Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
Argo and Les Miserables won big last night but Tommy Lee Jones was the real winner from the 70th annual Golden Globes. The expression on his face while Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell presented an award was priceless. It’s identical to the look we all had on our faces after the Texas A&M game Saturday.
Speaking of that game, Matt Jones and Ryan Lemond are on the airwaves this morning to discuss what went wrong against the Aggies. They’ll have that, and more from the weekend, on this morning’s edition of Kentucky Sports Radio radio.
Join in on the fun by calling (502) 571-1080.
Topics include:
– Elston Turner’d
– What needs to change
– Football visitors/commits
– Looking ahead to Tennessee
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January 14th, 2013 at 9:56 am
Should be worried Uncle Matt? This is like living pay check to pay check with winning basketball games. Dare we mention who is #1?
January 14th, 2013 at 9:58 am
It’s time to stop the talk of these players going to the NBA. They need to worry about winning games and improving first.
January 14th, 2013 at 9:59 am
The Wiig and Ferrell schtick went too long, though it wasn’t totally without humor. I at least chuckled.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:01 am
he looks like he needs a laxative
January 14th, 2013 at 10:02 am
Will’s mustache give Rob Roy/ Cutler a run for the money.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:03 am
I’m curious when the rest of the world will realize just how terrible Will Ferrell is. A lot of Wig’s charators on SNL were annoying and overplayed too. I’m glad I missed last night.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:04 am
We need to play Polson and Hood more. Poythress doesn’t have the heart and Archie is out of control. Roll the ball out with Hood/Polson and let them see what they can do. I played better in my days at St. X.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Just how good is the SEC?:
If you look at the SEC east and the top tier teams UK has to compete with football wise and look at their bowl performances, one can ask is the SEC really as great as people say? The 3 teams we have to compete with (South Carolina, Florida and Georgia) all SHOULD HAVE LOST their bowl games. Those “vaunted defenses” all gave up nearly 30 points against what many would call inferior competition. NO ONE thought any of those games were going to be close. Against highly athletic dual threat QB’s those defenses gave up huge chunks of yardage. I think much of the padded defensive stats were due to the lack of explosive/high octane offenses in the SEC. You really only have 2, Texas A&M and Georgia. Lets look at Texas A&M. The style of offense they run is a mirror image of what Neil Brown runs. Guess how many 4-star athletes they had at the skill positions this year? ZERO. Their defense didn’t even rank in the top 50 yet they came damn close to winning the WEST and took Alabama to school in Tuscaloosa.
I say all that to say this: Maybe its not as far fetched as one may think for UK to compete in the east. I mean this year we played right with UGA, and played with South Carolina for a half. IF we were to land Woulard, I think that UK could do some damage in the East… not right away, but I just don’t think those Defenses are as great as many think. And Florida and S. Carolina desperately need more consistency on the offensive side of the ball. I don’t know about anyone else, but I am excited to see what this football season has in store!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:07 am
7- Hood needs to never leave the bench, Polson is not the answer if we have to depend on these two we will never win another game.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:08 am
Matt,
I have a friend from Canada that came to live with me for a little over a year. He lived here last year and was amazed at how great UK fans were. He had a blast during the tournament and enjoyed the championship celebration…. He said “UK has the best fans in the world.” After things calmed down, he was still pumped about things and promised to follow the Cats once he moved back to New Market, Ontario. Before he left, I told him not to expect too much this year and to keep and eye on KSR and the message boards and you will see the true colors of UK fans during this season. We are the best fans when we are winning and when we don’t, “fans” get on ESPN, Rupp’s Rafters, and KSR and make us look like IDIOTS! Please think before you post or talk!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:09 am
Two things. I’m glad my UofL friends don’t read this, it would be wonderful if Louisville gets named number one and then lose tonight to Conn. Also, I try to remind my self every UK game that this is a young team and it’s ok if we lose and then there is a time during every game that gets me sucked back into, the We are Going to Win mode. Still love my CATS. I’m spoiled I guess.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:10 am
Matt, try and do something about the woman wearing orange behind the UK bench. this at least the second time this has happened!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:10 am
Now can we all admit that Sean woods was right? This team is not a Kentucky team. They have no heart. and play like they just dont care.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:10 am
Turner was on fire. NBA Jam shit. Literally. Also, Ky Dept of Fish and Wildlife has a new slogan: “Support your wildlife; drink Wild Turkey.” #EpicFail lol!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:12 am
Hoods good…
January 14th, 2013 at 10:12 am
Patty, U of L’s reign of #1 will last just 1 day after they lose to UConn tonight.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:13 am
The thing that almost made my head explode Saturday was the caller that literally made Matt’s head explode on the Post Game show. Please tell me we can hear that call again today? #Smh #FakeFan
January 14th, 2013 at 10:14 am
How worried are you about not making the tournament?
We have to remember all the things Cal has preached over the last several years is new to this team. This season seems to be exhausting to Cal, this year seems to be weighing on him like 3 years usually would.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:14 am
The “book reader” did show up on the TV broadcast a few times, maybe someone can go back and get a screen shot.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:14 am
For the Amusement of UK Football Fans:
According to Rivals we’re currently 47th with 1200 rankings points. Just looking at guys that we appear to be in good shape for:
-Adding just Timmons would move us to 1290 points = T-47th.
-Adding Timmons and one of the two RB’s (Kemp or Turner) would move us to 1380 points = 37th
-Adding Timmons and Woulard would move us to 1439 points = 35th.
-Adding Timmons, Woulard and one of Kemp or Turner would move us to 1529 points = 27th
-Adding Timmons, Woulard and both Kemp and Turner would move us up to 1619 points = 20th
-In the unlikely event the stars aligned and UK got what we DREAMED of and we added Woulard, Senat, Kemp and the Alexander twins we would then have 1784 points putting us at 13th in team rankings.
However, some of the teams we can pass will be adding recruits too, but many of them already have 20+ recruits and only the 20 highest rated count for Rivals. In order for those teams to make significant jumps they will need to add 5-star prospects. The point differential between 3 and 4 stars is not a whole lot.
Top 35, maybe top 30, could be very realistic if things continue to go well.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:14 am
10- That’s the way most fans are. They love the team when they are winning and hate the team when they are losing. It’s not just UK fans only. It’s like that EVERYWHERE.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:15 am
I worry about Cal. The way he is exploding is NOT healthy.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:16 am
I went to Devon Downey’s last game at Rupp and the fans gave him an ovation when he walked to the bus after the game. It was during the radio show and they applauded when the UK player of the game was talking.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:16 am
Is this Texas A&M thing the start of some type of Billy G curse!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:16 am
21. You have a lot of time on your hands brother, but I appreciate your work. Thanks, good info.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:17 am
Please tell me Ryan doesn’t get paid for his input, or lack their of. Still adds no value to the show, could be much better. Unless you have a good “mike-and-mike” back-and-forth, might as well go with the Jim Rome, Colin Cowherd solo-style
January 14th, 2013 at 10:17 am
25. #20, I apologize.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:17 am
I don’t understand the standing ovation for a guy who just kicked our butts. This isn’t upward basketball.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:17 am
21. – During Basketball season I feel like I live in Philadelphia…. BTW, I will check ESPN boards after other teams lose and their fans are not on their in numbers acting like our fans do….. There tend to be many of our “fans” on there making fun of the team that lost.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:17 am
Didn’t hear the call! Can’t wait this ought to be good.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:17 am
Does Cal ever get txt messages about his yelling?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:18 am
I like how when the team is not doing good and fans point that out, they are labeled as horrible fans.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:18 am
I wish Alex Jones’ mom would send him a txt msg to stop yelling.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:19 am
I thought UK showed great improvemeent. The Free Throw percentage was up. Goodwin rarely drove into traffic and turned it over or threw it up, Noel’s offensive skill set looked a lot better….. and the D on Turner was pretty good….. 40 points….. Whatcha gonna do?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:19 am
27- No problem, Just love the excitement!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:19 am
Matt, check out the email I sent you about Chris Jackson.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:20 am
At one point, Turner had twenty and UK had twenty. Wtf..
January 14th, 2013 at 10:20 am
She just wants to get noticed!!!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:21 am
I saw it. Will Ferrell is terrible.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:21 am
29- Go on a Bama site when they lose next time and see what they are saying. I mean look at the 49ers fans, they were giving David Akers death threats. I mean we’re talking about killing someone over a sport.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:23 am
The ESPN Insider Draft Profile on Alex Poythress lists “motor” as one of his character traits. I love Poythress, but I don’t see that one.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:24 am
Wil Ferrell is pretty good but the bit was too long
January 14th, 2013 at 10:24 am
Every body seems to forget we get every teams best shot every game. And when they win usually they suck their next game.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:24 am
btw- To Everyone that was worried about Woulard and Samples tweets of “Watched basketball enough, gotta get out and do something”.
Those were decoy’s… Had a friend that told me he hung out with them at their frat house party on friday and stood outside of Tin Roof with them on Saturday. Both Woulard and Samples have GF. I doubt they are gonna tweet “At house party havin great time talkin to some beautiful Tri Delts!” lol
January 14th, 2013 at 10:25 am
Hey Matt, Hypothetically, let’s say Cal’s system results in the following cycle of post season play:
Elite Eight
Final Four
NCAA Champion
NIT
Elite Eight
Final Four
NCAA Champion
NIT
If this cycle proves true, would the BBN accept it?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:25 am
I love Will Ferrell!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:25 am
Matt – It’s also a no-no for Chinese culture if you read a Book (the same prouncation as Lose) behind a person who is playing marhjong (popular Chinese game
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahjong
January 14th, 2013 at 10:26 am
Anyone who doesn’t think Will Ferrell is funny is either older than 40, younger than 20, or has no sense of humor at all
January 14th, 2013 at 10:26 am
Jodie Foster’s speech at the Golden Globes was longer than Boyd Crowder’s forehead.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:26 am
Can you imagine if Johnny Short was listed in an NCAA infraction?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:26 am
I think John Short has been doing some drugs this morning.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:26 am
Will Ferrell is hillarious.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:27 am
26. I think Ryan’s there for comic relief. As in, “surely he can’t be that stupid” type of humor. Ryan gets entirely too excited and when he is trying to be funny he is horrible, but he does have a sort of ignorant and innocent nature to him that can be entertaining and endearing some of the time.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:28 am
Will Ferrell is funnier in small doses. Anchorman is the one exception, but otherwise he’s funniest when he’s either playing subtle (Stranger Than Fiction, Everything Must Go) or playing in part roles (Old School, Wedding Crashers).
