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Big Blue Links for Saturday:

• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes that Kentucky is tired of losing to South Carolina.
• Chip also has the matchups.
• Chip reports that UK is starting to lean on Derrick Locke.
• Chip also talks to Morgan Newton.
• Joe Person of The State reports that three-back rotation is working for South Carolina.
• The State also gives a UK-South Carolina preview.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes that UK should be ready to “load wagon.”
• Tom Leach gives a gameday report.
• A Sea of Blue breaks down UK-South Carolina.
• Straitpinkie previews Kentucky-South Carolina.
• Garnet and Black Attack gives its thoughts on South Carolina-Kentucky.
• Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader reports that Marquis Teague will not attend Madness.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger talks to Darnell Dodson.
• Zagsblog gives a Kyrie Irving update.
• Kentucky Sports Network gives an update on Jon Hood.
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on Tobias Harris’ visit to Tennessee.

Big Blue Links for Wednesday:

• Kryie Irving says on his Twitter account that he is coming to Midnight Madness.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes that UK is trying to jump-start its offense.
• My column saying that college football this year has shown you can’t put your eggs in the one-game basket.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal reports that Taylor Wyndham’s hit came in at No. 1.
• Dawson also writes on the ones-versus-ones change at UK practice.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Alabama is gaining attention after fast start.
• Don Kausler of the Birmingham News writes on Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy.

Continue reading ‘BBL: Kyrie Irving tweets that he’s coming to Madness’

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Big Blue Links for Monday:

• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader reports that Rich Brooks won’t blame players for Saturday’s performance.
• Jerry Tipton’s Sunday notebook has John Calipari saying this is Patrick Patterson’s last year.
• My column saying Gators, then Tide a double headache for Cats.
• H-L slideshow from Saturday’s game.
• Rick Bozich of the Courier-Journal argues that Tim Tebow should not have been in game when he got hurt Saturday.
• Brett Dawson of the C-J writes on UK’s false starts.
• Zagsblog reports that UK is in final six for Josh Selby.
• Zagsblog also reports on Kyrie Irving’s visit to Duke.
• Larry Vaught of Danville Advocate-Messenger says scary Alabama gives UK chance at redemption.

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Note: I’ll be liveblogging the Rich Brooks weekly press conference today, which starts around 12:15 p.m., if not a bit before.

Big Blue Links for Monday:

• Chip Cosby of the H-L writes that high-powered Florida is trying to contain the flu.
• My column saying that both Florida and Kentucky will have plenty to prove on Saturday.
• Jody Demling of the C-J reports that Stacey Poole is down to UK and South Carolina after his visit to Lexington.
• Zagsblog reports that Tobias Harris plans to cut list to five after Wednesday.’
• Eric Crawford of the Courier-Journal has some fun stats after a fun UK-U of L game.
• Brett Dawson of the C-J writes that Rich Brooks wants no blue flu.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger reports that UK can’t make same mistakes against Gators.

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Zagsblog is reporting that Kyrie Irving, one of the top guard prospects for 2010, has eliminated Indiana, the school that at one time appeared to be the favorite.

Excerpt:

“Indiana is out,” said Sye Dean, Irving’s uncle. “We respect the program. We respect Tom Crean. We feel blessed that a University of that caliber would recruit Kyrie, but sometimes in regards to this recruiting process you have to eliminate certain programs. That’s part of the process.”

The Fayettville Observer reported that some close to the Duke program believe Irving will commit to the Blue Devils later this month. He is scheduled to visit Duke, Texas A&M, Kentucky (Oct. 15) and Georgia Tech. Rivals rates Irving as the ninth best overall prospect in the Class of 2010.

Meanwhile, Scout’s Evan Daniels reports that Chane Behanan, a 6-6 forward out of Ohio, will visit UK this weekend.

