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[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
For me, there is no better driving music than Mumford & Sons. The English folk rock band burst on to the national scene two years ago when they stole the show at the Grammys with their upbeat yet soulful indie folk tunes, which manage to bridge even the most diverse music fans. Since then, they’ve grown so much in popularity that hearing them on the radio, once an unexpected thrill, is now routine. They’re a staple in my road trip playlist, and there’s nothing better than getting in your car on a beautiful warm day, putting the windows down, and speeding through the Kentucky countryside (Tennessee will never compare). Lucky for me, they’re also Nashville residents when they’re not on tour or back in England, so every now and then they have a surprise show or end up playing at the oddest of places, facts I feel I should be telling you while wearing a pair of Willie Cauley-Stein’s hipster glasses.
Anyhow, happy birthday to Marcus Mumford, the lead singer of Mumford & Sons. He turns 26 today, and will assuredly spend the day with his beautiful wife, actress Carey Mulligan*, for whom he wrote my favorite Mumford & Sons song, “Lover of the Light.” Enjoy the video below, starring the fantastic Idris Elba:
*Fun fact: Mulligan and Mumford were childhood pen pals. How adorable.
Let’s get down to some news and views, shall we?
– If you’re like me, then you spent the day basking in the afterglow of Kentucky’s biggest win of the season. I had forgotten what it was like to be so excited after a win that all you want to do is watch “SportsCenter” to see the highlights. That feeling carried over on Wednesday, as fans and media members across the country relived the dominant performance of Nerlens Noel, who took Marshall Henderson’s coming out party and sent it into the stands with a thunderous block. Nerlens’ play was the talk of college basketball on Wednesday, with Chad Ford predicting the Cavaliers would take him first in the draft if they get the number one pick, and PTI debating whether or not he would break Anthony Davis’ single season block record of 186 (Kornheiser said no, Wilbon said yes). Nerlens breaking Anthony’s record seemed unlikely until recently, but over the past six games, he has blocked 46 shots, which puts him two blocks ahead of Anthony’s pace. Can the Cats play enough games for Nerlens to break it or will it matter at this rate? I can’t wait to find out.
Here’s one more gif from Deadspin of Nerlens blocking Murphy Holloway’s dunk:
No wonder Holloway called him the best shot blocker he’s ever played against after the game.
– One more thing I thought about on the way home was the evolution of Kyle Wiltjer. Until a few games ago, Wiltjer was a quiet three-point shooter that occasionally made a goofy YouTube video with his teammates. And he seemed content with that. Until John Calipari called him out for his complacence after the Vandy game to the media, which lit a fire under Witljer that has been burning ever since. Kyle realized that in order to have the impact on this team that it needs, he had to diversify his offense. Kyle Tucker had a great stat that shows how much Kyle has changed his game: in the first 15 games, 58.9% of Kyle’s made field goals were threes. In the last five games, 74.6% of Kyle’s made field goals were twos.
Better yet, he has become this team’s leader, orchestrating the offense and leading by example. His dunk on Tuesday night was still makes me smile, and I can’t wait to watch the replay to see him respond to Cal’s challenge to “talk back” to Marshall Henderson.
– Speaking of Henderson… Report: Court docs show Henderson tested positive for cocaine. (I see you lake hairing and caring with your scuba sleeve, Jon Hood.)
– None of the progress the Cats made matters if they can’t follow up with a good win in College Station. In his postgame presser, Cal played down the implications of Kentucky’s win, reminding everyone what happened the last time the Cats played well on the road–they negated it with a disappointing loss to Alabama. To best way to get off the NCAA Tournament bubble is a big win Saturday against Texas A&M at College Station. This time around, hopefully the Cats will be better prepared for Elston Turner, who scorched them for 40 a few weeks ago at Rupp. Texas A&M lost four straight after that and needed overtime to beat Mississippi State on Wednesday, which means that if the Cats can’t pull off a win, then…well, we’ll deal with that if it happens.
– A week from now, we’ll officially have a new class of football Cats. Signing Day is six days away with several chips left to fall. Mark Stoops and his staff spent time with Jason Hatcher at Trinity High School Wednesday afternoon in an attempt to convince him to come to Kentucky over USC, who visited him at his house the night before. Hatcher’s mother told Rivals that her son had recommitted to USC, but from Wednesday afternoon’s meeting, it seems that may not be the case. It’s going to be an interesting week in BBN to say the least.
– On a football side note, how about Vanderbilt’s James Franklin calling Nick Saban “Nicky Satan” during a high school banquet? I like Franklin a lot, but I have a feeling he will pay for that dearly the next time the two meet.
