KSR Today: The Best Football Uniforms in Kentucky

College uniforms are supposed to be fun. A few traditional programs are the exception, but for the most part, the more creative, the better. The BBN adores the Wildcats’ chrome domes. Louisville fans were happy to sell their soul to Adidas for a few bird-brained ideas. Western Kentucky has elevated the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky with one ingenious idea: Big Red Helmets.

Big Red is the hilarious Hilltopper that’s always up to some sort of hi-jinx on the sideline. Now he’s taking over the tops of the Tops’ uniforms for Saturday’s game in Bowling Green against Rice. It’s glorious.

TOPPERS BY 100 pic.twitter.com/zCsRCmIQ1d

— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) November 8, 2022

Another NIL Analogy

In more serious sports news, NIL is dominating the conversation around the BBN. If you missed Tuesday’s edition of KSR, Matt Jones shined a light on what’s happening around UK that’s causing the Cats to fall behind in the NIL department.

Instead of using the Blackberry and Blockbuster examples Matt often uses, allow me to put it in brick and mortar terms. When Mark Stoops arrived at Kentucky, the recruiting room was a couple of foldable tables in the corner of the indoor facility. The UK football facilities were the laughing stock of the SEC. The Wildcats were so far behind, it took years of dedicated investment just to catch up to the rest of the league. If Kentucky does nothing to advance its NIL efforts as soon as possible, the Wildcats will once again be recruiting players, coaches and administrators with foldable tables in the corner while the rest of the SEC spares no expense to bring in the best of the best.

Kentucky is in the CFB Playoff (Rankings)

Kentucky is not exactly knocking on the door of the four-team playoff, but they are in the mix. The Wildcats were ranked No. 24 in this week’s rankings, the same place you will find them in the Coaches’ Poll. The Wildcats have now cracked the November rankings in three of the last five seasons. Kentucky is one of six SEC teams in the second edition of the 2022 CFB Playoff Rankings.

Time to Talk to the Kentucky Defense

Brad White and a few members of the Kentucky defense will field questions from the media this evening. They’ll share how they’re preparing for Mike Wright, the Vanderbilt backup QB that’s returning to a starting role this Saturday. Until then, hear what Rich Scangarello and the offense had to off Tuesday.

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Kentucky Basketball SportsCenter Takeover

Before you watch the Wildcats’ return to the hardwood, you can watch them every night on SportsCenter. A conversation between Seth Greenburg and John Calipari accompanies a behind-the-scenes look at the program as the four-letter network tips off college basketball season. Last night on the 6 pm SportsCenter, Calipari talked about how he shouldered the pain from the NCAA Tournament upset and why he is so committed to giving back to others.

This afternoon we’ll hear from a few more Wildcats when Chris Livingston and Lance Ware hold court with the media at approximately 1 pm EST.

Big Upset Brewing for Bellarmine?

Tonight we’ll learn who has the best college basketball team in the city of Louisville. Kenny Payne is officially beginning his UofL tenure by hosting Bellarmine. The Knights are fresh off a conference tournament title, while the Cards struggled to win just one of their two exhibition games. Bellarmine is a an intriguing 12.5-point underdog when the ball is tipped at 9 pm EST. You can watch all of the action from the Yum! Center on the ACC Network.

Crazy College Basketball Finishes

Speaking of upsets, Coppin State almost pulled off a big one Tuesday night. Georgetown pulled away in OT, but how they got to that point was incredible.

Coppin State, an 18.5 point road underdog, forces OT against Georgetown with a 3 at the buzzer. BASKETBALL. pic.twitter.com/zdzkdJKF8r

— Kyle Boone (@Kyle__Boone) November 9, 2022

Another underdog had one final shot to knock off Providence, until the line got in the way.

THE LUCK CONTINUES FOR PROVIDENCE.

Rider player just flat-out trips over his own feet. pic.twitter.com/KEsruvopy2

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 9, 2022

Sun Belt Semifinal for UK Men’s Soccer

The Wildcats are two wins away from a conference tournament title. The Kentucky Men’s Soccer team hosts West Virginia tonight at 7 pm for a chance to advance to the Sun Belt Conference Tournament Championship. Still undefeated at 12-0-5, the Wildcats can keep the momentum rolling at home. If you can’t make it to The Bell, stream the action on ESPN+.

MACtion

Some of y’all may have been watching election coverage Tuesday night. You missed a couple of high quality MACtion games. Don’t worry, there are three more games Wednesday night to satisfy that football craving.

• Northern Illinois at Western Michigan ( 7 pm, ESPNU)
• Buffalo at Central Michigan (7pm, ESPN2)
• Kent State at Bowling Green (7 pm, CBSSN)

Trivia at KSBar

Celebrate Wingsday by testing your brain at KSBar and Grille. Matt Jones will be behind the mic asking questions to the crowd. Tonight’s winner will qualify to be a finalist for the $5,000 contest. All of the action begins at 7 pm.