The Big Blue Daily Mail -- Summertime in Kentucky
by Truzenzuzex on Aug 1, 2009 11:50 AM EDT
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Today, I'm blogging from the deck since the weather is so nice. Unfortunately, there is just not that much to talk about (well, there is this other piece I am working on and hope to have up later, but we can talk about that later). So instead of pussyfooting around, I'll just get right to the news of the last couple of days:
Top Stories
- Calipari discusses walk-ons
I hate to see Dwight Perry go, but I respect Calipari's philosophy. Who can legitimately question it, given his success? Thanks to all our former walk-on's for the hard work they put in. Best wishes to you all. -
Cats TE Drake named to Mackey watch list
Awesome news for the football 'Cats. -
What is "cheating" in sports?
Austin Burton of Dime Magazine asks some very good, very hard questions about what fans and media consider, "cheating in sports."
I really like this piece and think it raises some very good questions, not the least of which are why do we give some forms of cheating a nod and a wink while moralizing about others? -
Austin Rivers is back on the market. Billy D. cannot be pleased.
Biggest word of the day out of Orlando is that Florida commitment Austin Rivers (photo) said he was going to look at other schools. He said his father, Doc Rivers, wants him to explore all of his options. He said he's "still committed" to Florida but mentioned Duke.
Ouch. -
Lindley is old school, too
This young man has his head screwed on right.
UK Basketball News
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2010 Kentucky Recruiting Breakdown " UKmadness
A look at who the 'Cats are chasing for 2010 -
Calipari is no technophobe.
Embrace technology, or those who do will leave you behind. -
Who is the best coach in college basketball?
Interesting commentary. All these guys have plenty to recommend them. -
Top 5 Golden Spikes of the Rupp Arena Era (Minus Tayshaun’s 5th 3-pointer)
Any post that remembers Tayshaun's 5 threes is awesome. -
The Immortals: UK's 25 'Legends' #23
Danny Jett is ranking the UK legends. -
Silk Roads and Siamese Smiles
Oh, hell yeah! Nothing like the great equalizer of an AK-47 to make up for lack of size. I think this guy has Patrick's back.
UK Football News
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Rich Brooks, the WhatMeWorry.
No recruits? No problem. I have faith in Brooks. -
Brooks Says Leadership Won't Be A Problem, Rebuffs Retirement Rumors - LEX18 - Lexington, KY - News, Weather, Sports -
"We have better players than we've had in a long time," Brooks said. "We have better depth than we've had in a long time. Now we have to go out on the field and prove it."
Preach, Brother Brooks. -
UK Special Teams No. 8 in the Nation
Three words -- Florida at Florida. When it comes to special teams last year, that's the first thing that jumps into my mind. -
Heh. I'll bet.
Brooks shoots down retirement speculation | KentuckySports.com
"Just ask my players if I've got any fire," Brooks said. "That'll get (that question) answered."
Heh. I'll bet. -
Cobb will stay plenty busy for Wildcats - SEC - ESPN
Very interesting. 15 times per game? -
Friday's "Randall Cobb" Clickables
True Blue Kentucky has some great links. -
Whatever happened to Mumme’s staff? John Clay’s Sidelines
John Clay clues us in to what became of Hal Mumme's staff. Mumme is coaching division III now, and Morris is coaching FCS. But Mike Leach is outstripping them all.
Other UK Sports News
- None today
NCAA Sports News
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NCAA spoils dinner: Coaches told to stay away - ESPN
The NCAA cautioned Division I basketball coaches that attending the Grassroots Basketball of America dinner in Las Vegas and paying the entry fee could constitute a violation. -
In Defense of Loud Music at Opportune Moments - Dawg Sports
Heh. Kyle King comes to Brian Cook's defense about loud music at football games. Personally, my eardrums were victims of the 1970's, and if it isn't loud, it doesn't exist as far as I am concerned. -
Bluegrass State Basketball: Former Wildcat Allen Edwards Hired at Towson
Great to hear. Allen was a great Wildcat. -
Leftover Hot Dog: Help choose a nickname for USC PG Devan Downey
Heh. How about "Slick" for, "slicker than snot on a doorknob?" Good player. -
SEC 2009 // Rebellious Answers - Team Speed Kills
Team Speed Kills interviews Ole Miss' SBN Blog, Red Cup Rebellion. Giggity.
Other News of Interest
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Billie Jean King Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
I remember when Billie Jean King played Bobby Riggs in the much-hyped "Battle of the Sexes" back in 1973. She beat him handily. Things sure were different then. - This is just wrong.
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Upcoming PGA events at Valhalla mean millions for city
I loved the once-in-a-lifetime experience of the Ryder Cup. Another PGA would be great for the city. -
A Q&A with Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times
Remember Jerry Brewer? He used to write for the Courier-Journal, and now he's out in Seattle. The Big Lead interviews him.
The Daily Schadenfreude
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Whoops, Louisville Recruit Incapacitated
A bit of bad news for the football Cardinals. -
Greg Brohm reassignment is unsettling
Kragthorpe is apparently bouncing the Brohms from Louisville football. Bold move for a coach with an 11-13 record in two years to make moves that look like the rejection of the one family that was arguably most responsible for getting Louisville football on the map. Card Chronicle has more. -
Commitment Stands Strong for Some; Blurry Line for Others
More accusations and rumors of wrongdoing. Embrace. The. Hate.
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Boy am I glad Kragthorpe isnt our problem
It almost makes you feel bad for the poor Cards.
NAAAAH!!! What was I thinking?
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
I love how they are always talking about their "glory days"
With the almighty bobby petrino. who coached in the big east. where rutgers was a rival. where WV was a rival. Wow. so mighty.
