John Clay’s Sidelines

(H-L photo/Mark Cornelison)

Big Blue Links for Thursday:

• My column on how UK’s staff has remained constant, while at Louisville it’s ch-ch-changes.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader reports that Kentucky’s kick coverage is worrisome considering Louisville’s speed.
• Jennifer Smith of the Herald-Leader reports on Louisville volleyball’s win over previously unbeaten UK.
• Jerry Tipton of the H-L blogs that two top 50 hoops prospects will be on campus Saturday.
• Zagsblog reports that West Virginia made a good impression on UK hoops target Tobias Harris.
• CORRECTED: B.W. Jones of the Kentucky Kernel reports that Ridge Wilson plead not guilty to fourth-degree assault.

• Jones also writes that UK secondary will be asked to shut down Louisville’s receivers.
• Tom Leach has video of Rich Brooks after Wednesday’s practice.
• C.L. Brown of the Courier-Journal writes that Steve Kraghthorpe has feet on the ground, but his eyes are in the sky.
• C-J columnist Rick Bozich argues that Bobby Petrino deserves part of blame for U of L’s football fall.
• Brett Dawson of the C-J writes that many Cats and Cards are friends — really.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger reports on Derrick Miller’s troubles.
• Cat Scratches has the transcript of Rich Brooks’ appearance on SEC teleconference.
• Straitpinkie looks at UK’s 2010 basketball class prospects.