John Wall: The $25 Million Man (brother, can you spare a dime?);Billy Gillispie wants to coach again; Tom Izzo on the road to Cleveland?
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PrintYahoo! Sports tells us John Wall has just signed a $25 million endorsement deal with Reebok. Yikes! Hat Tip to the always alert a2d2.
Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo meets with his team to talk about his discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers -- Not looking good for Sparty.
Billy Gillispie talks about coaching again, among other things -- Hat Tip to the mighty, mighty Wild Weasel.
UKathletics.com reports on the six UK Bat Cats drafted in the MLB Draft.
The Lexington Herald-Leader's Jerry Tipton reports on UK Academic Progress Rates for the years 2006-2009.
The Courier-Journal's Rick Bozich tells us UK and Notre Dame will renew their rivalry, for one game at least, in a Big East vs. SEC doubleheader at U of L's KFC Yum! Center Freedom Hall. Playing Notre Dame ... that's how it should be.
Cat Scratches has video of basketball players Jon Hood and Josh Harrellson talking about their recent visit to China.
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925 APR Projects 50% Graduation Rate
So says the NCAA anyway.
Well, I have to confess, that looks better than I believed it would.
And makes the last semester’s gpa appear to be more of an abnormality than most folks thought as well. Maybe we really did just have a “glitch”. Either way, we are well ahead of the curve for Academic Progress.
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
i was not surprised...
the numbers include tubby’s last two years and BCG’s two years. you can say what you want about the on court performance but both coaches appeared to be on top of the academic side of things.
unfortunately, these numbers do not include the most recent year. not sure how the gpa figures in, but orton leaving without completing class will have an impact. however, from what i have read, it looks like if we can get back on track this year, we may have enough room to avoid any issues.
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Jun 9, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
GPA Doesn't Matter
If the player is eligible, UK get 2 points each semester (unless he transfers, then just 1).
by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 9, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
If they wanted to be real student/athletes...
They would go to Vandy…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
Just being sarcastic ABC-
It’s just that I have never known of any Tennessee fans at work, who were concerned about UT football players grades. We or I should say I, want the best of the best players, whether they are great students or not. Yes, I would love to have every kid be a model student/athlete, aka Patrick Patterson, but people like him are rare…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
i was wondering about that
Couldn’t figure out if the Vandy remark was sarcastic or not … and since it was … well played :)
Terrell Mitchell To UK—Finally
GA TE committed to Cats in 2009 but didn’t qualify now available for 2 years.
"There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness." --George Washington
Haven't Seen The Last Of Boogie.
DeMarcus Cousins mom, Monique, tells Larry Vaught that she and her son love The Commonwealth, UK and its fans. I think I can say unequivocally the feeling is mutual.
"There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness." --George Washington
Gillispie Update And Insight
Gillispie was not shy discussing the huge problem he brought upon himself in August 2009—he was guilty of DUI in Kentucky. "I made a mistake; it was a real bad decision. I can’t act like it didn’t happen. I should have known better. I have to deal with it and move on."
"There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness." --George Washington
Thanks WW!
…just wish the article would have included a picture! ;)
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 10, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I found one
j/k…all in good fun Tink.
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
Haha!
Had that one coming I guess. Well played, sir!
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 10, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I like this one a little better. :)
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 10, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Could He Be UK's "Daddy"?
Daddy Ugbede, the 2012 Nigerian Xavier Henry, has Cats near top of his list. More global recruiting.
"There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness." --George Washington
Not sure,
but people are talking about Dayton’s Brian Gregory as the next “mid-major” coach to jump into a power conference program (i.e. Tom Crean, Anthony Grant, Dana Altman, Darrin Horn, etc.).
by mrmondaynite on Jun 9, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Gregory Was Assistant At Mich St
So maybe he would.
by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 10, 2010 7:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Pet peeve - don't take it wrong way. Call it constructive criticism.
Misuse of “i.e.” and “e.g.” is one of the two most common writing mistakes I see.
i.e. = “that is”
e.g. = “for example”
Your parenthetical should be an “e.g.” – not an “i.e.”
When an associate hands me a brief with these misused and expects me to sign it, I give them heck, too.
FWIW, the other very common writing mistake that drives me nuts is when people use “myself” when they should use “me.” Myself is reflexive, i.e., only I can do something to “myself.” OTOH, others can do something to “me” but not to “myself.” E.g., “If you have any questions, please give myself a call.” This is incorrect; you can give “me” a call. Only I can give “myself” a call.
(Note how I used examplse of both “i.e.” and “e.g.” when discussing the other pet peeve. :)
I hear sports announces do the "myself" thing all the time.
“Calipari had Kenny Walker, Joe Hall and myself over for dinner the other night blah blah blah.” Auggghhh. You are paid to talk for a living.
Sorry about that. Been editing a lot of briefs lately.
Grammar lessons are always welcome when offered like this.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Glenn Logan on Jun 13, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he would have the option if the coach leaves
but don’t hold me to that
by bigbill992001 on Jun 10, 2010 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Not Mandatory
Up to school to release him from LOI.
by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 10, 2010 7:09 AM EDT up reply actions
25 mil and counting.......that young man is going to be verrrrrrrrrrrrrry rich..........
