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[Moderated by Matt Jones]
I was all set to just sit back, relax and watch the beauty that is Terrence Jones on the basketball court when who else calls but Matt Jones. Apparently Pat Forde scored exclusive preview tickets to a screening of Valentines Day and decided to share his tickets and his tub of popcorn with Seth Davis and our boy Matt. That leaves me, you and the story of UK’s win tonight over #25 Ole Miss:
- The story of the game, other than Prurry Dog Stevenson’s always ackward putback dunk, was DeMarcus Cousin’s (yawn) 13th double-double on the season. Cousins also took a couple charges on a night where the team logged 6 charges taken total. John Wall, who told reporters after the game that “It felt great to have the fun back,” scored 17 points and dished out 7 assists in 36 minutes of play. Bledsoe, logging 37 minutes himself, had 8 points and 8 assists and also added to his highlight reel with an up and under catch of a deflected alley oop from Wall.
- With Cousin’s near-constant double-double this year, you have to wonder how many UK records would be absolutely shattered if a kid like him would stay four years and continue to progress. Scary to think about really. Calipari has apparently noticed this himself, saying after the game that Cousins was the best big man he has ever coached including his tenure in the NBA. Pretty high praise for Big Cuz, especially since this is the same guy that also got schooled by goldilocks.
- Calipari also spoke a little bit about his teams early inability to rebound and defend well, saying that Ole Miss not running many set plays and guys getting beat off the dribble led to them not being able to block out well for the rebounds. Cal also wasn’t pleased with his team’s turnovers in the first half but felt like that improved as they moved into the second part of the game.
- After a weekend full of John Wall quotes taken out of context, the team was able to speak freely about how they felt when the situation was occurring. Cousins said that he was with Wall the moment they first heard about the story and neither could help but laugh at how out of context the quotes were taken. Calipari also took the opportunity to address the aftermath and called it a good learning experience for his team on how to deal with frustrations off the court.
- This week’s edition of “Things only John Wall Can Get Away With”: Matt had the opportunity to sit down with Cousins for some post game quotes and while they had their little chat, Wall snuck up from behind, removed Cousin’s Peter Parker ski-cap and started massaging his head during the interview. You or I would (a) have our sexuality immediately questioned and/or (b) catch a Cuz-Bo to the noggin.
- On the Patrick Patterson front, Cal said he was happy to see Pat being more aggressive but would like to see him be even more aggressive on the glass in the future. During each play of tonight’s contest, Cal told Pat to attack the glass, even if it meant him not being able to get back on the opposite end of the floor. Tonight Pat finished with 6 total rebounds, 4 offensive, and 12 points.
- Darnell Dodson continued his semi-hot streak from behind the line, knocking down four in tonight’s contest on his way to 14 total points. Good to see him starting to find his groove a little bit and his rightful place on this team.
- Now the story you’ve all been waiting for: Matt Jones did run into Seth Davis at halftime, no there were no blows thrown and the two actually had a nice little 10 minute conversation. Ain’t it great when two former Dukies can finally put there differences aside and reconcile? Don’t answer.
Now onto the educated basketball minds and what they had to say about the game:
More Cal on Pat: “I want him to go after balls. I want him to rebound with two hands. I want him to dive for loose balls and don’t shy away. I want him to get into the post and attack the basket. I want him to get fouled and make free throws. I want him to shoot threes when he is wide open. I want him to run the floor and block shots. I want him to be the athlete that he is. I want him to demand the ball, even from the huddle. Part of the reason I am working with him is because I want him to know how much confidence I have in him. Joe Dumars said “of all the players that returned to college he has helped himself the most.” I am proud of that. I am telling him to take that to another level. There is nothing here holding him back.”
