Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
Everybody has that one musician who the mere sound of their voice makes you smile and you begin to sway to whatever song they are crooning. For me, that singer is today’s birthday honoree, the great Sam Cooke. Say whatever you want about any singer of the past, but for my taste, Sam Cooke’s voice is as good as there has ever been. His lists of hits is long and amazing, ranging from “You Send Me” to “Wonderful World” to “Chain Gang.” However for my taste, some of Sam’s best works were more under the radar songs, such as “Touch the Hem of his Garment” and “Meet Me at Mary’s Place.” He also was the first to record “Another Saturday Night”, which has been sung by almost every Kentucky Sports Radio crew member at some point in their lives. Cooke’s music has been a part of my life since I was a young child and his Greatest Hits CD is one of the indisposable holdings that goes with me anywhere. Sam died in a bizarre way, shot down in a $3 a night hotel….not the way you want to go when you are the “King of Soul.” If you get a chance today, download a Sam Cooke song….and then remind yourself that no matter how much Justin Timberlake may shake his thing, he cant sing like that.
To the news……
(1) KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE: Tonight is a game of national implications for the Cats and one where the spotlight will firmly be on the men in Blue. After playing three big games to start their SEC season, the Cats get a 4th tonight when Bruce Pearl (who we will have a greater look into later today) and his bright orange jacket and 20-something ladies come into Lexington for an ESPN tilt. This game represents the last real shot for the Cats to get a win of national significance and can place the Wildcats on path to have a strong SEC season. Bruce Pearl has said he is scared of this UK bunch and the Cat players have said they arent scared of the UT bunch. Sounds like a potential win eh? Not so fast my friend. There is likely no team this season that UK matches up worse with as the new-look Vols contain a number of versatile bigger guys who the Cats will have fits guarding in the half-court. For Kentucky to win, they must slow it down a realization echoed by Billy Clyde in the press conference today. But even in the half-court, it is unclear if the Cats have enough firepower to simply score the number of points it will take to win. The Cats must put up 75-80 to take a victory. The question is whether this team is capable of putting up that much offense. On the injury front, both Meeks and Jasper should play.
(2) JUCO BIG MAN NAMED: We have speculated for months as to who the 2008 JUCO big men are that Kentucky is recruiting to join the team next year. Today I was given one name that UK is considering and who the coaches are in continuous contact with. Ken Bowman is a 6′9″ Power Forward from Hutchinson Community College in Kansas, and seems to have caught the Cats eye. He is 6′9″, 220 pounds and is having a big year for his JUCO team, averaging 16 points and 10 rebounds a game. He has a double-double in 75% of the games this year and came into the season as a preseason 2nd Team JUCO All American. As of now no visit has been taken, but one could materialize in the coming few weeks. Watch for more on Bowman, who may be a name to keep track of in the coming month.
(3) SCOTTY HOPSON: Scotty Hopson is scheduled to be my guest tonight on our show on 93.9 The Ticket. The news on Scotty has been mixed up to this point. Marc Maggard has reported that UK has made the decision to recruit Scotty again. However Scotty has said that he has yet to be contacted by Kentucky in weeks and he told me that he felt like UK was no longer interested. However this may have changed in the last few days and tonight we will find out more about where Scotty stands. While some have questioned some of Scotty’s attitude issues, one thing is beyond question. He is one of the best players to come out of this state in a long, long time. If the Cats are interested, it will be a big recruitment to follow.
(4) SUPER LORENZEN: One of the best things to watch in this NFL season has been the rise of the Hefty Lefty. Ok, well maybe not a rise….he hasnt really played except to do a QB sneak all season. However he is a constant presence on the sideline, with a big red face, cheering on Eli and his Giant teammates. Now he is headed to the Super Bowl, and the chance to become a media superstar. Jared was amazing on his appearance on our show earlier this year, and we hope to get him at some point this week. But either way, there is a part of me that would like to see a huge 4th and 1 at the goal line, and a large Hefty Lefty come and check in and give them the old fashioned sneak. Is that too much to ask?
More throughout the day, including a breakdown of Bruce Pearl that you dont want to miss….
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January 22nd, 2008 at 12:29 am
BIG BLUE BABY!
Look for’m to win SEC tourney!
January 22nd, 2008 at 12:43 am
I’m very surprised that UK is only a 4-5 point underdog against UT. This game scares me because if we have one of our infamous scoring droughts, UK could get beat by double digits. For some reason though, I expect the Cats to play the best game of the season and come away with the upset.
January 22nd, 2008 at 12:44 am
Not going to be a good day. US stock Market crashes….but maybe UK can pull it out.
January 22nd, 2008 at 12:52 am
so what did hopson say on the show tonight?
January 22nd, 2008 at 1:40 am
There is some good info about Ken Bowman at http://alleyoopscoop.wordpress.com/ if anyone is interested. He sounds like a pretty good player even for a JUCO kid. The fact that he has a D1 point guard in Bobby Maze (who is a Maryland committ by the way) to get him the ball, has to make him better IMHO.
January 22nd, 2008 at 1:42 am
49er QB Shaun Hill is also a Hutchison alum. Talk about the tradition that Bowman is following LOL.