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Big Blue Links for Friday:

• Mark Story of the Herald-Leader writes that Louisville fans are down, but not out.
• Chip Cosby of the H-L writes that less confusion means more production for UK offense.
• Jerry Tipton of the H-L blogs that UK was to meet with Doron Lamb.
• C.L. Brown of the Courier-Journal writes on the hometown antihero, U of L quarterback Justin Burke.
• Jody Demling of the C-J writes that it’s a big recruiting weekend for Kentucky.
• Brett Dawson of the C-J reports that UK cornerback Trevard Lindley is ready to take what’s thrown  his way.
• Dan Wiederer of the Fayetteville Observer believes Kyrie Irving could be headed to Duke.
• Tom Leach, voice of the Cats, talks to Paul Rogers, voice of the Cards.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger writes that Randall Cobb is being compared to Derek Abney.
• Kenny Colston of the Kentucky Kernel writes that the rivalry has diminished because of Louisville’s slide.
• A Sea of Blue looks asks about he importance of this year’s UK-U of L game.
• Straitpinkie honors UK hockey’s calendar girls.

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Big Blue Links:

• My column on what could be keeping Rich Brooks up at night this week.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes that UK’s defensive line must jell without Jeremy Jarmon.
• Jerry Tipton of the H-L talks to UK president Lee Todd, who voices his belief that John Calipari will follow the rules.
• Mark Maloney of the H-L writes on two ex-Tates Creek stars now playing for Louisville.
• Jennifer Smith of the H-L writes on UK and Louisville re-newing its volleyball rivalry.
• B.W. Jones of the Kernel previews UK-U of L volleyball.
• Zagsblog reports that Kyrie Irving will visit Kentucky in October.
• Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News thinks Darnell Dodson will be a starter at Kentucky.

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Big Blue Links for Tuesday:

• Mark Maloney of the Herald-Leader reports that losses to UK stick with U of L’s Kragthorpe.
• Jerry Tipton of H-L reports that UK is to release report on basketball violation.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader reports that UK’s Ricky Lumpkin has seen both sides of the rivalry.
• H-L’s Mark Story offers a Governor’s Cup quiz.
• C.L. Brown of Courier-Journal reports Kragthorpe offers an offensive tease.
• Video of Kragthorpe’s Monday press conference.
• Brett Dawson of the C-J reports that Lumpkin feels Louisville’s pain.
• John Calipari’s comments to Dan Patrick.

Continue reading ‘BBL: Kentucky-Louisville football links (plus hoops)’

Darnell Dodson

Big Blue Links for Monday:

• John Calipari writes on CoachCal.com that Darnell Dodson is battling a hip injury.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes that Rich Brooks is tired of the talk and ready for the football opener.
• Cosby’s Sunday notebook leads with Chris Matthews praise.
• My Monday column saying UK is convinced that offense is “light years” better than a year ago.
• My Sunday column predicting Kentucky will go 8-4.
• Jerry Tipton’s Sunday notebook says John Calipari wants to instill confidence.
• Tipton also reports that Calipari insisted his book tour start in Kentucky.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes that Joker Phillips is happily soaking up the Rich experience.
• ESPN’s Andy Katz lists Eric Bledsoe as his top player to watch in the SEC.
• Jody Demling of the Courier-Journal reports that UK target Kyrie Irving will visit Indiana.

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Big Blue Links for Friday:

• Jason King of Yahoo Sports quotes John Calipari as saying he wants to one reporter “right in the mouth.”
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader previews UK’s running backs.
• Jennifer Smith of the H-L profiles UK volleyball All-American Sarah Rumely.
• H-L columnist Mark Story writes that Kentucky boasts an embarrassment of embarrassments.
• Ryan Alessi of the H-L reports that Lee Todd and Mitch Barnhart will give depositions in Gillispie lawsuit.
• H-L’s Cosby previews UK’s offensive line.
• H-L’s Jerry Tipton writes that John Wall faces high expectations.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes on UK freshman offensive lineman Larry Warford.
• NEW: James Pennington of the Kernel on Billy Gillispie.

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