Tuesday, December 2, 2008
MULTIMEDIA: See, listen to, talk about the Cats
Video: Watch recording of Coach Billy Gillispie's Tuesday press conference
Audio: Listen to Jodie Meeks and Patrick Patterson talk about Las Vegas, Lamar, practices
Blog: Converse with John Clay on his enhanced, interactive blog during Wednesday's game
Audio: Listen to Jodie Meeks and Patrick Patterson talk about Las Vegas, Lamar, practices
Blog: Converse with John Clay on his enhanced, interactive blog during Wednesday's game
Football
Brooks calls Cobb 'doubtful' for bowl game after successful knee surgery
Herald-Leader Staff Report
Freshman Randall Cobb had successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday, Coach Rich Brooks said.Mark Story on UK
Cobb's play matches his hype
Freshman's future is bright wherever he lines up
By Mark Story
Let's apply some market analysis to the just-concluded Kentucky football season with a game of Buy, Sell or Hold.
| 2008 UK FOOTBALL SCHEDULE | ||||
| (Click on opponent to scout; click on result for game coverage) | ||||
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | at Louisville | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN | W, 27-2 |
| Sept. 6 | NORFOLK STATE | 6 p.m. | PPV/taped | W, 38-3 |
| Sept. 13 | MIDDLE TENNESSEE | 7 p.m. | PPV/taped | W, 20-14 |
| Sept. 27 | WESTERN KENTUCKY | 7 p.m. | WKYT-27 | W, 41-3 |
| Oct. 4 | at Alabama | 3:30 p.m. | CBS-27 | L, 14-17 |
| Oct. 11 | SOUTH CAROLINA | 12:30 p.m. | WKYT-27 | L, 17-24 |
| Oct. 18 | ARKANSAS | 7 p.m. | ESPNU | W, 21-20 |
| Oct. 25 | at Florida | 12:30 p.m. | WKYT-27 | L, 5-63 |
| Nov. 1 | at Mississippi State | 2:30 p.m. | PPV | W, 14-13 |
| Nov. 8 | GEORGIA | 12:30 p.m. | WKYT-27 | L, 38-42 |
| Nov. 15 | VANDERBILT | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 | L, 24-31 |
| Nov. 29 | at Tennessee | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN2 | L, 10-28 |
taped: delayed broadcast on Big Blue Network, WKYT-27 in Lexington
More Sports
UK will host first two rounds of NCAA volleyball tourney
The UK volleyball team was selected to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday and Friday at Memorial Coliseum. Kentucky's first-round matchup is against Michigan at 7 p.m. Thursday. The winner of that match will go on to face the winner of St. Louis and Alabama A&M Friday at 7 p.m.Baseball
UK signs seven for '10 season
The University of Kentucky baseball program has received letters of intent from seven players for the 2010 season, Coach Gary Henderson announced Friday.
Latest SEC headlines
- Report: Kiffin reaches deal to coach Tennessee
- Miss. St. TB Dixon hopes big day was first of many
- Arkansas guard named SEC freshman of week
- Never a dull moment in Casey Dick's career
- Vols to get an early taste of March Madness
- Tuberville sees a few more smiles from AU players
- Vandy wants another win to improve bowl berth
- SEC honors Dixon, Berry and David
- Alabama, Auburn offenses have taken different paths
- Rebels ranked in AP poll for first time since 2003
| AROUND THE SEC |
Top headlines
(posted by John Clay)
- Tennessean columnist David Climer writes that Tennessee is ready to rock the SEC boat with new coach Lane Kiffin.
- Fellow Tennessean columnist Joe Biddle calls the Kiffin hire a roll of the dice.
- In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Drew Edwards writes that Kiffin brings a new shade of Orange to Tennessee.
- News-Sentinel columnist Mike Strange writes that AD Mike Hamilton moved quickly on Kiffin.
- Randy Rosetta of The Advocate explores the possibilities concerning a new defensive coordiantor at LSU, including rumors that ex-Tennessee DC John Chavis could be headed to Baton Rouge.
- Ian Rapoport of the Birmingham News writes that Saturday’s SEC Championship game features Ying vs. Yang.
- Mobile Press-Register columnist Tommy Hicks writes that it will be difficult to follow Sylvester Croom at Mississippi State.
- Also in the Press-Register, Evan Woodberry reports that Auburn president meets with Tomm Tuberville, but future is still cloudy on the Plains.
- Edward Aschoff writes in the Gainesville Sun that Percy Harvin’s ankle is improving.
Media that cover the conference
Latest scores, stats
» Scoreboard
» SEC web site
Football:
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» All-time results: Check out scores for every UK game since 1881.
» Career stats leaders
» All-time UK lettermen
» Retired jerseys
| VIDEO: A PEEK AT PROSPECTS |
THE LATEST: Jordan Aumiller, TE/DB, Boyle Col.
Herald-Leader high school sports reporter Mike Fields puts the spotlight on some of the top high school football talent. Meet UK signee Boyle County tight end/defensive back Jordan Aumiller.
Check out these other prospects:
Getting his point across
Kentucky Coach Billy Gillispie admonished DeAndre Liggins during the first half of Saturday's against West Virginia at the Las Vegas Invitational. Liggins played a season-high 27 minutes after refusing to re-enter the previous night's game against Kansas State. Gillispie applauded Liggins' courage in playing Saturday. See story. See Monday's press conference. (Photo by Sam Morris)
How would you have handled DeAndre Liggins' refusal to re-enter the Kansas State game?