– Memphis area UK fans, rejoice! Tayshaun Prince is now a Grizzly, thanks to a 3-way trade between the Pistons, the Grizzlies, and the Toronto Raptors. Hopefully that means Tayshaun will have a better chance to make a run at another title, or if not, he can go visit the ducks at the Peabody Hotel.
– Last Friday we heard all about Julius Randle’s big visit to NC State, where they painted murals, baked cakes and chanted his name ad nauseum. USA Today’s Jason Jordan reports that Julius’ mom, aka She Who Loves The Red Velvet Cake, said that while NC State may be #1 in excitement, Kentucky is still #1 in red velvet cake. And wins. And NBA players. And chances to win another National Championship.
– On that note, 2013 commit Dakari Johnson will be in the house on February 23rd when the Cats host Missouri for the ESPN College GameDay game. Make yourself at home, big fella.
Get some rest, because Matt welcomes “The Round Mound of Touchdown,” Jared Lorenzen in studio in the morning to talk about the excitement surrounding the football program and everything else under the Kentucky sun. See you soon.
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January 30th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
Mumford and Sons sucks man.
January 30th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
Is it possible that Nerlins could actually break Anthony Davis’s single season shot blocking record, AND Rajon Rondo’s single season steals record in the same year? I never hear that mentioned.
January 30th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
TT thanks for the Mumford and Sons…LOVE their music. Go CATS!
January 30th, 2013 at 11:17 pm
” but from Wednesday afternoon’s meeting, it seems that may not be the case”. What does that mean exactly?
January 30th, 2013 at 11:19 pm
I seriously dont understand the obsession with mumford and sons. Their sound isnt revolutionary at all and its not rock even a little. Its bluegrass/country fusion if anything. And its not even that good.
January 30th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Hell you didnt even post the song of theirs thats actually popular.
Fail.
January 30th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Where’s Wallace, String?!
January 30th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
Yes it is true, Mumford and Sons is CRAP.
January 30th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
M & S sucks! WSMFP Babay!
January 30th, 2013 at 11:45 pm
I have to agree, no more of this girly crap.
January 30th, 2013 at 11:48 pm
It was reported January 24 that, according to a league source, Ryan had been…. what? What????
January 30th, 2013 at 11:49 pm
I hope he know my unibrow’s trademarked!
January 30th, 2013 at 11:53 pm
Should have been Gene Hackman’s birthday news and views. Eighty effing three years old, holy crap
January 30th, 2013 at 11:59 pm
5 Mumford and sons is rock just listen to this song. no band uses dynamics like mumford and sons. there songs are stadium chants for the ages.
January 31st, 2013 at 12:00 am
I’m going to have to start showing up to these Memphis games now. Been waiting for them to get a former cat. Should have drafted Doron over Wroten.
January 31st, 2013 at 12:12 am
Mumford and Sons = hot garbage.
January 31st, 2013 at 12:13 am
Mumford & Sons is trendy-college-coffeeshop-hipster-Dave-Mathews-of-the 2010s-toilet-”rock”.
January 31st, 2013 at 12:21 am
2) Good point, I never even thought about that.
January 31st, 2013 at 12:32 am
DMB is 50 times the band M & S is…in fact, DMB is one of the most talented bands I’ve ever seen. Cmon now
January 31st, 2013 at 12:35 am
So if you have the Mumford’s, why do you hate them? Because they don’t have the distortion turned up to max and scream enough? There are several angles people could be coming from:
(1) – They suck! They don’t rock, man. Avenged Sevenfold!!!!!!!!!
To those people, you’re just not talking about the same thing. This is well written music based out of lit references you’re just not going to get. Mumford is a little on the popular side so the most hardcore music snobs will hate them, too….which brings me to….
(2) – They suck. They aren’t true indie.
To those people, I would agree that alot of their stuff sounds the same, but come on. It’s not bad. Sure they are relatively violent on the same three chords or so, but the fact is their songs are really well thought out and written. Too popular for your taste? Okay, put your pick on the table.
(3)- They suck. Brantley Gilbert, baby!!!!!
Shut up. Just shut up.
If you don’t like them, it’s because you take yourself too seriously as a hipster to like something that has a little popularity OR it’s because you’re just a scream-o or current crap corporate country fan.
January 31st, 2013 at 1:09 am
19 — ya if you like vagina rock.
January 31st, 2013 at 1:20 am
Shout out to Idris Elba for making me one of the greatest television characters of all time.
January 31st, 2013 at 1:22 am
20-disease ridden infected vagina rock. I get a genital itching burning sensation every time someone plays that garbage!
January 31st, 2013 at 1:44 am
11) hired by the St. Louis rams.
