Morning Newspaper May 2nd, 2009 -- Kentucky Derby Edition
by Glenn Logan on May 2, 2009 11:23 AM EDT
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It's a rainy Derby day here in Kentucky, and we are settling in for a day of racing and relaxing.
I Want Revenge, the morning-line favorite, scratched from the Derby today. He "took a couple of lame steps." I hope he's OK, and the trainers and owners are to be commended for placing the health of the animal above the biggest race in horseracing.
The Los Angeles Times has some hats of the Kentucky Derby for us. That first one is wild, but the third one made me laugh out loud. I managed to win only one race out of the four or five I bet yesterday, but my wife hit a trifecta for $75 and just missed on another. Overall, we wound up just slightly ahead for the day. It should be fun today as well.
I knew Rachel Alexandra was likely to win the Oaks, and I expected her to win pretty big. I did not expect her to crush the field by 20 lengths on a hand-ride. That was literally a Secretariat-esque performance that has everyone wondering what would happen if she were running today instead of yesterday. I am inclined to think the result would be similar, based on recent work and what I saw yesterday. But we will forever be forced to speculate. I do wonder if she will wind up in the Preakness, though, which would seem to be a perfect spot for her.
And now, the news.
UK Basketball News
- Mike Casey introduced into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. Rest well, Mike. We will never forget you.
- Tom Crean and John Calipari are involved in a friendly Twitter rivalry for most followers. I actually like the sample messages Crean is sending. I like Calipari's also, but I have received the same tweat half a dozen times. That's not very inspiring. Crean may be repeating tweets too, I don't know.
- This ACC Insider article encourages John Wall to go to UK, and implies that the ACC schools are just plain too good for him. I hope Wall's reading it.
- Rush The Court breaks down the early NBA entries. Some very good commentary in this post, in case you missed it below in the news feed.
- The Loathsome Troll Jeff Goodman ranks UK #3 next year, under the assumption John Wall decides to matriculate. I am flattered by that lofty ranking, but I am more skeptical of such a young, albeit talented team.
UK Football News
- Mark Story talks UK-U of L football. By his analysis, which looks reasonable to me, UK ought to have the advantage. It would be really, really cool to beat U of L three straight times.
- Joker, I believe. Brooks? No way.
- Tim Masthay signs with Indianapolis.
Other UK Sports News
- Kentucky defeats UT in the first game of a three game tilt. This series is big for both teams.
NCAA Sports News
- Searching for Billy Edlin questions the recent signing of Renardo Sydney by Mississippi State.
Other News of Interest
- Tiger Woods falls back at Quail Hollow.
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It would have been nice
to have a sunny, beautiful Kentucky day for Coach Cal’s first Kentucky Derby. Though I am sure he will enjoy this tradition of Kentucky too. Hope he had fun at the Derby Eve parties as well. You think he might have taken some of the spotlight from a few of the celebrities? I think he probably did, at least from the BBN faithfuls. :-)
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Cal didnt attend any derby eve parties
He was at a coaching clinic with Pearl, Pelphrey, and others recruiting Joe Jackson.
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
He tweeted he flew in last night,
and he was going to some Derby Eve parties. He said he was taking a train to Louisville today for his first Kentucky Derby……..or someone did for him….Also he commented that a little birdie tweeted in his ear “Friesen Fire”.
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Has a small hole been observed?
I knew about the clinic. That is what I thought too. So can we confirm he is there now? Has an assistant or someone messed up here? Those were posted last night. This was about an hour ago.
New birdie says dunkirk. The train to louisville was terrific. First class with excited people. Do all the women have hats on?about 1 hour ago from txt
What do you think?
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
I guess he attended them then
He must have flown in late to get to the parties after the clinic.
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
Coach Calipari to meet recruit tonight?
Anyone know who this recruit is? He had this on his twitter. Left the Derby early, on his way to Pittsburgh and back to Lexington tonight to see a recruit.
Who might the recruit be? I wasn’t aware of any visits.
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Wall article
Even teams with plenty of blue chip talent to put around him might want to think twice about mortgaging their programs – and in Krzyzewski’s case, their principles – by bringing in a stop-gap solution such as Wall.
Excuse me? Did I miss something here? What principles does Coach K have on the line by recruiting this kid? He’s had early entrants and even a “one and doner” before. What’s the implication here?
Let him go to Kentucky, where he’ll help John Calipari get established and maybe sell a few tickets before leaving for the NBA. Duke, UNC and State simply don’t need the aggravation.
Hey asshole. News flash. We never have problems selling tickets. Even when we havn’t been ranked for basically the last two and a half years we sell out a 24,000 seat arena. Those trust fund kids over at Duke can’t even sell out a 10,000 seat fieldhouse if its not a conference game.
Sad. I’m with you Tru. I hope Wall reads the article and realizes what kind of cluelessness passes for basketball analysis in that state.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
what a joke --
i with you chirop and tru -
i like the rational, clean nature of this blog, but in this case, chirop, you a—hole usage is appropriate….
