Lexington's Historic Venue Is More Than A Basketball Game

Fans are lining up outside of Rupp Arena. They are excited about Johnny Calipari’s return to Kentucky and a great match is expected in Lexington.

They have been there since last night. It’s not just a basketball game but also an environment.  It’s a historic moment for the College Basketball Hall of Fame.   Whenever a coach returns to a school where he won a national title it is big news for college basketball.   Johnny Calipari is returning to Kentucky in the upcoming game against  the University of North Carolina.    They are excited about the upcoming game because it’s a great rivalry.   It’s said that the rivalry started fifteen years ago. It all started when Rick Pitino came back to Louisville.

Suddenly at the Debut for Cooper Flagg, the Blue Devils and Tar Heels have stolen the show.  ESPN crew is a key player in this event.   This decision by ESPN is controversial.  Kentucky fans are showing up but North Carolina fans are not. They should expect a larger crowd for College GameDay.  The venue can hold 9, 000 fans.  It’s not too hard to get seats to the game.

There are still not many people there.  Fans in Fayetteville are not showing up to GameDay.  There are a lot more people that show up to Mark Pope’s postgame radio show. There are many other things that Blue Devils fans care about.

Looking at the ratings might change everything.   There is a lot of hype about the basketball game.  There is a lot of talk about the rivalry.  Between North Carolina and Duke basketball fans are showing up.   Lexington has all the hype.   When you look at the actual ratings that might change.  ESPN made a decision.   It’s a big decision for the company.

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