Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
In the fall of 2003, I left law school at Duke to embark on what I thought was going to be the first step towards a blossoming legal career. I took a job as a law clerk on the D.C. Circuit for a well-respected conservative judge with a reputation of being one of the feeder judges to place clerks on the Supreme Court. Before I left for DC, I had a number of Duke professors give me “motivational” speeches that essentially amounted to a polite way of telling me, “hey dont screw this up…he hasnt hired a Duke student in ten years and he will never hire one again if you somehow bomb this opportunity.” I remember distinctly getting in my grey Toyota Camry (a car that later smelled so bad that the Turkey Hunter named it the “Manatee”) and driving to DC playing “Chasing that Neon Rainbow”, a song that deals with going after your dreams, whether it be in honky tonks in Texas or law libraries in a courthouse in DC. It tells a great deal about my sentimental/sappy nature that I got any motivation at all from an Alan Jackson song, but nevertheless I was certain great things were to come.
Within one week, I knew that what I once thought was a dream opportunity, was going to be a year of drudgery and soul-sapping realism. My judge and I were opposites in every sense of the word. He was conservative; I leaned to the left. He believed that men should wear suits every day, once telling me that blue jeans were “the beginning of the downfall of society; I embraced the greatness that is a hooded sweatshirt. He said the only sport worth watching was baseball because it was played “with a sense of refined goodness”; I still watched the WWE and took eight DC Circuit law clerks to see Monday Night Raw live. I quickly knew (even before he busted out a copy of the “Bell Curve” and told my clerks and me that it was an “intellectual tour-de-force”) that this opportunity which seemed so amazing on the surface, was probably going to end with me questioning my initial decision to go to law school. The term concluded with the judge missing my departure day and leaving me a note that said (I am not kidding), “I wish you well in life and don’t hesitate to call your co-clerks if you ever need anything.”
I thought of that experience this afternoon when my time as a blogger for CBSSports.com came to an end. If there ever was an example of a “square peg/round hole” relationship, my experiment at mainstream writing for CBS would certainly qualify. After the KSR gang did a nationwide road trip for the site 2 years ago, I was brought on to help launch the new college basketball blog and try to bring the sensibilities that we showcased at KSR to a larger audience. However from the get go, it became clear that what I envisioned for the relationship was not necessarily shared by those in charge. Whereas I thought we could make a blog in which KSR staples such as photoshopped coaches pictures, News and Views and “Fans of the Day” could become national phenomena, CBS understandably wanted to remain a news site and pushed towards more standard reporting. The result was me never feeling completely comfortable and unable to capture the real zest for writing that I had on this site. It culminated in January, when I sat down at my desk to do a blog post and realized I was going to have to write about the effect of an injury on the Virginia Tech defense heading into their “battle” with Clemson. I was so uninterested that I contemplated going back into the legal profession, a signal that I was probably not cut out to be a college basketball national “beat” reporter.
Many parts of my time at CBS were amazing. It was a great experience to cover a Final Four, especially one in which UK was involved. I loved being able to visit other college arenas and pick the brain privately of coaches such as Tom Izzo. And I enjoyed getting the chance to interact with fans of schools all around America. Even more importantly, I enjoyed writing with my fellow bloggers Matt Norlander, Jeff Borzello and Eric Angevine and my friend Gregg Doyel, with whom there is never a dull moment. I always wanted to try and give the national thing a try, and I enjoyed having that goal come to fruition.
The reality is however that being a college basketball reporter for a national site is not my forte. While I do think my original vision of a KSR on a national scale can (and will one day…hopefully with me on board) work, that isnt the CBS vision. Thus parting ways at this point makes the most sense. With Jeff Goodman joining the CBS site, it will become the go-to place for college basketball news and those of us who prefer drawing unibrows on Tyler Zeller may now have to find a different home. I still will have a relationship with the site and may still do the Oddcast with Gregg Doyel, allowing my country accent to continue to have a wider audience than it should. I also still have my CBS Twitter (which needs a new name at this point…anyone have a good suggestion?), but my days of chasing down the latest coaching rumors at Fairfield are, thankfully for all involved, coming to an end.
I am still doing the KSTV television show, our daily radio show and working on a potential book about next season’s Kentucky team. Plus, I do plan on writing a bit more on KSR, including about topics that were somewhat off limits while at CBS. Beisner will still run the site day to day and I will continue to be the site’s owner/meddler, stopping in a bit more often to make fun of BTI and praise the greatness that is Lukask Obrzut. I want to thank all those at CBS who gave me a chance and you the KSR nation for supporting me when I was there. You guys would never believe just how big your numbers truly are and it is because of you that the Kentucky articles I wrote on CBS were some of the most read articles on the entire website. Everyone at CBS knows the power of the KSR nation and I can never thank you enough.
So now we move on to the next thing. After I left the DC Circuit clerkship, I moved on to clerk for two women, Allyson Duncan of the 4th Circuit and Karen Caldwell of the Eastern District in Kentucky, both of whom were amazing mentors and became great friends. My two years with them were infinitely better than my time in DC and both taught me lessons that placed me on a path of following my actual dreams, which eventually led me to creating KSR. The same thing will happen here as we focus on the redesign of the website (which yes is FINALLY coming this summer) and the continued goal of making KSR the dominant name in sports media in this state.
When Jeffrey Ross considered stopping his career as a staple at comedy roasts, Dave Chapelle told him it was a mistake and said while it is ok to experiment with other things, always remember to “stay in your lane.” If my time at CBS taught me anything (besides the fact that writing on a deadline does indeed suck), it is this. The writing style and mindset of KSR/KSTV is my lane. I appreciate you being along for the ride as I go back to what I was meant to do: bring down the Fordes/Thamels/Bobby Knights of the world and more importantly, give UK news in the “most ridiculous manner possible” once again.
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June 8th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
I think it’s great that you’re coming back to KSR on a more regular basis. Just steer clear of politics and religion while focusing on what we all want to read about (UK basketball) and you’ll be doing a great job!
June 8th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
If the post from 1 doesnt make you feel back already Jones, dont know what will…
welcome back!
June 8th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
When I heard you mention me on air again recently, I knew that something was amiss.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Matt, if you need a job…I’ll pay you $33 to sweep my driveway once every 2 weeks, or as needed. This will be an on-call job that includes your very own pager.
Welcome back.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Matt, if this means you’re back, or even just back a little more, then fabulous. The more time you can give KSR, the better. You gotta be here for this upcoming hoop season. And, if you want to stir things up with some politics then I for one think that would be great. You own this place you can do any damn thing you want to. Welcome back Matt.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Matt, you are a celebrity in KY. Yes….UK sports and pissing off the little brother masses (well, not masses because they are confined to Jefferson County) is what you are made for.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
awesome
June 8th, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Matt, random question. I live more in central KY but I travel alot for my job. I pick up the 1080 show in most places I am, even in parts of lexington, but what are the rest of your affiliates again?
June 8th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Matt – GREAT news for KSR!
June 8th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
good job matt! glad you are back “home”
June 8th, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Now that you’re back and have time to provide legal counsel, I expect the ridiculous manner to triple. Good luck. And maybe launch your own national site?
June 8th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Hey ….this guy just gets it!
June 8th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Welcome back!
June 8th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Thanks for reppin’ the Cats from CBS. If anything, you know it pissed off a lot of ul and other rival fans. THAT alone is worth it all. Don’t worry, now you’ll have more time to hang in the gutter with us. The gutter that hangs on a beaten down brothel in the worst part of town.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Damn, that sucks bro. I remember the first time I got fired, real empty feeling and a lot of uncertainty about the future. Just keep your head up and you will land on your feet somewhere, no need to try and rationalize the situation with us. We know you are talented.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
so what youre saying is you got fired????
either way glad to have you back:
less will lentz and tyler thompson and more matt jones is a good thing
June 8th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Welcome back Counselor, glad to have you once again… There’s always ESPN in your future!
June 8th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
its there lose glad to have you back
June 8th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Welcome home Jones family…welcome home. #bellcountyswag
June 8th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Glad you will be back on here more,now if you could get your radio time slot from 3-6 in the afternoon, I would be really happy!! Oh yeah, my son plays little league in St Matthews, his coach is the Heavy Hitter! Really nice guy.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Matt, i have no idea how you ever found the time to do a daily radio show, television show, travel back and forth between louisville and Lexington, AND write for that site. Probably good to drop one of them.
Hope to see you writing on this site much more often.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Great article.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
So did Greg Doyel take matts job?they pick Greg up,cuople weeks later CBS lets Matt go…..
June 8th, 2011 at 9:36 pm
I hope this means that you’ll be keeping a closer eye on this clown show.
