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Update at 5:40 p.m.: As expected Irving committed to Duke.

Big Blue Links for Thursday:

(H-L photo/Pablo Alcala)

Let’s break it down to three highlights from the Rich Brooks’ press conference today:

1. Derrick Locke is doubtful for Saturday’s game with Louisiana-Monroe because of a nagging knee problem. In fact, Brooks said the running back, coming off a 126-yard game, is probably out. Locke has a slight tear of the MCL that will take three or four days to “calm down” said Brooks. That means Alfonso Smith and Moncel Allen are likely to share the load. True freshman running back Donald Russell will also get some playing time.

2. Brooks said Morgan Newton will most likely make his second start. Brooks admitted that wasn’t fair to Will Fidler, but the coach likes the idea of bringing in Fidler off the bench if things aren’t going well. That worked Saturday at Auburn, when Fidler, the junior, engineered those two fourth-quarter scoring drives.

3. Last Saturday’s game may have been one of the better ones in UK linebacker history. Micah Johnson was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week, thanks to his 14 tackles. But Danny Trevathan could have received the honor, as well. Trevathan was credited with 14 tackles, as well, by the Auburn stat crew. Trevathan has been leaving the field when UK goes to an extra defensive back, but the Cats played a more conventional defense Saturday, leaving Trevathan on the field.

Morgan Newton

Update: H-L’s Chip Cosby is on WKYT on-line with ex-UK defensive back Leonard Burress. And Morgan Newton’s father is scheduled to be on at 9:40 a.m.

Big Blue Links for Wednesday:

Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes that coaches are mum on whether it will be Morgan Newton or Will Fidler at quarterback for UK on Saturday.
I was on WVLK-590 in Lexington with Larry Glover last night, and caller swore that he knew for 100 percent fact that players have already been told that Newton is the guy. I should point out that it’s in the first 10 minutes or so of the podcast, I think.
Ryan Alessi of the Herald-Leader reports on the $3 million Billy Gillispie agreement with UK.
Both sides agree not to speak ill of the other.
Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader writes on DeAndre Liggins.
Doron Lamb tells Zagsblog he will visit either UK or UConn on Oct. 23, but says UK, Oklahoma and Kansas are his top three.
The H-L’s Jennifer Smith writes on Rebecca Gray’s second chance with UK hoops’ team.
Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal reports that Jake Lanefski could miss Auburn game.
Mary Jo Perino of WLEX reports that Joker Phillips thinks the Cats are no joke.

Big Blue Links for Wednesday:

NEW: Card Chronicle confirms Pitino’s hiring of Shabaka Lands, Marquis Teague’s assistant coach.
Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader reports on the impact being made by juco transfers Chris Matthews and DeQuin Evans.
Karla Ward and Greg Kocher of the H-L report on former UK player Ed Davender being involved in a basketball ticket scam.
Zagsblog reports that Rick Pitino has hired Marquis Teague’s assistant coach as assistant to the head coach at Louisville.
Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes on UK receiver Chris Matthews.
Jody Demling of the C-J reports on John Calipari’s book signing in Louisville.
Nick Craddock of the Kentucky Kernel writes on UK linebacker Danny Trevathan.
H-L report on Jesse Witten’s win in first round of U.S. Open tennis.

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.