January 31st, 2013 at 1:46 am
Despite their effort today, it looks like all is lost in the case of Hatcher to UK. If anything, today’s visit to Trinity was a waste. Here’s the link:
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130130/SPORTS11/301300143/Recruiting-Insider-Mom-says-Trinity-football-s-Jason-Hatcher-will-attend-USC
January 31st, 2013 at 1:49 am
Tyler, look what you started…
January 31st, 2013 at 2:10 am
I saw Mumford and Sons last year in Louisville…they were crazy-awesome. They’re really intense and passionate when they play. If you’ve never seen them live, and you like their music, I totally recommend it.
January 31st, 2013 at 2:12 am
Lorenzens the freakin man, I can still remember him makin throws with defenders just hangin on for dear life
January 31st, 2013 at 2:14 am
Love watching theit bench rise up then being dejected.
January 31st, 2013 at 3:24 am
youngins have no clue that when they get old they will realize that the music they listened to was crap. i suggest john coltrane, buddy guy and bill monroe.
January 31st, 2013 at 4:05 am
C’mon Tyler, WCS and his hipster glasses may have been in to Mumford a few years back, but now they’re way too mainstream
January 31st, 2013 at 6:40 am
I do not consider the visit to Hatcher’s home a waste. He is as important a recruit for the football team as Mashburn and Patterson were for the basketball team. I’m encouraged by Coach Stoops’ aggressiveness and determination. He isn’t giving up without a fight. I like that in a football coach.
January 31st, 2013 at 6:55 am
28, Kennedy was obviously pleading for a foul, to no avail.
January 31st, 2013 at 7:24 am
I thought it was Ken Marino’s news and views this morning.
January 31st, 2013 at 7:35 am
Mumford and Sons sucks big ones.
January 31st, 2013 at 7:36 am
I could care less if the kid tested positive for coke. How is that freedom of information? More like a violation of privacy. What kind of loser reports this?
January 31st, 2013 at 7:56 am
SAW MUMFORD & SONS AT RED ROCKS IN COLORADO …. THEY ARE FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE ‘EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 31st, 2013 at 8:05 am
This is the first I’ve ever heard of Mumford and Sons. I don’t know a thing about them except for what I just read. However I do know a thing or two about Sanford and Son.
January 31st, 2013 at 8:06 am
Mumford and Sons just alright with me, TT. Ignore’em.
January 31st, 2013 at 8:19 am
nerlens was on pace to break the steals record by a few, avg 2.75 in the first 16 games, but only has 3 total in the last 4 games … sitting at 47 in 20 games now … rondo’s record is 87 (in 34 games) … it’s going to be fun to see if he can break either or both, hopefully we can get him a bunch of extra games at the end of the year
January 31st, 2013 at 8:30 am
40. Refs are finally calling him on his reach-ins when he is posted up, about time since no big man gets away with that
January 31st, 2013 at 8:41 am
26 – LOL, right? Who knew.
January 31st, 2013 at 8:45 am
mumford and sons are incredible. carey mulligan? not so much
January 31st, 2013 at 8:55 am
This one’s for SexN
http://www.examiner.com/article/nursing-home-hires-strippers-and-hookers-to-provide-holistic-care
January 31st, 2013 at 9:01 am
When I watched a replay of the UK-Ole Miss game I was surprised how much the ref’s let Ole Miss clear out with their elbows. On that 16-0 run Ole Miss had, almost every basket was after a clear out elbow, or a UK guy was grabbed and pushed out of the way. I thought that it was funny that on the broadcast Jimmy Dykes never said, “that was a foul on Ole Miss”. He would say “that was a man rebound, or basket”.
January 31st, 2013 at 9:11 am
Nerlens: “Get that sh*t out of here.”
January 31st, 2013 at 9:11 am
I’m no hipster, in fact, hipsters call me a redneck sometimes, but Mumford and Sons is quality music. If you like regular radio rock and pop, then you won’t like them and that’s fine. However, if you listen for composition, vocal quality, harmonies, tempos, and as someone earlier stated, dynamics, you will appreciate their music. Folk rock has become the new pop, but M&S differentiates themselves from Avett Bros, Band of Horses, Lumineers, etc by their powerful sound, vocals, and mastery of tempo. End of lecture.
Also, the only school I could stomach losing Randle too would be NC State. After living in NC for a while, I became fond of their fan base and began to hate the other NC schools even more. They’re SEC type fans and I liked them.
January 31st, 2013 at 9:16 am
Mumford & Sons is this generation’s DMB, which obviously means they suck. I can’t take chubby Tim Tebow in his amish looking clothes. Just look at the pic above, that’s not indie at all. If a good folk/rock band is what you’re looking for, may I suggest Monsters of Folk. Jim James and M Ward for Prez and Vice Prez!