Petrino was buried this year in the SEC and I’m interested to see how he responds now that hes coaching against the best teams and players in America.
by BleedinUKBlue on Aug 1, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Correction
i guess techincally it was last year, not this year when Petrino got buried.
by BleedinUKBlue on Aug 1, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Bobby Petrino is a lying sack of crap, but he coached and succeeded against the competition he was given. The fact that it wasn’t an SEC schedule is irrelevant. If he had stayed, he wasn’t always going to have local talent like Michael Bush and Brian Brohm, but I have no doubt Louisville would have been in the hunt for a BCS bowl every year. If they ended up playing a top-tier SEC team and weren’t up to the challenge, it would have been immediately apparent, just like it is most years for Ohio State.
by don'tshootmei'macard on Aug 1, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Same attitude
I feel the same away about Petrino – Great coach, maybe even an offensive genius, but he’s such an unlikeable sort.
If he stays at Arkansas I’m sure he’ll do very well. They overachieved last season, and when he gets some real talent, he’ll challenge Alabama and LSU for SEC West supremacy.
But, I do have a friendly wager (dinner) with bluecrip about Petrino staying at Ark. — If he coaches the 2010 season, I owe him, if he leaves, he owes me.
Yessir!
I am looking forward to that dinner :)
Arkansas will do okay this year. no defense. prolly go bout 6-6. many hog fans not too thrilled….but biding their time. if mallet makes it to the field their offense should be MUCH improved. the kid behind him if pretty damned good as well.
ahhhhh i can smell the rare steak already!!!!!
I LOVE COOKING WITH WINE
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
Well ...
… My loathing of Petrino is legend (I only actively dislike two NCAA coaches in all of NCAA sports – Bruce Pearl and Bobby Petrino), but I think dismissing Petrino is a mistake. He will be Arkansas coach for a while until he runs off to Auburn which I see as the high probability in two years or so. he is an Auburn grad and that’s where he wants to be, and they want him there. Chizik is, in my opinion, a 2 or 3 year placeholder at Auburn, but I could be wrong.
Nobody really knows if Petrino’s success was more due to the weak Big East or his players, but we have to be honest – by hook or by crook, Petrino fielded some really good football teams at Lousiville, and backed up that success in the bowls. I think you have to say that Louisville under Petrino would have been competitive in the SEC, although I seriously doubt if they would have been the league champions, or even a division champion.
But that will remain forever academic.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Article on cheating does raise some good questions...
one of my favorites (and i think it is actually in the comments) is: since steroids were not against baseball rules in 2003, then did any of the players taking them really cheat?
And just to stir the pot a bit – how about this question: is paying some high school bball player’s “personal trainer” $2k to $4k a month if the bball player comes to your school cheating? its not illegal…..
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
cheating is like porn.
It’s hard to define but I know it when I see it. Paying a personal trainer good money to convince a kid to commit (or, in these days — stay committed) is cheating. I think — it may be a “wink, wink… knudge, knudge” form of cheating — but I know it when I see it. lol :)
you do realize
that you just called Cal a cheater?
i should probably just let it drop – and do not want to bait anyone – but this is exactly the “gray” area that we have discussed ad naseum.
when Cal was at Memphis, i watched him up close, and thought it “slick” although not illegal. now as “my” coach, i see it as shrewd….
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Aug 3, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
That's been my argument about steroids in baseball all along
That and the hypocrisy of the media. Everyone knew that McGuire and Sosa were juiced just by looking at them… but we all bowed down to the altar of the long ball just the same. For the media to ignore their own eyes and then turn around and act indignant a few years later is laughable.
McGuire at least deserves to be in the hall of fame.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Is Quod Ut
Chock Full O’News, yum, tasty, gracias.
Walk-ons reduced to one: Yawn.
TE Drake on Mackey Watch: Must be a down year for TE’s.
Cheating: "If you know how to cheat, start now." – Earl Weaver
UK special teams #8: “Torture numbers, and they’ll confess to anything.” Ortmayer for HOF!
Brooks on retirement: “Bullshit!”
Billie Jean King MOF: Good that political comments are proscribed.
Harsh treatment for UL recruit: Oops, I was thinking decapitated.
Last Brohm leaves UL: No Brohm=clean sweep. Jurich approved?
Jerry Brewer: Never read him but like anyway. Does he blog?
"The urge to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it."
- H.L. Mencken
Pretty funny ...
… but why you gotta be hatin’ on Drake? That just ain’t right. :-(
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Patterson Answers Questions
Patrick Patterson confirms he’s an unusually mature young man with his answers on CaochCal.com.
"The urge to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it."
- H.L. Mencken
agreed...
and seems to be getting orton on board. practices are going to beas competitive if not more competitive than the games!
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Aug 2, 2009 11:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Re: memphis
Intensely competitve practices: Something that we haven’t seen around here for some time now. And it can only work to make the players better.
I thought operating intensely competitive practices was one reason why Gillispie was booted?!?!
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
You're thinking of the game day practices
First time I shot her, I shot her in the side.
Hard to watch her suffer, but with the second shot she died...
Jerry Brewer
Jerry Brewer: Terrible, terrible, terrible, terrible, terrible, terrible, terrible, terrible!
Austin Rivers: Hilarious, hilarious, hilarious, hilarious, hilarious, hilarious!
Kragthorpe: Please stay, please stay, please stay, please stay, please stay!
what's all the hullabaloo
about steroids? the money those guys get they should require steroids. if you want to enhance yourself go for it. you don’t need testicles to play baseball. so what if you whinny before each sentence? it’s baseball!!!
as for competitors in other sports that don’t require timing if you need it do it. i’d like to see a higher turnover ratio in professional sports. gives more of them little guys a chance! :)
I LOVE COOKING WITH WINE
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
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