Tuesday, March 31, 2009

FLASH: CALIPARI TO THE CATS

John Calipari will become the new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team. According to WKYT in Lexington, UK will hold a news conference regarding Calipari tomorrow. More soon.

UPDATE at 9:35pm ET: Calipari and UK will hold the presser at 9:30am. According to The Cats' Pause, Calipari's contract is worth $31.65 million for six years ($3.96 million per year). In addition, the Cats will pay a $200,000 buyout to the Memphis Tigers.

Friday, March 27, 2009

FLASH: BILLY GILLISPIE FIRED

Billy Gillispie has just been fired by UK...news conference just been held. Billy G will have his own presser at 11am tomorrow morning. Dave baker is reporting that Billy Donovan is NOT interested in the UK job. More soon.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

UK's season ends: Open Thread




My beloved Kentucky Wildcats ended their season at Notre Dame tonight in the quarterfinals of the NIT. Notre Dame defeated the Cats 77-67. At one time, the Cats were down by 17 but clawed back to within six thanks mainly to the efforts of Jodie Meeks, who had 21 tonight. But the Fighting Irish lived up to its nickname and fought back.

Like sands through an hourglass, the Billy Gillispie soap opera begins in earnest. I hope Mitch Barnhart and Lee Todd make the best possible decision for the program's future. Post your thoughts on whether or not Billy G will stay or go. Keep it civil and clean.

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST

PRAY for my mom....she is currently in the hospital due to breathing problems. I will post updates as soon as I can.

UPDATE at 1:41pm ET: Just found out that Mom has pneumonia. I am not sure how long she will be in the hospital. Thanks for your prayers.

UPDATE on Sunday at 3:28pm: Mom is going to be discharged from the hospital tomorrow. The doctors have told her that her lungs are "100% better". Praise God! Thanks to all of you for your prayers.