January 14th, 2013 at 10:28 am
During the game they talked about how Cal had tone down his approach with Harrow because he couldn’t handle it. Is it just me or is time to do the same with Alex? I’m not saying the kid doesn’t deserve it, lord knows I yell at him through the screen enough, but the kid really doesn’t seem to react to the constant screaming.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:29 am
Believe that was not the first time you screwed up the (dumb) recruiting rules on the official UK pre-game show, Matt. At least you know now.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:29 am
In defense of Ryan, it’s got to be hard to do a radio show when the host and all the other staff are in a different studio.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:30 am
The optimist view point is UK football. Rivals.com uses a rating scale of 4.9 to 6.1 (which is the most random scale ever) and we already have more recruits with a 5.7 (highest level for a 3 star) than in any year measured by rivals. Very impressive to already have 6 of those guys when we don’t have a full class and some of the past years i’m measuring against there wasn’t a 25 man class limit.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:30 am
Semi Pro is one of my favorite Will Farrell movies. That movie is just flat out funny.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:31 am
58) meant 5.7 or better
January 14th, 2013 at 10:31 am
Big J Dawg – thanks for your support and for your input. we’ll try even harder to annoy you in the future
January 14th, 2013 at 10:32 am
I am not a huge fan, but I loved Will Farrell in Eastbound and Down
January 14th, 2013 at 10:32 am
I wonder how this and last year would have been if we flip flopped Anthony Davis this year and Nerlens Noel last year. Would we be better this year?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:34 am
I would gladly take that 4 yr stretch. a title every 4 years, sign me up
January 14th, 2013 at 10:34 am
I feel so bad for Nerlens because that kid works so hard.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:34 am
Tommy Lee Jones plays the same character in every movie.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:34 am
What does Ryan not understand about this scenario? Good night.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:35 am
In 2003 we celebrated 100 years of Kentucky basketball.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:35 am
I thought it was HILARIOUS what Kevin Hart said about Django Unchained getting no love and Jamie Fox not getting any love by the awards panel.
he said “ITs wrong, Django was the best damn movie this year! How many black ppl be on the committe? Zero! You think they gonna give an award to a movie about a man goin round killin white folks!? I doubt that!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:35 am
Matt, you said this before and I was talking to a fellow UK fan at a bar during the game – what this team is missing – Shabazz Muhammed. Had we gotten him as planned, we’d be alright right now.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:35 am
Are we going to do the call now?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:36 am
I really hope Matt starts digging into football recruiting and learning more about it along with the new coaches/program. I think it would really help KSR with him having more knowledge of football recruiting and the program moving forward.Thanks for all you do Matt
January 14th, 2013 at 10:36 am
I stopped listening to the Post Show after I heard that call – unbelieveable!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:37 am
Bo Jackson wanted to go to college over the pros.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:38 am
Ask Taber about her 18U fastpitch World Series Championship year…
Struggled now and then in the summer- lost games we should have won
and then it all came together in the end! #Champs
January 14th, 2013 at 10:38 am
I was listening to this call when it happened and it made me so angry I almost drove my car off the road in a rage.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:38 am
This guy is unbelievable stupid!!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:38 am
That caller was an idiot! ANY SCHOOL WOULD TAKE A TOP GUY/GUYS EACH AND EVERY YEAR IF THEY COULD! This guy has his eyes sewn shut. They respect it because they come back and take classes. Again, this guy is stupid.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:38 am
Is this Tom Jurich?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:38 am
You were spot on, Matt. High major programs are for players that want to be in the NBA. These kids don’t grow up in Kentucky dreaming of the day they can wear the jersey. Most of these kids only learn about the tradition once they get here, and you are going to have to live with that if you wanna win.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:38 am
Yep, the alumni would quit writing checks if they won the title and 4 freshmen went to the NBA….hahaha!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Great job on this call Matt, made me proud
January 14th, 2013 at 10:39 am
LISTEN TO ME FOR A SECOND MATT!!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:40 am
Great job LawDog!!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:40 am
This guy was an idiot.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:40 am
When John said, “student-athlete,” I wanted to go through the radio and punch him in the nuts. What a prick. Go Cayts!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:40 am
Lets talk college basketball titles. A lot has happened since 1986.. Duke and coach K won 4 titles. UNC won 3 along with some other team called Kentucky.. Florida won back to back titles. UCONN won a few. Shaq went on and became one of the best NCAA players to ever play, and then played a full NBA career winning 4 titles. Michael Jordan won 3, then retired and came back and won 3 more… And then retired again. The mullet made a run and flamed out. Just like Gary Buseys brain cells. Two Bushes were in office… Unfortunately! And one more important thing to note, UL has NOT won a NCAA basketball title since that year. So everyone gets it, well kinda, L1C4 whatever that means, and L yeah! You got your approval that you have been seeking for decades, with all your post and photoshopped pictures. UL is #1 for the time being, with no championship in recent memory. I actually hope they win the whole thing if UK doesn’t. Reason I posted this? I had to bring a few fans back to earth, that seem to think UK didn’t just.. Smack that ass all on the floor, smacked that ass in the final 4, smacked that ass til Rick got sore, smacked that ass o oooo o. And went on to actually win a NC in basketball. I’ll admit UL is a top 10 all time program, probably around 8-10 all time. And yes, before you bring up what about this year, I’ll save you the argument, what about it? What about the2 games last year and the years before that? Next year makes this year, last year. And you will still hear people holding on to that measly 3 point win at home. So don’t tell me the past doesn’t matter or isn’t relevant. If it wasn’t, then why do we have a hall of fame? Why do we hang banners? Why did God give us memories? I guess the past just stings to much for UL fans that they don’t want to bring it up. I really don’t know, and honestly I don’t care. I just wish they could accept that we are the greatest basketball program! And be happy that as a state we both bring in wins and wins and more wins, and some titles.. Well, at least one team has… Since 1986!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:40 am
