Kentucky vs. Clarion -- Analysis and Open Game Thread
by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 6:14 PM EST
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Since SB Nation doesn't provide a special open game thread for exhibition games, it's just more convenient for me to combine all that into one.
Tonight, the Kentucky Wildcats face off against the Clarion Golden Eagles, John Calipari's alma mater. The particulars of tonights game are as follows, courtesy of UKAthletics.com:
- Time & Place:
- Gametracker
. - Live audio
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(delayed per SEC rules) -
Cable TV: FSN-South: 7:00 p.m. ET (Live)
Footprint includes the states of Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.Broadcast TV/BBSN
Market Station Time (all times local) Bowling Green WBKO-CW 9:00 p.m. (delayed) Evansville WTVW-TV 10:00 p.m. (delayed) Hazard WYMT-TV 11:35 p.m. (delayed) Huntington, W.Va. WSAZ-My qZ 11:30 p.m. (delayed) Hopkinsville WKAG-TV 10:00 p.m. (delayed) Lexington WKYT-TV 11:35 p.m. (delayed) Louisville WMYO-TV 11:00 p.m. (delayed) Paducah, Ky./Cape Girardeau, Mo. WDKA-TV 9:00 p.m. (delayed)
The Clarion Golden Eagles:
- Head Coach: Ron Righter
Overall Record: 365-250 (.593)/24th season
Clarion Record: 341-226 (.601)/22nd season
PSAC-West Titles: 3 (1997, 2000, 2005)
PSAC Titles: 1 (2001)
NCAA D-II Playoff appearances: 1 (2001) - Home arena: Waldo S. Tippin Gymnasium (Dedicated in 1968) Capacity: 4,000
NCAA Division II Playoff appearances: 2 (1981, 2001)
NCAA Division II Playoff record: 1-2
NAIA National Playoff appearances: 3 (1952, 1977, 1980)
NAIA National Playoff record: 3-3
PSAC-West Titles: 12 (first; 1971; last 2005)
PSAC Titles: 1 (2001)
Record since 1971: 644-403 (.615) - Picked to finish 7th in 8 team Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division
- Should have athletic team in 2009-10 that could be 11 deep
- Team wants to run the floor
- Team wants to be aggressive on both sides of the court with pressure defense and transition offense.
RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL
ALL GAMES........... (11-16) (8-7) (2-9) (1-0)
CONFERENCE.......... (2-12) (2-5) (0-7) (0-0)
NON-CONFERENCE...... (9-4) (6-2) (2-2) (1-0)
| NO | NAME | POS | HT/WT | YR | Hometown/High School | Status | Remarks |
| 00 | Patrick Parker | G | 6-2/170 | FR | Jamaica, N.Y./Hillcrest | Prim. Reserve | |
| 1 | Lloyd Harrison | G | 6-1/195 | JR | Detroit, Mi./Southwestern | Starter | Juco transfer, 26.3 PPG, 6 RPG |
| 2 | Mike Nealis | C | 6-8/230 | SO | Drexel Hill/Episcopal Adademy | Prim. Reserve | |
| 3 | Brandyn Mungo | G/F | 6-6/185 | FR | Westland, Mi./Renaissance | Prim. Reserve | |
| 5 | Jordan Lessane | G | 5-9/160 | FR | Mount Vernon, N.Y./Mount Vernon | Reserve | |
| 10 | David Colbert | G/F | 6-5/205 | FR | Youngstown, Oh./Christian | Reserve | |
| 12 | Greg Parker | G | 6-3/195 | SR | Chester/Cardinal O'Hara | Reserve | |
| 15 | Shameel Carty | G/F | 6-3/185 | JR | Queens, NY/Holy Cross | Starter | 9.2 PPG, 4.6 RPG |
| 22 | Jamar Harrison | G | 6-3/180 | JR | Washington, D.C./Dunbar | Starter | Juco transfer, 17 PPG, 6 RPG |
| 31 | Mike Sherry | G | 6-1/185 | JR | Pittsburgh/Chartiers Valley | Starter | 10.6 ppg, 64 assists, 56 3-pointers |
| 32 | Paul McQueen | F | 6-5/225 | SO | Garfield Heights, Oh./Garfield Heights | Starter | 4.3 PPG, 3.4 RPG |
| 35 | Denzil Dennison | F | 6-2/190 | FR | Ruther Glen, Va./Caroline | Reserve | |
| 44 | Julius Berry | F | 6-7/215 | JR | Wilmington, N.C./Waterloo East | Prim. Reserve |
Analysis:
This is a relatively small team, but they have more size and relatively more athleticism than Campbellsville. They will want to try to play "small ball" at a high pace in order to use their speed and quickness, and are likely to substitute liberally. There are a lot of unknowns on Clarion because several of their best players are JUCO transfers, and it's hard to tell how they will compete at this level.
