John Clay on guaranteed money

Excellent piece by Clay on the rising cost of guaranteed victory ... except for MIchigan, that is.

about 1 year ago Ken Howlett 4 comments 0 recs |

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Well ...

… I’d say that’s a win-win.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Sep 5, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree, which is why I like UK playing WKU.

If UK is going to pay out these large sums of money, I would rather those dollars go to an in-state program, and WKU is my favorite of the group.

by Ken Howlett on Sep 5, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting, however,

UK has played Eastern and, now, will play Western, in football. I think the money is being kept in-state . I really don’t think it can be done any better.

Morehead State is a non-scholarship member of the Football Championship Subdivision. And will not be on UK’s schedule. Murray just doesn’t seem interested. I know in basketball, Murray will not play UK unless they get a home and home series

UK has payed the big money and played every in-state DI basketball school. Murray being the exception.

As stated, UK has done very well, keeping the payouts in-state.

by seattlekat on Sep 7, 2008 7:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

True.

It’s unfortunate that Murray is so stubborn. They certainly don’t show a program capable of supporting that sort of arrogant position. But there you go.

As a WKU alum, I am damn pleased the Toppers are playing the Cats. Some people may ask about divided loyalty, but when it comes to sports, I am always a UK fan first. But that doesn’t mean I don’t love my alma mater.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Sep 7, 2008 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs