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Wildcats Thunder Administrator Basketball/Recruiting Anlyst
I know UK has had a big day on the recruiting front, but don't hold your breath just yet. I'm hearing more is coming and coming soon.We all know that Zollo will probably commit to UK next week. But Zollo isn't who I'm talking about.
Look for 2 more 2010 class recruits to commit to UK in the next month and maybe sooner.Also there could be a 2009 recruit commit in the next 2 weeks also. I know there has been a lot of talk going around about Evan Anderson and UK, and it does hold water. I have been told that Anderson is very, very close to committing to UK and could do so as soon as this weekend. He and Euton are great friends and play on the same AAU team this summer. Anderson is also friends with the newest commit Ferguson. Zollo and he also know each other pretty good. He wants to play on a team that has a chance to win and he believes UK is his best option.His family really wants him to go to Wisconsin, but I was told his heart is in UK. Something like the Harrellson situation. So with everything I have heard I believe he will commit to UK before the end of May and maybe, hopefully this weekend or the first part of next week. So maybe UK could get both Zollo and Anderson to commit on the same day or close together.
The other name I have heard is Jereme Richmond. He is a top 5 kid for Illinois. He plays 2G and would make a huge impact at UK, if he comes. But the big hang up here is that he is committed to Illinois and you know Coach G doesn't recruit committed players. But I have been told that he is very close to decommitting or may very well have decommitted this week. Not sure if he is decommitted yet, but I know he is looking in that direction. It is rumored that if he decommitted UK will be his likely destination. You see Webster(assistant at UK) is very close to he and his family. In fact Webster is the reason he committed to Illinois. So now that Webster is at UK it would only make sense that he follows his friend. So if he does indeed decommits, look for a UK commitment shortly after.
Then theres JT Terrell another 2G along with Chad Jackson. Now Anderson, Terrell, and Zollo have offers. Richmond will have one as soon as he decommits. The only player without one is Jackson. So from what I have heard Anderson and Richmond are the 2 players most likely to commit. But if it is found out that Richmond isn't going to decommit his offer will go to Jackson then it becomes a first to commit between Terrell and Jackson. Jackson will jump on a offer as soon as he is offered from what I have heard. I know UK could have as many as 7 schollys so why will it be first come first serve. Because Billy G will look to take 2 guards on Ross-Miller and one of these maybe the other. The rest will go for the players that he loves, the 6-7/6-8 type slasher forwards.
So lets hope next week or weeks only adds to what was a great day for UK fans today. Lets hope Billy G keeps up the great work and lands some more studs.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Big Big day for UK Recruiting....But not done just!
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Wildcats Thunder Administrator Basketball/Recruiting Analyst
While I'm a proponent of free speech, I don't support inane and salacious remarks directed towards the coaching staff.
I've seen Billy bashed all ways to Sunday, for "missing" on guys like Majok, Hopson, etc., but let's look at it like a reasonable person; instead of a complete jackass.
Clyde and crew were lucky to "get in" with the recruits that they have this late in the process. He's been on the job for how long? When he arrived, it was to get some folks in that we needed for last year...Don't penalize the staff for having to unwind the tangled recruiting MESS left behind by OTS and his band of fair weather lack-clusters!
When coaches "get in" with a kid it's generally very early - as seen by Billy landing dudes like Euton, etc. They made an effort early in the kids basketball development to build a relationship and make an offer for the future. Did Clyde recruit Hopson etal when they were freshmen or sophomores? Did he attend these guys AAU games or regular season matchups? No you say? Then what would we be holding them accountable for?
It's grossly irresponsible and malicious to the program as a whole to bash it for something that isn't their fault. With Clydes work ethic and attitude towards recruiting, it's safe to say that we would have been in with quite a few elite prospects if he was afforded the time to build over a period of years rather than a year. Isn't that a fair statement? I think it is.
I always loved it here because regardless of the free flowing thought, there wasn't a lot of humiliating pissy pants posters. I hate the LOD approach to the program that festered for years and spread like cancer throughout Kentucky forums.
Let Clyde and the staff work on these freshmen and sophomores etc and watch what transpires. They deserve the opportunity to fulfill realistic expectations. As time goes on, the fruits of their labor will show.
In all due respect I think he does a tremendous job getting the UK brand out all over the country. I cannot remember a time when we were after so many damned players at one time. Count your blessings people.
To keep you focused...
"Greed is sin-and contrary to the character of God" Mark 7:22
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall". Proverbs 16:18
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Four Cats Drafted Three Free-Agents
The University of Kentucky had four football players drafted in 2008 NFL Draft and three signed as Free-Agents. With the Cats going this late and signing as Free-Agents hopefully they will show the other teams that over looked them the mistake they made by don't selecting them.
- TE Jacob Tamme, fourth round by the Indianapolis Colts (127th overall)
- WR Keenan Burton, fourth round by the St. Louis Rams (128th overall)
- QB Andre' Woodson, sixth round by the New York Giants (198th overall)
- WR Steve Johnson, seventh round by the Buffalo Bills (224th overall)
- Center Eric Scott, signed free-agent contracts with the Tennessee Titans
- RB/Kick Returner Rafael Little, Titans signed free-agent contracts with the Tennessee Titans
- Linebacker Wesley Woodyard, has signed a free-agent deal with the Denver Broncos.
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
NFL Draft Rd 4: UK's Tamme & Burton Drafted
Jacob Tamme(left) Drafted in the 4th Round at # 127 of the NFL Draft by the Colts.
Keenan Burton(right) Drafted in the 4the Round at # 128 of the NFL Draft by the Rams.
"WHO's NEXT" of the UK players to go in the 2008 NFL Draft?
- Steve Johnson, WR
- Dominic Lewis, DE
- Rafael Little, RB
- Eric Scott, C
- Roger Williams, SS
- Wesley Woodyard, LB
- Andre Woodson, QB
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Friday, April 25, 2008
UK Baseball: Cowgill and Carroll named for Awards
Collin Cowgill(Profile) pictured left a University of Kentucky junior outfielder was named Southeastern Conference Baseball Player of the Week. Cowgill is third in the league in batting average (.399), second in runs (57), third in slugging percentage (.818), third in on-base percentage (.524), second in home runs (15), fourth in RBIs (45) and fifth in stolen bases (16). Cowgill, a 5-foot-9 195-pounder, also recently was named a National Strength and Conditioning Association All-American.
Collin Cowgill along with UK teammate Sawyer Carroll (Profile) pictured right has also been named to the Dick Howser Trophy Watch List, the award is given annually to the top player in college baseball, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
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Around the SEC Links-4/25/08
- Arkansas has Wild West Willy
- Arkansas signs Michigan forward
- Falcons thought to be focusing on LSU's Dorsey
- Florida prep quarterback chooses Georgia
- Gordon says Stansbury supported move
- Gymnastics coaches take jabs at each other
- Morgan reaffirms LSU commitment
- South Carolina series critical for LSU
- Tyler Smith staying with Vols
- Vandy's Williams expected to be first-round pick
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Gillispie....A Recruiting Whirlwind!
Wildcats Thunder Administrator
Wow, what a difference from previous years on the recruiting front! If anyone ever doubted Gillispie's commitment to recruiting 24/7....that doubt has been more than answered. Folks, I've followed UK recruiting for a long time and frankly I'm hard pressed to ever remember this much activity on the recruiting front at UK. Recruits come in and out of Lexington......names keep popping up on BCG's radar......and UK fans feel like they are at a tennis match with their heads almost spinning to keep up with the action.
Majok, Flemings, Harrellson, McCoy, Kecman, Jones, Sutton, are recruits that have been prominently mentioned as serious recruits for UK.....but, Billy keeps coming up with new names, so it's still a puzzle as to who finally signs with UK.
In addition, other questions loom on the horizon....Will Williams and Jasper transfer....will anyone else transfer?
At this point, it is simply impossible to see what UK's 2008/09 roster will finally look like, but we should know a lot more in the next 2-3 weeks.
Get'er done Billy
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Gillispie and Recruiting!
Wildcats Thunder Administrator
I have noted that a few fans are expressing frustration with UK recruiting thus far under BCG. I understand that frustration because we all want to see UK grab the best recruits and return to an elite team ASAP! However, it's extremely important that UK fans be fair and realistic as to UK recruiting in 08.
First, and most important, UK has a coach in Billy Gillispie who is relentless in his pursuit of talent for UK.....he was known as a tireless recruiter and that has proven true in the year Billy has been at UK. Billy, knows as we all do, that UK's future success and his own success at UK depends on vastly improved talent on the UK roster.
Importantly, we must all remember the emphasis that Billy has put on establishing early relationships with recruits as being a top priority and a key to success on the recruiting trail. We have already seen Billy establishing solid relationships with recruits in the 2009/2010/2011 and even 2012 recruiting classes.
