Prediction? Pain...

So the Cats don't lose at home, right? It's scientific fact. Unfortunately, I have a bad feeling about this game. I'm not predicting pain for Florida and the mop on Chandler Parsons's head, but rather I am predicting pain for Cats fans. I don't have any stats or what have you to prove this, but I know Florida isn't thinking 'why bother making the trip, they don't lose at home'. Cal's Cats have have lacked mental toughness all season long and while I don't think his boys also think it's automatic, I do think they have that feeling in the back on their minds. I have thought all season long this team will figure out it's issues and nearly every time, I have been proven wrong. Every game that I thought would be automatic has had me wanting to shot put animals into walls. So I'm not given a strong vote of confidence that the Cats walk away with the W. However, if they do lose, I think it could FINALLY be the wake up call this team needs to play to their potential. I HAAAATE losing to Florida. Don't let us down boys.

KB's Brown Bear Awards (Ben Foster Approved)

In an effort to diversify bottle services portfolio and in spirit of the Oscars being this weekend, Ive put together my own list of awards. Now these aren't just for 2010. There of all time, or more accurately my time on this earth. So with the anticipation level of who will replace Simon on that show I don't watch, here we go.

Best Hot Tube Scene- Out Cold and Zach Galifianakis.
This happened before "The Hangover" and when everybody knew who Galifianakis was. In short, he gets his fun stuff stuck in a jet.

Best Sports Movie- Rudy
I mean when Rudy finally gets on the field and his parents are there....
(close 2nd Major League) the original not that other crap

Best member of the A-Team- Face
He is unpredictable, gets the ladies, has the best one liners, and kinda becomes the leader in the end

Best Rapper Side Kick- P. Diddy "Get Him to the Greek"
Average movie overall, but P Diddy rocks the shit and mind fucks you!

Best Will Ferrell movie- Old School
I dont feel like this choice has to be explained

Best Sports Cameo in a Movie- Lance Armstrong "Dodgeball"
Just hysterical. I would rather get a colonoscopy than watch the Tour, but when Lance poked fun at himself here, he immediately got my respect. (hahaha)

Worst Movie ever that I Love- Half Baked/Land of the Lost
The Guy on the couch agrees with me

Best Boston Crime movie- The Departed
I do a pretty wicked awesome Boston accent. But I cant do it now, i have to go park the car and pick up some beers you bunch of queers.

Hottest Hottie- Blake Lively
I'm sure she has been in movies but she should be in more. Yikes!!

Best Movie High School Football Coach- Bud Kilmer "Varsity Blues"
"Secrete Formations"

The Movie that when its on TV I cant turn it off- Armageddon

Best Vince Vaughn Rant- Nicholas Cage "The Rock"
"You broke out, let me see if I can get this straight, down the incinerator chute, on the mine car, through the tunnels to the power plant, under the steam engine - that was really cool by the way - and into the cistern through the intake pipe. But how, in the name of Zeus' BUTTHOLE!... did you get out of your cell? I only ask because in our current situation, well, it could prove to be useful information. *Maybe*!"


Best Patriotic Walkout- Animal House
I'm not ganna sit here and listen to you bad mouth the United States of America! Gentlemen!!

How old were you when you realized that Emilio Esteves got a DUI in the very beginning of Mighty Ducks Award- 15

Most Awkward buddy comedy- I Love You, Man
I don't want to talk about it

Character most like me award- Adam Sandler in "Big Daddy"
I just haven't got my foot ran over by a cab yet, Brady plays the part of the child

Movie that represents my life- A mix of Van Wilder and 300.
Yes, I'm just that awesome

Best Predator like Monster- Predator

Funniest Movie Title- "Winters Bone"

Best Drug Dealer- James Franco "Pineapple Express"
Sorry Dave

I hope this wasn't informative

The Cats, 'I was waaay off''

