Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
There were a lot of different ways we could go today with the top slot….we could have given yet another salute to the Shark, since it is likely we will never see him in the position he was in today again. We could have given birthday salutes to Jon Lovitz (The Critic is great …I earlier wrote Dr. Katz, which I also like but of course was Jonathan Katz), Robin Williams (who I think is VASTLY overrated) or even Ken Starr (a fellow Duke Law alum). But instead, we will give the birthday shout out to the great Don Knotts. If you grew up in the South, then chances are you consider the Andy Griffith Show to be one of your top 5 shows of all time. And if that is the case, it is largely due to the great Barney Fife character. Second only to Homer Simpson in a recent listing of greatest tv characters of all time, Don Knotts’ “Barney” made the show, and it was never the same after it went color, he left town and we got more “Howard” than was ever necessary. Don Knotts as Barney was as good as it could get and if I am ever in need of a good laugh, I just think of the countless episodes that he completely mastered. He went on to do “Threes Company” and some know him for that “Ghost and Mr Chicken” movie that plays on TBS all the time, but for me its Barney Fife….the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be.
A few news tidbits……..
(1): The buzz on Sunday night was the speculation on another site that Kentucky may have another 2008 commitment, potentially as early as this week. If this news is true (and I have no reason to believe it isnt), then it is Brad Reese, the young man from the Florida Community College that we spoke about a couple of weeks here and who a couple of people have told me may have already committed to UK privately. Reese is a wing player who can put the ball in the basket and is said to have a great deal of skill. Very little (if anything) is known about the kid beyond that and my assumption is that almost no one outside of the coaching staff has ever seen him play. If he indeed is announced as a new UK player soon (and gets deemed eligible), fans must trust that he truly is a “diamond in the rough” of the highest degree. My only worry….that having a guy named Reese, leads to far too many “Reese’s pieces” jokes by Herald Leader headline writers in the near future.
(2): Speaking of eligibility, DeAndre Liggins and Kevin Galloway were the topics of a question by the Kentucky Sports Report’s Larry Vaught to Alvin Brooks, the Director of Operations for UK basketball. According to Vaught, Smith said he expected both to qualify, which is good news for fans wondering about UK’s point guard situation for next season. Neither of these two is a true point guard, although Liggins may be close….but what matters is if they can initiate the offense….if that happens, and both men get qualified, UK’s chances next season look infinitely better.
(3): Also from Larry tonight was a quote from Chuck Smith, UK’s Linebackers Coach, who said at a UK conference in Ohio that he guaranteed a win over Louisville in football. Nice bulletin board material from the coach and a good show of confidence. Larry has a lot of good stuff over on Kentucky Sports Report about his conversation with Chuck and folks should check it out if you are a premium member. Smith is likely smarting a bit from the Zach Martin (UK’s top OL recruiting prospect) commitment to Notre Dame, so he came out a bit feisty. UPDATE: I have been told that SMith was in a much more joking manner than I first presented when the comments were made.
(4): It looks like I am going to have to find a bodyguard in Louisville to keep me away from attacking former UL football players. They must be in a perpetual bad mood as it is getting dangerous in these parts…..
Gillispie on the show tonight at 8 pm….dont miss it….we will have the link here on the site.
Until later…….
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July 21st, 2008 at 1:14 am
You’re a wanted man now Jones
July 21st, 2008 at 1:18 am
Wouldn’t mind the work Matt. I think I could handle it (I’m 6′ 8″ 245 lbs), but unfortunately I’m an East Ky guy.
July 21st, 2008 at 1:35 am
Robin Williams is overrated? Obviously you’ve never seen Mrs. Doubtfire.
July 21st, 2008 at 3:18 am
I thought Dr. Katz was great too, not too many people admit that.
July 21st, 2008 at 6:09 am
There is no former UL player that confronted you, since you wont tell us who it is, its a madeup story.
July 21st, 2008 at 6:46 am
Wasn’t Dr. Katz actually played by a comedian named Katz?
July 21st, 2008 at 7:28 am
I agree with you on a lot of stuff but Robin Williams I got go the other way. Admittedly, a lot of his movies of late do fall consistently short but he has some good stand up and he is crazy in improv situations & talk shows. He has one of the quickest minds out there.
July 21st, 2008 at 7:56 am
Matt, having Coach Billy Clyde Gillispie on your show is the the biggest and best news for you all yet! “He’s de man,” “He’s yo daddy” and de best basketball coach ever!
July 21st, 2008 at 8:01 am
Matt J. You are going to have to surround yourself with a large UK posse when venturing forth into the public domain, enemies abound! Disgruntled Cards, Duke graduate and need I mention your an attourny…. it’s not safe out there for you!
