For the first time in school history, five former Kentucky players were drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in New York. John Wall was the No. 1 pick, followed by DeMarcus Cousins, Patrick Patterson, Eric Bledsoe and Daniel Orton. Kentucky coach John Calipari was all smiles …
Monthly Archive: June 2010
Jun 09
Cool nicknames
It’s interesting to see how nicknames evolve. While preparing for the girls state softball tournament this week, I had a chance to ask some of the players at George Rogers Clark High School how they earned their nicknames. The following are some responses: Caitlin “Bama” Collins: “When I was little, my favorite song was ‘Sweet …
Jun 07
Verizon’s V Cast another boost for sports fans
If you’re like me, you’re always on the move and like information at the fingertips. I have been getting used to a smart phone – a Droid – that helps me receive information in a hurry. Verizon is offering a new service that will be exciting now and in the future. The following is a …
Jun 04
Wooden was a true American legend
John Wooden wasn’t just a basketball coach. He was an even better person. I was only four when Wooden coached his last college basketball game, but from what I have read and researched, he was one of the best the game has ever witnessed. I did see clips of Wooden with a folded program in …
Jun 03
Imperfect world
I’m not into perfection. I just do the best I can, because I’m in fact, a human being. At the same time, I strive for perfection. No, I do not like making a mistake or a series of miscues, but I do realize they happen from time to time. In my field of work, I …

