So far on this blog, we have been critical of some newspaper writers. Today, I’m going to praise one. Pat Forde is easily one of the top three writers in America–print or online. I grew up as a boy in Louisville reading his columns in the Courier-Journal. And now I read his columns online on [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Mocking Your Mock Draft
Posted: 23rd April 2008 by Kenny Colston in Andre Woodson, Jacob Tamme, Keenan Burton, NFL Draft, Rafael Little, Steve Johnson, Wesley WoodyardIf you are like me, you’re tired of mock drafts at this point. Although I do get some satisfaction out of Todd McShay completely challenging Mel Kiper Jr. on his NFL draft throne. McShay is the director of Scout’s Inc., ESPN’s catch-all scouting service. And finally, they have released a complete, full seven-round mock draft. [...]
Dear St. Pete Times Writer, You're Overrated.
Posted: 22nd April 2008 by Kenny Colston in UncategorizedI know everyone has an opinion. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “to each their own” and other different cliches telling me I should let everyone have their own opinion. But if you’re wrong, you’re wrong. And Tom Jones of the St. Petersburg Times is wrong. In his blog he lists his [...]
The 2008 Catspy Awards were handed out Monday night in Lexington. ESPN’s Jay Crawford and WKYT’s Christi Thomas hosted the sixth-annual event held at Memorial Coliseum. The awards recognize both athletic and academic accomplishments over the past year. Congrats to the winners.Female Rookie of the Year: Megan Broderick, TennisMale Rookie of the Year: Patrick Patterson, [...]
This isn’t necessarily a news story as much as just a perk of being in the Lexington area/being a UK student. If you’re not in the know, the big gym/rec center on campus is the Johnson Center. Four inside courts, four outside and easily the best place to ball at. And it’s also the best [...]
Pulley, Hartline Duel Evenly at Spring Game
Posted: 21st April 2008 by Kenny Colston in Alfonso Smith, Braxton Kelley, Curtis Pulley, Dicky Lyons, Matt Lentz, Mike Hartline, Moncell Allen, Spring Football, UK baseball., UK footballIf you read the sidebar, you realize that I work for the independent student newspaper at UK, The Kentucky Kernel. If you don’t read the sidebar, well you now you know. And knowing is half the battle. That being said, Here’s my story out today about Saturday’s spring game. http://media.www.kykernel.com/media/storage/paper305/news/2008/04/21/Sports/Qbs-Still.Even.After.Annual.Scrimmage-3337068.shtml Both Pulley and Hartline pretty [...]
If you noticed, the UK footballl team switched up this year’s spring game to a real game format. No more offense vs. defense this year, instead coordinators Joker Philips and Steve Brown drafted their teams from the entire roster. No word on who was the last pick or the first, but the roster are below. [...]
JUCO Player Signs and Okie St Tries To Become Kentucky
Posted: 17th April 2008 by Kenny Colston in Derrick Jasper, Kevin Galloway, Rich Brooks, Travis FordFirst off, Happy Birthday to UK Wildcat Country writer Kenny Colston. He’ll be at Keeneland today so go hang out with him if you can. On to the news: 1. Cats Sign Kevin Galloway Junior College transfer Kevin Galloway has signed a Letter of Intent with the University of Kentucky. Coach Billy Gillispie announced this [...]
Travis Ford is a Cowboy, Baby.
Posted: 16th April 2008 by Kenny Colston in DeAndre Liggins, Derrick Jasper, Joker Philips, Kevin Galloway, Recruiting, Rich Brooks, Steve Brown, Travis Ford, UK basketball, UK football, Wayne TurnerLittle did we know how wrong we would be when we announced this morning there wouldn’t be a lot of news and notes. Oops! 1. Former UK Player Travis Ford and current (or now former I guess) UMass coach Ford is rumored to be the successor to Sean Sutton at Oklahoma State. As you may [...]
Wednesday News and Views
Posted: 16th April 2008 by Kenny Colston in Billy Gillispie, Derrick Jasper, Kentucky Basketball, Kentucky Football, Spring FootballWith not a lot of stuff happening today I’ve decided to cover some things that will be noteworthy in the upcoming days. 1. Derrick Jasper rumored to be looking into transferring to a school closer to home. I think this is total BS because Jasper has been with his teammates everytime I have seen them [...]