Clarion will be a scrappy, quick team that will force UK's bigger players to focus in order to defend them out on the floor, as Calipari wants them to do. They will have a very difficult time with Kentucky in transition if they don't hit their shots, and since the Golden Eagles like to run on offense, you can expect an up and down game which will favor Kentucky's considerable talent advantage.
Defensively, Clarion is likely to have to go to the zone early and often to minimize the impact of the DDM offense. Even though the 'Cats have not assimilated the DDM yet, John Wall by himself will make it very difficult on the Golden Eagles if they try to play man-to-man. Look for the Wildcats to drive the ball to the rim a lot more in this game as they try do do what Coach Cal is trying to teach them.
I expect a big game tonight from Wall, Patterson and Cousins. I have a feeling they are tired of Darnell Dodson stealing all the headlines, but Dodson is likely to continue to shoot when he gets the chance. I would like to see a much better rebounding effort out of Kentucky tonight, and as fast as the Golden Eagles play, that should happen.
Go, 'Cats.
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I think around 20 for Wall
I heard Jon Hood on the pregame show say the dribble drive is totally the opposite of what he has been taught his entire life. He thought most of the team too. Maybe we will see more of the DDMO tonight. The two practices a day may be increasing the teams focus.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
30 minutes until tip-off!
I’m currently enjoying a lovely cold beverage (Blue Moon, yummy!!) and am so excited to see more of our basketball ’Cats!!
As far as Wall’s scoring, I’ll play, and I’ll say over. I just love to be different. : )
I'm working late : (
HOWEVER…no one else is here. So I have got my heels off and feet up, blasting the pregame audio on my computer. Sweet! : ))))
Game’s tape delayed for me AGAIN so I guess I’m looking at a late-ish night.
Wall: Over 25, and triple double, obviously : ) It’s preseason, we’re top 5 and the buzz-iest team in college basketball, with a freshman who’s never played a game and yet is a possibility for POY?? If we can’t be crazily, blissfully optimistic now, when can we be??
by blue kentucky girl on Nov 6, 2009 6:51 PM EST reply actions
whhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttttttttttttttttteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Go, 'Cats!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 6:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Almost time
for tip-off, let the John Wall Era(year) begin
GO BIG BLUE
Game On JustinTV
"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius
Maybe I'm hoping for too much
but it would be nice if BBSN could get some HD cameras for the games.
but then I would never work.......I would just stay home and watch reruns.....lol
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Ya
life would really suck, wouldn’t it ;)
Nice.
Cuz gives up his body.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Good to know
that our buckets count towards Clarion’s total.
Way to go BBSN.
Wall for three!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wall
made that kid look like he was standing still
Big Cuz!
Nice pass!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Do you think
he can play cornerback for us too
Maybe...
… Defensive end. :-)
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He needs
three guys draped on his back to play effectively, he’s not used to being open.
Wall with the palm
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
These guys have all the freedom in the world
and they still don’t want to operate and drive or take the shot. Clyde sure is still stuck in their heads.
score?
if someone could occasionally put the score up (every 5 minutes of gametime or so?) i’d really appreciate it.
the links above won’t work for me unless i upgrade silverlight, and i don’t really want to. can’t find any other current boxscores since it’s an exhibition.
THANKS!!
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 6, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions
6 Never Met BCG
"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius
I was speaking
mainly about Patterson and Miller. But I know what you mean.
They are going to grasp it....it is all new at this point
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Nice defense.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
JustinTV Does Not Require Silverlight
"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius
Perry...
…makes an early appearance.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
They
look much better on the boards tonight. Especially on offense.
Indeed.
