Morning Newspaper for April 9th, 2009
by Glenn Logan on Apr 9, 2009 8:14 AM EDT
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The big news today is professional golf.
For the golfers among us, we know what today is -- the first round of the 75th Masters golf tournament. This year's annual classic at Augusta promises to be among the most interesting in recent history, as the guy to my immediate right tees it up for his first major golf tournament since returning from knee surgery.
There are all kinds of subtexts and subplots in this year's Masters, from Woods' return to Phil Mickelson's stellar early play this season to the return of Greg Norman to the Masters for the first time since 2002, which Norman earned by a high finish in last year's British Open at Royal Birkdale. All this and more will play out before our very eyes over the next four days, and as always, it will be a pleasure to watch.
Now, for the rest of the news.
UK Basketball News
- Strange afternoon yesterday. So right now, Daniel Orton is still officially committed to UK, even if he apparently told someone he was decommitting. I guess the best thing to do is just keep our fingers crossed.
- Marc Maggard at True Blue Kentucky helps clarify the Orton confusion.
- John Calipari is on a roll. College Hoops Journal looks at the ripple effects from Calipari's move to UK, most of which have yet to sort themselves out.
- “If you play the way I ask you, they won’t even recognize you,” quoth Coach Cal to DeAndre Liggins. The Kentucky Kernel takes a look inside John Calipari's practice. Interesting.
- Matt Jones says that he thinks Nolan Dennis is close to coming to UK, and is going to be playing in the Kentucky Derby Festival Classic, which you can watch right here on A Sea of Blue if you aren't going to be there in person. Daniel Orton also clears up some things, and his commitment looks solid for the moment.
- DeJuan Blair is going to the NBA. Period.
- Cousins catches Cat Fever. Of Cousins, Paul Biancardi says, "He can score from almost anywhere on the court, which could make him a very effective player in a high-low set with Patterson." Memo to Biancardi -- the high-low offense went out the door just after Alan Cutler chased Gillispie indoors.
- Calipari shows a softer side at practice. There are many words that could be used to describe former UK coach Billy Gillispie at practice, but none of them begin with "soft." But I suspect that softness is more in demeanor than anything else: "When you miss, you'll look over at me and say, 'I got fouled.' I don't care about you getting fouled. Make the layup," Calipari told the players. Sounds pretty tough to me.
- John Clay says that Coach Cal sets a new tone for the team. John rightly points out that there is no one way to be a successful coach.
- Calipari begins to fill his coaching staff.
UK Football News
- The defensive line had a really good day in practice yesterday. Redshirt freshman quarterback DeAunte Mason was moved to tight end. According to Brooks, Mason's arm strenght just isn't there for the QB spot.
- Cornerback Paul Warford has broken his foot. He is expected to be ready for August training camp, though.
- More spring football notes from the Courier-Journal's Bret Dawson.
- Chris Diggs at the Courier-Journal links Ken's interview with Dickie Lyons, plus has several other interesting links.
- Statistically Speaking does some interesting statistical analysis of last year's SEC football teams, including Kentucky. Must-read for you stat freaks.
- Some football tidbits from Larry Vaught.
- Is Kentucky doing a little "Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of rum." on Tennessee's checkerboard end zone pattern?
Other UK Sports news
- The Bat Cats fall to Western Kentucky.
NCAA Sports News
- South Carolina fans need to stop worrying about Darrin Horn leaving, according to Mr. SEC
- The buyout game for college coaches.
- Tasmin Mitchell declares for the draft, but doesn't hire an agent.
- Around the SEC with Team Speed Kills.
- There will never be a college football playoff. So sayeth the Devil's Advocate.
- DeMar DeRozan is headed to the Association, and expects to hire an agent.
Other News of Interest
- A truly wild Wildcat.
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Forecast for Augusta is sunny...
76 degrees by 3pm and light wind 5 to 10 miles per hour. Looks to be a great day for my favorite golfing event.
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
Indeed.
I’m looking forward to this Masters. I expect some serious fireworks between Mickelson and Woods.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Mickelson rubs me the wrong way
Can’t really put my finger on it, but I do love it when he chokes tournaments away.
Tiger wins by 5 strokes at least.
Envy our past......Fear our future
Tiger rubs me the wrong way
I hope he falls in a lake but I’m sure he’ll be in the hunt. I’m thinking Ogilvy gets his first major, of course I have to pull for my boy Sergio too.
Ogilvy won the US Open at Winged Foot when Mickelson took
leave of his senses on the 18th hole.
No moral victories--it's all about Ws and Ls!!!
And also has won 3 WGC events.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
This guy hates him some Tiger
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/30115719/
Envy our past......Fear our future
i don't follow golf
so i was wondering if what ol boy says about le tigre being rude to fans is true? or mostly true?
