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Chicago Membership Drive! Join the Chicago Cottagers' Association for drinks, darts, and...

Secretariat — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:19:07 -0000

Chicago Membership Drive! Join the Chicago Cottagers' Association for drinks, darts, and billiards.

Get a free beer when you register your Fulham membership with CCA.

When: July 25, 2012 7:00pm

Where:
AJ Hudson's Public House
3801 N. Ashland Ave. (Ashland & Grace)
Chicago, IL

More info at the Chicago Cottagers' website

15% off Kentucky Basketball shirts

Secretariat — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:22:04 -0000

15% off Kentucky Basketball shirts

Order your shirts now for delivery before the tournament begins!

15% off all orders over $35 until March 12 when you use the promocode MARCHSALE2

New "Big Cuz" shirt available at Kentucky Basketball Shirts

Secretariat — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:17:41 -0000

New "Big Cuz" shirt available at Kentucky Basketball Shirts

Free Shipping on Kentucky Shirts

Secretariat — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:32:16 -0000

Free Shipping on Kentucky Shirts

Free shipping available on all orders over $35 until Feb 10th. Just enter coupon code "FEBSALE2" on checkout!

Did Pitino's UK teams play this dirty?

Secretariat — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:39:39 -0000

This year's Louisville team has really put the "dirty" back into "dirty Cards" (as illustrated in both the UK game and their game tonight against Villanova). Although I have great memories of Pitino's UK days, I was a bit on the young side, and therefore a bit oblivious to the finer points of the style/strategies being played. My question is, were Pitino's Kentucky teams known for playing as dirty as we have seen the Cardinals play this year, or is it just a by-product of the fact that they are so soft and desperate that they have no choice but to resort to these tactics in order to even keep games close? I understand that most of the responses will be tinted by blue-colored glasses, but I'd still like to know the "older crowd's" take on it.

New "Boogie" shirts available

Secretariat — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:11:55 -0000

New "Boogie" shirts available

Another new Kentucky shirt is up!

Secretariat — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:20:52 -0000

Another new Kentucky shirt is up!

BLUE2K

Secretariat — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:50:42 -0000

BLUE2K

2000 Wins, baby!

John Wall Dance shirts at Kentucky Basketball Shirts

Secretariat — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:36:49 -0000

John Wall Dance shirts at Kentucky Basketball Shirts

Many new John Wall shirts available @ www.kentuckybasketball.spreadshirt.com

Secretariat — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:09:07 -0000

Many new John Wall shirts available @ www.kentuckybasketball.spreadshirt.com

Would Wall's shot merit a "Golden Spike?"

Secretariat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:56:22 -0000

On his official website, Coach Cal has a "Golden Spike" section where he discusses the spikes in the floor @ Memorial Coliseum and mentions possibly driving a few into the floor at Rupp.

The name "Golden Spike" is derived from the legendary nails, or "spikes," that were part of the old floors at Alumni Gym and Memorial Coliseum. The spikes represented significant shots in UK history...Some day I would like to see a GOLDEN SPIKE driven into the floor at Rupp Arena for something fantastic that one of our Wildcats accomplishes on the floor in our storied building.

On his official website, Coach Cal has a "Golden Spike" section where he discusses the spikes in the floor @ Memorial Coliseum and mentions possibly driving a few into the floor at Rupp.

The name "Golden Spike" is derived from the legendary nails, or "spikes," that were part of the old floors at Alumni Gym and Memorial Coliseum. The spikes represented significant shots in UK history...Some day I would like to see a GOLDEN SPIKE driven into the floor at Rupp Arena for something fantastic that one of our Wildcats accomplishes on the floor in our storied building.

So what does everyone think? Would Wall's jumper qualify? Arguments against include that it was an early season game against a small-name opponent and that it was an early season game with little-to-no impact on postseason play. On the other hand, this may be the shot that truly signifies the beginning of big things for both Wall and our Wildcats. I have a distinct feeling that it will be one of those "I remember where I was when..." shots (sort of the anti-Laettner shot). Also, IF (and this is a HUGE if) the Cats were to make it through the rest of the season undefeated, we may look back and realize that this shot may have been a season-changer in more ways than we realize now. Besides, for a kid who is likely going to make dozens of game-winning shots at UK and in the league, this is where we saw it first. So what does everyone think? Will we still be talking about this shot with our kids and grandkids? Would it merit a "Golden Spike?"