So earlier this week, I, Nostrakennedy, received my first pedicure. No, I didn't buy it myself, as it was a gift from my girlfriend. No, she didn't buy it for me because of any mold, fungi, or because the 'captain' of the toes would cut her leg in the middle of the night. Long story, but it and my mimosa were necessary. The rest of the day, I felt like I had stuck my feet in a tub of butter prior to putting on my socks and shoes. While it was not something I would ever buy for myself, I will say I was looking forward to it. I was a little nervous that I wouldn't like it or that it would hurt, but it felt like I stuck my feet into a warm tub of butter and had it licked off by a dozen kittens and the only thing that hurt was the condescending looks of 'not belonging' by unattractive/overweight female employees and for lack of a better term, gay dudes. Do you know what hurt more than that? Watchin' the Cats this season, and not just on the road. Every freakin' game...With all the annoying tendencies that this team has, what annoys me the most? It's hard to tell. Is it that if we had started this blog at the beginning of the season that I could post the exact same game recap for each loss? Is it that our defense is so weak and slow that we can be beat on any given night, by one player, as was the case again last night at the hands of the Piggly Wiggly logo (Clarke)? Is it that we play so well at home, and like a bunch of blind mice on the road? Is it that this team is making me question Calipari when I know he isn't responsible for stupid fouls and ugly turnovers in late game situations? Or maybe it is that we still haven't yet accepted that this isn't last year's team. Either way, last night was a wasted opportunity to tie Vanderbilt as the 2 seed in the east, giving them a much needed 1st round bye. Vanderbilt still has to play in Rupp obviously, as well as playing on the road in Gainesville. So it's not impossible for the Cats to still earn that first round bye. The Cats are too small and their bench is too shallow to think it's possible to win four in a row, even three in a row for that matter. UK is looking at a 5-6 seed as of now, but I don't think it's impossible to move up to a 3, or maybe even a 2 seed if they were to win out. Again, I am not expecting this to happen, but saying it's possible and Kentucky's name definitely earns the itself the benefit of the doubt from the selection committee. Realistically, we're looking at a 4 or 5 seed which isn't the worst possible situation, but doesn't make me feel real good for any kind of run. UK has enough talent to play with and beat all but the top 5-10 teams in the country so let's keep our fingers crossed. Michigan St, when again left for dead, made it to the Final Four as a 4 or 5 seed. That being said, Northern Iowa who beat the number 1 seed, Kansas, is still waiting for that thank you card from coach Izzo that allowed them to reach the Final Four again. I don't think that will be the case for the Cats, but that's why they play the game. And assuming we do exit stage left come mid March, I'll be willing to give Cal a pass on this season, giving all the turnover he had to work through, but my level of concern will have to be raised.

Overkill? I think not! Week 3

Randall Cobb
Wide Receiver/Return man/QB/Running back
Kentucky
Height 5'11
Weight 186

2009- 15 total TD, 447 yrd rec, 573 yrd rush,punt return

2010- 13 total TD, 1017 yrd rec, 424 yrd rush, punt return

Most of the college football world is not familiar with Randall Cobb. I think his stats speak for themselves. Especially when you consider he played in the SEC on one of the traditionally lesser programs. Putting up number like 15 TD a year playing Auburn, Florida, LSU every week is as impressive as the protest turnouts in Wisconsin. Also Its not like he was playing along side 10 other future pros. Now I'm not doing a week on Cobb because he went to my almamater. I'm doing it because he will be one of the immediate impact rookies next year.He is the most versatile player in the draft.Its more difficult for defenses to figure out what Cobb is going to do than it was for Carmelo Anthony to be traded. But because he played at Kentucky he will slip to the late 1st rnd. What this tells me is he will go to a playoff level team that just needs to fill a need. Just like Big Ben he will be put in an ideal situation with a winning franchise. I see him going 28th- Patriots, 29th- Bears or 30-Jets. Cobb has the skill set of Randell El or DeSean Jackson. I don't mean to over sell him but just look out for Randall Cobb.

James Urban = Kevin Kolb?

The Cincinnati Bengals have hired James Urban as there Wide Receivers coach. Normally this wouldn't be post worthy. But when I considered that Urban came from Philly where he was just promoted to Assistant Offensive Coordinator, I thought this may be the first sign of major change. It has been well documented that Carson Palmer has his house for sale in Cincinnati and is threatening retirement if not traded. Mean while Kevin Kolb has waited patiently for his shot with the Eagles and has been out seeded by Mike Vick. So when you put this all together one wonders why James Urban would take a demotion....also by all accounts Urban is more qualified to be the Bengals OC than newly hired Jay Gruden. Ill admit this is a little stretch. But something to keep an eye on. Who-Dey!

Cousins goes off glass to Wall

And then there was this...

On a very slow night in sports, Heeeeey, we beat UCONN last night!?...John Wall made a nice pass to Blake Griffin to score two points, and Stephen Curry died a little inside.

Kevin Borseth Rant

Top Ten Press Conference moment here, and it comes our way via the Michigan Women's Basketball coach!! Outstanding!

Calipari Courtside Interview

Classic Cal here. Sure he is a little rude to the sideline reporter but its funny when Cal does it. Unlike the last UK coach...

