What Could Have Been
Anyone else pooped from recruiting (non)news? Me, too.
While I don't show up as often as I once did, some of you folks may recall that I built this here place from the ground up -- from picking the name to the color palette to the logo. It truly was a labor of love, and I couldn't be prouder of what the site has become: a real community.
Thinking on this recently, I dug into the ole gmail archives and dug out some real gems. Here's a list of my original proposed names.
ASEAOFBLUE.COM - A Sea of Blue
GHOSTOFRUPP.COM - The Ghost of Rupp
KINGSOFTHECOMMONWEALTH.COM - Kings of the Commonwealth
RUPPSGHOST.COM - Rupp's Ghost
UNCOMMONBLUE.COM - Uncommon Blue
BIGBLUEETERNAL.COM - Big Blue Eternal
COMMONWEALTHKINGS.COM - Commonwealth Kings
KINGSOFTHEBLUEGRASS.COM - Kings of the Bluegrass
Did I pick the best one?
You are all the people that drive this site. What are some things you would like to see, or see more of, as we head into a slower season here? Are there features you'd like to see expanded or done away with?
Use this as an open thread to talk NON-RECRUITING.
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most certainly did, but I do like BigBlueEternal.
The Spork, I'm two things in one.
by the spork on Apr 23, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What, no poll?!?!
Come on JL, you give us a list of once-possible names for this great corner of the internet and you don’t even include a poll option for us to vote on our would-be favorite? For shame!
I think you did well with the choice of ASoB, but “Rupp’s Ghost” has a nice ring to it too.
Personally, I’d like to see more essay type posts, with people writing about whatever comes to mind (related to Big Blue of course). Not so much analysis, but on the line of the series of posts oldcat’69 made several months ago about his basketball experiences at UK.
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 Apr 23, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ask, and ye ...
… something something. I forget.
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
by JL Blue on Apr 23, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love
the A Sea of Blue and that is how I voted. We all know how vast a sea or ocean is when one is on the beach and looking outwards. I think the name perfectly suits this site as there are thousands of UK fans across the oceans and seas of our Mother Earth and not only across the waterways of the USA. We are worldwide!
by kykat51 on Apr 23, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost made me
tear up there Kat…..careful….big guy like me starts crying it could get messy around here!!….lol
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Apr 23, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol
Then just shed a tear. We are…what we are! No getting around it.
by kykat51 on Apr 23, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was in LEX over the Xmas holiday 08-09
I was lucky enough to get tickets to see the Cats live. I had not seen the Cats live for four years. When I walked in the entrance to the adjacent mall to get to the arena there was literally A Sea of UK Blue. Naturally, I had my blues on as well. ASoB captures who we are.
Yes, you did very well
by blue oregon on Apr 23, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ghost of Rupp
Original and literary. I love it.
by mrmondaynite on Apr 23, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree with the series by oldcat'69
I would to see more of them in that vein. I also love the interviews that Ken has done with former UK greats.
by kykat51 on Apr 23, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see...
-More polls. I just love ‘em! (Rupp’s Ghost scares me a little bit, tho)
You guys are doing terrific with the content, updates, links and I really enjoy the level-headed banter on here with the other Cat fans. All in all, this makes for the best UK site on the net!
I would also consider using a Google tactic and throwing a gag link on April Fool’s Day during the off-season. Preferably something like this…
Stuff like that always makes me laugh.
by kyeric on Apr 23, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey there kyeric,
Please make that awful video link go away. OMG, Why did I let my wondering nature win that one??…Saw it once and prayed that I never, ever would see it again. Luckily I closed the window before having to actually watch it again……LOL….
You got me on that, though I now must run to wash my eyes out and save them from that awful sight.. :-)
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
by a2d2 on Apr 23, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny.
I know it’s pretty early yet, and this feature post was only posted like 48 minutes ago, but as of right now, there are 61 votes and with this one 6 comments. So, along with JLev — I dare say that people really like polls. ; )
Oh, and even though I do like the idea of Rupp’s Ghost or Ghost of Rupp, as I do find things having to do with the supernatural somewhat interesting, I would have to say that A Sea of Blue definitely gets my vote too. Good choice. : )
by BigSkyCat on Apr 23, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent point......
