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With the Weight of the World on His Shoulders, Luke Hancock Powered Louisville Into the Title Game

Dave Spencer — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:15:06 +0000

He really hasn’t averaged much more than 8 points or so and 23 minutes per game all season. He’s recovered from health issues that Louisville head coach Rick Pitino believed would sideline him for the season. And he’s coping with the reality that his father is dying. Yet, Luke Hancock is a huge reason why [...]

Dave Spencer's Sweet 16 Picks – Friday's Games

Dave Spencer — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:00:25 +0000

March Madness is my favorite time of the year. Now, I realize that, around here, it might not mean as much when Kentucky isn’t involved. But Louisville is. Of course, with UK’s ridiculous recruiting class that’s coming in, I’ll probably be writing about the ‘Cats in this space next March. But that’s next March. Having [...]

Relive Kentucky's Championship Night [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:09:08 +0000

It’s been 14 years and 3 coaches since the Kentucky Wildcats last hoisted the gold trophy. On center stage in New Orleans’ Superdome last night, they did it again: You’d think shooting 27 percent in the second half of any game would be a dealbreaker. Not last night. Kentucky’s defense matched the Jayhawks. You’d think [...]

Kentucky Will Play for the Title Tonight…It's Been a Long 14 Years [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:23:58 +0000

It's March 30, 1998. The entire nation is lamenting the news that gasoline prices are once again on the rise after peaking 10 days ago at $1.07!!!! Katie bar the door! Anarchy, I tell ya, anarchy!

NCAA Tournament: 'Cats Shoot Past Cards and Into Title Matchup with Kansas [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:24:40 +0000

It really wasn’t the most attractive basketball game you’ll ever see. But it was a good one. Bluegrass Armageddon between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals lived up to the billing. It was kind of a trade-off. U of L outrebounded UK on the offensive boards, 19-6, but the ‘Cats shot 57 percent from the field on [...]

Kentucky/Louisville Is the Most Psychotic Matchup in Final Four History

Dave Spencer — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:29:07 +0000

FacebookWBKR General Sales Manager Traci Davis came to me and told me that this morning, while she was in her office, she heard a thud, like something had hit the window. Sure enough, a bird had flown into it. But it wasn't just any bird. It was a cardinal. She took that as an omen.

NCAA Tournament: Anthony Davis Contusion Scares Big Blue Nation Breathless in Blowout of Baylor [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:44:27 +0000

The final score, 82-70, is hardly indicative of the beatdown Kentucky put on Baylor in Sunday’s South Regional Final in Atlanta. After apparently toying with the Bears in the opening minutes–Baylor went on an early 8-0 run and pushed the score to 10-5–UK finished the first half on a blistering 37-12 run of its own to seemingly put the game [...]

NCAA Tournament: 'Cats Top Hoosiers in Sweet 16 Scorcher

Dave Spencer — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:54:14 +0000

Breathtaking. It’s corny, but I couldn’t think of anything else to say. Kentucky’s 102-90 win over Indiana last night, at times, simply took my breath away. 192 points were scored in a game that only featured 14 turnovers. That is flat-out unbelievable! Seriously, it’s a shame that someone had to lose. I was in awe [...]

NCAA Tournament: Sweet 16 Concludes Tonight…Who Will Win? [POLL]

Dave Spencer — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:06:14 +0000

Syracuse, Ohio State, Louisville, and Florida all punched their tickets to the Elite Eight last night. Who will join them tonight? Make your picks and we’ll find out tonight if you are right. You couldn’t possibly do any worse than I did last night.

NCAA Tournament: Wrong Color, Wrong Time…Dave Spencer's WBKR Shirt Draws Ire

Dave Spencer — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:10:51 +0000

In a basketball-lovin’ world, we are all deeply entrenched in March Madness mania–so much so, that I immediately knew what was about to happen the minute I walked up the sidewalk this morning. As I approached the back door of the radio station, I noticed our general sales manager, Traci Davis, wearing a UK blue [...]

NCAA Tournament: The Sweet 16 Is Here…Who's Gonna Win? [POLL]

Dave Spencer — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:32:21 +0000

You’ve seen Chad’s picks. And I’m withholding mine so as not to jinx. Okay, so I’m a little superstitious. But now I wanna hear what you guys think. Who will win Sweet 16 games tonight?

WKU Roars Back From 16 Down, Advances to Play Kentucky…Thanks, Lucky Shirt

Dave Spencer — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:38:31 +0000

Here I was, having some dinner, watching Western take on Mississippi Valley State in the first of four NCAA Tournament play-in games. And, with all due respect to my Hilltoppers, it was some of the worst basketball I have ever seen. I was beginning to wonder what the record was for most turnovers in a game. But then...

President Obama Will Attend WKU's Play-In NCAA Tournament Game

egrant — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:42:48 +0000

Even the President of the United States catches March Madness. It was confirmed tonight President Obama AND British Prime Minister David Cameron will attend the first play-in game of the tournament in Dayton, Ohio, which just happens to be between Western Kentucky University (GO TOPS!) and Mississippi Valley State.

NCAA Bracket Invitations=Panic Attack

egrant — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:41:52 +0000

I don't how it happened, but "March Madness" snuck up on me this year. This week, I received at least three email invitations and one Facebook message to get in on an NCAA pool. The good thing about joining an online pool is, you usually don't have to make a monetary investment and you can win some sweet prizes, including money. But isn't spending money to make money the honorable thing to do? I fall for it everytime.

Murray State Is Undefeated No More

egrant — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:11:53 +0000

It's a good thing I have a smart phone or I wouldn't have seen the breaking news on Twitter. #9 Murray State was the last undefeated team in the country. Thursday night, Tennessee State beat the Racers at home 72-68, proving the Ohio Valley Conference is no joke.

Winning UGLY!

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:25:35 +0000

Has March ever been THIS maddening? Monday's National Championship game had all the makings of a classic. On one side, you had the U Conn Huskies, who rebounded from a rather average 9-9 record in the Big East conference to storm through the conference tournament and the NCAA tournament. On the other, the Butler Bulldogs, who had battled into the title game for the 2nd consecutive year (a feat unheard of for a mid-major)! Yes, it was the Huskies vs the Bulldogs for the National Crown and, boy, the game was a DOG!