Posted: May 15, 2012 – 10:29 am
I’m going to get around to the Big LEast, but first a mention of the Premier League, England’s equivalent of the NFL. Futbol, not football.
The season ended Sunday in a stunning fashion. (Yeah, I know, you could give a shit. But I’m going to briefly mention it anyway, so incredible was the conclusion.)
Manchester United is the New York Yankees of EPL. They win most all of the time. Their crosstown rival is Manchester City. Which hadn’t won a title since the reign of Henry VIII. Until Mother’s Day.
I’m not going to explain the whole ranking system over there. One, because I’m not that familiar with it. Two, because, as mentioned above, you could give a shit. I will say you get points for wins and points for ties and goal differential matters.
All Man City needed was a W on Sunday to clinch it’s first title since beheadings were all the rage. At home, they were playing Queens Park Rangers, a squad on the verge of relegation. (Okay, a quick primer. In the EPL, the bottom 3 teamsin the final standings go to the minors for next season, while the top 3 from there move up to the Bigs. A pretty nifty set up if you ask me.) Read More »
Posted: May 7, 2012 – 5:43 pm
Okay, I survived 11 days in New Orleans, including way too much talk about Bountrygate on the sports pages.
And you, if you’re reading this, survived Derby and have enough faculties left to remember how to surf over here to Score.
So, like, you know, what’s been happenin?
Well, Luke Hancock proved himself worthy of his designation as U of L team co-captain. He hurt his shoulder and required surgery, but won’t miss a beat come the start of practice in the autumn. Or, so sayeth The Rick.
The ever inept John Marinatto is out as Big East commish. Imagine our surprise? If given the opportunity, U of L’s exit from the Big East will happen with such speed it will make Art Modell’s getaway from Cleveland look like travel by wagon train.
Another run o’ the pasture horse with the speed and stamina to survive the Derby cavalry charge won the “classic.” Of course, as happens all too often lately, the thoroughbred has a name worthy of show money in a $3000 claiming race on Tuesday at Turfway. Read More »
By c d kaplan
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Tags: Announcing, Big East, Calipari, College Pigskin, Golf, Hoops, Horse Racing, NASCAR, NFL, Personalities, Pitino, TV
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Posted: April 26, 2012 – 6:44 pm
I
‘m in New Orleans for JazzFest.
Today I’ve heard people down here talk about Trombone Shorty, but nary a mention of Oliver Luck.
Which is to say that sports talk here will be sparse for the next 10 days.
But, if you want to hear about all matters New Orleans and JazzFest, come on board and go here.
Which is not to say that I won’t weigh in at this venue, should something major happen. Like Rick Pitino and John Calipari getting into a fist fight in the Turf Club on Oaks Day. Or Bobby Petrino being named Head Coach of the Cats.
– Seedy K
Posted: April 24, 2012 – 12:48 pm
A little of this and a little of that:
I don’t care that Terrence Jones had a flotilla of media types following along. I thought it kinda neat that he kept his promise and brought flowers to the U of L cheerleader he pummeled while chasing a loose ball in the NCAA semis.
Maybe it was Jones’ idea. Maybe his agent, or even Coach Cal, put him up to it.
I could care less.
It makes me smile. Read More »
Posted: April 22, 2012 – 1:50 pm
Yes, my loyal readers, I’m still around. Just kind of hit the wall after the Final Four.
Misplaced my muse.
Had an early season slump, to use baseball lingo. (Though nothing like the BoSox sputtering start. Beantowners aren’t jumping off Fanueil Hall’s tower . . . yet . . . reports my on the scene Red Sox source. A couple more Ls like last night’s meltdown against the Yanks and they’ll be lined up around the block for the chance to swan dive into the Big Dig.)
Anyway, here I be. At least for today. Starting next week, you can find me here at my own website, where I’ll be blogging daily starting Thursday on all matters New Orleans and JazzFest.