Now as to this year, Billy arrival at UK a just year ago put him behind in 2008 recruiting..... as many of these recruits had already committed to other schools or had already established solid relationships with other coaches. Hence, BCG has had to look to JUCO's to help address key roster talent needs. Billy has made it clear that he knows UK is in great need of a significant boost in overall talent on the UK roster and he is working his butt off to make that happen!
It's exceedingly important as UK fans to recognize that we simply don't always know which recruits are Billy's top targets. There have been a host of recruit names pop up that suggest that UK was pursuing, but showing interest in a recruit and actually offering a scholarship or two different things. Now, some fans are upset because recruits visit UK and don't immediately commit. We must remember that just because a recruit visited UK doesn't mean he has been actually been offered a scholarship. BCG has made it clear that while talent is important, the recruits he wants on the roster must have a positive attitude, a good work ethic and be tough minded along with their talent. Some recruits that visit UK, while talented, don't always meet that criteria. So when we hear that recruit A had a good visit and then committed elsewhere....it could be that he never had an actual scholarship offer from UK. Billy, himself, has stated that UK fans know about 10% of what UK is really doing on the recruiting trail.
It's also important for all of us, as UK fans, to remember that times have greatly changed in recruiting. First, there are a greater number of aggressive younger coaches on the recruiting trail. Secondly, while UK's great tradition, great facilities and great fan support are still a big plus in selling UK......it's not as important as in years past. Recruits put great emphasis on how they relate to the coaching staff, the style of play and their opportunities to get lots of early playing time. Thirdly, lots of schools now get TV exposure on ESPN. Obviously, other factors are also important in the recruits decision making such as location of the school, how the recruit relates to the players and increasingly the influence of their high school and AAU coaches.
Importantly, unlike UK's previous coach, Billy understands that just because we are Kentucky is not enough to sell recruits in today's world of college basketball......instead you have to work your butt off on the recruiting trail 24/7.....and that is exactly what BCG and his staff are doing!
Now as to the UK roster for next year. Importantly, it's still a work in progress and possible transfers and new commitments could still change the roster significantly.
Most UK fans have understood that it would take Billy 2-3 years to get the talented roster that UK deserves and needs to be an elite team again. This year Billy is doing his best to upgrade the roster, but he would prefer to not use JUCO's.....he's doing so because BCG hates to lose.....he wants UK to be much more competitive next year. BCG wants to restore UK greatness ASAP as we all do. But, as UK fans, we need to stand behind Billy 100%.....trust Billy.....he will succeed. We have our coach.....he has the passion for excellence as all UK fans do when it comes to our beloved UK Wildcats! UK will once again reach the promise land, but we all must give Billy the necessary time and full support to make that happen!
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
UK's 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees
The University of Kentucky has announced six inductees for the 2008 Athletics Hall of Fame Class. Inductees are Men's golfer Johnny Owens(1947-50); Football player Al Bruno(1948-50); Men's basketball player and Athletics Director C.M. Newton(1949-51; AD 1989-2000); Track Athlete Tim Harden; Men's basketball player Tony Delk(1993-96); Women's Diver Tina Johnson(1994-96)
- Owens (1947-50) was considered one of the nation's best amateur golfers for more than half a century. He capped his UK career by the winning the Southeastern Conference championship his senior year (1950).
- Bruno (1948-50), who caught 38 passes for 589 yards and 10 touchdowns in 1950, huge numbers for that era, was a third-team All-America by both AP and UPI
- Newton (1949-51; AD 1989-2000) oversaw the upgrading of several facilities, the addition of three varsity sports, and tremendous growth in revenues during his decade-plus as UK's Athletics Director.
- Harden (1993-96) was a three-time NCAA dash champion who won the national indoor 55-meter title in 1995 and 1996 and added the outdoor 100-meter national championship in 1995.
- Delk (1993-96) was the Most Outstanding Player of the 1996 NCAA Final Four and the Midwest Regional in leading UK to the national championship.
- Johnson (1994-96) was an eight-time All-America diver, winning the honor in one-meter, three-meter and platform diving.
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UK's 2008 CATSPY Awards Winners
The University of Kentucky Athletics Association held its sixth-annual CATSPY Awards Monday at Memorial Coliseum and presented 25 honors which recognized athletics and academic performance during the 2007-08 year. there was a few co-winners in some categories, a total of seven teams and 25 individuals were recognized. Co-host of the event was Jay Crawford of ESPN and Christi Thomas of WKYT. The Past CATSPY Awards winners and Photos of the 2008 Winners.
A complete list of awards is below:
Female Rookie of the Year
Megan Broderick, Tennis
Male Rookie of the Year
Patrick Patterson, Basketball
Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Beth Felts, Golf
Chelsea Chowning, Basketball
Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Collin Cowgill, Baseball
Jacob Tamme, Football
Supporting Role
Ashley Dimkich, Softball
Female Performance of the Year
Kari Retrum, Diving
Male Performance of the Year
Thomas Csenge, Rifle
Female Community Service Award
Crissy Cannon, Gymnastics
Male Community Service Award
John Richardson, Track
Female Play of the Year
Volleyball vs. LSU
Gymnastics vs. Arizona
Male Play of the Year
Football vs. LSU
Bruno Agostinelli, Tennis
Character Award
Andrew Albers, Baseball
Lifetime Achievement Award
John Cropp, Associate Director of Athletics
Blue Heart Award
Rafael Little, Football
Female Team Coach of the Year
Gary Conelly, Swimming
Male Team Coach of the Year
Rich Brooks, Football
Bill Keightley "Assist Award"
Zach Murphy, Men's Basketball Manager
Will Herschelman, Men's Basketball Manager
Scratch Award (non-scholarship athlete)
Mark Coury, Men's Basketball
K-Association Female Athlete of the Year
Jennifer Pason, Rifle
K-Association Male Athlete of the Year
André Woodson, Football
Female Academic Team of the Year
Male Academic Team of the Year
Miss Wildcat
Crissy Cannon, Gymnastics
Mr. Wildcat
Wesley Woodyard, Football
Jacob Tamme, Football
Female Team of the Year
Male Team of the Year
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Monday, April 21, 2008
UK CATSPY Awards
The University of Kentucky will host their sixth-annual CATSPY Awards, celebrating the 2007-08 athletics year at the University of Kentucky, will be held Monday, April 21, 2008 at Memorial Coliseum at 8:00 p.m. the public is invited. Tickets cost $5 each and may be purchased in advance at the UK Athletics Ticket Office (Joe Craft Center) or by calling 800-928-2287. All persons must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. One can view a lists of previous CATSPYs award winners and the photo galleries from the past at UKathletics.com.
The list of awards includes:
- Male and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- Academic Team of the Year
- Fifth Third Community Service Award
- Blue Heart Award
- Character Award
- Bill Keightley "Assist" Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Male and Female Scratch Award
- Supporting Role Award
- "One Shining Moment" Award
- Men's Team Coach of the Year
- Women's Team Coach of the Year
- Mr. and Miss Wildcat
- Male and Female Play of the Year
- Male and Female Rookie of the Year
- Male and Female Performance of the Year
- K-Association Male and Female Athlete of the Year
- Male and Female Team of the Year
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Couple of thoughts from the Derby Classic
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I was real surprised with Maurice Sutton. He ran the floor real well, and hustled on every play, even went to the floor a couple of times chasing the ball. Hit hit a couple of 10-15 ft jumpshots, and was surprising mobile around the rim. I know he caused a turnover for the other team, and he had a couple of blocks as well.
Paul McCoy was a great defender that seemed to bother his man a couple of times. Played under control and hit a three and went to the hole as well. He also had some nice passes.
Ater Majok was as advertised. I had no idea he had such a good handle with the ball and nice hands as well. I also was surprised he could shoot the 3 ball. Good rebounder and shot blocker also. He and Sutton IMO will fit in well with Gillispie's offense.
Darius Miller played within himself and had a couple of awesome acrobatic moves around the rim. Also had a nice fade-away in the paint.
DeAndre Liggins had some great passes, but some we're a little careless. He would have had more assists but his man missed in close and one got called back from a Majok goaltend. But he didn't hestitate to shoot and really saw the floor well. He is very smooth and fluid with the ball.
Zeller had a nice game, but he was a black hole. If he got the ball, no one else touched it. And #10 I believe it was Drew had a rash of turnovers that let the Gold team back into it.
Pretty entertaining game, and the Black team won. Yay!!!
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Friday, April 18, 2008
UK's 2008 Spring Blue/White Football Roster
In the spirit of the 2008 NFL Draft , Coach Brooks decided to mix up things and create a 2008 Draft for the Blue/White game that will be played Saturday at 1 p.m. at Commonwealth Stadium.
