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Good morning BBN, happy Thursday! We are upon the time of Tent City, the party that celebrates getting tickets for Big Blue Madness.
There’s space to camp out, food, live events, and of course, tickets to Big Blue Madness.
Thursday night will be especially significant, as Calipari and the team will be on hand to hand out food and appear on “Tent City Live.”
Tweet of the day
The madness before Madness has begun.
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) September 28, 2016
The #BBMcampout is at 330 tents as of 6 a.m. Still plenty of space available. https://t.co/2re7UgEVfe pic.twitter.com/uFGtwT1TCC
Your quickies
Nick Saban talks about upcoming matchup against Kentucky - WTVQ
Saban acknowledges that Kentucky looked improved this past week, and that improvement will need to be accounted for.
The Cats are No. 2 in the rankings thanks to Calipari’s recruiting efforts, behind only Duke.
Kentucky coaches using new word to describe Boom Williams - Herald-Leader
Kentucky’s coaches are now describing him as mature, and Williams has talked about that maturation process.
Football practice report - Herald-Leader
Looking at defensive improvements, Mikel Horton’s exit, and other player updates.
Denzil Ware stepping up - Courier-Journal
Ware had a breakout performance in the win against South Carolina, and is eager for the matchup against Alabama.
Mark Stoops Q&A - Herald-Leader
Stoops talks Horton, Alabama’s defense and a freshman quarterback.
What to watch for in the SEC in Week 5 - ESPN
Saban and Stoops are reunited in a way you’ll never believe.
Other sports news
Mets’ Tim Tebow homers in first professional at-bat - USA Today
Tim Tebow’s professional career couldn’t have started any better.
Texans place JJ Watt on injured reserve - USA Today
Watt is out until at least December, a big blow to a Texans’ defensive line that has been impressive this season.
Cubs reward Theo Epstein for his rebuild efforts - USA Today
Epstein gets a five year extension for his ability to turn the Cubs around so quickly.
Seahawks sign C.J. Spiller - ESPN
The Seahawks were in need of a healthy running back, so they’re signing Spiller to a one-year deal.
Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett have both announced their retirements - Fox 13
Two of the biggest Celtics stars in their 2008 championship run have called it quits on legendary careers.
Red Sox clinch AL East - Yahoo! Sports
This Sox got their third AL East title in 10 years after after the Baltimore Orioles beat the Blue Jays.
Other news
Blackberry has finally exited the smartphone manufacturing business - Forbes
It’s about time; I can’t remember the last time I saw a Blackberry.
Samsung’s self-destructing washing machines are latest woe - USA Today
It’s been a rough period of time for Samsung, as they have yet another product destroying itself.