Honestly, I’m getting pretty mad, too, because that perspective is offensive to the players. It’s selfish for fans to act like these kids are lesser people because they don’t love UK the way that we have because we’ve lived here our whole lives.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:40 am
OK you’re right, this dude has instantly made me frustrated as h3ll
January 14th, 2013 at 10:40 am
I think Cal just missed on recruiting for this year’s team. They have talent but for whatever reason, these personalities haven’t meshed. They are too laid back and we don’t have go getter this year. What we are missing is a Shabazz or Bennett and Cal just didn’t get them this year. You can’t get them all. We’ll be fine. In Cal I trust.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:40 am
What can make Wiltjer play better defense? It seems like a fundamental part of the game to defend. Of course he will go up against better athletes, but he is supposed to be a 4 or 5 star player that gets owned nightly.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am
I’m screaming at my computer, hang up!!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am
I honestly didn’t see anything wrong with how you handled that guy. Actually you were light on him.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am
I do. He’s a bad guy. He’s one of the reasons why people say UK fans are fair-weather fans.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am
Unfortunately, the fans don’t get to see the players in the locker room after the game. From our perspective, it does look like the players could care less about the losses.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am
I wish these type of fans would just go cheer for Louisville
January 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am
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I don’t get much comic relief by thinking someone is stupid, maybe thats just me, but its not just that, it seems more that he doesn’t follow UK sports well enough (recruiting, games, etc.) to talk about it educationally and in an entertaining fashion. He just isn’t funny or provide any insight that I can sit back and say, “wow, that was intelligent” or “man, i haven’t thought of it that way.” I agree, that must be difficult to be in a different location, but if you are serious about this show’s success with him apart of it, maybe he needs to be in studio or make the trip 5 days a week, as its not a far drive. Still I don’t believe that would fix his influence on the show, as it seems irrelevant and adding no value, why can’t we have someone more of Matt’s equal than someone who cannot match-up, not allowing for a conversational environment
January 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am
We had a ton of four year players before Calipari got here. How’d that work out for us?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am
Picking a college to help you get the job you want as fast as you can. Don’t most people choose their school for that reason.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am
Chill out Mr. Jones its OK!!!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:42 am
#94 I’ve never heard that UK fans are fair weather. Rupp is filled no matter how well the team is doing.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:42 am
Good guy/ bad guy, doesn’t matter. He’s a goddam moron.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:42 am
Matt. Thank you for yelling at the caller. You should yell at more of them!!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:42 am
Unfortunately, the top 68 teams don’t make the tournament every year.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:43 am
The Top 68 teams DON’T make the field. When you figure in automatic bids from the non-BCS conferences, you are really looking at the best 48 teams in the country.
And UK has exactly one good win right now.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:43 am
Matt Twany wasnt here all 4years either
January 14th, 2013 at 10:43 am
The only thing that gets on my nerves is how much Matt cuts him off.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:43 am
That caller longs for the days of the ol’ Rick Rick plays.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:43 am
#107 Matt had to cut him off, he was talking crap!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:44 am
This caller is confused. Bruce Pearl said that Poythress needs to be playing more 4. Pearl said he isn’t a great 3 or on the wing and he needs to get down closer to the basket and off the perimeter.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:44 am
Losses seem to bring out the fans attacking other fans. This is just like Tubby’s last years. It’s time to stop attacking each other.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:44 am
102. Get your head out of your butt! UK fans are fair weathered fans…. Go on ticketmaster….. You can purchase tickets for tomorrow nights game….. DIDN’T HAPPEN LAST YEAR!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:44 am
When you get angry and yell at people on the show, we can’t hear your nose whistle as much.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:45 am
Fans are measured in times of adversity. Time to man up and support your team.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:45 am
111. So, fans can point out when a team is not doing well but, fans can’t point out when other fans are idiots?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:45 am
#112 Last year, I walked up to the 101 table a purchased 2 tickets for a game.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:46 am
I think Julius Randle is exactly what Poythress needs. While he doesnt start, there is no one at his position that can “take his spot”. Competition is EXACTLY what he needs. It will make him grow up, unless he is ok sitting on the bench behind Randle.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:46 am
I think that caller must have been Old School’s brother or kin.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:46 am
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Case and point- ryan gets called out multiple times this hour for not paying attention.
Every day this happens. Even when he doesn’t get called out, you can often tell he isn’t following the conversation, he is doing something else,or just flat-out isn’t taking the job seriously.
