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2009 CFN UK Football Preview

davw83 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:34:19 -0000

2009 CFN UK Football Preview

This is one of the most accuract football previews I have read to date with one exception. They contend that Harline has a big arm he just doesnt use it. It's a really great read and a dead on description of where the UK program is at in the SEC.

Dwight Powell Diaries his summer!!! Really great read!!!

davw83 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:25:50 -0000

Dwight Powell Diaries his summer!!! Really great read!!!

I saw this on KSR and followed the link. Cal has been showing some interest in Dwight. This summer Dwight has been blogging his camp experiences for SLAM. He is a really well spoken kid and gives an interesting insight into all the skill camps that go on. He also witnessed JC's dunk on Lebron.

No More Randolph Morris's

davw83 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:53:55 -0000

No More Randolph Morris's

Looks like the NCAA is moving to limit the amount of time underclassmen have to declare for the draft and or return to school and cutting out the clause that allows them to return to school after going undrafted. This means the Randolph Morris clause will cease to exist. Interesting.

Dicky blames Peyton Manning for season ending injury

davw83 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:05:10 -0000

Dicky blames Peyton Manning for season ending injury

This is a funny story about Dicky and Peyton. I wish Lyons all the best in finding an NFL team to call home. Begins on point 7.

Very Cool Buzz Williams Piece

davw83 — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:42:23 -0000

Very Cool Buzz Williams Piece

Probably the least horrible story I have ever seen the loathsome troll write. This is a nice piece about Marquette coach Buzz Williams. I was unaware he and Gillespie had close ties.

Billy G's Kryptonite

davw83 — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:58:15 -0000

Billy G's Kryptonite

This could be a huge emergency for the team. I hope it doesnt slow Coach G down.

Harris Returns to Practice

davw83 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:07:15 -0000

Harris Returns to Practice

I dont know how the local media missed this but Foxsports is reporting that Ramon Harris returned to practice today.

UPDATE 12/20/2008 by Truzenzuzex: According to Gillispie, he might play today.

Stephen Curry Scoreless in 30 point victory

davw83 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:45:20 -0000

Stephen Curry Scoreless in 30 point victory

This is hilarious. I can't believe a coach actually attempted this defense. Please read the article.

UNC Swingman out 8 weeks

davw83 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:38:01 -0000

UNC Swingman out 8 weeks

It looks like Marcus Ginyard is going to miss 8 weeks after being injured. While I would like to get the heels at full strength this can only help.

Impressions from Saturday's Pick Up Games

davw83 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:31:19 -0000

Editor's note: This belongs on the front page for a while. I know it's football season, but we are getting close to midnight madness. Thanks to the author.

Ramon Harris- didn’t display the slashing drive to the rim that has been reported this summer

but did hit a couple of deep threes. If he can do this consistently it would greatly benefit the

cats.

Pat-was classic Pat-got elbowed in the nose in the first game and continued to bleed all over his shirt the rest of the afternoon

Pilgrim- if he could play this season we would dominate anyone in the country in the front court. Pilgrim

is a beast. He displayed some low post moves and a couple nice jump shots and has a mean

streak every team can use. Too bad he isn’t playing this season.

Harrelson- displayed a nice jump shot and had several rebounds (although none of them were in traffic)

He is a tad slow but I do think his shot will really help open the floor for Pat.

Meeks- was Jodie. His three ball wasn’t quite hitting when I saw him but he looks to be back in very

good health.

Stevenson- didn’t see too much from him

Stewart-hardly noticed he was playing

Porter- Solid but unspectacular play. Took care of the ball and hit some jumpers. Exactly what we need

from him. I really see Porter opening the season at point guard if he isn’t a defensive liability.

Miller/Liggins/Galloway- all three didn’t show too much. Liggins likes to pass and forced a couple that

weren’t there. Galloway doesn’t strike me as a point guard and unless Miller really steps it up

once organized play begins I don’t see him in the rotation much once conference play begins.

Donald Williams- was very active. Had a couple nice drives and really likes the fadeaway jumper.

Jon hood- seems to already be a member of the team. Played quite well and has a very sweet jump shot.

He could contribute to the team this season and I think he is going be one of G’s best recruits

over the next several years. I am very excited to see him in blue and white. He lit AJ Stewart up

in a pregame game of horse (not hard to do). While all them members of the team were in the locker room hood was out on the court by himself getting shots in and really seems to be a good kid who doesn’t let the attention he receives go to his head. I cant say enough how impressed I am with him.

Vee Samford?- is a guard at Lexcath. He’s really tiny but very active, got into the lane several times and

played quite well. He would get abused in the SEC and according to a friend of mine who has

played against him is incredibly streaky. He can go for 40 one game and disappear for the next

three. I don’t think UK is recruiting him. I think he was just there playing. \

This is a list of all the players I recognized. There were quite a few that I didn’t. The 2010 guard that looks like Jai Lucas was there but I don’t know his name and didn’t see him play. These games truly were pickup and I don’t think any conclusions about the season can really be drawn from them. It was really fun getting to see everyone play though. I tried to highlight parts of their games that came through that I think we will see this season on the court. I am pumped up and excited about the Blue/White game. It’s a much better event than midnight madness and I will be there.