Kentucky’s non-conference schedule is a very good one this year, and most pundits consider it "stacked" or "tough." I do, as well. There are potentially as many as five top 25 teams on that slate.
Tweet of the Morning:
ESPN has extended media rights agreement with SEC through 2034. ESPN exec basically trash-talking competitors.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_CJ) May 2, 2013
Wow! More on this soon.
Your Quickies:
Kentucky football
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Fant Interview: Looks like he might get some offers after he camps (Hank). Kentucky Blue Sports News
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So, our crappy basketball season and other stuff is a result of a curse? #2 Choir team? (Hank)
From what meth-addled Cardinal brain did this nonsense emerge? (Glenn) The Stoops Curse -
Ashley Lowery interview with Larry Vaught. (Hank) Danville Advocate-Messenger
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Vaught interviews Chuck Smith’s son at South Warren regarding Adrian Middleton who has picked up a UK offer. (Hank) VVaughtsViews
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2014 cornerback Von Davis is shocked by UK offer. Is that a good thing? VaughtsViews
Kentucky basketball
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Two elite teams? I count three – North Carolina, Michigan St. and Louisville. Not to mention Baylor, which, while not elite, is in most people’s top 25 next year. CBS
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Boise State is going to be tough next year, and may wind up in many top 25’s as well. Idaho Press
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Unlike Jeff Goodman, Jeff Eisenberg has a clue about the teams on Kentucky’s schedule next season:
With three marquee games instead of two and a home slate that features much stronger mid-major foes, it’s clear Calipari sought to build a schedule that will boost Kentucky’s RPI this season. The Wildcats missed the NCAA tournament last season partially because a modest non-conference schedule and a woeful SEC gave them many more chances for bad losses than quality wins.
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Emmanuael Mudiay is a Calipari-type point guard. I’d really like to get him, and I think we have to be considered a favorite. Courier-Journal
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For Florida St. to get Wiggins would be huge for them, but it wouldn’t turn them into a contender. Rant Sports
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Kentucky stacks nonconference slate ESPN
Other UK sports
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Bat Cats have a big series against Arkansas this weekend at home. They really need to win this series at least. UKAthletics.com
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Softball takes on the national champion Alabama Crimson Tide this weekend UKAthletics.com
Links posts
- Thursday Wildcat Links Tom Leach
College football
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I haven’t linked the Curious Index for a while. This is a good one. EDSBS
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What a memory Peyton Manning has! Yahoo!
College basketball
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Just shut up, NCAA. Seriously. We don’t want to hear this pap. ESPN
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Could Greg McDermott be forced to walk on at Creighton next year? That’s just… bizarre. Can you imagine having a walk-on as a Player of the Year candidate? Play for the Garden
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You just knew there had to be towel-chewing.NBC
Other sports news
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Rick Pitino has a horse in the Kentucky Derby Saturday. Good for him, and good luck to him, but my question is, will he be getting another tattoo if his horse wins? USA Today
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Anthony Davis second in Rookie of the Year voting. KSR