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Tayshaun Prince
Here's a good argument for Tay's all star candidacy. A good read.

Kinda wierd how I start this post out with a TP story again.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 10, 2008 3:52 PM EDT   0 recs

Funny
That is funny how it works out.  But you forgot to include the link!

by chirop1 on Mar 10, 2008 9:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

My bad
My bad man. Here you go.

http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/langlois_blog_080310.html

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 11, 2008 10:02 AM EDT   0 recs

with galloway...
...signing with UK now, what is our scholarship situation for next year? was that our last one? i thought it was, but i'm still hearing things about scotty hopson or various big men.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 11, 2008 10:38 AM EDT   0 recs

San Diego
winning their conference makes me smile :)

by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 11, 2008 10:59 AM EDT   0 recs

This has nothing to do with
UK basketball in any way but I thought others might find this article interesting. It deals with scholarships in the nonrevenue sports.

Here is the link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/11/sports/11coaches.html?th&emc=th

by bluecrip on Mar 11, 2008 11:50 AM EDT   0 recs

Dumb Question
On the chart displaying the "All SEC" teams, why dont any of the Kentucky players have a position listed?

by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 11, 2008 2:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

not sure about that, but...
I do know Coach Gillispie has said he doesn't like to put positions in for players, doesn't want to limit them to a specific position...

Really I have no idea, just a suggestion.

by BigSkyCat on Mar 11, 2008 2:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Screw what I leared in Kindergarten!
This sharing stuff makes me sick. Somebody in the SEC needs to man-up and give these awards to the most deserving person and stop copping out by naming co-winners. There are no ties in American sports!
http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joingroup ID: 10939 password: wildcats08

by TrickyD26 on Mar 11, 2008 2:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

unless
it's major league baseball's all-star game. :)
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 11, 2008 3:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

What would you suggest?
Since the decision is made by a panel of voters, what would be your suggestion?  Considering its Pearl, I'd say no-holds-barred wrestling it out.

I'd kill for a great armwrestling competition.  I can just see Billy Clyde turning his trucker hat backwards just before he takes Pearl "Over The Top."

by chirop1 on Mar 11, 2008 3:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

My solution is simple...
face to face, battle-style "yo mama" jokes. Have any of you seen the NHL commerical with Ryan Miller and another doing this? Awesome idea! This would solve all our our problems, imagine PPat against Calathes' mama. If that poor boy looks that way, imagine her...
http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joingroup ID: 10939 password: wildcats08

by TrickyD26 on Mar 11, 2008 3:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

True, but it made Selig look like an idiot.
http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joingroup ID: 10939 password: wildcats08

by TrickyD26 on Mar 11, 2008 3:09 PM EDT   0 recs

Calathes's Mama
Did you get a good look at Calathes on CBS last Sunday?  Yo mama
jokes with Calathes for PP would be like shootin fish in a barrel.

Congrats to BCG!!

Kentucky is College Basketball.

by oregonblue on Mar 11, 2008 8:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Seth Davis
I don't think we've got any Seth Davis fans here, but he says Kentucky is dancing even with a first-game loss in the SEC tourney. This is one time I hope he's right.

by Acdixon on Mar 11, 2008 8:16 PM EDT   0 recs

ALL SEC first team
I would have switched Crawford and Bradley on the SEC 1st and 2nd teams.  Just an opinion, and not really a strong one.

I do not understand Lucas being all-sec first team frosh; to me he was a very irrelevant player and very poor on defense.

PP and Calathes sharing FOY made sense as did the shared coaches of the year; all in all it looks like the SEC got it right.

Is there a most improved player award?  Can you say Perry Stevenson?  I once posted I hope he makes me eat my words that he was only posting #s due to PP; I am choking on those words.  His monster game against Florida proved he belongs and is capable of being a star.

I do believe PP was instrumental in Perry's improved play.  However, he is doing it on his own now.  More importantly, Perry.. and I can't believe I am going to type this.. Perry is going to make PP a better player next year.  

by BeatUL on Mar 12, 2008 7:25 AM EDT   0 recs

RE: Lucas
I certainly wouldn't put Lucas up there with PPat and Calathes... but I don't know who else in the league I'd put on the team over him.  Hell, they've got almost 20 guys on there already it seems like.  

by chirop1 on Mar 12, 2008 9:23 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

kentucky.com
wtf is up with kentucky.com requiring a registration to view articles now. What is this the New York Times?