I AM THE CAT......The Cat In The Hat!!!
25 million
and he hasn’t signed an NBA contract yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And, people wonder why these kids don’t stay in school.
by bigbill992001 on Jun 10, 2010 2:50 AM EDT up reply actions
It kind of puts the finishing touches on the errors of the conspiracy theories surrounding Wall
Remember? Nike steered him to UK. He would sign with William Wesley as an agent and use LeBron’s marketing firm.
Now he has an agent not named WWW.
He is using a marketing group unaffiliated with his majesty.
He is now signed with Reebok.
So much for conspiracies. Not that it will matter the next time something like this comes up.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Speaking of staying in school
I ran across this tidbit while looking at Ohio State football site Bucknuts.com. I can’t vouch for the accuracy. Splicing Gene…From a Gene Smith speech of a little more than a week ago in a "private" conclave, he was asked if the Buckeyes would do more neutral site games like the Toledo game last year held in Cleveland. Smith said he recently got together with Dallas Cowboy honcho Jerry Jones and that Jones offered "a lot of money" to play a high-profile game in Cowboys Stadium. Smith said he considered it but "decided to pass". Never did say who we were supposed to play there (maybe SMU, who traditionally "decides to pass" on most downs?)
As interesting – and on an unrelated topic – someone from the crowd then assailed Smith about the “one and done” rule for prospective NBA-caliber college hoopsters. He said that he really had no idea how big of a problem it was going to be when it was instituted. He said that he felt that OSU and UCLA have been hurt the most by it, but that Matta has done such an incredible job of recruiting that OSU stayed competitive, regardless. Smith also said that he recently met with David Stern and Stern told him that in the last collective bargaining agreement, the players were fine with a two-year rule, but, the agents somehow got it pushed down to one. He said that he had no idea – up to that point – that the agents had that kind of power. But, Stern told him that in the next agreement he’s going to push for three years just so that he can settle for two years. Two years, Bucknuttters, changes everything about the dynamic of this sodden situation…
bill
I to expect some big changes in next NBA contract. That is the reason a lot of people expect a lockout. Both sides will fight to the end. Good Afternoon to you!
Happy Days are here again! Wildcat's have #1 recruiting class again!
Hopefully they will institute the rule
Only the NBA can solve that problem. It has led to declining play; as well as not renewing my Pacers tickets. It’s bad enough to watch grown men stand around; it’s even worse when the guy standing around isn’t even a polished COLLEGE player.
"all the way"
Good afternoon, Oldcat
As they say here “magandang hapon”. Actually we’re 12 hrs ahead, so it’s midnite here……….lol.
by bigbill992001 on Jun 10, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Portland State and Syracuse take hits from APR
Portland State banned from tournament and Syracuse loses 2 scholarships.
This is an informative read…
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/2010-06-09-academic-progress-rate-report_N.htm
No matter where you're at, there you are
West Va At 990 (APR)
Glad to see Huggs’ players doing well in classroom, too.
by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 10, 2010 7:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Question. If the Big 12 falls apart...
and Kansas moves to the Mountain West, let’s say, will that hurt their recruiting at all in basketball?
That's why Kansas, Louisville, and Cincinnatti
Will form a new conference USA (it could be called something else)along with Memphis, and others, to have a dominant basketball conference.
"all the way"
Colorado accepts to the Pac-10
Supposedly Texas will do the same very soon.
Looks like expansionpocolypse 2010 is happening.
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
As I mentioned earlier..
..someplace else, I’ve kind of been out of the loop lately, so if this has already been discussed at length, forgive the redundancy here, but are all these conference changes supposed to take effect for this upcoming season?
Like, will the Pac-10 be scheduling in conference games with like 20 schools and the Big 10 conference games will now include Nebraska playing Michigan, Minnesota, etc. for the 2010-2011 sports season?
2012 is the most likely start date
Or even later, this is just the begining. We are on the verge of the largest shift in college sports maybe of all time. The Pac-16 looks like a reality now, and that means the Big 10 and SEC are going to expand, which means the ACC is going to raid the Big East again.
And then maybe a new conference with Kansas, Louisville, Cincinnati, and the leftovers…
This is huge.
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
thanks.
Among many many other things, what a geographical nightmare. Texas traveling to Washington to play, and vice-versa? More travel expense, more missed school, I’m sure the list is endless. Yikes.
I used to know what schools were in each conference based on where they were located geographically; looks like I’ll have to throw that out the window and learn which schools are where all over again.
Andy Katz says Izzo leaning toward taking Cavs job
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
Folks, we are going
to have some huge conferences. I see the SEC, Big Televen Someteen, PAC10 and ACC all going to 16 teams. The money rush will be incredible the next couple of weeks as the dominoes continue to fall.
The TV networks are probably thinking “We’ve created a monster” while the bowl committees will simply go into shock trying to figure out the bowl affiliations. Between those above plus the Big East, 80 of the FBS schools will belong to just 5 conferences. There will be a lot of schools left out of the money grab that will never recover, particularly the Big 12 schools that don’t get invited to the party.
This is going to get ugly. I just hope the SEC can grab the likes of Texas and Georgia Tech. Notre Dame would be nice but it would be nice to keep some semblance of the SE in SEC.
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