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The Big Blue Daily Mail -- UNC Asheville Edition

Tonight, the Bulldogs of UNC Asheville and the Kentucky Wildcats duke it out in Freedom Hall here in Louisville.  This is a game I usually attend, but will have to settle for TV tonight.  It should be interesting to see how the Wildcats rebound off a very near loss to Stanford at the Cancun Challenge last week, and this game represents the tune-up for the big boys from North Carolina -- Chapel Hill this Saturday in Rupp Arena.

This week, the 'Cats get a chance at a two-fer, to beat the University of North Carolina -- twice!

After losing to Tennessee in overtime on Saturday, the football team awaits their bowl fate.  As it turns out, an intriguing possibility has emerged -- the possibility that Kentucky and North Carolina will meet on the gridiron in the Music City Bowl.  From where I am sitting, that looks like a can't-miss scenario for the MCB -- two traditional basketball powerhouses who are rising in football.  I find myself hoping it happens, even though I would prefer a sunnier destination not named Birmingham.  But I'm afraid Saturday's loss made that unlikely.

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I'm headed to Asheville this week

Getting married at the Biltmore Estate on Friday. Will be watching the Cats beat UNC from the hotel room on Saturday.

I may need to be cautious with my choice of apparel for the rest of the time we’re there. ;-)

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Nov 30, 2009 9:19 AM EST reply actions  

Congratulations!

Asheville is so close to Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina that they have to put up with a bit of rival apparel. I’m sure you won’t have any difficulty. That is, unless we lose… :-(

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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 10:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Congratulations

went there on our honeymoon. Hope they have it lighted up for Christmas when you’re there!!

by UKlvrJM on Nov 30, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions  

Wow!

Congratulations! (And how Blue-savvy of you not to schedule the wedding for Saturday.)
My sincere best wishes to you and the future Mrs. Chirop1 for an astoundingly long and happy life together.

by StillCatwoman on Nov 30, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Congrats Doc!

I’m sure both days will be memorable!! :-)

If your wings don't sweep....

by EagleTDL on Nov 30, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks for all the well-wishes

We’re excited. Just a small gathering of immediate family.

Saturday we’ll get together and watch the ballgame. Looking forward to Cal’s Cats giving us a memorable day after!

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Nov 30, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Go to Grove Park Spa

If you have any time go!

One of the best. In my top 5 list.

Congrats!

Changing how you think will change what you think.

by wilson452 on Nov 30, 2009 6:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

We've got an extra day in there that we need to fill.

I’ve looked at that.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Dec 1, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Congrats and all the best

Very nice setting for a wedding (or anything else).

by hoboat33 on Nov 30, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm headed to Freedom Hall to help paint it BLUE !!

It is an early birthday present from my daughter. She is the greatest !!
GO BIG BLUE !!!

Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!

by a2d2 on Nov 30, 2009 9:29 AM EST reply actions  

Anyone else having problems posting?

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 30, 2009 11:30 AM EST reply actions  

Not me.

Are you having difficulty?

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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Not now, but I was all morning

Must be an issue on my end

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 30, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I

am having difficulty responding to a post but not starting a post like this one. Yeah the North Carolina game is very important. I want this win badly and just cannot fathom why in the world they are this close to our victories. It used to seem so far away.

Kentucky bretheren united once again! Thanks Cal!

by tenken on Nov 30, 2009 1:29 PM EST reply actions  

5 years of mediocrity on our part, and 5 years of pounding the daylights out of

everyone including us on theirs……..

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Nov 30, 2009 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

They were ahead of us throughout most of the 90's

We only passed them during the Guthridge/Doherty eras.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Nov 30, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions  

UNC Led UK From 1990 Until Late 1990's

Then UK broadened the gap in the early 2000’s until Roy Williams arrived back at UNC to narrow it again.

by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 2, 2009 6:14 AM EST up reply actions  

Metamorphosis

I have come the total distance in regard to Tim Tebow: From disgust, distaste as a Gator, and disrespect of the media for their lapdog adoration to an open cheerleader for his performance both on and off the field. It wasn’t an abrupt turnabout or even epiphanic awakening, instead a true metamorphosis of a degree or two at a time. Saturday’s performance versus the Seminoles was the final step and I found myself actually favoring the Gators and that preference will continue through the SEC championship and hopefully into the NC game. Obviously I cannot but agree with The Daily Gamecock that Tebow is the obvious choice for the Heisman. In this day of platoon football it is difficult to say that he is the greatest college player of all time but I would venture that he is the MVP of all time.

