John Clay’s Sidelines

Big Blue Links for Friday:

• Mark Story of the Herald-Leader writes that the reputations of both UK and John Calipari have taken a hit.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader talks to Randall Cobb, who says despite back problems he’ll be ready for opener.
• But Cosby reports that freshman linebacker Qua Huzzie is out for the season.
• Eric Crawford of the Courier-Journal writes that Calipari’s image has been tarnished.
• Geoff Calkins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal believes that Calipari knew about Derrick Rose’s test.
• Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News wonders that when the NCAA let Rose play, why does Memphis pay?
• Tom Leach writes that there’s been no slack for Calipari.
• At SI.com, Seth Davis writes that Memphis situation illuminates a college hoops problem.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger says don’t throw stones at Calipari without proof.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Calipari has slipped through the cracks again.

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Big Blue Links for Thursday:

• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes that Paul Warford is happy to be back.
• The Indianapolis Star believes that Indiana, Duke and Kentucky are basketball target Kyrie Irving’s top choices.
• Tom Leach has some UK football practice notes.
• Leach also has a video interview with DeQuin Evans.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger writes that freshmen Qua Huzzie and Ridge Wilson have been impressive early.
• Tyler Young of the Jessamine Journal reports that former UK walk-on Adam Delph will play at Asbury.

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