The only excuse would be he isn’t being paid, but is that even a good enough excuse?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:46 am
116. An SEC game?….don’t say yes becuase that didn’t happen
January 14th, 2013 at 10:46 am
105. UK has 0 good wins now, after Maryland losing last nite
January 14th, 2013 at 10:47 am
97- That’s your opinion. But a lot of us like Ryan and think he brings a lot to the show. That’s my opinion. There are other shows to listen to if you don’t like this one. If I din’t like it, I would listen to something else. There are other stations and other programs. Ryan is a good guy and I like to listen to him and Matt tpgether on the show.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:47 am
Did you see Tommy Lee Jones’ face during the ferrell presentation. That is how most folks see it.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:47 am
The argument that players only go to school to get to the NBA as a negative is hilarious to me. Every person goes to college to prepare themselves for their professional career. After 1 year, these college basketball players are ready for their professional career and to make a ton of money. If Engineers and Doctors could leave after 1 year and make a crapton of money you think they wouldn’t?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:47 am
#120 Yes, you don’t know as much as you think you know.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:47 am
Been a loyal listener for a while… have called in a few times and I met you at the Monticello live broadcast. I’m such a loyal listener I’m in the delivery room with my wife listening to the show. I’m expecting my first child this evening. Gonna see of you could give a shout out to my soon to be born son Kaden Benton Vickery?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:48 am
There is a difference in being a fan, and being unrealistic. I’ve been a UK fan for almost 50 years. This team stinks. I get that… that doesn’t mean I’m not a fan, I still pull for them, but I know they’re not that good.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:48 am
Ryan works very well with this show and Matt wasn’t too angry.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:48 am
No you weren’t that mad at the caller Matt. I just have to say, “there is no cure for stupid.” I bet that guy is a Republican.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:49 am
#127 I think that’s how the majority of the fans feel, but when people point that out, people on this board like to call those people fair weathered fans and idiots.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:49 am
paducah patty – thanks for having my back…again…and again…and again. haters gonna be haters
January 14th, 2013 at 10:49 am
#122 Well said!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:50 am
120 I bought tickets on ticketmaster for 3 SEC games last year 2-3 days before those games…yes, tickets are harder to get when the team is winning, but by your definition every single fanbase is fair-weather b/c that literally happens everywhere in every sport
January 14th, 2013 at 10:50 am
I mean, the last thing I’ve seen close to what Turner did is Jodie, and he did three times in one year.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:50 am
116. Where is that, I would like to do the same sometime. Lower Arena tickets?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:50 am
I think Matt was overly-frustrated going into that call in the post game show due to his nose whistles.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:50 am
Matt…you were nicer than I would have been…good grief…how can a fan blame a coach for recruiting the best (and qualified) players…fb fans were screaming because we didn’t…the nba is the prob the coach is the victim…what if the nba had taken kareem and big red? …what if they were not taking them in the last 5 years? who would have the most champs then?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:50 am
The most frustrating thing about this team is that they have the talent and potential to be a top 5 team and are not living up to that potential. We know they can be better than this.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:51 am
130. Because they call in radio shows and yell, go on ESPN and post dumb posts…. UK fans have earned their reputation
January 14th, 2013 at 10:51 am
Matt:
The biggest problem with this team is the inability of 4 of the starting 5 to hit a 15 ft jump shot or anything further out. We have Nerlens, who has to score at the rim, WCS, who has to score at the rim, Goodwin, who slashes…. to the rim, and Poythress, who can’t make a jump shot, and can’t make more than 4 dribbles before mishandling the ball. As such, defenses are sagging and clogging the paint, when poythress steps out on the wing, he sits there. When Nerlens goes to set the high pick, his man sits in the lane. We need a Doron lamb and a darius miller…. those are people who can pull up and shoot. Harrow, right now, is our best threat. He can drive, shoot spot ups and pull up, and he is athletic. Goodwin does not have a natural shot, and nor does poythress. Mays can’t hit his spot ups, and can do nothing off the dribble. This team will not be “alright”. You can’t just learn how to shoot a shot consistently. Duke has seth curry, UL has Russ smith, we have…… no one to fill that roll. We really needed shabazz and now we see why.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:51 am
Patty, no school today?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:52 am
I think one of the things we took for granted in T. Jones and Doron Lamb had outstanding basketball IQ. Even when they were not playing well, they still could function and was able to read and react and play the game. Poythress and Goodwin cant do that. Cal has to almost physically put them in the places they need to be and they have to be told what to do. They cannot read and react and relax and play the game. Thats a big deal.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:52 am
#135 It was upper arena. The table is right inside of the doors near the ticket takers.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:52 am
87) Best post!
January 14th, 2013 at 10:52 am
Are we last year’s UConn team? They had high expectations, never really put it together, and we were worried about playing them in the second round, just like a 1 seed would be with us this year.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:53 am
Allen has become my favorite caller. Love that guy.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:53 am
Matt–
fyi: Teen Wolf 2 was boxing, not basketball. lol Sorry I knew that.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:54 am
The sound system in the YUM Center is incredible, if you’ve never heard it.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:55 am
Can’t wait for Thursday’s show with Stoops.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:56 am
Nerlens Noel is an absolute beast…he is incredible
January 14th, 2013 at 10:56 am
if we got a point every time Mays pumpfaked he would be averaging double figures… lol
January 14th, 2013 at 10:56 am
If our football team had a comparable schedule as far as difficulty goes, they’d probably have a similar winning percentage.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:56 am
CBS Jerry Palm, whoever that is, does not have UK in NCAA tournament.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:57 am
I hate Duke more than anyone, but the one thing you can never say about any Duke team is that they don’t give it their all. Something about Coach K, he really knows how to get the kids to hustle and stay fundamentally sound for entire games.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:57 am
#141 I had to take a day, I am going to court in a bit, working on getting guardianship of my brother. We are off Friday and next Monday.
January 14th, 2013 at 10:58 am
If we continue to play poorly and do not make the field of 64, is there a chance we are NIT champions. If so, what are the stats on NCAA Champions then NIT champions in back to back years?
