John Clay’s Sidelines

This is Randall Cobb at the UK football press lucheon today, talking about putting the Mississippi State loss in the rearview mirror and playing for the seniors the rest of the way.

(H-L photo/Mark Cornelison)

Big Blue Links for Monday:

• Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader previews tonight’s UK-Campbellsville exhibition game.
• Tipton also reports on how games were chosen for John Wall’s suspension.
• Chip Cosby of the H-L writes that team focus worries Rich Brooks.
• Brett Dawson of the C-J writes that Cats are competing for starting lineup.
• Matt May of the Cats Pause writes that John Calipari wants to change UK’s approach.

Continue reading ‘BBL: Basketball Cats get ready for exhibition opener’

Randall Cobb

Randall Cobb just sent out a twitpic of his Halloween hat.

I’m not going to post the pic, so you’ll have to check it out for yourself.

Let’s just say it has Halloween colors, with a UK twist.

He wants to know if you like it. If you have twitter, let him know by clicking here.

(H-L photo/Pablo Alcala)

Big Blue Links for Sunday:

• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes that Kentucky’s fast start helped put away ULM 36-13.
• Chip has the report on Micah Johnson’s strained MCL.
• Mark Story of the Herald-Leader writes that UK quarterback plan is working, but needs work.
• My column saying that UK is starting to show a little wear and tear.
• Herald-Leader slide show from the UK-ULM game.
• Jerry Tipton writes that John Calipari and fans look beyond vacated games.
• Andy Mead of the Herald-Leader writes about the possible Wildcat Coal Lodge.
• Eric Crawford of the Courier-Journal writes that Randall Cobb is Mr. Do-It-All for the Cats.
• Brett Dawson of the C-J writes that UK was good early, good enough late.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger reports that Joker Phillips was not happy with UK’s play.

Continue reading ‘BBL: Cats, Cobb, coal and a cadre of other links’

Kentucky’s Mr. Do Everything, Randall Cobb talks about his 73-yard punt return for a touchdown, his 11-yard run for a touchdown, his receiving and his passing (2-of-4 for 46 yards). Asked about his job description, Cobb said, “Play football.” He also talks about the Wildcat formation, and what the Cats have shown, and haven’t shown.

Chris Low

ESPN blogger Chris Low is doing a mid-season review of all 12 SEC schools. He just checked in with his Kentucky review. Randall Cobb is his UK offensive MVP. No surprise there. Micah Johnson is his defensive MVP.

An excerpt:

Just when you thought Kentucky might be toast, the Wildcats (3-3, 1-3) come back swinging and pull off their biggest win of the season. Their 21-14 win at Auburn last week is just what they needed for a little momentum heading into the second half of the season. Rich Brooks and his staff have done a bang-up job of keeping this team together despite several key injuries and a three-game losing streak.

(AP photo/Butch Dill)

Big Blue Links for Tuesday:

• Mark Story of the Herald-Leader writes on Randall Cobb.
• Chip Cosby of the H-L reports that Kentucky wants to build on its credentials.
• SEC media picks Kentucky to win the SEC in basketball.
• Gary Parrish of CBS Sportsline says media was dumb to put John Wall on second team.
• Andy Katz of ESPN says that Big Blue Madness was unprecedented.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes that Kentucky fears another football scare.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger reports that the win was bigger to Micah Johnson than an individual honor.
• B.W. Jones of the Kentucky Kernel writes that UK is wary of a potential trap game.
• Tom Leach has some video from Monday’s UK football luncheon.
• WLEX’s Mary Jo Perino thought the media got it wrong on SEC hoops voting.

Continue reading ‘BBL: Big Blue Madness unprecedented, media dumb’

UK’s Randall Cobb talks about his 61-yard run, his 109 yards rushing on the night, and the huge Kentucky win.

Morgan Newton

Update: H-L’s Chip Cosby is on WKYT on-line with ex-UK defensive back Leonard Burress. And Morgan Newton’s father is scheduled to be on at 9:40 a.m.

Big Blue Links for Wednesday:

• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes that coaches are mum on whether it will be Morgan Newton or Will Fidler at quarterback for UK on Saturday.
• I was on WVLK-590 in Lexington with Larry Glover last night, and caller swore that he knew for 100 percent fact that players have already been told that Newton is the guy. I should point out that it’s in the first 10 minutes or so of the podcast, I think.
• Ryan Alessi of the Herald-Leader reports on the $3 million Billy Gillispie agreement with UK.
• Both sides agree not to speak ill of the other.
• Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader writes on DeAndre Liggins.
• Doron Lamb tells Zagsblog he will visit either UK or UConn on Oct. 23, but says UK, Oklahoma and Kansas are his top three.
• The H-L’s Jennifer Smith writes on Rebecca Gray’s second chance with UK hoops’ team.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal reports that Jake Lanefski could miss Auburn game.
• Mary Jo Perino of WLEX reports that Joker Phillips thinks the Cats are no joke.

Continue reading ‘BBL: Could Morgan Newton be the guy? UK isn’t saying’