Overkill? I think not! Week 2

Mark Ingram
Running Back
Alabama
Height 5-10
Weight 215
2009- 1658 yrd, 17 TD, 6.1 ypc, HEISMAN , National Title
2010- 875 yrd, 13 TD, 5.5 ypc

Much like Lindsay Lohan entering a rehab center, Mark Ingram really needs no introduction. He is one of the best running backs in college football history. The 2009 season was his master piece (see above). Now his stats dropped off in his senior year because he missed two games with an injury. Ingram is a great combo of speed and power. When you add in his ability to receive out of the backfield(334yrds 3TD 2009)he is a cant miss prospect. But the most impressive stat Ingram can claim is he never fumbles(cough cough AP).I would compare Ingram to Emmitt Smith. Emmitt rushing stats for 3 years at Florida are far above Ingram's but Emmitt played in a different era. An era with out 2 pack systems, and spread offenses. But if you project Ingram's stats for 2010 for the 2 games he missed, there pretty close. I see Mark going as high as 17 to New England or 19 to the Giants. Ingram would more than fill the role Brandon Jacobs will leave. But the perfect fit for him is 22 Colts. Give Peyton a franchise back again and the Colts may jump back up to a Super Bowl champion. When you look back on this draft 5 years from now Mark Ingram will be the best player taken. Its an easy transition for running backs to the NFL. I'm already picking Ingram as my rookie sleeper for fantasy next year.

Sorry folks, the parks closed today..

Living at home has its perks, like having Direct TV that I wouldn't be able to afford all by my lonesome. This allows me to watch the NBA's all-time leader in eyebrow wax jobs, analyze crappy games that ESPN doesn't want (minus BYU v San Diego St, how did that game not get picked up again?). Wally Szczerbiak, Miami University's most respected athletic alumnus, apparently hasn't earned the respect of his new colleagues just yet. How can you reward and fire an A/V guy simultaneously?

Happy Valentines Day from Lil' Wayne and Eminem

Saturday Night Live - Weekend Update: Lil' Wayne and Eminem - Video - NBC.com

When we started this blog I wanted my posts to reflect my personality. I am pretty much obsessed with sports, so that's why everything has been sports related thus far. But I have other interest. So this will be my first attempt at a non-sports post. Yesterday I saw the new Adam Sandler film "Just Go With It". I know what your thinking, "oh this Kyle guy is so interesting. He likes sports and Adam Sandler movies. What a unique guy". Well, that's what I like so BACK OFF!(anyone catch that reference?) Now the movie was entertaining to say the least. If you think Adam Sandler is funny and Brooklyn Decker and Jenny Aniston are good looking then you will like this movie. When seeing a movie the best thing an audience member can do is realize what kind of movie you are about to watch. Sandler doesn't try to win Oscars. Now Sandler has a sports connection. Hes made several sports movies including, The Waterboy, Happy Gilmore and The Longest Yard. He is a giant Jets fan. Did that word choice confuse anyone? Hahaha. Also he puts my favorite sports talk host in his movies, Dan Patrick. DP is actually pretty funny in this latest appearance. Now I know a good amount of people that don't care for Sandler. This confuses me. He brings to the table everything you could want in a comedic movie star. First off he comes from Saturday Night Live. SNL is and always has been hit or miss from skit to skit, but it always finds and elevate stars. A quick list is Chevy Chase, Will Ferrell, John Belushi, Bill Murry and on and on. Sandler also has the "2 classic" movies I think every comedic actor has. This is a theory of mine. Adams are "Billy Madison" and "Happy Gilmore". Now "Big Daddy" is a borderline classic to me. This is where Sandler starts to do his male fans a big favor. He adds just enough heart and/or romance to his movies where you can sell you girlfriend to go see it. "Just Go with it" is no exception to this. To compare, most women don't care for Will Ferrell movies. Sure they like Anchorman but who doesn't. If your significant other likes "Semi-Pro" or "Land of the Lost" you have a keeper my friend!. So I think I have come to a conclusion. Sandler will be the first entry into the Kyle Brown comedy Hall of Fame. Ill come up with a better name later. Plus this post gave me an excuse to show a picture of Brooklyn Decker. YIKES!! Now theres something Ive always admired about Sandler. Hes a smart man. He put his friends in his movies. This way instead of being on a movie set, hes on a movie set with all his friends.I mean for what other reason is Dave Mathews there. I admire the loyalty he has. Also hes no dummy. Casting women like Brooklyn and Aniston is a veteran move. Hes graduated form his Drew Barrymore days.

Its okay to Scream.

