Big Blue Linkapalooza: Jim Calhoun Edition
by Glenn Logan on Feb 22, 2011 3:30 PM EST
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PrintSeems that Jim Calhoun is about to be named as a responsible person for some of the shenanigans that the University of Connecticut has been accused of.
In other news, there is plenty of bracketology and SEC-ology in this edition of the Linkapalooza. On with the links!
- Kentucky basketball fan reaction: John Calipari, recruiting machine and great head coach :: Rivals.com
- College Basketball Rankings: Duke Tops ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Poll :: SBNation.com
- Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting - Ask the experts: Top overachievers
More after the jump.
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From the Pressbox: Tom Leach's take on UK's close games
Good stuff from Tom Leach. -
Source: UConn won't be banned from postseason :: SI.com
The NCAA has scheduled an afternoon conference call to discuss the findings of its investigation that began in March 2009. The inquiry stems from a report by Yahoo! Sports saying a former team manager helped guide recruit Nate Miles to Connecticut.
I'm sure this is good news for Jim Calhoun.
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NCAA Shocker! Slap On The Wrist For Cheating UConn :: Casual Hoya
Heh. Well, if Calhoun is happy, the CasualHoya isn't. At all. -
Vols’s issues right now are on ‘everybody’ :: Beyond the Arc
What's wrong with the Vols? They can't put the ball in the basket -- from anywhere. They aren't going to the line, which means they are settling for jump shots -- which they are missing. -
Report: Calhoun to be cited by infractions committee :: The UConn Blog
So says ESPN's Andy Katz, who, citing a source, reports the committee will cite Calhoun for "failing to create an atmosphere of compliance" when it finally releases its ruling on alleged recruiting violations on a conference call today at 3 p.m. ET.
You mean this is Jim Calhoun joining Roy Williams, Rick Pitino and soon-to-be Bruce Pearl as named NCAA violators? The list that everyone not in Kentucky seems to think Calipari is on, but isn't?
I don't wish Calhoun or UConn ill, but this is just incredibly droll.
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Source: Steve Brown a Candidate for Titans Job
I don't think Steve Brown took too kindly to being demoted. -
Patterson on ovation, NBA, future :: Vaught's Views
Right up there with Chuck Hayes as one of my all-time favorite 'Cats. -
Bracketology: Duke Doesn't Get NCAA Tournament One-Seed Despite No. 1 Ranking :: SBNation.com
Kentucky still at a 5. -
Pomeroy Bracketology: Down the Stretch They Come :: Blogger So Dear
And here is some Kenpom-based bracketology with UK at a 4. -
SEC Hoops Power Poll Mid-Season Roundtable Answers :: Garnet And Black Attack
I'll be doing one of these soon as well, but GABA has some interesting answers. -
"I didn't want the game to be one where I had to go put players back in the game or anything like that," Calipari said on Monday's Southeastern Conference coaches' teleconference. "I'm working on psyche here, too, now."
Ban the fear of losing, Coach Cal!
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Calhoun suspended for 3 games.......next year
Jim Tressel approves…..
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
Matt David (Rivals Article) On UK 1st round NBA Draft Choices
UK had 6 – 1st round NBA picks (Mashburn, Walker, Delk, McCarty, Mercer, Anderson) in 8 years under Pitino.
UK had 5 – 1st round NBA picks (Mohammed, Padgett, Magloire, Prince, Rondo) in 10 years under Tubby.
UK had 0 – 1st round NBA picks in 2 years under Gillispie.
UK had 5 – 1st round NBA picks (Wall, Cousins, Bledsoe, Patterson, Orton) in 1 year under Calipari.
I think Matt David may not remember the Pitino years exactly as they occurred. But CLEARLY Calipari is better than any UK coach but (maybe) Rupp at developing NBA players.
by FortyYearCatFan on Feb 22, 2011 4:19 PM EST reply actions
Developing is a question
Recruiting them is not. When you’re with a kid for one year it’s extremely questionable what all “development” really can happen, and anybody will agree that, typically, there’s very, very little development in the one-and-done players during their time in college.