Each teams roster is listed below. Kickers, punters, and long snappers will play for both teams.
Joker Phillips, Jimmy Heggins,
Chuck Smith,Chris Thurmond,
Dontae Wright
Offensive Line:
Billy Joe Murphy, Dustin Luck,
Jorge Gonzalez, Michael Williams,
Stuart Hines, Justin Jeffries,
Marcus Davis, ChristianJohnson,
Garry Williams
Tight Ends:
Ross Bogue, André Henderson
Wide Receivers:
Anthony Mosley, Jayce Long,
Kyrus Lanxter,Chris Wraley,
Nik Brazley
Mike Hartline, Tyler Sargent
Running Backs:
Alfonso Smith, Trey Bowland,
A. J. Nance,Matt Ramsey
Defensive Line:
Antwane Glenn, Shane McCord,
B. J. Wiedemann, Corey Peters,
Josh Minton, Jeremy Jarmon
Micah Johnson, Antonio Thomas, Johnny Williams, Braxton Kelley,
Brian Murphy
Defensive Backs:
Marcus McClinton, Randall Burden, A. J. Grigsby, Ashton Cobb,
Robbie McAtee,
Daryl Faulkner, David Jones
Steve Brown, Larry Brinson,
SteveOrtmayer, Rick Petri,
Randy Sanders
Offensive Line:
Phillip Hibbard, Jake Lanefski,
ZippDuncan, Jess Beets,
Brad Durham
Tight Ends:
T. C. Drake, Tyler Sexton
Wide Receivers:
Dicky Lyons, E. J. Adams,
TerrenceJones, Clark Williams,
Ken Vereen,Anthony Cecil
Will Fidler, Curtis Pulley
Running Backs:
Derrick Locke, Moncell Allen,
JohnConner, Stephen Ball
Defensive Line:
Greg Meisner, Joe Scott, Luke
McDermott, Chris Goode,
AustinMoss, Ventrell Jenkins,
Myron Pryor
Michael Schwindel, Chris Cessna,Mikhail Mabry,
Ronnie Sneed,
SamMaxwell, Jacob Dufrene
Defensive Backs:
Taiedo Smith, Matt Lentz, Greg Wilson, Shomari Moore,
Trevard Lindley, Paul Warford
Players who will not participate because of injury: WR DeMoreo Ford, TB Tony Dixon, FS Jordan Nevels, FS Calvin Harrison, TE Maurice Grinter, DT Ricky Lumpkin, LB Brandon Thurmond, WR Jonathan Gholson, DT Charles Mustafaa, K Colin Jones, DE Nii Adjei Oninku
Also on a side note the Season Ticket Renewal Deadline is April 30; Tickets can be Renewed at the Blue/White Game or on line at ukathletics.com or in-person at the Joe Craft Center(UK Athletics Ticket Office), or by mail. Fans can also bring their season-ticket renewals to the Blue/White Spring Game. UK ticket-office personnel will be available to accept renewals from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the ticket booth outside Gate 4 of the stadium. The final deadline for renewal of the 2008 Kentucky football season tickets is Wed., April 30.
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2008 UK Senior Barnstorming Tour
UK seniors Joe Crawford and Ramel Bradley will begin their Senior Barnstorming Tour for the 2008 year on April 18, 2008 at Christian Co. High School in Hopkinsville, Ky and look to finish it on May 10, 2008 at North Bullitt High School in Shepherdsville, Ky. For more details on the events and other former Wildcats that is scheduled to be at each location check out Kentucky Sports Radio and Kentucky Barn Storming Tour. Below is the dates that the Seniors will be appearing at certain high schools. If you live in the areas listed try to get out and Thank Joe and Ramel for their hard work on and off the court while at UK.
- April 18 — Christian County High School, Hopkinsville, Kentucky
- April 23 — Perry County Central High School, Hazard, Kentucky
- April 24 — Paducah Tilghman High School, Paducah, Kentucky
- April 26 — East Jessamine High School, Nicholasville, Kentucky
- April 30 — Allen County High School, Scottsville, Kentucky
- May 1 — Boyd County Middle School, Ashland, Kentucky
- May 2 — Scott High School, Florence, Kentucky
- May 3 — Knox Central High School, Barbourville, Kentucky
- May 9 — Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green, Kentucky
- May 10 — North Bullitt High School, Shepherdsville, Kentucky
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2008 Derby Festival Streamfeed and Roster
Wazoo Sports, Inc. has announced they plan to broadcast the 2008 Adidas Derby Festival Basketball Classic LIVE from Louisville's Freedom Hall, Saturday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. Joe Burchell and Jeff Shepherd will provide the play-by-play and color analysis for the game.
Below is a listing of players (and college choice) for this year's Adidas Derby Festival Basketball Classic.
|6' 5" DeAndre Liggins (Kentucky)
6' 6" Darrius Miller (Kentucky)
6' 10" Maurice Sutton (Undecided)*
5' 11" Larry Drew (North Carolina)
5' 11" Korie Luscious (Michigan State)
6' 0" Paul McCoy (Undecided)*
6' 5" Travis Releford (Kansas)
6' 2" Jerime Anderson (UCLA)
6' 8" Chris Singleton (Florida State)
6' 9" Howard Thompkins (Georgia)
6' 10" Ater Majok (Undecided)*
6' 10" Tyler Zeller (North Carolina)
|6' 7" Jared Swopshire (Louisville)
6' 10" Terrance Jennings (Louisville)
6' 1" Dashan Harris (Texas A&M)
5' 11" Terrell Holloway (Indiana)
6' 2" Mike Rosario (Rutgers)
6' 5" Ray Shipman (Florida)
6' 8" Luke Babbitt (Nevada)
6' 9" Yancy Gates (Cincinnati)
6' 6" Emmanuel Negedu (Arizona)
6' 10" Jeff Withey (Arizona)
6' 10" Kenneth Kadji (Florida)
|Chris O'Hearn, Mason County, Maysville, Ky.;
Ed Smith, Australia
|Mark Lieberman, Monsignor Edward Pace,
Opal Locka, Florida;
Don Showalter, Mid-Praire, Wellman, Iowa
NOTE: * Recruits that UK is hoping to sign during the 2008 spring signing period from April 16-May 21, 2008.
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Kentucky Baseball to host Florida
The University of Kentucky baseball team which is ranked #17, is riding a 22-1 home record for the 2008 season. UK looks to add to the home record as they prepare to play #24 Florida in a three game set starting Friday night at Cliff Hagan Stadium, game time is set for 6:30 pm. Kentucky is 28-8,(7-8 SEC) while Florida is 24-13,(9-6 SEC). For the weekend UK has several activities scheduled, Saturday's game will have first-year Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie to throw out the first pitch. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and play on some of the inflatable games, down the third-base line. Also for Sunday fans can enjoy Ice Cream Sundaes during the game, served in a collectable mini batting helmet. Tickets will be $5 for Adults general admission, while Kids/Seniors will be $2 general admission. So try to get out and support the UK baseball Cats.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
UK looks to sign first spring recruit and more
With the spring signing period starting today April 16, 2008 and ending May 21, 2008. The University of Kentucky mens basketball program looks to sign their first spring recruit in 6' 7 guard Kevin Galloway a JUCO player from College of Southern Idaho. Galloway averaged 8.8 points, 8.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.5 steals a game. Galloway will join Darius Miller of Mason County and DeAndre Liggins of Henderson(Nev) Findley Prep School who signed with UK in the fall and will be part of UK's 2008 recruiting class.
Other recruits that UK could sign during the spring sign period from April 16 - May 21, 2008 include:
- Juan Pattillo forward College of Southern Idaho [Galloway's JUCO teammate]
- Josh Harrellson center Southwestern Illinois Community College
- Roderick Flemings guard Weatherford (Texas) Community College
- Maurice Sutton center Upper Marlboro (Md.)
- Verdell Jones guard Champaign (Ill.)
- Paul McCoy guard Portland (Ore.)
- Ater Majok, power forward a Sudan native living in Australia
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Monday, April 14, 2008
Kyra Elzy New UK Hoops Assistant Coach
According to this report UK has hired Kansas Assistant Coach Kyra Elzy to replace former Assistant Coach Niya Butts, who left UK to become Arizona's New Womens Head basketball Coach earlier in April.
All was not rosy for Kansas on Thursday night. Assistant coach Kyra Elzy will be parting ways with Henrickson after serving on her staff for four years at Kansas. Elzy said she accepted a job as assistant coach at the University of Kentucky Wednesday morning.
