Update: As to the headline, Scout.com’s Evan Daniels offered a simple answer via Twitter: Yes.
Big Blue Links for Thursday:
- Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader reports that John Calipari has been writing inspirational letters to his players.
- Jerry also has a report from Camp Cal, a tent city formed by those camping out for Madness tickets.
- Chip Cosby of the H-L writes that Alabama’s offense packs a powerful punch.
- My column whining about the new SEC television package.
- Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes that many expect Michael Gilchrist to sign with Kentucky. (Hat tip to Aaron’s UK Basketball Blog.)
- Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes that Calipari’s first job will be herding Cats.
- Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger writes that DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall like the big expectations.
- Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register writes on the Alabama offensive line.
- Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes on Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy.
- Metz Camfield of the Kentucky Kernel writes about the tents outside Memorial Coliseum.
- James Pennington of the Kernel writes that Calipari is getting high marks.
- Bluegrass State Basketball reports that more SEC staffs are discovering Chane Behanan.

