The Big Blue Daily Mail -- Indiana Afterglow Edition
by Truzenzuzex on Dec 13, 2009 12:24 PM EST
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It's always fun the day after a big victory over a rival school. This morning I have been sleek and lazy, and satisfied with the trajectory of how this young Kentucky team is maturing. They may not be to the level of Kansas or Texas yet, but yesterday's game was a significant step forward in many meaningful ways.
Later today, I'll be taking a statistical look at how UK did in the IU game, along with some analysis for readers to chew on. Right now, though, we need to take a look at what others are saying about the Wildcat's performance yesterday.
The news follows the jump.
- Wildcats' growl grows | TIM ETHRIDGE COLUMN" Evansville Courier & Press
"I want to tell the people of Indiana, we’re not any better than that," said Calipari. "That’s all we have that’s a February effort we put together. They got our best.
"This was a statement game for our guys. We came into a hostile environment, got punched in the mouth early, but we stayed on our feet and came back at them. So this was a great learning step for us."
Indeed. This was by far the best Kentucky has played offensively. But you knew that. - " SEC links: More hostess allegations at Tennessee John Clay’s Sidelines
Boob-brushing? Hmm. - Young Cats turn in veteran performance | KentuckySports.com
Talk about your Hoosier hostility. The Indiana crowd was into this Kentucky-Indiana thing from the jump, displaying rude signs, howling obscenities and reverting to the "Cal's a Cheater! Cal's a Cheater" chant.
Isn't that cute? Indiana thinks we've never heard anyone accuse Calipari of cheating. I'm glad they've move past Kelvin Sampson to the point they fail to see any irony in that.
Another interesting quote from Clay's article:
(By the way, have you noticed that, so far, we haven't once mentioned John Wall?)
Heh. Yeah. He gets it. Nice. - LeBron James building ties with Kentucky's John Wall: NBA Insider | Cleveland Cavaliers - cleveland.com -
At the mere mention of John Wall's name, LeBron James' eyes soften as he tries to swallow a knowing smile.
"Yeah, I have a relationship with him," James said. "A really good relationship. With not only John, but his family. We talk all the time."
This concerns me a little. Not LeBron himself, but the other guys mentioned. Cal needs to watch his young star closely, we don't want NCAA concerns to intrude on this fine season. - Fifth-ranked Purdue rallies to take a 'great opportunity' from Alabama | The Bama Beat - al.com
Nice to see the Tide is playing better under Anthony Grant. - Vaught's Views: Bledsoe, Cats make statement on the hardwood: AMNews.com
Calipari playfully challenged Bledsoe before the game when other UK players said he was going to guard Maurice Cheek, who had a game-high 31 points.
"He can’t guard him. The kid offensive rebounds," Calipari said he told his team.
Bledsoe asked the coach if he was trying to be funny or not.
Bledsoe was able to guard him for half the game, anyway. - UK Notebook: Cousins keeps his cool: AMNews.com
"I put him in and he played. He grew up today. Can he stay grown up? I have no idea. He was a beast."
Yes. He was truly Good Cuz yesterday. I hope we see a lot more of that. - Kentucky beats Indiana in men's basketball - washingtonpost.com
- Highly touted recruit considering Illinois, Duke, Kentucky - Chicago Breaking Sports
A lot of eyes in the final contest were on Quality Education's Quincy Miller, who had 12 points. Miller, a Chicago native, is wanted by a number of top Division I schools, including Duke, Kentucky, Louisville and Illinois. He had 12 points Saturday despite playing with an injured wrist.
It would be cool if we brought another top recruit out of North Carolina. K and Williams don't let many get away. - Video - Mark Ingram is Alabama's First Heisman Trophy Winner - FanDome
- IU's Crean teaches until the bitter end against UK | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN
For 25 minutes IU was No. 4 Kentucky’s equal at sold-out Assembly Hall. In the final 15, natural selection ruled. It was survival of the fittest, the strongest, the swiftest and a one-point Hoosier lead became a 17-point deficit and defeat. - The C-J's Sunday College Basketball Notebook | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal
- Strong's hiring sets up recruiting battle - Kentucky Football - Ledger-Enquirer.com
Phillips struck back the next day, securing a commitment from Eastern's do-it-all junior prospect Jon Davis. Smith is already listed as a four-star recruit by Scout.com, and Davis is expected to be a four-star recruit when the rankings are updated next summer.
