Goog Lord people. Do u really think a damn magazine cover has any bearing on how this season ends up? We’re about to dumptruck teams asses on the way to #8. Put that on the cover.
Wish Wiltjer was on there. I remember in 2010 when that one magazine wanted to do a shoot, but Wall and company refused to do it unless Bledsoe was included.
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Thanks ESPN for Jinxing us; why not just have a black cat in the photo or have Obama call us again. All we need now is to have SI call to put us on their cover.
damn, Jones’ focus has even carried to this photo shoot … look at him muggin, hahaha, and Darius too … let the journey begin … and let’s hope it ends well.
FWIW, both Heshimu Evans and Nazr Mohammed were on covers of two different issues of Sports Illustrated shortly before and during the 1998 NCAA tournament. Which we won.
18 – Not saying that couldnt even shoot the entire team on the cover but back In 2010 the issue with SLAM Magazine Is they wanted a specific number of guys on the cover. They werent trying to leave anyone out they just had a number In mind of what they thought would look good to capture the image they wanted. John Wall just had other plans and proved we are the needle.
I do love how they refer to the entire Issue as the “Choke Issue”. Just making references to everything in it, including UK. Hmmm, I bet that will cause sales to go up, especially with all the UK haters who will be bringing it up on threads.
Yet, It is only a magazine, and has nothing to do with our boys.
How many people you guys want on the cover?!! We got 6! I’m a big Wiltjer fan, but I don’t think he should be on the cover. And the jinx only applies to Sports Illustrated.
we were never thought of when these things came out a few years ago. UK fans bitch about the dumbest things. Yeah wiltjer is good but the guys on the cover are the guys who were in during the miss st. game and when florida began to make a run on us.
People this is exactly why people hate on us so much some of you will complain over any thing we made a cover and are getting positive publicity this their out to get us stuff is getting old if you want to complain that espn is on Duke and UNC sack your 100% correct or that Bobby knight and a few other analyst don’t like us right agian but this their all out to get us stuff makes no since OSU got screwed last year Kansas the year before it’s not just us it’s anyone besides the ACC,Wiljer is not there because he really hasn’t played a major role this year so far
#22 almost had it, but honestly, I’ll bet Wiltjer was missing due to filming the ‘Cribs’ video with Polson. During the tour, you can see some of these guys walk through wearing these uni’s (forms and brows).
Ok BBN and Big Dog, I do not think that anyone is setting a fire to ESPN in this thread. We are observing that Kyle is not on the cover, thats it. He has been a great 7th man, and has made many big 3′s this year. He is a good player, and at 13 minutes a game, a solid sub when his name is called.
It would have been nice to have him on there. I do not think anyone that is not a UK fan, is going to think that making such an observation, as an extreme Big Blue reaction that is ridiculous. Give it a rest.
#49 you must have read different post than the ones I see hear Wiljer has in no way set the world on fire yet I do think he will be real good by the time he leaves and very well could be a key to get #8 but he’s simply not been that important yet.we just made a cover of a network that we all have been saying has give us the cold shoulder and people are still bitching yes that is why people hate on us
thats the dopest ive ever seen and the reason wiltjer’s not on it the guy plays 5-10 min a game. He makes an impact, but that’s like yelling about when orton wasn’t on the Slam Magazine Cover in 09-10.
I think it’s a good omen. The tagline about Cal seeking his first title is reminiscent of the ’96 SI cover about Pitino seeking his first title “A Man Possessed.”
I wish all I had to worry about was the SI cover this week. People, I’ve got real life issues to deal with, work issues, family issues. How about the folks in Morgan County, you think they’re up in arms over this week’s SI cover? Since they don’t have houses, the mailman probably had a hard time delivering this issue.
#71 – It’s not 6 white and one black….plus you are twisting this into something it’s not. Besides the 6 that are shown are averaging over 25 minutes a game and Kyle is getting just under half of that by averaging just 12. To everyone else in college basketball he is a role player and not a key figure and to be honest over 31 games that is what the stats say. While he has played a bit more lately over the course of the year he hasn’t put in the time that these guys in the games. I’m fine with Kyle being out of the picture….he’ll get his cover with the crew next year and the for winning the title of course.
Good grief, Wiltjer has lots of covers yet to come. Settle down. Not racial – highest stats. Some of you are just looking for something to complain about. I love the cover but would rather they hadn’t called it, “The Choke Issue.”
This is the core of guys that got the team this far. Kyle Wiltjer is a small piece who has a chance to develop into a big one as he moves on at UK but he is not the meat and potatoes of this team. If Kyle deserves to be on there, then Eloy Vargas does too. I don’t think ESPN wants that.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
FIRST!!
And SICK!!
March 5th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
this is terrible luck
March 5th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Apparently on SI, too.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
The Choke issue? Great…
March 5th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Does anyone else think it’s odd that it says “The Choke Issue” and then Kentucky underneath? WTF ESPN???
March 5th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
My favorite team on the cover,and an article about Kobe being overrated inside. Defiantly buying!