"It's a great opportunity," Elzy said. "I couldn't pass it up. As much as I've loved Kansas, the staff and these players, to be close to home where I grew up and back in the SEC, what I've known my whole career after playing at Tennessee, is just a great opportunity for me."
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Around the SEC Links-4/14/08
- A-day and the fans just keep on coming
- Bama backup quarterback takes step forward
- Best in draft after McFadden?
- Dogs take broom to Wildcats
- Ex-Florida swimming standout keeps breaking records
- Griffin Leads Vols to 6-4 Series-Clinching Win Over Alabama
- Hogs make Gators pay for their errors
- LSU rebounds to defeat Mississippi 8-2
- Saban proves it takes an athlete to lead one
- South Carolina sweeps Auburn
- Stansbury gives take on transfers
- Tennessee coaches like progress on offense
- Vandy sweeps Mississippi State
- Verdugo bails out LSU
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
The Last Remaining Link To UK's Past
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As I watched Former UK Coach Joe B Hall talk at the Memorial service last Friday it reminded me that everyone at UK is now gone that has links back to Coach Rupp....except Joe B Hall! Many UK fans don't realize that Joe not only coached UK, but played for Coach Rupp before transferring to Shawnee college to get playing time. Joe was at UK when the Cats were loaded with All Americans...the Fabulous Five era.
Unquestionably, Hall had one of the great challenges ever in college basketball....follow the "Giant and Legend" of Adolph Rupp.....the man who laid the foundation for UK basketball over 42 years! Joe not only followed Rupp with his own success, but he did it with class. Hall added another NCAA title and achieved great success over his 13 years(1973-85) as UK's coach. In addition, many feel Hall coached perhaps the greatest victory in UK history....if not the greatest it was among the greatest....I'm talking about UK defeating a tremendous Indiana team 92-90 in the NCAA in Dayton. I was fortunate enough to be there and it was an incredible atmosphere....half the arena was in Indiana red and the other half was in Kentucky Blue. The crowd was electric as UK and Indiana made great play after great play. Indiana had taken UK to the woodshed in an earlier game that year, but this UK team played would not be denied and played a fantastic game in defeating Indiana.
I've always felt that Joe B Hall never received the honors that he deserved at UK. Hall should definitely be in the Hall of Fame for his achievements at UK. Also, I feel that over the years too many UK fans have taken Hall for granted and never given him his due.
Joe B Hall is a class act and he was a huge part in carrying on the tremendous UK tradition. Hall didn't let Coach Rupp down.....neither did he let the great UK fans down.
Hopefully, UK can start honoring this great man who gave so much to UK. Sadly, Joe B Hall is the last link to UK glorious past....Thank you Joe B Hall for all you have done in the past for Kentucky basketball!
Joe B Hall UK Coaching Career:
- 1 NIT Championship: 1975-76
- 1 NCAA Championship: 1977-78
- 3 Final Fours: 1974-75; 1977-78; 1983-84
- 8 SEC Regular Season Championships: 1972-73; 1974-75; 1976-77(Co-Champs); 1977-78; 1979-80; 1981-82(Co-Champs); 1982-83; 1983-84
- 1 SEC Tournament Championship: 1983-84 [Note: SEC had done away with the Tournament for several years and had just started playing the Tournament again in the early 80's. There forth Coach Hall only winning it once before his retirement.]
Posted by Wildcats Thunder Blog at 3:09 PM 0 comments Links to this post Labels: Opinion, UK Basketball, UK Coaches
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
A Look To UK's Future Next Season!
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As UK fans reflect on this past season under 1st year coach Billy Gillispie, we have much to be optimistic about concerning the Cats future. We saw our new coach install a much needed new culture of toughness....overcome perhaps the worst series of player injuries in UK history.......never lose faith in the basketball principles and tactics that had led to his past success as a head coach......never waver in his confidence or make excuses for UK's shaky start......slowly, but surely get all the players to buy in to the new coaching philosophy which resulted in positive improvement in all the key players.....turn the season around and achieve what many thought was impossible early in the season.....taking UK back to the NCAA. In short, Billy Gillispie put to rest any doubts among the UK fan base that he is not a terrific bench coach.
Now as all UK fans look forward to next season, one fact became painfully obvious last season....UK needs a lot more talent to make it back to being an elite team and have a good chance of making it to the Final Four. There is no question that one of the primary reasons that Gillispie was hired was to significantly increase the overall talent at Kentucky. Since BCG arrived in Lexington, he has been a whirlwind of activity on the recruiting trail.
As we consider next season, we must recognize that the Cats lost two terrific scorers and players in seniors Bradley and Crawford. Unquestionably, for UK to improve next years record, much more offensive punch must be available. As we review the probable returning roster, it is comforting to see a healthy Patterson back on the UK frontline. Patterson, easily one of the 2-3 best freshmen ever at UK, is the total package....great attitude and work ethic....exceedingly talented on both the offensive and defensive end. It is expected that a fully healthy Jasper will return next season and we saw evidence of his improved shooting from the 3 point line....but Jasper will need to be more offensive minded next year. Harris who was perhaps UK's best defensive player will also need to improve his offensive production. As the year progressed, Cat fans were happy to see significant improvement in Perry Stevenson both offensively and defensively. Stevenson definitely was a much more confident player late in the season, but Perry needs to improve his shooting on open 6-12 feet jump shots.So while Jasper, Harris and Stevenson all showed improvement last season....more will be expected and needed next season. A J Stewart finally started to gain the confidence of Coach Gillispie late last season......Stewart is very athletic and as he increases his understanding of Gillispie's offense and defense, he could play a much more significant role next season. Porter, remains a valuable back up role player. Perhaps, the biggest question mark for next years roster is will Meeks return healthy. Meeks is a terrific talent and a first rate scorer, but he needs to be healthy.
At this time, we don't know whether surgery will be required, but whatever is decided, the Cats definitely will need a healthy Meeks on the court next year to help offset the loss of scoring from Bradley and Crawford.
The next question is will there be any transfers.....certainly, Williams and Carter remain possibilities because of their almost non-existent playing time last year. Whoever transfers will determine how many scholarships Billy will have to work with for 08.
At this time, BCG has added very talented Darius Miller, Kentucky's Mr. Basketball....Miller, although a freshman, should provide some solid scoring punch for the Cats next season.....also, UK welcomes Deandre Liggins on board barring any late developing eligibility issues. Liggins while more of a passer than scorer, is also very talented and will likely develop his offensive game under Coach Gillispie. In addition, BCG recently added Kevin Galloway, a junior college player, to UK's roster. Galloway, like Jasper, Liggins, Miller and Harris is in the 6'6' to 6'7" range. BCG seems to prefer these lengthy talented players that can be very tough defensively and yet develop their offensive game.
There is no question that UK needs more frontline help. While we can't always be certain which recruits that BCG is most interested in....the fact that recruits 6'0" PG Paul McCoy from Oregon....6'6" Roderick Flemings, JUCO star and a very good scorer.....and Maurice Sutton 6'11" are set to visit UK would reveal good interest in all three from BCG. Also, it appears that BCG is hoping to get Josh Harrellson, a 6'8 250lb talented center, in for a visit. Another big man on BCG's radar is Ater Majok, 6'10" center who may be leaning toward U Conn. Bottom line, there could be other names pop up that BCG is after or there could be possible transfer in to UK. At this time all we can do is speculate as to how many new additions to the UK roster there will be for the 08/09 season. We know that BCG is working hard to shore up UK's talent for next season and provide more bench depth. We also know that the recruits coming into the UK program will have demonstrated to Gillispie that they have not only the talent to succeed at UK, but just as important....they have also shown a tough minded attitude and a very good work ethic.
As for next season, the fact that a number of returning players will have been through BCG's boot camp and his intense practices is a major plus. These players have seen first hand the importance and success of buying in totally to Gillispie culture. They will be able to influence and encourage the new players to cooperate 100%. If the Cats can avoid the type of costly injuries of last season, then I fully expect a much more prepared and effective UK team early next season. Of course, we will all have a better handle on next years UK team, once the final roster is set.
However, I fully expect a much improved UK team next season, but not one that is ready to return to elite status. If recruiting is successful and the Cats add some solid talent for next seasons frontline, then I feel UK has an excellent opportunity to return to the top 20. We have a great coach in Billy Gillispie and UK's future is very bright. We won't get back to the promised land next season, but we will be well on our way!
Posted by Wildcats Thunder Blog at 3:43 PM 0 comments Links to this post Labels: Opinion, UK Basketball, UK Coaches
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Video: 2008 One Shining Moment
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This years edition of "One Shining Moment" features a short clip of Bill "Mr. Wildcat" Keightley in it around the 36 second mark. Enjoy!