On another subject, I find it hard to understand how Darius Miller could be like a deer in the headlights after participating and winning the World 19U championship. His early lack of aggressiveness is a disappointment but perhaps his too is a slow metamorphosis.

"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius

by Wild Weasel on Nov 30, 2009 2:39 PM EST reply actions  

Miller

I thought the same thing about Miller. I am SO hopeful that he gets over whatever it is that is causing him to look so unprepared for this level of play.

It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.

by kentuckygirl0724 on Nov 30, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Competition against your peers

in the W19U tourney is a bit different that D1 ball… If I’m remembering the writeups from this summer correctly, he started pretty slow on that team too!

If your wings don't sweep....

by EagleTDL on Nov 30, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Can't find anything to disagree with here.

I went through a similar metamorphosis with Tebow. And I think “MVP of all time” is about right.

I currently favor Colt McCoy for the Heisman. But there are other very good candidates as well.

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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Can't remember a year

Where there was such,, I guess lackluster is the word, performances by the top runners for heisman. I would say Ingram if I had to choose. You could basically just make them pick a number between one and ten, which would be similar to Phillips’ play calling strategy:)

by daniel81 on Nov 30, 2009 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd say no to Ingram...

His game against Auburn killed his chances… I don’t even think he got 50 yards rushing! Now, if he’d have had a monster game, he’d be a good bet!

If your wings don't sweep....

by EagleTDL on Nov 30, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Wild Weasel's Tebow Metamorphosis

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I went through the exact same experience. Only it probably didn’t take me quite as long to start liking the kid. He is just a flat-out winner. Sooner or later, as a sports fan, you have to recognise and appreciate that.

Others that I eventually openly appreciated, but started out on my “Dark Side” list include: Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi, Martina Navratilova, Brett Favre (for slightly more selfish reasons if you click on my profile), all of the Motor City Bad Boys (minus Isiah, who I still can’t stand), Charles Barkley, and Joker Phillips….

[ha] … just kidding about that last one for now, Tru….. ;-)

What did they all have in common? (1) They were winners. (2) I would love to go back and be able to see them competing in their prime again. (For Favre, that was just yesterday….)

With Tebow, we have two more chances in college, and then on to whatever he does next…

by Sonic on Nov 30, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Heh.

Your list is remarkably similar to mine. Except for Favre — I always liked him. I never really had a problem with Michael Jordan, but it took me a long while to really appreciate him.

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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I've been a closet fan of Tebow since

first hearing about his off the field activities and understanding it wasn’t for show, it is all sincere. The only time I wavered was when the Tebow lovefest was at its peak – too much of a good thing. He has put such a good face on college football and athletes in general for kids looking for an example to follow. I hope he continues with success on the next level to keep that example visible. Unfortunately he’ll probably end up on some NFL team I despise. ’-)

by hoboat33 on Nov 30, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

I would not mind it

.
if he was reunited with his old teammate Percy Harvin.

by Sonic on Nov 30, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

i would!

i’m a bears fan…we have enough trouble with the vikes as it is!

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Dec 1, 2009 12:50 AM EST up reply actions  

Well...

.
Visanthe Shiancoe is playing really well right now, and I would like Tebow to get a shot at beating out Tarvaris Jackson eventually (I mean… if he can’t beat out T-Jack at the QB position, then….)—- but I think if he doesn’t play QB, then I could see him making one hell of a TE, or H-back… something still on offense. He will be willing to block, I am sure.