January 22nd, 2008 at 1:50 am
Brian I heard you say that anything less than a 10 point UT win tomorrow would surprise you, thats a good way to be optimistic man. I was thinking more like 20.
January 22nd, 2008 at 2:00 am
keep in mind that even if Hopson says UK hasn’t contacted him yet, which they very well may not have, it doesn’t mean they’re not going to.
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:08 am
i don’t know about you guys, but i’m still ready to pee my pants in excitement about joker being named coach-designate.
seriously. this is a big one.
January 22nd, 2008 at 7:25 am
I wonder what the chances are of Lofton going off today. He’s been having an off year, but he always plays well against the cats. Kentucky needs to remember two things: Guard without fouling, and watch for the drive and dish. If they do that, then maybe we got a shot.
January 22nd, 2008 at 7:55 am
Wildcats keep it close only to slip late in the game. UT by 8.
January 22nd, 2008 at 8:01 am
The main variable is, how will the Cats handle the pressure. You can’t win consistently with 20+turnoververs every game
January 22nd, 2008 at 8:46 am
Is anyone else seriously worried about JaJuan Smith going off? That guy worries just as much as Lofton.
January 22nd, 2008 at 8:53 am
Bowman seems like the double-double guy we need to compliment Patterson… he was highly recruited by Kansas and Kansas State.
Unless Lofton has the flu we are in a bit of a predicament…
January 22nd, 2008 at 8:54 am
I would love to see Lorenzen get in the game for a sneak too, and I am a HUGE G-Men fan. The only problem is I don’t think he is the back up anymore. He was listed as inactive for the Packers game and Anthony Wright was listed as the backup. Hopefully J-Lo will be active for the Superbowl.
January 22nd, 2008 at 9:02 am
Big game for a team with only 3 scorers? People, as long as Coury, Harris, Stevenson are getting major minutes we’re going to win very few games. Why can’t you see that? As for Lofton, he’s officially a flop, shooting himself off Team USA last summer. He’s a poor ball handler/passer, play a little pressure D on him and he tanks it. People figured out that if you stand around and watch him shoot like Tubby did that he’ll probably score some points, play D on him and see why so many passed on him out of HS.
January 22nd, 2008 at 9:19 am
Sam Cook’s greatest song in my opinion was “Bring it on home to me” I love that song
January 22nd, 2008 at 9:22 am
I think Lofton is a great player Mr. Schwump he is a little down this year… UT is loaded this season though
January 22nd, 2008 at 9:28 am
should be a great game. I’m looking forward to a win, but won’t be shocked with a loss. I was at Rupp the last time UT came in ranked in the top 5….not pretty.
January 22nd, 2008 at 9:39 am
Guys, please post the update of the interview with Hopson tonight. I’m dying to hear him say what’s up RE: the Maggard speculation that UK is going to start recruiting him again…
January 22nd, 2008 at 9:57 am
mr schwump, why dont u try playing chris in a little mono e mono, gamer. have u not watched any basketball the last 3 years, apparently not. During that time, while u and digger phelps had diarrhoea of the mouth, chris broke a guys 3 point record named, allan houston i think. but tubby had a lot bigger shooting prospects to get like josh carrier, right. i also think a guy in louisville was recruiting him hard to, until chris played football his senior year against his wishes!
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:08 am
Are we in a dead period as far as coaches calling players?
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:17 am
predicition: lofton breaks out of is slump tonight as tennessee starts a run to the final four. not going to be pretty for the cats tonight.
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:29 am
From what I’ve found, it appears that Bowman is actually closer to 6′7″.
January 22nd, 2008 at 11:02 am
16- you have officially shown that you know nothing about college basketball. Lofton is by far the greatest contested shooter in college basketball in the past several years. It is almost like he has to have a hand in his face for his shot to go in. Have you ever watched a Tennessee game?
Cats lose by 17 tonight.
January 22nd, 2008 at 11:14 am
13 Lofton is there 5th best starter, so yes, everyone else worries me as well. That being said I think it will be a tight game and could go either way. Just like our last two. Hopefully homecourt can take us over the top.
January 22nd, 2008 at 12:15 pm
25, best contested 3 pt shooter? I wouldn’t know, Tubby never had anybody within 10 feet of him. 21, Allan who? Who gives a flying flip! Only thing Allan’s remembered for is that his father was the worst college basketball coach in NCAA history. So Chris is the career 3 pt guy, huh? Big wow! That and 75 cents gets you a cup of coffee at the nearest Pilot. Y’all better go check to see if Phat has any new committments from the latest prospects of junkies and winos he’s been recruiting.
January 22nd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
#27 I just got done looking at vidoeo of our games against them and we always had a guy within 7 feet of him I measured LOL
January 22nd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
#27 I just got done looking at vidoeo of our games against them and we always had a guy within 7 feet of him I measured LOL
January 22nd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Sorry about the double post
January 22nd, 2008 at 5:42 pm
ALLAN HOUSTON CAREER NBA STATS
G GS MPG FG% 3p% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG
839 727 33.7 .444 .402 .863 0.4 2.5 2.9 2.4 0.7 0.1 2.10 2.50 17.3
January 23rd, 2008 at 1:15 pm
No comments after the game. Bring it on UT fans.