The Big Blue Daily Mail -- Living La Vida Loca Edition
by Truzenzuzex on Sep 17, 2009 12:15 AM EDT
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Today's Big Blue Daily Mail contains a ton of stuff about the Governor's Cup tilt on Saturday, and understandably so. This is a huge game for both teams, and Kentucky really needs to be 2-0 heading into an early conference battle with the #1 Florida Gators. But to get there, the 'Cats will have to go through Louisville.
Louisville is going to be ready for this game. The Cardinals are motivated, and they have plenty of talent. The main think Louisville lacks is experience. Kentucky has far more experience overall than the Cards, and that includes the coaching staff. One of the great things about Rich Brooks' tenure has been the relative stability of the coaching staff, and that has allowed Brooks, Phillips & Co. to build this team the right way, from the ground up beginning with a strong foundation.
Kentucky is not likely to be a spectacular team or a national contender this year. I would be very happy with seven wins, and ecstatic with more than that, given the competition that the 'Cats will be facing this year. I think it is important for Kentucky to focus on the team right in front of them, and this week, that part should be real easy.
Now, for the news
Top Stories
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College Hoops Journal " Blog Archive " BREAKING: Miles Brand Dies - An all-inclusive college basketball news and opinion site
Myles Brand, president of the NCAA, succumbs to pancreatic cancer. Our prayers go out to Dr. Brand's family. - Coach Calipari on the Passing of NCAA President Myles Brand | Coach Calipari
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Source indicates Cal’s recruiting is going fine | Vaught's Views
Oh, yeah, babe. I believe we will see Lamb in Blue and White, and hope that Knight will join him. Not sure about the rest. - Rich Brooks SEC Teleconference Highlights " Over The Pylon
UK Basketball News
- Dortch: Tennesse can ‘hang’ with Cal’s Cats | Vaught's Views
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Never on Injured Reserve: You're Only Fooling Yourself John
How do college head coaches, complete control freaks, not know what is and isn’t going on within their own program?
Here's a hint -- because nobody can know what people do on their own time, especially before they ever join your program. That's when Rose's alleged violation took place -- before he showed up at Memphis. Even the most obsessive control freak can't be everywhere at once, particularly when the subject of his control is in a different city and not even on the team.
This is what I mean by people who only want to believe the stuff that supports their own opinion. The guy obviously has a negative opinion of Calipari, and he doesn't really care about inconvenient facts that don't support that opinion. -
UK’s Violations Are Small, But The Circumstantial Evidence Against Calipari Is Not | MrSEC.com
Here we go again -- conspiracy theories, hidden agendas and "circumstantial evidence." I just want to mock this one statement, and it's incredible irony:
Do you recall anyone calling Dean Smith a scalawag? Has Mike Krzyzewski been branded a scofflaw?
Two words: Corey Magette. If Calipari is a "scalawag" for Camby, Krzyzewski is in exactly the same boat. Note to author -- bad example. Also, see Arthur, Darrell, and Self, Bill for comparison to Derrick Rose.
Look, I'm not going to go to the jealousy thing. I think there are lots of good people out there who are simply mistaken about Calipari, and have been taken in by the media dialogue. That's okay, there's really nothing to be said when people refuse to look at all the evidence and just concentrate on the evidence that supports their own beliefs. We see that all the time as fans.
UK Football News
- 2 Cards relish return to Lexington as underdogs | KentuckySports.com
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Cats D-line must jell without Jarmon | KentuckySports.com
"I gave myself a (grade of) C for my first game, but it should have been an A-plus," Evans said. "Jitters were a little bit of a factor, but the main thing was, I really didn't know what was going on out there. Everything was happening so fast. But I'll be well-prepared for this game. I'll have time to study my opponent, and the scout team will give us a great look, and I'll be a lot more mentally and physically prepared for it."
We need to see a lot more from this guy. He is a really good player. -
Cats' QBs have Cards' attention | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal
"Hartline, he has a very strong arm," Thompson said. "He has a lot of confidence in his arm, so I think it can be a strength and a weakness."
Heh. Compared to who? -
Twitter / Rich Brooks: Help UKSGA and SAC create ...
Help UKSGA and SAC create a Sea of Blue at the game this week. Wear Blue,come early, be loud, and have a great day. [emphasis mine]
Thanks, Coach! -
UK enhances security for Louisville game | courier-journal.com
Lexington police chief Ronnie Bastin said three dozen officers will patrol neighborhoods around the stadium and will strictly enforce laws on parking, littering and intoxication. -
Rick Bozich: Bobby Petrino shares the blame for U of L decline | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal
Ouch. Just ouch. Owie, already. - " Video: Ross Bogue talks about U of L preparations John Clay’s Sidelines
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First Quarter Blues
Chris Diggs makes a good point here.
