John Clay's Sidelines

(David Coyle photography)

Big Blue Links for Monday:

• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on top hoops prospect Josh Selby, who has de-comitted from Tennessee and could be headed to Kentucky.
• At CBS Sportsline, Gary Parrish reports that Nike schools Kentucky and Oregon could be in line for Selby’s services, thanks to the William Wesley connection.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free-Press writes on Selby giving Tennessee the slip.
• Kentucky Sports Radio says that Fox Sports’ Jeff Goodman says that UK is the strong leader for Selby.
• Bleacher Report gives Jodie Meeks’ summer-league play an A grade.
• In the Courier-Journal, Rick Bozich writes that UK will have a tough time gathering six victories.

Continue reading ‘BBL: Having rejected UT, could Selby be headed for UK?’

Erin Andrews

Update: Don’t try to link to the video in the comments section. Word is that there are several fake links out there that instead will infect your computer with a virus.

SEC links for Monday:

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel blogs on the sicko who videoed ESPN sideline reporter Erin Andrews through a hotel room peep-hole.
• Jon Solomon of the Birmingham News writes that the SEC and ESPN partnership is a grand irony.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee quarterback target Jesse Scroggins will announce his college choice on Wednesday.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that quarterback questions swirl around the SEC.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Mississippi State running back Anthony Dixon was arrested Saturday.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger writes on Ole Miss’ offensive coordinator Kent Austin.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC re-considers former Georgia coach Jim Donnan.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: The Erin Andrews peep-hole video debacle’

Unfortunately, the slowdown in blog posts will continue for a short time.

I’m at the start of a three-day break, then will begin my mandated five-day furlough next Monday, July 13.

I’ll be back Monday morning July 20 with links, posts, etc., as we start the countdown to UK football season.

See you then.

Big Blue Links for Wednesday:

• The Herald-Leader’s Jerry Tipton writes on former UK commitment Dakota Euton.
• Tipton blogs that time has tarnished Trae Golden.
• UK has released its official basketball roster for next season.
• Anthony Schoettle of The Score reports that UK-Indiana may be returning to Indianapolis. (Hat tip to Spam’s Wildcat Page.)
• At WKYT, Steve Moss writes that Kenny Perry and John Calipari are enjoying a budding friendship.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger writes that Wesley Woodyard will always be true blue.
• Jody Demling of the Courier-Journal has a day two recap from Cincinnati.
• Kentucky Sports Radio reports that hoops recruit Michael Gilchrist loves Kentucky and Villanova.
• Big Blue Uncensored has some video of Darnell Dodson.
• Jeff Goodman at Fox Sports reports that Kyrie Irving is considering UK, but says Cats aren’t in the lead.
• A Sea of Blue says Kentucky has a few debts to settle next year.
• Cat Scratches has a UK basketball roster breakdown.

Chris Warren

SEC links for Wednesday:

• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss’ Chris Warren and Eniel Polynice have been cleared for basketball practice.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that the NCAA has finished interviews with MSU basketball signee Renardo Sidney and family.
• Terry Wood of the NW Arkansas Times believes D.J. Williams could be Arkansas’ first All-American tight end.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes on a top elite basketball camp that came to Baton Rouge on Monday.
• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle writes on ex-Florida pitcher Ryan Sadowski, now starring in the Giants’ rotation.
• Seth Emerson of The State reports that a suspended South Carolina cornerback must now clear the Spurrier hurdle.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Ole Miss clears Warren, Polynice for practice’

Big Blue Links for Tuesday:

• Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader reports that ex-UK commitment Vinny Zollo is weighing his options at summer camp.
• Courier-Journal columnist Rick Bozich writes that there are two sides to every basketball.
• The C-J’s Jody Demling gives a ItTakes5ive Classic recap.
• Demling also reports that Hoop Scoop has UK’s 2009 recruiting class No. 2 behind Marquette.
• Tom Leach says it’s a big month for John Calipari.
• CBS Sportline’s Gary Parrish thinks Brandon Knight will end up at Kentucky.

Continue reading ‘BBL: Hoop Scoop puts UK class at No. 2′

AP Photo/Beth Hall

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that only two players from a highly-ranked John Pelphrey recruiting class remain with the Razorbacks.
• Nate Allen of the NW Arkansas Times writes that Pelphrey’s revolving door is problematic.
• Doug Segrest of the Birmingham News writes that Florida is the unanimous No. 1 of the pre-season football magazines.
• But Paul Finebaum writes in the Mobile Press-Register that Urban Meyer will probably leave Florida after this year.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Dave Hooker reports that coveted quarterback prospect Jesse Scroggins will announce his college choice July 25.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Pelphrey’s defections a problem for Arkansas’

Big Blue Links for Monday:

• Herald-Leader’s Chip Cosby reports on Mike Hartline, who says he is the guy at quarterback for UK.
• Cosby also reports that UK is in no hurry with football recruiting.
• The Gainesville Sun ranks Micah Johnson as the 18th best player in the SEC.
• H-L sports columnist Mark Story writes on Valerie Still’s financial troubles.
• With Darius Miller, USA Under 19 team stays perfect at world championships.
• The Oklahoman reports on ex-Wildcat Matt Pilgrim’s decision to transfer to Oklahoma State.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger wonders if Patrick Patterson can improve his draft status.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes that Jodie Meeks has no regrets.
• Jody Demling of the C-J says it’s time to start the camp countdown.
• Bluegrass State Basketball offers some summer league previews.

SEC links for a back-from-vacation Monday:

• Terry Wood of the NW Arkansas Times reports that Jason Henry will not return to the Arkansas basketball team.
• The Tennessean reports that Vandy guard George Drake will transfer.
• Seth Emerson of The State writes that the one-and-done controversy still lingers.
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee’s Rocky Top League took off in its third year.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that coaches either make history, or replay it.
• Wally Hall of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes that football prognosticators are ready to fire up fans.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Vandy tennis coach Geoff Macdonald is also a talented blogger.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that the Jackie Sherrill court battle continues.
• In the Gainesville Sun, Kevin Brockway reports on the Florida basketball schedule.
• ESPN blogger Chris Low writes that it may be tailback by committee at Georgia.