Yeah it's true
The guy and his caddy are pricks. I’m tired of hearing about how great he is, technology is so improved today you can’t compare him to Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Daniel81—you know, all the greats.
The course is the star of this tournament.
No player overshadows it for me. I don’t really care who wins.
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
Anyone check out the hundreds of pics
of Erin Andrews? Check out the Darrin Horn story and on the left hand side you will see a pic of her that is a hyperlink to a gallery of pics. Some nice shots in there. Never really understood the facination with her until I saw some of these pics. Nice looking lady. Too bad she’s Gator-bait.
I thought it was interesting
Who John Clay put in his potential lineup.
“How would this future look: A front line of Cousins, Orton and Patrick Patterson to go with a backcourt of Jodie Meeks and John Wall?
How about a bench of Darius Miller, Perry Stevenson, Ramon Harris, DeAndre Liggins, Kevin Galloway, Josh Harrellson, Matt Pilgrim and Jon Hood?
You might be able to do a little something with that."
My Brother And I Having Ongoing Debate
I say Masters is the most prestigious golf tourney. He says US Open. (And I’d guess many others think British Open title is #1)
Dinah Shore Has Plenty Of Hotties, Too
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
One trip to Augusta
and you will know why it is regarded as the most prestigious. The place is like sacred ground. The entire course is like a museum. If you are witihin a day’s drive and a golf fan you owe it to yourself to see it at least once. Active military used to get a 1x free round. Played the course in 1983 while stationed at Ft. Gordon. Was one of the most humbling experiences in my life.
Remember, were having fun now!!!
8 TIMES??
WHAA. How? Need a parter next time around. . .
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
That aint fair hoopchi
but I have to admit, I am in envy of you AND your position. The things you must have seen and heard on that course….do they still give a free round to the military 1st timers?
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Not unless you work the tournament is some fashion...
and win the volunteer lottery.
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
Cousins could play small forward
He is a 3/4 hybrid that just happens to be 6-10. I think you will see him either at the small forward or power forward in the NBA.
Hedo, Rashard, Tay, Odom, and many more are all 6-9 to 6-10 small forwards. If Cousins has the perimiter game everyone says he does then I could see a Wall Meeks Cousins Pat Orton line up.
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
Tubby Smith pulled a scholarship from one of his players at Minnesota.
http://www.twincities.com/ci_12102361
Something tells me the outcry over this won’t be nearly as loud as if it happens at UK. I’m not sure what my opinion on this is, no matter which coach or program does it.
Missing A Bit Of The Story
He came to Minnesota as a walk-on in 2006. TUBBY gave him a scholarship in 2007 and 2008. He’s a SENIOR who is GRADUATING this spring but has 1 year of eligibility left.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Cool.
I see he actually got some decent playing time, too.
by BBallSophist on Apr 9, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Sounds to me to be somewhat like the situation with
Porter, other than a story coming out that he was asked to leave. I honestly believe Porter is the type of guy that if it came to it, he would have walked away if it would be a help to the university, without anyone ever having to ask. He is just that unselfish.I really hope that kid is treated well by the University in the future, because he has shouldered a lot of the burden for this team in ways that dont show on the court for the last year. I understand he wants it to be known that he is doing this for his family, but what he is doing really helps out UK too. Sounds to me like the kid still feels like UK is family as well.
Remember, were having fun now!!!
What the eff Tru?
Hardly a mention of the nation’s pasttime beginning this week, but you dedicate a whole blog entry to non athletes in bad pants? Though I do love to play golf(shot a 43 yesterday with two in the water, bunch of crap), I’m surprised there’s no love for baseball. You could at least make fun of my Reds for choking two straight games away to start the year.
I don't care much about baseball.
It just doesn’t interest me. I don’t hate it, or anything, and I do cover the Bat Cats.
Other than that, I just don’t have much interest. I used to be a Reds fan as a kid (went up to see Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Dave Concepcion et. al. many times as a kid) but just lost interest in the game. Sorry.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
MLB Lost Many Fans With 1994 Strike
I still like the game (my favorite sport because it’s the only sport which offers a spot – Catcher – for me).
But MLB is not capturing kids’ attention like it did in 50’s or 60’s.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Tru, I need to send you a couple of pics
that I have of the Big Red Machine from 75-76. Got some of the old 8X10 glossies of Bench, Morgan, Rose, Perez, Concepcion, and one of the Gold Glovers all together with Geronimo also. Have one of the “Relentless Reds” books from the 75 season as well. Great nostalgia stuff.
Remember, were having fun now!!!