OK everybody, and by everybody I mean BBN, and by BBN I mean Big Blue Nation, and by Big Blue Nation I mean Fans of Kentucky Men's Basketball, take a deep breath. I know seeing UK lose another road game to a quality opponent is as frustrating as seeing a bra-less beauty get killed in a horror movie. But I am here to quite the storm of concern and guide you to the promise land. By this time of the year you know what you have in a basketball team. UK cant win on the road. They just cant. So don't get so upset when it happens. A close lose on the road to a ranked opponent does not negatively affect the team. UK wont drop in the rankings, and this lose wont lower there seed in the looming NCAA tourney. It was however a big missed opportunity to improve. So this lose or other similar loses shouldn't concern you. Why? Because last time I checked there are no road games in the NCAA tourney and BBN travels better than anyone in the nation. So a "neutral" site game for Kentucky many times turns into a defacto home game. Also, with Neutral site wins over Washington and Notre Dame this team will be just fine. The thought that I am continually having is I'm really starting to get a sense on how special last years freshman were. Wall, Cousins and company aren't normal people. Jones, Knight and Lamb are. They are doing just fine for who they are. I am a bit concerned with the lack of improvement on the road but...like i stated before, it wont be that big of a factor. The good news is UK only has one more tough road game left, at Tennessee. UK will win there next 5 games. So let out a Scream, call a friend up, punch a pillow or have a drink. This isn't a Billy G lead team that will fall apart.

Friday's 'Late Night Filings'

Good evening/morning ladies an...who am I kidding? No ladies here. These are your late night filings. Do I care this much about progressing this blog that I would sacrifice my Friday night just to bring you today's headlines? Or has my social life hit such a low that I had nothing better to do aside from working on this blog and sitting around at work until close because I had nothing better to do?

You know how when you're having one of those just awful all around days? You're going about your regular routine and even the easiest task is making you want to put your head through a wall? Maybe you decide to take the long way home just because you finally have a minute to do so? And while driving, you hear the local sports talk radio guy give your beer pong tournament a shoutout and even a name drop and completely turn around your day? Well that's how my Wednesday went down. Mo Egger, former 'first pitch' celebrity, was talking about a summer caravan his show plans on taking. While talking to the producer, the producer asks about a beer pong tournament Mo is invited too. Mo kindly responded, and I'm paraphrasing, 'yeah, my friend Brady, or really a guy I met last year, throws a beer pong tournament that I went to. So we'll be going again.'. The producer responders with, 'You're friends with Tom Brady?'. So thanks for brightening up a bad day, Mo. Das Cup is only a few months away...

UK/VANDY PREVIEW

Saturday afternoon, the Cats head south to the Music City, to take on the Commodores of Vanderbilt. And like I would assume of the girl in this picture, beating Vandy at home is far from easy. Beating them at home, when having the road struggles this Kentucky team has had this season, is even harder. However, much like the apparent buther-face, maybe they're easier than we think. Why else would her face be cut out...? I'm not sure that this Vandy team is that good. To be honest, I haven't followed them much, but I do know there strengths are in the backcourt. This means Jorts has potential to have a big game again, while staying out of foul trouble. This will cause Vanderbilt to adjust, opening up opportunities for clear shots and easy penetration from the guards. Get Liggins and Knight/Miller on their guards and I think the boys in blue figure out their midseason road struggles. Or maybe I'm just biased.

Carson Palmer, how should I feel towards you? You haven't broke character in our 8 years together. I don't know anything about you. You might as well be my creepy neighbors, who we never see, so long that we thought the father had died. Monotone when you speak, always. Always with that same look on your face, 'the rest of these guys aren't as good as me, why bother trying?' or the occasional double arm, two finger point to the sky looking as surprised as the viewers at home that the previous play worked. That is really all I have to go by with you, even when you do always take the blame and say the right things, all of this while not making the smallest excuse. For all I know, you are a perfect gentleman. Or maybe you're Ben Roethlisberger. Either way, do you want us to care or have you became so apathetic yourself that you just don't have enough energy to care anymore either? Being with this franchise can certainly do that to a person and my first thought when hearing you wanted out was that I didn't blame you a bit. Regardless if it has been your injuries, your supporting cast, your coach, your owner, it doesn't make a difference now because this is where we are.