Proof that we like polls is all right here…In fact, I have never seen a poll that didn’t call out to me, Vote, Vote…lol
As of now, 220 votes, 14 comments……….interesting….
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
by a2d2 on Apr 23, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forget the polls.....lol
I wanna know when we’re gonna sign Wall…..lol….JK….I would like to see a place to post pics of users….I wouldn’t mind having a face to go along with the names….I know the profile lets you do that, but so many of us have Icons of Cats stuff….Maybe a wall of Shame, Fame, Blame or some other ame???….lol
Also would like to see a section dedicated to the………. What If’s????
I don’t know though….it really is a pretty dang good site….
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Apr 23, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JL, I love this place......
And yes, I mean love. I was just thinking today how cool the logo was, and this was before your post, by the way. You couldn’t have improved the logo. It is absolutely perfect…..There is hardwood on one half, turf on the other, and the state covered with BLUE fans. Wow, is all I can say…..and let me hand out my utmost thanks to YOU…..
The only thing I have to work on is when someone types ASOB, me included, I have to say, What? Oh, A Sea Of Blue…….lol….but I still love the name, the logo, the editors, the authors, the family, the sharing, the agreeing, the disagreeing and yes, of course, Our Wildcats. I feel at home, among friends….
I don’t think anything needs to be changed. I feel it is just right………….
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
by a2d2 on Apr 23, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now the question is
Can you do anything in your big blue power to get us some T-shirts? I have been anxiously awaiting for almost a year now. Do you have any PR power with SB Nation in getting the logo that Tru wants??
by kykat51 on Apr 23, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kykat.....
who posted that the other day, and what exactly was it? Something like Blue+Ken+Tru+Sky, wasn’t it? I cannot find it or remember who, I know you added Mr JL Blue…….thought you will know for sure……
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
by a2d2 on Apr 23, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I added Blue
But Tru has been working on our T-shirts for over a year now. Just trying to get the whatever (I can’t remember now) from SB Nation….something about the logo. So I guess it is SB Nation stalling his efforts as he told us a member here had everything set to go and just waiting. I thought maybe JL maybe had some pull somewhere to get it going :-) Anything to get us members our Sea of Blue shirts.
by kykat51 on Apr 23, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't remember how I found this site....
but once I bookmarked it there haven’t been too many days I haven’t been here reading everyone’s ideas and stories. I can agree with others about polls but as far as I’m concerned the site is awesome and don’t really see anything that needs changing. I did like the stories from Oldcat and Ken does a killer job on the football previews. Last preseason the position breakdowns were spot on and VERY THOROUGH. Each game, football and basketball, had fantastic breakdowns before and after and the scouting by fellow members was above my expectations.
I’ve also noticed that the “pros” seem to use content that we have been discussing in our threads and use them for their column ideas. Nothing original there but the themes have been eerily similar at times, which to me says that this site garners more attention than we (lay-folk) probably realize.
I couldn’t imagine another name for this site because…..I refer you to kykat51’s post above….she put it admirably. :)
Thanks JL for starting this thing….thanks Tru, Ken and BigSky for keeping it rolling like a giant tsunami crashing over the landscape, leaving a path of enlightenment. For those who dare…win.
GO BIG BLUE
I FOUND JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He was in my trunk when I got back from Tijuana.
by bluecrip on Apr 23, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You picked a good one, but...
…I always liked TheBlueMist…
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Apr 23, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what about "the blue ball"
and then a picture of that scene from the christmas story in the masthead. no?
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Apr 23, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that is hilarious
Envy our past......Fear our future
by btcoop71 on Apr 24, 2009 8:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got it!.....
We add a (insert number here) days until the season begins….put a Times Square Ball on it so it drops and a screen showing fireworks goes off when Big Blue Madness starts……Calendar changes daily….it might get to be bigger than the “Door”!!
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Apr 24, 2009 7:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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