Morning Newspaper: Mississippi State Edition

I have to say that I really enjoyed the link to the Kentucky Sports Network blog! This is much closer to my thoughts and feelings regarding our Kentucky team and coaching. Good read!

woohoo. Power was restored late last night after almost 7 days of darkness. I didn’t get to see the last 2 games, poor me right? Was very surprised to see us lose 2 straight, but one didn’t really surprise me because of how we played at times against AU and Bama. Oh well, I’m just thrilled to be able to watch the game tonight and finally get up to speed.

And so is his wife. Of course, this is based on his arrest and the ensuing incidents. What a prick.

love ASOB…it’s good to get true UK news in Baby Blue country…I’ve lived in NC for 20 years, but bleed True Blue. I witnessed the rapid decline and rise of both UNC and Duke during coaching changes and medical leaves…UK fans IMO are the best and absolutely the worst, comparable only to Alabama or Notre Dame football fans in their insane passion. UK was in a slow burn during the final years of Tubby’s tenure and BCG is working to turn it around, but a little perspective is necessary. All major college programs go through the valleys which is why the mountaintop should be enjoyed. UCLA, Kansas, UNC, Duke, Indiana all missed the NCAA tournament and wondered in the wilderness and some still do, but UK has maintained a level of respect through the transition. BCG is a good coach learning to be great. Our team is a young team and this program has to learn to be great again. It may be hard when you’re in the midst of the storm in Kentucky, and while it’s frustrating, I feel that the program is on the right track. Give BCG time…if he can do it in three years at lesser programs, no reason why he won’t be successful at the greatest college basketball program in the country. We are closer now than we were last year and certainly on the right track back to national prominence, but it was never going to happen overnight….peace.

Good post! Some much needed positive perspective. You’re right, there are going to be bumps in the road and the key is to maintain patience. Something a lot of the more rabid UK fans don’t tend to have. But hell, we all have a serious passion for our program……some just express it much better than others. A two game slide is not the end of the world and I have a feeling this year’s Cats will be just fine. I’m fired up for tonight’s game……………GO CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Having grown up in Ft. Thomas, I have seen alot and the stroies I have heard over the years…wow. In fact my father was a member of the Committee of 500 which you can read more about in the attached links.

http://www.nkyviews.com/campbell/newport_clubs.htm

We’re all rooting for ya!

I am SO ready for the game tonight though I cant help but feel a bit nervous. This is a BIG game! To defeat one of the best teams in the west would be a good win and confidence booster for our team AND OUR FANS.

My thoughts exactly. I cannot even remember the last time I was not nervous going into a game. I suppose it comes with the territory and our passion for UK.

I am not sure I can take another week of mob mentality fans. They are on my last nerve at the moment.

…. and Ravern Johnson, their leading scorer, shoots 48.2% from 3-pt range. The last 4 games he is red hot making 15-29 for 51.7%. I really hope someone for UK (Harris?) steps up to the challenge defensively. I think shutting him down could be the difference in a win or a loss.

Also, Jarvis Varnado averages about 3 offensive rebounds per game. We have to box out, play smart and fight hard for every rebound.

It’s a combination of having an inexperienced coach and inexperienced players. There is a learning curve involved for not only the players but the coach. We have some good athletic ability, but the only ones with experience are Meeks, PPat, and Stevenson. There are good athletes in Liggins, Miller, and Galloway but they lack the experience to use that ability to it’s fullest. Plus all listed here are having some issues with making poor decisions. I don’t think this team is basketball stupid……….they’ve shown on several occasions that they’re not……….but they do make stupid choices in games too much. It goes across the board and I think BG is having a hard time figuring out how to fix it. If BG and the team can get back on the same wavelength, they’ll go far. It’s one of those intangibles that has to work itself out I think.