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The Big Blue Daily Mail -- The Jodie Meeks Aftermath

As you might expect, today's main topic of the Daily Mail will be Jodie Meeks, and the commentary surrounding his exodus from college basketball.  Jodie only really had two good years at Kentucky, his sophomore year being an injury-hobbled affair where he was only able to impact the team for a few games early in the season before being struck with a nasty sports hernia that eventually required surgery to correct.

There were a number of games that Jodie really showcased his skills in before the tremendous season he had last year, the most memorable of which was the Louisville game at Freedom Hall in Jodie's freshman year, where Jodie showcased his trademark efficiency for the very first time, scoring 18 points in only 21 minutes of action, shooting 4-7 from the arc and breaking the back of an inept Louisville Cardinal team.  That performance by the Cards led a sudden outburst of anti-Pitino outrage which lasted right up until the 2007-08 game.

Another of my favorite Meeks memories was against Appalachian State last year where he racked up 46 points in 34 minutes.  That wasn't great competition, but it was a terrific performance by Jodie.  And of course, who could forget the record-breaking, "we're not worthy" performance by Meeks in Kentucky's beclowning of Tennessee last year.  Rare stuff, and one of the moments that made UK basketball interesting last season.  Sadly, that was virtually the high point of last season -- UK fans had precious few moments to cheer about thereafter.

So I suppose this post is a "farewell to Jodie" missive.  We will surely miss him, and the moments he provided us.  I know we all wish Jodie well in the NBA, and I am confident that, no matter what the outcome of the actual NBA draft, Jodie Meeks will be on a league roster next year if he remains healthy -- and I expect he will play quite a few good years in the Association.  Thanks so much for the memories, Jodie.  You provided a bunch of them, and we will miss you next year.

And now, for the news.

Star-divide

UK  Basketball News

UK Football News

  • Athlon sports ranks UK
    UK comes in at #56, just above Maryland one spot below ... Michigan? I wonder when the last time UK was ranked this close to Michigan by anyone?

  • Patience in '09, Pays Off in 2010?
    Ira Combs is the second person I have seen with this view. It does make some sens, it would seem to the seasoned observer that UK is really a year away from being really good in football. The schedule for the upcoming season is particularly brutal, with many of the games against the more beatable foes in the SEC on the road. He also sees Jarmon's loss as more devastating than I do, but he does make a strong argument.

    Could this be the first no-bowl season for UK in four years? Let's hope not.

Other UK Sports News

NCAA Sports News

Other News of Interest

The Daily Schadenfreude

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meeks will be missed more off the court...

i know we are losing a high % of 3-pters, but i really wish the younger guys could see how hard he works in practice and on his own – that example will clearly be set by PP, but to have 2 guys busting it would have been even better.

selfishly, i wish he would stay but i do hope this is the best for Jodie…..

only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team

by memphis wildcat on Jun 16, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

UK Will Be Top 5 Team Regardless

I hope Meeks gets drafted in 1st round.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 16, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

agree on both statements

only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team

by memphis wildcat on Jun 16, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Disagree

A new coach, new system, and a bevy of new, untested players do not typically result in a top 5 team.

Perhaps, at the end of the season, I’ll be proven wrong. However, expectations for this coming season need to be managed (and lowered) a bit, especially now that Meeks is definitely not returning to the team.

by tooblue on Jun 16, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It Happened In 1986 And 1998

New coach(es) anyway.

Both Top 5 teams.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 16, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1998 team was experienced

I can’t speak for 1985 since I was born in 1984, but in 1998, we had just come off 2 exceptional years of being champions and runners-up and were already a good, experienced team. Our team next year has no experience, and our team last year had an early exit in the NIT.

Not wanting to be a downer, just a realist.

by WildcatInHouston on Jun 17, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1998 Team

No returning (full-time) starters. No All-SEC players. No 10+ ppg players.

Saul, Anthony, Bradley, Hogan, and Evans had never played a UK game before.

