John Clay’s Sidelines

(H-L photo/Charles Bertram)

Big Blue Links for Friday:

• Jerry Tipton of H-L reports on John Calipari’s talk to Kiwanis Club.
• Mark Story of H-L writes on two former Elizabethtown stars who will face off at Commonwealth on Saturday.
• Chip Cosby of the H-L writes on the “Wildcat” formation.
• Ray FitzGerald of Gainesville Sun previews Kentucky-Florida volleyball showdown.
• Kyrie Irving tells highschoolhoop.com he’s leaning toward Duke.
• Armchair Quarterback says Alabama football is a joke.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes on UK’s attempt to simplify its offense.
• B.W. Jones of the Kentucky Kernel updates the Ridge Wilson case.

• Don Kausler of the Birmingham News writes on Alabama assistant Kirby Smart.
• Tommy Deas of Tuscaloosa News writes on Alabama’s special teams.
• News report that Nick Saban hasn’t ruled out using Terrence Cody as a running back.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger writes on Calipari’s approach to defense.
• Tom Leach gives a preview of Kentucky-Alabama.
• Examiner thinks Big Blue Madness is start of something special.
• Big Blue Uncensored on juco prospect Marvell Waithe.