If we can hold our own against Louisville here in the River City, I'll be happy. But I think Phillips will not back down from Strong. - Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Indiana - Kentucky Sports Network
- UK Football: Nashville glad to have UK: AMNews.com
Great stuff. I am happy to be going to the Music City Bowl. I do regret we couldn't get a more prestigious bowl, but we just didn't earn one, in my opinion. - Celtics trample Bulls for 10th straight win | Reuters
Rajon Rondo provided 16 points and 14 assists and Kevin Garnett also had a double-double, scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Via Walter's Wildcat World. - Quigley Nets Second Singles Victory, Leads US into Finals at Master'U BNP Paribas - KENTUCKY OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
- Kentucky Sports Radio " Blog Archive " Hey Boo Boo! It’s Sunday’s News and Views!
FGM has the news and views for today! - WCU shocks Louisville; UNCC takes easy win
Louisville has now lost three of their last four, and two in a row at home. Ouch. - Opinion: Gerhart, Suh make Heisman vote interesting - Race for the Heisman- nbcsports.msnbc.com
Congrats to Mark Ingram. I was hoping Suh would win, but I doubted that he would, and I was right about that. Pity. - Hilltoppers play sweet tune in Music City | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal
Go, Toppers! I want the 'Cats to drub Vandy this year, I still remember 2007. - DeCourcy Says What Many Thought About Billy Gillispie
- UK hoop's early schedule lacked strength | KentuckySports.com
Going into the Indiana game on Saturday, UK had a strength of schedule of 135, according to CollegeRPI.com. The Cats had beaten two opponents in the top 150 of the Ratings Percentage Index: North Carolina (No. 63) and Connecticut (No. 14). Five of UK's victories came against opponents with an RPI of 204 or worse: UNC-Asheville (204), Stanford (208), Sam Houston State (220), Cleveland State (235) and Morehead State (245).
I have a feeling the non-conference schedule will get a lot tougher very quickly under Calipari. Don't look for this cupcake stuff next year. - UK-Indiana notes: Patterson thrives outside | KentuckySports.com
"I love it," Patterson said of playing near the three-point line. "I feel great on the perimeter. I think I'm starting to get to the point I'd rather be out there than on the post. Keep DeMarcus (Cousins) on the post and I'll sit out on the perimeter. It's a lot more fun out there."
This is a part of his game that Patterson always wanted to develop. Now he can. Now he has. And he's loving it. - "Hoosier" daddy? I’m thinking Kentucky =P " A Journey to Find Myself
I'm thinking she likes this UK team -- a lot! - Putting The Pac 10's Struggles In Perspective - SB Nation
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Thanks for all the news, Tru
Out here in Va, I had not heard about Western Ky beating Vandy, for instance. The EKU Rebels (are they still called that?) played Maryland very tough here in the Mid-Atlantic yesterday, teams were tied with 8 min to go and Eastern had some opportunities to take the lead. The Terps’ depth and experience overcame a gritty performance by the boys from your Richmond.
Yeah, that Rebels just didn't sound right.
I watched a little of UNLV on the computer yesterday. I blame that.
Disagree With Decourcy On Gillispie's Recruiting
In spring 2007, he signed Patterson and Legion (both HS A-A).
In fall 2007, he signed Miller and Liggins (both HS A-A or close to it).
In fall 2008, he signed Orton and Hood (both HS A-A or close to it).
Recruiting was NOT his problem. He had other problem(s).
by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 13, 2009 1:01 PM EST reply actions
I think that's right.
I think Gillispie recruited at an OK level. Not at a Calipari level, though.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Calipari Is UK's Best Recruiter Since Joe Hall
Not as good as JBH yet but close to it.
by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 13, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
I Don't Remember Y I Need One
But not yet, no.
by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 13, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
I believe if we hadn't had Joe B around when Rupp "retired"
We’d never be where we are today. For me, he’s the most underappreciated person in our basketball history.
Joe was in a "no-win" situation for most of his tenure at UK......much like Tubby
He followed a legend, even though he helped recruit a lot of the talent UK had in Rupp’s last years. We won his National Champ. but also saw his teams have some monstrous meltdowns which led to people questioning his coaching ability. Talent was never a problem during his coaching years though.
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
People actually question our coaches abilities? ;-)
Surely you jest….LOL
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
No doubt he had other
problems, but his style was never going to bring that big class of studs. Six players in three years would never cut it when you have 13 scholarships. Plus the fact Legion has shown he was over rated. His minutes are way low at Illinois and Liggins was leaving and PP if BG stayed. Starting five of Porter, Harris, Miller, Stevenson, and Pilgrim would have been NIT bound at best. Rumor had it that up to seven cats were leaving if he stayed. Disaster was right around the corner.
