This morning, we released our top 11 list of the best things to happen in UK athletics this past year. Of course, we realistic and we know that not everything was rosy for UK this year. That’s why we also made a Top 10 list of the WORST things that happened from June 20, 2007 [...]
Archive for the ‘Derrick Jasper’ Category
A Year in Review Part 2: The Bad.
Posted: 20th June 2008 by Kenny Colston in Bill Keightley, Billy Gillispie, Derrick Jasper, John Cohen, Kentucky Basketball, Kentucky Football, Mr. Wildcat, Scott Green, UK basketball, UK football0
Really, just pick a media outlet… most are reporting it. Aol FanHouse is one of them, so there. But Jasper went to the place everyone thought he would go. And hey, they may call it Lex Vegas, but it couldn’t hold a candle, entertainment-wise, to the real deal. Let’s just hope Jasper doesn’t end up [...]
Jasper Transfer Official
Posted: 31st May 2008 by Kenny Colston in Derrick Jasper, Kentucky Basketball, UK athletics, UK basketballI guess UK Athletics wanted to sneak one in on a day where everyone is focused on the baseball team in Michigan. But the official word that Jasper has seeked his release dropped about an hour ago. Well wishes Derrick, because I’m afraid everything that could have been said has been said. No use in [...]
Derrick Jasper Thoughts? What Say You?
Posted: 29th May 2008 by Kenny Colston in DeAndre Liggins, Derrick Jasper, Kentucky BasketballThe kid has been put to the mill on all accounts since the rumors first came out of his possible transferring due to “homesickness.” Other explanations have included needed time to heal the bum knee and an illness in the family. Whatever the reason is meaningless. Word has it that Derrick will be granted his [...]
Gillispie to Derrick Jasper: Don't Leave Me!
Posted: 13th May 2008 by Kenny Colston in Billy Gillispie, DeAndre Liggins, Derrick Jasper, Jodie Meeks, Kentucky Basketball, Kevin Galloway, Patrick Patterson, UK basketballMy first year of college, I fell in love with a tall, tanned, beautiful woman. Sat right next to me in English class. I thought, “no way I have a chance with a complete 10 like this”. But hey, the lucky day came where we were put in a group together and we started talking. [...]
Coach G Press Conference Notes
Posted: 10th May 2008 by Kenny Colston in Billy Gillispie, Derrick Jasper, Jodie Meeks, Patrick PattersonAfter today’s Coach Gillispie press conference, we’ve finally got a few solid pieces of fact. First off, Derrick Jasper is most certainly gone. Coach said things will be probably finalized this week and later said he expects DJ to leave. Patrick Patterson got his cast off a few days ago and the doctors were very [...]
Kentucky Recruiting Update!
Posted: 7th May 2008 by Kenny Colston in AJ Stewart, Darius Miller, DeAndre Liggins, Derrick Jasper, Jodie Meeks, Kentucky Basketball, Patrick Patterson, Recruiting, UK basketballRECRUITING, RECRUITING, RECRUITING! Do I have everyone’s attention now? Yes, finally, a recruiting post on WC. Shocker! Well, sorta. Friend and fellow blogger Chris Diggs, of the UK fan blog over at the Courier-Journal, has one heck of a post basically outlining the outlook for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 basketball seasons, recruiting and depth chart [...]
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 [...]