I have enough logins on the interweb I don't  need this crap. They are probably just trying to force people to subscribe to the actual paper. :|

by blueninja on Mar 12, 2008 3:48 PM EDT   0 recs

Can anyone 'splain to me
why Arizona has an RPI rating of 29? Yes, they played a tough schedule but they lost to most of those teams! AZ is 18-13 overall, 5-9 against top 50 and only 12-13 against top 150. Compare this to the Cats who are 18-11 and 12-11 against top 150 and yet we are ranked 48th, 19 places behind them?
Stinky Blue

by Stinky Blue on Mar 12, 2008 4:45 PM EDT   0 recs

Great story by Wetzel.
This should be sent to every a-hole that either wrote about or responded to blogs saying pearl was screwed/robbed.  While I conceed he has done an impressive job making ut's mens team respectable in the SEC in a short time, in no way did he overcome the obstacles BCG did this year.  Fighting injuries, attitudes, and a defection all while trying to install a new system are challenges where lesser coaches would wilt.  Oh and by the way he did this with the eyes of the countries most demanding fanbase focused squarely on him.  Anyone else want to take a shot at that?  

P.S.  Anyone who fails to realize that BCG way out coached pearl in their meeting down in Knoxville is delusional.

by wldcatsfreak on Mar 12, 2008 6:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

john stewart
that was a good article to remember a young kid taken before his time. was surprised they didn't mention that on what would have been his senior day as a wildcat, tubby brought his parents out and they announced his name. i think he even gave them a jersey like all the seniors get. i thought that was one the coolest moments, not only at a senior day, i've ever heard of. would have loved to have seen that scene.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 12, 2008 6:46 PM EDT   0 recs

Another Possible UK Recruit (From ESPN Scouts)
Mar. 11
Clark Stepp, PG
Pippa Passes, KY
Class: 2008
June Buchanan School

Position Rank: 156

Clark Stepp attends UK-UF game
Senior guard Clark Stepp went on an official visit to Kentucky on Sunday to watch the Wildcats take on Florida, the Louisville Courier-Journal reports. The 6-foot-4 Stepp recently became the first player in state history to surpass 3,000 points and 1,000 assists in his career. Other schools interested in the Kentucky native are Mississippi State, Western Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, and Morehead State.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 12, 2008 7:18 PM EDT   0 recs

Clark Stepp
comes from a great family.  His dad and two uncles all led the State in scoring in high school.

Ervin Stepp (his uncle) averaged over 50 points a game one season.  His uncles Ervin and Jimm went on to play at EKU where is was actually Jimm that shined more (I believe Jimm Stepp was in the top 5 in free throw % as a senior at EKU; obscure but cool for him).  Ervin was recruited by Joe B. but when he had knee troubles UK backed off.

by BeatUL on Mar 13, 2008 8:56 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

National CoY
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3290729

Apparently, just because you aren't even recognized as the best coach in your conference doesn't mean that you can't be national coach of the year.  Pearl, Calipari, Painter from Purdue, and the coach of Drake are the four finalists for National Coach of the Year.

Makes me want to puke.

by chirop1 on Mar 13, 2008 8:04 AM EDT   0 recs

Keno Davis...
is the Coach for Drake and easily deserves CoY. His Bulldogs were picked to finish 9th in the conference and started TWO walk-ons. They finished 28-4 and ranked in the top 20 and an NCAA bid.
Stinky Blue

by Stinky Blue on Mar 13, 2008 5:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

If I had a vote....
...it would be a very tough decision between Matt Painter and Keno Davis.

by Ken Howlett on Mar 13, 2008 6:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

My Pick
I failed to mention what I would have picked there...  I'd go with Painter and then the Drake coach (Keno Davis).  There's no way I would have even considered Calipari for coach of the year.  Pearl I can sort of get on board with... but I firmly believe there are better coaching jobs out there this year.

by chirop1 on Mar 13, 2008 8:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

"Where is ESPN Quality Control"
Once again Bilas slights UK.

What is his problem?

by Ken Howlett on Mar 13, 2008 11:47 AM EDT   0 recs

Pearl v. Gillispie
Short Post:

NO comparison between the two. One is a Barnum & Bailey reject who will never see a FF, except from the stands.

The other is a driven, born for the job, Hall of Famer in waiting.

