Thursday Quickies: Serving Others Edition

One of the things John Calipari teaches his teams at Kentucky is servant leadership, and that was on display yesterday as members of the basketball team volunteered with UK Athletics God’s Pantry Program to provide free lunches to elementary school students.

It is always refreshing to see players giving back in ways like this, and there are many other acts that athletes take part in where a camera doesn’t catch it. Luckily, a camera did catch this and it’s really awesome to see the players being involved.

Tweets of the Day

The Benny Snell for Heisman campaign made its way onto Around the Horn.

*Puts on helmet*

Your Quickies

Calipari visits RJ Hampton, to visit Oscar Tshiebwe next week - Kentucky Sports Radio

Visit season is in full swing, and the Kentucky coaches are keeping busy.

Tyler Herro one of 15 freshmen who can make an immediate impact - NCAA.com

Andy Katz had some nice praise for Herro. It was a bit surprising that Keldon Johnson didn’t make the list as well.

Inside the play: RPO Packaged Play - Kentucky Sports Radio

Adam Luckett breaks down Terry Wilson’s play.

Kentucky’s secondary helping young wide receiver group - Lexington Herald-Leader

Of Kentucky’s 13 scholarship wide receivers, nine are either freshmen or sophomores.

What can Kentucky expect from EJ Montgomery? - Courier Journal

Montgomery didn’t receive much playing time in the Bahamas due to a back injury, but it will be interesting to see how he fits into the Wildcats rotation.

John Schlarman honored by Orange Bowl Courage Award- UK Athletics

Schlarman was the first nominee of the season. The award is annually given to a player, coach or support person in college football who displays courage, on or off the field.

Mutual interest exists between Tyler Ulis and the Cleveland Cavaliers - Cats Pause

Currently 14/15 spots are already filled, so there’s no guarantee there will be any movement between Ulis and the Cavs in the immediate future.

Sue Bird and Seattle Storm cap long journey back to WNBA Championship - ESPN

Bird won her third championship as the Storm finished off the sweep in Game 3.

12 names to watch who could decide pennant races - ESPN

These are the guys who will fly under the radar but are set to make a big impact in the final stretch of the season.

Tennessee offering free tickets to Hurricane Florence evacuees - 247 Sports

A nice gesture by the Volunteers for people who have had their lives uprooted.

Investigative findings into Maryland OL Jordan McNair’s death to be released Sept. 21 - NBC Sports

An awful tragedy all around. Hopefully there will be some answers that come from this.

Russell Westbrook undergoes surgery to repair knee injury - Bleacher Report

It looks like Russ is going to miss the preseason and potentially the first couple games of the season.

Jon Gruden says there is a skunk in the Raiders locker room - Yahoo Sports

He hasn’t seen it yet, but you don’t have to see a skunk.