Other UK Sports News
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UK, Louisville set to renew volleyball rivalry | KentuckySports.com
I'd love to see the 'Cats get back into this series. This year looks like a good starting point.
NCAA Sports News
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Your depressing mid-major post for today - Beyond the Arc - msnbc.com
Mike Miller analyzes a post I linked here the other day (thanks for the link, Mike) and discusses the difficulties mid-majors have when it comes to grasping the brass ring. The upshot is, mid-majors will often have great teams that go deep into the tournament, but winning a national championship? Not likely. -
Celizic: It’s up to Meyer to restore order in Kiffin feud - College football- nbcsports.msnbc.com
Celizic: With all the anger in sports this week, someone needs to take the high road when it comes to confrontational situations. Why not start with Tennessee-Florida showdown?
Heh.
Other News of Interest
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Ex-Cat Miller charged again in alleged ticket scam - Latest News - Kentucky.com
And the hits just keep on coming ... -
Stepmom of high school player testified that teen was sick - USATODAY.com
Offered without comment. -
Kentucky Sports Radio " Blog Archive " UK to host journalism panel about "Syphergate"
More correctly, this should be about how they failed to break the story. But it won't be.
The Daily Schadenfreude
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Duke strikes a nerve | KUsports.com
Mere mention of the word Duke, or even a glimpse of it on a Kansas University football pocket schedule, triggers the nasally sound of Mike Krzyzewski pitching for American Express, seemingly apologizing for carrying the label basketball coach, as if it’s beneath someone who has so much of great import to offer the world.
Oh, schadenfreude! I have been waiting for an anti-K rant for a while. Looks like my wait is over. -
You Are Now Officially Less Of A Man - Hunting - Deadspin
Holy handbag, Batman!
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Great links Tru, as usual
Make sure your magic internet thingy is charged. We are going to need it.
-There are going to be all kinds of negative opinions of our head basketball coach.
- A Sea of Blue at the game will no problem. I know that.
-Coach K…well…Agreed…lol
-Last but not least…holy handbags…You Go Girl ! !
GO CATS ! ! :-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Just curious, who appointed this guy MR. SEC??
ahhh….i guess some of these folks dont have anything else to do…..Let’s face it folks, if we were perfect they would still gripe….its kind of like the people at the bank whining when all the money you deposit isnt turned the same direction and face up….its not good enough that you deposit money with them, now they want you to do their job too.
I was just curious as to what these folks do when they arent running us down??….oh wait…..they are always running us down.
I tell you what, lets compile ALL of the secondary violations for all of the NCAA schools, and then lets make a list of everyone who no longer works for a program and find out how many of those intersect……and see where we fall
Remember, we're having fun now!!!
I can admit that I was never
a Cal fan. I felt that he was dirty and sleazy. Most of it came from jealousy and lack of research.
Since he has come to UK I have changed my feelings for the most part. I don’t think he is dirty or sleazy but I still have some trepidation that one day I’ll wake up to see the headlines screaming the death knell for UK basketball. I can’t help it. Years of despising him has left that taste in my mouth. I imagine it’ll get washed away with the taste of victory, but we haven’t had a season with him yet, so I have to keep dreaming.
I honestly believe THAT is where most of the anti-Calipari vitriol comes from…..jealousy. How can he do so well and not be cheating??? How can he be recruiting all these high profile kids that look like streetcorner drug dealers and not be committing violations? Many of these kids come from shady backgrounds so Cal must be shady himself to attract “those kinds of kids.”
I think he is just a rebel. He’ll do what he has to within the letter of the NCAA laws to get the best kids out there. It just so happens that those kids are the “shady” ones oftentimes. It’s either their ability to ball or wear baggy pants and slang drugs for them. No one is taking them out to the lake for a fishing trip or coon huntin or even to work with em. Nope. Jus doing things on their own with some limited guidance. The rebel streak of Calipari wants to see these “outkasts” buck the odds and end up in the limelight instead of the spotlight. He can’t make these kids abstain from dumb sh%t, THEY ARE KIDS who make kid decisions. He doesn’t have assistants running around the nation showing the best ballers out there how to get by the SAT or ACT tests. He is offering these kids a chance to get to the NBA by being diligent in school and working hard. For doing that they get a scholly to a major university where they will appear on national tv almost twice a week. What better way to audition for the NBA than that?
So to me it just boils down to jealousy of his ability to connect with the best ballers out there and selling the idea that his system will get them where they are dreaming to go. There are so many out there that UK won’t get em all so I don’t really understand the gnashing of teeth and vilification of staff when something negative happens (i.e. Batley).
