John Clay’s Sidelines

Video of Sam Maxwell, Chris Matthews and Christian Johnson after UK’s 37-12 win over Eastern Kentucky. Maxwell made his fourth interception of the season. Matthews had seven catches, including a touchdown grab. Johnson blocked for an offense that compiled 444 yards.

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Kentucky offensive guard Christian Johnson talks about a variety of subjects, including John Conner, line play and the injury to his brother, Micah. (Micah has a sprained knee. UK says it will know more in the next 24-48 hours.)

Big Blue Links for Tuesday:

• Tim Stevens of the Raleigh News & Observer reports that C.J. Leslie will be at UK’s Big Blue Madness. (Hat tip to Aaron’s UK Basketball Blog.)
• The Shiver reports that Josh Selby will attend Kansas’ Midnight Madness. (Hat tip to Bluegrass State Basketball.)
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel talks to UK and UT target Tobias Harris.
• Inside the Hall also has a Josh Selby update.
• Tickets are on sale today for UK-UConn in New York.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader reports on extent of Mike Hartline’s injury.
• Mark Story of the H-L wants Will Fidler now and Morgan Newton later.

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Big Blue Links for Monday:

• Zagsblog reports that Josh Selby will visit UConn on Wednesday.
• Chip Cosby of the H-L writes that UK has high hopes for junior college teammates.
• Cosby also writes on UK linebacker Danny Trevathan.
• H-L reports that UK has picked IMG to continue plans for new arena.
• Jody Demling of the Courier-Journal writes on the return of UK cornerback Paul Warford.
• Brett Dawson of the C-J writes on the UK juco duo from Los Angeles.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger writes on Christian Johnson.

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Brandon Knight

Big Blue Links for Friday:

• John Jackson of the Chicago Sun-Times talks to Derrick Rose about the Memphis test controversy. (Hat tip to Spam’s Wildcat Page.)
• Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that Brandon Knight’s top three are Miami, Kentucky and Connecticut, in no particular order. (Hat tip to Aaron’s UK Basketball Blog.)
• Tobias Harris tells Zagsblog that he met Lee Todd during his visit to UK.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader reports that the football Cats have left summer behind.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal reports that UK is ready to start camp.
• Dicky Lyons, Jr. writes for A Sea of Blue that he was cut before he even stepped on the field with the Falcons.

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Update: I’ll be at UK football scrimmage this morning, sending updates via Twitter at jclayiv.

Big Blue Links for Saturday:

• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports on UK baseball’s 5-4 win over its former coach John Cohen at Mississippi State.
• Chris Lawlor of espn.com writes that insiders believe John Wall will come to UK.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader reports that UK football coaches are excited about the secondary.
• Tom Leach reports that the Boyd brothers have been working together.
• Brett Dawson of the C-J writes that the Johnson brothers are ready for their football finale.
• Jody Demling of the C-J reports that ex-UK commitment Michael Avery is looking at Indiana.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger writes that John Calipari likes Darius Miller.
• Vaught also writes that Matt Pilgrim is adjusting to changes.
• Straitpinkie has a link to a video interview with John Wall.
• Bluegrass State Basketball thinks Calipari is formulating a backup plan.
• Joey Fosko writes that Calipari ain’t Pitino Lite. (Hat tip to Spam’s Wildcat Page.)