Anthony Davis T-Shirt

Apparently our man Anthony Davis has his own T-shirt. Saw this on twitter, don't now if it's real or not but it's awesome.

Remembering Those Who Fought

It is easy to forget Why we get to do the things we do, and enjoy the things we love. The freedom we sometimes take for grantd did not come easy. It was earned and protected by the men and women of our armed forces. Everyone has had a family member, or knew someone that had a family member in a war this country has fought to help bring freedom to each and everyone of us. Without that freedom, I wouldn't be able to write what's on my mind, if I was able, you more than likely wouldn't have the freedom to read it.


I myself, like a lot of people, have a long strong military history in my family(myself excluded) and for that I'm thankful. Without them, and ALL VERTERANS we wouldn't be the great country we are today.


So VERTERANS DAY is their day, their time to look back and be proud of what they have accomplished. Tomorrow, if you see someone who is a VERTERAN, stop them, shake their hand, and thank them for their service and sacrifice. Show them the respect they have earned and deserve. Because without them, we would have nothing we have today!

Marist vs. Kentucky preview

Known as the "Red Foxes", Marist is a small liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New York, with somewhere around 7000 students and has campuses in several different countries including, England, Eygpt, and China. They have had two players drafted to the NBA (I know, I couldn't believe it either) one being Jared Jordan in 2007, and Rik Smits being taken 2nd over all in 1988 by the Pacers.


Their basketball team out of the MAAC Conference didn't have the best of seasons last year, ending the season with a record of 6-28. Their largest margin of victory last season was 74-64 over Canisius, which was also part of their longest winning streak last year at 2. This years squad has two players standing at 6'10 (both sophomores), after that, their tallest player is 6'6.


Kentucky shouldn't have any problem handling this team much like they did Morehouse all though I doubt UK wins by 85 again, but the Red Foxes ( I can't help but think of the comedian) might have other plans.


So, let's get ready for the tip off of what is sure to be another great season of Kentucky Basketball!

Alex Poythress to Kentucky

Alex Poythress, the 6'8 forward out of Clarksville Tenn. elected to take his talents to Kentucky, choosing them over Vanderbilt, Florida, and Memphis.


I'm a little late to the party on this one, because by now I'm sure everyone who even remotely follows recruiting knows how all this went down today. I, like everyone else, went to sleep last night thinking that Memphis was the team to beat today. Then earlier today, I heard that Memphis was out of it. Then I heard that Florida had snuck in, and was the likely destination for the 5 star forward. Everyone, everywhere had the "inside scoop" on this, and was sure they "knew" where he was going to end up. As it turns out, no one was "positive" where he would go, and shows you that recruiting changes more often than the weather.


The only person to know his decision besides him and the ones closest to him, was John Calipari. Poythress said he told Coach Cal of his decision "two days ago", and that Cal was "screaming with excitement on the phone". He informed the coaches of the other schools 30 minutes before he made his announcement.


Alex is the 3rd commitment for the class of 2012, and jumped Kentucky's recruiting class up to #2 over all according to rivals. Now UK fans can step back away from the cliffs edge as next years recruiting class is rounding out to be another blockbuster class once again.

The Morehouse Massacre

I like most that I know in Kentucky had to record the game and watch it today because of a delayed broadcast. I did however listen to the game, and was stunned at what was coming through my speakers. I have never heard a team get dominated the way Morehouse did last night. You don't have to tell me "easy, it was just an exhibition!", or "yeah they scored a lot, but they weren't playing anyone." I realize all of that. But I also realize, that I haven't seen a team abuse their exhibition opponent the way Kentucky did last night.


Usually while I'm looking for a pic to post with the story, I find one from the game to use. However, while I was watching the game today and looking for a pic, I decided on this pic for the story as its the only one to do it justice. A final score of 125-40? Really? That is just absurd, no matter who your opponent is. Last night Kentucky done what they wanted, when they wanted to do it, and dared Morehouse to try and stop them. The first 5-10 minutes when the score went from a 20-4 lead, to a 60-6 lead was some of the best offensive execution I have ever seen or heard from a team this early. They dominated every aspect of the game from start to finish.



Like I said before, yes I know it was just an "exhibition game", but you can bet your bottom dollar that display got some teams attention. Let's hope they can play that well against a quality team when the time comes.

Jay Bilas watches UK practice

Apparently ESPN's own Jay Bilas stopped by the University of Kentucky to watch the men's basketball team practice, and shoot a segment for ESPN. This is what Jay had to say about that practice on twitter.


Watched Kentucky practice. Those that think @ukcoachcalipari "just rolls the balls out"... No way. One of the very best; he can really coach!


For UK: T. Jones is mature, ready to soar; M. Gilchrist competes his tail off; A. Davis oozes potential. M Teague and D. Lamb are the keys


A fan (@bobby_hoskins) asked Jay Bilas on twitter:

What separates North Carolina and Kentucky?

Jays response?


"Tennessee"


While it was great to read Bilas' thoughts after observing practice today, I couldn't help but notice one guy he didn't mention... Darius Miller. This leads me to believe that Miller isn't doing anything to separate himself from the freshman much like the last two years. I hope I am wrong about this, because this team is going to need the leadership of the lone senior.


I said it since Darius has arrived on campus, and will continue to say it. He is the most athletic player on this team, he just doesn't use his abilities like he should.

UPDATE on status of Stacey Poole

Just exchanged emails with Dewayne Peevy who is (for those who dont know)the senior associate athletic director for communications at the University of Kentucky about the status of Stacey Poole. Reports out earlier today had Stacey Poole moving out of Wildcat Lodge, and leaving the team.


And he gave me the following statement.

"Stacey Poole is a member of the UK men's basketball team. We don't have any roster changes to announce and have no plans to."


So there you have it. As of this time, Stacey has not moved out of the lodge, and is still on the roster.