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Mulva
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Jan 7, 2012 10:44pm
Andre Drummond is too raw offensively for UConn to be a real threat in my opinion.
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Azubuike24
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Jan 7, 2012 10:46pm
Today, at halftime of the UK/USC game, a Kentucky Freshman (student from the crowd) hit a half-court shot for $10,000 in a contest sponsored by Kroger. He was initially awarded the money, but Kroger is now "reviewing the shot" to verify if he stepped over the line and thus, nullifying the prize to be paid out. Judge for yourself...

http://deadspin.com/5874001/university-of-kentucky-freshman-hits-10000-half+court-shotbut-will-the-contest-sponsor-pay-up/
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sportswizuhrd
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Jan 7, 2012 11:04pm
Mulva;1042687 wrote:Andre Drummond is too raw offensively for UConn to be a real threat in my opinion.
Some of the "experts" are saying he plays too many times like basketball is his hobby. Hopefully Calhoun can get his ass in gear.
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Jan 7, 2012 11:34pm
Azubuike24;1042691 wrote:Today, at halftime of the UK/USC game, a Kentucky Freshman (student from the crowd) hit a half-court shot for $10,000 in a contest sponsored by Kroger. He was initially awarded the money, but Kroger is now "reviewing the shot" to verify if he stepped over the line and thus, nullifying the prize to be paid out. Judge for yourself...

http://deadspin.com/5874001/university-of-kentucky-freshman-hits-10000-half+court-shotbut-will-the-contest-sponsor-pay-up/
Mark it a zero, dude. If the rules were behind the line then it's kind of shitty, but he should have watched his footwork.
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Jan 7, 2012 11:52pm
They'll pay it. How big of a bitch will Kroger look like if they don't? It's not like he actually has a "line" to go by the logo is where he's shooting from, not a line. That's a shifts worth from lane #4...pay the man.
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Jan 8, 2012 1:45am
If Kroger reneges, then shame on them. Though, technically, dude is over by a few inches. That is some BS though, he nailed it, and I always see guys "just" over on half court shots.
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Jan 8, 2012 8:21pm
ytownfootball;1042794 wrote:They'll pay it. How big of a bitch will Kroger look like if they don't? It's not like he actually has a "line" to go by the logo is where he's shooting from, not a line. That's a shifts worth from lane #4...pay the man.
The line is still there. There are parts that are not painted to outline where the line is.
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Jan 8, 2012 8:25pm
Azubuike24;1042691 wrote:Today, at halftime of the UK/USC game, a Kentucky Freshman (student from the crowd) hit a half-court shot for $10,000 in a contest sponsored by Kroger. He was initially awarded the money, but Kroger is now "reviewing the shot" to verify if he stepped over the line and thus, nullifying the prize to be paid out. Judge for yourself...

http://deadspin.com/5874001/university-of-kentucky-freshman-hits-10000-half+court-shotbut-will-the-contest-sponsor-pay-up/
Mulva;1042785 wrote:Mark it a zero, dude. If the rules were behind the line then it's kind of shitty, but he should have watched his footwork.
ytownfootball;1042794 wrote:They'll pay it. How big of a bitch will Kroger look like if they don't? It's not like he actually has a "line" to go by the logo is where he's shooting from, not a line. That's a shifts worth from lane #4...pay the man.
Laley23;1042820 wrote:If Kroger reneges, then shame on them. Though, technically, dude is over by a few inches. That is some BS though, he nailed it, and I always see guys "just" over on half court shots.
wildcats20;1044160 wrote:The line is still there. There are parts that are not painted to outline where the line is.
They updated the article 4 hours before it was posted on here that Kroger agreed to pay.
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Azubuike24
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Jan 8, 2012 10:29pm
Yeah, there wasn't any debate.
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Azubuike24
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Jan 9, 2012 5:59pm
Some recruiting news.