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Around the SEC Links-4/8/08
- Bama's Steele to give NBA a test shot
- Coaching search picks up for LSU
- Crawford to throw out first pitch tonight
- Expectations could bite Dogs
- Florida's Marreese Speights to enter NBA draft early
- Georgia's Munson undergoes brain surgery
- Horn's staff will have a WKU feel at Carolina
- Kentucky Barnstorming is About to Begin
- Lady Vols found a way to win
- LSU 0-5 in Final Four after loss to UT
- LSU's Randolph puts name on draft list
- Smith moves to front of Arkansas pack
- Summitt: Parker is game's best ever
- Tennessee women get shot to repeat
- Vols find way to win -- again
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Monday, April 07, 2008
My take on 'Why Gillispie will not leave UK for OSU'
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Bill Self is an Okla St. alum and his wife was a cheerleader at Okla St., so there is a definite passed connection between Self and Okla St.
While Okla St. is certainly not on par with Kansas as a basketball power, it still is a good basketball school with a history that goes all the way back to the great Okla St. coach Henry Iba(It was Okla A&M at that time). So, with obvious ties to Okla St. plus a large sum of money from Okla St. it is a possibility that Self would consider leaving Kansas, although my guess is that he stays at Kansas.
Now, as far as the 'rumors' regarding Billy Gillispie and Okla St.....I would be beyond shocked if Gillispie would leave UK, one of the top 3 programs in America, after one year to go to Okla St. where Gillispie has no ties.
There are a host of reasons why Gillispie will not leave UK for Okla St.
- Gillispie, as UK's coach, has reached the pinnacle of college basketball.
- Billy loves college basketball and has found a school in UK that has fans that are just as passionate about basketball as Billy.
- Gillispie is one of the highest paid coaches at UK and stands to make considerably more in the future.
- Billy has a beautiful new 12,000 sq ft house.
- Billy had a successful first year at UK where he laid the foundation for future success in the program.
- Billy has earned great respect and admiration in his first year from UK fans.
- UK's basketball facilities are second to none....and the new practice facility is state of the art.
- Billy has already got commitments from three very talented recruits with more likely to follow very soon.
- Last, but not least, for Billy Gillispie to leave UK after one year would send a very negative message regarding his reputation as a coach throughout the basketball world....it would tell future recruits that Billy isn't loyal and is only interested in more money. It would have a chilling effect on his recruiting.
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Saturday, April 05, 2008
Should the NCAA Increase the Fouls Allowed?
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In watching college basketball in recent years, and especially this year, it appears that the quality of officiating has gone downhill. We see big inconsistencies in officiating....players kncked down and no foul called.....ticky tack fouls that are too often called.
I understand that 5 fouls has been in college basketball forever, but I truly believe that because players are much bigger and quicker today that the game is much more difficult to officiate, especally what's a charge and what isn't.
As we all know, college basketball is the only sport where a player is penalized by being removed from the game. How often have we seen key players sent to the bench with 2 fouls early in the 1st half and replays show that one or both fouls were very questionable if not a terrible call. Fans don't pay to see referees call fouls....they want to see both teams play their best players and see who wins.
I think it is time for the NCAA to test a 6 foul rule in some leagues and let's see what the results are. I know some will say....the NBA plays 48 minutes and gets 6 fouls....but, let's be honest....the NBA doesn't referee games as closely as college....they allow a great deal more contact.....plus the best players are often protected. You seldom see players fouling out in the pros. My gosh....blatant walking is hardly called in the pros.
IMO, it is time for the NCAA to take a serious look at increasing the allowed fouls from 5 to 6. This would permit the best players to stay on the floor longer. There are a number of penalities that the NCAA could implement...such as rewarding the other team 2 free throws when a player reaches 5 fouls.
For my money there are simply too many bad calls and players going to the bench and sitting for large portions of the game. I think 6 fouls would allow for a bad call and still have players in the game. It would be much fairer.
Some analysts on ESPN have been discussing the flaws and unfairness of the 5 foul rule. This is 2008....it's past time to visit this rule and at least experiment with 6 fouls. JMO!
Posted by Wildcats Thunder Blog at 1:59 PM 0 comments Links to this post Labels: NCAA Basketball, Opinion
Around the SEC Links-4/5/08
- Auburn quarterback question goes unanswered
- Billy Clyde back in the Big 12?
- Byrne will lead MSU search for new baseball coach
- Duke's Alleva named LSU AD
- Ford says he's staying, but rumors say he's going
- Georgia ready for G-Day
- Gillispie's name mentioned heavily for OSU job
- Horn not a flashy pick, but a solid choice
- Kentucky assistant named UA women's basketball coach
- Kentucky ties binding SEC hires
- Lady Vols and Lady Tigers gearing up for rematch
- Look for Mr. Wildcat in "One Shining Moment"
- Smith moves to front of Arkansas pack
- Spurrier not ready to retire
- Time will tell if Alleva is right man
- UK Football To Have First Spring Scrimmage Saturday
- UK's Lumpkin faces hip surgery
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Friday, April 04, 2008
Bill Keightley Memorial Videos and Transcript
Heres some video's of those that spoke at Bill Keightley's public viewing. Also the transcript of those that spoke as well. Bill 'Mr. Wildcat' Keightley is considered a Legend, Hero, Friend, Father and Husband. But by many he is and was UK Basketball. Mr. Keightley will be missed and UK Basketball will never be the same.
- Video: Remembering Mr Wildcat "I can only imagine"
- Video: Billy Gillispie Remembers Mr Wildcat
- Video: Bill Smith remembers Mr. Wildcat - Bill Keightley
- Video: Jeff Sheppard Remembers Mr Wildcat
- Video: Joe B Hall Remembers Mr Wildcat
- Video: John Pelphrey Remembers Mr Wildcat
- Video: Rick Pitino Remembers Mr Wildcat
- Transcripts from Bill Keightley's Memorial Service
- Bill Smith - Transcript
- Coach Hall - Transcript
- Mitch Barnhart - Transcript
- Vinny Tatum - Transcript
- Coach Pitino - Transcript
- Jeff Morrow - Transcript
- Jeff Sheppard - Transcript
- John Pelphrey - Transcript
- Coach Gillispie - Transcript
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Rick Pitino on Bill Keightly
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Pitino has taken alot of flack over the last 7 years since he took the UL gig. That never bothered me. Pitino brought UK back from the total abyss. They were stuck with probation and not alot of light at the end of the tunnel. Pitino was actually CM's 3rd choice behind Lute Olson and PJ.
Yet, he came in, rolled up his sleeves and got to work. He brought UK back to the top of the NCAA. He did his job and did it well! I am a believer a person gets to the point where they feel they've done all they can a job. It seems he got to that point at UK.
So he choose to go to UL. Big deal. What always bothered me about Pitino was his smugness. The good ones don't become good without an ego, so that never was an issue with me.
We've all heard that 9/11 really changed Pitino due to losing his brother-in-law. Rick was wonderful today in his remarks about Bill Keightley. Like him or not but Rick knows and understands UK basketball and what it stands for.
'Mr. Wildcat' had a genuine love for Rick. Why else be in the stands when your biggest rival(UL) is playing arguably your 2nd biggest rival (UNC) in the Elite 8 of the NCAA tournament.
I think Rick summed it up very well at today's service:
"We lost the soul when we lost Cawood, now we lost the heart."
I won't root for UL because they are UL. I won't root against UL because of Rick Pitino. UK fans need to let the animosity go towards Rick.
Posted by Wildcats Thunder Blog at 5:57 PM 0 comments Links to this post Labels: Bill Keightley, Opinion
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Around the SEC Links-4/3/08
- Burns gives Auburn strong performance
- Carolina women booted from team, school
- Hamilton discusses Tennessee's future
- Horn of plenty, or a mistake?
- Horn quickly hits the recruiting trail
- Horn Promising SEC Titles, National Respect
- Johnson says Carolina "D" needs to get tough
- Richt blasts "worst practice" of spring
- Search firm says reports unfounded about LSU job
- South Carolina Introduces New Coach
- Vols' news outshines all the rest
- Wild ride leaves Ole Miss spinning
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Former Wildcat Marvin Stone Dies
Marvin Stone
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama Grissom
Position: F-C
Playing Height: 6-10
Playing Weight: 268
Date of Birth: June 2, 1981
Date of Death: April 1, 2008
Prep Notes:
Mr. Basketball State of Alabama 1999
Parade's All-American
McDonald's All-American
Obituary - Stone Dies in Overseas Game, Huntsville (AL) Times (April 2, 2008) by Mike Easterling
Prep All-American led Grissom to state title in 1999
Marvin "Tree" Stone, a 6-foot-10 center who was named the state's Mr. Basketball after leading Grissom High School to the Class 6A championship in 1999, has died of an apparent heart attack.