January 31st, 2013 at 9:22 am
45. No Doubt. Jimmy Dykes is awful, but not as awful as the missed calls I’ve seen this year.
January 31st, 2013 at 9:26 am
No better driving music than Mumford & Sons if you want to fall asleep and hit a tree.
January 31st, 2013 at 9:30 am
Punch Bros. > Mumford
Modern and traditional bluegrass
Check out their song: Rye Whiskey
Fun fact: The lead singer’s dad works at Murray State.
January 31st, 2013 at 9:40 am
“A Jan. 24 home visit with USC assistant coach Ed Orgeron helped alleviate Hatcher’s concerns about playing far from home… ‘Coach Orgeron came in, and we went over the calendar of when he could get back home. There will be opportunities when we can see him.’”
Don’t know if you looked at the map, TeamHatcher, but L.A. to Louisville is FAR. There will not be opportunities for him to come back home. Manti Te’o couldn’t travel the same distance to go meet his girlfriend in over 3 years, let alone attend her funeral. That girl was dying for a year, and he couldn’t find 1 day to make that trip. Big time football is a big time commitment. You’re not going to be able to come home from L.A. for Sunday dinner.
January 31st, 2013 at 9:44 am
#41. You’re right, they are starting to call it. However, that doesn’t mean they’re fouls. He has the quickest hands I’ve seen from a big, but the refs anticipate foul calls. He will have to stop it especially when WCS is out.
January 31st, 2013 at 9:56 am
Anyone seen a gif of Mays doing the inquisitive “why did you call the foul on me” look? I would love to have it.
January 31st, 2013 at 9:58 am
Mumford and sons is horrible
January 31st, 2013 at 9:59 am
Mumford and Sons looks like they rode in the lower class section of the Titanic… 100 years ago. Same with The Lumineers.
January 31st, 2013 at 10:03 am
Translation to 56: It’s a trend and it sucks.
January 31st, 2013 at 10:06 am
Just so you know, Mumford & Sons wrote “Lover of the Light” years before Marcus & Carey started dating. Maybe even before Marcus & Laura Marling started dating. Either way, it wasn’t written for Carey.
January 31st, 2013 at 10:06 am
I like M&S but I love the Avett Bros.
January 31st, 2013 at 10:18 am
20 – Love me some A7X. Much better driving music than the music posted above IMO.
January 31st, 2013 at 10:36 am
(36) It aught to be a bigger deal than it is… he tested positive for cocaine and weed – two banned substances by the NCAA that are supposed to be treated the same as performance enhancers. It’s just another example of the NCAA overlooking people who are relatively unknown (at the time) and focusing on making examples of people in the spotlight. Why again was Enes Kanter permanently banned from the NCAA again? must’ve been a worse deed than testing positive for two banned substances…
January 31st, 2013 at 12:17 pm
Now everyone knows where I get all that energy from out there on the court!
January 31st, 2013 at 2:46 pm
Now you know why Im here, Coach Kennedy said he would give me a spot on the team if I gave him my connect, we do rails off of the vinyl back seat of cabs before the game… Told yall we were alot alike!
January 31st, 2013 at 3:44 pm
Don’t understand why people keep calling Wiltjer out. The kid is the real deal just like he was the day he was recruited. The problem I see is that Cal was not running the offense through Kyle….opting rather to run it through Harrow and/or Goodwin.
Kyle is a true point forward and the offense is poop without him on the floor right now. This is not only because of his Bball IQ, shooting skills, passing skills, it has to do with what he makes the other team do defensively. They have to guard him which if utilized correctly opens up a whole lot of other stuff.
Wiltjer is the man.
January 31st, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Mrs. TT, if you like Mumford & Sons you might want to check out a couple of guys based in England. Individually their names are Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser. Ramin has a cd out called “Human Heart” and Hadley is working on his first cd. They are both very big names in England in musical theatre. Ramin played the Phantom in the 25th Anniversary Performance of “The Phantom of the Opera” at Royal Albert Hall and is roundly considered the best Phantom ever while Hadley played Raoul. They both also have played major roles in “Les Miserables”. Ramin singing “Bring Him Home” is breathtaking. Both have huge voices when they want to and both are eye candy. They both love country music and bluegrass and have formed their own country/bluegrass band they call Sheytoons. They are both worth checking out individually and together.
January 31st, 2013 at 5:36 pm
All of their songs sound exactly the same. they were a fad. People will have forgotten that Mumford and sons ever existed in a few years