Even with hearing of you putting your house are on the market, which happens all the time and nothing happens like with Brady Quinn..., I really struggle to see either possibilities a likelihood. If you can break character long enough to make a really good poker face, you might get your wish. If it really does come down to you retiring as your only alternative to playing for the Whodey, I'd like nothing else other than to see you put that same disgruntled look on your face, on to Mike Brown's. More so than is currently, if that's possible. I just want to know, what was the final finger flick to the back of your head? Was it the firing or temporary containment of Bratkowski? Was it keeping Marvin? Was it keeping the Ocho? Did Mike Brown ask you to take a pay cut? Was it your hometown fans 'booing' you on a weekly basis? Or was it that your wife wants you to retire with having your third child? If that's the case, you have bigger problems to deal with anyways. Unfortunately though, I will probably never know the answer, because you're not that athlete. It'd be a lot more entertaining if you were though.

For the Bengals, it doesn't make a difference. Next year is not our year either way. Palmer, whether with all the pieces around him or not, is a shell of his former self. If we didn't have a new Off Coor, I would lean towards keeping Carson, mainly because I don't think Cam or Blaine are the answers, and a QB from free agency wouldn't get to speak with the coaching staff to learn the offense until July in case of a lockout . However, we do have a new Off Coor so if your worried about getting a new QB and not speaking with the coaches until summer and then not learning the offense quickly, Carson doesn't have the benefit of 'knowing' an offense over another QB like he would have if Bratkowski was still around anymore either. Hard telling if there is any truth to this, but Solomon Wilcox did report on his show that he expects the Bengals to offer their #4 1st round pick for Kevin Cobb and the Eagles 1st round pick. At that point the Bengals would trade CP9 to Seattle for their 1st round pick, leaving the Whodey with Kevin Kolb and two first round picks in the early twenties. I can't say I hate that...

They say history repeats itself. Let me take you back to a time I remember. A time when a Celtics/Lakers rivalry was at the peak of it's popularity. A Laker with 5 championships and on the downside of his all-time career, arguably crowned the best in the game, is making probably his last run to earn his 6th championship. The only thing standing in the way, THE EVENTUAL BEST OF ALL-TIME at the start his complete domination of the game as though he created it. I'm talking about Magic and MJ right? Nope. Now, I am far from a fan of 'The King', but the scenarios are rather similar and Lebron has been the 'eventual best ever' since he was 15. If James was on pace with Jordan, then he would have won his 1st title last year, but at the same time, the former #23 entered the NBA younger than did THE #23. Dwayne Wade has more miles on him than did Scottie, but not having to carry 11 guys on his back for 82 games should help keep Wade healthy enough for awhile. Again, I'm not pulling for it as my Lakers are heating up as fast as the weather (go outside, Saturday's supposed to be warm), but 'hey..., it could happen.'.

Speaking of the NBA, it's looking as though the Lakers will no longer be 'my Lakers' as it's sounding more and more like the former Cincinnati Royals, now Sacramento Kings, could become the Kentucky Kings after a hired attorney, for the city of Louisville, met with NBA commish David Stern. Of course, the attorney said it went very well, but let's hope he is right. The NBA would instantaneously become my favorite professional league. Following players can be work in regards to rooting interests, but when you don't have a dog in the fight, the taste just isn't as sweet. Take for example the Whodey and NFL. Fantasy football and the league is great on it's own, but is 10x better when the Bengals are competitive. I could no longer allow myself to be a bandwagon NBA fan if this happens. And let's assume that they are terrible for the next five years, which usually is the case, the Kings could be stockpiled with UK 'grads' with the amount of 'one n done' players that are going to be coming in and out of Lexington to become lottery picks. They would probably be about as good as the Celtics in the late 90's, but who cares for now? Maybe it could even take away that 'bizarro world' feel that Louisville has to it. I just hope the city and 'Louisville fan' doesn't ruin this for me with the 'this is Louisville's team, no UK fans allowed' talk. Oooh the number of fights that will occur at Freedom Hall, surprisingly not the Yum! Center. Can we please embrace this team together? Just don't let Mike Brown to buy the team. That's I got for now. Enjoy your Saturday.

The Bottle Attacks! with Drew Brees and Ray Lewis

Came Across this on Funny or Die. I could make a joke about Ray Lewis being in a video where people are "attacked" and put in a "murdered" like state on a website called Funny or "Die".com but that would be tasteless. PS Pepsi is good...

Overkill? I think not!

OK folks, the Super Bowl is over and for most people that means no more football. For me it signals the start of one of my favorite time of the year, NFL Draft Season!! Im as excited as Billy Madison on Nudey Magazine Day. Most hate the 24 hour coverage by Mel Kiper and Todd McShay (Ben Foreman doppelganger). I will admit to one thing, part of my enjoyment of the NFL Draft coverage is the ridiculous "draft terms" they constantly use. Terms like Value Pick,High Motor, Reach Pick, Upside, Luxury Pick, and my new favorite Eye discipline! I just cant get enough of the constant over analyzing. So this year you are in luck. Consider me your Draft expert. I will highlight one player each week until the Draft. So get ready we start RIGHT NOW! First up ....