Stone, 26, fell ill during a semifinal game Tuesday night while playing for Ittihad Jeddah in Saudi Arabia's professional Elite Cup, according to eurobasket.com. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
"It's terrible. It's awful," former Grissom and current Guntersville coach Ronnie Stapler said. "Life's so precious."
Stone was among the nation's highest-rated post players in his class throughout high school.
He was named All-America by Parade and McDonald's as a senior. He was also selected to USA Today's Super 25 team and played for the USA Junior National Team.
He signed with Kentucky, but left the Wildcats after 2-1/2 seasons. After sitting out a year, he finished his eligibility at Louisville under coach Rick Pitino.
"It really saddens all of us at U of L to see a young man like Marvin lose his life at such a young age," Louisville coach Rick Pitino said in a statement. "Our deepest sympathies go out to the Stone family."
Stone's father, Marvin Stone Sr., died of a heart attack in 1999 at age 47. One of his four sisters, Ontina Stone Davila, died in 2001 during a heart operation. She was 32.
Stone was drafted in 2003 by the Dodge City Legend of the USBL as the 19th overall pick, but never played for the team.
After a stint in the Reebok Summer Pro League for the Washington Wizards, he went to Italy in September 2003 to play but was released after failing a physical. He signed and played with Paris Basket Racing two months later.
He continued to play overseas, counting Greece, Spain and Germany among his stops. He was with Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus until completing its most recent season, signed with Ittihad Jeddah for the playoffs and was only with the team a few days before his death.
Stone leaves behind a 5-year-old son, his mother Lois, and three sisters.
"For the Stones, there's been a lot of tragedy in a short amount of time," Stapler said. "(Lois) has had a lot to deal with."
- Ex-Cat Marvin Stone dies during game in Saudi Arabia
- Ex-Louisville Player Dead at 26
- Former Cat Marvin Stone Dies During Game In Saudi Arabia
- Former Mr. Basketball Marvin Stone dies
- Former Kentucky, Louisville Player Marvin Stone Dies In Saudi Arabia
- Former UK, U of L Basketball Player Dies In Saudi Arabia
- Former Wildcat Marvin Stone Dies
- Former Wildcat Marvin Stone dies
- Former Wildcat Marvin Stone Passes Away
- Gentle 'Tree' fell far too soon
- Heart woes common in Stone family
- Marvin Stone, 26, dies after overseas basketball game
- Marvin Stone collapses, dies in Saudi Arabia
- Marvin Stone dead at age 26
- Marvin Stone dies during pro basketball game in Saudia Arabia
- Marvin Stone, former Cardinal and Wildcat, dies
- Marvin Stone's family had history of heart problems
- Stone dies in overseas game
- Stone's family suffered from heart problems
- Teammate: American basketball player Marvin Stone died after collapsing in locker room
- US basketball player dies during Saudi game
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so maybe your family didn't get it exactly right this year…and you ended up returning some of your gifts? now you have some cash in your pocket that you need to spoil yourself with.
how about this amazing gold iPhone megaphone?! from anthropologie? it sure would look sweet sitting in your living room, don't you think?
or this set of these fancy cheese knives? you would hold on to those for years…

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The Elms
In 1996, a couple of brothers from New York, Christopher and Owen Thomas, formed a Christian pop/rock group they named Just Visiting. Owen Thomas did the vocals, guitar, piano, and songwriting while Christopher Thomas added drums, percussion, and vocals. The band's guitar-based sound has been compared to that of groups like the Foo Fighters, Oasis, and even the Beatles. In 1996, Just Visiting decided to turn their music from a pastime into a career. The band began to tour persistently, performing at shows and festivals all over the United States. The group recorded their first album that same year, Gardenshow. In 1998, a second album was completed, Just Visiting; both albums were done on independent record labels. "She Never Walked Away," "Don't Ever Let Me See You Cry," and "Cast a Stone" are some of the tracks on the albums. In 1999, the band changed its name from Just Visiting to the Elms. A few months later, the group signed with Sparrow Records. A self-titled EP (using the new name), The Elms, was released in 2000. One of the tunes on the EP, "Lifeboat," made it as a Top 13 hit nationwide. Over the years, the Elms have performed with many other Christian groups, including the Waiting, Seven Day Jesus, the O.C. Supertones, Big Tent Revival, Sixpence None the Richer, and Delirious? Other members of the Elms have been bassist Jeff Sutton, who added his talents for over two years before leaving; Malcolm McLaughlin, who left in 1999; guitarist James Thompson, who was with the group from 1997-2000; and Florida bass guitarist Matt Erickson, who joined in time to work with the Elms on a full-length album for Sparrow. That album was Big Surprise, a sweetly catchy affair that saw the group adding pop elements that had not previously come through in their sound. A 2002 tour with Peter Frampton and a new album, Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll, marked their next efforts. The group took a long hiatus from both touring and recording, returning in 2006 with Chess Hotel. ~ Charlotte Dillon


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Tom Lange Co. Inc. has promoted one of its vice presidents.
Becky Wilson, who had been assistant vice president of administration, is now vice president of operations, according to a news release from Springfield, Ill.-based Tom Lange.
Wilson, who joined Tom Lange in 1991, has served on the United Fresh Produce Association's Wholesaler-Distributor Board, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee and the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association's Produce Industry Leadership Program Class of 2006.
"The company is incredibly proud of Becky and her involvement in our industry, and we are excited that she is taking on this new role," Tom Lange's president, Greg Reinauer, said in the release. "She is a key member of our leadership team, and I look forward to her contributing to our success in new ways."


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THORNBURY Golf Centre is staging a wedding fair for the first time - complete with a "man creche" to occupy bridegrooms.
It will take place between 12pm and 4pm on Sunday, February 16.
While the brides-to-be peruse the public pay-and-play centre's Course View Suite, which is to be made-up in full wedding furnishings, their other-halves are invited to make use of the 25-bay covered and flood-lit driving range, or man creche, where complimentary golf balls will be supplied.
In the luxurious Course View Suite, events staff and in-house wedding co-ordinators from Thornbury – part of BGL Golf, the UK's leading golf course owner and operator – plus a variety of the Southwest's leading wedding specialists including photographers, jewellers and make-up artists, will be on hand to assist with any wedding-related queries.
Richard Dakin, Thornbury Golf Centre General Manager, said: "We are looking forward to welcoming guests and showcasing our facilities to those thinking of tying the knot this year.
"Any couples who find the man Creche useful for viewing the venue are more than welcome to make use of it during their wedding too."
The Course View Suite offers a spacious and elegant surrounding for any event and features its own bar and serving facilities, two private balconies, as well as boasting panoramic views of Thornbury's two parkland golf courses, the Severn Estuary and the distant Cotswold Hills.
Parking and entry is free on the day.
For more information visit www.thornburygc.co.uk or call 01454 281144.


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It's not very often that a book dedicated to the subject of menstruation gets published. So when I heard about the impending release of FLOW; the cultural story of menstruation back in November, I was pretty excited to get my hands on a copy.
At first glance, FLOW is quite the aesthetically pleasing little book, filled with images of vintage pad and tampon adverts and other "feminine health products" dating as far back as the late 1800s. Due to its visually compelling nature, FLOW would make the ideal coffee table book. And hey, aside from rinsing your menstrual cup in a public washroom, what better way to get the conversation about menstruation flowing (couldn't resist!) than to nonchalantly leave a book about its history lying about the house?
Few healthy bodily processes have had such an effed-up history as menstruation and this book covers a broad range of topics from the archaic "disease" Hysteria and the origins of the vibrator, to the medicalization of periods and the recent introduction of Menstrual Suppression drugs. I often hear women linking the origins of our collective shame surrounding menstruation to fem-care advertisers and the negative language used to hock their products. FLOW digs deeper into the sources of the menstrual taboo weaving a history that is biblical, medical, pre-historical, cultural, spiritual and political in scope. It's pretty engaging if you aren't already aware of the history of menstruation and even if you are, there are sure to be some surprising tidbits that leave you quietly scooping your jaw up off the floor.
