CBS's Gary Parrish says ...

[Gopher07]

A crazy prediction (but it might happen anyway): The matchup between former Kentucky coaches has all the makings of an upset. Rick Pitino's ninth-ranked Louisville Cardinals played a late game Thursday night, were pushed to the final minutes by Ole Miss and then had to fly to Glendale, Ariz., where Saturday afternoon's game against Minnesota in the Stadium Shootout will be held. Meantime, Minnesota hasn't played since Dec. 10. So the Gophers should be rested and focused, and Tubby Smith with 10 days to prepare is always a reasonable option. In other words, I'll take Minnesota ... straaaaaaaaight up! And this is coming from a guy who ranked Louisville second in the preseason Top 25 (and one) and still thinks the Cards are a viable Final Four option.

http://www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/11181963

[calminnfan]

Though he has got a very good point, and anything can happen...lets just say I have my hopes!

[figi]

Man do I hope he is right. It could just as easily be said that the Cardinals are game ready and the Gophers are rusty We'll see.

[sec105]

I agree. The Gophers have traditionally been "rusty" after the long break. But Tubby is not a traditional coach. I too am concerned but I have faith Tubby will have the team focused and ready to go.