January 14th, 2013 at 10:59 am
The botton line is that prior to this year Cal hasnt really missed on an elite prospect he wanted. He missed on Shabazz, Bennett and Oriakhi (sp?). Just imagine this team with Shabazz and Oriakhi…
January 14th, 2013 at 11:00 am
155) Good Luck and enjoy the cold day off.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:01 am
I thought the team looked better Saturday, but Cal has to be able to change the game plan during the game which i believe is his weakness. I would say they could have done a box and 1 on turner,but other then Noel im not sure we have anybody on the team that can play defense………..
January 14th, 2013 at 11:02 am
122-
ryan-
Didn’t say Ryan wasn’t a “good-guy.” I never questioned his character or likability. I am saying if you want to take being a radio personality serious, there are some serious changes that need to take place. Did I ever say I didn’t like the show? Every one is entitled to an opinion, but my guess, 122, is that you are either friends with ryan, family with ryan, or something of the like.
Matt is only on this show, and that’s why I listen. So no, there aren’t other options.
I’m not a hater, ryan, as it seems you were indicating, just a fan of the show, educated with a masters, who can tell when someone isn’t paying attention or doing their job to their full potential.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:03 am
cats1068 – thanks for your support but you don’t want to get Big J Dawg mad at you too. He sounds like a highly trained radio executive who completely understands the dynamics of a radio show. isn’t it amazing how they criticize but still listen, more and more everyday. you are good man cats1068. go blackcats!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:03 am
Posters: please learn the difference between “their”/”there” and “your”/”you’re”.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:03 am
So, Who is in the Super Bowl? I say San Francisco v. New England…. San Fran wins again- Kaepernick is a baller!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:05 am
159. I felt that our team D was a lot better…Turner hit shots in guy’s faces…. WCS played good D, Goodwin was shutting him down in the 2nd half, and Harrow did a good job up top….. Guy goes for 40…. tough to beat
January 14th, 2013 at 11:05 am
Matt, The caller’s point was somewhat valid in that he suggested Cal should recruit some of the top sure fire NBA prospects to blend in with true UK Bluebloods. Come to think of it some of Cal’s best runs were with Memphis (D. Rose), UK (Brandon Knight) and (Wall & Cousins). These teams were surrounded with some UK Blue Bloods that were not sure fire 1st rounders out of high school. That makes the transistion less devastating. We know coach K and Roy were recruiting these same players that’s not the point. The question is di you think K or Roy would take the entire class of highly ranked freshmen and neglect the natural maturation process. I have gone back and forth with it myself. But you will never get the caller’s take if you keep interupting with your yelling and short-sightedness. It’s ok to disagree but at least let the callers finish.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:06 am
I’ve always been of the opinion that if you have to tell people what degree you have, or how much you make, or how religious you are, you are a little insecure.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:06 am
I am skeptical that this team will make the tournament and would be surprised if they made the top 5 in the SEC.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:08 am
Wait a minute 164…..I’m the real Smitty!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:09 am
You know, I told myself I wasn’t going to be hard on this team and at times it’s hard, but I’ve learned to accept that this is the youngest team I’ve seen, EVER at UK, and they have a lot to learn. I try not to get to worked up (which is hard as UK fans, I know)about the season, to a point, because if and that is a big IF, we can get hot atthe right time, that is key for this team. This isn’t a team that I think can dominate all year (obviously) but if they get hot around the SEC tour, I think we can build off that and rise to the occasion. This team is STILL one of the more talented teams in the nation, they just need to find theirselves. Even without Poythress (except for 4 games) we have done ok, not great, but ok. Harrow is good, Noel is good, now I feel Goodwin is slumping, I think Mayes will come out of his slump soon, not sure about Wiltjer (speed), but shooting, he is good IF he can learn to get his shot off quicker. Let’s not flip out and drive everyone nuts, Yes as UK fans we live to win, but lets keep our heads together and stay behind this team, they need us. #WEAREUK GO CATS!!!!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:09 am
165. Do I need to start calling myself the “Real Smitty” now?
January 14th, 2013 at 11:10 am
Matt – Jerry Palm is one of the most quoted names in college basketball. And by the way HE is still with CBS. Think he’s trade his gig for KSR? Didn’t think so.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:10 am
I tweeted a pic of the woman behind Coach Cal who wore gold metallic pants, orange top and scarf. It, as well as the asst coaches faces, are priceless.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:11 am
168. I dunno about that…. Been posting on here as Smitty for a while now… Since 2008
January 14th, 2013 at 11:12 am
That guy is a Kappa Sig at UK!, Good friend of mine! He told me he is 80% sure JoJo Kemp got laid by a Tri Delt lol!
JoJo Kemp also tweeted “went better than I ever expected lol”!!!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:12 am
Kyle Wiltjer needs to think big, the weight room should be his home.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:12 am
I enjoy Ryans commits keep it up Ryan. MATT needs to let a few of his funny remarks just roll on by.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:13 am
14:10 to go in Vandy game…..Booby Knight said a very racist remark & know one is talking about it. hmm
January 14th, 2013 at 11:13 am
Drew The Employee with the funniest lines in his time on KSR. Well done.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:14 am
Ryan
nice attempt at a low-blow. Too bad you can’t take any of that wittiness to your slot on the radio. What dynamics is there to understand. I don’t need a doctorate in radio entertainment to hear, day-in and day-out, when someone adds minimal value and is often times not paying attention. I mean I’m not asking you to be Jim Rome, but c’mon, a couple of hours of attention span wouldn’t hurt you.
