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Dick Vitale says Kentucky still No. 1

Posted on April 25, 2013 10:03 am by John Clay

My column this morning argues that the return of Russ Smith puts Louisville right there with Kentucky in the debate who will be the pre-season No. 1 college basketball team next season. Dick Vitale isn’t buying it. The Hall of … Continue reading →

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Dick Vitale says the heat is on John Calipari (not really)

Posted on August 1, 2012 10:00 am by John Clay

Headline on Dick Vitale blog post: “The heat is on Calipari!” It’s a misleading headline. It’s not as if Dickie V. thinks that Cal is on the hot seat. Instead, Vitale compares Calipari’s job at Kentucky to Joe Girardi’s job … Continue reading →

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BBL: Rivalries, Christmas, Randle, NEXT and bad TV

Posted on December 6, 2011 8:43 am by John Clay

Big Blue Links for Tuesday: Kentucky coach John Calipari says dropping a traditional rivalry is best for the players, reports Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader. In a span of eight days, Kentucky sports fans saw their Christmas come early, writes … Continue reading →

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Dick Vitale takes up for Calipari, then hangs up

Posted on August 19, 2011 10:21 pm by John Clay

On the Dan LeBatard Show today, Dick Vitale took up for John Calipari, then became upset when LeBatard’s co-host said that every program has committed some sort of NCAA infraction. Finally, Vitale said he doesn’t want to waste his time … Continue reading →

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BBL: Report says Harrow visiting Kentucky today

Posted on May 10, 2011 6:59 am by John Clay

Big Blue Links for Tuesday: Ryan Harrow will be visiting UK today, says Keith Bays of Kentucky Sports Report. Trevor Lacey done with visits, will make decision May 18, reports Gary Bedore of the Lawrence Journal-World. Roy Williams, John Calipari … Continue reading →

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