan’s’ Island. We came in second in this very “fair” contest.

I tried – I gave me ex Liz a chance, twice. I really wanted to see her change. Sad that such a beautiful girl is wasting her life. At least I tried doing the right thing. I feel better knowing I did.

Hot girl – I got to make love to a hot girl. I won’t name her out of respect for her family. Damn she looks good.

New Hangout Place – What’s better than the Highlands Taproom? Simple, the Highlands Taproom Grill.

Seven people deleted me from Facebook due to the UK/UofL game lol

Was I making U of L jokes before, during and after the game? Of course I was. Were friends of mine making jokes bad mouthing UK? Of course they were. You know how many people I deleted? None. You know why? It’s a fucking game. U of L is the better team. Big deal. Life goes on. I still love my friends who are U of L fans. John is still my best friend. I still love my two nieces who are U of L fans. Yet, seven losers deleted me because I hurt their feelings. Aww, so sad.

U of L wins the 2012 Battle of the Bluegrass

As a UK fan, I always hate seeing them lose to U of L. It happens from time to time. Even though the refs gave U of L every call with less than two minutes left, don’t blame the refs. UK shot 41% from the free throw line. UK outplayed U of L in the second half. The game of basketball is a 40 minute game. You have to show up for the entire game. U of L won fair and square. UK hits simple free throws, they easily win this game. They didn’t. End of debate.

Not the end of the world. Our boys can’t be great every year. UK had beat U of L four times during a three year span. UK is coming off back to back Final Fours and a National Title. What is there to be sad about? U of L has not won a title since 1986. I was four. Most people don’t recall this title.

2013 – U of L will not win a National Title. They are a good team but not great. They barley won today against a team that shot 41% from the free throw line.

It’s December – Unlike U of L and IU fans, UK fans don’t celebrate games in December. UK fans won’t put the game on a popcorn box or celebrate in drunken rage on malt liquor over a December game. We enjoy seeing banners hung in April.

UK Still Owns You – U of L was the better team today. Clap, clap. UK still leads the series 30-15. That gap is not going to get closer anytime soon.

 

 

Nice blog #29 – sportsmanship

In 2009, UK and U of L fans witnessed a game between two teams filled with assholes. Cousins elbowed a U of L player and Sosa trashed talked UK players during the National Anthem. 2010, the two coaches trashed each other to the media. In 2011, we saw Pitino tell the media after losing to UK that he would root for them since they were a fellow Kentucky team. This year we saw little mouthing during the game and nice comments from both coaches. It’s just a game. No need for the trash. Tonight is what sports was all about – sportsmanship.

UK vs. U of L 12/29/12

Here is my predication for the game -

 

I am a UK fan. I feel U of L is due a win. They have lost the past three straight years and last four games against UK. U of L is playing at home this year. So far this season U of L looks like the better team. U of L has more experience and the talent level at UK is not the same as it has been the past three seasons. The drama with Pitino seems to be gone and everything seems to be in U of L’s favor.

With that said, I will not root against UK or predicate U of L wins. I believe the game will be close. UK somehow wins, 68-67. Go Big Blue!

 

More of my birthday presents

Photo: Kinda a gag gift, Strange Brew is not what I named my website after. I named it after a Cream's greatest hits album. BTW john Martin, take the price tag off, lol.
Before I ran Louisville Strange Brew, some friends and me ran a local TV show known as “Strange Brew” some 14 years ago. Our show nor this site is named after this movie. This is a gag gift. Our show’s name was my idea. I named it after a Cream greatest hits album called “Strange Brew”. BTW, this is a very underrated cult movie from the 1980′s.
Photo: Thanks Shannon, Keith and John. Two more bottles of whiskey for me to drink. Am I proud of my Irish heritage or what?
Shannon and Keith got me a bottle of Bushmills’ 10 year. John got me a bottle of Jameson. Three bottles of Irish whiskey for Christmas. And yes, I am currently drinking the 10 year as we speak.
Photo: This may be my favorite present of all. My niece Michaela and nephew Matthew custom made this blanket for me.
My niece Michaela and my nephew Matthew custom-made this for me. This is probably my favorite gift of all.

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