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November 2003 WildcatZone.Com News Archive
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(11-30-03)
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- UK falls flat in second half against Vols
Tennessee did all it could do Saturday, but it probably wasn't enough to land the Volunteers in the Southeastern Conference title game.
- One final close-but-no-cigar for UK
The University of Kentucky's football players, especially the seniors, thought this Tennessee game might be
- Abney gets historic yard, finishes game in cast By the second half of the University of Kentucky's 20-7 season-ending loss to Tennessee yesterday, Derek Abney had a
walking cast on his injured left foot and gingerly made his way along the sideline.
- So close, yet so far away
UK seniors' last game typical of their turbulent careers It ended in a familiar place. For the signature players from this senior class -- Jared Lorenzen and Derek Abney; Antonio Hall and Jeremy Caudill ...
- FITTING FINALE
The Kentucky football team developed a dual personality during the 2003 season. The positive aspect? The Cats rarely get run off the field. And thanks usually to a valiant effort by the defense, they enter the fourth quarter with a chance to win.
- Brooks knows what he got himself into
They said Rich Brooks was too old. They said he was unwise to the wicked ways of the Southeastern Conference. They said he had been gone too long from the game. They said he wasn't a good fit.
- Brooks officially confused by calls against Cats
Kentucky Coach Rich Brooks was told there would be days like this. Brooks made it known that he was upset with quite a few calls during yesterday's 20-7 loss to Tennessee.
- BY THE NUMBERS
Tennessee 0 3 7 10--20 Kentucky 7 0 0 0-- 7 First quarter Arliss Beach 1 run (Taylor Begley kick), 2:24. Second quarter - James Wilhoit 33 FG, 1:24.
- Things could get even more frustrating for UK There were about 14 minutes to play in your basic University of Kentucky football loss to Tennessee, and it had long been apparent
the Wildcats were not going to score another touchdown until Sept.4, 2004.
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(11-29-03)
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- Vol's Dominating D Overcomes Cats
Kentucky senior Derek Abney returned a first-quarter punt 33 yards, making him the first player in NCAA Division I-A history to record at least 2,000 receiving yards, 2,000 kickoff return yards and 1,000 punt return yards in his career.
- Kentucky vs. Tennessee Post-Game Quotes Head Coach Rich Brooks On injuries… “It was a tough game for us. Physically, we were in the worst shape we’ve been in
going into a game, with Antonio (Hall) being out already and (Derek) Abney really playing on guts alone.
- Lorenzen has had a big career
You only think you know who Jared Lorenzen is.
- Banged-up UK still hopes to end year on high note
For the final time in 2003, the University of Kentucky's football players gathered tightly in the middle of the practice field Thursday and shouted, "Beat Tennessee." It's a post-practice ritual for the Wildcats, who substitute the name of the opponent each week.
- Cats due to catch a good break A LITTLE BIT OF LUCK COULD GO A LONG WAY
AGAINST VOLS
Jared Lorenzen doesn't know if he believes in football gods or not. But if there is some heavenly gridiron force up above, he feels the University of Kentucky football team is in for some good fortune this afternoon.
- Peeling the 0range
games within the game Breaking down the Kentucky-Tennessee matchups Rarely can an underdog win without forcing turnovers, something the Kentucky defense has failed to do the past two games. Tennessee quarterback Casey Clausen and the Volunteers' passing
game is clicking on all cylinders, and while the running game hasn't gone as well as expected this year, UT still has a talented stable of backs and a veteran offensive line. If the Cats don't force Tennessee into a mistake or two, the defense could...
- 'Sweet Pea' says he'll be back
This afternoon marks the final home game for UK's 16 seniors, but could it also be the last Commonwealth Stadium appearance for junior defensive end Vincent "Sweet Pea" Burns?
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- Joe Crawford attends UK-Tenn Tech game Among those in attendance last night was high school recruit Joe Crawford. Crawford, who took his official visit to UK during
Midnight Madness weekend in October, sat with his parents and two brothers in the front row behind one of the baskets.
- Fitch on fire as Wildcats romp 108-81
Guard scores 36 in victory over Tennessee Tech
- Fitch fixes shot and scores 36 Gerald Fitch was so disgusted with his shot in the University of Kentucky's season-opening game against Winthrop, his only explanation was
that it was "broke."
- FITCH FRY His stroke was broke a week ago. Gerald Fitch (a.k.a. Mr. Fixit) not only solved the problem,
he made his shooting touch better than ever last night.
- UK 108, Tennessee Tech 81
- A FAMILIAR FEELING Sutton's return to Rupp 'a semi-happy homecoming'
Mike Sutton knew Rupp Arena from both sides. He sat on the visitors' bench for two years, the loyal assistant to Georgia's Tubby Smith. For five years, he sat on the home bench, the loyal assistant to Kentucky's Tubby Smith.