Cheers to Daniel
for giving the IU student section a little quick-step. I loved it…..
And Assembly Hall being as loud as a Metallica concert? Now, that is LOUD ;-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Orton
I would love to see video of that! :0
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 Dec 13, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Coach Hall thinks the blue Kool-aid is tasty...
"I came because of Cal," Hall said. "I don’t have many good memories of this place. I didn’t like it here. But it’s a little more fun coming to watch, especially with how good this team is."
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
And of course......
I love it, I feel great on the perimeter. I think I’m starting to get to the point I’d rather be out there than on the post. Keep DeMarcus (Cousins) on the post and I’ll sit out on the perimeter. It’s a lot more fun out there.
And Coach Cal will use him inside if we need him. Show us that determination, PPat !!
I love it :-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Collinsworth Commits To Cats
Strange place to see it but The Tennessean says:
• Austin Collinsworth is a senior wide receiver on the sixth-ranked high school football team in the country, Kentucky’s Fort Thomas Highlands. He has committed to Kentucky. He has no offer from Florida, where his father, Cris, was a quarterback turned receiver for the Gators. Cris had a great NFL career in Cincinnati and is now Al Michaels’ sidekick on NFL games on Sunday night on NBC.
Perhaps we’ll get a Kentucky confirmation later.
"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius
I remember some folks sweating the football recruiting...
Based on your info, and the Ledger-Enquirer article, it looks like Brooks & Co. have been hitting the recruiting trail pretty hard! Good to hear…
If your wings don't sweep....
but he loves John Wall....lol.....its enough to move the most stoic of men......
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
CBS: Cats #2
"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius
Speaking OF LeBron-UK Connection
Have you noticed “LeBron’s” t-shirt in the latest Nike commercial?
"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius
Wildcats lose today!!!
Villanova that is. Makes a little room for us to move up.
Well, we have an undefeated Men's BBall team and, an undefeated Women's BBall team
I would venture to say that this is a first for UK………at least this deep into the season….women played great today wonder how rankings are going to reflect this tomorrow??
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Yes.
Isn’t that cool? I can’t remember this happening.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Mitchell is certainly earning his paycheck.....I want to see them play UT and some
of the other big guns.
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Lady Cats In A Rout 91-39
Balanced scoring leads to 9-0, best start ever!
"Learn(ing) without thinking begets ignorance. Think(ing) without learning is dangerous."
-Confucius
Bama had Purdue and let them slip away.....they will get better
but Grant had Purdue scared big-time yesterday……Louisville looked like they were just completely lost……havent seen that out of a Pitino team in a loooong time. Glad to see that Ingram won the heisman……the feel good story of football this year…..but more interesting to look at was that Tebow finished LAST in voting……???
Learned something else Saturday watching the Cats……I have been impressed all year with them and drinking the kool-aid by the gallon, but I saw flashes of what is to come in March when the chips are down from guys that had not yet been showing it…..They compliment each other so well…..and they seem to notice when one player is having problems and pick up the slack extremely well. And John Wall????……maybe the best all-around guard ever to put on that uniform here at Kentucky…..we will never get to see 4 years worth of stats…..and honestly, the record books might not be big enough to hold what that kid could do in 4 years
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
Gillespie and recruiting
Gillespie could recruit…P Pat, et al.. but he didn’t have the horses to play… Really, can you see Porter at PG, Harris, Crawfish and Miller usually missed the flight and it was always the “other team” versus Meeks & Pat.. C’mon, the players are making the coach and UK look great and the Man Cal has them! I could give a flying rat’s… if they are all 1 and done, every year, as long as we win the last game of the year!!!!
I was trying to go all day without being disagreeable, but I couldn't make it past your post.
Where did Meeks come from? Did Gillispie pull him out of his sock? And, while I’m a big fan of Miller and think he’s gonna be a solid player, he has not been the big star yet, has he? I have similar thoughts about Jon Hood and Orton. So run through that list of outstanding Gillispie recruits behind PPat for me, will you?
I think I know most of the regular posters here well enough to say that we don’t mind some one-and-done players, but that fandom, for us, also consists of getting to “know” the players over time and appreciate how their personalities blend with the others on the team. If all there was to being a Wildcat fan was putting on the tee-shirt and beating my chest when we won a game, you could count me out. That may be part of it, but there’s a whole lot more.
No moral victories--it's all about Ws and Ls!!!
Crawford, Bradley, Meeks, Jasper, Stevenson ( To Name A Few)
Were already on campus when Gillispie arrived.
His lack of success had little to do with lack of horses.
His coaching skills left a lot to be desired.
by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 13, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
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