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Lexington realtor Whitney Pannell is reporting on both her Facebook page and her Twitter account that she has ex-UK basketball coach Billy Gillispie’s house under contract.

As she says, “That didn’t take long.”

Here’s what I’ve heard from the local radio call-in shows:

• WLAP-630: Dick Gabriel is host to UK quarterbacks night. He’ll have in studio Dusty Bonner, Pookie Jones and Freddie Maggard.

• WVLK-590: Larry Glover will have Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio as his guest in the 7 o’clock hour.

Big Blue Links for Monday:

• Ken Tysiac of the Charlotte Observer reports that the NCAA is starting to scrutinize scouting services. (Hat tip to Spam’s Wildcat Page.)
• Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Tribune writes that Derrick Rose allegations expose a flawed system.
• Gregg Doyel of CBS Sportsline writes that the cheaters get caught, but many more thrive.
• David Aldridge of NBA.com thinks Jodie Meeks may be drafted in first round. (Hat tip to Aaron’s UK Basketball Blog.)
• Geoff Calkins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that Memphis’ tale raises tough questions.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes that UK’s Jodie Meeks and U of L’s Earl Clark have different approach to draft.
• Andrea Adelson of the Orlando Sentinel writes that trouble follows John Calipari.
• Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio breaks down the Billy Gillispie lawsuits.
• Bluegrass State Basketball looks at UK recruits and the dribble-drive offense.
• Straitpinkie gives a Jodie Meeks’ NBA update.
• Rivals asks if the NCAA should punish a coach’s new school?
• Frank Therber of the Indiana Daily Student writes that Kentucky may have reason to worry.

SEC links for Monday:

• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports on Western Kentucky’s upset of Ole Miss, forcing an extra game in NCAA regional baseball play.
• Clarion-Ledger columnist Rick Cleveland writes that Western Kentucky savors a small miracle.
• C.L. Brown of the Courier-Journal reports on Vandy’s baseball win over Louisville, forcing an extra game.
• Tennessean columnist David Climer writes that reliable pitching keeps Vandy’s season going.
• Randy Rosetta of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports on LSU baseball advancing to the super regional.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports on Florida’s advancement to the super regional.
• At The State, Neil White reports on East Carolina’s win that forces South Carolina baseball to an extra game.
• Ron Morris of The State writes that South Carolina must follow East Carolina’s lead.

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