- BARBOUR STRUGGLES IN HIS DEBUT
Although Kentucky never trailed, and won by 27 points, the victory over Tennessee Tech last night was not without an anxious moment.
- Wildcats ride hot shooting past Dukes
SeSe Helm tied a career high with 26 points and freshman Angela Phillips added a career-high 19 to lead the Kentucky women's basketball team past Duquesne 90-83 in the first round of the Odwalla Classic in San Francisco yesterday.
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(11-28-03)
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Fitch's 36 Points Propel Cats Past Tennessee Tech Gerald Fitch poured in a career-high 36 points and
Kentucky's starters fueled a 26-4 run to lead the 10th-ranked Cats past Tennessee Tech 108-81 Friday night. Kentucky Takes First Game of Odwalla Classic SeSe Helm tied a career-high 26 points and freshman Angela
Phillips added a career-high 19 points to lead the Kentucky women’s basketball team over Duquesne 90-83 in the first round of the odwalla Classic in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday Sutton Brings Tennessee Tech to Take on Cats Kentucky will look for its first 2-0 start since the 1999-00
season as former UK assistant Mike Sutton brings his Tennessee Tech squad to Lexington on Friday for a post-Turkey Day battle in Rupp Arena. Barbour's last chance to sparkle starts now As University of Kentucky guard Cliff Hawkins walked to the locker room after last Friday's
season-opening basketball victory over Winthrop, Antwain Barbour skipped up beside him. 'Cats unhappy with 24 turnovers Following Kentucky's victory against Winthrop last Friday, Wildcats head coach Tubby Smith popped in a
video tape and had each of his players study how the team racked up 24 turnovers, two more than the most they had last season. UK will face mirror image Kentucky forward Chuck Hayes said the Wildcats' matchup with Tennessee Tech today will bear an eerie resemblance to a typical practice. Tech coach was with 'Cats For 40 minutes, Tennessee Tech head coach Mike Sutton will be the enemy and he
knows it. Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech PROBABLE STARTERS Careless Cats look to reduce turnovers
AFTER 24 MISCUES IN OPENER, UK TO TAKE TECH SERIOUSLY Kentucky's 24 turnovers against Winthrop were more than a UK team has committed in almost three years and the fourth-highest total in Tubby Smith's seven seasons as coach. Big money can make up for big loss Even if Kentucky wins by a large margin,
Tennessee Tech can look at tonight's game as almost ideal. That's because it's a "guarantee game," in which a lesser opponent agrees to take a beating in exchange for a lucrative fee. LINEUPS, STATISTICS Tennessee Tech Probable starters No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
22 Milone Clark F 6-4 185 So. 34 Willie Jenkins F 6-6 210 Jr. 13 Rusty Strange C 6-9 240 Sr. Cats face Duquesne today in first trip to San Francisco The Kentucky women's
basketball team will spend the weekend in San Francisco for the Odwalla Classic. UK faces Duquesne in the first round at 9 tonight.
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(11-27-03)
Football
Wildcats invited to All-Star game
Four Kentucky players have been invited to play for their former coach, Guy Morriss, in the Blue-Gray All-Star Football Classic on Christmas Day.
On the wing with a prayer With just a slim chance to get home, a Lexington man
found a new reason to give thanks
UK's Hall will miss last game of career LINEMAN HAD STARTED 45 STRAIGHT GAMES
Kentucky offensive lineman Antonio Hall will miss the final game of his UK career Saturday against Tennessee because of lingering effects from a concussion he suffered last week against Georgia.
Father: Brohm has 'definite interest' in UK Apparently the Wildcats aren't out of the Brian Brohm sweepstakes just
yet. Brohm, the 6-foot-4, 200-pound quarterback from Trinity who is widely regarded as the nation's top quarterback prospect, will make an official visit to UK this weekend for the Tennessee game, his father, Oscar, confirmed yesterday.
Big Kat wishing for a big day against Vols It would almost be too good of a story if it were true, but Kentucky guard Sylvester "Big Kat" Miller didn't receive his nickname while
playing football for the Wildcats.
Wildcat finds calling at center Nick Seitze has played a little bit of everything during his football career - defensive tackle, guard, linebacker, tight end, defensive end,
fullback, offensive tackle and even a little quarterback.
You can always lend a helping hand' You can find Kentucky Wildcats sophomore Antoine Huffman on the football field at cornerback and nickelback. But that's just on the football field.
