((ht: thebiglead.com))
This is strange. But then again it happened in the Chinese Basketball Association and a former University of Kentucky "star" recruit was involved.
Daniel Orton one of many "Big Time" Kentucky recruits who did not amount to anything in the NBA was a big part of this fight featuring his team, the Sichuan Blue Whales and a team from Tianjin.
You'll have to excuse the jittery video and strange and totally crappy music dubbed in by the YouTube poster. The action is somewhat innocuous until we get a minute or so in.
Orton gets the ball after rubbing off a screen at the top of the key. He takes the ball, drives to the hoop colliding with a defender.
The action moves the other way but the camera cuts back and shows Orton and the defender wrestling. They get up as other players jump in and punches begin flying.
And as Jim Ross once said, we got us a "Slobberknocker"...
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Pre Game Scuffle: Louisville's Bobby Petrino vs. KY Assistant Dan Berezowitz
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Oh boy, this is rivalry week and during the buildup to said game, players sometimes do silly, stupid things like start fights before the game starts.
And on occasion the coaches get into it.
Saturday morning before the annual Louisville vs. Kentucky game the two squads got into a shoving match at or near midfield.
And it took while to get the players separated. But they finally dispersed.
The scuffle itself probably would not be that big a deal, outside the state of Kentucky, this isn't a game with huge implications.
But then some photos emerged---
Yes...that is Louisville Head Coach Bobby Petrino grabbing Kentucky assistant Dan Berezowitz by the collar.
We don't know yet what the game result will be, but we are pretty sure the highlights will not be better than this.
The only question is whether there will be fines involved...
And yes, some video leading up to that image exists:
Oh boy, this is rivalry week and during the buildup to said game, players sometimes do silly, stupid things like start fights before the game starts.
And on occasion the coaches get into it.
Saturday morning before the annual Louisville vs. Kentucky game the two squads got into a shoving match at or near midfield.
And it took while to get the players separated. But they finally dispersed.
The scuffle itself probably would not be that big a deal, outside the state of Kentucky, this isn't a game with huge implications.
But then some photos emerged---
UK assistant coach Dan Berezowitz and UofL head coach Bobby Petrino scuffle at midfield prior to the #UKvsUofL game pic.twitter.com/JVEWLfYM51
— Michael Reaves (@MichaelMReaves) November 29, 2014
Yes...that is Louisville Head Coach Bobby Petrino grabbing Kentucky assistant Dan Berezowitz by the collar.
We don't know yet what the game result will be, but we are pretty sure the highlights will not be better than this.
The only question is whether there will be fines involved...
And yes, some video leading up to that image exists:
Stay classy, Bobby Petrino. UL head football coach shoving players before game #kentuckywildcats https://t.co/K0opAQzHbF
— Paul Jordan (@PJordan_WBN) November 29, 2014
Saturday, October 11, 2014
A Heck Of A One Handed Catch By Kentucky's Javess Blue
This great one-handed catch by Kentucky's Javess Blue was a thing of beauty.
“I had to make the catch." Blue said "I just squeezed the ball tight and prayed that I held it and was in bounds and then still happened to have it. I was like, ‘Where’s my other arm?’ I had to think about it for a minute and then I realized the cornerback had my arm so I just had to reach for it with my right. I am looking forward to seeing it on TV. I’ll be up and ready. It’s probably not the best catch I’ve ever made, but it’s up there.”
Is their video evidence of that better catch.
By the way after falling behind 14-3 to Louisiana-Monroe Kentucky scored 45 unanswered points to win 48-14.
The Wildcats 5-1 start is their best since 2007,
“I had to make the catch." Blue said "I just squeezed the ball tight and prayed that I held it and was in bounds and then still happened to have it. I was like, ‘Where’s my other arm?’ I had to think about it for a minute and then I realized the cornerback had my arm so I just had to reach for it with my right. I am looking forward to seeing it on TV. I’ll be up and ready. It’s probably not the best catch I’ve ever made, but it’s up there.”
Is their video evidence of that better catch.
By the way after falling behind 14-3 to Louisiana-Monroe Kentucky scored 45 unanswered points to win 48-14.
The Wildcats 5-1 start is their best since 2007,
Friday, September 19, 2014
Ruh Roh! Former NBA Player Rex Chapman Arrested for Shoplifting
((ht: abc15.com))
Well, maybe the NBA doesn't pay so well. Either that or former NBA Player and University of Kentucky star Rex Chapman was arrested in Phoenix Friday afternoon for stealing from an area Apple Store.
Chapman is accused of walking out with over $14,000 of merchandise and trying to sell it at a nearby Pawn Shop.
More from ABC15 in Phoenix RIGHT HERE
Rex Chapman played for the Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat and Washington Wizards in his career. He also did a stint in the Denver Nuggets front office and has worked on television for TNT and CBS Sports.
Chapman is facing 9 counts of retail theft and 5 counts of trafficking in stolen property.