Shabazz Muhammad (Rivals #1) and Anthony Bennett (Rivals #7) may both end up at Kentucky according to Matt Jones. Both are currently uncommitted. Rivals #9 Devonta Pollard has UK in his remaining visits. Rivals #36 Amile Jefferson is also very high on UK, and likely would be there if it was confirmed he has an offer. With only 2 rides likely, and 3 of the top 10 players still on UK's radar, he may have to commit or wait.

Either way, if the Cats get Shabazz and either Bennett or Pollard, to go along with Poythress and Goodwin, it likely gives them 4 of the final top 15 in the country (Poythress may end up in the top 5 when all is done). Add in Willie Cauley and Ryan Harrow, is it possible Calipari could top his class AGAIN?

We'll see.
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Jan 9, 2012 6:38pm
That's not really recruiting news lol that's just more speculation on their recruiting. We all know shabazz MIGHT go to UK lol
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Jan 9, 2012 7:50pm
There were articles saying as such. Didn't link them though. Nothing with Shabazz has been concrete as of yet, so if someone is willing to say something or even "guarantee" something, I guess it might be.

You're right though :)
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Jan 9, 2012 11:13pm
And Cincy wins again.

Comes back and beats Georgetown on the road. Great win for Cincy.
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Jan 9, 2012 11:30pm
Azubuike24;1045403 wrote:Some recruiting news.

Shabazz Muhammad (Rivals #1) and Anthony Bennett (Rivals #7) may both end up at Kentucky according to Matt Jones. Both are currently uncommitted. Rivals #9 Devonta Pollard has UK in his remaining visits. Rivals #36 Amile Jefferson is also very high on UK, and likely would be there if it was confirmed he has an offer. With only 2 rides likely, and 3 of the top 10 players still on UK's radar, he may have to commit or wait.

Either way, if the Cats get Shabazz and either Bennett or Pollard, to go along with Poythress and Goodwin, it likely gives them 4 of the final top 15 in the country (Poythress may end up in the top 5 when all is done). Add in Willie Cauley and Ryan Harrow, is it possible Calipari could top his class AGAIN?

We'll see.
Are they giving out national title trophies for the top class yet?
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Jan 10, 2012 9:09am
They will this year.
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Jan 10, 2012 1:39pm
wildcats20;1046236 wrote:And Cincy wins again.

Comes back and beats Georgetown on the road. Great win for Cincy.
It's kind of amazing the effect that brawl had on both Cincy and Xavier. They both seem completely different now. Cincy went from underachieving WTFs to playing like a very good team. Xavier completely crumbled and went from a very good team to pure chumps.
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Jan 10, 2012 2:33pm
Heretic;1047023 wrote:It's kind of amazing the effect that brawl had on both Cincy and Xavier. They both seem completely different now. Cincy went from underachieving WTFs to playing like a very good team. Xavier completely crumbled and went from a very good team to pure chumps.
UC changed their personnel grouping to run a four guard offense. The stuff they were trying to do in the first few games of the system did not match the talent they have.

That being said, this team lives and dies by hitting their shots. If they have an off not shooting, they are in trouble (see their game against St. John's last Saturday).
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Jan 10, 2012 8:08pm
Providence up 43-25 over Louisville...2nd half. Cardinals...wow.
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Jan 10, 2012 8:21pm
georgia is awful...this game sucks
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Jan 10, 2012 8:30pm
Siva just fouled out with 11 minutes left.

Doris is absolutely correct. It's a foul he took because he was tired of being on the floor.
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Jan 10, 2012 8:32pm
Peyton Siva is pretty awful...
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wildcats20
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Jan 10, 2012 8:37pm
What is wrong with coach's hair?
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Jan 10, 2012 9:25pm
Is that Lousville v Providence score correct?
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wildcats20
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Jan 10, 2012 9:27pm
Yes. Very much so.
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Jan 10, 2012 9:28pm
Yeah. It was almost worse to watch than the score.