Until then, here’s what I’m thinking: Read More »
By c d kaplan
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Tags: Baseball, College Pigskin, Fandom, Hockey, Hoops, Horse Racing, NCAA Tournament, NFL, NHL, Pitino, Soccer, UK
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Posted: April 15, 2012 – 9:24 pm
So I just got an email from a loyal reader and b-ball fanatic, asking about the implosions on the Belknap Campus.
Earlier this week we find out that U of L’s singular recruit, Terry Rozier isn’t eligible yet.
Now Little Ricky is apparently off to Florida International, and rumored to be taking Florida native Mark Lieberman with him.
And Elisha Justice is said to be returning to his roots to finish his career at UPike.
Stay tuned, we’ll be right back after a word from our sponsor. Read More »
Posted: April 11, 2012 – 9:02 am
You know how as December rolls around annually, Sports Illustrated always chooses a Sportsperson of the Year?
The person selected is supposed to not only have excelled in his/ her athletic endeavors, but to represent the finest in human traits to which we all are supposed to aspire.
Well, sports fans, there’s a clear leader in the clubhouse. If justice is served, some golfer or baller or tennis ace or scatback is going to have to have won a title and to have saved a lot of lives after a boat accident or started a charity that finds a cure for cancer or some equivalent to beat Arkansas AD Jeff Long.
Yesterday, this bespectacled fellow set new standards for his profession. His firing of Bobby Petrino is akin to Bob Beamon’s long jump at the ’68 Olympics. Read More »
Posted: April 6, 2012 – 4:36 pm
For the first time in years, I tuned into Opening Day yesterday.
My Detroit Tigers were hosting the BoSox, and it was on the tube.
Saw Justin Verlander hurl the last six outs of his 2 hit, 8 shutout innings. He was as masterful as last season when he clearly established himself as the best pitcher in baseball.
Boston’s Jon Lester was almost — but not quite — as good. He gave up a single run in the 7th, and only 6 hits in seven innings.
Detroit closer Jose Valverde notched 49 saves in 49 save attempts last season. Yesterday he blew his first opportunity this season on Opening Day. But got the W, when the Tigers saved his butt in the bottom of the 9th.
But here’s when I knew I was out of baseball shape. Read More »
Posted: April 6, 2012 – 8:58 am
Remember back when the powers that be shamelessly blamed all the ills of the disastrous Steve Kragthorpe era on his predecessor Bobby Petrino?
Well, it was all a bunch of hoo hah. Kragthorpe couldn’t head coach his way out of a crowded elevator. It wasn’t Bobby’s fault.
But this mess he’s in now down in Fayetteville surely is.
I trust you’ve read about the motorcycle wreck Petrino was in over the weekend. The story went viral last night when the released police report indicated there was a comely, blonde 25 year old assistant named Jessica Dorrell with her hands strapped cross Coach Petrino’s engines when the bike went down on a country road. Read More »
Posted: April 5, 2012 – 9:22 am
It’s a rhetorical question, that title that has lured you into my lair.
But a legitimate one nonetheless.
Among the happenings this fine week:
Final Four Weekend. Now there are those college hoops fans who believe the start of practice in October is bigger. For others it’s that national signing day when we see John Calipari reveal his stack of blue chips is bigger, or Championship Week when we revel in Arch Madness. Some think Selection Sunday is bigger, or that the tournament’s opening weekend glut is bigger, yet, frankly . . . sigh . . . we love ‘em all, right?
But, you gotta admit, when it’s down to four, it’s pretty darn exciting. Especially when some teams from around your neck o’ the woods are still standing. Like this year, or likely next, when, hey, how about a FF with UK, U of L and IU? Hot ‘Lanta. Free concert by the Allman Brothers Band. Book it, Dano.
Anyway, UK won its 8th title this week. Not a bad kickoff to this seven days. Read More »
By c d kaplan
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Tags: Baseball, Calipari, College Pigskin, Golf, Hockey, Hoops, NCAA Tournament, NHL, Recruiting, Soccer, TV
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I’m going to get around to the Big LEast, but first a mention of the Premier League, England’s equivalent of the NFL. Futbol, not football.