QB- Blaine Gabbert Mizzou
Height 6'5
Weight 235
2009- 3,593yrd, 24TD, 9int, rating 140.45, rushing 204yrd, 3TD
2010- 3,186yrd, 16TD, 9TD, rating 127.03, rushing 232yrd, 5TD

Much like Jenn Sterger,Mr Gabbert def has the build NFL teams are looking for. He has also moved up almost every body's draft boards to a sure 1st round pick. Gabbert came on the scene in 2009. When teams adjusted to him the next year his stats did not drop off. Yes he through for less TD's but that's due to the improvement of Mizzou running attack. whats more important is that his Interceptions did not go up. His decision making improved when teams got film on him. He also showed the ability to run when needed with over 200yrds in 2 straight years. I compare Blaine to another Big 12 QB who wasn't a house hold name the day he was drafted, Josh Freeman. Freeman put up very similar stats at KSU(20TD, 8int, rating 136.48).The downside of Gabbert is he plays in a very shotgun happy system. It will def be an adjustment for him to go under center. But Gabbert has great mechanics and foot work. So unlike Tebow he will not have the adjustment period. I see Gabbert going as high as 8 to Tennessee. Other teams I see being interested 21 Seattle and 15 Miami. So we are off an running!

Mark Madsen's Speech At 2001 Lakers Championship Parade

The Packers had there Super Bowl celebration yesterday. I thought that was a great excuse to show my favorite celebration moment, Mark "Mad dog" Madsen. (fast forward to about 40sec) and for those who speak Spanish "bibliateca grande queso mucho pantaloons"!!

T is for Too many Tattoos

Tonight, the SEC's leader in tattoos (Deandre Liggins coming in a close second), carjacked their way up to Lexington Tuesday night to face our Cats in Rupp arena. While UK will not have a 'must win' game until the middle of March, tonight's game had a 'must win' feel as the Cats needed to bounce back from two straight road loses to keep pace with the 'jorts' wearing Florida Gators and to save Coach Cal from his first 3 game losing streak since probably his days with Keith Van Horn in Jersey. Did those teams even win three games in a row at some point in his tenure? I guess that's my job to answer, but let's be real. Who cares...? It was a big night, as it always is when step-brother comes to town, as Rupp welcomed back John Wall and Bruce Pearl to their first SEC game since last March. I don't know the full story, but apparently Bruce Pearl was suspended the first 8 games of SEC play for texting pictures of his genitalia to recruits and then lying about it. There isn't much at all to complain about after this game as the Cats pretty much dominated, even through their usual 5-10 minute dry spells which must be figured out if this team wants to make any kind of run in March. That, and Terrence Jones not being able to find the basket at point blank range like he made look so easy in the first half of the season, were really the only things that concerned me. Players will miss more shots than they make, but he has seemed to really struggle around the rim since the start of SEC play. Maybe teams have finally caught on to that 'pick n role' offense that he and Brandon Knight seem to like so much. However, this win is still encouraging, but things are never as great as they seem, nor are they as bad. Huge nights for both Harrleson and Liggins carried this team which needs to be seen on a regular basis. The Cats are small and far from deep so it is vital that these two play like they did more often. Eloy, while showing signs of improvement by just not tripping over the paint on the court, won't be able to give this team enough to help make a run that we as fans are hoping for. But seriously, he does seem to be getting it. Coach Cal's team defeated Tennessee 73-61 even after the Vols put together a few runs to cut the lead to single digits throughout the game, but it still wouldn't be enough. However, it would have been enough to squeak by Jodie Meeks' 54pts on this night. Granted, Tennessee was playing without a perfectly healthy Scotty Hopson who finished with 11pts, 3 boards, 2 assists, and 2 TOs, but we'll say it wouldn't have been enough, even though he showed moments of possibly taking over the game. Maybe he was just nervous playing in front of his favorite dancer, the 'Y', John Wall. Hopefully, Fresh Prince's ankle is feeling healthy enough to 'John Wall dance' his ass back to Knoxville. Enjoy this win for now as the Cats face their road demons again on Saturday against Vanderbilt in their three ring gymnasium and we will see if this team can finally get a much needed road win against a quality (ranked) opponent. That's all I got for now, GO CATS!

Smoke em' if ya got em'

Aaaaahhhh....one of the perks of late night tv. I just hope to see someone using one of these out in public.