The 1996 and 97 teams sent 6 players to NBA and graduated 2 more who were 4 year starters (at least part-time). Lots of experience GONE by 1998.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 17, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point

Good point. I stand corrected. I bow to the master. :-)

by WildcatInHouston on Jun 17, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 1986 Team Was More Experienced

Really 1986 and 1998 had similar results.

98 edged Duke in Regional final but 86 got edged by LSU in Regional final.

Had the 86 game gone the other way, UK may well have won 1986 NC because the Cats defeated eventual NC Louisville already that season.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 17, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought the 1998 team

had plenty of experienced leadership, including Turner, Shepard, Padgett, Mohammed, Edwards, and even Magliore.

Am I mistaken?

by tooblue on Jun 17, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Depends On How You Define Leadership

Turner was a 2-year back-up PG. Sheppard redshirted the year before 1998 but started on 1995 team. Padgett was a part-time starter in 1997. Mohammed and Magloire were part-time starters in 1997. Edwards was rarely used by UK before 1997 injury to Derek Anderson.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 17, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe you are correct...

especially about the “realist” part.

by tooblue on Jun 17, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SEC should be better next year..

although UF was labeled a “loser” on the draft issue by Katz, ut, usc, msu, ark and lsu were all winners – looks like SEC will have some experience to make some noise next season.

that will help UK….

only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team

by memphis wildcat on Jun 16, 2009 12:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Porter

I also thought of Porter returning for that final scholarship now. On a team that needs a three-point-shooter, he might be a good fit for spot minutes. We all know he wasn’t a PG, but I’d love to see him come back next year. It’s no-lose for UK, if he’s interested. Plus, it guarantees he gets the much-deserved recognition on senior day.

Bring back Mike! LOL

by Acdixon on Jun 16, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All In Fun...I Hope.

Pleased to see the “LOL”, Acdixon, just for a moment I thought you were serious. If there ever was a player who was antithetical to that required by the DDMO it would be Michael Porter. Kevin Galloway would be a much better option.

"The prosperity of commerce is now perceived and acknowledged by all enlightened statesmen to be the most useful as well as the most productive source of national wealth, and has accordingly become a primary object of its political cares."

--Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 12, 27 November 1787

by Wild Weasel on Jun 16, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually Porter Played In A High Speed, Faster Paced Offense At Modesto Christian

His teams were 115-23 over 4 years.

Porter is an excellent athlete. far superior to someone like Josh Harrellson.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 16, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DDMO And Porter

Dribble ≠ Porter
Drive ≠ Porter
Motion ≠ Porter*
Offense ≠ Porter

  • (Unless you include slow)

"The prosperity of commerce is now perceived and acknowledged by all enlightened statesmen to be the most useful as well as the most productive source of national wealth, and has accordingly become a primary object of its political cares."

--Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 12, 27 November 1787

by Wild Weasel on Jun 16, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

As Indicated

Porter played fast paced, higher speed offense at Modesto Christian with great success.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 16, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For that matter...

Why not bring back Mark Coury as well?

Oh, the horror… .

by tooblue on Jun 16, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not DDMO Player

Walk-on who saw little PT until Gillispie came.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 16, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I just hate that Marc Maggard

was wrong again……dont know what I’ll do…..lol….I wonder if Jodie went to the NBA just to prove Maggard wrong….lol….along with about 50 others….

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Jun 16, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

Maggard never said Meeks wasn’t going to the NBA.

by BBallSophist on Jun 16, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

question:

i know Jodie is gone, but if he were to fall to the second round and did not hire an agent, could he come back? i know if he fell completely through the draft he could come back (ala morris), but what if he is drafted late second round? i thought if you were drafted, you lost college eligibility, regardless of hiring an agent or not.

only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team

by memphis wildcat on Jun 16, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No

He must go undrafted (and not hire agent) to have chance to return.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 16, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

Seems like a longer shot than Mine That Bird, to me. :-)

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by Truzenzuzex on Jun 16, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All the best

 to the most exciting, memory-producing Wildcat in the last four seasons. I hope this move works out for him as he envisions it, and I wish him a big, fat wallet playing the game he obviously loves. Thanks for being a Wildcat, Jody, and a BIG thanks for spanking the Vols in such a regal fashion on their home floor.