And no, there's been no explanation as to why he did this...
KTVK-TV in Phoenix gives us the TV version of this story:
Well, maybe the NBA doesn't pay so well. Either that or former NBA Player and University of Kentucky star Rex Chapman was arrested in Phoenix Friday afternoon for stealing from an area Apple Store.
Chapman is accused of walking out with over $14,000 of merchandise and trying to sell it at a nearby Pawn Shop.
More from ABC15 in Phoenix RIGHT HERE
Rex Chapman played for the Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat and Washington Wizards in his career. He also did a stint in the Denver Nuggets front office and has worked on television for TNT and CBS Sports.
Chapman is facing 9 counts of retail theft and 5 counts of trafficking in stolen property.
And no, there's been no explanation as to why he did this...
KTVK-TV in Phoenix gives us the TV version of this story:
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Thom Brennaman Lost A Bet
((HT: MLB.com))
Which meant one thing when Ohio lost to Kentucky...
Good sport, sloppy pie in the face, big mess...
Which meant one thing when Ohio lost to Kentucky...
Good sport, sloppy pie in the face, big mess...
Monday, April 7, 2014
Masiello Stays With Manhattan
((HT: ESPN))
Provided he gets the 10 credits he needs to complete his degree at the University of Kentucky...
This was a proud moment for the Manhattan program this post-season... making it into the tourney...
((HT: CBS Sports Network))
And because of the success the Jaspers had, head coach Steve Masiello was a hot commodity. The University of South Florida wanted Masiello to take over for the departed Stan Heath. But in checking his background, the school discovered the lacking of a degree from his undergrad time at UK.
USF found him out and didn't want him anymore.
Manhattan had to figure out what to do with him, and it looks like they're giving Masiello a solid...
"I am extremely grateful and humbled by the opportunity to continue as the head men's basketball coach at Manhattan College," Masiello said in a statement released by the school. "I made a mistake that could have cost me my job at an institution I love. Details matter. Manhattan College has shown me a great deal of compassion and trust during this process, and I will do everything in my power to uphold that trust. I understand that I am very fortunate to have the chance to remain here at Manhattan."
"After an extensive review of the situation and extenuating circumstances, we determined that Mr. Masiello executed poor judgment but did not intentionally misrepresent himself in applying to the college. After participating in graduation ceremonies at the University of Kentucky, he enrolled in summer courses with the intention of completing his degree, but never followed through to make sure that the degree was awarded," Manhattan president Brennan O'Donnell said in the statement.
"We appreciate the counsel of all involved in assessing this complex situation. Our policy was always that the coach must have at least a four-year undergraduate degree. We are confident that Mr. Masiello will be able to complete his degree this summer and return soon thereafter to resume his duties."
Associate head coach Matt Grady will serve as interim head coach during Masiello's summer school.
Here's to hoping Masiello gets a degree and does some good with it...
Provided he gets the 10 credits he needs to complete his degree at the University of Kentucky...
This was a proud moment for the Manhattan program this post-season... making it into the tourney...
((HT: CBS Sports Network))
And because of the success the Jaspers had, head coach Steve Masiello was a hot commodity. The University of South Florida wanted Masiello to take over for the departed Stan Heath. But in checking his background, the school discovered the lacking of a degree from his undergrad time at UK.
USF found him out and didn't want him anymore.
Manhattan had to figure out what to do with him, and it looks like they're giving Masiello a solid...
"I am extremely grateful and humbled by the opportunity to continue as the head men's basketball coach at Manhattan College," Masiello said in a statement released by the school. "I made a mistake that could have cost me my job at an institution I love. Details matter. Manhattan College has shown me a great deal of compassion and trust during this process, and I will do everything in my power to uphold that trust. I understand that I am very fortunate to have the chance to remain here at Manhattan."
"After an extensive review of the situation and extenuating circumstances, we determined that Mr. Masiello executed poor judgment but did not intentionally misrepresent himself in applying to the college. After participating in graduation ceremonies at the University of Kentucky, he enrolled in summer courses with the intention of completing his degree, but never followed through to make sure that the degree was awarded," Manhattan president Brennan O'Donnell said in the statement.
"We appreciate the counsel of all involved in assessing this complex situation. Our policy was always that the coach must have at least a four-year undergraduate degree. We are confident that Mr. Masiello will be able to complete his degree this summer and return soon thereafter to resume his duties."
Associate head coach Matt Grady will serve as interim head coach during Masiello's summer school.
Here's to hoping Masiello gets a degree and does some good with it...
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Kentucky Fans Burn Stuff After Win (Why?)
((ht: kentucky.com))
Please forgive us for stereotyping here, but we have questions...
Can someone please explain to us why you burn a couch after your team wins a big game?
Please?
We get celebrating that your team won and is going to the National Championship game. No problem with that...
But why the couch burning?
