SB Nation User Blog: kykat51

Travis Ford gets a new 10 yr conract

kykat51 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:15:16 -0000

Travis Ford gets a new 10 yr conract

They must really like him...doubled his salary for this season.
Good for you Travis and good luck with your team. Tell Heather I said hello. She was a friend of my daughter during HS and the swim team.

The swine flu in Ky has now gone to regional outbreak.

kykat51 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:29:54 -0000

The swine flu in Ky has now gone to regional outbreak.

This could really be bad this season. Some schools in Ky have already been hit and they have shut down for a week or several days this week. It seems to be hitting the elementary schools the hardest.

I am hoping it does not hit our sports programs at UK.

Outstanding article on Jeremy Jarmon

kykat51 — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:39:48 -0000

Outstanding article on Jeremy Jarmon

He is doing well in the practices with the Redskins and presently working on the special teams unit. Go Jeremy!

Bucks sign Meeks

kykat51 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:24:18 -0000

Bucks sign Meeks

Jodie gets a 3 year contract with Milwaukee. Great for him!

Hope this link is right, unlike my other one :-)

Mike Pratt totally supports Coach Cal

kykat51 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:31:47 -0000

Mike Pratt totally supports Coach Cal

Per Larry Vaught's site. I know Pratt was part of the search committee for a new coach, but his comments on Gillispie gave me pause to note just what was happening with our program.

Mike feels very confident in this hire so I will take his word.

Now we know the Boogie Man at Rupp

kykat51 — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:58:29 -0000

Now we know the Boogie Man at Rupp

Great artcicle from Mark Story on Darren Moscoe who dances at Rupp Arena during the basketball games.

His story in his childhood years is very sad, but thanks to the dear Lord, he can now do what he loves.

One of the commenters says he coached him in LL baseball.

I love this story and video of him dancing. Enjoy everyone.

Want to see a nice article about Coach G?

kykat51 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:05:02 -0000

Want to see a nice article about Coach G?

A close up look at Coach after the Tennessee win from Steve Tressler who owns a restaurant in Lexington.

Matt Pilgrim

kykat51 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:46:46 -0000

Matt Pilgrim

This is another great article from Vaught about Pilgrim and what he will bring to the game next year for the Wildcats.

If Patterson says this guy will be a great contributor, then I would definitely bank on it. Can't wait to see him in action next season.

Go Cats!

Bill Keightley's Oral History Project

kykat51 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:22:11 -0000

Bill Keightley's Oral History Project

"The William B. Keightley Project contains interviews with Bill Keightley about his life and experiences as the equipment manager for the University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball team from 1962 until his death in 2008. Keightley talks about the basketball coaches he served under including Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Eddie Sutton, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and Billy Gillespie, he discusses players he interacted with over the years, and he reflects on changes to the game of men’s college basketball. Keightley, nicknamed "Mr. Wildcat," also reflects on his personal life and family, his career as a postal carrier in Lexington, Kentucky, and his experiences as a United States Marine."

I know that many UK fans want to hear what Mr. Wildcat experienced all his many years at UK. I am going to listen to all of them in my spare time.

I personally think ASoB should have a permanent link on this site Tru. UK will never have another Mr. Keightley IMO.

Porter knows how to handle criticism

kykat51 — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:40:10 -0000

Porter knows how to handle criticism

Another great piece from Vaught on Mike's ability to handle the criticism he has received his three years at UK. I must say it takes a very special UK player to look past that and just continue what he is asked to do in practice and for the team. Jodie Meeks says the same thing in a different way referring to his injuries last season. A very good read.