by blupride on Jun 16, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jodie

Was an unbelievable Wildcat both on the court and off. Even he doesn’t go in the first round, his work ethic will get him to where he wants to be. Good luck Jodie! You deserve it.

by kykat51 on Jun 16, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Qualtified

Just wondering if all the Freshmen have met the entrance requirements yet? Could we have more than 1 scholly available before this team’s members are set? Thoughts???

by UK1972 on Jun 16, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good question

And I don’t know the answer. Do they have to be cleared by HS about their SAT score before they can enroll at UK? I know the NCAA has to clear them before they can play. But what about the enrolling part?

by kykat51 on Jun 16, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

UK Admissions Clears Their Enrollment

NCAA clearinghouse rules if they are eligible to play.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 16, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

UK fans are top notch

I’m so pleased that virtually all the posts regarding Meeks’ decison have been positive. That speaks volumes for the loyalty of UK fans.

by UKCat on Jun 16, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

Kind of like the line from “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” … “We hate to see him go but we love to watch him leave.”

Kind of. In a non-gay sort of way. :-)

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by Truzenzuzex on Jun 16, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Play his way into the NBA

I agree with John Clay’s article today and think Jody will have to play his way into the NBA like Hayes, Azuibuke and Crawford. He’s a motivated guy and a hard worker, so hopefully he’ll get his chance.

by chicagoblues on Jun 16, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just as I thought...

…and pointed out several weeks ago…

Good luck Jodie..!!!!!

I’d also like to see Porter back on scholly…

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Jun 16, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I see a lot of comments for adding someone as the 13th scholarship

Wouldn’t we be better off with someone in that posiiton than to have it empty (even me … LOL)??

by ukcris on Jun 16, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jodie's Parents Must Be Very Proud

They have a very intelligent son who had a goal and was willing to work hard and smart for years to achieve it. He will continue to do that. As talented and intelligent as he is, he has remained humble in his relationships with coaches, teammates, media and others.

It would seem that Jodie is taking a substantial risk by staying in the NBA draft, but he is a better prospect than Hayes or Azibuke. He’s probably as good as Mercer and Anderson when they entered the NBA. His speed probably makes him better suited for the NBA than Joe Crawford.

I think he likes the challenge of proving the experts wrong. And maybe proving that Tubby Smith and his staff were right in recruiting him to UK in the first place.

Jodie seems to be an intelligent young man who is focused on achievable goals and who is willing to work very hard to attain them. I am sure that his parents are very, very proud of him. I know I am. He has given us UK fanatics 3 good years under difficult circumstances. Making an NBA team can’t be any tougher a challenge than playing for UK the past 2 years.

by Fortunatus on Jun 16, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Near Total Agreement

Your sentiments are well taken, Fortunatus, especially concerning Meeks personal attributes as we know them. Not as pettifoggery but rather as a point of discussion I would differ in that, one, I believe Azubuike was a better prospect and, two, the NBA will be a greater challenge than UK even considering injury and coaching conflict.

"The prosperity of commerce is now perceived and acknowledged by all enlightened statesmen to be the most useful as well as the most productive source of national wealth, and has accordingly become a primary object of its political cares."

--Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 12, 27 November 1787

by Wild Weasel on Jun 16, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree with fortunatus

Meeks is a better prospect then Azubuike; barely. Meeks has a couple of things going for him that most don’t. Above average speed – for a two guard, and the ability to score. Buike is really close and may prove over the long haul to be the better of the two, but my money, if I was a betting man which I’m not, is on Meeks. Jodie can score in bunches. And he’s smart. I think Meeks will be an all-pro for a couple of years. But, so was Magloire. I think we are about to see a steady flow of both NBA players and great NBA players from UK.