July 21st, 2008 at 8:02 am
Ignore spelling, it’s early… lol..
July 21st, 2008 at 8:15 am
MJ, if those UL guys don’t hit any harder than they do on the field you have nothing to worry about.
July 21st, 2008 at 8:28 am
Hire Lukasz “The Conquering General” Obrzut as a body guard, obv.
July 21st, 2008 at 8:37 am
You going to mention the UL player confronting you everyday?
You should spend some time on your fantasy baseball team, the WORST I’ve EVER seen!
http://games.espn.go.com/flb/leagueoffice?leagueId=50991
July 21st, 2008 at 8:40 am
Matt I’m sure you remember the show “Mork and Mindy.” Robin Williams did basically all his lines improv. Talk about quite wit and the ability to take on character. NA NU NA NU. However, he could not have touched Fife because he would have shot a cap in his alien @$$.
July 21st, 2008 at 9:05 am
Don’t worry Jones.
That Card’s posse ain’t nearly as big your readership here.
We’ve got your back.
I’d volunteer my services as a bodyguard, but like Gocatsgo, I’m a bit out of the region..way out.
July 21st, 2008 at 9:19 am
With respect to Williams:
http://www.radaronline.com/from-the-magazine/2007/02/take_the_funny_an d_run_1.php
I’m sure he’s created PLENTY of his own stuff, but the charges leveled at him seem to cast suspicion on him. I wouldn’t crucify or anoint him.
July 21st, 2008 at 9:32 am
MJ - any word on when the 2008-09 Basketball schedule will be out? Got some stuff to plan this fall and don’t want to miss any games!
GO CATS!! Barney was the best! But like those above, I have to disagree on Robin Williams, I think he is one of the quickest, funniest
men out there and Mrs. Doubtfire was the best!!
July 21st, 2008 at 9:34 am
Just offer them a side of marijuana to have with their meal and they should leave you alone.
July 21st, 2008 at 9:38 am
Barney Fife is the best. I’d bet you would get Robin Williams to agree with that. I think Williams is great too. Why push it Matt? You don’t want him after you too!
July 21st, 2008 at 9:44 am
Robin Williams is terrible. I think he’s completely lost it. All downhill since Good Morning Vietnam. Plus he look like a hairy chimp.
July 21st, 2008 at 9:45 am
Both are great comic actors! I loved Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting! That was a great movie, and I think he won an oscar for best supporting actor! Mork and Mindy was classic stuff.
I really liked Don Knotts in The Ghost and Mr. Chicken. If you haven’t seen that movie, you need to!
July 21st, 2008 at 9:53 am
Liggins is 100% a true point guard. Sometimes I am just not sure where you come up with your options Matt.
July 21st, 2008 at 9:55 am
I loved when the Dillards would come on Andy Griffith as “The Darlings.”
Dooley:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=q6cGva0USk0
July 21st, 2008 at 10:11 am
The Andy Griffith show was a tool used by my parents to raise me so they wouldn’t have too lol. Just kidding i do love that show and watch it when i come across it on TV. Another show i watched alot was Sanford & Son. Both of these shows were shown on TBS all the time… one of the only decent channels from back in the day.
July 21st, 2008 at 10:40 am
I wanna know why the BRAD REESE commitment is a secret
July 21st, 2008 at 11:18 am
22 Actually Liggins is listed as a small forward, but he played a type of point forward in high school a la Paul Pressey.
July 21st, 2008 at 11:24 am
reese isnt coming. cant get in to UK.
July 21st, 2008 at 11:44 am
Matt
Was your would be attacker Brian Brohm? I saw both of you out at Molly Malones. I must have left before the big confrontation.
July 21st, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Why head over to Kentucky Sports Report to pay to read Larry’s work when you can get it all here for free? I’m sure Larry’s mucho appreciative.
July 21st, 2008 at 12:32 pm
If those two qualify and the polls continue to snub UK like they have the football team the past couple of years, it will be great for all of that to get thrown back in their face. I am sure they are doin the same for the football team as well and accordin to some South Carolina paper, the UK game for them is goin to be a gimme. I will be so glad when these two seasons start up so people can see UK football is for real now and UK basketball is climbin back up to the top.
July 21st, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Can we get a name to go along with this story of the UL player?
July 21st, 2008 at 1:22 pm
MJ got it right. I grew up watching the Andy Griffith show and it remains one of my favorites to this day.
If Galloway and Liggins both qualify does that make Reese a walk on?
July 21st, 2008 at 1:34 pm
26, I really dont care what Liggins is listed as. Thats a scouting service seeing a 6′6 guy and making him a point forward. he is a true point, pure and simple.