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Saturday Wildcat Links

May 18th 2013

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CoachCal.com:  Depth to be a luxury for UK
CBS Sports:  Calipari blasts NCAA for one-and-done rule
Herald Leader:  Noel confident he'll return better than ever from injury

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Vaught's Views:  Stoops confident team will be ready for action week one against WKU
Herald Leader/Mark Story will UK's 'Air Raid 2.0' produce instant success like Mumme-era
A Sea of Blue has 2014 recruiting wishlist

SOFTBALL
UK Athletics:  Softball freshman 'lived the dream' in opener

BASEBALL
Herald Leader:  Bat Cats fall to Mizzou

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Thursday Wildcat Links

May 16th 2013

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Sporting News/Mike Decourcy:   Coach Cal says team will chase perfection next season
ESPN:  Kentucky still number one overall seed in latest bracketology
UK Athletics:  Summer months crucial for season preparations for Cats
CBS Sports:  Kentucky has best title odds, Kansas number two
CoachCal.com:  Calipari welcomes pressure, hopeful it brings best out of new team
Herald Leader/Jerry Tipton:  Calipari says 'shared sacrifice' key for new Wildcats
Vaught's Views:  Calipari believes NBA club could mold Archie Goodwin into whatever they want him to be

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Wednesday Wildcat Links

May 15th 2013

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NBC Sports:  UK losing out on Andrew Wiggins doesn't change their preseason rank at number 1
ESPN:  Wiggins to Kansas doesn't change UK's status for next year in this poll, either
Vaught's Views looks at Wiggins to Kansas' impact on Wildcats
CBS Sports/Jeff Goodman says Wiggins to Kansas makes more intriguing college hoops
Sporting NewsMike Decoucy looks at impact of Wiggins to Kansas
Herald Leader:  Andrew Wiggins explains 'Kansas had my heart'
Zags Blog:  Number two prospect for 2014 looks to narrow list to five
CoachCal.com:  Cats post highest GPA in Calipari era

FOOTBALL
ESPN:  Should Kentucky keep U of L on the schedule?

BASEBALL
UK Athletics:  Bat Cats boost resume with win

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Tuesday Wildcat Links

May 14th 2013

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WDRB/Rick Bozich looking at who has inside track on recruit Andrew Wiggins
A Sea of Blue on why waiting for Wiggins is good for UK
NBC Sports weighs out who has most to gain by landing Wiggins
CBS Sports/Jeff Borzello asks where will Wiggins go?
Sporting News/Mike Decourcy what Wiggins will mean to winning school
ESPN the facts and fiction of Andrew Wiggins
Herald Leader builds up to Andrew Wiggins choice
Zagsblog:  analyst says even with Wiggins, UK would not have best class ever
CoachCal.com looks at rule changes under consideration

FOOTBALL
Vaught's Views:  Three-star LB commits to UK
C-J/Kyle Tucker:  Kentucky had a good plan for recruiting in Ohio

SOFTBALL
UK Athletics:  Kentucky excited to be hosting NCAAs

Monday Wildcat Links

May 13th 2013

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NBC Sports:  Andrew Wiggins to announce decision Tuesday afternoon
vaughts views guesses that Wiggins will pick UK
CBS/Jeff Borzello on what each team would like with/without Wiggins
A Sea of Blue says UK Hoops has no time to rest on laurels

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C-J/Kyle Tucker:  what does Barker's commitment mean to UK?
Herald Leader/John Clay:  Does Stoops deserve one-year pass?
Vaught's Views:  OC Neal Brown weighs in on hot offseason topics
WDRB/Eric Crawford on why Saban's idea for 'super-conference' wouldn't work

BASEBALL
Herald Leader:  Bat Cats get knocked around by Vandy
SOFTBALL:
ukathletics:  UK chosen to host regional for first-time ever
TRACK:
ukathletics:  Oswald becomes first Cat to take SEC 5k and 10k

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Sunday Wildcat Links

May 12th 2013

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Herald Leader/Mark Story looks at where UK and U of L should work together
WDRB/Rick Bozich debates recruiting for Cats and Cards
A Sea of Blue looks at the Kentucky basketball mindset
Vaught's Views:  Dick Vitale says UK's second team would be ranked in top-20 this year
UK Athletics:  Calipari talks on Champions Classic
CBS Sports looks at which team has most to gain by getting Andrew Wiggins in the fold
KSR:  Possible Andrew Wiggins announcement to come Tuesday

FOOTBALL
ESPN looks at what each SEC school has to offer in recruiting

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Saturday Wildcat Links

May 11th 2013

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BleacherReport:  UK lands QB of the future
GarnetandBlackAttack understands why Barker made this decision
RantSports:  UK lands its biggest commitment yet under Stoops
YardBarker.com believes this is the start of "something big" for UK football
VaughtsViews:  former QB Maggard says this commitment makes a statement
KSR:  VIDEO of celebration in UK football office
ESPN:  Stoops is trending upward in SEC
WKYT:  Larry Warford signs his deal with Detroit Lions

