John Clay’s Sidelines

Here is UK defensive tackle Corey Peters, at the UK football press luncheon today, talking about Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt.

I’m out of pocket for most of today, at least until the basketball scrimmage tonight. So no SEC links, and an abbreviated Big Blue Links for Wednesday:

• Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader talks to Lee Todd about the UK eligbility issue.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader reports on the UK run defense.
• My notes column which leads with Wildcat Coal Lodge.
• Pat Forde of espn.com writes that the time to bash SEC basketball has likely passed.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes on DeMarcus Cousins.
• B.W. Jones of the Kentucky Kernel writes on UK defensive tackle Corey Peters.
• Tom Leach has video of Rich Brooks squashing the black jersey rumors.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger posts a letter from Mitch Barnhart about the blackout game.

Here are some player videos from today’s UK football press luncheon.

We lead off with UK defensive tackle Corey Peters, who is peppered with questions about the possibility Kentucky might wear black uniforms for the “blackout” Halloween game with Mississippi State on Saturday. Peters loves the idea. Rich Brooks, not so much.

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Here’s post-game videos from after Kentucky’s 28-26 loss at South Carolina on Saturday.

Head coach Rich Brooks gives his opening remarks:

Defensive tackle Corey Peters talks about his game and says, sad to say, that some fans are probably happy that Mike Hartline was injured.

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Videos from UK press luncheon today, starting with Trevard Lindley.

Corey Peters talks about his sprained wrist and the opener.

Randall Cobb talks about the freshmen quarterbacks.

Zipp Duncan talks about the line heading into Miami of Ohio.

Shagari Alleyne at Rosa Parks Elementary on Tuesday. (H-L photo/Charles Bertram)

Big Blue Links for Wednesday:

• Jerry Tipton of the H-L reports that barring a drastic twist, Daniel Orton should be a Cat.
• Brendan Murray of ESPN reports that Wall has added Florida to his list.
• ESPN chat with Xavier Henry, John Wall and others.
• My column on Shagari Alleyne, now playing for the Globetrotters.
• Chip Cosby of the H-L reports that Rich Brooks is “leery” of season-opener against Miami of Ohio.
• Jeff Goodmanof Fox Sports writes on Kansas, and mentions Xavier Henry.
• Tom Leach gives his thoughts after watching his first John Calipari practice at UK.
• Leach talks to UK defensive tackle Corey Peters.
• C.L. Brown of the Courier-Journal reports on UK baseball’s 8-7 win over Louisville.
• The C-J’s Jody Demling reports that the first week of signing period could be slow.
• Demling also reports that John Wall is not thinking about the NBA.
• Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News writes on Wall.
• Bobby Reagan of the Kentucky Kernel writes on UK basketball’s new offense.
• Metz Camfield of the Kernel writes on the Kentucky victory.
• Kernel columnist Jon Hale writes that UK regains some early-season magic with win.
• Cat Scratches has UK baseball coverage.

Audio from post-game after UK holds on to beat Mississippi State 14-13:

Head coach Rich Brooks talks about the heart and effort of team hanging in to get bowl eligible with sixth win. (10:21)

Offensive coordinator Joker Phillips talks about the team moving the ball better in the second half. (5:39)

Defensive lineman Ventrell Jenkins, who finished with two sacks and four tackles overall. (2:50)

Randall Cobb talks about his first start at quarterback, and catching the football, and returning punts, and getting the win. (2:02)

Senior running back Tony Dixon talks about his 66 yards on 12 carries. (2:17)

Defensive end Jeremy Jarmon talks about the defensive effort that sacked MSU quarterback Tyson Lee four times. (1:57)

Defensive tackle Corey Peters talks about how UK knew it had to come out and clinch bowl eligibility. (2:32)

A snippet from A.J. Nance on that converted fake punt. (0:40)

Quarterback Mike Hartline talks about his reserve role, in which he completed nine of 17 passes for 90 yards. (1:12)

Audio from UK players earlier today at luncheon to preview Saturday’s Florida game:

• Quarterback Mike Hartline talks about last Saturday, and how it will help team going into this Saturday. (6:45)

• Linebacker/defensive end Johnny Williams talks about the Florida offense. (1:54)

• Defensive tackle Corey Peters talks about stopping the run. (3:12)

• Injured wide receiver Dicky Lyons talks about Randall Cobb.m (5:30)