What to Watch for Against IU

The unranked University of Kentucky Wildcats (4-2) at #15 Indiana University (7-1)
Bloomington Indiana
TV CBS 4:00 PM est, Verne Lundquist and "The Lovable" Billy Packer

1. Battle of Super Freshman
Even though they play different positions, Indiana University's shooting guard, Eric Gordon will be in action against the University of Kentucky's power forward Patrick Patterson. Gordon is averaging 24 ppg and 3.5 boards a game. Patterson is averaging 16 ppg game and 8.8 boards. Gordon is expected to play after bruising his lower back against Tennessee Tech.

2. Brothers in Action
IU Freshman Jordan Crawford will be going up against his older brother Joe Crawford. Jordan is averaging 12.6 ppg, 2.6 apg and 2.6 boards per game. The senior Joe is averaging 18 ppg, 1.7 apg, and 4.3 rpg. Jordan was suspended for 3 games for violating team rules. He makes his return against the Wildcats. Playing for a coach with NO integrity, Jordan must have done something pretty serious to be suspended.

3. Billy Gillisie vs. "The Cheater" Kelvin Sampson
Two different coaching styles clash in this game on Saturday. The disciplinarian Billy G. will have to be on his game against prolific cheater Sampson. No cell phones allowed.

4. D.J. White vs. Patrick Patterson
These two big man should be going at it down low all game. White is the senior averaging 14 ppg and 8.6 boards, but Patterson will have the athletic edge. Or course Billy G. might send Perry Stevenson out there as the sacrificial lamb to absorb some of the banging and fouls.

5. Calling Alex Legion
Will he be there? Is he on the team? Did Jesus Christ talk to Legion's mother? All questions will be answered hopefully very soon. Latest word is that Legion (and the Lord Our God) asked to be back on the team, Billy G. has yet to render a decision.

Final thoughts
Indiana has a about a 6-8 man rotation. Kentucky has .............Well a variety of players who play sometimes. Coach Gillispie has yet to decide on a starting lineup or a steady rotation for that matter. Will the Cats be able to get into the flow of the game early or will they be unmotivated and fall behind in the first half. I am guessing they come out flat, fall behind and stay behind. IU wins easily 77 to 63.

Gillispie's Contract

Billy Gillispie still hasn't signed a formal contract more than seven months after agreeing to become the Kentucky's basketball coach.

Gillispie remains employed under a two-page memorandum of understanding that details his compensation package, Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart said Friday.

Not sure why every media outlet in America is just picking up 0n it, but I am sure the University is good for it. Anyway, how 'bout we get a deal done.

Billy Gillispie Wants Out?

No not really. I read the article below and my jaw nearly hit the floor. It came from the "Most Serious News Network Ever." After a brief investigation I found out that it is a sports "satire" site. So if you are like me and get this in your Google Alerts know that it is only a joke. Not Funny!

BILLY GILLISPIE ASKED FOR A&M JOB AFTER LOSS TO GARDNER-WEBB

LEXINGTON, KY — During a team meeting on Sunday, Kentucky head basketball coach Billy Gillispie told his Wildcats that he will be staying in Lexington and not returning to Texas A&M.

Following last week’s shocking loss to tiny Gardner-Webb, reports suggested that Gillispie immediately called his former school to inquire about getting his old job back. According to team sources, Gillispie did nothing to deny those reports, but he did apologize to the team for the distraction when his potential return to A&M was shot down by Aggies boosters.

“Coach was embarrassed about the loss and told us he just wanted to put some feelers out there,” Kentucky guard Joe Crawford told SSNN. “I can’t really blame him.”

Expectations were high for the Wildcats this season after Gillispie replaced former head coach Tubby Smith. It appears those expectations – coupled with an embarrassing loss to a low-profile team – spooked the new Wildcats coach. Yesterday, Texas A&M athletic director Bill Byrne confirmed the rumors surrounding Gillespie.

“It is true that Billy called to see if we might take him back. While we are grateful for everything he did for the A&M basketball program, we declined his offer and are looking forward to a great future with Coach Turgeon,” Byrne read from a prepared statement. “And even if we were interested, the folks who pay our players— er, pay for a lot of equipment an whatnot for our players… Well, they don’t really want a coach who loses to schools like Gardner-Webb.”

Gillispie declined to comment on the matter, but a spokesperson for the Kentucky basketball program said that the entire athletic department is looking forward to putting the Gardner-Webb debacle behind them and focusing all their attention on upcoming opponent Liberty University.