Is it an Appalachian Mountain thing? Is it something you feel obligated to do if you are a hillbilly? Sure, we're old and we don't quite agree with the whole rioting in the streets thing, but at least THAT, we understand. This makes no sense. The only two places we've ever heard of couches being burned in celebration are Kentucky and West Virginia (the stereotype question).
What does burning a couch signify? Heck, you burn your couch, it means you have to go buy a new one.
The reason we ask is this:
After their last second win vs. Wisconsin late Saturday night, University of Kentucky students and other hangers on took to the streets in Lexington, proceeding to burn couches and anything else they could light on fire.
According to Kentucky.com firefighters had to put out over 60 fires and at least 30 people were treated for injuries.
Read more from Kentucky.com RIGHT HERE
No doubt Kentucky fans will take offense of this, but...are you all that STUPID? And no, we aren't knocking you taking to the streets to celebrate, that's a time honored tradition....that's usually reserved for WINNING a CHAMPIONSHIP.
And we know full well if you win on Monday night, that's exactly what you'll be doing, celebrating in the streets, burning anything you can get ahold of.
But why?
Oddly, this seems to be something that Kentucky's fans embrace. We know people in that part of the world and they just kind of laugh about it.
Why?
We'd be more than happy to hear a logical explanation for this, but we don't think there is one. And no, "Kids will be Kids" isn't acceptable.
Why do you burn couches to celebrate? One of life's mysteries we suppose, and it's all good 'til someone gets hurt, which is something we're betting is coming soon.
Video of the Burning of the Couches from Kentucky.com:
Please forgive us for stereotyping here, but we have questions...
Can someone please explain to us why you burn a couch after your team wins a big game?
Please?
We get celebrating that your team won and is going to the National Championship game. No problem with that...
But why the couch burning?
Is it an Appalachian Mountain thing? Is it something you feel obligated to do if you are a hillbilly? Sure, we're old and we don't quite agree with the whole rioting in the streets thing, but at least THAT, we understand. This makes no sense. The only two places we've ever heard of couches being burned in celebration are Kentucky and West Virginia (the stereotype question).
What does burning a couch signify? Heck, you burn your couch, it means you have to go buy a new one.
The reason we ask is this:
After their last second win vs. Wisconsin late Saturday night, University of Kentucky students and other hangers on took to the streets in Lexington, proceeding to burn couches and anything else they could light on fire.
According to Kentucky.com firefighters had to put out over 60 fires and at least 30 people were treated for injuries.
Read more from Kentucky.com RIGHT HERE
No doubt Kentucky fans will take offense of this, but...are you all that STUPID? And no, we aren't knocking you taking to the streets to celebrate, that's a time honored tradition....that's usually reserved for WINNING a CHAMPIONSHIP.
And we know full well if you win on Monday night, that's exactly what you'll be doing, celebrating in the streets, burning anything you can get ahold of.
But why?
Oddly, this seems to be something that Kentucky's fans embrace. We know people in that part of the world and they just kind of laugh about it.
Why?
We'd be more than happy to hear a logical explanation for this, but we don't think there is one. And no, "Kids will be Kids" isn't acceptable.
Why do you burn couches to celebrate? One of life's mysteries we suppose, and it's all good 'til someone gets hurt, which is something we're betting is coming soon.
Video of the Burning of the Couches from Kentucky.com:
ICYMI: UConn vs. Kentucky Is Your NCAA Tournament Finals Matchup
So, outside of the UConn and Kentucky fans reading this, who actually picked these two teams to face off for the NCAA Basketball Tournament Championship?
Be honest.
Yeah, thought so.
Semi-Final Saturday provided some good drama and some pretty good (for the most part) basketball in the largest venue ever to host the tournament.
The first game was a slugfest.
Connecticut outslugged the top seeded team in the tournament, Florida 63-53. The game featured two teams known for their defense and that was a reason the game was so low scoring.
Four Huskies, lead by DeAndre Daniels with 20, scored in double figures as UConn led a good portion of the game. The Gators couldn't get closer than 6 points down the stretch and in the end, the Huskies pulled away.
Oddly enough, UConn a #7 seed, was seeded higher than the team they'll face Monday night in Jerry World, the Kentucky Wildcats.
Your Connecticut/Florida Highlights from CBSSports.com:
And your other finalist, Kentucky.
Nobody is sure why the Wildcats were a #8 seed with all the talent on the court other than the fact they underachieved during the regular season.
But when it counted in March, they were good. Very good.
UK got all they wanted and more against a game Wisconsin team but in the end, it was a Harrison twin that was the difference.
The most clutch guy on the team did what he's done all month long, hit game winning 3-pointers.
This time, with 5.7 seconds left and a hand squarely in his face, Aaron Harrison got a swing pass from brother Andrew and drilled a 3-pointer giving Kentucky a 74-73 win.
All we will say from here is Monday night should be quite the spectacle as two unlikely teams square off for College Basketball's biggest title.
Your Kentucky/Wisconsin highlights from CBSSports.com:
Be honest.
