John Clay on UK
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Football
Brooks: Cobb 'doubtful' for bowl game
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)
- this link to an Orlando Sentinel blog that contends SEC football in 2008 stinks like an Alabama pig farm.
- In the Huntsville Times, Gentry Estes writes that Alabama’s defense carries a long to-do list into Saturday’s SEC title game with Florida.
- Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun points out the size difference between Alabama’s Terrence Cody and Florida’s Jeff Demps. There’s even a chart.
- In the AJC, via AP, comes the report on Georgia’s 67-63 loss to Western Kentucky in men’s hoops.
- Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean writes that the new Tennessee coach’s record doesn’t quite tell it all.
- Knoxville News-Sentinel columnist John Adams admits it’s not easy catching the SEC elite. Remember when Tennessee was in the SEC elite?
- David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger writes about tonight’s matchup of old pals when Bob Huggins and West Virginia visit Andy Kennedy and Ole Miss.
- Also in the Tennessean, Maurice Patton writes that depth has returned to Vandy basketball. The Commodores defeated VCU 71-66 last weekend to win a Mexico tournament.
- In The State, Joe Person reports that Steve Spurrier has hired Woody McCorvey for his South Carolina staff. McCorvey was offensive coordinator on the now-departed Sylvester Croom’s staff at Mississippi State.
- In The Advocate, Joseph Schiefelbein writes that while everyone else is talking about staff changes at LSU, Les Miles is not joining in on the discussion.
Football:
» Game story archive: Look up any UK game story written by the Herald-Leader, dating back to 1983.
» 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:
Kentucky 103, Lamar 61
Jodie Meeks put up a shot in traffic, finishing with 19 points as Kentucky defeated Lamar 103-61 on Wednesday night at Rupp Arena. (Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff)
Complete coverage
» Box score
» Game story
» Slideshow: Post-game gallery of photos
» John Clay: Beautiful win is giant step forward
» Comments: Share on our discussion board
» Video: Billy Gillispie's post-game press conference
» Audio: Patrick Patterson discusses Harris' injury, his career high
» Audio: Jodie Meeks discusses UK overcoming adversity
» John Clay's blog: Keep up-to-date from the Sidelines
» UK-Lamar pocket guide: Clip and save
» Printable schedule
» Printable roster
» Special section: 2008-09 season preview
» Game archives: See game stories dating from '83-'84 season to present
Men's Basketball
UK blasts Lamar 103-61; Harris, Porter injured
By Jerry Tipton
A scary injury to wing Ramon Harris took the fizz out of what could have been a festive Kentucky victory Wednesday night.BASKETBALL: Miami at Kentucky
When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
Radio: WBUL-FM 98.1; WLAP-AM 630.
TV: ESPN
When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
Radio: WBUL-FM 98.1; WLAP-AM 630.
TV: ESPN
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 | W, 103-61 |
| 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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