If you're looking for a women's studies style academic analysis of the menstrual taboo then FLOW is not the book for you. The authors write in decidedly casual language, filled with sarcasm and snark. I must admit that despite the incredibly engaging subject matter, I did find the authors' tone to be just a bit too casual and at times grating. FLOW often assumes that the reader has little knowledge of the topics being discussed and despite the books' pro-menstruation stance, presumes that the reader would be uncomfortable with the idea of say, alternative products like the menstrual cup. After chapters explaining the detrimental language used by the fem-care industry and how it has contributed to general silence and embarrassment surrounding periods, you'd think the authors would be recommending reusable period products as a more body-positive way of dealing with menstruation. Instead alternative products are given a quick once-over then quickly filed away as impractical.Obviously I have just a slight bias in favour of alternative menstrual products, so I might have to let this one slide…
Despite my personal feelings on the writing style, I do feel that this book holds an important place in the canon of menstrual-themed literature (Menstrual Cannon! HA!). Here in Luna-land, we hear from women daily, who are severely mis-informed about their periods, clinging to myths about their bodies that should have been dispelled decades ago. Women who are afraid of coming into contact with their own menstrual flow, or their own vagina for that matter. It's perfectly understandable, I mean what girl hasn't heard some myth about her period in the formative stages of her menstrual life? Whether it comes from a family member, an advertiser or a friend, we've all heard them and without a friendly, knowledgeable voice to get the conversation started, the taboo is left to perpetuate itself and women are left in the dark about their cycles for yet another generation.
FLOW has this sisterly, accessible voice for women of all ages… now if only middle school girls were assigned to read FLOW in sex-ed class instead of plunking them down to watch "your changing body" or whatever the period movie du jour is.
One of my favorite parts in the book were the little snippets of womens' first period stories sprinkled throughout the margins. They presented a real range of experiences and feelings towards menstruation. On that note, we have 2 copies of the book to give away! To enter simply send us your first period story to firstname.lastname@example.com. Were you prepared for it? Did you expect it or did it take you by surprise? The winning stories will be featured on our blog in addition to receiving a copy of the book!
This contest is now closed.


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Double hinged bracelets are not as prevalent as the single hinged clamper bracelets. This bangle is quite intriguing and perhaps partially because it is less common, but also because of the wonderful warm golden colors throughout the marbled translucent plastic. The rich brown gives the bracelet a faux tortoiseshell appearance and then gradually fades to the yellow gold amber of apple juice. The double hinges are riveted in. The bangle bracelet is 5/8" wide. The inner area is actually oval (more like our wrist) instead of circular. The bracelet measures approximately 2 1/4" across the widest portion of the oval and up to about 2" from front to back. It is in Excellent Condition.
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This article was published 19/4/2013 (1586 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The University of Manitoba's Faculty of Architecture is hosting its Annual Year End Exhibition to show of its students works.
The exhibit includes student works from Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, and City Planning. The works include projects from the last year both on paper and in large models. The faculty promises a "visual extravaganza."
The exhibition with be in multiple buildings and on multiple evenings. The John A. Russell and Architecture 2 Buildings will host the event tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. till 11p.m., and on April 22-23 10a.m.-4p.m.
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During the Cattlemen's College at next week's Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, producers, veterinarians and first-responders will learn what it takes to plan and execute an effective response to emergencies such as traffic accidents involving cattle.
Over fifty million head of domestic and imported cattle and calves are marketed and transported for breeding, feeding, and slaughter in the United States each year. An estimated 400,000 head of livestock are on the road on any given day in the United States. As the number of livestock being transported via motor vehicle has increased, so has the number of accidents involving livestock. Currently in the United States, standard operating procedures for addressing accidents involving the transport of livestock do not exist.
The Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) developed a framework for local emergency responders and law enforcement to more appropriately address accidents involving cattle transport vehicles. The Plan includes standardized procedures, suggestions and materials for dispatchers and first responders in the areas of call assessment, scene arrival and assessment, scene containment and security, extraction of cattle from the trailer, relocation of cattle involved in the accident, mortality disposal, securing the wrecked transport vehicle (if needed), humane euthanasia of cattle, and debriefing.
The Bovine Emergency Response course at Cattlemen's College will provide agricultural and traditional responders with an introduction, some performance skills and understanding relative to some of the unique situations motor vehicle incidents with bovines can present.
At the conclusion of the training the first responder will be able to:
- Recognize some of the unique features of incidents where bovine or large animals are involved.
- Recognizing hazards associated with incidents involving bovines and other large animals.
- Understand biosecurity issues associated with livestock (zoonotic disease, Foreign Animal Disease (FAD), etc.)
- Demonstrate understanding of animal behavior, animal care and welfare and animal handling techniques for bovines and other large animals.
- Describe the various methods of proper animal restraint and humane euthanasia that may be used in emergencies involving bovines or other large animals.
- Develop skills in creating containment strategies using existing structures, gates, panels etc. to restrict movement of cattle for triage, controlling loose animals, etc.
- Extrication of live animals/mortality from damaged transporter.
- Describe proper handling of mortality at scene and after.
- Enhance understanding of descriptive terms relative to bovine livestock.
- Understand the importance of debriefing following an incident involving bovines or other large animals.
The session will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 7:45 am to 5:00 pm at the Gaylord Opryland Conference Center, Ryman Ballroom (Level 0, Lower Level). A $50 registration fee covers a manual, certificate for successful completion of the coursework and lunch. Online registration is available through January 31.
For more information, contact David J. Workman with West Virginia Extension Service, at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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New summer carry
I generally carry a pocket gun, lately my Sig P238. I really didn't have anything that was small & light but with a bit more punch - but I fixed that problem last evening. It's a Kahr P9 (with night sights) and it makes a nice upgrade when the pocket gun isn't necessary. During the week (I work on a military post), I keep the pocket gun in the truck and can arm myself quickly when I leave post. On the weekends when I can dress around my carry gun is when I'll pack the Kahr. I've owned a number of them and they certainly fill a niche in the market. This one is currently loaded with Golden Sabres...
Geez... if I only had a nickel for every time you buy, sell, or trade.
Nice and congrats. I like those, they're slim and would seem to be easy to carry.
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Hey guys, life is all about experiences - how can you know if you really like something unless you own it for a while. I had one and missed is - so I got another one...
I like it! I've been wanting to try out the KAHR's, but are they really worth the $$$$$?
It looks nice! Can we get a side by side pic with another pistol for size comparison, please kind sir?
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Here's a pic of the P9 sitting next to an XD9 Service model. It's about an inch shorter in length & height - and considerably thinner. Kahr's claim to fame is thin - and they are with no protruding controls at all. The trigger is like a very smooth and very light S&W K-frame revolver in DA pull. In length & width it's about the same size as an XD9 subcompact - but nowhere near as "chunky". To be fair, remember the Kahr is a single stack with 7-8 in the mag where the XD9 SC is double stack and has 13 in the mag. As far as worth it - I only have about $75 more in this one than I have in the XD and it came with a nice leather IWB holster and night sights...
Very cool! Thin would be a useful feature.
Nice color on the XD. :)
Nice Kahr. You'll almost forget it's there.
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The Central Valley has a mighty secret: There is a wealth of culture among the residents of this region that only a select few truly appreciate.
But founding faculty member
Jan Goggans and Deputy University Librarian Donald Barclay aim to change that. The two have partnered to organize and host
Celebrating the Central Valley,a series of special events that highlight the rich history of the region, particularly during the dust bowl era.
It was the most dramatic time in Central Valley history; we have never gone back to what we were before, Goggans pointed out.
A treasured component of the event is Okie Poet Laureate: Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel, which features artifacts donated to the
UC Merced Libraryby her literary estate last year.
If John Steinbeck is the male voice of the dust bowl, then Wilma McDaniel is the female voice, telling the stories of women in the dust bowl. I think everyone can appreciate and recognize her characters and what she writes about, Goggans said.
McDaniel wrote prolifically, with an honest, open, poignant and entertaining hand. Her notes, diaries, and drawings reveal much about her life, her perspective, and her thoughts about the struggles and triumphs of the everyday, working class people around her. They award the reader an intelligent, contemporary and witty insight into the unique culture of the Central Valley.
Class of 2009alumna
Kacy Marumecarefully selected each of the pieces shared in the exhibit, which is displayed on the second floor of the library through Dec. 19. As the former student curator of the McDaniel literary estate, Marume wrote her thesis on McDaniel and spent her senior year organizing, categorizing and taking inventory of the extensive collection.
I was reading her diaries and her unpublished works, and really got to know Wilma on a different level – even from a lot of people who knew her when she was alive, Marume said. I felt like my connection with the Valley grew, and my understanding of the Okie culture in particular, and how that legacy is still very apparent in the Central Valley. She saw herself as the representative of this culture, this group of people. She reclaimed the word Okie' and wanted it used.
Marume will open for acclaimed writer Gerald Haslam, who many call Mr. Central Valley, when he shares his extensive knowledge and appreciation for McDaniel in Room 355 of the UC Merced Library at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Attendees are invited to stick around for a reception afterward, when they can speak with both Haslam and Marume about McDaniel and the exhibit.
To further celebrate the region, Okie Poet Laureate is joined by an art exhibit that includes visual depictions of poverty and homelessness in the valley. From Hobos to Street People: Artists Responses to Homelessness from the New Deal to Present provides a wider backdrop for McDaniel's poetry, notes and drawings, and lends a broader understanding of the context of her work.