March 5th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Yeah… Not sure if the Choke Issue is an omen.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Hey, guys. Our team is on the cover of ESPN The Magazine. That’s a good thing. Be proud.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Where is Wiltjer?
March 5th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
MKG and the Js, dope!
March 5th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Lamb’s pose makes me laugh.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
hahahaha look at Dewey front and center all proud like and crossing his arms.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Lamb = Capt Morgan
March 5th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
The headline should read 2011/2012 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!! GO CATS!!
March 5th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Goog Lord people. Do u really think a damn magazine cover has any bearing on how this season ends up? We’re about to dumptruck teams asses on the way to #8. Put that on the cover.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Looks to me that the little date on the left says March… 19th maybe? A definite pick-up whenever it comes out. Go Cats!
March 5th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Can’t wait to get mine!
March 5th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Wish Wiltjer was on there. I remember in 2010 when that one magazine wanted to do a shoot, but Wall and company refused to do it unless Bledsoe was included.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Spread those cheeks real wide, the article is about to hit.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
15 – I feel that. I’m calling for double-digit point wins throughout the entire tournament. This team is THAT good.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
#15…I totally agree. Magazine covers mean absolutely nothing folks. Madden game covers? Well, that’s another story.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Wiltjer couldn’t make the photo shoot due to recording the new WBA single and video.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
#BGC is trending right now on Twitter… First thought: Oh God, BCG got another DUI… Thankfully, the letters were transposed.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
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March 5th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
We’re so dope! I love it.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Thanks ESPN for Jinxing us; why not just have a black cat in the photo or have Obama call us again. All we need now is to have SI call to put us on their cover.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
damn, Jones’ focus has even carried to this photo shoot … look at him muggin, hahaha, and Darius too … let the journey begin … and let’s hope it ends well.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
6) Defiantly buying? Who are you defying?
March 5th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
FWIW, both Heshimu Evans and Nazr Mohammed were on covers of two different issues of Sports Illustrated shortly before and during the 1998 NCAA tournament. Which we won.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Wiltjer will be on next year’s cover…
March 5th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Hopefully he’s in a gym working on defense, rebounding, core strength, agility and overall quickness and toughness.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Ummm….The CHOKE Issue!?! Really, ESPN? You suck and btw, thanks for jinxing us.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
18 – Not saying that couldnt even shoot the entire team on the cover but back In 2010 the issue with SLAM Magazine Is they wanted a specific number of guys on the cover. They werent trying to leave anyone out they just had a number In mind of what they thought would look good to capture the image they wanted. John Wall just had other plans and proved we are the needle.
March 5th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
Lamb looks like he has a beer gut in that pic!!
March 5th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
where can i pick up this swag issue!?!?
March 5th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Not on cover equats to no respect / On cover equats to a jinx. SMH
March 5th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
This could be the last time we see them in the road blues.
March 5th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Oh my goodness!!!!! TJ has the Nike swoosh upside down. You know what that means. NOTHING get over it people.
March 5th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Where’s Jorts?
March 5th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Disappointing Kyle wasn’t included in this….
March 5th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
I do love how they refer to the entire Issue as the “Choke Issue”. Just making references to everything in it, including UK. Hmmm, I bet that will cause sales to go up, especially with all the UK haters who will be bringing it up on threads.
Yet, It is only a magazine, and has nothing to do with our boys.
March 5th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Lamb looks like a farm boy.
March 5th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
How many people you guys want on the cover?!! We got 6! I’m a big Wiltjer fan, but I don’t think he should be on the cover. And the jinx only applies to Sports Illustrated.
March 5th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
Give Lamb some roast beast for he looks like the Grinch with that pot belly!
March 5th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
we were never thought of when these things came out a few years ago. UK fans bitch about the dumbest things. Yeah wiltjer is good but the guys on the cover are the guys who were in during the miss st. game and when florida began to make a run on us.
March 5th, 2012 at 11:20 pm
People this is exactly why people hate on us so much some of you will complain over any thing we made a cover and are getting positive publicity this their out to get us stuff is getting old if you want to complain that espn is on Duke and UNC sack your 100% correct or that Bobby knight and a few other analyst don’t like us right agian but this their all out to get us stuff makes no since OSU got screwed last year Kansas the year before it’s not just us it’s anyone besides the ACC,Wiljer is not there because he really hasn’t played a major role this year so far
March 5th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
#22 almost had it, but honestly, I’ll bet Wiltjer was missing due to filming the ‘Cribs’ video with Polson. During the tour, you can see some of these guys walk through wearing these uni’s (forms and brows).
March 5th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
19) I hope its not something like our coach payed for some crazy skank to have an abortion to kill his bastard love child
March 5th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Ok BBN and Big Dog, I do not think that anyone is setting a fire to ESPN in this thread. We are observing that Kyle is not on the cover, thats it. He has been a great 7th man, and has made many big 3′s this year. He is a good player, and at 13 minutes a game, a solid sub when his name is called.