Regardless, whether it be at QB or TE, the kid is simply a competitor and a winner. So I would love to see him back with Percy and helping the team to keep piling it on the Bears and Packers…. I think he can come up big in crucial situations, just like Percy.

by Sonic on Dec 1, 2009 10:45 AM EST up reply actions  

that's exactly what i'm afraid of!

if i remember correctly, favre signed a 2-year contract. seeing as how he isn’t really getting hit much, he should be in good shape and may feel good enough to play next season.

getting tebow on that team gives them one wrinkle that scares the crap out of me, and that’s him running the wildcat. especially with peterson and harvin on the field. No D would have any idea where that ball’s going (and that’s without even thinking about the passing options).

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Dec 1, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Jarmon Out For Season

Washington announced that Jeremy Jarmon has torn ACL. What is it they say about no luck at all?

"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius

by Wild Weasel on Nov 30, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions  

Damn.

Just damn. :-(

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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Cats are having

Steaks delivered after the game. This from the place with the orders. :-)

Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!

by a2d2 on Nov 30, 2009 5:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

First time

I’ve ever agreed with Cal (and probably the last time). It was a dumb thing to do. I would say “Payback is a bitch” but we can’t even beat UNLV on the road, so never mind.

I wonder how UK fans out in the state feel about giving up three Rupp Arena games so the Cats can play in scary ol’ Louisville?

by don'tshootmei'macard on Nov 30, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions  

Well...

That would all depend on whether they got tickets to the game in Louisville, huh??? LOL Can’t see it happening to be honest with ya… 10,000 more seats at Rupp x Face Value of Ticket = Mucho Dinero!! The bean-counters would put the whoa on that!

If your wings don't sweep....

by EagleTDL on Nov 30, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I doubt they'd mind three.

More than that could get some griping. But Louisville has a bunch of UK fans. The only reason this game isn’t a sellout is because of the low quality of the opposition. This is by far the worst team we have faced this year. To be fair, they are very, very young.

Since I live here in the ‘Ville, I’d love to see more games here.

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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 6:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah,

I’m hoping that after tonight the ol’ dump is properly fumigated before the Cards play there Wednesday.

by don'tshootmei'macard on Nov 30, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

And not to beat a dead horse,

but imagine if Bruce Pearl and Company are practicing at Rupp Arena, say because they’re playing a first round NCAA tourney game there. Think about a bunch of Tennessee players stomping on the Wildcat logo while their fans cheer them on. It would piss you off, wouldn’t it?

by don'tshootmei'macard on Nov 30, 2009 11:03 PM EST up reply actions  

It would make me laugh.

I expect foes to disrespect us. They have done so for a long time. It’s the price you pay for being Kentucky, and to me, it’s worth it.

To answer your question, no, it would not piss me off or even catch my notice. It is unworthy of my attention. That wood on the floor doesn’t care, and neither do I.

Now if they burned a UK player in effigy, well, yeah, that would get my attention. :-)

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by Glenn Logan on Dec 1, 2009 7:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Was Hoping For More Improvement

OK, so I was hoping for little more polish right now, one game away from starting to play the big boys. I knew the start would be slow but I was hoping a little quicker once I saw Wall, Bledsoe and Dotson start strong. Seems that Bledsoe and certainly Darnell took a small step back since the beginning of the season. I am sure it is difficult to transistion so I am confident that when the fire finally takes, these guys will torch it up! I am hoping that torch is lit tonight and full flame hits come next Saturday!

Great to see Wall smiling, by the way, I would love to see more smiling faces on the bench and on the court. It is more fun tp watch when the team is having fun.

For Liggins sake, I hope he continues to stay engaged and do what is necessary to play and be successful. He could help the team by helping himself. Would love to cheer for him too!!! Go CATS!

by LyricSmith on Nov 30, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions  

I have to second all these comments from LyricSmith

It IS great to see Wall smiling. Always good to see guys enjoying themselves without being jerks about it to the other team. I also hope we see Liggins “do what is necessary.” He has a lot of potential still, I believe.

by BCinVA on Nov 30, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions  

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