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John Calipari left on a recruiting trip immediately after the game, so assistant John Robic grabbed a bat and stepped into face the media.

Kentucky assistant John Robic pinch-hit for John Calipari today with the media. Never fear, Cal is here. He was to conduct practice. But Robic did the talking before Kentucky’s workout.

Assistant coach John Robic subbed for head coach John Calipari after UK’s 91-57 win over Boston U.

Big Blue Links for Tuesday:

• Anthony Davis could unseat Michael Gilchrist as best player in 2011 Class, writes Jeff Eisenberg of Yahoo Sports.

• Tayshaun Prince among six chosen for UK Hall of Fame, says Herald-Leader report.

• Jody Demling of the Courier-Journal reports that basketball coaches find ways to connect with recruits in 20-day span.

• Hoop Scoop’s latest rankings has Kentucky with commitments from three of the top 13 players.

• Tubby Smith and Minnesota are going after Bowling Green’s Chane Behanan, reports Bluegrass State Basketball.

• UK assistant basketball coach John Robic says August practices will benefit Cats, reports Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger.

• The Huffington Post thinks John Wall’s trick shot is quite impressive.

• A Sea of Blue believes John Calipari is setting UK up for years of success.

• Rob Gidel posts this video featuring UK strength coach Rock Oliver:

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Big Blue Links for Monday:

• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes on UK offensive lineman Zipp Duncan.
• Cosby reports that Rich Brooks is urging patience on recruiting.
• My Sunday column on UK’s non-conference football schedule.
• Jody Demling of the Courier-Journal reports that UK has landed a commitment from a Georgia running back.
• Tom Leach talks to USA coach Jamie Dixon about Darius Miller.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger talks to UK basketball assistant John Robic.

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Here’s what I’ve heard from the local radio call-in shows:

• WLAP-630: Dick Gabriel will have UK assistant basketball coach John Robic on in the 6 o’clock hour.