Afternoon News: Carolina in the Pines Edition

by Truzenzuzex on Feb 25, 2009 2:18 PM EST in News Comment 12 comments

Big night for the Kentucky Wildcats tonight as they travel to Columbia for an encounter with fellow division-leader, the South Carolina Gamecocks. This ought to be an interesting game, and with Patterson back to near 100% and some improved offense from the players not named Meeks or Patterson, there is hope that the Wildcats can return the favor of a home defeat to the Gamecocks.

Now, for the news.

Kentucky Basketball News

Wayne Chism wants to forget Saturday's visit to Rupp Arena, but the game film won't let him.
Showdown alert. This one could be a sellout in Columbia. The 'Cats need to respond to the challenge.
Straitpinkie has a preview of the USC/UK game.
Gillispie can't figure out what buttons to push to make Kentucky rebound better. If UK could hold down the defensive boards better, opponents would likely be shooting below 35% against them.
The ACC & SEC Blog picks UK to win tonight.
Another game preview.
UK launches POY campaign for Jodie Meeks. Jodie! Jodie! (See, I'm doing my part).

Kentucky Football/Other News

High times for the 'Cats next year, according to this 'Bama site.
Did you know Morgan Newton plays basketball too? Pretty well, it seems.
Myron Proyor is said to be shining at the NFL Combine.

NCAA Basketball News

Providence defeats Pittsburgh. The Friars earned their court-storming, and they stormed with great gusto.
Tough times for the young Razorbacks. John Pelphrey, too.
Yawn. Crow now, boys. It won't last.
Chris Diggs has thoughts about what the 'Cats need to do to handle the Gamecocks. The word "control" figures prominently.
Connecticut governor Jodi Rell called Jim Calhoun's tirade at the "freelance journalist" an "embarrassing display." Note the "scare quotes."
LSU defeats Florida. Alligator Army laments the loss.

NCAA Football News

Vandy's DJ Moore isn't getting it done at NFL Combine.
How to set up a perfect option play. Football fanatics, consider yourself fed.
Third Saturday in Blogtober has lots of good football links and such.

Other News of Interest

Dick Vitale visits Louisville.
Wow! How to score 11 points in 46 seconds, win the game and go home with a big smile. Take notes.
Tiger returns to the links, and the PGA tour celebrates!
Hard times hit the NFL.

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Tiger 1 up after 1 hole....

I think it is great that the UK athletic department is going all out for Jodie as POY. I seriously doubt he will win it but it is nice to see the university do its part.

Lets hope UK can handle what will undoubtedly be a raucous crowd tonight in Columbia.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Feb 25, 2009 2:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

2 up through 6 now. . .

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 Feb 25, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I should add

that my boss just left for the day. I’m really considering going home and watching his back 9/“working” from home. . .

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 Feb 25, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Jo-die! Jo-die!

Probably won’t be NPOY, but could and should be 1st team AA if he finishes strong. A big performance on the road tonight would be a good place to start.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Feb 25, 2009 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, even with Griffin's injury and having to miss games

I’m sure he has it all locked up.

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 Feb 25, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If anything, I think his injury SOLIDIFIES his status

Oklahoma looked solid without him against Texas and Kansas, but certainly was not the dominant team that has been taking the floor with him in the line-up.

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

by chirop1 on Feb 25, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Pryor (or Proyor, if you'd prefer)

I wonder if the fact the Dewayne Robertson was basically a giant bust will hurt his eventual draft status?

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Feb 25, 2009 3:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

the = that

Maybe I shouldn’t have a typo in a post that mocks Tru’s typo, yes? :-)

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Feb 25, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No Galloway tonight

Per Marc Maggard:

http://www.truebluekentucky.com/index.php/forums/2-true-blue-hoops/306405-uk-will-be-slightly-handicapped-tonite-vs-usc.html

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Feb 25, 2009 5:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Very sad...

and very understanding. For this guy to put his family above this game is something special. It will definitely put more of a load on Liggins, but maybe it will do him good.

Sad news, hope he is able to return soon.

by the spork on Feb 25, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs