Column 30 papers/website, WPBK-FM show host, UK sports minute on radio stations for Edge Media, WLAP Sunday Morning Sports, Feature writer for Tops magazine
More with
@UKCoachSkinner
on
@KentuckyVB
: “You can’t recruit chemistry but you can recruit people who understand the bigger picture and will be happy for other people. If you recruit selfish people, you’ve got a problem.”
Florida St coach Leonard Hamilton: “We have all lost an icon in Kentucky Basketball history. Joe Hall, in my opinion, was one of the strongest guardians of Kentucky basketball. He will forever be in all of our hearts; he loved Kentucky with a passion like no other.”
Sean Woods crying as he talks about his years at UK and his teammates.
“Every time I get a chance to come here I get emotional. I gave a lot of life and did everything people asked me to do. This university made me the man and coach I am."
Oscar Tshiebwe: “We were hungry and just wanted to go out and show what can do. When we have a full roster and team we are dangerous. Everybody can shoot the ball. Our team is a scary team. We need to stay healthy.”
Tonight
@clairejohnson_4
became the first girl to make finals in Kentucky-Ohio All-Star 3-point contest and lost 18-15 to Mr. Basketball
@Travis_Perry11
in the final.
John Calipari: "These are young people, and I would just ask you, if it were your son, how would you want him to be treated by a home fan? Any of our guys, it’s your son; how do you want him to be treated?"
The Associated Press announced Wednesday that University of Kentucky senior guard Rhyne Howard has been named a first-team All-American, making her the ninth player in women’s college basketball history to earn that title three times during their career.
Calipari again talking about how he knew the schedule was a mistake. NOt sure I get how playing a team that lost to Mercer and Georgia State was a mistake in scheduling
Tubby Smith on Donna Smith doing the Y today at UK: "She loves Kentucky like I do, and for her to have that opportunity it's just--to witness her, I'm looking at it now, that's a special moment for her because she's been part of this journey now for 40, what, 46 years, 47 years."
John Calipari: "Unbelievable fans when we were dying (in the first half). They didn’t boo. They were cheering us on. The last four minutes of the first half, they cheered on the way we guarded, how we defended. They know what to cheer. Greatest fans. I love these fans.
Let's see
@vincemarrow
was at state tourney 3 days last week, went to 2 NCAA games in Greensboro, had spring practice Monday-Tuesday and tonight he's watching
@UKBaseball
beat EKU with popcorn and a hot dog. "This guy is a machine."
Since
@Max__Duffy
is now the Ray Guy Award winner as the nation's top punter, is it possible for
@SEC
football coaches to revote and make him first team all-SEC. What a joke? No. 1 in nation, No. 2 in SEC. No respect for
@UKFootball
from SEC coaches
Are you kidding? Great Arkansas win and then Eric Musselman jumps on media table, takes off his shirt and leads crowd in cheer. Show a little more class there coach after huge win over Kansas. Fine to celebrate but little old for that seems to me
Sorry I will be out of range and not even get to watch UK-Tennessee today. I know it will be emotional scene with a moment of silence/tribute for Joe Hall -- one of my all-time favorite men
If Iowa loses, then SEC official Pat Adams blew a call not calling a foul on Richmond on 3-point shot. How did he miss that one? Wait. I know UK fans understand how
Have covered UK basketball for almost 50 years now and not sure I have ever seen anything like this 5 minutes from Z -- 4-for-4 on 3's, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal and plus 23
Not sure how any Kentucky fan cannot love
@PJWashington
and I thought his performance tonight was about as clutch in a big game as I have seen from a UK player in a while
Why
@Ray_Davis07
is playing in
@taxslayerbowl
: “For me it is about finishing what I started. This is a chance to try and hoist another trophy (like UK did after Louisville win). I want to be out there one more time and win and do this for the city of Lexington."
My heart is just breaking right now knowing my friend for 50 plus years has left us after a blessed life where he touched so, so many in a variety of ways. Love you Alvis Johnson and God bless you Rosetta as you cope with his loss
John Calipari: “Tubby is so deserving of this honor. He won big here and he did it with class. Tubby impacted so many people in and around this program and he is loved by the players who played for him and by this fan base. I can’t wait to see his banner raised.”
Western Kentucky-Kentucky game will be on ESPN Wednesday night at 6.
"Let the country see what Kentucky is about (with tornado relief)," Calipari said on his weekly radio show.
Not sure who these
@KentuckyMBB
fans were with the great seats in Knoxville today who had to love the Kentucky win and were not shy about showing it.
@victoriagraff
photo
Florida Citrus Sports and Citrus Bowl sponsor Vrbo donated $75,000 to a relief fund to help the victims of the tornadoes that hit Western Kentucky over the weekend.
FCS CEO Steve Hogan donated during a “Kentucky United for Tornado Relief” telethon Tuesday night.
How about this: My 89 year old mother watched the whole Bengals game and just called to taunt me for telling her earlier today I didn't think Bengals would win .....
And numerous friends close to
@UKFootball
I know confirming Georgia backup quarterback Brock Vandagriff will transfer to UK and former five-star quarterback will have two years remaining of eligibility which
@LiamCoen
really likes
Embarrassing loss for Kentucky. Going to be the most disappointing 6-6 season ever ... and I don't want to hear about the Louisville schedule. Cards have shown they can make plays to win. Kentucky has not done that
ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit has named Kentucky's Mark Stoops as his national coach of the week following UK's 20-13 upset of No. 10 Florida at Kroger Field Saturday night.
Keep hearing that
@tytywashington3
ankle injury is not as bad as first feared. He's tough kid, like his dad
@TeeWash03
, and he will fight back. Does so many things for UK that are hard to replace if he is out very long
Reed Sheppard: “The crowd was unbelievable. I don’t think they sat down. It was so loud. From the first possession to the last possession, they made a huge impact on the game. They made it tough for Miami to run plays. It will be a moment we will never forget.”
Nothing but the best to
@tytywashington3
,
@TeeWash03
and the entire family as he heads to the NBA. Terrific young man, great family. Loved watching him at UK
Count me as impressed by Cam'Ron Fletcher for coming back to UK. Didn't think he would make that choice. Calipari seemed very happy to have him back too
UK assistant Chin Coleman on
@Travis_Perry11
: "All he knows is blue. He wanted to come here no matter how many people recruited him. This is where he wanted to be. And it says something about kids that want to be here. That means a lot."
Got to admit, Teared up a bit listening to
@CoachTubbySmith
talk about jersey honor. He is such a great and humble man. And his hiring was HISTORIC. Still not sure everyone fully comprehends what it meant at that time
Bet
@vincemarrow
was smiling today when
@LynnBowden_1
had team-high seven receptions for 82 yards in Miami's 33-27 loss to Super Bowl champion Kansas City. HIs best game as a pro.
Stewart becomes the 7th Duke player to hit the portal this offseason, joining Jeremy Roach, Mark Mitchell, Jaylen Blakes, TJ Power, Christian Reeves and Jaden Schutt.