The NCAA is trying desperately to defend its confidentiality  secrecy policy in dealings concerning rulings against it's member schools. The NCAA states that it's policy requires complete confidentiality secrecy  until a decision is made public by them. Sounds like more horseradish if you ask me.

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We're most likely bowl bound and now playing for prestige with two games to go in the season. Today we line up between the hedges against a Uga-less Georgia team operating without their best receiver, A.J. Green. Cobb is questionable with a shoulder injury but is such a competitor he'll insist on playing as much as possible. The game could turn into a wrestling match of running game vs running game which points to line play. Kentucky's front line (avg 307) will try to control Owens and Weston at the line and keep the linebackers, mainly Curran and Dent, at bay. Newton will have to keep an eye out for blitzing Houston from one side and Curran from the other in passing situations. Georgia's front line (avg 305) will be trying to open the holes for the running game that recently has featured Caleb King and Washaun Ealey. The depth of Georgia in impressive - lots of receivers and running backs able to step in but they are committed to Joe Cox at quarterback. 

The experts have Georgia favored by 9.5 and the under/over set at 51 points. Being the irrational fan that I am, I'll go with a close one for Kentucky at 20 - 17 to spoil Senior Day in Athens. What's your guess? 

There are 3 things I want to see the Cats  do -- get to 2000 wins before UNC, win the SEC and then the NCAA.

 I've seen no recent discussion about the 2000 wins record, but I just had the pleasure of watching UNC get thumped by Syracuse.

As I understand it, we need to get 12 wins before UNC gets 16. Is that correct? Someone -- who better than Forty ? -- please let me know. And then let's  roll.

For those that complain to Ken and Tru about the lack of football info on here, I have a suggestion for you.  START YOUR OWN BLOG.  I think it is safe to say that this blog was originally going to be about basketball and maybe, just maybe some football.  Since we started winning some at football, they have added more about the pigskin.  Maybe JL or Tru can let us know what the original intentions were.  I enjoy both UK BB and FB, but I do not think I have a right to complain what somebody puts on their free site.  It is Tru's blog, and it is all Tru's blog.  You don't see Tru or Ken writing articles about the baseball team, the golf team, or any other teams, do you?  So instead of complaining about the coverage or lack there of, or to much basketball coverage, there is a very simple solution, now isn't there?  It is not easy doing a daily blog at all.  We are fortunate to have Tru and Ken writing as much as they do.  It gets real old hearing the same old BS from a couple of you.  

So here's a question for you.  If UK were to ever run one of those half-time contests where a student gets to take a half-court shot to win a million dollars or some such, is he allowed to have some players on the floor to guard him to improve his chances of making it?  Just wondering.

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A friend and I just started a UK basketball blog/news site. We'll write features and news stories. We're working really hard on it. It's still in it's beginning stages, so there's not a lot there right now, but that should change soon. We're proud of it though, so please check it out:

http://ukcatscratches.blogspot.com.

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Cats vs South Florida?   Why not?

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Bearkats vs Wildcats boxscore

Is it just me or is Coach Cal using a very limited rotation this year...I really don't see how Liggins isn't getting more minutes. We are gonna have to get some of these bench guys more minutes before we get to the conference schedule...I'm really hoping some of you will comment on this, or offer your opinions on the topic...And Wall is dribbling too much. 6 turnovers a game against an opponent like Sam Houston is just not gonna cut it...a tough SEC defense would force 10 out of the kid...We're a long way from being a top five team...I don't think i'd put us in the top 25 right now.

Well, that Miami game was more exciting than I think most anyone not name John Calipari wanted to see.  The Cats now face an experienced Sam Houston St team which should prove to be another solid opponent and a good opportunity for the Cats to learn more about themselves.

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Peters named SEC's Defensive Lineman of the Week. Yay!

 

• The Cats of the gridiron became bowl-eligible with a big win at Vanderbilt last week. As far as venues go, if UK loses to both Georgia and Tennesse, it is likely they will travel to Shreveport for postseason play. One victory could mean Nashville's Music City Bowl, while a sweep may land them the Outback Bowl in Tampa.
• Cats D-tackle Corey Peters was named the SEC's Defensive Lineman of the Week for his performance, which included five tackles (1.5 for loss) and a quarterback pressure.
• Quarterback Mike Hartline had surgery on Tuesday to repair cartilage damage in his knee. Hartline was 2-6 for 10 yards in a limited role on Saturday. He was expected to miss the remainder of the season, but the procedure didn't actually reveal any damage to the cartilage. Rich Brooks is calling it a bone bruise instead, and is anticipating Hartline to be available for any bowl game.
• The SEC gauntlet is taking its toll on other key players for UK's Saturday tilt at Georgia. Randall Cobb was forced to leave practice early on Wednesday, and is now questionable becuase of a bruised shoulder. Georgia's got their own issues as well: star wideout A.J. Green will miss the contest, also with an injured shoulder. Green left the Bulldogs' game two weeks ago against Auburn, and missed last week's game vs. Tennessee Tech.
• Saturday's game will be televised from Athens in ESPN2, and kickoff is set for 7:45.
• UK's final home game vs. Tennessee has been picked up by ESPNU, and will kick off at 7:00 the night of November 28.
• John Wall for Heisman! Who's with me?

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