The lady Wildcats got a big win up in Chicago last night versus DePaul. The game started out very badly for Kentucky, and they were down double-digits at one point in the first half. They came back and claimed a tough victory over a determined opponent to go 10-0 on the season.
Tweet of the Morning:
I HATE Kentucky, but yes, I would love to have one discussion where some idiot doesn't argue they're paying their players.
— Dillon Mulherin (@DillyMo5_O) December 13, 2013
Good luck with that.
Your Quickies:
Kentucky football
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Jon Toth named to the SEC All-Freshman team. Congratulations, Jon. Looking forward to big things from you next season.
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This is what I want to hear. We need Matt Elam so badly.
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More people watched Kentucky-Alabama this season than Kentucky-Louisville. Not that surprising to me — lots of Alabama fans out there.
Kentucky basketball
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Want tickets for the Kentucky-Louisville game? Better break your piggy bank...
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Lots of people with UK connections featured in a CBS Sports series, "Men of March," including John Calipari, Rick Pitino, and Billy Donovan. Roy Williams, Shaka Smart, and others are also said to be included.
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Julius Randle talks about life on the road, and wishes you a happy Christmas and New Year. Hat tip: Nation of Blue
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How Coach Cal and Ol' Roy look at things differently, but produce similar results.
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Willie Cauley-Stein says he won't be wearing any wedding dresses a la Dennis Rodman. I don't care if he wears a d-cup bra and hooker heels if he keeps getting 9 blocks and 8 rebounds a game.
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Roy Williams and Marcus Paige address the media about the Kentucky game.
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Sigh.
Other Kentucky sports
- Linnae Harper leads lady Wildcats to big win over DePaul on the road. I listened to some of this game, and it was a tough one for the Wildcats. They really feel the absence of DaNesha Stallworth.
Links posts
College football
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Ole Miss' Hugh Freeze gets a raise. Kentucky is still near the bottom in SEC coach's salaries.
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The Saban Watch continues. Texas partisans are now talking smack, like getting Ol' Nick wouldn't be that tough.
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It's better to be lucky AND good. Yes, indeed.
College basketball
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Jim Boeheim says that neither Julius Randle, Andrew Wiggins or Jabari Parker are good enough for an NBA team to "tank" for. I think he's probably right.
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NCAA releases results of new rule emphasis in terms of scoring, and it's up. But to me, it still seems that the officiating is allowing to much contact to the ball handler in some games.
Other sports news
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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist gets advice from Chris Douglas-Roberts, a childhood idol.
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Marquis Teague with some reality for Kentucky's young guys:
"You’ve been playing your whole life and then you have to get used to not playing as much or at all. That"s tough to deal with if you’ve been ‘that guy’ your whole life. It’s a huge adjustment."
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Archie Goodwin's defense is now his NBA calling card:
Goodwin’s points usually come in transition, often initiated by his own effort on defense. With that role in mind, the first-year player can think less about the mechanics of his game and simply focus on infusing energy while on the court.
Hat tip: Aaron's blog