Yeah, thought so.
Semi-Final Saturday provided some good drama and some pretty good (for the most part) basketball in the largest venue ever to host the tournament.
The first game was a slugfest.
Connecticut outslugged the top seeded team in the tournament, Florida 63-53. The game featured two teams known for their defense and that was a reason the game was so low scoring.
Four Huskies, lead by DeAndre Daniels with 20, scored in double figures as UConn led a good portion of the game. The Gators couldn't get closer than 6 points down the stretch and in the end, the Huskies pulled away.
Oddly enough, UConn a #7 seed, was seeded higher than the team they'll face Monday night in Jerry World, the Kentucky Wildcats.
Your Connecticut/Florida Highlights from CBSSports.com:
And your other finalist, Kentucky.
Nobody is sure why the Wildcats were a #8 seed with all the talent on the court other than the fact they underachieved during the regular season.
But when it counted in March, they were good. Very good.
UK got all they wanted and more against a game Wisconsin team but in the end, it was a Harrison twin that was the difference.
The most clutch guy on the team did what he's done all month long, hit game winning 3-pointers.
This time, with 5.7 seconds left and a hand squarely in his face, Aaron Harrison got a swing pass from brother Andrew and drilled a 3-pointer giving Kentucky a 74-73 win.
All we will say from here is Monday night should be quite the spectacle as two unlikely teams square off for College Basketball's biggest title.
Your Kentucky/Wisconsin highlights from CBSSports.com:
Saturday, March 29, 2014
NCAA Friday: It Wasn't The Two Fours, But It Did Bring An 8
((HT: March Madness TV))
The HQ thought that the most underrated seeds in the men's college basketball tournament were the two 4's in Michigan State and Louisville...
Turns out the 8-seed Kentucky has something to say about that...
In a back-and-forth game that resembles any regular season meeting between the two, UK beat U of L to move on to the final 8 teams left and will get Michigan Sunday night.
Here's the ending...
Michigan State held off Virginia in the other Friday game- knocking out a 1-seed- by a team a lot of people thought should never be a 4-seed...
There are 3 B1G schools in the Elite 8 for 1st time since 2005- when it was Illinois, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. The Illini and MSU made the Final 4, but UNC won the title that year.
The HQ thought that the most underrated seeds in the men's college basketball tournament were the two 4's in Michigan State and Louisville...
Turns out the 8-seed Kentucky has something to say about that...
In a back-and-forth game that resembles any regular season meeting between the two, UK beat U of L to move on to the final 8 teams left and will get Michigan Sunday night.
Here's the ending...
Michigan State held off Virginia in the other Friday game- knocking out a 1-seed- by a team a lot of people thought should never be a 4-seed...
There are 3 B1G schools in the Elite 8 for 1st time since 2005- when it was Illinois, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. The Illini and MSU made the Final 4, but UNC won the title that year.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Masiello In Trouble At USF And Manhattan
Manhattan head coach Steve Masiello had to face his mentor Rick Pitino in the first round of this year's March NCAA tournament in one of those 4-13 match-ups... and it wasn't really fair...
But Masiello got to parlay the Jaspers success into a job offer from the University of South Florida- who was looking at a replacement for Stan Heath...
Problem...
Masiello's resume claims that he majored in communications and graduated from Kentucky in 2000. However, in the verification process, USF found out that Masiello did not in fact graduate from UK...
The job offer from USF has been withdrawn and he is now on administrative leave at Manhattan...
"The agreement was pending a verification of credentials," South Florida said in a statement. "Through the verification process it was determined the candidate's credentials could not be substantiated and therefore he did not meet the requirements for the position."
"As a result of a background check commissioned by the University of South Florida, Manhattan College has learned there is a question of the validity of head men's basketball coach Steve Masiello's undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky," reads a statement from Manhattan. "Masiello is currently in the process of reviewing his degree status with the University of Kentucky. Manhattan College has placed Masiello on leave while he completes this process with the university."
Jeff Goodman discusses
((HT: ESPN))
But Masiello got to parlay the Jaspers success into a job offer from the University of South Florida- who was looking at a replacement for Stan Heath...
Problem...
Masiello's resume claims that he majored in communications and graduated from Kentucky in 2000. However, in the verification process, USF found out that Masiello did not in fact graduate from UK...
The job offer from USF has been withdrawn and he is now on administrative leave at Manhattan...
"The agreement was pending a verification of credentials," South Florida said in a statement. "Through the verification process it was determined the candidate's credentials could not be substantiated and therefore he did not meet the requirements for the position."
"As a result of a background check commissioned by the University of South Florida, Manhattan College has learned there is a question of the validity of head men's basketball coach Steve Masiello's undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky," reads a statement from Manhattan. "Masiello is currently in the process of reviewing his degree status with the University of Kentucky. Manhattan College has placed Masiello on leave while he completes this process with the university."
