Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
Like most UK fans, I tend to root for teams in the state of Kentucky whenever they aren’t playing UK (with one obvious exception). Whenever Western, Eastern, Northern or any other directional based state school enjoys athletic success it makes me happy. I wouldn’t say I am a fan, but I root for them. As we approach the opening game against Morehead State, it is time to check up on the OVC and get a bead on how the opponent looks. Is Morehead a sacrificial lamb that is just looking for a paycheck or are they a legitimate school that will help UK build their skills and play a competitive game?
Pre-season predictions have Morehead and Murray favored to win the OVC with Eastern finishing in 5th place. We aren’t playing the dregs of the OVC, and four of the starters from last years NCAA tournament team have returned to Morehead. Aaron posted a link last night to a Tipton article that gauges the feelings of the MSU coach and players. They do the typical poor-mouthing of themselves and whip out the self flagellation (and whenever someone whips out the flagellation, it is always a good idea to duck). The fact remains that this team took Louisville on in the NCAA tournament and went into the half trailing by just 2 points. That was just 8 months ago.
On Monday, Murray State played #12 California to a virtual standstill before losing 75-70. While Murray was facing off against decent competition, Morehead hosted a battle of the Eagles and bible thumped the team from Wilmore in a 34 point rout. Basing everything on hype and comparative analysis, if Murray can play with the #12 team in the nation and Morehead is supposed to be better than Murray, then the Cats should face some decent competition on Friday. Look for Morehead to keep it closer than it should be for most of the first half while UK works out its rotation. In the second half, the talent and bench disparity should overtake the Eagles and the Wildcats will pull away with a double digit win.
I will add that it is games like this where I am happy that UK has a competent coach. I am all for teaching lessons during early season games with the caveat that you eventually win those games. Stubborn adherence to a philosophy or proving a point to a player should only go so far lest you end up losing to the likes of VMI and Gardner-Webb. I have no doubt that if Clyde was still coach that Morehead would beat the Cats. Happy days are here again, people. Rejoice.
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November 12th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Don’t forget about Kentucky Wesleyan
Division II
Location: Owensboro,KY
D-2 National Titles: 7
November 12th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
I was just on Zags blog and he made a scary statement. John Wall could be playing for Utah, if the Knicks end up with the 1st pick overall. They traded their 1st round pick to Utah for Stephan Marbury. How terrible would that be!
November 12th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
“self flagellation” - isn’t that what Rafael Little does when tackled.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Never underestimate Morehead.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
#2 — Wall would be an awesome Stockton if he improves his 3-point shot.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
5 - John Stockton… right. I thought for a moment you were a huge Brandon Stockton fan.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
I couldn’t imagine any team passing on John Wall if given the chance. But isn’t Utah’s point guard position pretty set with Deron Williams?
Utah is in need of interior help and this draft should be loaded with big men: Greg Monroe, Aminu, Favors, Cousins, Ed Davis, Peyton Siva, Cole Aldrich, Pattrick Patterson… etc.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Peyton Siva??? I’m guessing you meant Samardo Samuels.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Samuels sucks.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Siva isn’t a big man was my point.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
espn college basketball preview is on Kentucky’s nuts right now. love it.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
I just had goosebumps for 5 minutes watching the opening to ESPN 2’s college basketball preview. All about how sick Kentucky is, awww yeah.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Just a question for anyone.
Earlier today KSR had an article about a replacement for Rupp Arena with an architect’s rendering. You could go to the ISG websight and get more detailed information.
This evening when I was trying to show it to a friend, the Rupp project had been removed from the ISG website. The link that KSR gave now takes you to a different project.
Does anyone have an idea why this would happen? I just wonder if UK got wind of this, and asked ISG to pull the proposed project from their website.
A conspiracy theory is born.