Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
See you at the Catwalk, dum-dum
Here we are, back by popular demand! And, by popular I mean two people in the comments section asked for a repeat, so I’m going for it. Those brave souls represent about .000000000017% of the readership, but who’s counting. I’m just here to give the people what they want.
Judging by the outcome of last week’s game, many of you probably enjoyed your Sunday outing. And, according to a late evening text message, at least one of you was pleased with the BBQ pork sandwich selection. Unfortunately, I was unable to join you. I was holed up in my Bloomington apartment trying to count the line beards in the crowd. (In case you were wondering, I didn’t get an exact figure, but the number dwindled greatly as the second half wore on.)
This week, though, the Cats return home to face the pesky Spartans of Norfolk State. Hell, they may not be pesky. Let’s be honest, that’s a euphemism for “crappy.” Unfortunately, and this may be news to many of you, Chris Fowler and the Gameday Crew opted out of coming to Lexington at the last moment for this one, because, as Lee Corso said, “these aren’t your grandpa’s Spartans!”
Corso was one of the many ineligible ‘Noles at last season’s MCB
But fear not, worthy patrons, my years of experience at Commonwealth Stadium have prepared me for such events, and I feel completely comfortable in telling you what to do—and what to expect—at Saturday’s game. Ergo, read on…and learn something:
The Cat Walk is mandatory (3:45PM): The team always said that they would stop as far back as they needed to in order to alleviate all of the fans’ worries of getting to see the Cats up close. Broseph used to worry about the team getting too hot on the walk into the stadium, but he’s kind of a wuss like that. When playing pick up football, he used to slide if he caught the second completion for a first down in lieu of being tackled. That’s not a joke. Moral of the story: meet your boys as soon as they roll onto campus; they deserve a heroes welcome. Oh, and be on the lookout for cops on motorcycles to randomly roll up to you, exit his or her bike, and begin screaming in your face about how they’re going to take you to jail for no apparent reason.
Jeremy’s Jar-men: OK, look. Traditionally, I’m against such activity that takes away from actually viewing the game (i.e. the Wave). Seriously, I can’t stand when football is being played and the jackals behind you keep yelling, “look, look! It made it! Ahhhhh!!!!!! Here it comes! Here it comes!” However, if a group of you overzealous fans were to dress up as jars or something and cheer on the sack master, I’d be all for. Take a page from Phillies fans at Veterans Stadium: they were kings of word play. It doesn’t have to be Jarmon, that’s only a suggestion. Don’t use Dixon, though. That could get ugly.
Don’t turn your back on the Wolf-pack
Expect greatness from the pregame video/routine: I like to enter the stadium about 30 minutes early, if for no other reason than to pee. However, I typically enjoy the pregame video set to O Fortuna, especially when there are solid highlights to use. Last year, however, this one kind of let me down. Seriously, is that a Gatorade commercial? This year, though, I expect a vast improvement. You should, too. If nothing else, cheer throughout the video as if you enjoy it and realize that it’s, you know, occurring. Get one of those unison-clap things started that always gets waaaaay too rapid for the beat. Oh, and let’s try to look a little less confused when the cheerleaders start the “We Believe” chant. That one always takes a couple of revolutions before everyone catches on.
Enjoy yourselves, and be mindful of those around you. Finally, be there, or be square.
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September 5th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
GO CATS!!! ONCE AGAIN UK LEAVES ALABAMA 5-0!!!!
September 5th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Corso’s a rat-face.
September 5th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Ben Stiller wishes he could make a movie as funny as a Tomlin post.
September 5th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I’m not looking forward to what’s going to happen when about 30,000+ buzzed-up fans (I’m being conservative there and assuming half the crowd will be driving the other half the crowd home) realize they can’t go burn one down behind the nearest Philly Cheesesteak stand/oversized bag of popcorn stand/ramp at halftime. The sneaking abilities of that many drunks (myself included) should be priceless.
September 5th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
“look, look! It made it! Ahhhhh!!!!!! Here it comes! Here it comes!”
Hilarious!
September 5th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Cover of CJ Metro Section, 9/1/8.
Line beard, Cheech and Chong tat, finger tats, homeade cutoff red-out shirt, fake diamond earings that would be worth 60K if real, bud light, and the classic “502″ dog tag.
September 5th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Corso is not as ugly as he used to be. He looks a little like Mel Brooks now.
September 5th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I don’t see Scott Howard in that photo.
September 5th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Speakin of line beards, this one happened to be on the front page of The Courier-Journal’s Metro Section.
Pay special attention to the sweet tat on the inner right arm.
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=B2&Date=2008 0831&Category=SPORTS0102&ArtNo=808310804&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=35
September 5th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
#7 not ugly anymore…looks like mel brooks….WTF is that supposed to mean. you gay…not that theres anything wrong with it…?
September 5th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
9. See my detailed breakdown in 6.
September 5th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
11, I put the picture on my fridge in case any UofL grads (with their oversized/mural-like diplomas) walk into my house thinking they have a more respectable fan base and university than UK.
September 5th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
12. Mine is on the wall in my office right next to me. Of course, I labeled all of the features. L’Yes I did.
September 5th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
How awesome would it have been if in the background, someone was shown wearing a “Kragthorpe How’s My A** Taste?” shirt.
September 5th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
what is up with UofL’s over-sized diplomas anyway? It looks so stupid… most of my UofL friends can’t even frame it
September 5th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
#15. Perhaps it’s like those big checks the when people on a gameshow. It isn’t real but the morons on TV are happy to have it.
September 5th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
#16. Let me try that gain since my typing sucks. “Perhaps it’s like those big checks people win when on a gameshow. It isn’t real but the morons on TV are happy to have it.”
September 5th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
I happen to have a diploma from both schools. Let’s just say that my UK diploma is framed and proudly displayed in my office along with prints of Jamal Mashburn, Caywood Ledford and Rupp Arena during a game. The diploma from that “other” school is still in an oversized envelope stored with some old artwork.
Funny story…When I went to pick up the actual U of L diploma my son (who was about 8 years old) came in with me. The lady brought it up and placed it on the counter. My son looked at me with a look of shock and said, “Mom, that’s the biggest report card I have ever seen!”
#15. I think U of L is trying to make up for their inadequacies by making the diplomas huge. Someone needs to tell them that bigger isn’t always better.
September 5th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
jr. braddy lives milked Corso’s baby arm.
September 5th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
jr. braddy lives, you going to take that?
19) That’s funny
September 5th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
19) What can I say about your wife’s vagina that hasn’t already been said about the war in Iraq,it’s been bombed out and depleted.
September 5th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Not sure why it took three times to get that to post,but it’s worth seeing three times to me because I’m a prick and facts are facts.
Good evening.
September 5th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Nice come back jr braddy.