Jeff Goodman discusses
((HT: ESPN))
Friday, February 28, 2014
5 Top 25's Go Down In One Night...
It was not a night to be a ranked team in the world of college hoops...
Indiana fans wore hard hats at Assembly Hall as Indiana took care of 20th ranked Iowa 93-86
Will Sheehey scored a career-high 30
((HT: BTN))
And Penn State swept Ohio State with their win over the Buckeyes 65-63... and they stormed the court...
Surprising no one...
((HT: BTN))
Arkansas also got their season sweep over Kentucky with their overtime win IN LEXINGTON!!!
Which, the HQ is sure, has sent the entire Big Blue nation into some kind of histrionics
((HT: SEC on ESPN))
Houston's Danuel House scored 19 off the bench as the Cougars knocked off #21 Memphis 77-68 Mark Followill and Chris Walker discuss ((HT: CBS Sports Network))
And, finally, St. Louis' 19-game winning streak came to a screeching halt with their loss to Duquesne...
It was Duquesne's first over a Top 10 team since a 72-68 win over #9 Xavier on February 7, 2009, and it was DU's first road win over a Top 10 team since a 73-72 win at #6 Bradley on March 5, 1962...
Indiana fans wore hard hats at Assembly Hall as Indiana took care of 20th ranked Iowa 93-86
Will Sheehey scored a career-high 30
((HT: BTN))
And Penn State swept Ohio State with their win over the Buckeyes 65-63... and they stormed the court...
Surprising no one...
((HT: BTN))
Arkansas also got their season sweep over Kentucky with their overtime win IN LEXINGTON!!!
Which, the HQ is sure, has sent the entire Big Blue nation into some kind of histrionics
((HT: SEC on ESPN))
Houston's Danuel House scored 19 off the bench as the Cougars knocked off #21 Memphis 77-68 Mark Followill and Chris Walker discuss ((HT: CBS Sports Network))
And, finally, St. Louis' 19-game winning streak came to a screeching halt with their loss to Duquesne...
It was Duquesne's first over a Top 10 team since a 72-68 win over #9 Xavier on February 7, 2009, and it was DU's first road win over a Top 10 team since a 73-72 win at #6 Bradley on March 5, 1962...
Saturday, August 17, 2013
OSG High: Georgia HS Player Dies During Scrimmage (UPDATED With Cause)
((HT: AJC.com/Holcomb, Lee, Stevens))
Creekside High (GA) Cornerback DeAntre Turman died last night during a scrimmage and is the first on-field death in three years in Georgia high school football.
He was hurt in a scrimmage last night and transported to a local hospital where he died. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office has not released a cause of death at present and is scheduled to perform an autopsy within the next few days.
Turman had a scholarship offer from the University of Kentucky as a junior- according to 247Sports and former coaches.
The AJC got in touch with the Executive Director of the Georgia High School Association, Dr. Ralph Swearngin:
“Any kind of death of an adolescent, it’s a tragedy,” Swearngin said. “You think about the loss to the family and a young life being cut off whether it’s an athletic event or car accident or natural causes. As a father and grandfather, it strikes you personally.”
Here's Turman in action from his time at Creekside
((HT: Hudl))
The HQ sends its thoughts to the Seminoles family in this time...
More when we know more...
PM UPDATE: Jon Shirek has the details from the medical examiner and it appears Turman died of a spinal fracture...
((HT: 11alive.com))
Creekside High (GA) Cornerback DeAntre Turman died last night during a scrimmage and is the first on-field death in three years in Georgia high school football.
He was hurt in a scrimmage last night and transported to a local hospital where he died. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office has not released a cause of death at present and is scheduled to perform an autopsy within the next few days.
Turman had a scholarship offer from the University of Kentucky as a junior- according to 247Sports and former coaches.
The AJC got in touch with the Executive Director of the Georgia High School Association, Dr. Ralph Swearngin:
“Any kind of death of an adolescent, it’s a tragedy,” Swearngin said. “You think about the loss to the family and a young life being cut off whether it’s an athletic event or car accident or natural causes. As a father and grandfather, it strikes you personally.”
Here's Turman in action from his time at Creekside
((HT: Hudl))
The HQ sends its thoughts to the Seminoles family in this time...
More when we know more...
PM UPDATE: Jon Shirek has the details from the medical examiner and it appears Turman died of a spinal fracture...
((HT: 11alive.com))
Thursday, June 13, 2013
UK Offers... Wait For It... A 7th Grader
But, by all indications, Jairus Brents is a talented 7th grade football player...
Whatever that means...
((HT: WAVE-TV))
Brents participated in a football camp at the university this past weekend, was paired up with Class of 2014 receivers and held his own. He's also attending camps at Louisville, Vandy, and Western Kentucky this summer.
"It's not a big deal. It's just an offer,"Brents told Jared Shanker of Recruting Nation. "It's a good accomplishment, but I'm focusing on being the best cornerback ever and working hard."
