Memphis entered the game on a 64-game winning streak in conference play and it was snapped tonight by the upstart Texas El-Paso Miners. UTEP won at FedEx Forum 72-67.
Memphis' was going for the all-time record for consecutive conference wins held by Kentucky at 64 in a row. For now, they will have to settle for a tie of the record as Josh Pastner's crew falls.
Jan 20, 2010 10:10pm
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Wed, Jan 20, 2010 10:20 PMJan 20, 2010 10:20 PM
Hopefully this isn't an omen for things to come (Kentucky's fortune).
Jan 20, 2010 10:20pm
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Wed, Jan 20, 2010 10:22 PMJan 20, 2010 10:22 PM
I'm glad the Wildcats are back where they belong -- there is no denying that it's good for the game; it just is; and, as Az knows, I've always had an admiration for Big Blue -- but I certainly don't want a UK title.
There are good, even great UK fans like Az, but I know some that are unbearable, especially over the last few months.
Jan 20, 2010 10:22pm
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Wed, Jan 20, 2010 10:28 PMJan 20, 2010 10:28 PM
Funny you say that. John Calipari has won 64 consecutive conference games as well, which would be the all-time record for any single coach. He has also won 12 consecutive games in conference tournament play, and has had three straight 19-0 seasons in C-USA (an amazing feat IMO).
He will look to extend that streak Saturday when UK hosts John Pelphrey and Arkansas.
Jan 20, 2010 10:28pm
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Wed, Jan 20, 2010 10:31 PMJan 20, 2010 10:31 PM
Definitely impressive. Despite all controversy, he can coach. There is no doubt about that.