{"id":78195,"date":"2024-12-14T23:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/terrence-edwards-jr-wants-another-year-of-eligibility-just-to-play-kentucky-again-thats-the-greatest-atmosphere-ive-ever-played-in\/"},"modified":"2024-12-14T23:20:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T05:20:00","slug":"terrence-edwards-jr-wants-another-year-of-eligibility-just-to-play-kentucky-again-thats-the-greatest-atmosphere-ive-ever-played-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/terrence-edwards-jr-wants-another-year-of-eligibility-just-to-play-kentucky-again-thats-the-greatest-atmosphere-ive-ever-played-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Terrence Edwards Jr. wants another year of eligibility just to play Kentucky again: \u201cThat\u2019s the greatest atmosphere I\u2019ve ever played in.\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why are you making me like you, Terrence Edwards Jr.<\/a><\/strong>? The Louisville<\/a> guard went into the rivalry matchup saying he transferred there specifically to play Kentucky<\/a> in his final year of eligibility. He wanted to be a part of history as fans begged him to win the one at Rupp Arena, willing to sacrifice every other game on the schedule if it meant the Cards got that one.<\/p>\n

It didn\u2019t work out that way, obviously \u2014 as if that was ever in doubt \u2014 but you have to respect the approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis big rivalry game, all of us really committed for this game.\u00a0Some of us came here just to play against Kentucky, you know what I\u2019m saying?\u201d <\/strong>Edwards said ahead of the matchup. \u201cThat was a big part of it, to live up in that rivalry and try to be a part of some history.\u201d<\/p>\n

The James Madison transfer got his opportunity, and wouldn\u2019t you know it, he played pretty darn well. Edwards finished second on the team with 23 points on 8-14 shooting and 5-7 from three in 30 minutes, part of the reason Louisville hung around as long as it did in Kentucky\u2019s eight-point win. As the Cats looked to run up the score, the 6-6 guard did his part to keep it competitive. <\/p>\n

A year removed from hooping in the Sun Belt Conference, Edwards soaked in the opportunity to hoop in one of the most historic venues in all of sports. And if he had the chance, he\u2019d go back and do it again and again and again. <\/p>\n

\u201cI thought it was great. I wish I could do it again,\u201d he said following the game.<\/a> \u201cThat\u2019s the greatest atmosphere I\u2019ve ever played in as far as coming into a game.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

His quote about committing to Louisville for the opportunity to play Kentucky saw plenty of traction leading up to the matchup, but to his credit, he doubled down after the game. <\/p>\n

It was a special night for the guard out of Atlanta and he has no shame in admitting that.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was just extra excited and everybody was too,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cI\u2019m wearing this Louisville across our chest, we don\u2019t take it for granted. We knew this game was huge, we came in, tried to answer a couple runs, came up short, but it\u2019s like no other. Guys in the hotel when you come out, you see the L\u2019s down and stuff like that, that really makes you want to win the game but it was a great atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Louisville\u2019s Terrence Edwards talks about how fun this rivalry is and the great atmosphere at Rupp today. <\/p>\n

Says he\u2019s upset he won\u2019t get to play it in again. pic.twitter.com\/X5YQKCkhc8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Zack Geoghegan (@ZGeogheganKSR) December 15, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Edwards didn\u2019t want the Cards to roll over and die when adversity hit \u2014 and there was plenty of it. Kentucky pushed it to 12 just eight minutes into the game, but that was the largest lead all day, despite the Cats going up by double digits a whopping 13 times. Every time Mark Pope\u2019s group had a chance to go for the kill, Pat Kelsey\u2019s responded.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou just got to keep going. It\u2019s a high-level game,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cKentucky is a good team, so we already know they were going to come in and make shots. Them making seven in a row, we went to the huddle and said we got to keep going and fighting, so you can\u2019t think about teams that are really good and hit shots. You just have to keep moving forward and think about what\u2019s next.\u201d<\/p>\n

His head coach appreciated the effort of his guys while soaking in the moment a little bit himself. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m going to be honest with you, when I walked out of there today, the pageantry of the Louisville and Kentucky rivalry hit me,\u201d Kelsey said. \u201cI looked around, and I saw the atmosphere, and this is before the jump ball went up. I did take a minute to truly appreciate how special it was. <\/p>\n

\u201cBut like I said, whatever it is, 365 days till the next time we play again, and I\u2019m going to be reminded about four million times when that game is coming up, and we\u2019ll be looking forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

If Edwards had it his way, he\u2019d fight for another year of eligibility to be able to run it back again next year.<\/p>\n

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