Brents and Kentucky cornerbacks coach Derrick Ansley spoke after the camp...
"He said they watched the film [of the camp] and said I was working really hard and that I stood out, and then he offered me [a scholarship]," Brents said.
Unfortunately, this isn't the first time a freaking 7th grader has gotten an offer...
USC and Lane Kiffin offered David Sills a full ride in 2010 when he was in seventh grade, and he accepted the scholarship.
Here's John Boruk's piece on Sills at the time...
Still is still planning on signing with Troy in 2015.
Whatever that means...
((HT: WAVE-TV))
Brents participated in a football camp at the university this past weekend, was paired up with Class of 2014 receivers and held his own. He's also attending camps at Louisville, Vandy, and Western Kentucky this summer.
"It's not a big deal. It's just an offer,"Brents told Jared Shanker of Recruting Nation. "It's a good accomplishment, but I'm focusing on being the best cornerback ever and working hard."
Brents and Kentucky cornerbacks coach Derrick Ansley spoke after the camp...
"He said they watched the film [of the camp] and said I was working really hard and that I stood out, and then he offered me [a scholarship]," Brents said.
Unfortunately, this isn't the first time a freaking 7th grader has gotten an offer...
USC and Lane Kiffin offered David Sills a full ride in 2010 when he was in seventh grade, and he accepted the scholarship.
Here's John Boruk's piece on Sills at the time...
Still is still planning on signing with Troy in 2015.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
UK's Lowery In Serious Condition After Car Wreck
Ashely Lowery got the attention of a lot of college recruiters with this run during his time at White County (GA) High School...
And rightfully so... the million plus hits ended up getting him a lot of views and a home at the University of Kentucky. As a sophomore, he was a top-five team tackler as a defensive back.
Saturday, Lowery was involved in a one car crash where he was apparently ejected from his car and thrown close to 100 feet. There is no word yet as to whether or not the weather and wet conditions played a factor.
Lowery is in serious condition with the extent of his injuries unknown...
More when we know more...
And rightfully so... the million plus hits ended up getting him a lot of views and a home at the University of Kentucky. As a sophomore, he was a top-five team tackler as a defensive back.
Saturday, Lowery was involved in a one car crash where he was apparently ejected from his car and thrown close to 100 feet. There is no word yet as to whether or not the weather and wet conditions played a factor.
Lowery is in serious condition with the extent of his injuries unknown...
More when we know more...
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Does UK Really Care That They Lost...
((HT: WTVQ-TV))
Apparently, not...
As you see with their appearance in the NIT, they are one and done...
Here's what happened in the 3,500 seat barn at Robert Morris...
It will be interesting to see how many kids will hang around- outside of Nerlens Noel- will go NBA or not...
How many of you had this happening in your NIT pool...???
That's what the HQ thought...
Apparently, not...
As you see with their appearance in the NIT, they are one and done...
Here's what happened in the 3,500 seat barn at Robert Morris...
It will be interesting to see how many kids will hang around- outside of Nerlens Noel- will go NBA or not...
How many of you had this happening in your NIT pool...???
That's what the HQ thought...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
DEVELOPING: Nerlens Noel Out For Season
((HT: Julie Quittner))
For the five of you that haven't seen this yet... here's the injury that put Noel out of the Florida game and out of the season...
Now, we all know the actual damage- even as Noel is set to be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft afterone year less than one year in Lexington...
Torn ACL, out for the season...
Coach Cal said in a few Tweets:
"Obviously this is not a career-ending injury and it's one that athletes bounce back from all the time."
"The good news is he is insured, so he would have been fine even if the injury would have been worse."
"The way he is already dealing with this injury lets me know that he is going to come back stronger than ever."
"I met with Nerlens earlier today. The meeting was really positive, and I loved his attitude."
"I've been coaching for 22 years and this is the first injury we've had of this kind during the season, which makes it even more devastating."
Here was the nervous anticipation in and around campus
((HT: WLEX-TV))
And here is the current vibe on the continuing coverage... ((HT: Broadway Video/NBC))
More when we know more...
For the five of you that haven't seen this yet... here's the injury that put Noel out of the Florida game and out of the season...
Now, we all know the actual damage- even as Noel is set to be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft after
Torn ACL, out for the season...
Coach Cal said in a few Tweets:
"Obviously this is not a career-ending injury and it's one that athletes bounce back from all the time."
"The good news is he is insured, so he would have been fine even if the injury would have been worse."
"The way he is already dealing with this injury lets me know that he is going to come back stronger than ever."
"I met with Nerlens earlier today. The meeting was really positive, and I loved his attitude."
"I've been coaching for 22 years and this is the first injury we've had of this kind during the season, which makes it even more devastating."
Here was the nervous anticipation in and around campus
((HT: WLEX-TV))
And here is the current vibe on the continuing coverage... ((HT: Broadway Video/NBC))
More when we know more...