Much better.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Good stuff!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Agreed
They look much better all around. It’s good to see that those two-a-days lit a fire under their butts. When this team starts clicking on all cylinders, they will be SOOO tough to beat.
Depends
They are on pace for 120+ right now, but if they have a drought like they did against Campbellsville you never no. Definitely more points than the last game.
Also, this is Calipari’s Alma Mater, he may call off the dogs in the second half, but given how they look right now, it would be an easy OVER bet.
Ramon!!!!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wow
Calipari clears the bench with PAtterson, Orton, Dodson and Miller.
What a wonderful sight.
Man...
… What a pace!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Orton
leaves the court, holding his chest, hope it’s alright.
I hope...
… Orton is okay .
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Cal MUST have read them my sermon before the game.......its the only explanation....lol
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Pretty pass!!!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Patterson
is just NOT getting into the flow, 3 fouls already. He really needs to get it together.
Patterson...
… Struggling again.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Pat...
… Suddenly better.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Most Definitely
Another 8 minute stretch without a field goal for Clarion.
Lucky 3’s is all they can get.
There Ya Go Purry...
Show him how it’s done.
Perry is just fearless out there. Good to see him playing well.
Stevenson!
Right through the contact.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I wish they would update Daniel's status
After Ramon’s issues last year, I get nervous easily.
look much better but
isn’t the spread on the score just about the same at this point tonight as it was at this point against Campbellsville?
Miller contributing......Perry contributing.....they ARE getting this
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Wow...
… Love the action.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 7:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Hood
with a block from behind, then Wall with the spin move. If that had gone down the place would have erupted.
Yo
just got here folks. Been listening to the radio. What happened to Orton?
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions
No word yet
Waiting anxiously, hopefully they will let us know during halftime.
Bromley
just said no word yet on Orton, but this time he said Orton was holding his shoulder and not his chest.
Still not a great sign, but a shoulder tweak is nowhere near as bad as the alternative possibilities.
OH MY GOD!!!!!
IF they can do anywhere near this well against D-1 competition, look out.
This year is going to be special! I hope the dude on Cat’s Pause records all of the games for us, because I am saving these for posterity.
I really am blown away by how much different the game looks .........
Compared to last game. I was still expecting a lot of scrappy play, but it looks good.
Krebs
is getting some serious minutes tonight, maybe DeAndre will be let out of the doghouse.
Bromley
just said no word yet on Orton, but this time he said Orton was holding his shoulder and not his chest.
Still not a great sign, but a shoulder tweak is nowhere near as bad as the alternative possibilities.
Better ...
… Than the last game. But Patterson needs to do more.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I missed it also.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He's just taking a break..........
He had it all on his shoulders for two years………..:)
We do NOT need that kid hurt this early....he needs minutes to get into this system
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Well ...
… My over/ under on Wall looks shot. :-)
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
By the way folks.....We only have Wall.....no Bledsoe tonight....
and turnovers were cut in half…..So, when we have them both?
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
That will be sick
Having those two tearing apart defenses will be so pretty.
It’s nice two have two LEGIT point guards after the struggles at that position lately.
You know, I am not so sure Liggins will get serious minutes in this, unless there is an injury
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
WONDERING..
why in the world he would keep the kid and then let him ride pine…theres just gotta be something we dont know…i HATE seeing this and dont want it to be a distraction, which i think is brewing..im not trying to be a debbie downer..but gezzz…
Lets get it on!!!!
Patterson needs more points
It’s his last year at UK. Last year he was a possible late first rounder. This year, he needs more defensive play since it looks like the offense may be taken care of by the freshman class. I hope we do well this year, but I ABSOLUTELY want P-Pat to be a top pick at the end of this season. He deserves it.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions
He's just not comfortable
with the new skill-set just yet. He is a great player, he will grow into it.
I just hope he doesn’t take to long.
Gah! I think my radio is on a lag. Stop doing that so quick!
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Either the crowd is quiet
or that AIR BALL chant is LOUD
"A la the late Pete Marovich"
Marovich, you don’t say…..:)
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions
The DDMO is rearing its ugly head!!!!!.....and the opposition does NOT
know what todo with it
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
OH MY GOD
This Kid is SICK!!!!!
