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Anthony Davis leads Team USA to another FIBA World Cup victory over New Zealand. Remember how Davis could barely get into the games during the 2012 Olympics? Isn’t it amazing what a couple of years of development will do?
Tweet of the Morning
ICYMI: Kentucky’s in-home with 2015 coveted big Stephen Zimmerman (@BIGG_ZIMM) has been set for September 13.
— Chip Miller (@UKBIGBLUENATION) September 3, 2014
I’d really like to land this kid. His middle name is "versatile."
Your Quickies:
Kentucky football
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Ira Combs calls Saturday’s game a "major step forward in the rebuilding process." I’d love to believe that as well, but it’s hard for me to place the rout of an FCS team in that category. I do get what he’s saying, but calling that victory a "major" anything seems like a bit of an overstatement to me.
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Mike Douglas thinks the defensive line will get better. I do as well, I’m a bit more concerned about the linebacking corps right now.
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Kentucky received a $4 million dollar donation for the new football practice facility.
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Will Steven Borden be the answer at tight end? He looked pretty good on Saturday. I’d say the job is his to lose.
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Blake Bone is as proud of the block he made on Patrick Towles touchdown scramble as he is for the TD he scored himself on Saturday. That’s exactly the kind of attitude we need from receivers — to take pride in their blocking. Too many receivers are just unwilling to put their bodies on defenders.
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Kentucky carrying confidence into Ohio Bobcats preparation. I just want to see the defense step it up, and the offense go faster.
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Patrick Towles previews Ohio:
Kentucky basketball
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Kentucky’s adjutant general is a big fan of Coach Cal:
When Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari helped raise about $1 million for 23 different charities with his annual John Calipari Basketball Fantasy Experience, no one appreciated his generosity more than the Kentucky National Guard because of what it meant to the Kentucky National Guard Memorial that will create a space for families, friends, and comrades to reflect and remember those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Other Kentucky sports
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Aundrea Busse named SEC Freshman of the Week for cross country.
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UK’s $210 million deal with JMI will be starting a year early.
Links posts
College football
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Big 12 teams mount surprising challenges against favored opponents. I note that all three of those mentioned run HUNH (Hurry-up No Huddle) offenses. Coincidence? What do you think?
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Really? Bowl projections after week 1?
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Comes now news that Nick Saban likes Lane Kiffin. He may be the only person outside of family that does. No accounting for taste, I guess.
College basketball
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Dick Vitale’s roundball chatter. Not much happening in college basketball right now, it’s kind of the calm before the storm.
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Reddit asks: Which blueblood coach is likely to leave next, and who will take his place? I say Ol’ Roy. As to who takes his place, I have no clue.
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SMU has sold out their basketball arena for 2014-15. Larry Brown has made a big impression there.
Other sports news
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Team USA reacts with bewilderment at New Zealand’s pre-game dance.
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Tom Watson makes some prudent choices for his Ryder Cup captain’s picks: Hunter Mahan, Keegan Bradley, and Webb Simpson.
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Please, Wes, say it isn’t so!
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Asking the important questions: Is DeMarcus Cousins a role model? He says so.
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Anthony Davis is still doing it just like he did at Kentucky.
Other news
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CVS stops selling tobacco, offers quit-smoking programs. Drug stores selling tobacco has always seemed discordant, especially considering their increasing focus on overall-health marketing.
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Diverted flights from passenger unruliness cost airlines $6,000 per hour plus landing fees for some planes. Guess who’s going to wind up paying that?
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11-year-old boy signs with Army, joins the Black Knights. This is very cool, a great feel-good story.
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"Bucket List" ideas: $200 hamburger, drive a tank or fly on a jet fighter? Sounds okay, I guess. What about you?
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Just because you’re paranoid doesn't mean they’re not out to get you. Via Fark.