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C-J/Adam Himmelsbach:  UofL will be better early, but UK will be best at the end
WLEX:  Julius Mays can see himself playing in Europe
WKYT.com:  Demarcus Cousins says he has a false image

Friday Wildcat Links

May 10th 2013

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NBC Sports:
  NCAA announces recommended rule changes
ESPN/Dick Vitale says Michigan State is a true contender next season
WDRB/Rick Bozich:  Will Kentucky make draft history?
A Sea of Blue:  Noel, Goodwin both slated to be first round selections
KSR/Tyler Thompson on the history of the Committee of 101 and the blue blazers

FOOTBALL
ESPN: One good thing about Kentucky spring ball - Defensive ends standout
Vaught's Views:  Former Cat calls Barker a 'lock' for UK

BASEBALL
UK Athletics:  Cats plan to be in attack mode against number one Vanderbilt
C-J:  analyst says Cats need 13 SEC wins to make NCAA field

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Thursday Wildcat Links

May 9th 2013

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ESPN/Andy Katz:  Wiggins or not, UK will have options
All KY Hoops:  UNC Roy Williams thinks Tarheels have 25 percent chance at Wiggins
CBS Sports:  NCAA unlikely to change shot clock rule
Vaught's Views:  Could Archie Goodwin be Celtics first pick?
KSR:  Derek Anderson goes on ESPN's "First Take"
(women) WKYT.com:  Conwright leaving UK 
(women) vaughtsviews:  Stallworth to try out for World U games 

FOOTBALL
ESPN:  Kentucky 19th in athletic revenue
Herald Leader:  Lowery makes huge step towards recovery
SportsonEarth.com:  could Louisville be overrated b/c of Sugar Bowl win?

SOFTBALL:
ukathletics.com:  USC eliminates UK from SEC Tourney

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Wednesday Wildcat Links

May 8th 2013

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Vaught's Views:  Stoops' first recruit feeling even better about Cats
UK Athletics:  Meilinger named to College Football Hall of Fame

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NBC Sports:  Wiggins to decide in next week or so
KU Sports:  ESPN's Biancardi says no one knows which way Wiggins is leaning
NextCats:  Wall, Patterson committed late as well
Courier Journal:  If 'mom' had her say, Wiggins would choose U of L
Sporting News:  How cable TV saved hoops tournament from 96-team tourney mess
NOLA.com:  Darius Miller showed good progress throughout his rookie year
USA Today's Jason Jordan picks Randle as top HS player in class of 2013
VaughtsViews:  Sayre coach remembers Dakari Johnson playing there in middle school
CBS:  some Final 4 games will be cable-only starting in 2014
Knoxville News:  Trae Golden is leaving Tennessee

BASEBALL
UK Athletics:  Bat Cats get win over Wright State
SOFTBALL:
ukathletics.com:  UK hosting SEC Tourney at John Cropp Stadium, starting today

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Tuesday WIldcat Links

May 7th 2013

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C-J/Adam Himmelsbach:  Wiggins' decision likely in a "week or so"
CBS Sports:  Noel gives back, takes child to Derby
Vaught's Views:  ESPN analyst on why UK, U of L and Michigan State are top-3 teams entering season
SBNation:  Wiggins in no hurry to make a decision

FOOTBALL
vaughts views:  RB Justin Taylor will transfer out of UK
ESPN's power rankings for SEC after spring ball
UK Athletics:  Stoops, family release statement on Lowery's condition
Herald Leader/Mark Story:  Kentucky, Barnhart not a fan of 9-game SEC sked
vaughts views:  Hytchye more bullish than ever on UK football

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Monday Wildcat Links

May 6th 2013

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CoachCal.com:  Calipari writes a letter to 2013 grads -- Share your gift with the world
Herald Leader/Jerry Tipton writes on academics and mission of new SEC Network
Vaught's Views:  Both New Orleans and Orlando likely to trade number one overall pick instead of drafting Nerlens Noel
ESPN's Jason King says UK figures prominently in top storylines for next season

FOOTBALL
Herald Leader:  Connor QB talks on recruiting process, nears decision
vaughts views:  coach Peveto has an update on Ashley Lowrey 

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Sunday Wildcat Links

May 5th 2013

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ESPN:  If you missed it... ESPN on UK schedule:  Wildcats 'not backing down'
A Sea of Blue:  Lady Cats add coach to staff

FOOTBALL
Herald Leader:  Cats safety hospitalized after car crash
Vaught's Views:  Slive calls SEC 'Saturday' league and no changes to that in future
KSR:  What SEC Network could mean for Kentucky football