Seriously, though, I also hope the re-design will be a bit less misogynistic.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Thanks for sharing Matt. Looking forward to the improved website. I can’t comment on the tv show because I don’t have insight, but today at work I had the choice to leave early or stay as scheduled and I literally wouldn’t leave until the ksr podcast was available! Keep up the great work sir.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Good work Matt, nobody can ever fault another for chasing a dream. We welcome you back with open arms. Now fire BTI.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Welcome back Matt! Maybe you will be able to keep your hair a little longer after dropping one of your many jobs. Is it really neccesary to change the site format though? I like it simple.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Glad to have you back Matt.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Hopefully Beisner is not on suicide watch
June 8th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Good Lord! Did you clerk for George Will? He’s a fascist, baseball loving, denim hating moron too. I don’t want to know a man that adores baseball and hates denim. Fascists I can deal with.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
It’s about time!
June 8th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Matt,
Welcome back! I love the liberal views and occasional political reports! Keep them coming! I envision you to one day be the successor to Oscar Combs as the grand poobah of UK Sports! May you have a long run!
Go CATS!
June 8th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Matt,
I have enjoyed every article that you have written, I think it is CBS’ loss. Welcome back to the BBN!
zippy47710
June 8th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
CBS Twitter handle suggestion: MattJonesNational (or MJ_Oddcast)
June 8th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
You wrote for CBS?
June 8th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
You now get to follow the team as they win #8 and get paid for it! Every Cat fans dream.#can’t wait.
June 8th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Unblock me on twitter. I listen to the radio show every damn day on podcast. Unblock @trainzzz
June 8th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Too bad that CBS and Tom jurich got together and agreed to run u off another job….. I am sure u are making a ton of jack running this site…it’ll help you forget about getting canned again!
June 8th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
BTW. You should ask Bookie for a new handle…
June 8th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Great news Matthew
June 8th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
We missed you Matt! Does this mean more Matt Jones and less BTI?
June 8th, 2011 at 10:03 pm
Also, couldn’t they have waited two more days and fired you on your day off just for comedy’s sake? And I’m guessing the site is being redesigned to accommodate the county profiles.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:03 pm
No place like….My Old Kentucky Home…..we missed you!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
on a serious note, with a little flexibility they could have really used what you brought from KSR. their loss, welcome back.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
like!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
YES!!! JONESY haha my man. We need you on this site a lot for this season!!!!! And maybe you can do some more pregame shows for the team this season!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
Do you have a buyout clause or were you still under the Memorandum of Understanding?
June 8th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
47. It was actually written on a napkin…
BRING ON THE BOOK FOR THIS SEASON!!!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Hooty hoo hooo!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Glad to have you back Matt but I am amazed that this hasn’t turned into a political comments section after you said you leaned to the left.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
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June 8th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Their Loss is Our Gain!!!! Welcome Home!!!!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Did you accidentally show your weiner on CBS.com?
June 8th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
It will be good to see you around here more. Looking forward to the next chapter.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Matt Jones is the pitbull that the Big Blue Nation needs HERE in it’s backyard!
Welcome back.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Most modern Democrats cleverly masquerade as populists while secretly pushing an agenda that ironically undermines the personal autonomy and liberty of the very people they claim to be representing. What I like about Matt Jones, is that he is a true populist, and a true son of the Commonwealth. He is a real-deal pundit for the provincial, and has bad-hair! What does that have to do with him leaving the CBS family? Hell I dont know!!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Well, good luck in whatever is next…I love the morning radio show and I still think there is an opportunity here somewhere I’d love to be a part of and I bet others would too…I want to invest in KSR’s or whatever’s future!!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
way to follow ur dream. Just stay away from blogs about Free Enes shirts in Cameron Staduium and teacher’s apparel.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:23 pm
I knew the day you had to edit your post because you mentioned the obscurity of CBS College Sports, that this wasn’t your cup of tea.. Also the same reason your boy Charlie Sheen isn’t with CBS anymore.. First rule of CBS, don’t talk about CBS!! You’re the man Matt! Imma make a Cards fans for Matt Jones page on FB.. I know slapnuts and I aren’t the only ones. Do ya thing playa..(no line beard)
June 8th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
The BBN is rejoicing that we will be reading more of your thoughts and ideas on KSR. So glad that my messages to CBS finally got through . . . . “FREE MATT”!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
BING!BING!BING!BING!
I called it. The prodigal son returns.
10 pts for SeoulCat.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
mat its cbs loss big blue nations gain.from a kentucky boy living in gastonia north carlonia.i read ksr to get the news on my cats.i listen to your radio podcast.your casting call will come i know.$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
June 8th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Come on, we all know the real reason is to take Charlie Sheen’s place on the CBS hit comedy, “Two & A Half Men.” Welcome back to the “old stomping grounds!”
June 8th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Bless you, Matt! God’s in control–not CBS–and He’s got a GREAT plan for your life! Go now and follow your dreams, and discover that plan!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:47 pm
I’ll curb my enthusiasm until I read what NotJerryTipton reports on this subject later this week.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:47 pm
Matt you will be successful in whatever you plan to do.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Heeee’s Baaaahhhk! just one little itsy bitsy favor….please get the KSR iPad app up and running immediately!
June 8th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Our gain again and CBS’s loss.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
I call BS on Matt’s story. There is definitely something deeper involved.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Oh, the sun shines brighter in my old Kentucky home, once again.
June 8th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Glad your back Matt and doing what makes you happy!
June 8th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
I hope this means no more liveblogs tied in to CBS. Worst live blogs
ever end of last year.
June 8th, 2011 at 11:12 pm
I agree with 42. I have been waiting with eager anticipation for the rest of the county profiles! I am also patiently waiting for Rob Gidel to provide more non-premium Cats Pause football news, Jeremy Jarmon’s next post, and my free KSR t-shirt!
June 8th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Welcome back Matt! As for CBS, they will learn that taking themselves too seriously will not pull in those new readers they want.
June 8th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
Welcome back Jones, ur my hero and the hero of many others, good luck in all ur future endeavors
June 8th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
The Prodical son returns
June 8th, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Oh yay
June 8th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
who cares…very self centered post. a paragraph saying it didnt work out would have been PLENTY
June 8th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
however if you take over for bti and kick his ass to the curb i will be so happy
June 8th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Welcome home
June 8th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
new twitter name: MattJones_YMCMB
June 8th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
Better to be a failure at a real job than to never have tried. Ask Mark Few.
Enjoyed your work here – much more than your legal opinions I’m sure. Good luck with the big fish, little pond approach. It works well.
June 8th, 2011 at 11:30 pm
You are the second JONES to “test the waters” and find out that the BBN is the place to be
June 8th, 2011 at 11:31 pm
When I read this I went and threw a basketball at Jared Sullinger’s chest. Sing Miley Cyrus NOW!!!
June 8th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Just saw a thing on the news about Rex Chapman getting inducted to the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame here in Louisville. Think he can get a shout out on KSR?
June 8th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
It’s great to have you back where you belong Matt !
June 8th, 2011 at 11:41 pm
Damn, 24 what does misogynistic mean? This is a KY website ya know…
June 8th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
DAMN! Some of the people in this comments section are freakin’ C*CKS!!!!
Matt, do what you do and screw the hatin’ mofos out there.
June 8th, 2011 at 11:45 pm
I have a plethora of reasons to abstain from using such abstruse words on this site.
June 8th, 2011 at 11:47 pm
Kid in the pic has the same barber as Matt
June 8th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
I love you Matt Jones.
June 8th, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Matt,
I totally understand how you felt while at CBS! The grass is not always greener on the other side. You are coming home just in time to possibly witness one of the best UK basketball years ever! Welcome back and look forward to reading your material in the near future! Go CATS, #8 in New Orleans!!!
Brian McDaniels, UK Class of ’94
June 8th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Heeeeeeeeeeee’s Baaaaaaaaaaaack !!!! welcome home MJ
June 8th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
good for you matt -stick to your guns- we’re proud of ya! regardless of what cbs might say, you’re doing good things.
June 9th, 2011 at 12:02 am
ENESISFREE!
June 9th, 2011 at 12:02 am
Your lane may be a certain style, but CBS needs a wider road. A major media player not catching the vision of a national KSR-esque blog is something they will regret. This coming from a network with Big Bang Theory, 2 1/2 men, [insert crappy show, repeat]. Innovation to CBS means re-setting a crime drama in another city, govt agency, or function. Classy of you to be gracious.
Or did you have to choose between CBS or the book??
June 9th, 2011 at 12:04 am
new name
June 9th, 2011 at 12:12 am
Why be a lost ball in tall weeds when you can make a living outsmarting your surroundings?
With your hair, clothes, and tan you couldn’t have expected to make it nationally for very long anyway.
BTW, If you ever need a co-host for your radio show (and you do) I can make myself available.
June 9th, 2011 at 12:16 am
This story is a great cover-up for the truth. …. I got caught tweeting pis of my tweeter to an old woman in pineville!!!
June 9th, 2011 at 12:20 am
Awesome. Suggestion: start KSR day on campus the day before the first day of class. It could be huge. Keep up the good work.
June 9th, 2011 at 12:20 am
You have a unique voice, Matt, which has been mising from KSR. I’m quite happy to expect regular posts from you again.
June 9th, 2011 at 12:40 am
78) Get a grip – I prefer self centered over rude. A little sensitivety would go a long way here.
June 9th, 2011 at 12:44 am
Can i get that last 5 min of my life back from reading that. Didn’t understand a word you said or even why you left. We dont need any duke grad to be writing about kentucky
June 9th, 2011 at 12:49 am
David r were u forced to read?
June 9th, 2011 at 12:50 am
As long as you keep making fun of little brother, life is good!
June 9th, 2011 at 12:52 am
Your story reminds me a lot of one of your sports journalistic inspirations, the one, the only, the orange bearded Tony Kornheiser. I have heard you speak of your affinity of his style and I have to say that I see / hear a lot of him in you. His show on the four letter was “epic” and “classic” until the suits neutered both he and Andy “Polley” to a point that it was so milktoast that it was no longer worth listening to. But, he’s obviously bounced back from that more than ever and is seemingly doing things his way. I see a lot of similarities. Keep up the good work Matt. The ability to exhibit a pompous humility is something your share with the orange man and something that will serve you well.
June 9th, 2011 at 1:00 am
#106 Except for the fact that Kornheiser knows how to avoid redundancy in his prose, is familiar with the semicolon, and can distinguish the difference between a noun and an object.
June 9th, 2011 at 2:26 am
I believe it was Dilated Peoples who said “in the house again, set to pack ‘em in, ladies and gentlemen, front,left,right….back again.”
Welcome back, Jones. Let’s do this sh*t.
GO CATS
June 9th, 2011 at 3:11 am
Welcome Back Matthew (Peter Griffin voice)
June 9th, 2011 at 6:31 am
Welcome back Matt, and I agree with most people on here about the negativity. People get on here hiding behind their screen names and call you out and complain about a free site. If they don’t like you or your writers go somewhere else,it’s pretty simple.
June 9th, 2011 at 6:36 am
You need a wiki page Matt. This is the first I’ve heard of Duke. Pretty damn impressive stuff. Welcome back!
June 9th, 2011 at 6:39 am
Welcome home daddy. BTI needs to be grounded as he was very bad.
Seriously Matt… You are KSR!
June 9th, 2011 at 6:50 am
Can’t wait to read your book about #8! Don’t give up the dream, you have the talent for the big leagues.
June 9th, 2011 at 6:51 am
Was the CBS gig really a big deal anyway. I don’t think so.
June 9th, 2011 at 7:18 am
108 you are a total douche. God day sir.
June 9th, 2011 at 7:26 am
Who’s this new guy? you suck new guy – even worse than BTI sucks
June 9th, 2011 at 7:38 am
New Twitter name…. Just drop the C… MattJonesBS.
June 9th, 2011 at 7:39 am
I agree with (#)100 KSR should most definitely do something on UK’s campus the day before classes start this fall. I have already graduated, but would definitely come back for that!!! As for a Twitter Handle, I don’t have a clue? If CBS couldn’t handle Chuck Sheen, what made them think they could handle THEMATTHEWJONES who is definitely #WINNING!!! What can I say? Haters gonna hate!
June 9th, 2011 at 8:11 am
I’m excited because I know you said a big hurdle for the book about this year’s team was the CBS thing…now you can focus on following the team and writing the book! Welcome home, Matthew
June 9th, 2011 at 8:16 am
Good!
June 9th, 2011 at 8:17 am
Time to go back to your core values which is blogging at campus cornhole tournaments and having post game White Castle eating contests.
June 9th, 2011 at 8:31 am
to make up the loss $$$ of CBS, are you going to try to cut in on Lemon’s beer fest for $33.
June 9th, 2011 at 8:35 am
That’s great kid. Now get me a Coke.
June 9th, 2011 at 8:41 am
Glad to hear your back, now we have to change your politics.
June 9th, 2011 at 8:43 am
A man like you cannot have to many corporate bosses, you need to be the hand on the rudder. My man Matt Jones you are the real deal CertifedBS does not have the vision, you are the voice of the smart, funny sports fan. Keep doing it Matt Jones style, yeah we dig it!
June 9th, 2011 at 8:52 am
There are some folks out here who agree with your political view, or at least are open minded enought to think about each individual problem or the real agenda behind the spin. It is easy to see that the current path we are on has many flaws and to hope, and discuss issues looking for a better way is the only thing that makes sense. Keep on telling it like you see it, honest and truthful.
June 9th, 2011 at 8:57 am
Matt, KSR is the greatest thing to happen to UK sports media in the last decade and we are forever grateful for you and the collection of bloggers (except BTI) who post on this site from day to day. Definitely looking forward to seeing more of your post on this site again! Wish you the best with whatever your future dreams and visions are for your career and KSR!
June 9th, 2011 at 8:57 am
Way to go Matt!
June 9th, 2011 at 9:02 am
WOW, Matt “leans left” ?
June 9th, 2011 at 9:03 am
A Jones homer in my office just jizzed his jeans.
June 9th, 2011 at 9:19 am
As the Donald often says, bitch got fired!
June 9th, 2011 at 9:45 am
Hooray! Welcome back!
June 9th, 2011 at 9:45 am
We’re in this thing together Matt. Welcome back my man! Hell’s to the yezzzay! You are KSR.
June 9th, 2011 at 10:11 am
KSR should throw a kegger out on a farm sometime so we can all line up to punch BTI.
I’d pay at least $5 for that and hell, I won’t even drink any of the beer
June 9th, 2011 at 10:15 am
Matt needs to go back and read “Bell Curve.” He’s mature enough now to have a whole new appreciation for it.
June 9th, 2011 at 10:15 am
I think Coach Cal knew how important you were to the BBN and pulled some strings with CBS to get you back! Thanks Coach Cal and welcome back Matty Jones!
June 9th, 2011 at 10:19 am
Tell Drew to get his Velcro shoes off your desk, and get out of your office…..your back!!
Welcome home friend!
June 9th, 2011 at 10:38 am
so, dude, were you fired or not?
June 9th, 2011 at 10:50 am
You parted ways because you suck as a writer and even worse as a TV anchor (wanabe)
June 9th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Adding to #1…please avoid politics, religion, gun control, abortion, hotness rankings, pepsi vs. coke and any derogatory mentions of Wendy’s please.
If you can hold to those conditions…glad to have you back.
June 9th, 2011 at 11:51 am
wow
June 9th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
I hear there might be good opportunities in Mexico…
June 9th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
Type in “Matt Jones CBS” into a search and the first link is to Inside The Ville….LOL. UK has the haters so on edge about losing to us in EVERYTHING that they worry about KSR and Matt Jones. That is hilarious. And when you click on the link, it drops to the middle of the page. So, at first I didn’t know that was the site I was on, bc the link was SCOUT.com. Every picture had a Cards logo, so I figured out I was in hell quickly. They were of course bashing Matt. Sure he is a homer, but at least he dishes facts. Howie Lindsey thinks every recruit, no matter which sports, is the greatest player ever. I’d much rather someone be like Matt and say, ‘well, this kid is a project, but could be good.’ Rather than, “he has blazing 4.6 speed….” Really?
WELCOME BACK MATT….not that you really left.
June 9th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
The Prodigal Son returnith…..welcome home.
June 9th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Matthew, you don’t have a country accent or a “mountain” one, but as one of my generation you have the “Kentucky” accent. You’re old enough to remember Roger Hardin and still feel he sting of “Kentucky’s Shame!” You remember how good Sam Bowie was , fragile legs and all (sorry Portland, we all believed) as well as the greatest Wildcat name ever Chuck Verderber. As a true Wildcat, you will excell and as a Kentuckian you appreciate the fact that the Nation does not understand what UK Athletics (basketball in particular) means to the Commonwealth. Fantasy question, would you take UK Basketball going back on probation if the football team won the SEC even if sponsored by “Friends of Coal?”
June 9th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Time to get shit right!!
June 9th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
less words, more pictures.
June 9th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
HEY MATT, BEING FROM MIDDLESBORO, KY MYSELF AND HAVING ADMIRED YOUR CREATIVITY FOR QUITE A WHILE NOW, SSSSSOO0OOOOOO GLAD YOU’RE BACK!!!!!!!!!!
JEFF