John Clay’s Sidelines

(H-L photo/Mark Cornelison)

Big Blue Links for Thursday:

• My column on how UK’s staff has remained constant, while at Louisville it’s ch-ch-changes.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader reports that Kentucky’s kick coverage is worrisome considering Louisville’s speed.
• Jennifer Smith of the Herald-Leader reports on Louisville volleyball’s win over previously unbeaten UK.
• Jerry Tipton of the H-L blogs that two top 50 hoops prospects will be on campus Saturday.
• Zagsblog reports that West Virginia made a good impression on UK hoops target Tobias Harris.
• CORRECTED: B.W. Jones of the Kentucky Kernel reports that Ridge Wilson plead not guilty to fourth-degree assault.

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Dan Shaughnessy

Big Blue Links for Thursday:

• Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe writes that UMass should not welcome back John Calipari. (Hat tip to Walter’s Wildcat World.)
• Fox 26 in Houston reports that Billy Gillispie voluntarily checked himself into the John Lucas rehab facility.
• Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader reports that John Calipari has given LeBron’s friend a job.
• WKYT talks to UK freshman quarterback Ryan Mossokowski, who confirms he is redshirting.
• The Los Angeles Times reports that prep hoops star Keala King has committed to Arizona State over Kentucky.

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John Lucas

Big Blue Links for Wednesday:

• WKYT reports that Billy Gillispie has checked into the John Lucas Aftercare Program in Houston for alcohol rehabilitation.
• Here’s info on the John Lucas Aftercare Program.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes on the “Wildcat” formation.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes on the “Wildcat” formation.
• Ashlee Clark and Karla Ward of the H-L report that ex-UK basketball player Derrick Miller has also been charged in ticket scam.
• Gary Parrish of CBS Sportsline comments on the ticket scam, and reports on Gillispie.
• B.W. Jones of the Kentucky Kernel writes on UK kicker Lones Seiber.

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