More Cal on Cuz: “I have never had a big man like him. I hate to put that pressure on him. He is a skilled 6′ 11” player that can make free throws, pass, has a great mind for the game and is emotionally growing every day. I have never had a player come this far this fast. There are still things he has to improve. He is still maturing. All their mistakes are great lessons for them. I explain that these are good life lessons to learn from for the future. I keep telling him he is a special player and he is a special man.”
Full quote of Cuz on John Wall’s recent quotes and their context: “When I heard it me and John were in the room and started laughing because he didn’t mean it like that at all. Yes the words came out but that’s not what he meant. I know John.”
Wall on getting back to being Wall again: “It feels good and hopefully all the other stuff will go away but I am back to having fun and winning games.”
Great quote from Pat on pressure to put up big number every game: “I am not concerned about that. Coach always says that I am an All-American and that he wants me to score 18 points a game and average a double-double. He wants me to do all these things, but I am more concerned about winning, not about being the high scorer or try to impress other people. I am more concerned that my teammates are playing well and us getting a win then I am bout scoring points.”
Make sure to come back tomorrow morning as The Rob Gidel and Drew Franklin have all the coverage of football signing day, Matt will surely have some stories from his meeting with Seth Davis and, if time allows, a review of Valentine’s Day and who provides the better movie makeout session, Davis or Forde. Should be fun…
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February 3rd, 2010 at 12:30 am
That Wall to Bledsoe oop was #1 play of the day on ESPN. nasty
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:41 am
Okay I’m ready for my poem now
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:44 am
This team is still not Championship ready. Final Four maybe but not title game ready. One could say, “well then who is?” to which I can honestly reply with a sure footed “I dont know”
That 3 game stretch of Miss St. @Vandy and @Tenn will be very interesting.
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:49 am
I mean Tenn, @Miss St, @Vandy
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:57 am
That Wall-to-Bledsoe was my favorite play of the year! It was a beautiful thing to behold.
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:57 am
Four posts and no poem? Where is it?
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:00 am
Who is Goldilocks?
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:01 am
7-The video where Boogie gets beat by the blonde chick at the Big Blue Madness camp out.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:01 am
6. Geezuz, don’t encourage that idiot!
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:11 am
Roses are red, violets are blue,
Throw me a lob and I’ll dunk it for you.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:18 am
I knew that bledsoe tip would be #1, that was beautiful.
No offense to Rob and Drew but I may have to take the day off from KSR(gasp!), National Signing day is not exactly a highlight for UK. I love our Football team and want them to win and compete in the SEC every year, however, it is Basketball Season and we are 21-1. Football can wait another 6 months before it gets my attention.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:26 am
Great couple of games against top 25 legit opponents Vandy and Ole Miss for the cats. This team just keeps getting better!
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:26 am
I actually like Miller coming off the bench. Dodson is becoming more of a scoring threat and needs the majority of the minutes, but even though Miller didnt do much tonight(5 pts?) he was taking shots and trying to get shit right. Atleast it seemed like. And Liggins continues to impress. I know he doesnt shoot a lot but when he does is it just me or does it seem like it always goes in? lol havent seen the kid take a bad shot this year under coach cal.
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:37 am
I love this team. I can’t figure out who I like most.
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:59 am
WHERE. IS. IT.
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:03 am
I like Liggins. He’s got a chip on his shoulder and from the looks of it, he’s a determined man now. He’s getting gritty, completely bought in to the Calipari system.
His on floor confidence as a 3 is beginning to emerge as he doesn’t have to concern himself with being the point guard anymore. It’s a growing process, totally different position, but one in which once learned, he can blossom in. Imagine not having to be THE GUY to deal with pressing guards, and now THE GUY running the floor looking for the oop from THE POINT GUARD.
The point experience he gained will be invaluable as his game continues to grow. He might end up being the ultimate suprise of this entire bunch. Definite fan favorite down the road if he continues the path he’s set out here with Cal.
Hustle, grit, defensive stopper, who can slash, with a handle, great court vision and a developing outside shot. His future is starting to define itself, starting with his motor. Go Deandre! Who’s got straps!?!