UT fans are proving once again they should stick to football, The Midget Chesney, and recruiting felons for their pigskin team.

by Ken Howlett on Mar 13, 2008 11:55 AM EDT   0 recs

Yeah ...
I don't know what to make of it right now.

That is too bad for the kid.  With that said, we surely can't be talking about more than a couple of hundred dollars here, which looks like petty theft to me.  He isn't likely to do any jail time unless he has a record, and if he does, it wouldn't be more than a few months, I would think.

But what is a bit strange is that there was an indictment issued by a grand jury.  Usually, something like that would be investigated by the police and Carter arrested on an information rather than an indictment.  The fact that there is an indictment makes this look a bit more sinister than the facts seem to support, prima facia.

Theft by deception at $300 or less is a class A misdemeanor.  Above that, it is a class D felony.  

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 14, 2008 4:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought the same thing
Indictment?

Must not be much going on in Georgetown.

by Ken Howlett on Mar 14, 2008 5:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I heard
that the money was more substantial - like over a thousand.  Now that is just hearsay, but I guess time will tell.  The whole situation just has to be embarrassing for Jared.  

by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 17, 2008 8:37 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nevermind
I just saw your post on this.  Wow.

by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 17, 2008 8:44 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Bilas and crap opinions
I love this site. I will always love this site.

We see things differently even when looking at the same things, we see different things and we all have opinions.

Just a little support for the Bilas bias I have. One only has to google the topic and the pages roll.

 (I listed insider comments that were on google).
http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3281220&searchName=bilas_jay

http://www.wildcatfanreport.com/?p=367

http://logelevel.com/2008/03/07/jay-bilas-brings-the-pain-part-ii/

http://www.catszone.net/shootindex.html

Even at Syracuse: http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=185&f=2825&t=2209692&sto=pagestart#s=185&f=2825&t =2209692

Anyway. Opinions are important and when presented in civil ways (maybe hate was over the line) they should be tolerated. I don't want to speak for others but crap certainly was an unexpected word. I did not come back and disagree with the positive Bilas opinions offered in disagreement with my view. I just assumed those persons felt differently, thought differently or saw different comments.

As I said I love this page.  

by CAWebb on Mar 17, 2008 3:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Well ...
your opinions are welcome.

I don't love Bilas, but I do think he is pretty fair overall.  He was just wrong about Kentucky, and from what I see, he still is.

As for Syracuse fans, who can really blame them for thinking they were robbed?  They are fans.  If UK had not made it, we would be saying very much the same thing in reverse.

My opinion is that Kentucky deserved to get in based on their last 12 games, and others didn't for the same reason.  Bilas and others think the last game argument is bogus and shouldn't be considered.  I disagree, and the committee does, too.  And in the end, what the committee thinks is import is what is important, because they get to make the call.  You, me, Bilas and all the Syracuse fans in the country have exactly the same input into the committee's decisions.

Zero.

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 17, 2008 6:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Pitino
Pitino said during his call in show last night that the Bradley collision near the end of the UGA game should have been a foul.

Not that I like Ricky P all that much anymore but my outrage at the non call is now a little more validated.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 18, 2008 9:48 AM EDT   0 recs

Heh ...
as I said, when Pitino was at UK, it was called against us many times.  Many.

Fair is fair.

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 18, 2008 10:16 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Pitino
I don't think Pitino dislikes UK. UK fans, for the most part, don't like him. (I know I'm not revealing some hidden truth to you)

Besides, if one possesses sight, it is obvious a foul was committed. Anyone who states otherwise looks a bit foolish.

So Rick saying a foul was committed is nothing more than him stating the obvious.

But as you note, him even speaking about it makes one feel a bit better about him. Well....maybe not:)

by Ken Howlett on Mar 18, 2008 11:20 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Billy D - Overreacting or justified?
Donovan kicks NIT-bound Gators out of $12 million practice facility

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3298503

Seems a little harsh, but I don't doubt that he's made his point.

by BlueInNash on Mar 18, 2008 11:20 AM EDT   0 recs

Billy and the Boys
How does this work...did Billy and the Boys leave yesterday for the West Coast? Did someone feel compelled to make them attend classes yesterday?
How much time do they get to acclimate before tip off on Thursday?
...just curious

by cat woman on Mar 18, 2008 12:02 PM EDT   0 recs

never mind
I just saw on the UK website that the team leaves today (Tuesday) for Anaheim.

by cat woman on Mar 18, 2008 12:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Jasper makes "All-Glue Guy Team"
Just noticed that Seth Davis showed some love for DJ by including him on his "All Glue Guy" team: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/seth_davis/03/18/glue.guys/index.html?eref=si_ncaab. Past UK honorees include Gerald Fitch and Chuck Hayes.

by Acdixon on Mar 18, 2008 4:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Congrats all around.....
Job well done Mr. Jasper, you deserve all the accolades thrown your way.

