Big Blue Links for the UK-LSU showdown (4 p.m., CBS):
- In the Herald-Leader, Jerry Tipton writes that this is a nighmare matchup for the Cats.
- Here’s my column saying today’s game poses the biggest test of the young Billy Gillispie Era.
- Tipton’s notes packages leads with the off-and-on status of A.J. Stewart.
- All your UK audio needs are on this link.
- Gary Laney of the Baton Rouge Advocate writes that Rupp Arena awaits the Tigers.
- Laney also writes that LSU is counting on Garrett Temple to contain Jodie Meeks.
- Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger writes that Meeks impresses Temple.
- Vaught also writes that LSU awaits a “talented” UK.
- Hoops Report gives some love to LSU’s Marcus Thornton.
- Kevin Lyttle of the Austin American-Statesman writes that LSU’s turnaround season has been striking.
- David Helman of the Daily Reville writes that LSU is shooting for the SEC crown today.
- Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes that Patrick Patterson is the Cats’ insider.
- Glenn Guilbeau of the Shreveport Times writes that LSU wants to make history today.
- James Pennington of the Kentucky-Kernel writes about the Stewart episode.
- Ken Howlett breaks the UK-LSU game down for A Sea of Blue.
- Tom Leach gives his keys for today’s game.
- On his WLAP blog, Dick Gabriel reports that, contrary to other reports, UK does not expect snags in its football negotiations with Miami of Ohio.
- The Cat Scratches blog had a live chat with Jodie Meeks.
- Straitpinkie breaks down UK-LSU.
- The Bleacher Report asks if UK can bounce back after South Carolina debacle.
- Guerry Smith of The Examiner says don’t sleep on LSU hoops.
