Jan 27
John Calipari has accepted his team’s current identity. The Kentucky coach admitted it was “nice to walk out of” Rupp Arena with a 75-70 triumph over LSU Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats blew a 15-point lead, but held on despite “playing not to lose” down the stretch. “We are giving people a chance to beat us,” …
Jan 23
LEXINGTON – Former Kentucky All-America selection Jamal Mashburn has been tabbed as Kentucky’s Southeastern Conference Basketball Legend and will be honored at this year’s SEC Tournament being held in Nashville, Tenn. A two-time All-America pick during his three years at Kentucky, Mashburn was the cornerstone of UK’s return to the elite of college basketball. He …
Jan 02
Kentucky coach John Calipari hasn’t changed his coaching style this season. It’s just his approach to the players that has changed based on the team’s immediate needs. “Here’s what happens, they don’t want to change,” Calipari said earlier this week. “So your choice is, OK coach Cal, I’ll let you stay the same. How would …
Dec 09
Kentucky coach John Calipari told his team they have a choice to make during the next three weeks. It’s a decision that could determine where the Wildcats end up when it’s all said and done. “There’s eight or 10 teams that are better than all the rest of the teams in the country,” the Kentucky …
Dec 08
Kentucky coach John Calipari can’t wait to get more time with his team. He will get that opportunity when finals are finished this week. From then on, with the exception of Christmas break, the Wildcats will focus on nothing but basketball. “This is an unbelievable three weeks,” he said. “We’re practicing twice tomorrow (Sunday). Finals …
Dec 02
A week ago, the University of Kentucky was without a football coach. Today, former Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops was officially introduced as coach of the Wildcats. Stoops described himself as a meat and potatoes guy with a blue-collar mentality. While at the press conference, it took me back to when Travis Ford was …
Nov 04
Perhaps Joker Phillips knew his fate following Kentucky’s 40-0 loss to Vanderbilt Saturday afternoon at Commonwealth Stadium. “Where I’m at, I get it,” the University of Kentucky football coach said following the shut out loss to the Commodores. “I get this business. I get the criticism.” As the losses mounted and the fans bolted, the …
Oct 25
Kentucky junior Jon Hood enjoyed his return to the court Wednesday night in the Blue-White game at Rupp Arena. Hood scored 17 points and played the entire 40 minutes in the blue team’s 89-88 win. “It feels good to get out there and play, first and foremost,” he said. “What I did on the court …
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