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The Big Blue Daily Mail -- UK2K Becomes Reality

Obviously, most of the linkage and news today is all about Kentucky's 2000 wins.

Winning the race to 2000 was a very big deal, and has provoked lots of commentary about what it all means.  I think, from a fan standpoint, it means a lot more than it does in the context of college basketball.  Yes, it is a significant milestone, and I am extremely proud and gratified to be a fan of the team who accomplished it.

To tell the truth, I am even more happy about the way in which it was accomplished -- by the young Wildcats playing their best basketball of the season in front of a huge home crowd that cheered their every move.  Overall, it was a celebration of Kentucky basketball -- where we've been, where we are, and where we seem to be going.

Many non-UK fans will pooh-pooh the accomplishment as little more than a number, but that's fine.  For UK fans, this is a very big deal, and as much as anything, an opportunity to celebrate a great, undefeated start to the season.

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We lucked into tickets for the Long Beach game tomorrow afternoon! I dont think this game will be the drubbing that was Drexel but I say the Cats still come out on top. Cats by 15. Go Cats!!

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 22, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions  

Tink,

congrats on being at the game (drubbing?) last night. Hope you yelled loud enough to represent all the ASOB regulars who couldn’t be there. It must have been AWSOME.

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

by oldcat'69 on Dec 22, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

It was awesome!!

Rest assured, oldcat, I yelled plenty loud enough for everyone. :)

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 22, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions  

That must have been you I heard then.

;-)

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

by chirop1 on Dec 23, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions  

drove up from memphis with my 3 kids to see long beach...

hate to be a nervous nelly, but this game could be the emotional let down dickie v was thinking of when we went to indiana….

got to believe the crowd will be lighter than normal and quieter than normal…i will do my part to make sure that is not the case…

still think we win, but believe it will be an emotional test…

only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team

by memphis wildcat on Dec 22, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Forty... for a stat man, I'm surprised by this

Long Beach State is currently number 45 in the RPI. (Which as we all know is significantly better than UK has been of late.)

And possesses an 11 point win over UCLA already this season.

I’m not saying they’re the next best thing behind Kansas… but I hardly think this is an opponent we can gloss over.

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

by chirop1 on Dec 23, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions  

Not That Good = LB State

RPI = meaningless in December.

Look at www.kenpom.com for example. Is Minnesota better than UK? NO!

UCLA is TERRIBLE this year.

by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 23, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions  

LB W-L Record = 6-5 So Far

Sat, Nov 14 Alaska W 86-65 — —
  Tue, Nov 17 at Pepperdine W 67-58 — —
Thu, Nov 19 at Notre Dame L 62-82 — —
  Sat, Nov 21 at Wis. Green Bay W 81-69 — —
  Thu, Nov 26 (8) West Virginia L 62-85 — —
  Fri, Nov 27 (19) Clemson L 79-87 — —

  Sun, Nov 29 UCLA W 79-68 — —
  Mon, Dec 7 at (2) Texas L 74-107 — —
  Sat, Dec 12 CSU Monterey Bay W 96-61 — —
  Fri, Dec 18 Utah St. W 75-62 — —
Mon, Dec 21 at Loyola Marymount L 80-85 — —

by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 23, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Wasn't a 30 point win

But a wins a win.

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

by chirop1 on Dec 23, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

But

At least now we’re “drubbing” teams we should. I like the word “drubbing”. Lets “drub” louisville

by Byron on Dec 22, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions  

LOL!

I like “drubbing” too and was looking for a chance to work it in. Also, I totally agree on the drubbing louisville sentiment! :)

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 22, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

The Gators fall.... 66-65 at home to South Alabama...

That’s 3-in-a-roll if you’re keeping score….

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Dec 22, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

The Hated

I am just now figuring out that we are the Yankees/Patriots/Celtics of the basketball world. I have seen two polls on espn.com relating to us and it doens’t look good. One question was about what was the greatest accomplishment this week by a college program and the choices were some volleyball team winning 100 pluc games, then some other girls team winning something then kentucky winning 2000 games and the volleyball was winning last I checked. Then some stupid question as to which college coach should be left off of Mt.Rushmore and the choices were Knight, Coach K, Dean Smith, Rupp, and someone else I cannot remember and the first time I checked it …Rupp was in the lead then he and Knight were almost tied up. Are you kidding me? Rupp is college basketball. That is like saying Bear Bryant doesn’t deserve the hall of fame. Are we this hated? My goodness. I had no idea..

Kentucky bretheren united once again! Thanks Cal!

by tenken on Dec 23, 2009 1:17 AM EST reply actions  

Put no faith in Internet polls.

They mean almost nothing.

I don’t think the ones you mention accurately reflect reality.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Glenn Logan on Dec 23, 2009 7:10 AM EST up reply actions  

I don't know I took an internet poll on internet polls once.

That internet poll said internet polls are relevant.

Sorry, just messin with your head, this cloudy Wednesday.

No matter where you're at, there you are

by cincyblue on Dec 23, 2009 10:37 AM EST up reply actions  

Wooden

He was the other coach mentioned.

He’s the only one better than Rupp.

by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 23, 2009 7:10 AM EST up reply actions  

If they don't hate you, you don't matter

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 Dec 23, 2009 7:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Of course you could always send an e-mail to ESPN's ombudsman

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?id=2826900

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 Dec 23, 2009 8:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Yesterday's article by ESPN's ombudsman

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=ohlmeyer_don&id=4764245

Largely about the Tiger Woods coverage, but some of it could apply to the comments made by their employee, Bob Knight. Fairly interesting read about trying to balance being the first to report something with getting into the tabloid realm. Also about ESPN announcers and their roles, which should be especially applicable to Knight.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.

by blbskue on Dec 23, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions  

Anybody watach last nights Fox Sports South special on Cal / UK?

Was it any good?

Is there a link out there?

No matter where you're at, there you are

by cincyblue on Dec 23, 2009 10:34 AM EST reply actions  

I watched it cincy

It was good, of course I am biased…LOL…Most of it we all know, but still fun to watch. It was him chronicling the path he took to get his dream job here. There are clips from his time here, including Camp Craft. FSS is going to show it again, a few times. I know one of them is after today’s game at 3pm EST. Maybe someone will have it on justin.tv?

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

by a2d2 on Dec 23, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions  

Thanks a2d2.... Justin.tv that's my hope

for the game, too :)
I should be heading back to Western Kentucky soon, and may end up looking for work there. Then, I can stop relying on that site.

As I read what I just wrote, I have to laugh. That’s a hell of a reason to re-locate, ain’t it. ROFL. Geesh.

No matter where you're at, there you are

by cincyblue on Dec 23, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Heh....I was asked to move to NE......

but it was toooooo far away from the BBN masses and that was one of my reasons to not….LOL…reasons are a good thing :-)

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

by a2d2 on Dec 23, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions  

First team to make it to 2,000. All without the use of FOUR CORNERS (yawn) like a certain other team that might follow us across the 2,000 line.

by BloodMeridian on Dec 23, 2009 10:59 AM EST reply actions  

Well, after all,

the four corners was designed to slow down the game.

by kywineman on Dec 23, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Why a One O'clock game?

I know many are on vacation this week. But many aren’t?

It can’t be travel time for LBS as the game will be over by noon PST.

No matter where you're at, there you are

by cincyblue on Dec 23, 2009 11:04 AM EST reply actions  

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