Graduate transfers Damion Lee (17.3) and Trey Lewis have combined for almost 32 points per game in the backcourt with sophomore guard Quentin Snider averaging 10 points.
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Osweiler will make his sixth straight start for the Broncos (10-4) when they host the Cincinnati Bengals (11-3) Monday night. A win will give the Bengals a first round bye. “I’m going to have him working inside because I think that’s what’s best”.
The University of Kentucky Wildcats allayed fans’ fears on Saturday, taking down in-state rival Louisville in a nail-biter at Rupp Arena after a couple of early season stumbles.
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“The first half, we gave up a lot of baskets, a lot of offensive rebounds, a lot of 3s”, Lee said.
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The New England Patriots took care of business at Gillette Stadium Sunday afternoon with a 33-16 win over the Tennessee Titans. The quarterback said that his right knee was twisted during a sack by linebacker Jamie Collins. “That’s all I have to say”.
Sometimes, the best measure of a team is whether or not they’re able to beat quality opponents without playing their best. We came back. We fought back.
Louisville (11-1, 16th) sees this game as a chance to substantiate their season unlike the Wildcats who are trying to find an identity. Thus far, Louisville has been seriously tested only once – against Michigan State – a test they did well on but did not pass. Kentucky, however, can claim a few additional tests – one against a solid Duke team – which they passed with flying colors. (It) cleared their minds.Alex Poythress scored 14 points for Kentucky.
Freshman Isaiah Briscoe injured an ankle during pregame warmups.
Calipari built his path toward the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame primarily with an uncommon understanding of how to get players to play together, to play well and to play well together. So I’m willing to cut him some slack, and so are most of my peers. I really do believe having Christmas off for these guys was great. Hawkins hit two foul shots with 1:57 to go to keep the lead at 75-70, UK’s last score of the contest. But The Wildcats finished the half with a 14-2 run, which included a three pointer by Louisville’s Derek Willis, and led 44-36 at the half.
To honor Cal, Kentucky Wildcats TV made a nice tribute video that briefly goes through his time in Lexington, which has truly been a special period.
-There is an old urban legend that Louisville head coach Rick Pitino once coached at Kentucky, but historians have yet to confirm or deny this tale.
Kentucky’s victory was an encouraging way to end an up-and-down non-conference season. That’s very important, because you’ve always got someone to go to.
A fan posted a fuzzy video after the game of Pitino making a gesture toward the crowd as he headed toward the locker room.
A Cardinals spokesman told the Associated Press that Pitino’s gesture was meant to signify that, “We’re No. 1”.
Kentucky coach John Calipari was thinking about what was being concocted down at the other bench when Louisville called timeout with 13 seconds remaining in their game Saturday afternoon at Rupp Arena.
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“Our confidence is pretty high”, said Louisville coach Rick Pitino, comparing his team’s docket to the alternative of a tougher schedule with such a young team. His overall NCAA tourney record at United Kingdom was 22-5. Lee’s rushed 3-pointer ended as an air ball, and Kentucky celebrated a 75-73 victory.
