Charlie loved to compete. For the last two years of his Cardinal career, he averaged more than 20 points and 20 rebounds.

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A lot can happen in 51 days. Players can lose their focus, their mental edge, their conditioning. The Ohio State team that takes the field against Florida on Jan. 8 might not be the same one that held off Michigan on Nov. 18

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I’d bet that if you took a vote of the crowds at Freedom Hall or Rupp Arena, the vast majority would prefer stuff from the 1960s or ’70s — or no music at all — to hip-hop.

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The Lofton disaster should have taught both Rick and Tubby that they need to look beyond the ratings systems and find more late-bloomers or overachievers

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Personally, I think KET should do a special featuring Tara Conner and Tina Conner. Let them compare notes on their encounters with powerful men.

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It’s silly to say that the latest brawl has given the NBA another black eye. The NBA is way past black eyes. It’s an affront to civility.

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In six meetings with Pitino, Tubby has won four, including the last three in a row, two of them in Freedom Hall.

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To have any chance of winning, Tubby is going to have to play his four freshmen — Derrick Jasper, Perry Stevenson, Jodie Meeks, and Michael Porter

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We’re not talking about intramurals or the Ivy League here. We’re talking about UK Basketball, Inc., where the stock of coaches and players rises and falls like a crazy day on Wall Street.

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it’s offense that puts fannies in the seat and attracts the best recruits. It’s offense that has entertainment value. Where is Paul Westhead when you really need him?

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