Food for thought: The virgin birth has much more to do with the absense of a natural earthly father then the use of a virgin mother. Now, chew.....Because, it's called a "corrupt seed", not a "corrupt egg"!

by blubloodcatfan on Jun 17, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Never All Pro

All-Star and All-Pro are two entirely different things.

There are a little over 20 all-stars every year… there’s only 5 all pros.

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

by chirop1 on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All Star

chosen by the fans

all-pro – chosen by coaches i think

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Magloire Never All-NBA

Azubuike has better size at SG in NBA but Meeks is better shooter.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 17, 2009 6:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Meeks gone FINALLY!

I didn’t think this day would ever come. sayanora sucka! glad i could let y’all know about his decision before he did……a loooooong time ago. I admit, I thought Pat gone as well, I whiffed that one, I really think he should have left too though.

UK better without Meeks….REALLY! he a good person and all that, just don’t need him on the squad this season. he’ll get picked before 20.

UK still FF team without him. Eff Kansas.

GO BIG BLUE!!

I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.

by bluecrip on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We will feel the effects of Jodie being gone crip

We will be good, but we will NOT be better without Jodie…..he was a special kid with special talent….you dont lose the single game scoring record holder in the history of UK without feeling the loss…Patterson’s upside from staying is MUCH better than Jodie’s….Pat has something to prove…..Jodie didnt….anyone that cant see that kid’s talent is blind….FF now will be a lot more work, but it can be done…..Kansas will be the backbreaker for a lot of schools this year….I just pray it is not us

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly???

Are you serious?

You think losing a guy who can score 20+ per game and has never been reported to be a locker room cancer can be a benefit?!!? Explain please. This kind of comment requires further discussion.

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

by chirop1 on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What???
That performance by the Cards led a sudden outburst of anti-Pitino outrage which lasted right up until the 2007-08 game.

Tru, you really need to expand your circle of Cardinal fans. I don’t know where or how you have developed this much written opinion.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What would you call it Hoze?....the call-in shows were

screaming bloody murder, the fans were complaining that Pitino was brought in to BEAT Kentucky….it may be a para-phrase, but it was dead on point….. you may not be among them, however, quite a few Louisville fans have expressed their displeasure about Pitino’s record against UK

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Jun 17, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitino brought in to beat Kentucky???

Too funny. Here’s a bulletin for you:

The basketball world doesn’t revolve around your Cats.

Good grief. Get a grip.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jun 17, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dont kid yourself there Hoze.....

UL knew that Pitino represented the type of talent they could not get elsewhere in a coach. And his knowledge of UK and their supporters was a big key in getting him at UL. And another little tidbit…..the basketball world DOES revolve around UK….if you dont believe me, just ask 100 people who know college basketball….no matter what you guys at UL do, no matter who you play, no matter how much you win, you will ALWAYS be the “2nd class” basketball program around here. And if we throw the rest of the NCAA basketball world in, you dont even make the top 10….by those same 100 people’s standards….

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Jun 17, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that perspective feeds your sorry & starved ego, I am good with that.

I’m guessing you don’t even have a UK degree or have seen the inside of a UK classroom. Just guessin’.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jun 17, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My ego is just fine, not sorry or starved at all...not sure whay that came up, since

my ego has nothing to do with it. As our resident stat guru Forty would say , facts is facts. I have seen the inside of a UK classroom, as I have attended seminars there for various things, but no I do not have a degree from UK, ( I was not aware that it was a requirement) and what in the world does ANY of that have to do with what you said? My statement was derived from records now available, and from the recent coaching addition at UK. Like I said above….go poll 100 people who know college basketball, and you will find that a majority of them not only know UK, but revere the program, and those same 100 people will have a hard time placing UL in the same neighborhood( within 10 places). The fact that I ( as so many more on here will confess to) do not have a degree from UK, and still remain totally dedicated to the program should have given you a little hint as to the status the program holds for so many.

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Jun 17, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What does that have to do with anything?

Just askin’.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jun 17, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has about as much to do as with debating the 'position' of UK v. UofL actually.