The last time you were the lead host with Matt out, the show was unbearable to listen to.
And I feel that Matt was seriously upset of where you let the conversation go, and with all your knowledge and experience, you’d think you’d do a noticably better job.
I don’t listen for the lack of value you add, but for the value that Matt brings.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:14 am
I thought it was Matt Jones singing earlier instead of Dave Grohl. Listen to it again, It could easily be a recoding of Matt doing karaoke.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:15 am
So what are the chances of us landing Woulard? Does Clemson have a good QB coming back?
January 14th, 2013 at 11:16 am
Sorry Jay from Lyndon, your voice makes me sleepy.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:16 am
177 – that was so last week. We all just try to forget that game ever happened all together.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:16 am
181- Boyd is coming back for his senior year. Woulard would redshirt IMO.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:17 am
thanks carol! i’ll buy you a sweet tea
January 14th, 2013 at 11:17 am
I think Matt has a stalker!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:17 am
Keeping a brother like Drew Franklin will get you beat up. Good move, Lemond.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:18 am
It’s important to remember that most freshmen dominated teams flame out. We’ve been VERY spoiled. That UNC team that had Felton, McCants and Sean May for example, really struggled throughout the year.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:18 am
Matt, come on you would assess the situation and possibly back off, you know you would.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:19 am
181- Reading Steve Jones on twitter last night, he does not have an offer from Clemson as of yet, and apparently his dad isn’t thrilled with how Florida (and specifically Joker) is trying to jump in last minute after they sought interest from UK’s previous staff with no luck.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:19 am
Matt…..don’t you think that Cal should stop pushing players out the door and into the D League….ala Terrence Jones and Doron Lamb. If those two are on the team KY is not having all these shortcomings.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:19 am
This year’s group shows why the 1 year rule was good for the NBA, because some of these guys are showing that they aren’t ready for College much less the NBA, but had there not been this rule, they would’ve entered the draft and been picked up only to fizzle out.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:19 am
Kentucky needs the Red Defender to step out on the perimeter for defense. That’s the missing piece.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Matt, who is this Lance kid that showed the recruits around? A student? Involved with the program?
January 14th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Zero Dark Thirty is the movie of the year!!!!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:20 am
#191 When Jones and Lamb went to the NBA they were not going to the D league. Their play or play of others put them in the D league.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:22 am
181. Clemson’s returning QB is a Heisman contender. I don’t know if that hurts us or helps us.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:22 am
Do you think Poythress reminds you of a young Darius Miller? Has the upmost potential but plays in reserve mode..It wasn’t until later on in his career where he really came on…maybe Alex will be our Darius..
January 14th, 2013 at 11:22 am
Lol, Golden Globes spoiled it for all those watching last night and then KSR spoiled it for all the KSR listeners that watched anything else last night.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:22 am
191- The reality is that when these kids leave for the draft is more about where they project to be taken. Ready or not the guaranteed slotted money from being taken in the first round is more important than having to spend some time in the D League improving.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:23 am
191. I am pretty sure that he is making Lottery picks go and not forcing the others out…. They were on the their NBA teams and the execs/coaches decided that they should go to the d-league to get playing time…. I don’t see the issue if they decide to leave after 2 years, a title, and a pay day
January 14th, 2013 at 11:24 am
Pitino is the one who forces players out.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:24 am
191. ANd, teams are drafting guys not so much for this season but, for 2 or 3 years after they are drafted…and then beyond that
January 14th, 2013 at 11:24 am
181 – While the emergence of interest of Clemson is somewhat troubling, They have not even offered him yet. The fact Boyd returned helps UK’s cause. Woulard is almost certainly a redshirt at Clemson….at UK, he has a chance to compete and play immediately.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:24 am
Eric Bledsoe wasn’t a Lottery pick
January 14th, 2013 at 11:25 am
Eric Bledsoe wasn’t a lottery pick
January 14th, 2013 at 11:27 am
This Caller = Fail
January 14th, 2013 at 11:28 am
Holy cow. Take the phone away from some of these airheads. The number of morons that feel the need to call is astounding.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:28 am
All this anger over fans complaining is thank to all the social media. Fans always complained to each other at home or their job or the local bar when teams did bad in the past. Now it’s on twitter, the Internet and the bad vibe gets spread around and fueled. It’s a sad day when our players have to cancel all their social media accts due to angry fans. We lost our best six players to the nba last yr, reloaded and doing about as well as I thought we would. Ive supported plenty of UK teams over the yrs that lost games but turned it on by tourney time. Noel is getting better every game Nd he finally called out the other players. I stay optimistic that this may actually get a few guys going and make a difference from here on out. We are not as good as I hoped we would be at this point but I still cheer for our team every game. Last game wasn’t that bad. We could have won it but when a guy who averages 15 ppg goes for 40, shooting way behind the line, it kills almost any team. They played better in this loss than in the Vandy win.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:28 am
This people are driving me crazy. Kids go to college to get a career so they can support themselves. Guess what they are having a career and making money!!!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:28 am
Hey Matt, it’s pronounced Rah-Jon Rondo, not Ray-Jon. Just like it’s not pronounced Ee-nos, it’s En-nos.
