That’s what Mitch Barnhart wants. New stadiums, improved stadiums. And you wouldn’t have to pay a dime, unless you already donate to the K-Fund. That’s right, Barnhart says that no taxpayer money will be used and none of the University’s money either. It’s a never been done before type situation, with a new basketball arena, [...]
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UK Baseball Update
Posted: 11th June 2008 by Kenny Colston in Colin Cowgill, Kentucky Baseball, Sawyer Carroll, UK baseball.Some news and notes from the baseball front: First of all, Colin Cowgill and Sawyer Carroll were named All-American by Rivals.com Secondly, Carroll is one of eight finalists for a National Player of the Year trophy–the Dick Howser trophy. Thirdly, I wish I was in Omaha for the College World Series. Now, back to work. [...]
Mark Story has Questions? We have Answers.
Posted: 10th June 2008 by Kenny Colston in Billy Gillispie, Curtis Pulley, John Cohen, Kentucky Baseball, Kentucky Basketball, Kentucky Football, Rich Brooks, UK athletics, UK baseball., UK basketball, UK footballMark Story is a columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. Some people like him, some don’t. And he has some questions for the long, boring summer months. And since it wasn’t that long ago that Mark Story said I had potential to be governor some day (no joke, I’ll provide the link if you ask), I’m [...]
The Kentucky (Baseball) Dam is Leaking.
Posted: 8th June 2008 by Kenny Colston in John Cohen, Kentucky Baseball, UK baseball.For those of you who live out in the western part of the state, you know of Kentucky Dam and the beautiful Kentucky Lake out there. Well, I’m currently in Week 4 of a 10 week internship at a newspaper out here in Western Ky. (from my normal stomping grounds in Louisville and Lexington). I’m [...]
John Cohen Goes Home
Posted: 6th June 2008 by Kenny Colston in John Cohen, Kentucky Baseball, UK baseball.The fears were real and the deal is done. John Cohen is the new head coach at Mississippi State, taking over for the legendary Ron Polk. Cohen played at MSU from 1987-1990. UK immediately announced associate head coach Gary Henderson as UK’s new head coach. I’m not sure that was the best call, seeing as [...]
Day One of MLB Draft Heavy On the Wildcats
Posted: 6th June 2008 by Kenny Colston in Colin Cowgill, John Cohen, Kentucky Baseball, Sawyer Carroll, Scott Green, UK baseball.We kinda, sorta, told you yesterday how the MLB draft was going to play with what UK baseball put on the team next year. And the truth remains that the draft got a little Wildcat crazy once round two hit. You would have to think it’s going to have a major impact on the remaining [...]
How The MLB Draft Affects UK Baseball
Posted: 5th June 2008 by Kenny Colston in John Cohen, Kentucky Baseball, Sawyer Carroll, Scott Green, UK baseball.Today is probably the day where the least important draft in pro sports occurs, the MLB first-year player draft. It’s 2183292 rounds of baseball pickings and I’m pretty sure I was drafted two years ago in the 35th round. I’m still waiting on the contract in the mail. That being said, today’s draft will go [...]
UK Baseball May Be Eliminated, But They Aren't Dead
Posted: 2nd June 2008 by Kenny Colston in Colin Cowgill, John Cohen, Kentucky Baseball, ncaa regionals, Sawyer Carroll, UK baseball.After fighting tooth and nail, the UK baseball team fell 5-3 last night to the Arizona Wildcats, ending their record-breaking season. UK tied the school record for most wins in a season and broke many other offensive records during their 2008 run. But, history repeated itself, as the Cats dropped their opening game in the [...]
Cats Exact Revenge on Michigan
Posted: 1st June 2008 by Kenny Colston in Colin Cowgill, Kentucky Baseball, ncaa regionals, Sawyer Carroll, Scott Green, UK baseball.“What goes around comes around.” That saying is one of my favorites and it rang true today for the UK baseball team, as they had a very efficient outing at the plate in their 12-6 win over No. 13 Michigan. Using 12 hits, the Cats eliminated the host Wolverines from the NCAA regional. Sawyer Carroll [...]
Cats Survive, Advance in Regional.
Posted: 31st May 2008 by Kenny Colston in Kentucky Baseball, ncaa regionals, UK baseball.Holding on for a narrow 4-3 win, the UK baseball team advances and lives for another day. Greg Dumbroski gets the win with a little help from his offense. Andrew Albers gets a FOUR-INNING save. Wow. And the bullpen was sort-of saved, with only two pitchers used. Of course, this win came just four hours [...]