My Favorite Reds Memorabilia
I went to the Reds vs Cubs game here in Chicago where Rose got the hit #4191 to match Ty Cobb’s record. I kept score of the game on an old-fashioned scorecard. I hurried out to O’Hare Airport after the game and got Rose to sign the scorecard. Someday (I hope) it’s worth some $.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Forty, have you seen some of the old photos they have
uncovered of Crosley?? I know at one time they considered putting a “hump” in the outfield at GABP to resemble the old Crosley outfield, but the consensus was that someone could get hurt badly chasing down a fly. they posted a lot of the old Crosley pics in the Museum.Some fan had them and had never before released the photos.
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Have Not Seen Them (Yet)
I attended my first MLB game (Reds vs Dodgers) in 1959 at Crosley field.
Attended many a game there in the 1960’s.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
My First was
Crosley Field 1968. Was 4 yrs old. Next game was opening day at Riverfront 1970. Used to have season tickets in Yellow section (club level) from my Aunt and Uncle’s work in Ohio. Was the best days of my childhood.
Remember, were having fun now!!!
I'd love that.
I remember those days at Riverfront very fondly.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I Was Lucky
Dad’s company (Husman’s Potato Chips) had season tickets in Row 20 or so right behind home plate in Blue Seats.
Saw 1970 All-Star game, 1970-72-75-76 World Series games (not all of them), and 1970-72-73-75-76-79 playoff games (again, not all) among numerous regular season games.
Reds were the Best (W-L record) In Baseball during 1970’s. And SURPRISINGLY Best (W-L record) in National League from 1961 through 2000.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
They had what,
6 or 7 Series appearances in that time….isnt that more than anyone else
1964,70,72,75,76,90….am I right on all of those??
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1961-70-72-75-76-90 World Series By Reds In My Lifetime
That’s 6 then.
The ’61 series was a blast. Our seats were about 5 rows behind dugout at Crosley Field. Pirate manager Danny Murtaugh sat right behind us. Dad know the Chief Usher at CF so we got GREAT seats there!
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
A couple of MLB notes about former UK pitchers
- Joe Blanton got knocked around by the Braves yesterday in his first start, but the Phillies got to the Braves bullpen and “walked” away with a victory.
- Brandon Webb will miss his next start and won’t throw at all for the next couple days. I hope he’s okay, Webb is one of my favorite pitchers.
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
I played against Webb in Babe Ruth ball (and he married a good high-school friend of mine)
Got a few hits off of him. Nice to say I’ve hit a Cy Young winner.
He’s a good guy, and I hope he recovers quickly.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Reds
That game last night pissed me off. 2 errors led to 5 runs. Then, K-Rod gives them a golden opportunity in the 9th and they can’t do anything with it.
Envy our past......Fear our future
Tell me about it.
They just don’t have it. They snatch defeat from the jaws of victory time after time. I’m going to Bats opening night tonight, we may need to promote the triple a manager if we’re going to have any shot.
Plus, what’s really bad is Keppinger drove in the winning run the other night for the Astros and Gonzalez can’t even make contact. Yarg.
forget you Joboooo
lol…youll be wanting the Indians to win!!!…..lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Best Calipari Interview
A lengthy and great interview with Calipari (click on Calipari). Covers some previously plowed ground but other interesting insights: Hansbrough a 15-year pro, not an All-Star, but in the mould of Bill Laimbeer; UNC had 9, maybe 10, NBA players on roster, Ed Davis a top 10 pick; dream to play Pitino in championship game. Other interviews as well.
Not UK related
But this is just terrible
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4055343
Envy our past......Fear our future
Greg Norman -2 through 10
2 shots off the lead (T-5). Love it.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Support your Cats!
http://onlinesportsfanatic.com/2009/04/06/bracket-vote-greatest-ncaa-tournament-champion-ever/
The ’98 Cats are currently dominating the ’95 Bruins, but vote anyways.
Why did they use
’98 cats and not ’96?? little bit better team in my opinion
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They did
the ‘96 Cats have already moved on to the next round, they’re waiting to find out who their opponent is.
Thank you for that....
now I know we can get to 96 vs 98….I have always wanted to have that debate…..
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96 Wins But Not By 20
The 98 team beat some very good (30+ W) teams in E8, Semi-Final, and NC games.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
do we take team, coach and all lock
stock and barrell??…cause if we do I say its a less than 5 pt game tossup…I think the advantage would be Delk guarding Sheppard…..I dont see Sheppard getting off all those uncontested 3’s with Delk doing the guarding
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Coach Too
The 98 coach has won 5 of the past 7 games vs the 96 coach.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
that was my tipping point too
I think Tubby had Rick’s number at crunchtime…..you work for a guy like that and you have to pick up on what makes him tick
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I don't think it would get to crunch time
98 team got hot when it mattered, kind of like Mich. State before they ran into UNC. So much talent on the 96 team, but you never know. Fun to think about it. What about 96 cats vs. 2009 Tarheels?
