As I tweeted during the game, I was next to the UK cheerleaders. It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. That tweet was re-tweeted last night by one of the UK cheerleaders. This 50+ year old man felt like quite the stalker when she did that, but it didn't keep me from snapping photos of them.
OK, so this one is not a UK cheerleader. It was one of the two Duke fans that were in the "premium seating." I don't want to be ugly, but golly.... Attachment 1060
I know many of you see UK all the time in person, and see how hard Calipari works. It was a pleasure for me to see UK early in he season, as I typically catch them midseason and late season, so this was a rare treat.
He gave Poythress and Archie a lot of instruction during the game, while they were on the court, and on the sidelines. He is really a teaching coach, much moreso than almost anyone outside Kentucky thinks.
Loved the dunk. Did not get a good pic of it, but should've. I'm terrible (I told Larry's good friend Joe at the game that I am FAR too much of a fan to be a photographer. I almost always watch the play, rather than take pictures. You guys that do the real photography amaze me.)
He's not quite at Alex Poythress' level. I was on UK's offensive side in the 2nd half, on the side of the right side of the court where Poythress often set up. He looks so smooth taking a jumper, but his elevation is amazing. That one rebound in the 2nd half that everybody talked about was jaw dropping. His form looks so good. I hope he plays at least at this effort the rest of the season; if he does, good things will happen.
This will sound funny, but I enjoyed watching Duke play. They played a pure basketball game; one that Kentucky will do later in the season, and with more talent. Coach Mike Krzyzewski is a legend, and has taught his team well.
Seth Curry and Mason Plumlee got all the Duke accolades last night, and they deserved them--but Kelly was the guy who shut down Kyle Wiltjer and probably deserved more credit.
I'm like Calipari--it is a November team, but I like my team. Was fun to watch Cal talk about them postgame. You could tell he was not upset about the "learning experience."
It was a loss on the scoreboard, but a "learn" for Coach Calipari and his young Cats. Do not worry; this team will get very, very good in a real hurry.
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