Soft vowels Matt, soft vowels.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:28 am
Any proof he made Bledsoe go? Picked 18th is still good money
January 14th, 2013 at 11:29 am
Matt, have you seen Zero Dark Thirty yet? FANTASTIC movie
January 14th, 2013 at 11:29 am
Teague had a kid to provide for. Anyone who has a child cannot say that they would put a job that provides for your family on hold. You do what you gotta do.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:29 am
T. Jones is just a victim of a very unfortunate situation and horrible management by Houston. They recruited 2 forwards and traded for 2 more in hopes to trade for Howard. Jones on any other team is a contributing player. And PAtterson isnt starting for Houston.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:30 am
Teague maybe would’ve come back if we didn’t win the national title. When you win the title, are a projected first round pick, and all your teammates are going, it’s hard to make the decision to come back.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:31 am
If Siva played for 15 college seasons, U of L fans would still claim he is better than John Wall.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:32 am
BTW Terrence Jones is killin in the d-league
January 14th, 2013 at 11:32 am
This ain’t your father’s NCAA Basketball….things have changed.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:32 am
I’m ashamed that some of you are fellow Uk fans
January 14th, 2013 at 11:34 am
Jones is averaging 22 and 10 in the D-League…
January 14th, 2013 at 11:34 am
Matt, you can’t have it both ways. Orton was one of Cal’s one-and-dones, your qualifier that he’s a different case altogether is flat-out wrong. You stated that Cal’s one-and-dones aren’t going to the d-league. What exactly makes Orton any different? He was a ONE-AND-DONE.
Your biggest problem is your blue & white colored glasses are a bit too thick – unlike your skin.
Hearing you cut off callers and in general act like a complete jackass makes for great radio.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:35 am
Apparently Mrs. Lemond liked her some athletes.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:36 am
Marquis Teague was eating other PG’s up in the NCAA tourney and made Jordan Hulls look bad.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:37 am
this team is to the boyfriend as dierks bently is to the championship team.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:37 am
Look at where Bledsoe was before UK and where he is now. Look how much better his family is now. You think that happens anywhere else?
January 14th, 2013 at 11:37 am
224- Agree, Teague drove me crazy most of the season, but he balled in the tourney and he was tough as nails.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:37 am
St. Paul Raiders – you know thats why she married me big fella!!!!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:38 am
In the Espn/Rondo commercial what is it that
Levy? says to John Anderson at the end?
January 14th, 2013 at 11:38 am
222- Cal didnt recruit Orton, he put up with Orton… big difference
January 14th, 2013 at 11:39 am
Tommy Lee was the only one that had the balls not to laugh at nothing.As Sir Charles would say…. terrrrrible Jokes!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:39 am
Rondo commercial:
http://youtu.be/gpOlZ9Z6q30
January 14th, 2013 at 11:39 am
Tell that lady to give me her tickets. I’ll wear blue head to toe!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:41 am
Ryan- Yes sir, no doubt she made the right choice.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:41 am
i’m also against the moron segment of our fanbase
January 14th, 2013 at 11:42 am
Watch us somehow make a crazy run and win the title or at least make the Final 4 and see all of these people’s heads explode.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:43 am
I think we need to speed up the paste of our offense.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:44 am
Maybe they only make those ref shirts in a shmedium
January 14th, 2013 at 11:45 am
I hate it when iHeart goes out during a good Matt embarrassing story
January 14th, 2013 at 11:45 am
I guess he didn’t flex enough to keep Cal from arguing.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:46 am
I was wrong, they also make ref shirts in Extra Shmedium
January 14th, 2013 at 11:48 am
I thought it was great that the first Autistic contestant was in the Miss America pageant!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:49 am
Let’s say we loose 10 games this year, it’s still more fun to watch than when Tubby was coach.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:49 am
They draft on potential.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:50 am
Matt, that was Miss Iowa, Mariah Cary!
January 14th, 2013 at 11:50 am
Miss America bloopers – http://www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/14494/20130113/miss-america-2013-bloopers-watch-iowa-supports-recreational-marijuana.htm
January 14th, 2013 at 11:51 am
The only person I think has been saved from the draft (depending on how they finish the year) is Poythress. WCS, Nerlens, Alex, Mays (of course) and Harrow are gone in my opinion.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:51 am
Woodrow Call rarely smiles and is a man of few words.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:51 am
Hold on there buddy. “Bridge year” is a term that has been trademarked by UL. We are not allowed to use it when talking about our team.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:52 am
Nerlens might be one of my all time favorite Wildcats. The kid brings it, both on and off the court.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:54 am
To the caller complaining about not enough fans wearing blue, part of the problem is that it has become “fashionable” to wear UK gear in other colors like black, grey, even pink (for the ladies). I unwrapped a couple of very nice hooded UK sweatshirts this Christmas that were grey. I think the big issue is wearing colors that could be construed as other teams’ colors.
January 14th, 2013 at 11:56 am
Matt – you guys have already hit on this and continue to hit the nail on the head…this team is SOOOO close to the Brandon Knight led team it’s crazy. Just different pieces. They will finish about the same in the SEC 10-6′ish type finish…probably win the tourney in Nashville, get a 4-7 seed as one of the hotter teams going into the NCAA Tourney and and make their run.
IF the players are starting to call out the lazy ones for not “buying in” then it’s just a matter of time before you start seeing them get things straight and show us all what we knew was there.
They are freshman, and while we’re all spoiled from last years crop, this collective group is a bit different. ENJOY THE RIDE…the talent is there, the mentality is not…it will be.