Kevin Garnett ejected after dirty play against Channing Frye -- Boston ...

"Clown of the Week" video supplement, Lakers GM Mitch "cup-check" Kupchak is proud

TAKE OFF

Allow myself to introduce.......myself. To the seven people reading this blog, please excuse my tardiness to the party as I have been on strike until I had my photo posted and my initial 'B' listed in the title. One of two isn't all bad. Lets get started. Again, while I realize Bottle Service's viewers are few in number, I will be writing as though our site gets more hits a day than Pornhub. Due to an obnoxious 1,200 character restriction, my informative 'About me' section had to be cut short. For as self-involved as I am, one would think that I love talking about myself. One would be wrong, but I kind of started getting the hang of it. Here's your extended version, director's cut, uncut, unrated and overhyped 'About me'. First, contrary to seeing my 'chinstrap' in my profile picture, I am not from Louisville. That is what we call a playoff beard that I allow to flourish just a couple weeks a year leading up to an annual beer pong tourney that Mr. Kyle Brown and I host. I live in Florence Ya'll, KY. I am a 25 year old grad from UK with a BS in Kinesiology. I head coach high school xc and track, while also personal training and substitute teaching. Obviously I make no money and so I plan to attend Xavier for their graduate Sports Admin program as long as my younger, rebellious self doesn't hold me back. I may take the media route through the program so I hope to use this blog to help me improve thinking objectively and analytically, while still showcasing my charming sense of humor. Maybe writing down my thoughts will help with the occassional anger outburst, but not likely. I’ll be posting mainly on the Whodey, Cayuts, and Redlegs. Calling them by their actual mascot names just isn't as entertaining to me and it's all about looking out for #1. I will also hit on stories and issues surrounding today's sports landscape, if it's something I care about; no Boocat or Trojan stories here. Why talk about teams that won't be in the postseason anyways? You can also expect photos of young girls making their parents proud once my girlfriend checks out this 'distraction from real work' a time or two for support, before deciding she has no interest in Bengals personnel moves. That's all I have for now. More to come later. Enjoy.

Tosh.0 - Super Bowl: 45 - Prediction

Lets just hope the real Super Bowl goes this well. WHODEY!

Jay Gruden is your new Offensive Coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals. Honestly I have no idea if this is a good hire. I was more concerned with getting Bob Bratkowski out of town than who would replace him. Bratkowski was fired after 10 years of service.I think Bengal fans were getting ready to riot if a change was not made. I can only imagine the scene would of been similar to what is happening in Egypt. Jay has coached teams we know nothing about like the Orlando Predators and Virgina Destroyers. But he was there head coach and won 2 Arena Football League titles. Jay was also on Tampa Bay's staff when they won the Super Bowl.It seems he has paid his dues and is in line for a big coaching opportunity. I always would rather give a younger guy a shot than hire a retread. The most known fact about Jay is he has a brother named John. John is currently working one night a week. I am neither discouraged or encourage by this hire. Ultimately I wanted more change from the Bengals than just a new OC. I do however think Bratkowski was the biggest problem. So if you are just going to change one thing I'm glad it was this. The Bengals offense has been the most predictable in the league since 2005. Now I didn't say the worst. The Bengals were still putting up above average numbers for most of that time period. But in key situations I knew sitting on my couch what play was being called. So I'm pretty sure the defense did too. All that's left to say is, "Jay, lets see what ya got".

2011 University of Kentucky Football Signees

I needed a pick me up from Tuesday nights lose to Ole Miss and Joker Phillips delivered. The Cats are ranked by ESPN with the 26th best recruiting class in the nation! I'm not one to break high school football down but that has to be good. We shall ignore the fact that having the 26th best class in the nation is only good for 10th best in the SEC. But ill take what I can get.Here's the list of players joining BBN. GO CATS!