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:15 am
Mommie needs a new poem. Where is it?
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:42 am
I said Demarcus Cousins can smell the fear of his defenders. It’s true. That’s why I said it.
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:44 am
Is beastly but not as beastly as the beast who is cousins
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:26 am
I am not the poem writer, but I did audit a poetry class at UK one time. I’ll take a crack at it.
D is for Demure
E is for Entertaining
M is for Marcus
A is for Athlete
R is for Rebounds abound
C is for Cousins-don’t-Cus-or-you-might-get-a-T
U is for Unstoppable
S is for Supercuz
First draft…
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:27 am
Don’t all Duke popcorn tubs come with a hole in the bottom for “easy access” by your seatmate?
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:35 am
RB Miles Simpson expected to pick UK today per local reports
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:07 am
Scottie Reynolds over 2K pts….impressive.
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:09 am
The 3 spot is looking better for us after the last few games. DeAndre and Darnell are really playing well, hope they can continue this kind of play through the rest of the season, especially on the road. If Bledsoe and Wall can get those turnovers down we’re scoring 100 last night, make that every night. Forearm Shiver Anyone?
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:26 am
Can we please get a new place to play , Rupp is out played and the OLD people around the lower level kill the atmosphere there. SC and Duke and others are so hard to play at because put the students and younger people that like to get out of their seats and cheer. These old folks are killing us. Come on UK screw them.
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:32 am
28 - Win the lottery and start donating any time…Cameron is a crackerbox and Columbia only fills when UK comes to town……you figure UK will “screw” program boosters in a new arena? Kidding yourself dude….
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:50 am
Cameron is the biggest pile of shit, only students attend their games cause there are NO Duke fans in North Carolina. If we still played at Memorial we aren’t losing a game, whole different atmosphere and energy in small gyms. Yes old people suck, and are annoying, they all talk about the old teams and don’t even know half our current roster. Don’t expect our current situation to change anytime soon. Rupp is still intimidating.
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:12 am
So Dustin, who is the goldilocks that schooled Cousins?
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:14 am
I think it would be great to have one or two games a year played at memorial. All students with first fill, than if there are any seats left, sell to the masses.
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:31 am
A packed Memorial is one of the loudest gyms I’ve ever been in. If we played a big rivalry game in there every year that would be amazing.
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:38 am
anyone else notice the new workout device being pushed on ESPN U that is basically a warm up for a chick to double fist a schlong? wow!
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:43 am
34. How in the hell can you double fist a schlong? Only way I can think of sounds really painful…
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:22 am
28-it would be a lot more intimidating if the old people would shake their canes at the opposing teams.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:42 am
Yes bledsoe had a solid game but 7 turnovers all but negates 8 assists. Thats a terrible ratio
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
Yes bledsoe had a solid game but 7 turnovers all but negates 8 assists. Thats a terrible ratio!
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:45 am
That quote from Patterson makes me think there’s at least a 2% chance he actually returns next year. I think he really loves the college game.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:51 am
Something tells me PPat will definitely come back next year.
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Any idea how many of Bledsoe’s TO’s were before and after he changed out of the black shoes? I know he looked like he was on roller skates
while wearing them, he had no grip at all the first part of the game. But, he looked and played much better after he went back to the blue
and white shoes! He changed right before half or at halftime, not sure which. Several of the people around me noticed the same thing. Liggins
also at times looked to have “grip” trouble with the black shoes. Wall and all of the big guys were wearing the blue and white shoes from
the start. May have put too much ArmorAll on them tryin to shine ‘em up! But seriously He played 10X’s better after the change!
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Anyone else notice that during the radio broadcast, Mike Pratt picked Cuz as Player of the Game, but when the show came on, behold John Wall!–Did Coach Cal interfere to stoke Wall’s ego–I’m guessing he did. John appeared to love being interviewed–sounds alike a win/win.