RICHMOND – Eastern Kentucky football coach Dean Hood made sure a piece of the past stayed intact during field renovations at Roy Kidd Stadium.
Monthly Archive: July 2009
Jul 30
Valhalla to host PGA championship in 2014
LOUISVILLE — Valhalla Golf Club of Louisville, Ky., the home of many of the most memorable moments in U.S. golf history over the past 12 years, has been named the site of the 72nd Senior PGA Championship in 2011 and the host of the 96th PGA Championship in August 2014. Valhalla is one of only …
Jul 27
SEC football: One more reason to like Tebow
There was outrage during the SEC Media Days last week. One Southeastern Conference coach didn’t put Florida quarterback Tim Tebow on his first-team All-SEC list. As it turns out that one coach – South Carolina’s Steve Spurrier – a former Gator coach and Heisman Trophy winning quarterback himself, was the one coach who denied Tebow …
Jul 19
Wierwille was more than a coach
ORLANDO, Fla. – News travels fast. No matter the speed, sometimes it’s hard to swallow and can hit you head on. Such was the case Sunday after learning that former Berea College men’s basketball coach Roland Wierwille had passed away Saturday at the age of 70 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Berea following a short …
Jul 18
On vacation
I’m taking a week off and headed south to Kissimmee, Fla. Planning on getting some rest and relaxation before the football season arrives. As of now, I’m sitting at Hampton Inn in Lake Park, Ga. and three hours away from the condo. Had a long nine-plus hour drive Friday and got most of the driving …
Jul 16
UK Football: Six on All-SEC list
Source: UK athletics Six Kentucky players were voted to the Preseason All-Southeastern Conference Team selected by the league coaches, including cornerback Trevard Lindley, linebacker Micah Johnson, quarterback Mike Hartline, offensive tackle Zipp Duncan, center Jorge Gonzalez and defensive tackle Corey Peters. Lindley was named to the first team, Johnson on the second team, and the …
Jul 14
All-Star game not what it used to be
Most of my childhood was spent watching baseball on a television with a four-station remote control. One of the highlights in the summer was watching the All-Star game. While watching the National League take on the American League in the New Busch Stadium. I can remember games that were played in the Old Busch Stadium. …
Jul 13
Road trip: Dollywood
One of the best things about summer is taking vacations. My wife Rhonda and I took one mini-trip over the weekend to Pigeon Forge and spent the day at Dollywood. Dollywood is one of my favorite park venues in the region, simply because it’s simple and features a lot of attractions in shady areas. The …
Jul 07
UK Basketball: Just thinking
What will Kentucky’s lineup look like next season? Now that Jodie Meeks won’t be returning, John Calipari will have several options to choose from, considering the high-class recruits he has signed since taking over as coach at Kentucky on April 1. Here are a few possibilities: (1) John Wall, Darnell Dodson, Darius Miller, Patrick Patterson …
Jul 01
Special guest
I had the opportunity to meet Michelle Rodgers in a golf scramble to benefit the Clark County Junior Miss program in May at Southwind Golf Course. She has a charming personality and she’s a pleasant person. I had a picture taken with Michelle that day, as did Winchester Sun publisher Dave Eldridge. The past weekend, …
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