Men's Basketball
Gillispie wants consistency from uneven Stevenson
Gillispie seeks consistency from forward
By Jerry Tipton
When it comes to Perry Stevenson, Kentucky Coach Billy Gillispie expects more production but isn't sure how to get it.John Clay on UK
Liggins situation just part of the puzzle that is Billy Gillispie
John Clay
Billy Gillispie has a one-track mind.BASKETBALL: Lamar at Kentucky
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3
Radio: WBUL-FM 98.1; WLAP-AM 630.
TV: FSN South
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3
Radio: WBUL-FM 98.1; WLAP-AM 630.
TV: FSN South
Women's Basketball
UK women fall to Xavier, 67-44
Xavier limits UK to 21 percent
By Jennifer Smith
CINCINNATI — It spread like a cold virus through a day care center.| 2008-09 UK MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE | ||||
| (Click on opponent to scout; click on result for game coverage) | ||||
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3 | a-MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS | 7 p.m. | WKYT-27, FSN South | W, 111-53 |
| Nov. 7 | a-OUACHITA BAPTIST | 7 p.m. | WKYT-27, FSN South | W, 94-72 |
| Nov. 14 | VMI | 7 p.m. | WKYT-27, FSN South | L, 103-111 |
| Nov. 18 | at North Carolina | 9 p.m. | ESPN | L, 58-77 |
| Nov. 22 | b-DELAWARE ST. | Noon | WKYT-27, FSN South | W, 71-42 |
| Nov. 24 | b-LONGWOOD | 7 p.m. | WKYT-27, FSN South | W, 91-57 |
| Nov. 28 | c-Kansas State | 11:59 p.m. | ESPNU | W, 74-72 |
| Nov. 29 | c-West Virginia | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2 | W, 54-43 |
| Dec. 3 | LAMAR | 7 p.m. | FSN South | -- |
| Dec. 6 | MIAMI (Fla.) | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN | -- |
| Dec. 7 | MISS. VALLEY ST. | 4 p.m. | FSN South | -- |
| Dec. 13 | INDIANA | 4 p.m. | CBS-27 | -- |
| Dec. 20 | d-vs. Appalachian St. | Noon | FSN South | -- |
| Dec. 22 | TENNESSEE ST. | 7 p.m. | WKYT-27, FSN South | -- |
| Dec. 27 | FLA. ATLANTIC | 3 p.m. | FSN South | -- |
| Dec. 29 | C. MICHIGAN | 7 p.m. | FSN South | -- |
| Jan. 4 | at Louisville | 1:30 or 4:30 p.m. | CBS-27 | -- |
| Jan. 10 | VANDERBILT | 2 p.m. | Raycom | -- |
| Jan. 13 | at Tennessee | 9 p.m. | ESPN | -- |
| Jan. 18 | at Georgia | Noon | Raycom | -- |
| Jan. 21 | AUBURN | 9 p.m. | Raycom | -- |
| Jan. 24 | at Alabama | 3 p.m. | Raycom | -- |
| Jan. 27 | at Mississippi | 7 p.m. | ESPN | -- |
| Jan. 31 | S. CAROLINA | 3 p.m. | Raycom | -- |
| Feb. 3 | MISSISSIPPI ST. | 7 p.m. | Raycom | -- |
| Feb. 10 | FLORIDA | 9 p.m. | ESPN | -- |
| Feb. 14 | at Arkansas | 1 p.m. | CBS-27 | -- |
| Feb. 17 | at Vanderbilt | 9 p.m. | ESPN | -- |
| Feb. 21 | TENNESSEE | 1 p.m. | CBS-27 | -- |
| Feb. 25 | at S. Carolina | 7 p.m. | Raycom | -- |
| Feb. 28 | LOUISIANA ST. | 4 p.m. | CBS-27 | -- |
| Mar. 4 | GEORGIA | 8 p.m. | Raycom | -- |
| Mar. 7 | at Florida | 2 p.m. | CBS-27 | -- |
| Mar. 12-15 | e-SEC Tournament | TBA | CBS-27, Raycom | -- |
HOME games capitalized;
a-exhibition; b-Findlay Toyota Las Vegas Invitational (Rupp Arena); c-Findlay Toyota Las Vegas Invitational (Orleans Arena, Las Vegas); d-at Freedom Hall, Louisville; e-St. Pete Times Forum (Tampa, Fla.)
Jerry Tipton's notebook
Bad situation for Coach Good
stress level already high in loyola marymount program
Jerry Tipton
Coaching nomad Max Good, whose whistle-tooting wanderings include a stop at Eastern Kentucky University, became the acting coach at Loyola Marymount last weekend.Recruiting
Coveted women's recruit picks St. John's over UK
By Jennifer Smith
The Kentucky women's basketball team's most coveted recruit decided to stay closer to home and signed with St. John's, a Web site reported Wednesday.- UK signs three recruits; Gillispie calls Orton 'unbelievable prospect'
- UK women sign four; top prospect Smith delays decision
- Shenneika Smith tops Cats' wish list
- Jai Lucas: 'Every school is attractive'
- UK recruit Mossakowski faces surgery on throwing shoulder
- UK recruit Orton sidelined by knee surgery
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