Hansborough
gets frustrated after he picks up his 3rd foul with 1 min to go in 1st half…Delk hits 5 of his 7 3’s and we win by 6. But star of the game goes to Walker with 18 in first half and 19 in 2nd. 2009 Heels dont have anyone that could have stopped Walker on open floor.
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96 Team Was Great
But UMass and Syracuse stayed pretty close (single digits) in FF and NC games that year.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
06 CATS crush the 09 Heels
As good as the 09 Heels none of their players project to be great at the next level. The 06 CATS had 10 NBA players on the team and at least one ALL STAR.
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
I Count 9 > Who's 10th?
http://www.bigbluehistory.net/bb/Statistics/roster1995-96.html
The 1978 Cats had 10 NBA players drafted.
http://www.bigbluehistory.net/bb/Statistics/roster1977-78.html
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't they play a scrimmage several years ago?
Like in 99 or 2000? The 98 Cats won by a point 113-112 or something like that as I recall.
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
Well
I am more excited then ever for this Masters. I so hope this becomes a Phil veruses Tiger and Phil wins it and takes over the number one spot. I don’t like Tiger personally but he is amazing to watch that is for sure. Phil is my favorite golfer. I hated watching it until I watched him dual it out with Retief Goosen in the Open a few years ago, now I just love it. Tiger and Phil dual would make it awesome. Also I like Watney. I think he has a chance.
Kentucky bretheren united once again! Thanks Cal!
I with whoever posted above
Phil rubs me the wrong way for some reason. I dunno. I’ve never been a fan.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
coach shows softer side
article link by Jerry Tipton. I like to read a few comments at the end of the article, and there is a very nice one from a Memphis fan. If you didn’t read it, maybe you should check it out. There is a lot of insight on HOW Coach Cal reacts to certain situations, including a favorite phrase of his, “it is what it is”. Not a new phrase to me, but I hadn’t heard that it was a favorite of Coach Cal’s.
Thanks Tru, for your very interesting read, as always. You are awesome in my book…..
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
What a waste
baseball and golf!
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
i'm with you oldcat :)
i could care less about both. but some UK b-ball has managed to sneak in on this thread
Wall's 6 Schools, No Heels
Wall said he still had N.C. State, Duke, Memphis, Baylor, Kansas, Miami and Kentucky on his list of posssible schools. North Carolina coach Roy Williams contacted Wall last week, calling from the Final Four in Detroit, but Wall said he had not spoken with Williams since.
Wall wont do
NC St, Baylor,Miami….not enough national TV time. Remember that this kid is by almost every account a 1 and done….Memphis was on his radar, but I dont think after he sees what will be left there he will go. Makes US, Duke and Kansas the picks. I think Duke is an after thought and Kansas is his Dad’s idea….I still honestly believe that Calipari is his choice and he wont want to pass up a chance to play on what may be the best 1 yr team ever.
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I'm not so sure. . .
Michael Beasley at K-State comes to mind, as does OJ Mayo at USC, to a lesser extent.
Sometimes players of that stature want to be THE FOCUS of the team, regardless of winning and losing. Wall would certainly stand out at UK, Duke, and Kansas, but he would not be the focus like he would at NC State, Baylor, and Miami.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Pro Scouts Don't Watch Games On TV
They’ll find Wall at Slippery Rock (PA) if that’s where he goes.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats a consideration.....
Ill give Calipari the benefit of the doubt for now though. Besides I need something to get even more excited about for a while….lol
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I"ve seen no mention.....
Of JB Holmes or Kenny Perry. I hope they do well. I love watching Tiger vs. Phil. Tiger is in a league of his own One of the best athletes of all time. Phil seems to be a jerk, never have liked him either.
JB didn't make it into the masters,
Had he won last week, he would have been in-he missed out VERY slightly.
Kenny Perry had a solid round at -3, but Chad Campbell is leaving everyone else behind today at -9 with 2 to play.
Boo Weekly is also in the field (I became VERY fond of him after watching him play two days at the Ryder Cup), but didn’t fare too well today at +1.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I loved Boo Weekly
In the Ryder Cup. Will never forget him riding his driver off the 1st tee like a stick pony. He is country all the way. Love him!
I'm not sure I've ever seen a golfer interact better with the crowd than Boo.
The roars of “BOO” all week at Valhalla were deafening.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
John Wall Baggage?
A friend asked me “Doesn’t John Wall come with some baggage?”. I brought out the google fu and found absolutely zilch (although I did find some for Lance Stephenson (link below). Anybody know anything?
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/13702929?source=rss_boards_Kansas_Jayhawks
P.S. Phil’s extremely amiable these days. By many accounts he’s been one of the happiest, friendliest guys on the course lately.
by from_left_to_right_on_your_radio_dial on Apr 9, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions
KU Making Room
Jayhawks have a roster problem similar to that at UK and now they’ve created a couple of openings with Appleton and Thomas transferring. These things always have a way of working out.
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