With 2008 coming to a close, I’ve been forced to reflect on everything the year has brought. Which brings to me to the year in review for UK and it’s athletic squads. And in my reflections, I had one reoccurring theme — disappointment. Can me a fair weather fan. Call me a Louisville fan. Call [...]
Archive for the ‘Mitch Barnhart’ Category
My Disappointment
Posted: 30th December 2008 by Kenny Colston in Billy Gillispie, Bowls, Kentucky Basketball, Kentucky Football, Mitch Barnhart, SEC football, UK baseball., UK basketball, UK footballTags: Mitch Barnhart, UK athletics, UK basketball, UK football
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RANDOM HUMP DAY THOUGHTS
Posted: 3rd September 2008 by Kenny Colston in Billy Gillispie, Garry Williams, John Wall, Mitch Barnhart, Morgan Newton, Ridge Wilson, UK basketball, UK footballThis has been a boring week so far. The most significant piece of news was that Midnight Madness was moved up a week to Friday, October 10. This coincides with the time that John Wall is supposed to be visiting Kentucky. I have never thought Kentucky stood a chance with this kid, and I still [...]
New, Improved Stadiums?
Posted: 22nd August 2008 by Kenny Colston in Kentucky Baseball, Kentucky Basketball, Kentucky Football, Mitch Barnhart, Rupp Arena, UK baseball., UK basketball, UK footballThat’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, [...]
The Times, They Are A Changing
Posted: 18th July 2008 by Kenny Colston in Mitch Barnhart, Rich Brooks, SECI had an interesting trip to the heart of SEC and ACC country last week and learned some interesting things. I’ve been going to Florida for July 4th week for over a decade now and every year I pack plenty of Kentucky apparel. This year was no different. I took several UK shirts and a [...]
Rubber Bands and Status Quos: Life of a UK Fan Returning To Normalcy
Posted: 3rd July 2008 by Kenny Colston in Billy Gillispie, Louisville, Mitch Barnhart, Rich Brooks, Steve Kragthrope, UK baseball., UK basketball, UK football…with a new added perk! I’ll get to that later though. In better words: Kentucky athletics and all that pertains to it has reached its status quo of the last two decades once again. IU has taken a hit in the basketball realm and it looks like they might be out to pasture for a [...]
Best UK Hire? That's Easy.
Posted: 30th May 2008 by Kenny Colston in Billy Gillispie, John Cohen, Kentucky Baseball, Kentucky Basketball, Kentucky Football, Mitch Barnhart, Rich Brooks, UK baseball., UK basketball, UK footballI saw this idea on John Clay’s blog yesterday and I figured I’d run with it, like I’ve seen a lot of other people doing. The thought is this: Who is Mitch Barnhart’s Best Hire? Clay gives a good list too: Rich Brooks, John Cohen, Mickie DeMoss, Craig Skinner and Billy Gillispie. But if you [...]