Well a lot of that has to do with the politics of recruiting and scouting evaluating agencies that only developed in that time period and I’m still not convinced that McD A-A from any of those periods are even comparable.

Insurance for a certain company is because they are the best……the fact that they pay more commissions than a lot of companies never enters into the conversation……just because Billy Donovan said one thing, does not mean he didnt do another….we all want to seem “politically correct” these days….he is no exception.

Nixon said “I am not a crook!”

“I’m just glad it’ll be Clark Gable who’s falling on his face and not
 Gary Cooper.”—Gary Cooper on his decision not to take the leading role in"Gone With The Wind."

 “I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.”—Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943

That isn’t exactly correct. The service considered his lower score valid, and not his higher one due to a procedural issue — the range. It is not whatsoever similar to the Rose situation, where ETS invalidated his only valid SAT score because a handwriting expert decided that the writing on his only qualifying test was suspicious.

It is not at all uncommon for two tests to be in a questionable range, and have the higher test invalidated. The fact of the matter is, the two situations aren’t even remotely analogous, and that is obvious even to the most casual observer. Why you didn’t bother to check that out was my only bone of contention.

You also conveniently ignored the following facts:

Kentucky Coach Tubby Smith was among representatives of “at least 10 major Division I schools” that called to offer Mack a scholarship, the player’s father said. Others included Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Tennessee and Arizona State.

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Greg Mack suggested timing worked against Kentucky. “If Tubby had called before John Calipari, I think it would have been Kentucky,” he said.

So based on your suspicion, Tubby Smith, among others, was willing to join Calipari in the supposed muck. Are you really wanting to go there? Just askin’.

 I don’t take issue with the fact that ETS invalidated Mack’s higher score. What I do take issue with is the implication that Calipari was involved in some funny business, and you know damn good and well that’s where you were heading with this.

saying its a guarantee he’s gone….before it was upper first round…..I think its a coin-flip at this point if he goes or not….he really surprised some scouts, although for the life of me I cannot figure out why they would be surprised that this kid is as quick as he is…

At the very least many teams could use him to stretch a defense with his shooting. I know Detroit is really hurting for three point threats since Rasheed is in decline and fee agency and they traded away Billups.

I know he is trying to make a point, but really,

(over-zealous UK fans could probably justify signing Christian Laettner right now if they thought he could deliver victories).

this is so wrong in so many ways. That would never ever happen, IMO… He couldn’t even volunteer as a stat keeper here in KY. Does everyone think that we will stoop to unbelievable deeds to win-at-all costs? That has to be the joke of the decade…LOL
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concerns about his writing style…..

Jason,

I am just curious, do you lose your perspective about all of the people you blog about, or just Coach Calipari? As a UK graduate, I would have thought that common sense would overtake your youth and exuberance concerning your writing. Did the Florence paper publish this nonsense for you as well, or is it because it is a blog that you can ignore all of the facts surrounding this case? You know, being a reporter USUALLY means someone has the ability to write about a subject objectively, amd not subjectively. Maybe you should check back with a few of your professors about fact checking and research on your articles. Seems as though this one is more than just a little slanted.

Maybe you were shunned at some point by Coach Calipari for an interview, or he did not answer your question to suit you at some point and you hold a grudge? In any event, you get a pass on this one due to the youth and exuberance I mentioned earlier….My e-mail is posted should you care to elaborate on the subject further and make an even bigger fool of yourself.

and create a National Enquirer type news service just for sports. Oh wait……do we have one of those already???….

If only he would defend himself like RTC did.

Not happening.

I may seem to always look at the glass half full, but I think we can be the true powerhouse of NCAA basketball, and stay nice and neat between the baskets. Yes, I am sure we can. We can even say that we expect all things to be conducted in-bounds. The two can coexist. Those who are skeptical, I understand why that is. But let’s not allow the powers of the mind to sabotage what may be a very exciting time here in KY. Let’s all try to be positive. Negativity never wins.

So why don’t we all defend our school, our team, and our coaches? There are strengths in numbers. Stand proud to be the Big Blue Nation. If the naysayers can tear us apart, they will have accomplished exactly what they wanted. And that is bringing UK down. They thought they were succeeding. I think we will return to excellence. In fact, I know we will. I have been expecting it.
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I think you have easily quoted the minimum necessary, and I consider your comment safely in the “fair use” arena.

I agree…..just because someone has a different opinion, that doesn’t mean they are an idiot or they aren’t a “real” fan.

for the sake of being polite and respectful of others I think it’s important for us all to realize that just because one has a differing opinion about what we all hold dear and what we all are ridiculously passionate about – our beloved Wildcats, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t genuine fans. Just because someone doesn’t agree us, it doesn’t mean they are bad fans or their ideas aren’t worthy. Certainly not.

And although I will agree that some fans did go way overboard in their criticism of Gillispie, I also think it would have been helpful to remember this last season when the people who didn’t feel he was the right man for the job where having their fandom questioned and challenged whenever they presented their opinions and their feelings. Just a thought…… ; )

Go ’Cats!

You can legitimately not like a coach, or question his ethics, and still be a fan. Anyone telling you otherwise is behaving badly. Just ignore them, or scoff at them.

Jinx!

we actually had a real violation here once…..one that was proved and everything……as far as our reputation goes, we have broad shoulders…..we can handle it. That makes any “suspicions” by anyone nothing more than a blip on the radar. You however can feel free to let it worry you all you want.

Considering we have basically had the death penalty twice, it is kind of hard to deny that our school has played fast and loose with the rules. You can’t fight the history, all you can do is not repeat it and I have not seen anything yet that makes me feel that it is soon to be repeated.

Once the season starts I think everyone will forget all about the crapstorm that has hit Kentucky in the offseason. The Sypher stuff and Cal stuff will be an afterthought once basketball season starts.