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on May 2, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Clueless
to say the least. Build us a 35,000 seat arena and watch us fill it. All you have to do. I believe someone commented a few weeks back, just cover Commonwealth if the need where to arise, 70,000 strong
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Hmmm
How big would you have to build an arena for UK not to fill it on a game-after-game basis?
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
that was a straight attack on Wall
“I’m not sure what Wall’s SAT scores are, but…” have to interject questions about his eligibility
“Especially one who seems to taking such great pleasure in drawing out his college decision as long as possible” and, “Or worse, if he’s holding out for the best deal – above or below the table – or stringing out the process because he enjoys being the center of attention, do you want someone of that kind of character?”
Seems like someone has gotten a little too juiced about the waiting process. Now they gotta go and get personal about it. Sheesh!!! Get a life. Go hug someone. Read a book.
I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.
this says it all
By Brett Friedlander
ACC Insider
Just a one sided ACC loving doofus that has not the slightest clue about UK bball tradition (i.e. the selling tickets comment) That guy is just a total moron, that’s all.
Venetian Way
1960 my last Derby, had seen 7 previous. Venetian Way won rather easily as I recall. Try as I might I don’t remember the hats although I distinctly remember some women.
I Saw Just 4 Derby Days
1977 Seattle Slew, 1978 Affirmed vs Alydar, 1979 Spectacular Bid, and 1980 (the filly) Genuine Risk.
Bid may have been the best of those.
by FortyYearCatFan on May 2, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Economic Distress, 2 Wars And ... BCS?
While I favor a national football playoff I fear the involvement of Congress.
Calipari One Among Many Chirpers
Coaches, athletes (pro and amateur), even entire leagues are part of a tsunami of tweets.
Brooks is having an assistant
do the tweets. Gotta be. He just mentioned on a call-in segment that he doesn’t have time for it.
I love how they had to specify which tweets were sanctioned by the University. never realized there were that many folks out there with the name Rich Brooks OR Joker Phillips. :) gol durn copycats!!!
I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.
I like your sig bluecrip, very funny ;-)
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
thanks JL!
gotta mix it up every now and then :)
I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.
yea bluecrip
I have seen it several times now, and it is still making me laugh…….. :-)
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
ESPN Jeannine Edwards interviews Cal
I was on the phone, did not hear conversation, but saw lots of smiles and laughs.
Thanks blue oregon
I have to say this……..Today, a 2:02 minute interview on ESPN with Coach Cal, and a KY Derby race won in 2:02 minutes. Can this be a sign? lol :-)
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
I had not put the two together.
I thought the interview with Cal & Edwards was a good sign. Good natured humor, references to BCG and Lousiville Final 4 (I think Jeannine meant a few years back). Cal takes a good natured
poke at the big hats. Lots of smiles from both Cal and Jeannine.
LOL
“Rick Pitino and the Louisville Cardinals just went to a Final Four.”
“Really? When did they do that?”
Hahaha!
I cannot tell if she
knew it and meant it as a joke or did she forget they didn’t make the FF?
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
maybe she meant the UL ladies team ;)
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on May 3, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
She said Rick Pitino
BBallSophist has it quoted up there in his comment
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
She had no idea.
Rarely does. I only wish she had been able to make that comment to Gillispie. He would have loved that.
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 May 4, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I just saw a shot of the jockey headed to the winner's circle...
and I could have sworn I saw Karen Sypher in the background. Just kidding.
The quickest way to a man's heart is Chuck Norris' fist.
Rusin 14 K's But Vols Win
Chris Rusin struck out a career high 14 Vols and stymied the Orange through 5 but UT scores 8 runs in last 4 innings to win 8-2 and even series at 1-1.
LHL John Clay's blog includes straitpinkie link (no idea if it reliable) with news on A.J. Stewart...
Straitpinkie link http://www.straitpinkie.com/sports/cats/john-caliparis-busy-derby-weekend/
has a report that Carter, Williams, Porter and Stewart were not in attendance during a recent Coach Cal training session with current player groups of 5.
Article suggests that A.J. is likely on his way out and that Harellson is likely next if Wall and Bledsoe commit.
MSU Gets Bigger, Better
Rick Stansbury keeps adding size and talent at Starkville: First, Sidney, now former UK interest John Riek. If Vanardo returns the Bulldogs’ front line will rival Cats.
Sidney, Riek
Both are less than 100% certain to actually play next season for MSU.
by FortyYearCatFan on May 3, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Cats 17-Vols 11, No It's Baseball
The venue was Cliff Hagan and not Commonwealth, not TD’s and FG’s just lots of R’s as UK took rubber game over UT 17-11. 8 runs in the second gave Cats a lead they would not relinquish. UK 17-12-4, UT 11-11-1. Gunner Glad, Braden Kapteyn, Keenan Wiley and Marcus Nidifer went yard for Bat Cats.
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