GO BIG BLUE!!!!
I LOVE COOKING WITH WINE
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
"Shady" kids?
What is your meaning of “shady?” Which of his recruits are you talking about? And who goes “coon” huntin’ these days?
several folks i know here in Arkansas
still coon hunt. is that bad?
I LOVE COOKING WITH WINE
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
I loved Where the Red Fern Grows when I was a kid
Lots of coon hunting in that book.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
i tried it once
it ranks up there with goat for me. not my favorite but if I’m TRULY HUNGRY I’ll eat it.
I LOVE COOKING WITH WINE
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
Calipari Not Sleazy Nor Dirty
He is simply one of the Top 5 (or better) coaches in college basketball today.
Any of those Top 5 recruit aggressively, coach aggressively, and win 3 out of 4 (maybe 4 out of 5) games they coach.
That creates jealousy.
by FortyYearCatFan on Sep 17, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions
Ole Cal
THIS IS ALL IN JEST. well, sorta.
Did Brooks or Barnhart make a comment about the passing of Myles Brand?
I guess the offical word from the University is what ever Cal says.
Do you know if he was wearing a suit or tie at the time? What did he have for breakfast? This is all stuff we need to know!
He can’t fart without us knowing about it.
Is there a followup on the tree investigation? Can we buy chips for our grandchildren?
I hope the guy wins. If he doesn’t we all know its Tubby’s fault.
Tennessee can "hang" with Cal’s Cats.
You know, I really hope so.
I think it would actually be beneficial if someone from the SEC (other than us) would be able to make a legitimate splash on the national college basketball stage this year and as far as I’m concerned I would just as soon have it be Tennessee as opposed to anyone else in our conference. Judging from just the past couple of years it does seem as though the Vols have been a bit over-rated, but I’m sincerely hoping that’s not the case this year.
Besides, I believe our home game against the Vols this season will be featured on College GameDay and it would certainly be advantageous if it could be lauded as an incredible match-up, a truly great competition or some such by ESPN in order to draw a huge nationwide audience.
Tennessee at Rupp and College GameDay....
Exciting…..I hope they bring game on…. (and maybe leave Pearl and the awful orange blazer, both sick with the flu unable to make the trip….lol….Sorry, Bruce. That awful shirtless and rapping video was TMI.)
:-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Nah,
they kinda have to bring Bruce. He’s part of the package and as much as UK fans don’t want to admit it, I tend to think that Ol’ Bruce has a pretty high approval rating among people nationally. Heck, most people (again, I’m thinking nationally, not the little box that is UK fans) might even tune in to see him and his animated sideline show first and game-watch second. : )
I know Big Sky.....
just wishful thinking on my part…..lol. He is very animated, I will admit. I guess, since we have to endure all, the blazer makes the trip. :-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
We need Bruce
To be at the game. And, all their best players healthy. No excuses allowed! They are talented, but when they got behind last year, they didn’t show much fight. I’ll never forget the looks on their faces when Jodie dropped 54 on them. I hope P. Pat has two monster games against them this year!!!
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
While I'm not a great Pearl fan,
lemme tell you a short story about him. One of the members at the golf club where I work was on the UT national championship football team in the early ‘50s (’54???). Regardless, this team had a reunion in Knoxville while Fulmer was still there and nobody, I repeat, NOBODY on the football staff attended, despite invitations being issued. Who did show up? The basketball coach. That’s right, the ol orange blazered, T-chested freak hisownself. He was there and gave a great talk to the old footballers.
As I said above, I still don’t like him much, but I’ve got a heck of a lot more respect for his school spirit than I do for Kiffin’s predecessor. Can you even imagine one of UK’s seven national championship basketball teams having a reunion in Lexington and Coach Cal’s entire staff boycotting?? Ain’t gonna happen.
No moral victories--it's all about Ws and Ls!!!
How old is the orange-coat oldcat'69?
I have no idea…lol
I do have to admire him for showing support. :-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Dean Smith
You wrote:
“Bold phrase”Here we go again — conspiracy theories, hidden agendas and “circumstantial evidence.” I just want to mock this one statement, and it’s incredible irony:
Do you recall anyone calling Dean Smith a scalawag? Has Mike Krzyzewski been branded a scofflaw?
Two words: Corey Magette. If Calipari is a “scalawag” for Camby, Krzyzewski is in exactly the same boat. Note to author — bad example. Also, see Arthur, Darrell, and Self, Bill for comparison to Derrick Rose.