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That's (333333jorkland)^2 and $$$$$$$$immons to you, chump.
I'm not sure I agree.
With last year, I’d argue that Cousins and Bledsoe both developed in a big way under Calipari. Wall only a little, but he didn’t need to develop much. Patterson also improved his game significantly in his one year under Calipari. Out of that NBA class, Orton is really the only one that didn’t develop at all.
We’ll see what happens with this class, as far as who ends up a one-and-done, but I think Knight, Lamb, and Jones have all come a long way thus far into the season. Knight has become a better leader and distributor, Lamb has improved his jump shot, slashing ability, and ball handling, and Jones has become less selfish, more under control, and generally plays smarter.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Development Is More 2-3 Year Thing
Those who played 1 year for a coach (Derrick Rose or Tyreke Evans, for EG) already had what it takes to play in NBA and be a star.
by FortyYearCatFan on Feb 23, 2011 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks, bobo
I was pulling for you last night.
"SPORTS"--Not interested----"CATS"--Pull up a chair,I've got all night.
Decision on Calhoun good or bad news for Pearl.?
At first glance it looks as if Pearl should get off relatively easy based on today’s NCAA decision. Calhoun sits out the first three games of the Big East season, next year. Pearl has already sat out 8 and recruiting has also been cut (similar to UConn).
The difference though is that Pearl lied, coming clean only after the cat was out of the bag. And he wears orange suits.
I hear the decision should come later this week.
No matter where you're at, there you are
Fanhouse article by David Steele
is worth reading. He is outraged at the mild slap on the wrist that Calhoun got. He cites the treatment of athletes such as Josh Selby, John Wall and (sort of) Enes Kanter as being disproportionate to what Calhoun received.
I woke up feeling BLUE this morning. It's gonna be a great day.
It IS a slap on the wrist,
but then, we certainly can’t stain part of the basketball powerhouse known as the Big East. Ridiculous.
Don't take life too seriously; no one gets out alive.
Think the NCAA consulted with Bristol, CT
On the UConn “punishment?”
Bristol is, of course, headquarters of ESPN
Doubtful
But I will say Calhoun’s punishment is a slap on the wrist….by a very wet noodle. Ridiculous.
by maysvilleblue on Feb 22, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Has the KY Derby Festival game ever been without a top UK recruit?
I really have no idea.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
I can't blame
the UK recruits for going to the all star games of their choice. And the high profiles of the Jordan Classic and McDonalds game will be great for UK recruiting. Quit thinking local and start thinking national folks.
I woke up feeling BLUE this morning. It's gonna be a great day.
Agreed. On so many levels, this is a good thing for our players.
Proud member of the Big Blue Nation - Let's Go Cats!!!
Derby Classic
has simply not done its job in promoting its game. I remember years ago when the Derby Festival Classic was one of the biggest all-star games luring the top flight talent. Then McDonald’s got involved, then Jordan. If the Derby Classic wants to stay relevant, they will need to get a big sponsor and one today’s players can relate to. LeBron?
Am I supposed to be feeling badly for Steve Brown?
‘Cause to be blunt, I’m not going to be sorry if he leaves. I’ll have to retire my “Can we please buy some tackling dummies?!?” joke, but it’ll be well worth it if our defense turns around next year.
Just my $.02
Proud member of the Big Blue Nation - Let's Go Cats!!!
Well the Vol's did us a favor last night
And they played very well in the second half. They did something we couldn’t and that was hold Jenkins to just 1-6 from the three and a total of 11 points. This was an amazing defensive game by the Vols and creating 15 steals was awesome. Interesting stats from the game: The Vol’s shot 13% from the three and held Vandy to 19%. Both teams shot just 38.6% overall from the field. This was strickly a defensive game played by both teams and the Vol’s just 9 points better.
I’m just giving the Devil his due…!
A man is nothing more than a summation of his scars!
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