An Artist and the Land: Stephen Johnson and the Great Central Valleyfeatures the photographer himself conducting a walking tour of the exhibits that include his own works from The Great Central Valley by Gerald Haslam at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. As an additional treat, hell make himself available to speak with attendees at a reception after the tour and talk.
Goggans and Barclay have also planned six informal brown bag talks on campus this fall with dates and topics to be announced.


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TWO people were taken to hospital with suspected whiplash following a two-car crash on the M53.
Firefighters were called to the northbound carriageway just north of Junction 3 on Wednesday afternoon. One of the vehicles was on its roof.
A 60-year-old man and 57-year-old woman from the vehicle were transported to Arrowe Park Hospital suffering suspected whiplash.
A male driver from the second vehicle was also taken to Arrowe Park Hospital suffering suspected whiplash.
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Gave birth to her third son, Salvador Daniel Maida, on June 28, the music star was quick to share details and pictures of her newborn baby.
Announced her third pregnancy and the sex of the forthcoming baby way back in January, it was not until last Saturday, June 28 that Chantal Kreviazuk gave birth to her third son. And she was quick to share the good news to the fans, made public some of her baby's pics in a posting to the Celebrity Baby Blog.
The newborn baby boy was named Salvador Daniel Maida. He was born at 4:48 A.M.
Salvador is the third son for Kreviazuk and her husband Raine Maida, Our Lady Peace lead singer. Their two other sons are Rowan Michael, born in January 2004 and Lucca Jon, born in June 2005.
Kreviazuk has promised the Celebrity Baby Blog more details about Salvador after she has some rest.
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Abba Eban, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Philip Bernstein, of New York, executive director of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, received honorary degrees here today at the 50th anniversary convocation of Western Reserve University.
Mr. Eban, who delivered the convocation address, was given the degree of doctor of humane letters. Mr. Bernstein received the degree of doctor of laws. He had received his master's degree in social work at Western Reserve University's School of Applied Social Science in 1934.


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Michael Jordan has never been known to "speak out against the issues" and has been criticized heavily for it. But with fellow NBA team owner Donald Sterling in hot water over racist comments he made against blacks and Hispanics, all eyes have been on the NBA legend. Well, MJ has spoken.
In a statement made earlier today, the Bobcats owner and former Chicago Bull expressed disgust and outrage over Sterling's comments:
"I look at this from two perspectives — as a current owner and a former player. As an owner, I'm obviously disgusted that a fellow team owner could hold such sickening and offensive views. I'm confident that (NBA commissioner) Adam Silver will make a full investigation and take appropriate action quickly. As a former player, I'm completely outraged. There is no room in the NBA — or anywhere else — for the kind of racism and hatred that Mr. Sterling allegedly expressed. I am appalled that this type of ignorance still exists within our country and at the highest levels of our sport. In a league where the majority of players are African-American, we cannot and must not tolerate discrimination at any level."
An extended version of the audio heard yesterday was also released this morning, and it's filled with even more racist and ignorant comments.
Previously: LeBron James Stares Down Michael Jordan On Breakaway Dunk | Clippers Donald Sterling: Once A Racist, Always A Racist


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I would like to improve our understanding of the uncertainty in regional climate sensitivity using CMIP monthly-mean surface air-temperature output. Traditionally, the uncertainty in global mean warming to a CO2-doubling has been characterized as 1.5 to 4.5 °C. What is the uncertainty in regional mean warming? I propose to address this question using CMIP monthly mean surface air temperature results. To separate global uncertainties in climate sensitivity from regional, at each time period I will divide the regional change in surface air temperature by the global mean change, thus expressing regional climate sensitivity as a fraction of the global climate sensitivity. I intend to
I will also estimate from top of atmosphere fluxes the partial derivatives dFlongwave / dT, dFlongwave / dln(pCO2) and dFshortwave / dT, where T is surface temperature, and from these try to estimate climate sensitivity. For this purpose I will need only annual and global mean longwave and shortwave fluxes, pCO2, and surface temperatures.


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All you vacationers hitting the friendly skies — don't put up with stiff muscles and your backside falling asleep in your seat. When the flight attendants say it's safe to move about the cabin, take advantage! Here are some stretches you can do while sitting down, and some you can do in the aisle. Don't worry about looking silly because you'll never see any of these people again!
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C'mon CLE, let's fill those seats!
Our team is knocking on the door of the playoffs and they need us to keep them going. There are six home games left in the regular season. This is our opportunity to show our love for Our Town and Our Tribe.
- Thursday, September 19th // 7:05 vs Astros
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- Sunday, September 22nd // 1:05 vs Astros (KeyBank Kids Fun Day)
- Tuesday, September 24th // 7:05 vs White Sox
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The fire started Tuesday night and the utility company said it cut power to its customers in the 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue area as a precaution. Many businesses in the area have been forced to closed.
DTE said it is expecting to have at least 6,500 customers back up by the end of Wednesday and the rest on Thursday.
"It's really hot," said Jamie Bliss, a resident impacted by the power outage. "We haven't opened our refrigerator because we're trying to keep it cool in there, trying to keep our food good."
The National Shrine of the Little Flower held two morning masses in candle light this morning, and sent the staff home after services.
"The rectory is hot and muggy and sticky so we sent the staff home. They can't do anything on the computers and the telephone system doesn't work," said Monsignor William Easton.
The Royal Oak school district also is closed.
Some residents even hooked up their neighbor's home to generators to keep some of the power going.
DTE said it hadn't exactly pinpointed the cause of the fire but said excessive heat may have contributed to an equipment malfunction, which sparked the fire.
Be sure to stay on top of the outages by referencing DTE's outage map.
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The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Dist. 877 School Board heard an update about the levy process and dates for approval.
The levy process for the 2012 payable 2013 levy cycle remains largely the same as it was for last year.
The district must adopt the proposed levy by Sept. 30. It will be on the board's agenda for approval at the Sept. 24 board meeting. The district also needs to notify both county auditors of the date for our Truth in Taxation hearing, which will be at the Dec. 10 board meeting.
Director of Finance and Operations Gary Kawlewski shared a couple of factors that are unique this year that will affect the district's levy. One, the refunding of the bonds that was done this past winter will reduce the amount of debt service levy that is required. The timing of the refunding was done to offset the new tax impact from the Alternative Facilities project that we will be completing next spring and summer that will be added to this year's levy.
Additionally, due to some contract changes that were negotiated this past year, the district will now be able to qualify for annual OPEB levy (also known as Pay As You Go) that will bring in additional levy authority to help offset the costs of OPEB. The board will be asked to approve the "maximum" levy in September as has been the past practice. This allows the final levy corrections to be made by the Minnesota Department of Education that may not be done in time to approve the levy Sept. 24.
In place again for this year is the Legislative removal of the $390 state paid Market Value credit. Kawlewski mentioned in the past, each homeowner received up to this amount off their taxes dependent on the value of their home. This change in removing the credit was in effect for the first time with taxes payable in 2012. In replacement, the legislature implemented a mechanism that reduces the taxable market value of each property to attempt to offset the loss of the credit. The intent was to be cost neutral to the homeowner in the end.
Kawlewski said he hoped the Truth in Taxation notices would lend themselves to more consistency and comparability this year with the second year of the program.
In other action, the board:
APPROVED a resolution accepting members of the Mississippi 8 Conference (beginning with the 2013-14 school year). Beginning in the 2013-14 school year, Chisago Lakes, North Branch, Princeton and St. Francis will be added to the Mississippi 8 Conference. This will make a total of 10 schools in the conference (currently there are six districts in the conference—Big Lake, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, Cambridge-Isanti, Monticello, Rogers and St. Michael-Albertville).


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Perth will need twice as many new railcars to meet the demand of commuters, according to the state opposition.
The Government's $56million plan to bring in 15 new railcars by the end of next year is 'too little, too late'.
Transport Minister, Troy Buswell, says the carriages will bring the total railcar investment to $243 million dollars and suggests it is likely to be funded by borrowings.
Mr Buswell says Perth's population growth has prompted the funding allocation.
"Generally, major capital purchases by the Public Transport Authority, like railcars, are paid for with borrowed money," Mr Buswell said.
"We think it's important that we borrow funds for purposes like this to make sure that we can grow the capacity of our rail network," Mr Buswell said.
But the opposition's transport spokesman, Ken Travers, says the funding allocation is not enough.
"Passenger growth has been double what was predicted and that's why we actually needed to hear from the Minister today that he was ordering 30 new railcars not 15," he said.
"Perth passengers are still going to be packed into trains like sardines."


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