Also, kudos to Travis Ford and company on their first round win in the NIT.

by wldcatsfreak on Mar 18, 2008 10:27 PM EDT   0 recs

Just a note to Tru
I have been reading this blog and also Trekker over on LHL Discussion board for several months.He is anon, but seems to be actively involved in HS coaching, even though he has a lot of knowledge about UK basketball.  I think some on the board know who he is, I do not, but makes no difference...love his posts as I do yours!..Are you one and the same?...so much basketball knowledge!
You go back a ways as does Trekker...lol...anyway I Love SOB

by kykat51 on Mar 18, 2008 10:50 PM EDT   0 recs

Nope ...
I do occasionally read stuff over there, but I am not he.  I have way too much to do posting stuff over here to do more than occasional short comments elsewhere.

I'm glad you like the site, and thanks for reading.  Glad you took the time to comment.

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 18, 2008 11:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

GO BIG BLUE!
Forget Catlanta!...it is another day!

by kykat51 on Mar 18, 2008 11:07 PM EDT   0 recs

HAHA
Best part of the KSR West preview (other than the hilarious photo of young Kevin Love humping Kyle Singler) -

"Expect Dave Bliss to show up drunk at a Middlesboro High School Homecoming game sometime this week and try to make out with the Homecoming Queen in honor of our man Lee."

I really can't stand Mr. Bliss. Really. That guy is approaching Laettner status with me.

by blbskue on Mar 19, 2008 9:06 AM EDT   0 recs

Horn to USC
Tru,

Looks like our alma mater just became a stepping stone again:

http://feeds.sportsline.com/~r/cbssportsline/cb_news/~3/261399772/rss

by Acdixon on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeah ...
I heard that.

Oh well.  It is one heck of a jump from $150K/yr to $750K/yr.

If that is as competitive as Western can be salary-wise, I suppose they should just maintain a long list of promising young assistant coaches.

:-)

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 31, 2008 3:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nothings official yet, but...
...it doesn't look good for WKU or Horn.

I certainly thought he would stick around a bit longer, but I suppose I give him too much credit.

This is a lateral move at best, except for the compensation.

Like Willard and Felton before him he had a terrific opportunity to build a great program in BG, but money seems to blind even the most intelligent of us.

by Ken Howlett on Mar 31, 2008 4:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Also...
.....Selig hasn't talked to Horn since Saturday. (as of 11:00 am CDT Monday)--That's not good, and fairly classless.

The 150k is Horn's base, not his total compensation package.

by Ken Howlett on Mar 31, 2008 4:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Shows what I know
I wrote on another thread yesterday that no university would be interested in Larry Brown because of his checkered past with the Infractions Committee, but lo and behold Providence contacted him about their opening.

Why would Travis Ford leave UMass for Providence? Building a consistent winner at UMass is much easier than going to a bottom 4 Big East school. Of course, building a power at Providence carries with it a huge payoff as evidenced by our friend Mr. Pitino. But at the same time it seems I remember one John Calipari building a pretty good reputation at UMass. Speaking of Calipari, I read yesterday, somewhere, that Calipari may have an interest in coaching the Knicks. He is good friends with newly appointed GM Donnie Walsh. Talk about your yardstick for intelligence.

I was surprised that Ford took his name out of the running for the LSU job. He must have a very good reason, but I sure don't know what it could be.

The coaching carousel is certainly fun to monitor. As long as Clyde isn't involved.

by Ken Howlett on Apr 9, 2008 2:56 PM EDT   0 recs

Trent Johnson
He certainly did a good job at Neveda and Stanford.

by Ken Howlett on Apr 9, 2008 3:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Johnson...
would be a good hire for the tigers.  

