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A more appropriate title would be Kentucky and the Three Hopefuls

A more appropriate title would be Kentucky and the Three Hopefuls

Walter Cornett March 30, 2012 0

Technically, it is called the Final Four, but a more appropriate title would be Kentucky and the Three Hopefuls. There is simply no doubting the overriding storyline heading into college basketball’s culminating weekend. Beating

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Kentucky target Nerlens Noel predicts a Kentucky vs. Ohio State title matchup

Kentucky target Nerlens Noel predicts a Kentucky vs. Ohio State title matchup

Walter Cornett March 29, 2012 0

From Nerlens’ diary at SlamOnline.com:  “I’ve been watching a lot of the NCAA Tournament—pretty much every game. I was very impressed with CJ McCollum, he lit it up against Duke and I really like

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This year’s Final Four seems more like Best in Show at the Westminster

This year’s Final Four seems more like Best in Show at the Westminster

Walter Cornett March 29, 2012 0

This year’s Final Four seems more like Best in Show at the Westminster. Such pedigree: Kentucky, Kansas, Ohio State and Louisville — four of the very top dogs in the history of the sport.

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This is a big-boy Final Four

This is a big-boy Final Four

Walter Cornett March 26, 2012 0

This is a big-boy Final Four.  No Virginia Commonwealth. No Butler. No George Mason. No small school with a “Hoosiers” story.  No wide-eyed head coach unfamiliar with the pressure, exposure and expectations that accompany

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Ohio State still smarting from getting thumped by Kentucky last year

Ohio State still smarting from getting thumped by Kentucky last year

Walter Cornett March 15, 2012 0

Ohio State has four sophomore starters and one bad NCAA tournament memory.  The Buckeyes were knocked out of last year’s tournament in the regional semifinals on a jumper by Kentucky’s Brandon Knight with 5

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President Barack Obama unveils 2012 NCAA tournament Final Four picks

President Barack Obama unveils 2012 NCAA tournament Final Four picks

Walter Cornett March 13, 2012 0

President Barack Obama has Kentucky, Ohio State, Missouri and North Carolina in the Final Four of his NCAA mens basketball bracket, which will be unveiled in its entirety Wednesday on ESPN.Obama filled out a

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Anthony Davis could go down as one of the best freshmen in NCAA history

Anthony Davis could go down as one of the best freshmen in NCAA history

Walter Cornett February 8, 2012 0

During the broadcast of Tuesday night’s Florida-Kentucky game, which the no. 1 Wildcatswon handily, Dick Vitale told a story about Ohio State sophomore Jared Sullinger. Both Vitale and Sullinger were at the Wayman Tisdale Freshman

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Jared Sullinger still feeling the effects of the beatdown Josh Harrellson gave him

Jared Sullinger still feeling the effects of the beatdown Josh Harrellson gave him

Walter Cornett December 2, 2011 0

Josh Harrellson has had a profound effect on Jared Sullinger.  First Sullinger, following a devastating loss to our beloved Cats in the NCAA Tournament last year, went on a diet and lost a ton

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Kentucky tops Pomeroy ratings, but not Sagarin or RPI

Kentucky tops Pomeroy ratings, but not Sagarin or RPI

Walter Cornett November 28, 2011 0

The three primary computer power polls in college basketball have spoken in the aftermath of all the weekend games — and they speak in different languages.  You can find Kentucky ranked Number One (Pomeroy)

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Some sports headlines Kentucky fans might be interested in

Some sports headlines Kentucky fans might be interested in

Walter Cornett November 22, 2011 0

College basketball has been busy.  Having trouble keeping up?  Here’s some news relevant to Kentucky fans to get you caught up:   Tinsley hits to save Vandy from Ore. St. upset Miss. St. wins after joining rankings Sullinger’s

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