Pretty soon we will just get tired of saying that
And looking for more
misses the first, gets the second. 23
GAHHH!!! You cannot miss fast breaks against D-1 schools!
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions
Orton is listed as day-to-day
Soreness in his chest.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions
I hate my desktop.
SOOOO sloooooooooowww.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions
Sounds like someone needs to go shopping
Big ups to Asus, I love mine. Quad-Core 2.5Ghz, 8 GB Ram, 700 GB hard drive. Nice Graphics. $750.
Nice defensive effort by UK.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
These kids are true thoroughbreds......welcome back UK Basketball
and Louisville……run and hide now…….far far away……
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
This is called the "Crying Cardinal"
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
And to think
They think Siva can hang with this kid ROFLMAO
Ramon!!!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Love seeing fists in the air
it means that they are working their tails off.
Well, none of them except Liggins, for obvious reasons that no one knows about.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
Wall Back In
still no Liggins, he is deep in ice cream
Sweet!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
First DDM Move By Patterson
"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius
Cuz...
… Takes the charge.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Good to see Big Cuz
playing hard all game. I know people were worried over the summer but I feel good.
Patterson!!!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It's such a change from last year.
I have to pose the question at least.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Man, we really need Mark Coury
Show these guys what Heart, Hustle and Toughness is. LOL
No. We need Curry like we need an asshole on our elbow.
I don’t wish that mongoloid on our worst enemies.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
35 total so far.
P-Pat has 6. Cousins has 5.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Lazy...
… Is takingover now.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
They deserve it
You beat anyone by 50 and you can be as lazy as you want.
SEC Gridiron Live
Looks like quality programming
/sarcasm
Sounds like the study group from Community
Are you Joel McHale or Chevy Chase?
Cal...
… Looks pretty happy
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:53 PM EST via mobile reply actions
remember those games last year
with players standing around passing on the perimeter, looking as if they had no idea what they were supposed to do, because probably they didn’t?
Heh.
Yeah. Those days seem to be on the rearview mirror.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Cousins for 3?
Someone is having P-Pat aspirations.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions
Wall has been unbelieveable!
Hope D. Orton is ok…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
Did anyone just notice
the Zach Galifianakis look-alike in the stands when Wall went to the bench.
Fast paced play for UK
A first for UK in a while.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions
There ...
… Is the centurymark.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 8:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Two 100 point games last year
and we lost one of those, funny what can change in a year.
Lamar last year
And VMI too, but we won’t talk about that one
Beal=Last Cat To Wear Headband
"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius
Who wears clothes at all when they aren't at work?
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
Will you be getting a Martian Tan at the same time?
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
Also, no good camel toe in a bikini. Stick with the one-piece.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
Suzanne Somers workout videos...
exacerbate my twisted affinity for middle-aged women. I’ll settle w/ Wii Fit and cartoon workout weirdos.
THATTA BOY DARIUS
Kentucky Boy Doing us PROUD!!!
Harrellson was the last person who didn't have points (except Orton)
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions
COME ON Ramon, We needed that 3
GREAT GAME
We play like this all season and we are going to Indy
Post game...
… Will be later. Pizzanigt.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 9:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Pizza night. Sorry. :-)
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 6, 2009 9:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Come on Tru
You could have written this at half time and filled in the blanks with the final numbers.
J/K
Enjoy your pizza, I’m sure it will taste even better after this win.
Later peeps. GO BIG BLUE!!!
I think I’m gonna like this year.
by BlowOutYourBlood on Nov 6, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions
Great Performance
No letdown — we scored 1 more point in the second half than in the first.
We played defense the whole game.
The play never got sloppy.
Ramon Harris is a basketball player, and Cal knows it.
Late in the game, Darius Miller played like Magic Johnson.
Cousins, Wall, Dodson are highly skilled basketball players.
Patterson is making progress toward becoming a highly skilled player.
Hood will hold his own.
great, fun game
team looks much much better from last game..they’re really coming together nicely. hope the orton injury isnt too serious tho.
Did anyone catch...
that UL State farm commercial in the middle of the second half? Wonder if that was a blunder or if someone ponied up the money to do that?
GO BIG BLUE!!
I saw it in Monday night's game
and wondered the same thing….lol
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
I get to watch the game again, YAY!!!
WKYT is showing it now. :-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
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