Marcus Caffey RB 5-11 177 Fr.-HS Atlanta, Ga. (Grady)
Josh Clemons RB 5-10 205 Fr.-HS Fayetteville, Ga. (Whitewater)
Theltus “Bookie” Cobbins QB 6-0 188 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La. (McDonogh 35)
Christian Coleman DE 6-3 279 Fr.-HS Milan, Tenn. (Milan)
Daryl Collins WR 5-11 203 Fr.-HS Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City)
Rashad Cunningham WR 6-4 200 Fr.-HS Mobile, Ala. (Davidson)
Nile Daniel WR 6-1 185 Fr.-HS Griffin, Ga. (Griffin)
Eric Dixon DB 5-11 175 Fr.-HS Mobile, Ala. (Vigor)
Alvin Dupree ATH 6-4 230 Fr.-HS Irwinton, Ga. (Wilkinson County)
James Elliott OL 6-3 305 Fr.-HS Pensacola, Fla. (Catholic)
Josh Forrest ATH 6-3 213 Fr.-HS Paducah, Ky. (Tilghman)
Glenn Faulkner DB 6-2 194 Fr.-HS East St. Louis, Ill. (East St. Louis)
Daylen Hall DB 5-10 180 Fr.-HS Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier)
Farrington Huguenin DL 6-4 238 Fr.-HS Columbia, S.C. (Dreher)
Jabari Johnson2 DL 6-1 269 Fr.-HS Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson)
Shaquille Love DL 6-4 281 Fr.-HS Harriman, Tenn. (Harriman)
Ashely Lowery DB 6-1 180 Fr.-HS Cleveland, Ga. (White County)
Darrian Miller OL 6-5 286 Fr.-HS Lexington, Ky. (Bryan Station)
Tim Patterson2 LB 6-4 225 Fr.-HS Louisville, Ky. (Central)
Demarius Rancifer LB 6-2 210 Fr.-HS Pensacola, Fla. (Catholic)
Demarco Robinson WR 5-10 160 Fr.-HS Ellenwood, Ga. (Martin Luther King)
Maxwell Smith2 QB 6-4 220 Fr.-HS Granada Hills, Calif. (Birmingham)
Marcoreyon “Bubba” Tandy ATH 5-11 181 Fr.-HS Hopkinsville, Ky. (Christian County)
Darrell “D.J.” Warren ATH 6-0 215 Fr.-HS Alcoa, Tenn. (Alcoa)
David Washington DL 6-3 285 Fr.-HS Locust Grove, GA (Lovejoy)
Zach West OL 6-4 275 Fr.-HS Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Christian Academy

Who would you go with?

This just in to the Bottle Service sports desk "The Super Bowl is Sunday"! OK so you already knew that.GOOD FOR YOU(in Christian Bale voice). As I start to get pumped up like Hans and Fraz for the biggest sporting event of the year, I start to think of many different things. What would it be like to be a Super Bowl champion? Do I have to suffer through another off season with the hated Steelers as champions? How many wings can I eat during the Super Bowl? Will the owners and players agree on a new CBA in time for next year? Do I dip my wings in ranch or blue cheese? Will I be stuck watching the Super Bowl with my dad, the Steelers fan? But most of all is, Which of my teams would I pick to win the championship next year? Well, for me I basically have 4 teams to choice from. Those teams are Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, U of Kentucky basketball, U of Kentucky football. I start by saying even though I love all my teams equally. But like the lone black guy in every horror movie, I immediately eliminate the Reds and UK basketball. Even though both my parents and I worked for the Reds and My dad has a NL Championship ring from when he was a Bat Boy I have seen a Reds World Series before (1990). Now my most beloved team is UK basketball. I cant explain the love affair between that team and the students and rest of the state. its kinda like how Ron Burgundy loves Baxter. If you went to UK like I did you know what I'm talking about. I also have seen them win before (1996 & 1998). So it comes down to my two football teams. even though I would openly say that I am a bigger Bengals fan than UK football, I would have to choose University of Kentucky Football to win next years BCS Championship. My reason being that this is the most unlikely of the 4 to actually win during my life. Believe it or not the Bengals have made it to 2 Super Bowls. The only thing holding the Bengals back is ownership. Mike Brown is 50 years older than I (give or take a year) and will surly die before me. So new ownership will come in my life time. There is no better sporting event than a SEC football game, Super Bowl included. To be able to live through an undefeated season and see the CATS play in a BCS setting is to good to pass. I also asked my fellow BS contributors this question. Jason chooses the "Washington Redskins, because they were my first love and when you get down to it DC is a football city" He also added that winning the Super Bowl is " as big as it gets in this country". Brady (who we are still waiting to make his long awaited debut on BS)says Cincinnati Bengals for "obvious reason". He also added "describing what it would be like to see the whodey win a Super Bowl can not be put into words". The Ty King, who is are elusive 4th contributor was unable to be reach for comment due to his involvement in SE Asia right now. My guess for T.K. would be the Thailand Tigers. He loves those fuckers. and my Mom says "Go Cats" even though I didn't ask for her input....Anyway we all picked football teams. I do think the time of year I asked this question has an effect on who we picked. Also this shows this nations obsession with football. Thats my take, I would love to see others inputs and thoughts. So think of this as the first test on the Bottle Service nation. We want in put!