Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
The Kentucky high school football playoffs begin this week. Here are some of the top matchups in the top 3 classes (the bottom 3 classes come tomorrow), with each teams ranking in their particular class (defending state champ in bold)
Class 6-A
#17 Boone County at #1 St. Xavier
#14 Butler at #2 Simon Kenton
#35 Southern at #3 Trinity
#18 Pleasure Ridge Park at #4 Ryle
#10 Conner at #5 Manual
#23 Eastern at #6 Male
#12 Fern Creek at #7 Ballard
#19 Lafayette at #8 Henry Clay
Class 5-A
#31 Montgomery County at #1 Highlands
#23 Hopkinsville at #2 Bowling Green
#32 South Oldham at #3 John Hardin
#29 Woodford County at #4 Covington Catholic
#5 Dixie Heights vs #8 Ashland Blazer
#18 Grayson County at #6 Owensboro
#26 Doss at #7 Anderson County
Class 4-A
#28 Bourbon County at #1 Boyle County
#31 Greenup County at #2 Bell County
#33 Pendleton County at #3 Lexington Catholic
#20 Russell County at #4 Lone Oak
#34 Breckenridge County at #5 Marion County
#26 North Bullitt at #7 Western
#25 Calloway County at #8 Franklin-Simpson
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Me and a buddy (Tomlin) were talking about the obscene salaries that people make in professional sports these days, and he said “what if for one year, the top earning pro athletes in the three major sports limited their salary to 5 million dollars? How much money could be given to fix the problems of this country?” Let’s ignore the fact that the government (no matter who is is power) would screw up this money. In a perfect world, if athletes would agree to a pay cut for ONE season, some serious good would be done. I only looked at the TOP 25 paid athletes, and deducted their salaries to 5 million, and here is what would be given back:
MLB: $341,985,440
NBA: $320,871,508
NFL: $235,745,896
TOTAL: $898,602,884
Basically, $900 million could solve alot of problems if 75 people agreed to, for only one year, make “only” $5 million. Now look, I understand that this idea is not American (Tomlin is a known socialist), and those players all “earn” that money by bringing in fans and selling merchandise, and so on. But, keep in mind how many millions of dollars each of these guys also bring in on personal endorsements every year, to go on top of their $5 million salary. I think they would be OK, as long as they are not spending like Antoine. Just a crazy left field idea, but it kinda highlights that only a few people COULD do amazing good.
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1) Some UK “other” team updates
Volleyball (22-2, 12-1 SEC): Ranked 12th in the nation
Women’s Soccer (5-10-4, 2-8-1 SEC): SEASON OVER
Men’s Soccer (11-5-0, 4-3-0 Conf USA): 2 games remaining (SMU and High Point)
2) Florida All-American Brandon Spikes has been suspended ONE HALFfor trying to gauge the eyes of a Georgia player this past weekend. Explain to me please how this is not a criminal act. If I slam Beisner to the ground outside a bar, like I did last Saturday, and then stick my fingers in his eyes, how is that not an assault? I have never understood why professional/college players who do things like this are not charged criminally. By the way, Urban Meyer has no spine to actually put a REAL suspension on one of his great players. I mean, he’s got a national championship to win. And we all know that’s whats really important.
3) How great would this be?
4) What do you even say to this guy on the sidelines after he tackles his own player? Maybe something like “I can’t believe you are playing semi-pro.” Or, “I’m gonna stab you in the parking lot.” So many options.
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November 3rd, 2009 at 10:02 am
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November 3rd, 2009 at 10:15 am
2. I think one of the funniest points about Brandon Spikes is that he wears a face shield
under his facemask. He must figure everyone else will be eye gouging him if he doesn’t protect himself.
It is the Georgia player’s fault for not wearing a shield.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
Your idea, while noble and idealistic, is unrealistic. How can these guys support their entourage on only $5 Million? Do you realize how much 35 Escalades cost? For the sake of the econonmy, leave it in the hands of these players. Whether they are “making it rain”, gambling, or buying bling, these guys create jobs in practically every sector of the econonmy.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:24 am
One more thing… thanks for the NCAA playoff links BTI. Allowing teams to settle it on the field instead of trusting computers? That’s just crazy talk.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:26 am
This $5 million cap idea is quite possibly the most brilliant/intriguing idea I’ve ever read from you. That total is quite a staggering number. No taxes on the $5 millie, would have to be in order but interesting concept.