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(11-25-03)
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(11-24-03)
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UK Women Play Host To No. 13 North Carolina At Rupp Arena The Kentucky women's basketball
team will play host to No. 14/13 North Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. in Rupp Arena. Tickets are available at ukathletics.com or by calling the UK ticket office at 859-257-1818 or 800-928-CATS. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for senior citizens and children ages 18 and under. UK students,
faculty and staff are admitted free with valid ID. SeSe Helm Named SEC Player of the Week Senior center SeSe Helm was named the Southeastern Conference Player of
the Week for her back-to-back 20-point performances and a combined 19 rebounds in Kentucky's first two games. UK women top Northwestern 67-60 The University of Kentucky women's basketball team overcame a 13-point first-half deficit to defeat visiting
Northwestern 67-60 yesterday. Stockton, Moss earn more playing time Ravi Moss and Brandon Stockton have been working hard, and payday finally came Friday night. They surely
hope it isn't the last one. UK wins battle of Wildcats As SeSe Helm sees it, the Kentucky women are
creatures of habits. Bad habits. Like getting lazy in transition, turning the ball over, falling behind early and letting it slip away at the end. NAME mi fg-a 3-pt ft-a rb a pf tp NORTHWESTERN (60) Okonkwo 26 5-7 1-1
5-6 7 0 5 16 Zylstra 20 1-1 1-1 0-0 1 0 2 3 Kwasinski 35 4-11 1-3 0-0 10 5 2 9 McComb 35 5-12 1-5 3-6 2 2 3 14 Cats have new moniker in mind In the early days of coaches like Debbie Yow,
Terry Hall and Sharon Fanning, they were called the "Lady Kats." Former coach Bernadette Mattox didn't like the potentially sexist separation and asked that her women's team just be called the "Wildcats."
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(11-23-03)
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Kentucky vs. Northwestern Post-Game Quotes Coach Mickie DeMoss “I thought we really fought hard after we got down 13 (points). We didn’t
fold, we fought hard and came back. We made a good run at them and extended the lead in the second half. I don’t know if we got a little relaxed, but that team did not go away. We made some mistakes defensively and put them at the line too much at the end. Overall, I was proud of what we did and how we
fought back. We found a way to win. I’m not sure that our wins are going to be real pretty, but I’ll take them. I’m real happy for this team.” Kentucky Wins the Battle of the Wildcats The University of Kentucky women’s basketball
team overcame a 13-point deficit in the first half to defeat Big 10 opponent Northwestern, 67-60, Sunday in Memorial Coliseum. With their second win in three days, the Cats move to 2-0 on the season. pressure point Defensive-minded Hawkins out to
prove he's one of game's elite
Here's a scary thought: Cliff Hawkins, who practically smolders with intensity, now has a chip on his muscular shoulders. After accepting the justice of a reserve role for Kentucky last season, he intends to show the Dick Vitales of the world that he should be considered among the college game's elite
point guards. uk left off list of dynasties Kentucky can tout college basketball's
winningest program. Its total victories and winning percentage are unsurpassed. But as a dynasty, UK basketball did not even rate among college sports' top 12 in a list compiled by Sports Illustrated On Campus. Grandson treats 87-year-old to first Kentucky game
ARTHENA WEAVER LONG HAD WANTED TO SEE RUPP ARENA Rupp Arena made a big first impression on Arthena Weaver, who attended her first Kentucky basketball game at age 87 Friday. "It's grand," she said before UK played Winthrop. "I've wanted to see
it for a long time. My husband and I didn't get out much. My grandson is the cause of this." Cats' celebration sweet, short A first win for the new coach was nice and all,
but Kentucky center SeSe Helm was ready to put it behind her about 15 minutes after the game.
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(11-22-03)
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Wildcats win with tough defense The University of Kentucky men's basketball team will have a week to watch
film and evaluate what it needs to work on before its next game. Defense shows midseason form in opening game New season. New team. Same winning formula. Defense carries Wildcats to win The coach knew what to expect. So in an attempt to simulate Kentucky's defensive pressure, Winthrop coach Gregg Marshall asked
his offense to practice against six defenders prior to Friday's game against the No. 10-ranked Wildcats. Azubuike credits faith for strength When sophomore guard Kelenna makes his first career start tonight against Winthrop, he’ll put away a summer of distraction. Daniels scores 15 to lead Kentucky Kentucky's defense is in good shape, it's the offense that needs some fine-tuning. Cats stifle Winthrop 65-44 The University of Kentucky men's basketball team opened the 2003-04 season the way it
played most of last season. Helm's 20 propel UK to opening win, 79-59 Senior center SeSe Helm had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the University of Kentucky women's
basketball team to a 79-59 victory over Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne in the season opener for both last night in Memorial Coliseum. OPEN AND SHUT
Opening games often are
not works of art. Kentucky's 65-44 victory over Winthrop last night was not artistic basketball. But neither was it as unsightly as this week's Michael Jackson mug shot. Speaking of Jacko, UK's defense put Winthrop's offense in, if not Neverland, then Seldomland. Few worries after 1 game
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century of Kentucky basketball: Winning, Rupp, championships, cheating and point-shaving, more Rupp, winning, some racism, still Rupp, winning, integration, Joe B., championship, Sutton, winning, more cheating, Pitino, resurrection, Duke game, championship, Tubby, championship, winning and more
winning. STOCKTON, HAWKINS SHARE BACKCOURT
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beating Winthrop last night, Kentucky downsized even its own intention of using a small lineup this season. The Cats tried a backcourt of 6-foot-1 Cliff Hawkins and 5-7 Brandon Stockton. They saw their time together as an experiment born in the assurance of an opening-game victory. Each pronounced it a
successful, even if confusing, effort. Winthrop-Kentucky box score Crowd 'wows' players, proves coach's theory
Some strange things happened in Memorial Coliseum last night. Fans actually had to say "excuse me" to get past other fans to find their seats.