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
REPORT: Mark Stoops New Kentucky Head Coach
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| Mark Stoops (AP Photo) |
There is another Stoops patrolling the sidelines of college football.
OSG sources have confirmed that the Kentucky Wildcats will name Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops.as their new head coach.
Stoops joins brother Bob who has great success in his 14 season as Oklahoma head coach as head coaches in the family.
Of course Mike Stoops was the head coach at Arizona from 2004-2011.
Stoops is a hell of a defensive coach, he turned the Florida State defense from God-awful to awesome in his three season as the Seminoles defensive coordinator.
The Wildcats are getting a proven coordinator who may not have head coaching experience but has been seen his older brothers have success.
Mark Stoops takes over perhaps the worst program in the SEC right now. He will have his work cut out for him. The UK fan base tends to lose interest in football around mid-October once basketball season begins if the football program is bad and lately it has been.
Stoops does carry the name of college football’s newest first family (Sorry Bowden’s). With talent rich Ohio just up the road and with Stoops an Ohio native, he was born and raised in Youngstown, Stoops might be able to better tap the reservoir for UK
Stoops will coach the Seminoles in the ACC Championship Game Saturday.
MJ Perino leads True Blue coverage on the hiring...((HT: WLEX-TV))
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Smokey And The Wildcat, Mascot Gets Loose vs. UK
Nothing like a blue-tick coon hound getting loose to put some excitement into a really bad football game...
All we have to say about this is: How in the bluetick hell do you let your mascot loose...???
It wasn't quite UGA-V going after Robert Baker, but it was pretty funny...
((HT: SEC on ESPN/SEC Network))
Smokey got his drive-by. Tennessee got the win...
It was a wash...
All we have to say about this is: How in the bluetick hell do you let your mascot loose...???
It wasn't quite UGA-V going after Robert Baker, but it was pretty funny...
((HT: SEC on ESPN/SEC Network))
Smokey got his drive-by. Tennessee got the win...
It was a wash...
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Bobby Petrino's dad lobbies for Bobby to get KY Job
((ht: courier-journal.com))
So...what do you think about disgraced former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino taking over for Joker Phillips at Kentucky?
Yeah, us too.
The beginnings of the silly coaching rumor season kicked off in earnest this week when Phillips was fired after the season ends and Idaho fired their coach on the heels of a 1-8 start.
The Carousel started picking up steam this morning when the Louisville Courier-Journal published a story quoting Petrino's father, Bobby Petrino Sr as saying "I just know this, that he's interested in Kentucky. He wants to stay in the SEC. That was his life's goal was to go to the SEC."
Yeah, no duh. And it doesn't excuse his moronic behavior at Arkansas.
Read the Courier-Journal story RIGHT HERE
This all being said; Yahoo Sports reported Sunday that Kentucky isn't interested.
Yet.
Quite honestly, we believe that Petrino is interested in the job. BUT....we also believe if he holds out, he can do better.
Sure, his name is mud publicly and he threw his AD at Arkansas and for that matter his team under the bus. But we maintain (though not the entire OSG Sports team) that Petrino is going to get a look at Auburn, a much better job.
Kentucky is hardly a football gem of a job and while Petrino has ties due to his tenure at Louisville. We think, especially in light of Gene Chizik's pending firing, he'll wait, hold out and take the best opportunity available.
That opportunity may end up being Kentucky, but we don't think so.
So...what do you think about disgraced former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino taking over for Joker Phillips at Kentucky?
Yeah, us too.
The beginnings of the silly coaching rumor season kicked off in earnest this week when Phillips was fired after the season ends and Idaho fired their coach on the heels of a 1-8 start.
The Carousel started picking up steam this morning when the Louisville Courier-Journal published a story quoting Petrino's father, Bobby Petrino Sr as saying "I just know this, that he's interested in Kentucky. He wants to stay in the SEC. That was his life's goal was to go to the SEC."
Yeah, no duh. And it doesn't excuse his moronic behavior at Arkansas.
Read the Courier-Journal story RIGHT HERE
This all being said; Yahoo Sports reported Sunday that Kentucky isn't interested.
Yet.
Quite honestly, we believe that Petrino is interested in the job. BUT....we also believe if he holds out, he can do better.
Sure, his name is mud publicly and he threw his AD at Arkansas and for that matter his team under the bus. But we maintain (though not the entire OSG Sports team) that Petrino is going to get a look at Auburn, a much better job.
Kentucky is hardly a football gem of a job and while Petrino has ties due to his tenure at Louisville. We think, especially in light of Gene Chizik's pending firing, he'll wait, hold out and take the best opportunity available.
That opportunity may end up being Kentucky, but we don't think so.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Joker Starts The Carousel, Petrino On The Clock...???
And for those of you not regular readers...
Here's what the HQ means...
Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart sent out an open letter to the Wildcats football supporters and sayeth today, in part, quote:
After much conversation, evaluation and prayer, I have determined that it is in the best interest of our athletics program to make a change in our football coaching staff at the conclusion of the season. I do so with a heavy heart for a man who has served his alma mater for almost 22 years as a player and a coach. Joker Phillips has carried the banner for the Blue and White with honor and pride. I have enjoyed working alongside him and am thankful for his friendship for the last decade. His concern for the entire program, his work and teaching of young people, his humanitarian work, and the friendship we all enjoy with him will long surpass the scoreboard. I want to thank him for all of those things on behalf of Kentucky.
The search for a new head coach will begin immediately and will be managed internally. I understand the challenge and significance of finding a new leader for our football program. It will be done with great concern for our student-athletes, students of the University of Kentucky, the Big Blue Nation and the citizens of the Commonwealth. Kentucky Football needs to be and will be a championship contender in the SEC.
Joker sayeth in return...thanks WLEX-TV...
We, as coaches, are measured on results. We didn't get the results we had worked and hoped for, therefore change is needed. In my current 10-year stay at Kentucky, we've had some memorable moments as an assistant, coordinator and head coach. We've had the opportunity to coach some fine young men and I am grateful to have had the privilege of watching them grow as players, as students and as people.
I am very appreciative of Mitch Barnhart and Rich Brooks for providing the opportunity to have been the head coach here. Mitch is the best athletic director I've ever been associated with. He's fair and honest and he's "all in" in terms of student-athletes' well-being. Rich is the best mentor a young coach could ever have. I learned a lot from him in terms of plowing ahead. They are dear friends. Dr. Lee Todd and Dr. Eli Capilouto have both been very supportive. I appreciate the Big Blue Nation and encourage the fans to stay behind their team going forward.
I love our players and am proud to be associated with them. I expect them to continue the behavior we have asked of them academically, socially and with football. I'm thankful for the staff's hard work, dedication, and what they have done in coaching and mentoring the players. I'd like to thank my wife and family for all their support and for being behind me 100 percent.
After the 40-0 loss to Vandy, yesterday, these pages had that Joker's time was waning- even by his own admission... so, he kinda knew...
((HT: Scott Anderson))
So, now the perfect hire would be Robert Petrino, Esq...
That's our .02 on all of this...
He'll win if you give him the reins, he won't get you in trouble, he won't like the media, and it'll be the perfect thumb-to-the-nose to Louisville...
Hey, you do the same for basketball...
Why not be a serious player in you own state...???
Here's what the HQ means...
Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart sent out an open letter to the Wildcats football supporters and sayeth today, in part, quote:
After much conversation, evaluation and prayer, I have determined that it is in the best interest of our athletics program to make a change in our football coaching staff at the conclusion of the season. I do so with a heavy heart for a man who has served his alma mater for almost 22 years as a player and a coach. Joker Phillips has carried the banner for the Blue and White with honor and pride. I have enjoyed working alongside him and am thankful for his friendship for the last decade. His concern for the entire program, his work and teaching of young people, his humanitarian work, and the friendship we all enjoy with him will long surpass the scoreboard. I want to thank him for all of those things on behalf of Kentucky.
The search for a new head coach will begin immediately and will be managed internally. I understand the challenge and significance of finding a new leader for our football program. It will be done with great concern for our student-athletes, students of the University of Kentucky, the Big Blue Nation and the citizens of the Commonwealth. Kentucky Football needs to be and will be a championship contender in the SEC.
Joker sayeth in return...thanks WLEX-TV...
We, as coaches, are measured on results. We didn't get the results we had worked and hoped for, therefore change is needed. In my current 10-year stay at Kentucky, we've had some memorable moments as an assistant, coordinator and head coach. We've had the opportunity to coach some fine young men and I am grateful to have had the privilege of watching them grow as players, as students and as people.
I am very appreciative of Mitch Barnhart and Rich Brooks for providing the opportunity to have been the head coach here. Mitch is the best athletic director I've ever been associated with. He's fair and honest and he's "all in" in terms of student-athletes' well-being. Rich is the best mentor a young coach could ever have. I learned a lot from him in terms of plowing ahead. They are dear friends. Dr. Lee Todd and Dr. Eli Capilouto have both been very supportive. I appreciate the Big Blue Nation and encourage the fans to stay behind their team going forward.
I love our players and am proud to be associated with them. I expect them to continue the behavior we have asked of them academically, socially and with football. I'm thankful for the staff's hard work, dedication, and what they have done in coaching and mentoring the players. I'd like to thank my wife and family for all their support and for being behind me 100 percent.
After the 40-0 loss to Vandy, yesterday, these pages had that Joker's time was waning- even by his own admission... so, he kinda knew...
((HT: Scott Anderson))
So, now the perfect hire would be Robert Petrino, Esq...
That's our .02 on all of this...
He'll win if you give him the reins, he won't get you in trouble, he won't like the media, and it'll be the perfect thumb-to-the-nose to Louisville...
Hey, you do the same for basketball...
Why not be a serious player in you own state...???
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