I ask that you edit the post
“Do you recall anyone calling Dean Smith a scalawag? Has Mike Krzyzewski been branded a scofflaw?”
revising it to
"Has Mike Krzyzewski been branded a scofflaw?
I don’t think Dean Smith deserves being tarred with a brush best reserved for The Ferret. Neither of the two referenced players matriculated at UNC, much less during Coach Smith’s tenure.
I did not say anything about Smith, merely repeated what another blogger said.
As far as I know, Smith ran a clean program, and he was a great coach. Nobody’s perfect, but Smith did it right, and I did not impute anything negative to him.
If you feel the proximity of his name to that of Coach K is disturbing, seek your redress from the blogger who wrote the words, not from me. :-) I’m not changing a thing.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Sep 17, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Dean Smith Was Clean By NCAA Standards
But clearly pushed right to the edge of the rules (like all of the best coaches do).
by FortyYearCatFan on Sep 17, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn't it in the 1977 NCAA regionals that Dean
Rushed the court and struck Rick Robey? Dean did a lot of very good things, but he was as competitive as they came.
Besides, he can never be forgiven for the “4 Corner” offense!
Sorry, I Thought You Had Made Editorial Choices
Sorry, I thought you excerpted the blog post, using only the two sentences that graced your comment. I did not realize you quoted the whole thing.
I thought that gratuitously adding Coach Smith’s name to your post was a low blow. But since you quoted the entire article, I feel I must offer an apology:-)
I ask that you accept.
by Ford Prefect on Sep 17, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, I wouldn't do that.
I just quoted that whole paragraph. I wasn’t trying to somehow conflate Smith and Krzyzewski. And I am not really trying to point the finger at Krzyzewski, either, at least not for Magette — he had no more control over that than Calipari did over Camby or Rose. As far as I am concerned, they are all clean, which was really my point.
Apology accepted. No problem.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I just love the punchline to the joke...
Q: Name the only person who could keep Michael Jordan from winning multiple college championships.
A: Dean Smith.
LOL
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
I'll always be grateful to Dean Smith...
His boring ass style of basketball got us the shot clock!
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Boring to Whom?
Here is a listing from a Kentucky site (the Ls are not UNC Ls, don’t you know) of the games that Coach Smith graced the sideline when the Heels faced Kentucky. Notice the low total scores of the more-frequent winner? Very low, obviously a slowdown game that prevented the opponent’s better athletes and superior strategy from prevailing. Smith only averaged 84 points per winning game against Kentucky!
3/25/95 (#2) Kentucky vs. (#4) North Carolina L 61 – 74
12/10/90 (#25) Kentucky at (#10) North Carolina L 81 – 84
12/27/89 Kentucky vs. (#24) North Carolina L 110 – 121
12/26/81 (#2) Kentucky vs. (#1) North Carolina L 69 – 82
3/19/77 (#3) Kentucky vs. (#5) North Carolina L 72 – 79
12/8/75 (#7) Kentucky vs. (#4) North Carolina L 77 – 90
12/9/74 (#15) Kentucky vs. (#9) North Carolina W 90 – 78
12/10/73 (#10) Kentucky vs. (#5) North Carolina L 84 – 101
12/11/72 (#8) Kentucky vs. (#13) North Carolina L 70 – 78
12/8/69 (#1) Kentucky vs. (#7) North Carolina W 94 – 87
12/7/68 (#2) North Carolina at (#3) Kentucky L 77 – 87
12/12/67 (#9) Kentucky vs. (#5) North Carolina L 77 – 84
12/13/66 (#8) North Carolina at (#3) Kentucky L 55 – 64
12/7/64 (#9) Kentucky vs. (#13) North Carolina L 67 – 82
12/9/63 North Carolina at (#5) Kentucky W 100 – 80
12/17/62 North Carolina at Kentucky L 66 – 68
by Ford Prefect on Sep 17, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
boring to me!
I am so very, very bored of losing to UNC. It’s getting old, and I’m so over it. Hopefully we start to see a change, starting this year.
I’m slightly young to much remember pre-shot clock basketball. Although my parents roll their eyes in annoyance at the memory of the tedium whenever anyone mentions Dean Smith, there’s no connotation in my mind equalling Carolina and boring basketball (I just think— ugly shade of blue and too many wins). I don’t think I care all that much about the style thing, honestly. Some people thought Tubby Smith’s grind-it-out defensive style was boring. Not to me. I think well-executed basketball of any style is a joy to watch. To me, when my team wins, it ain’t boring, and when we lose, it is : )
by blue kentucky girl on Sep 20, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Apparently thier restaurants are as bad as their football team
by BlowOutYourBlood on Sep 17, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions
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