Poll

Would John Wall's game-winning shot against the Miami (OH) Redhawks merit a golden spike in the floor of Rupp Arena?

Yes

7 votes

No

33 votes

We don't yet know how significant it was/wasn't

22 votes

62 votes | Poll has closed

"The Krebs Effect" shirts

Secretariat — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:20:58 -0000

"The Krebs Effect" shirts

Showing some love to one of the less-celebrated (but still pivotal) players on the team!

Boycott Tipton!

Secretariat — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:54:49 -0000

Boycott Tipton!

Get your "Boycott Tipton" shirt here and have your voice heard in Lexington!

"Camp Calipari" shirts

Secretariat — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:06:42 -0000

"Camp Calipari" shirts

Were you there? Let people know!

"L"osers and Porcini's shirts now available

Secretariat — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:15:15 -0000

"L"osers and Porcini's shirts now available

New designs keep rolling in...don't know if it's too late to get the "L is for Losers" shirt before the Governor's Cup game, though.

Cousins "Cut Your Throat" shirt

Secretariat — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:55:33 -0000

Cousins "Cut Your Throat" shirt

It's about the 3rd one down...some Wall shirts on the 4th or 5th page, too! Not too sure how well this comment will be taken...

Wow, shirts like this are gonna make the UL game interesting

Secretariat — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:23 -0000

Wow, shirts like this are gonna make the UL game interesting

...and there's another one here: http://kentuckybasketball.spreadshirt.com/us/US/Shop/Article/Index/article/Karen-SypherPriceless-4541860

Should be a tough year on the road for the Cards...

Now that the roster is set- Player number shirts available

Secretariat — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:23:37 -0000

Now that the roster is set- Player number shirts available

Holdovers from last year were already up, but now the new incoming class has shirts, too.

More Kentucky Basketball Shirts Added

Secretariat — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:14:43 -0000

More Kentucky Basketball Shirts Added

I especially like the one "The Stars Have Aligned"

Random ??? about next year's roster...

Secretariat — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:49:54 -0000

Does anyone know what numbers the freshmen will be wearing? When is this usually reported? Anybody giving up their number to an incoming kid? Do the freshmen usually want to keep their HS or AAU number and, if so, who doesn't have theirs available? I know Wall has worn 23, but not really sure about the rest. And will Dodson be keeping his JC number? Ok, I'll stop rambling on now. Thanks in advance for your answers!

"Bring Back Porter" Shirts

Secretariat — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:33:22 -0000

"Bring Back Porter" Shirts

With an open scholly, it seems like as good of an idea as any...I do think the kid deserves to see our appreciation after the last few years.

Time for BBN to forgive Vitale?

Secretariat — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:46:29 -0000

I'm sure most of us here have read Vitale's take on the Calipari-Memphis-SAT-Rose saga (if not, it's here) where he contends that Calipari is getting unfair treatment by the media. While I know that Dicky V. is a legendary bandwagon jumper and has said some pretty hurtful things towards UK basketball in general- and the fans specifically- in the past, and very well may do it again, I think that articles such as this should prevent us for dismissing him out of hand. We NEED a voice- a BIG voice- to counter the Fordes and Tiptons of the world. Sure, we know they are biased and can't be trusted, but we need a standard bearer to defend our Coach at this time, and he has voluntarily taken up that mantle. Others write negative UK articles because they know they will get hits. Let's show that those who "get it" (ie-Vitale) stand to gain just as much (and more) by supporting us. For all the things he may have said, Vitale has ALWAYS referred to UK as a legendary program and I think that he has hit the nail on the head with this article.

"Louisville Bleeds Blue" shirt

Secretariat — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:37:11 -0000

"Louisville Bleeds Blue" shirt

Several new shirts up on this site. Some guys at the office wouldn't like this one much, lol. Also some Cal quotes, etc.

New Address for Kentucky Basketball Shirts

Secretariat — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:30:30 -0000

New Address for Kentucky Basketball Shirts

For those that haven't seen it, lots of unique Kentucky Basketball shirts (along with some women's undergarments, lol). Includes Calipari, recruits (Wall, Bledsoe, etc), smack talk (at Tennessee, Louisville, North Carolina, etc), Jodie's big game, web jokes and tributes, football, etc. Formerly the jodiemeeks.spreadshirt site.