JMBlue is more of a “trickle down economy” guy, I guess.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:37 am
WTF is Ole’ Urb thinking! Seriously, One half of a game? Here’s a question for you BTI: Which coach disciplines their players more severely a.) Urban Meyer b.) Rick Pitino
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:46 am
I was just perusing ESPN the Mag from Oct 19 and noticed Rick Reilly’s piece at the end of said issue(The Body Issue). He’s talking about trying to interview guys in the buff, and finally concludes they are just so used to it they don’t even notice. He states “they are so comfortable, they are like nurses, masseuses, or Rick Pitino when it comes to nudity”
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 am
I’ve been to that field in Las Vegas. Its really nice, the turf is artificial but feels like real grass. LMAO at that guy though, I’ve never seen someone tackle their own guy by mistake.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:02 am
There are a lot of non-athletes who make way, way, way more than $5 million a year. Why don’t you pick on them instead? After all, if the athletes didn’t get all that money, it would just go to the pockets of the owners and merchandisers.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:17 am
The Georgia player should be kicked off the team for trying to injure Spikes’ hand with his facemask. Dirty Bulldogs.
In all seriousness, this “punishment” is a complete embarrassment and Meyer should be ashamed. Love him as the coach, but terrible judgement here.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:23 am
BTI, congrats to you and Tomlin for coming up with a great idea. They ought to be able to scrape by on $5 mill and would be rewarded seeing what their money was accomplishing. And 9, it would be great if the non-athletes joined in the effort. Maybe a grass roots movement could be started. And we’ll all remember it was BTI and KSR that got it going.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:31 am
BTI and Tomlin - You are socialist idiots. You completely forgot to mention that THE GOVERNMENT GETS HALF OF THESE GUYS SALARIES ANYWAY!! So cut your numbers in half and then we can talk. And you admitted the government screws it up anyway. My thought would be to give it to the United Way or other charities instead of the government. The government does EVERY SINGLE THING less effectively and efficiently than could be done by private citizens in a free market.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:40 am
One point to consider is that athletes, like Antoine, spend what they earn. So their money is in fact stimulating the economy. It’s just not going to a single public works project. Somebody’s keeping the tattoo artists, gold grill makers, and Bentley in business!
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:47 am
How do you “gauge” someone in the eyes ? How did he even get the gauge onto the field ? Did he pull it out of his uniform where it was hidden, like wrestlers do with braze knuckles & other illegal objects ?
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:56 am
> Brass Knuckles
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
so when is this huge political announcement coming?
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:11 pm
The Gov already gets a big hit from these saleries and, let’s face it, most if not all of this money ends up back in the market anyway. Just look at A. Walker. 110 mil, gone.. I would bet he’s more the norm than the exception. Personally, I like the 5 Mil idea. The the owners need to do their part so you don’t have to take out a loan just to see one game.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I have lost a ton of respect for not only Urban Meyers, but also the UofF athletic department,
and even the SEC.
Spikes was not even involved in the play. He went in to the pile with the intent to
brutalize a helpless player.
The penalty given to him is pathetic. Meyers handed him a 1/2 game suspension, the UofF
athletic dept. sanctioned it and the SEC agreed that the penalty was fair.
I support all the SEC teams and defy anyone to name a better football conference.
But I must question the integrity of the SEC for not stiffining the penalty.
If you were to look at the John Wall situation (keep in mind this was imposed by the NCAA)
and the compare the actions with the penalties given Wall and Spikes it is crazy to think
that the SEC office is not trying to protect Florida and their hopes for another BCS title.
I truly hope the BCS champion comes from the SEC, but I do not feel Spikes should be allowed
on an NCAA feild again.
Am I alone here?
Is there something that can be done?
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Spikes is a dirty player, period. Not just in this game. Yeah, there is a major double standard in the SEC when it comes to Florida football. The calls in the Arkansas game and now this. I will not pull for Florida in any game (NCAA championship or not) against any team. I hate those fockers.
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:03 pm
12, your words from above. “The government does EVERY SINGLE THING less effectively and efficiently than could be done by private citizens in a free market.” I take it EVERY SINGLE THING would include our national defense, protection of citizens by police, fire protection, enforcing workplace safety, enforcing food and drug safety, airport security, clean water, foreign relations, and about 1,000 other things.