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(11-21-03)
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- Wildcats Whip Winthrop 65-44 Erik Daniels scored 15 points and No. 10 Kentucky opened the second half with a 16-3 run for a 65-44
victory over Winthrop on Friday in the season opener for both teams
- Kentucky vs. Winthrop Post-Game Quotes Head Coach Tubby Smith “I want to compliment Winthrop because I was very impressed with their tenaciousness, their
toughness and aggressiveness. They are going to win a lot of games. I have always been impressed with Greg Marshall’s teams. They execute extremely well at both ends. We have an athletic team and an experienced team, and if we don’t come up with a great defensive effort tonight, they come away with a
win.”
- Kentucky 65, Winthrop 44 - Men's Basketball Box Score
- Lady Cats Defeat IPFW In Season-Opener Senior center SeSe Helm earned her ninth career
double-double and helped Mickie DeMoss earn her first win as the head coach at Kentucky as the Wildcats downed IPFW, 79-59, on Friday in Memorial Coliseum.
Kentucky vs. IPFW Post-Game Quotes
UK Head Coach Mickie DeMoss
"I thought we executed well at times. We got some really good looks at the basket, but we didn't knock down some of our shots that I think we're capable of making. We played hard and forced them into a few turnovers, especially in the first half. I was real proud of the way we played. I
thought we played hard and executed for the most part." - Kentucky 79, IPFW 59 - Women's Basketball Box Score
- Great expectations for UK Women Kentuckians have been known to celebrate the Oaks almost as much as the Derby.
- ANTE UP If people were cards, new Kentucky coach Mickie DeMoss could be the joker.
- Playing big boys a financial windfall for Winthrop It's not self-sacrifice when a smaller school such as Winthrop travels to play at
a larger school such as the University of Kentucky.
- Fitch assuming new role -- team leader During his Kentucky career, Gerald Fitch has overcome the death of family members, multiple suspensions, a magical season ending in disappointment and missing
a chance to possibly represent his country in international competition.
- Guard's mind in 7-1 body No matter how much University of Kentucky head coach Tubby Smith wants freshman center Lukasz Obrzut to play
more like Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal and less like Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, there are times Obrzut longs for the days when he was still allowed to step out and shoot three-pointers.
- Ailing father puts basketball in its place for Kentucky's Azubuike Kelenna Azubuike thought his life was just
about as close to perfect as you could get.
- Cats ready to gallop out of gate The No.11-ranked Wildcats were about a third of the way into their schedule last season before they hit
stride.
- Hayes epitomizes the good in hoops From the Mississippi River flood plains in the west to the craggy hollers in the east, the commonwealth will emotionally wed
itself to the University of Kentucky basketball team.
- Kentucky vs. Winthrop TONIGHT'S PROBABLE STARTERS
- Kentucky up for encore
Hungry
Cats seek 'even better year' The glow of last season's historic achievement officially gives way to a sobering reality for Kentucky's basketball program: What have you done for us lately?
- UK stealing the spotlight
Just when we get to the best part of the
high school football playoffs, a Big Blue Orb moves in to eclipse Friday night lights. The University of Kentucky men's basketball team plays tonight and next Friday night, relegating the football quarterfinals and semifinals to "other sports news" among much of the media.
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(11-20-03)
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Big Blue Thoughts with Mitch Barnhart
November and December are two of the busiest months in a collegiate athletic department. All of the fall sports are winding down while the winter programs are getting started. This makes for exciting (and challenging) days.
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Kentucky's Mitch Barnhart to Speak with UGA Students on Friday
Mitch Barnhart, the Director of Athletics at the University of Kentucky, will speak to Georgia's graduate and undergraduate sport management students on Fri., Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. in the Rankin M. Smith, Sr. Student-Athlete Academic Center.
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(11-19-03)
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