Of which I never bring forth, but constantly find it brought as some sort of either defense or false bragging. Regardless, chalk it up to me being right once again. :-)

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jun 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I find the claim of being "right" subjective only to your

opinion of your position, which in turn would make the debate of UK vs. UL much more pertinent when speaking of your position of it being false bragging or a defense mechanism of some kind. Your unwillingness to bring it up probably comes from the position you hold as a minority in the context of the discussion.

I find it hard to believe that someone who claims to have the ability to reason and think that you claim to have cannot differentiate between fact and fiction.

Webster’s Dictionary online membership: $19.99

UK Basketball: A History of Greatness ( hardback) :$29.99

Monthly DSL service to go online and debate Hoze: 24.99

Hearing Hoze defend the UofL on a UK website: Priceless

What’s in your wallet??

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Jun 17, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let me spell it out for you.

Prediction that you didn’t graduate from UK. You confirmed I was right. Give it a shot to understand…it’s really not that difficult. You don’t even need a college degree.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jun 17, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BLue

Basketball revolves around UK. That’s why Hoze is here otherwise he would be on a UofL board.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Jun 17, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh.

As if. :-)

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by Truzenzuzex on Jun 17, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unlike UofL

UK actually attract fans that didnt actually attend the school.

It’s what they call a vastly broader fan base.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Jun 17, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh

yeah it does

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Jun 17, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

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 Jun 17, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh.

Sorry you apparently weren’t around back in those days. I was posting screen shots of some of the Cardinal boards calling for Pitino’s firing.

Of course, they weren’t representative of every Cardinal fan, probably not even the majority. Still, it was out there, a lot. I was a subject of much schadenfreude around the UK sites, I can tell you. :-)

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by Truzenzuzex on Jun 17, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking Of Those Days

How long has ASOB been around. I have been reading it for 3-4 years, mayby more. Most people still liked Tubby back then. Just joined this month. Not much of a joiner, but this site is special.

"SPORTS"--Not interested----"CATS"--Pull up a chair,I've got all night.

by kydamcat on Jun 17, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well ...

… it was around back in 2004 (I think) as Bogans Heroes. It became A Sea of Blue circa February, 2006. Hard to believe I have been blogging on this thing, either as a commenter or a front page author, for that long.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Jun 17, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This site IS special

…..and addictive! ;)

which may explain the long term affair for you Tru.

I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.

by bluecrip on Jun 17, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

'...probably not even the majority.'

Kind of hard to reach the level of outrage if you don’t have a majority, isn’t it? Just askin’.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Jun 17, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ask a politician

If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.

by btcoop71 on Jun 17, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No more so than to claim denial of the event when it is published

that it happened…..just statin’

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Jun 17, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

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by Truzenzuzex on Jun 17, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know I caused a ruckus with my earlier statement

I did not mean for folks to think that I thought that Jodie wouldn’t benefit the team but I honestly believe that UK wil ultimately be better off this year without him. I reason this because off all the talent already on the team. It will be enough to get the ball to the six or seven studs already playing. The team doesn’t NEED him. If anything I hope this gives them a chip on their shoulder for not being billed #1 without Jodie. Can be a good thing to have a little extra encouragement going into the summer workouts. :)

I know he would work his tail off, be a good role model and ambassador for the UK program and I am eternally grateful for what he has accomplished while at UK, however, I think he would be better suited using those qualities in the NBA.

Whether he was a ball hog or whatever I don’t really have an opinion on that. All I know is that each game is a team effort and last year’s squad didn’t play well together. Understatement, I know. He may have felt like he needed to take over games, like Devan Downey was often praised for doing, maybe he was trying out for the NBA, who knows, who cares? The season is over and he is gone. I wish him well, not that he needs it, he’ll do well I’m sure.

So please don’t think I think him a cancer or a detriment, I just feel he’ll be better off in the NBA.

I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.

by bluecrip on Jun 17, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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Temple's Ramone Moore, right, drives around Richmond's Ryan Butler (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Robins Center in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Clement Britt) +1 updates

Temple Edges Richmond 56-52 To Win Third Straight Atlantic 10 Title

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