BASEBALL
UK Athletics:  Bat Cats avoid sweep, look to use ninth inning as a springboard

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Saturday Wildcat Links

May 4th 2013

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NBC Sports:  NCAA moves start of practice up two weeks
Sporting News/Mike DeCourcy says Andrew Wiggins decision is worth the wait
CBS Sports:  UK makes impression on top three recruit for 2014
Birmingham News breaks down what's to come of SEC Network

FOOTBALL
A Sea of Blue series continues breaking down dynamics of recruiting in Ohio

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Friday Wildcat Links

May 3rd 2013

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ESPN/Jason King writes about top things to look for this coming season
UK Athletics:  Hood, Polson to graduate this weekend
KSR looks at UK's non-conference schedule by the numbers
C-J writes UK non-conference includes shot at revenge
CoachCal.com:  SEC Network to launch in 2014
Herald Leader/Mark Story writes on effects for UK fans on SEC Network launch

FOOTBALL
Wildcat Blue Nation looks at five spots where freshman will see action

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Thursday Wildcat Links

May 2nd 2013

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CoachCal.com highlights key non-conference match ups
UK Athletics says non-conference sked fits perfectly with Calipari's priorities
Herald Leader:  UK unveils strong non-conference schedule
Vaught's Views:  South Carolina recruit says he is coming in to beat Kentucky
Zags Blog:  Wiggins' brother says Andrew has made no decision on where he will play next season
ESPN has 5 future Cats in final top 100 list
NBC Sports looks ahead to a way too early All-American team for 2013-2014 season
CBS Sports puts Willie Cauley-Stein and Julius Randle in Second team All-American candidates for next season
CBS Sports:  UK, Memphis battle for recruit
coachcal.com:  Davis appreciates 2012 title now more than ever
(women) ukathletics.com:  new ass't coach for Matthew Mitchell

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Wednesday Wildcat Links

May 1st 2013

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ESPN:  Brennan's early All-America teams include UK's Randle
NBC Sports:  Top recruit for 2014 narrowed list to 10, UK is one of them
CBS Sports:  Five star recruit to narrow list next month
CoachCal.com:  Kentucky signee listed as best in state by AP
Vaught's Views:  Calipari said three years ago he would not return to Maui
NewsDaily:  Mykala Epps named AP girls' player of the year

FOOTBALL
ESPN:  Nine game SEC schedule talks continue
MrSEC:  The commish opens up on playoffs, scheduling and creating a superconference
UK Athletics:  UK's spring game ranked sixth nationally in attendance
A Sea of Blue breaks down the dynamics of recruiting the state of Ohio
vaughts views:  Lowrey says Cats needed coaches to demand more

TENNIS
UKathletics:  UK chosen to host NCAA matches

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Tuesday Wildcat Links

April 30th 2013

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NBC Sports:  UK number one, U of L number two in updated top-25
CBS Sports also put Cats one, Cards two
ESPN/Jason King:  Could the Wildcats really go from first-round NIT losers to NCAA champions? Absolutely.
ESPN/Andy Katz pegs the Cats for #1, too
WDRB/Rick Bozich puts Wildcats number three in top-10
CoachCal.com:  Calipari writes on the untold truth at Kentucky
A Sea of Blue asks is UNC a better destination than UK for Andrew Wiggins
Herald Leader asks could the next Wall, Bledsoe combo be headed to Kentucky in 2014
Vaught's Views:  Draft Express analyst talks on Nerlens Noel upside heading to NBA
kentucky.com/Next Cats:  2016 prospect Tatum says UK has offered

FOOTBALL
vaughts views:  Vince Marrow's brother talks about UK's recruiting success in Ohio
vaughts views:  HS coach of DE Dubose says upside is large
ESPN.com:  SEC commish Slive wants "football expertise" on committee to pick playoff teams

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Monday's Wildcat Links

April 29th 2013

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RantSports:  Lions got a steal in Larry Warford
Sea of Blue looks at the changing demographics of UK recruiting

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kentucky.com/Next Cats:  2014 big man Alexander says UK is "coming on hard"
C-J/Steve Jones:  Alexander would like to go to same school as Okafor, Jones
ESPN/Dave Telep writes about the "entitlement culture" in elite HS hoops players

Sunday Wildcat Links

April 28th 2013

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NBC Sports:  Maui no longer a destination for Calipari and Cats
Sporting News:  Vols Jarnell Stokes staying at school

FOOTBALL
Vaught's Views:  Wildcats add two more commits
Herald Leader/Mark Story: Andre Woodson gets life-changing gift for 29th birthday
KSR:  Rounding up former Cats who sign free agent NFL contracts

BASEBALL
Herald Leader:  Ole Miss take second game from Bat Cats on Saturday

PHOTO COURTESY:  Victoria Graff

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