Thursday Quickies: Bud Dupree Edition

Last night was a tough break for former Kentucky Wildcats star Bud Dupree.

Dupree, playing on a franchise tag for the Pittsburgh Steelers hoping to earn a big contract this offseason while playing a key role on a team that is a contender in the AFC, suffered a horrible-looking injury late in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens.

Dupree holds the second-most sacks for the Steelers with eight, only trailing TJ Watt who has nine. He also has two forced fumbles on the year.

Dupree and the Steelers had been unable to work out a contract extension prior to the season and with his performance this year, Dupree was likely to see a significant payday, either from the Steelers or another team if he hit the market.

Now, with the salary cap in the NFL likely going down due to restricted attendance for games and the injury, Dupree’s future has some question marks.

A fan favorite in the Bluegrass state, all of the Big Blue Nation is sending well-wishes to Bud on his recovery and look for him to bounce back in a big way!

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Prayers for a speedy recovery.

Quickies

Could Phil Hoskins return for a seventh season? - KSR

It doesn’t seem likely, but it could happen.

Jager Burton recognized as part of All-American bowl - Cats Pause

Can’t wait for this guy to get to campus.

Rhyne Howard set to make season debut - Herald Leader

With the suspension behind her, one of the nation’s top players is ready to hit the floor.

Murray State scores 173 points (!!!) in victory - Courier Journal

And only five three-pointers...

Benny Snell leads Steelers in rushing Wednesday - ESPN

That stiff arm though.

Winners and losers from Wall-Westbrook trade - Bleacher Report

Wall and Cousins: reunited

What we learned from CBB opening week - SI

Young teams need time to grow, of course.

Nearly nine percent of tested NBA players are positive - Yahoo

Only a few weeks until the start the season.