Bennet Jr. must really love Wash St., that's two  better (higher profile) jobs he has said no thanks to in indiana and lsu to remain in the pacific northwest.

by wldcatsfreak on Apr 9, 2008 4:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He's a lumber jack at heart...
....I'm sure WSU sweetened the pot for him, but it's still refreshing to see a coach remain loyal to the school that gave him his big opportunity. (Is that a Beach Boys song?)

As long as he stays away from the southeast, and continues to give UCLA a run for their money, he's okay in my book....plus he's a great singer.

by Ken Howlett on Apr 9, 2008 5:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Scary, troubling, ahh hell obsessive compulsive...
...I was just reviewing my previous posts on a particluar issue, and decided to see how many posts I have made.

Since August 14 '07, I have posted 1,171 times.

Uh, does he need a hobby?

It's all Tru's fault.....

by Ken Howlett on Apr 9, 2008 10:36 PM EDT   0 recs

A little extra time on your hands? ;)
A respectable 221 going back to 3/08/2007 for me.

To bad no stats are kept for # of times one checks to see if anyone has posted anything new.

by wldcatsfreak on Apr 9, 2008 11:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Anyone know...
the going rate on group therapy for compulsive disorders?

by wldcatsfreak on Apr 9, 2008 11:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

totals?
how'd you guys find your totals? i can find how many times i commented on an individual post, but that's it.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Apr 10, 2008 1:22 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Totals
Go to "UKWildCatFanatic's Page", click on "Comments", up will pop your most recents comments, scroll to the bottom of the page and see "next page", click on that and it will take you to your next 30 or so comments--repeat the process until you come to your first set of comments.(All comments are numbered)

Hope this helps.

by Ken Howlett on Apr 10, 2008 2:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Top Active Coaches
Interesting list.

Roy Williams as the "Top Active Coach" is laughable. He can certainly recruit, which is a part of coaching, but his game coaching isn't the greatest in the world, in my opinion. With the talent he has accumulated, especially at KU, he should hve more FF's and National Titles.

Although, I do appreciate the Kansas choke job in '98 which opened the door for UK to win #7.

My opinion:

Tubby is too low, Rick is about right....15 years ago, Dixon is too low, Few too low, Gillispie too low, Donovan too high. Olson too high.

Where's Stallings? Stansbury is awfully good. Mike Andersen at Missouri is a very good coach(formerly of UAB), no Tony Bennett?

One could debate the list, and who should be on or off, and their placement, for days.

Thanks for the link.
 

by Ken Howlett on Apr 10, 2008 3:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd Put K Ahead Of Roy
But both are Top 5 for sure.

Few and Gillsipie have to win NCAA games to move up. Both have so-so NCAA tourney numbers so far.

Olson definitely slipping as he nears retirement. Pitino somewhat but not like Lute has (slipped).

Tubby in 10 to 15 range is about right. He's #12 among active coaches in W-L (%) record and #11 in W-L (%) record in NCAA tourney games.

by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 11, 2008 10:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Off the subject
But from reading all the threads on this site, I get a feeling that many of us go back some years...

if you want to listen to some free oldies, go to..
http://www.tropicalglen.com/
will entertain you all day long while surfing for UK news and reading ASOB.

and does not slow down your connection!

by kykat51 on Apr 10, 2008 10:32 PM EDT   0 recs

Hey Forty Year!
songs from the 50's for ya!...as I was just a babe back then, but I loved listening to my parents dancing music as I got older...they loved the Boogie Woogie music...danced with my Dad before he died with cancer...Great Dancer!

by kykat51 on Apr 10, 2008 10:59 PM EDT   0 recs

I Was Born In 1951
But I do enjoy the 40's Big Band Music.

by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 11, 2008 10:19 PM EDT   0 recs

worst FT shooting forms
#1 is former cat chuck hayes.

http://www.mychillpill.net/2008/03/top-7-worst-free-throw-forms/

is this how he shot them at UK? if he did, i clearly blocked it out completely.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Apr 15, 2008 12:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Are you kidding???
Why does it look like he has never shot a free throw before in his life?

by kentuckygirl0724 on Apr 15, 2008 12:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i have no idea...
there's like half a dozen hitches in that shot...i have never seen a shot that disjointed.

and what's with him sliding his foot forward. i've never seen anyone movie their feet when shooting FTs...i kept thinking he was going to fall forward.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Apr 15, 2008 3:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I think the best part was
the look on Allen Iverson's (I think it was him anyway)face.  HILARIOUS!

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