I’m not sure where to start, but it looks like I finally have a little space to write my thoughts on some sports topics. It seems that every time I start to write a professional sports column, some wannabe, like a radio or television personality, is making some sort of cameo appearance and quite frankly, I’m tired of it.
That’s right guys you know who you are, stay out of my space and let me work.
Just kidding.
Larry Winterland and Quincy Alexander do a great job and we appreciate their contribution to the paper, but it’s time for the great one — no not John Calipari — Tim Branstetter to write a column.
Now with all that out of the way, I’m not sure where to start. Oh yeah, I wanted to comment on the Kentucky football team. To all of those doubters out there like, well we’ll just call him Larry Winterland, I have a few things to say.
First of all, if you used a word that sounds like ducks to describe the Wildcats before they beat Auburn, then shame on you. If you thought the Wildcats didn’t have a chance against Auburn, then shame on you. And last but not least, if you still think the Wildcats are horrible, then just move.
Okay on to basketball.
Big Blue Madness was awesome. I think if Calipari ran for Governor, he would win hands down. Coach Cal can fire up anybody. He could fire up Ben Stein, you know the “Dry Eyes” guy. He would be saying something in his slow draggy voice like, “For wet, upset after all the Billy G losses eyes, try Calipari. He will dry those eyes and restore greatness to the Bluegrass State.”
Now it’s time to talk about the John Wall situation and the man that is single handedly trying to bring down the University of Kentucky basketball program, Pat Forde.
That’s right I said it.
Let’s just say I don’t care much for Forde. In case you were wondering, it’s pronounced Ford - E, not like the popular American made vehicle that produced the greatest car in the world, my Mustang.
Anyway Forde wrote the story with the help of someone else, (umm can’t remember the name. I guess because they haven’t established themselves as a Kentucky hater, yet) about Wall and his former AAU coach. The story said that Wall could be ruled ineligible because his former coach was an agent for a while.
My question is why didn’t he mention one of Wall’s former teammates who played for the same coach at the same time, but chose to go to Duke? Why didn’t he mention that any player who played with Wall that year, could be ineligible? Is it because he didn’t think about that? Is it because he didn’t do his job? Is it because he hates Kentucky or is it because he knows that writing about the team with the most passionate fan base will get him a lot of attention?
Who knows?
I just get sick of hearing people say that he is just doing his job. If he was just doing his job then why didn’t he write about his good buddy Rick Pitino when he was in the news? Is it because he didn’t feel like doing his job at that time? Or is it because he co-wrote a book with Pitino?
Anyway, it appears that Wall might have to sit out three games. Which is hard for me to understand because we really don’t know anything yet. We don’t know how much money was spent on him and why his case is different than the freshman player at Duke.
I would like to finish by saying that I’m looking forward to my son Dawson’s first basketball game. He made the sixth grade team at East Bernstadt and his first game is Nov. 5. It will be pretty cool to watch Dawson play and my daughter Taylor dance at halftime.
I am also looking forward to attending Kentucky’s Blue/White game tonight. I was lucky enough to convince a very sweet and beautiful young lady to go with me, so wish me luck.
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Tim Branstetter
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Interesting week ahead for local teams
Believe it or not, in just two days the postseason will begin for our baseball and softball teams in the Tri-County and with that said, it’s time for me to pull out my old trusty crystal ball and give my two cents worth on what to expect once postseason play begins.
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Fear 'Les' Diamond Ratings
The Lady Jaguars are winners of 14 straight, but if they hadn’t turned in a solid showing against McCreary Central, I was close to moving them to the No. 2 spot.
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Mitchell might be back on the sidelines sooner than later
It’s been two days since former Lynn Camp coach David Mitchell was informed he was fired and from what I’m hearing, it might not be long at all before Mitchell is back on the sideline coaching.
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So who will UK replace with Indiana and North Carolina?
I sure hate to see Kentucky drop Indiana and North Carolina from its schedule. I love to watch Kentucky play those two storied programs, and I really don’t know how you could replace them on the schedule.
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Kudos to Chris Hart
I would like to give out a Big Time Timmy Gem to Corbin softball coach Chris Hart for getting his 100th career win.
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Big Blue fantasy draft
After hearing a little debate about which team is better between the 1996 Wildcats and the 2012 Wildcats I decided to do a draft with my buddy and Times-Tribune assistant editor, Brad Hall.
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I’ve got lots to ramble about
It’s been more than a week since I last rambled about sports and with that said, I’m not going to waste anyone’s time, so let’s get to it.
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Fear 'Les' Diamond Ratings
The Lady Jaguars are hitting on all cylinders right now. North Laurel has positioned itself as the team to beat in the 13th Region after defeating cross-town rival South Laurel this past week, 2-0.
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Coaching kids isn’t easy, but it’s a lot of fun
Last weekend was one of the greatest sports moments of my life.I couldn’t be more proud of my 6th grade travel basketball team, Southeast Elite, for winning the Smoky Mountain Classic in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
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Fundamentals are key to winning
When it comes to winning any sporting event at the high school level, it’s pretty simple, you need to score more points, runs, etc. than your opponent — that’s common knowledge.
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