Would Wall's shot merit a "Golden Spike?"

by Secretariat on Nov 18, 2009 3:09 AM EST

On his official website, Coach Cal has a "Golden Spike" section where he discusses the spikes in the floor @ Memorial Coliseum and mentions possibly driving a few into the floor at Rupp.

The name "Golden Spike" is derived from the legendary nails, or "spikes," that were part of the old floors at Alumni Gym and Memorial Coliseum. The spikes represented significant shots in UK history...Some day I would like to see a GOLDEN SPIKE driven into the floor at Rupp Arena for something fantastic that one of our Wildcats accomplishes on the floor in our storied building.

So what does everyone think? Would Wall's jumper qualify? Arguments against include that it was an early season game against a small-name opponent and that it was an early season game with little-to-no impact on postseason play. On the other hand, this may be the shot that truly signifies the beginning of big things for both Wall and our Wildcats. I have a distinct feeling that it will be one of those "I remember where I was when..." shots (sort of the anti-Laettner shot). Also, IF (and this is a HUGE if) the Cats were to make it through the rest of the season undefeated, we may look back and realize that this shot may have been a season-changer in more ways than we realize now. Besides, for a kid who is likely going to make dozens of game-winning shots at UK and in the league, this is where we saw it first. So what does everyone think? Will we still be talking about this shot with our kids and grandkids? Would it merit a "Golden Spike?"

Poll

Would John Wall's game-winning shot against the Miami (OH) Redhawks merit a golden spike in the floor of Rupp Arena?

Yes

7 votes

No

33 votes

We don't yet know how significant it was/wasn't

22 votes

62 votes | Poll has closed

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Too early. don't want to water down the award

or spike the punch, as it were. :)

No matter where you're at, there you are

by cincyblue on Nov 18, 2009 10:48 AM EST reply actions

In all honesty....all he was doing was fixing one of his many mistakes

on the night….I do not want to discount the fact that he is a freshman, and it was a very tight situation, but the shot was not all that spectacular…..just a 12 ft jumper…..but it was one helluva way to win a ballgame……

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by ALLBLUCAT on Nov 18, 2009 11:11 AM EST reply actions

The shot was great

and I am really happy he made it, but I do not see it like the shot ’heard around the Bluegrass ’ in 1992. Also…this may be a little pitch for the new arena since UK does not have sole rights to Rupp Arena. Just saying :-)

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by a2d2 on Nov 18, 2009 11:11 AM EST reply actions

Absolutely not

First time I shot her, shot her in the side.
Hard to watch her suffer, but with the second shot she died...

by btcoop71 on Nov 18, 2009 12:49 PM EST reply actions

IMHO...

the more spikes you have the less they mean. I would say that the best way to deal out the spikes is to let the players vote at the end of the season, which play was the most meaningful for them. This way its about the players and the program and no so much the fans.

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by bluebloodtoo on Nov 18, 2009 1:56 PM EST reply actions

Also...

if you wanted to retroact some spikes it would be feasible to have each years players vote on the past years.

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by bluebloodtoo on Nov 18, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions

YEP ... I voted no on that one too

We’ve seen plenty of “spike” worthy shots … I’d give one to Patrick Sparks shot that won the 2005 Louisville game (with 3 free throws) ….

by ukcris on Nov 18, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions

Nah.

Game not big enough.

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by Glenn Logan on Nov 18, 2009 4:23 PM EST reply actions

I'd like to see more pull-up jumpers

instead of players trying to get on ESPN’s POD with an in-your-face dunk. I’m tired of wasted opportunity.

No moral victories--it's all about Ws and Ls!!!

by oldcat'69 on Nov 18, 2009 6:47 PM EST reply actions

Nah

As others have mentioned, the game itself wasn’t big enough. Also, it’s not like the outcome of the game was on the line – if Wall had missed it just would have gone to OT and been decided then.

3 > 2, except for very large values of 2.

by JLeverenz on Nov 18, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions