Football Season in Kentucky...At last!

Kentucky Wildcats square off against Louisvlle Cardinals

Yes, I am in football heaven this week with the Pike County Bowl producing four Kentucky high school match-ups, and the University of Kentucky Wildcats making the trip to Louisville's Papa John's stadium to ruffle a few Cardinal feathers.

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The WPRG-TV 5 Intermountain Sports Crew will be on hand Sunday at 3:00 to capture clips of the Wildcat and Cardinal rivalry. The Wildcats seem to be confident; but questions remain about the offense. Of course, last year it was Louisville's defense that was suspect.

Check back on Monday, for the game details.

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Pike County Bowl..It's Football in the Mountains!

Countdown to Kentucky Football Kick-offs

It's football season in the mountains, as Pike County high school football checks in with our annual Pike County Bowl. Four games coming up this weekend, with two tonight and two on Saturday night.

A new format this year, the first night will be held at Shelby Valley High School and the second night at Pikeville's Howard Field. This year's Bowl is a real showcase of Kentucky High School Football.

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Louisville's Holy Cross travels to Pike County to take on the Belfry Pirates. Belfry is a powerhouse, and was edged out of the state championship game in 2007. Belfry looking to do as well, or better this season. A force to be reckoned with; the mighty Pirates have many returning players.

Pikeville Panthers and Corbin are the premier match-up on Saturday night. Both, are traditional Kentucky football powers. Pikeville will be bringing a new coach and a new system to Howard field. We'll just have to wait and see if Pikeville can "bring it." Corbin's hounds only lost one game last season; and are heavily favored in this match-up.

East Ridge and Shelby Valley will battle it out tonight at Robinson Creek. East Ridge Warriors comes to the field with a new coaching staff; all graduates of Pikeville College. Brad Allen is the new head coach, Mark Edwards as defensive coordinator, and John Paul Branham as offensive coordinator. The Pikeville College proteges' will bring a "run and shoot" offense to the field.

Shelby Valley Wildcats has continued to improve; and have been stepping up their game in recent years. The Shelby Valley "Blue Crew" is one of the strongest student pep sections in the area; and maybe they'll have something to cheer about tonight. East Ridge vs Shelby Valley will be one of the interesting battles of the Pike County Bowl!

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Looking to the Phelps Hornets vs Pike Central Hawks, Pike Central comes into the pairing as the favorite. However, Phelps might turn up the heat. Phelps Hornets brings a new coaching staff, with Pikeville College alum Jesse Peck as head coach.

I'm outta here! See ya at the game! You can catch playbacks of the Pike County Bowl on WPRG-TV 5, with Ken Hall and me,  Charlie Pinson  as your Kentucky sports broadcasters.

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Pike County Bowl; What color to wear?Oh the dilemnas!

Blue, No Orange, No Blue, Red! Kentucky Football Season

Revving up for game time is not easy for us women. Football is especially tedious as the weather is predictably hotter than the Sahara desert or colder than the Artic tundra; and usually on the same day. So of course layers are a must. When you have kids, grand kids, nieces, nephews, and second cousins twice removed playing on the team, it is essential you wear team colors from head to foot. Blue for Phelps Hornets and Pike Central Hawks, Orange for Shelby Valley Wildcats, and Red for the Belfry Pirates. Don't forget Black for the East Ridge Warriors, and Maroon for the Pikeville Panthers.

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Yes, I am ready for the Pike County Bowl! I usually lug a equally colorful jacket, a logo sporting blanket, padded sports seat, collapsible umbrella, plus a luggage sized "purse" with sunscreen, eye wash, nasal spray, Shout! wipes, hand wipes, sewing kit, chewing gum, mints, mittens, chap stick, bug spray, band-aids, and anti-bacterial hand cleanser. A sun-visor or ear muffs, depending on the weather, are atop my unruly locks. Of course I have those us clear plastic raincoats for myself and fifty of my closest friends! I am also toting some microphone cable, batteries, or other "essential" sports broadcasting contraption. Balanced precariously on the other hand is two trays of brownies for the press box crew. I don't look like I am going to a sports event; but more like a carnival pack mule with all my belongings on my back.

Why does football have to be such a fashion hassle? Why does my closet HAVE to have so many team shirts shouting through the wool, tweed, and satin that is my "normal" life. Can't I just show up at a pep rally or tailgate party in khakis and a white oxford button down? What would the other mommies, grandmas, aunts, cousins, and sisters say? OH MY!

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So as we prepare for the Pike County Bowl this weekend, four games in two days, I drag out my team colors and hope for the best. What about my husband you ask? Yeah, he will be the one in khakis and a white button down shirt, walking the sidelines and anchoring the press box with a brownie in his hand.

Such is the life of a Kentucky sports announcer's wife...and a good life it is!

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Joyce Pinson loves Kentucky football of all team sizes and colors. Her closet is a profusion of team colors....and her shoe rack looks like a confetti explosion. Watch for Joyce in the Community Trust Hospitality Room and in the stands at this weekends Pike County Bowl. Guess what colors she will be wearing?

Basketball Olympic Gold!

Team USA Men's basketball wins the gold medal for the first time in the last two Olympics. Dubbing themselves "The Redeem Team," they came to Beijing with markedly more passion and fire than any other group of NBA All-star players in recent Olympic history.

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It's a thrill to see USA back on top in basketball. But what is more gratifying is seeing this group play as a team. This team took pride in representing the USA, and certainly weren't shy about expressing their patriotism. Congrats to Team USA Men's basketball team, and Coach K!

Team USA Women's basketball also wins Gold! That makes it four in row for the women. The team has dominated Olympic play for a number of years. Go Red, White and Blue!

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Charlie Pinson is a Kentucky Independent Insurance agent, serving all of Kentucky. Charlie is also a local TV Kentucky sportscaster for WPRG-TV 5. This weekend, Charlie will be calling games at the Pike County Bowl, and be travelling to Louisville to stomp along the sidelines during the much anticipated UK vs UofL matchup.

Pikeville College Basketball Coaching Clinic Set

Saturday, October 4 Pikeville College Gym

Kentucky basketball coaches, mark your calendar for the upcoming Pikeville College Coaching Clinic. Speakers will include Pikeville Bears Basketball Coach, Kelly Wells, CBA's East Kentucky Miners Coach, Kevin Keathley, South Laurel's Steve Wright, and Centre's George Mason. The clinic will include two practice sessions, and a coaches' social. A question and answer session will focus on "Helping your players be recruited."

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The day will begin at 10 AM. Pre-registration is expected to fill up fast. Cost for one coach is $50 or $40 per each coach if an entire staff attends.

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147 Sycamore Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Attn: Kelly Wells

For more information contact Coach Kelly Wells at Pikeville College. Email or phone 606.218.5352. Assistant coach Ritchie Riley can be reached at EMAIL  or 606.218.5377.

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Eastern Kentucky Colonels Football

Season kickoff at Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium

Well it's not a cabin on the hill; but Nippert Stadium is a big house. Look for the Cincinnati Bearcats and EKU's Colonels to square off at the season opener on Thursday, August 28.

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Senior Defensive back, Zach Denton, a Cincinnati native should be right at home...and hopefully feel he has something to prove. A Greater Cincinnati native myself, let me tell you Cincy is a good place to party!

Speaking of parties, the Eastern Kentucky Alums are throwing a shindig before the Bearcats vs Colonel contest. The tailgate party will begin at 5:30 on game day. For game tickets, and tailgate party tickets contact 859.622.1260.

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Pre-season camp is in full swing for the Colonels. Today, at 3:30 will be the final pre-season scrimmage at Roy Kidd Stadium. Look for great things out of our mountain boy, Allan Holland, a Senior Quarterback and alumni of Perry Central High School near Hazard, KY.

Thursday, Aug. 21 Coach Hood will host his first weekly luncheon of the season at noon. The location is Madison Gardens in Richmond.

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Pikeville College Bears Scrimmage Behind the Scenes

Here Comes the Bears!

Went to Pikeville College's last of the "two a day" practices yesterday at the Hambley Athletic complex. Looking over the players and the team as a whole, it appears they will be a little better than last year. The Bears are more in step, seem to understand the college game much better from Coach Mac Bryan's point of view.

The Defense is looking good; with the defensive front lineman really stepping up. Offensively, the Bears are really shaping up. Dan Wideman, the big quarterback is coming in for his second year. His experience is showing; and he appears to have a better handle on the college game.

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The recievers have also matured this year. In watching the scrimmage, the offensive line did a particuliarly good job yesterday. So it looks like Coach Mac Bryan's Pikeville College Bears will show improvement over last year. We look forward to an exciting season!

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Kentucky Sports Monday Mop Up

What a Week...What a weekend
Kentucky Sports heating up!

Football Fever Heightens

It's all anybody can talk about....football, football, football. Testosterone has run amuck with the Kentucky sports media folks...and it's time for a little observations from a woman's perspective.

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On the college scene, Coach Rich Brooks has to whip those UK Wildcats into shape before the big season opener against state rival University of Louisville Cards. From all reports following a scrimmage, the UK defense is one tough bunch. However, there are doubts about the Wildcat offensive. Look for  Charlie Pinson  on the sidelines at the UK vs UofL game, set for Labor Day weekend.

In Northern Kentucky, the talk is all about the rivalry between Covington Catholic and Highlands. Both schools have awesome gridiron traditions, with 23 state titles between them. As a Boone County High School alumni, I can tell you even back in the 1970's Highlands was dominate. Each year we would have a giant bonfire to burn a paper mache' Highlands Bluebird in effigy. At that time, the CovCath Colonels were just emerging a "players." Rivalries are good things, if not taken to extremes, and we wish both teams a good season.

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Locally, the Pike County Bowl is just weeks away. The tradition kick-off of the mountain football season, matchup include Corbin vs Pikeville Panthers, and Louisville's Holy Cross vs the Belfry Pirates. Shelby Valley, Phelps, East Ridge, and Pike Central will also be participating. We look forward to the celebration!

We're not just Horsing Around!

The Kentucky Derby Museum will be the final resting place for Eight Belles. She will be buried beneath a magnolia tree there on Sunday, September 7. A fitting tribute to a real southern lady.

In response to Eight Belles untimely and tragic death at this year's Kentucky Derby, the Jockey Club has reccommended a study to see if the field of twenty horses is too dangerous. Most races are limited to twelve contenders. The Jockey Club is also recommending a national set of standards be set for doping detection.

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Sparta's Kentucky Speedway was the place to be this weekend during the Meijer Indy 300. In what shaped up to be an exciting finish Scott Dixon beat Helio Castroneves.

Congrats to University of Louisville Field Hockey coach, Pat Bustin, on her "Team USA" win over New Zealand in the Beijing Olympics!

Look for UK's Jose Acevedo in the 200 m today representing Venezuela. Also look for Mike Thomas in the 110 hurdles, representing Trinidad/Tobago.

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Joyce Pinson is a Kentucky health insurance agent, who handles marketing for Charlie Pinson Insurance and Triple B Insurance. While Kentucky football be it college, high school or little league, is very engaging she'd prefer to be perched in a box seat at Keeneland!

Kentucky Sports UK's Mica Johnson UK Media Day Lexington KY

Mica Johnson UK Wildcat Standout

Mica Johnson, at 6' 2", a middle linebacker for the University of Kentucky Football Wildcats, checked in at 250 pounds on UK's media day. That's about 10 pounds lighter than he was last season. With his quickness, that will make him an imposing force in the middle.

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Johnson claimed the middle linebacker starters job during spring practice. That has enabled the University of Kentucky coaches to move Braxton Kelley from the middle linebacker to the weak side slot. Both are much improved this season; better at reading plays and understanding assignments and moving in on tackles.

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It's going to be a Big Blue season this year!

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Charlie Pinson can often be seen in on the media deck and on the sidelines at University of Kentucky Wildcat ballgames.  A Kentucky insurance agent  Charlie enjoys Kentucky sports broadcasting for WPRG-TV 5 Intermountain Cable Sports.

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"Just in" a "Nick" of time...Pikeville College Bears Football

Seniors Justin Lamb and Nick Jamerson

To say that  Charlie Pinson Insurance KY  is involved in Pikeville College Football is a little like saying peanut butter is made from peanuts. What goes on at the top of Pikeville College's ninety-nine, and how things play out for the Bears at Pikeville's Hambley Athletic complex is a big part of our social life. You could say it's one of those things that makes us smile BIG.

Charlie Pinson,  is not only an insurance agent, he is "The Voice of Pikeville College Bears" on WPRG-TV 5.  Mark Frantom, Kentucky insurance agent, is also the cameraman for Pikeville College Bears on WPRG-TV5. But who is having the most fun on the field is our agency file clerk, Justin Lamb.

A wide receiver, Justin Lamb is a returning senior to Pikeville College Bears football. A long-time family friend, Justin is a class act on and off the field. Here in the office, he keeps the paper filed and in order. In the classroom, he gets the job done. And on the field, well he shines like a big beacon. We are so proud of Justin!

Today, the Appalachian News Express had a big write up about  Bear's Seniors Nick Jamerson and Justin Lamb. Enjoy!

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Joyce Pinson is a   Kentucky Health Insurance and Kentucky sports fan. She attends every Pikeville College Football homegame...and be counted on to bake press box brownies for the Bears media moguls. She wishes Justin Lamb all the best this year, and reminds Nick Jamerson that her mom has some ducks for him!

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Pikeville College Bears Ready to Roar!

Pikeville College media day kicks off with a good start as 35 to 40 returning players lined up for photo opps on Tuesday. Pikeville Bears will have a more experienced squad this year with many of their skilled players returning to the gridiron. Quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers.....they are back and ready to rumble! Most of the offensive line is returning players as well as most of the defensive line.

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With these seasoned veterans, Pikeville should have some advantages this season. Coach Mac Bryan projects this team will be a little bit better than last year.

With Dan Wideman as quarterback, perhaps they can open up the defense. Pikeville College Bears may just come into their own this season. Come out and support the team!

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Watch for "The Bear Facts" Pikeville College Coach's show hosted by yours truly coming this fall to WPRG-TV 5 for up-to-the-minute Bears Football news and highlights; and behind the scenes look at the Bear's in action. Live broadcasts of the game will be televised on WPRG-TV 5, as well as WXLR-WXKZ radio 104.9.

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Charlie Pinson is "The Voice of Pikeville College Bears" and a honorary member of the Pikeville College Bears Hall of Fame. Charlie was named "Media Person of the Year" by the Mid-South Conference for the 2006-07 season. Charlie is a  Kentucky Independent Insurance Agent  and maintains a insurance agency in  Pikeville KY.  Click for a Pikeville College Bears 08 Football Schedule

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State Park Golf Courses To Take Part In Patriot Golf Day On Aug. 30

FRANKFORT, Ky. – All state park golf courses will be taking part in Patriot Golf Day on Aug. 30, 2008, as part of an effort to support the families of soldiers who have become disabled or lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Anyone playing golf at a state park golf course will be able to voluntarily donate $1 to Wounded Warriors, Inc., which will also benefit the Fallen Heroes Foundation. Patriot Golf Day has the backing of the United States Golf Association and the PGA of America.

Patriot Golf Day is the brainchild of Dan Rooney, a 34-year-old USGA and PGA member who has served two tours of duty in Iraq as an F-16 fighter pilot. He got the idea as a way to remember those who have died in military service.

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“This is a great opportunity to honor those who have sacrificed so much for our country,” said Parks Commissioner Gerry van der Meer. “I would encourage golfers to participate at our state park courses and other participating golf courses in Kentucky.”

For more information about Patriot Golf Day, visit www.playgolfamerica.com

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The Kentucky State Parks operate 19 courses across the state, including several courses that have received national recognition by golf publications. For more information about state park golf courses, visit &nbps; www.parks.ky.gov  and click on “golf” at the top.

Football Fever Kentucky Sports Across the Commonwealth

UK Media Day Lexington KY

The WRPG-TV 5 Intermountian Sports Team, including Ken Hall and myself, made the trip up "the big road" to Lexington's Commonwealth Stadium for Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky Sports media day.

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First thing in the morning, Coach Rich Brooks announced he would be cutting Curtis Pulley from the Kentucky team. Mike Hartline, has been given the nod at Wildcats starting quarterback role.Hartline will be an asset to the UK Wildcats; however that does cut the depth of the starting quarterbacks.

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Talking with Coach Brooks, he pointed out that the Wildcats have come a long way. They are now in the position where they do not have to rebuild the program from scratch each year; but to replenish only as positions become available. RELOAD!

Looking at the Senior class, Brooks reported that Kentucky sports fan can expect better depth at the wide reciever position and the offensive backfield; four good running backs and an experienced offensive line.

Dickie Lyons looks to be the leader of the Kentucky Wildcats offensive line. Lyons, a wide reciever, has set a personal goal to double his output over last season. Lyons has a positive attitude, and is one of our favorites to interview.

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David Jones, Belfry High School alum, will be a starting senior cornerback for the 2008 Wildcats. He is in the number one position on the depth chart for his position. Jones is confident; and I expect he will not disappoint the Big Blue nation this fall.

Defensive coordinator Steve Brown says David Jones was the toughest guy to beat in the off-season. Jones said of himself, he hopes to make a big splash this season.

Looking at the Pros

In NFL News, Brent Favre saw his hopes to play again with the Green Bay Packers dashed. He has been traded to the New York Jets. We wish the quarterback all the best in the Big Apple.

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Pikeville College Bears football players returned for the fall camp on Saturday. Practice will begin today. Pikeville Bears media day will be tomorrow, Tuesday. For their schedule check out my Kentucky insurance website at www.pinsoninsurance.com.  Look for my blog about the coaching changes, and team prospects on Wednesday.

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Charlie Pinson,  Kentucky indepedendent insurance agent  is the voice of Pikeville College Bears. A Kentucky sports enthusiast, Pinson enjoys a variety of sports...but football is perhaps his favorite. Look for Pinson on the sidelines at the Wildcat vs. Cardinal game; and in the pressbox at Pikeville College games. But mostly, look for him in the hospitality room at the upcoming Pike County Bowl.

Louisville Kentucky Sports Cards Football

So a couple of days ago, the media preseason poll said Louisville Cards would finish seventh in the Big East. Seventh! The sports media overwhelming projects West Virginia's Mountaineers to be top team in the Big East.

Louisville Cards head coach, Steve Kragthorpe is in his second year with the red feathered flock. Coach Kragthorpe has a reputation for rebuilding programs, and like any Kentucky sports fan (Blue, Red or otherwise) I expect alot from our coaches. Kragthorpe had a "loaded" lineup last year, and did not deliver. Hopefully, this year will be a new chapter in the Cards history.

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Known for his aggressive offense, Kragthorpe will have to put his trust in Senior Hunter Cantwell to execute the Cards offense. Cantwell, a Paducah native, has made four career starts for the Cards. This season, with Brian Bohme out of the picture, Quarterback Cantwell will be in the limelight.

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Cantwell has been named to the 2008 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award "watch list." West Virginia's Pat White has also been named to that prestigious list. Additionally, Cantwell is on the "watch list" for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Maxwell Award.

Call me an optimist, but I think Kragthorpe and Cantwell have something to prove. You just cannot predict how determination will factor into the Cards football season. So all you media guru's, don't count the Cards out.

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A Kentucky sports fan, Joyce Pinson enjoys all the Kentucky Sports opportunities including outings to Churchill Downs and the Louisville Bats. A UK alumni, Joyce bleeds blue....but believes as long as the Cards aren't playing the Wildcats, the Cards are Kentucky sports proud!

Kentucky Sports Monday Mop Up

More Kentucky Connections to Beijing Olympics

Applebee's Park, home of the Lexington Legends, may seem a little empty without the likes of coach Richard "Stubby" Clapp. Clapp is off to China, one of the baseball athletes representing Canada's team.

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Trinity Christian Academy in Lexington will be saying some special prayers for Olympic swimmer. While the school does not have a swim team, Elaine "Lainey" Breeden swam with a local Lexington swim club team. A junior at Stanford, Elaine will be competing in the 100 m and 200 m butterfly.

Louisville native, Caroline Burckle will be on the Team USA Swim team. A SEC freshman of the year and NCAA runner up in the 500 m freestyle, the University of Florida collegiate will be one to watch in Beijing.

Big Blue fans will be excited to see Tayshaun Prince on the hardwoods in China. Olympic basketball coach Mike Kryzewski will be looking to Prince for a spark of enthusiasm. The Detroit Piston always brings excitement to the competitions.

Football, Football, Football!

EKU Colonels Coach Dean Hood kicked off this season with a gathering at Richmond's Gilliams Lounge last week. The lounge will be the location of Hood's weekly radio show on Thursday nights. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels, part of the Ohio Valley Conference, began practice Friday.

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UK Wildcat football coach, Rich Brooks, will have lots of "splaining" to do tomorrow during UK Football media day. With two players having scrapes with the law in recent weeks, there's going to be some changes in the lineup.  Charlie Pinson will bring you more comments after the WPRG-TV 5 Kentucky sports crew finishes their Wildcat Media day gig.

Here in the mountains, folks are gearing up for the annual Pike County Bowl sponsored by Community Trust Bank. Some controversy surrounding this year's choice of sports venues...a departure from the Bowl's traditions. Match ups will be at Shelby Valley High School and Pikeville City's Howard Field. The competition, slated for the end of August, promises to kick off the Kentucky high school football season in style.

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Joyce Pinson is a Kentucky football fan, with a strong sense of fashion. She is in the process of moving and has high anxieties about relocating her wardrobe. Charlie has to endure the stress. "Watch out those are my lucky orange Pikeville College sandals." "You did pack my UK Big Blue hoodie in the winter clothes didn't you?" "What do you mean you cannot find my Bears football purse emergency kit and sunscreen?" You can get Kentucky Insurance quotes from the Pinsons at &nsbp;www.pinsoninsurance.com

Cincinnati Reds Rose and Andy Warhol Go Figure

Cincinnati Art Museum and Cincinnati Reds Announce Historic Partnership

Exclusive Poster of Pete Rose Portrait by Andy Warhol Unveiled July 30

Proceeds from Sales Benefit Cincinnati Art Museum and Cincinnati Reds Community Fund

CINCINNATI (July 17, 2008) –This summer the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Reds celebrate the great history of our city with an exclusive collaboration –the creation of a limited edition poster featuring a portrait of Pete Rose by American pop artist Andy Warhol. The poster will be unveiled to the public on Wednesday, July 30 at the Cincinnati Art Museum; all proceeds from the sales benefit the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund.

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On July 30, visitors can also hear the fascinating story of how Warhol and Rose crossed paths through Cincinnati’s own Carl Solway. The unveiling takes place at 7 p.m. followed by Solway’s “Art of the Deal” talk at 7:30 p.m.

The celebration of this important partnership continues at the ballpark later this summer. Fans can purchase the poster during all home games at the Great American Ball Park in August and September.

“This historic moment reminds Cincinnatians that art is not only something you find in museums –it is part of our everyday conversation with the community,” said Aaron Betsky, director of the Cincinnati Art Museum. “We are thrilled to partner with the Cincinnati Reds and share this important work by Warhol with art connoisseurs and baseball fans alike.”

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Best-known for his screen-printing technique, Warhol’s “assembly-line” effect offered his subjects a promise of immortality –more than the proverbial 15 minutes of fame. In 1985, the Art Museum commissioned Warhol to create a portrait commemorating baseball player Pete Rose, who broke Ty Cobb’s long-standing record of 4,191 lifetime hits. Derived from a picture taken by Cincinnati photographer Gordon Baer, the painting plays off the classic baseball card. The original painting Pete Rose (1985) is currently on view at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

The “Art of the Deal” talk and unveiling are free and open to the general public. Framed and numbered prints are available for purchase through the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Shop and the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund. Cost is $50 for unframed posters and $500 for signed and framed limited edition posters; the signed prints include a supplemental photo of Pete Rose signing the poster and a fact sheet with its history.

All proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund and the Cincinnati Art Museum. For more information call the Cincinnati Art Museum (513) 721-ARTS or the Reds Community Fund (513) 765-7231.

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During her misspent youth,  Joyce Pinson used to skip high school algebra to see The Big Red Machine play at Riverfront. (Apologies to Mrs. Twyman!) She thinks Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame; and refuses to eat a Cincinnati braut unless it has brown mustard on it! Please don't get her started on the state of professional baseball in 2008.

UK Senior Dicky Lyons accompanies Brooks to SEC Media Day

Steppin' Up; Lyons sets Kentucky Sports Goals High

It comes as a big surprise to many of the Big Blue faithful that Senior wide receiver Dicky Lyons was at Rich Brooks side during the much hyped SEC Media Days. Lyons, often labelled a "loose cannon," donned a suit with a Bugs Bunny tie for the occasion. Sounds like Lyons is getting his swagger back! He did a great job at the SEC media day, conducted himself like a "grown up" and made a great representative for the University of Kentucky.

Lyons should be a top receiver in the league this season. Last season, he caught 56 passes a career high. Lyons has set a goal of 100 for this season. It is good to see this athlete step-up. We wish Lyons all the best during his senior year.  Read more about Lyons upbeat attitude

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Charlie Pinson is a Kentucky Independent Insurance Agent and Kentucky Sportscaster for WPRG-TV 5. Watch for more Kentucky Sports Blog posts; as Charlie and the WPRG-TV crew travel to Lexington next week for University of Kentucky Football media day.