Pondering the Pigskin Fans
They just don't make summer span as long as they used to! Here it is mid-July, and Kentucky sports talk is chiefly about the fall football season.
The University of Louisville Cards begin gridiron practice in two weeks. Three open practices will be held Aug 5-7; culminating with fan day on Saturday August 9 at Papa Johns Stadium. This year marks the second under head coach, Steve Kragthorpe.
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Up in the Bluegrass,University of Kentucky Head Coach Rich Brooks will be on hand at Commonwealth Stadium for the Wildcats fan day, also being held on Saturday, August 9 at 6:30 pm. In addition to an autograph session, various amusements will be along the stadium concourse. Topping off the Big Blue football extravaganza will be a fireworks show.
As has become a Kentucky Sports tradition, the Kentucky vs Louisville, Wildcat vs Cardinal, gridiron battle will be held Saturday, August 31 in Louisville. Look for Kentucky sportscaster, Charlie Pinson on the sidelines bringing you Kentucky sports highlights.
No Tears for Billy "ACC" Packer
Being married to a Kentucky Sportscaster, I know how hard Charlie works to during high school games to be impartial. He keeps his observations positive, and encourages his peers to do the same. In the case of Pikeville College Football, yes Charlie is a "homer" but why shouldn't he be?
Most Kentucky sports fans grew up with the likes of Caywood Ledford, Al McGuire, and Dick Vitale all of which exuded a love for the game. Joe Nuxall, Cincinnati Reds Commentator, also comes to mind when thinking of positive and pleasant sports announcers. These guys make the game fun.
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As for Billy Packer, CBS did us all a big favor. His negativity spilled over into his broadcasters, taking the joy out the spectacle. With Billy, there was no objectivity or even a pretense of common courtesy. If you weren't in the ACC you weren't worthy of breathing. His reported male chauvinism was inexcusable. Good bye Billy...don't let the door hit you in the rump!
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Joyce Pinson is a Kentucky insurance agent, and avid fan of all kinds of Kentucky sports including football. Known for her "Pressbox brownies" Joyce bakes for the Pikeville College sports media on gameday. She insists on wearing high heels to football games. Go figure
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