It would have been nice to have him on there. I do not think anyone that is not a UK fan, is going to think that making such an observation, as an extreme Big Blue reaction that is ridiculous. Give it a rest.
March 5th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
this is rad
March 5th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
cuse self reporting drug violations
March 5th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
24-What exactly are you trying to say?
March 5th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/player-of-the-year vote for A. Davis for POY!! He is losing bad to T. Rob.
March 5th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
WILL BUY WILL FRAME
March 5th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Awaiting moderation? Seriously!
March 5th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
#49 you must have read different post than the ones I see hear Wiljer has in no way set the world on fire yet I do think he will be real good by the time he leaves and very well could be a key to get #8 but he’s simply not been that important yet.we just made a cover of a network that we all have been saying has give us the cold shoulder and people are still bitching yes that is why people hate on us
March 5th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
this is def. getting framed and going on the wall
March 5th, 2012 at 11:55 pm
Guess Wiltjer left the team last week. Too bad, we could’ve used him in the upcoming tourneys.
March 5th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
I’m like you#52 I don’t get what he’s wanting maybee he should just say what he wants
March 6th, 2012 at 12:00 am
Love Wiltjer, but he doesn’t average 10+ a game like the 6 gentlemen in the picture.
March 6th, 2012 at 12:05 am
Didn’t Pelphrey, Farmer, and Mash refuse a shoot for the SI cover because they would not include Todd Svodoba?
March 6th, 2012 at 12:11 am
Don’t sweat the Atlanta choking headline. That’s been pre-printed on every issue since 1993.
March 6th, 2012 at 12:29 am
that’s about as backhanded a cover as anyone could possibly ask for
March 6th, 2012 at 1:03 am
Where the f is Wiljter????
He’s a big part of this team folks!
March 6th, 2012 at 1:18 am
thats the dopest ive ever seen and the reason wiltjer’s not on it the guy plays 5-10 min a game. He makes an impact, but that’s like yelling about when orton wasn’t on the Slam Magazine Cover in 09-10.
March 6th, 2012 at 2:20 am
I think it’s a good omen. The tagline about Cal seeking his first title is reminiscent of the ’96 SI cover about Pitino seeking his first title “A Man Possessed.”
March 6th, 2012 at 6:28 am
Look everyone this is what positive publicity looks like, we are the model program. Unlike what is going on in Syracuse, we should be proud!!!!!
March 6th, 2012 at 7:23 am
I’ll say it again, WHERE’S WILTJER??
March 6th, 2012 at 7:30 am
I imagine he’s in Wildcat Lodge sleeping
March 6th, 2012 at 7:34 am
I wish all I had to worry about was the SI cover this week. People, I’ve got real life issues to deal with, work issues, family issues. How about the folks in Morgan County, you think they’re up in arms over this week’s SI cover? Since they don’t have houses, the mailman probably had a hard time delivering this issue.
March 6th, 2012 at 8:32 am
IF this were 6 white guys and Wiltjer were black, every lib in KY would be up in arms; and you know it. Reverse it, no big deal; of course not.
March 6th, 2012 at 8:49 am
Wow #71…way to go political lmao.
March 6th, 2012 at 8:58 am
#71 – It’s not 6 white and one black….plus you are twisting this into something it’s not. Besides the 6 that are shown are averaging over 25 minutes a game and Kyle is getting just under half of that by averaging just 12. To everyone else in college basketball he is a role player and not a key figure and to be honest over 31 games that is what the stats say. While he has played a bit more lately over the course of the year he hasn’t put in the time that these guys in the games. I’m fine with Kyle being out of the picture….he’ll get his cover with the crew next year and the for winning the title of course.
March 6th, 2012 at 9:05 am
this is the choke issue…all about choking i will not acknowledge this issue…i mean seriously we are on the cover of espn the magazines choke issue
March 6th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Straight swag!
March 6th, 2012 at 9:34 am
A signed framed copy would look real nice in the man cave.
March 6th, 2012 at 9:41 am
Good grief, Wiltjer has lots of covers yet to come. Settle down. Not racial – highest stats. Some of you are just looking for something to complain about. I love the cover but would rather they hadn’t called it, “The Choke Issue.”
March 6th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Just get angry, Wiltjer, and show them in the tournament.
March 6th, 2012 at 11:06 am
71. you a ignorant racist much? its 6 BASKETBALL PLAYERS. ALL BLUE! people like you are dispicable
March 6th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
71)And they’d be stupid for bringing it up just like you are for bringing it up.
March 6th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
This is the core of guys that got the team this far. Kyle Wiltjer is a small piece who has a chance to develop into a big one as he moves on at UK but he is not the meat and potatoes of this team. If Kyle deserves to be on there, then Eloy Vargas does too. I don’t think ESPN wants that.
March 6th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
ESPN just loves to hate the Cats. We’ll all be laughing at this when Calipari and the Cats are cutting down the nets in Nola. Go Cats.
March 6th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Wonder who bought Gillie’s shoes?