…..we couldn’t ask for more at this stage. It will continue to progress. We have talent.
I loved the fact that the crowd was drowning out the announcers. Jimmy Dykes did a good job.
And CHILLS? It encompasses more than my spine. From the top of my head all the way down to my toes.
GO BIG BLUE !!!

get used to it – that is what teams started to do against memphis…

ut used it – memphis nailed all its 3-s in the first half of a game but went cold the second half and lost.

uk cannot settle for the 3 – that will equal defeat.

despite being a critic of cal’s bench coaching, as i asked in the game thread – did anyone feel like he did more coaching in this one game than our last coach did in 2 years worth of games?

So funny that you mention the comparison of the two, cause I thought the exact same thing during the game. Patterson was just like the Greek god of basketball. I love that kid.

I was reminded of why I love to watch Calipari. He’s so animated, jumping around, being able to understand what he says when he’s yelling on the sidelines. Did anyone see that tongue hanging out thing he did? I think he said to someone “he pushed you” or something to that affect, and then made that face…….hilarious.

Orton is really going to be a good big man on this team. Now if we can keep Cousins out of foul trouble =P

I was thinking the very same thing about Dykes’ defense of coach Cal.

I just love Jimmy Dykes, and not simply because he defended our oft-accused-of-wrong-doing coach, but more because of the fact that he always seems to be fair. When we were the epitome of suckage, he said so, and when we did un-praiseworthy things, he let us have it. I think he’s very evenhanded and balanced in his commentary and I totally respect him for it. I always look forward to him calling our games.

As for the game, I love our boys, glad they finally let Morehead “have it” (sort of : )). Next victim, please. ; )

I saw on CatsPause that Matt May is reporting Bledsoe set a UK freshman debut record with his 24 points. We’ll see if that lasts past Monday!

Coach Cal was very entertaining. Great game from P. Pat, Eric Bledsoe and Ramone Harris. We still need to cut down on turn-overs though. Can’t wait to see John Wall and Eric Bledsoe together. GO CATS!!

lost to Rider?! Maybe another quality team?

1. Thank goodness Morehead didn’t shoot well, tonight. it would have been a lot closer. They had open shots so it wasn’t just our D.
2. Bad game for Yogi. Wild Weasel, I agree, he is going to take a little extra time. I’m pulling for the young man — he seems so darned likeable.
3. 8 blocks, including 2 from Bledsoe.
4. Race to 2K — Kentucky by 3.
5. Few “flashes” of brilliance; and the team didn’t make a substantial “this game is over, bring me your finest wine and cheese” run. But everything seemed to come so easy.
6. Sloppy game but they scored 75. In years past, sloppy meant Gardner-Webb.

Bottom line 1: What we know tonight — “We’re really not that good.”
Bottom line 2: What we’ve suspected all summer… This team can be THAT good.

You need to pick up the pace, dude. LOL :-)

By the way, great site.
OK, I’m going to bed.

Last year vs this year:

- Orton/Cuz combined for 11 points… Nothing Perry couldn’t do on a nightly basis
- Dodson had close to 20 tonight, high teens anyway… Jodie’s replacement
- PPat is well… PPat!! Stud, King, Da Man, insert own moniker… :-)

Difference is the guard play… Wall goes for 27 against Clarion and Bledsoe goes for, what, 24 tonight?? Yes, understand they both did some things they shouldn’t have; ill-advised drives, turnover-to-assist ratio not where it shoud be, etc. But, bottom line, both these guys can put the orange into the tin and that’s what really matters!

What’s it going to be like when they are playing together?? And what are they going to be like in March when they’ve gone through the SEC crucible?? Yeah, I’ve got a word for ya and it’s spelled “F-I-E-R-C-E”.

I think it was Al McGuire that said “guard play gets you to post season”… If that’s the case, it should be a really interesting year!! Go Blue!

In my opinion. And, as I have posted previously, I was there to see it, I thought Cousin’s play was not so much about lack of effort as it was about him constantly getting mugged (Just like the poor guy we saw off Broadway leaving the game) and the calls not being made. I really felt like the refs kinda gave Morehead the underdog advantage. I predict he does better against top talent.

Sure Bledsoe had too many turn-overs but you have to see he pretty much had the ball most of the game. No comparison with his roll in this offense vs Liggins’ in Billy G’s slow deliberate attack. Someone had to push the ball and in this game Bledsoe was the ONLY someone.

Fun to watch live! I could see so much you cannot see on TV.

I DO credit the defense because Morehead rushed shots having had them blocked all night. Did they have open looks? Yes but UK is long and quick and closes fast. I think everyone did as well as I expected for the first game except Miller and Harrelson.

Morehead did look good and noone would want to play them first round in the NCCA Tourney.

So looking forward to game 2- 38 or so! Positive start in my opinion!

“Eric The Great”…..

It’s not Erik The Red, but it fits this young man…. I’m just glad Eric The Great found his way to Lexington… lol

Just for fun folks….

He came here knowing John Wall was a possibility talking about “getting s*** right” – that speaks volumes. Not to metion the fact that his actions are totally backing up his comments. I like Bledsoe. He is confident and is not shy about talking about his skills and game but he does it in a way that does not come off arrogant – just very simple and honest. I definitely think Bledoe has that “swagger” we have all been talking about!

On a side note, I think Miller’s nerves must get to him. He just always has that scared deer-in-the-headlights look going on. Its almost like all the hype, energy and excitement that goes along with playing in that Kentucky uniform really rattles him because it sounds like he executed just fine over the summer. Miller is a great athlete. If he could just relax a little and be comfortable in his skills he would be just fine. Needs a confidence booster.