Bleav in Kentucky

Were you around for the bus rolling into Rupp Arena in '96? Was Mark Pope's introductory press conference was your first time seeing something like that? Either way you walked away impressed? Now he goes about the business of building a roster and a staff. The D-line is really banged up but Mark Stoops still thinks he has himself a really good team. UK baseball continues to roll, men's tennis is SEC champs. Aaron's thoughts on John Sterling. Swimming team has a lot of issues to address.

What a week. In a surprise move Kentucky filled its coaching vacancy by hiring former Cat Mark Pope. He's not as established as the top candidates or even the second tier ones. But here we are. There are varying degrees of reactions, but we all hope he succeeds. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

Everybody is feeling how they're feeling and working to move on. Cal is in Arkansas wearing red now. We're shifting our focus to seeing who Mitch Barnhart will bring in as Kentucky's next coach. It all happened fast but it is what it is. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

John Calipari is moving on to Arkansas. Many Kentucky fans are getting their wish. Some hoped he would be able to get things turned around here. That's not going to happen. Vinny and Aaron hop on and do and emergency episode as everyone is trying to process everything. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

As of now there hasn't been much change with Kentucky basketball. The change that did take place was Adou Thiero entering the transfer portal. Big loss if he doesn't decide to return. Ultimately it's all up to Cal. Sounds like the Cats have stepped up the tempo of the offense in spring practice. That will be a welcome sight. The weather just wouldn't let the Bat Cats beat Louisville. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use promo code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

Cal talked about the meeting with Mitch Barnhart. The two met and Cal is going to be back for another attempt at fixing Kentucky basketball. Kenny Brooks is the new women's basketball coach. He guided Virginia Tech to the Final Four last year. Vinny, Aaron and Jalen discussed all of this and more on this episode. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

Vinny and Aaron process the shock of having to do a Kentucky got bounced in the first round again episode. What now? What an unbelievable waiting game this is. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

Kentucky legend Tony Delk joined Vinny, Aaaron and Jalen to talk about the Cats NCAA Tournament chances. Can they string together enough consistent defense at critical times? Will they have to try to outscore every single opponent? Plus Virginia's pathetic offensive output and a whole lot more. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

The Cats had some bumps along the way but now find themselves playing their best ball of the year at the right time. The buzzer beater at LSU is the only blip they've had in a while now. Fair or not, all of the fun of the season will fade from BBN's mind unless there's extended stays in Nashville for the SEC Tournament and a deep run in the Big Dance. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInKentucky! Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

Mark Hill joined Vinny, Aaron and Jalen to talk about prepping the team for spring practice. He talked about the transformations Josh Allen, Jamin Davis and other made while at UK. What was it like being Terrell Owens' teammate at UT-Chattanooga? Plus all of the new technology available for strength and conditioning, being Coach Edmond's guinea pig and more. Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @BleavInKentucky! Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Downlaod the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

Vinny and Aaron talk about the season flying by. Antonio Reeves consistency is insane. The way he always to manages to quietly go about his business may be even more insane. This team is what they are defensively, the ability to get timely stops will make or break them. Josh Pate of CBS Sports  has high praise for UK football. Bat Cats are handling business early on! Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

The fight and grit were on display in Starkville. Reed Sheppard took over. March is here, Vinny and Jalen talk about the Cats showing signs of clicking at the right time. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

We talk all things baseball with UK baseball Director of Player Development Trevor Fitts. Trevor and Jalen are both from Alabama so they got caught up on the home state talk. We talk about Trevor's playing days at Mississippi State and all the baseball connections between UK and MSU. All of the duties a director of player development takes care of. Why Grant Smith and Emilien Pitre are the best middle infield in the nation? Why are the Cats in position to make back to back regionals for the first time in a long time. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

Cats let LSU off the hook, squander a 15-point second half lead. Cal is barely visible for the post game presser after being in full swag mode at Auburn. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

Kentucky is allowing 61 points per game over the last two games. That's a nice contrast to what we saw the first 23 games of the season. Now the trick is to navigate this trap game. Come down off of the Auburn win, handle business at LSU, then look to Alabama this weekend. Don't be looking ahead to the Tide until after tonight. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky    

When you defend better your margin for error is larger. Kentucky showed that by holding Ole Miss to 63 points. Their 15 turnovers didn't hurt them because they didn't have to score 90 to win. We talk about the Bush Hamdan hire and the impact it will have on UK football. Justin Rowland of Cats Illustrated joins us to share his insights. #BBN Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and us referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

Kentucky had been struggling. The trip to Nashville to beat up on Vandy was much needed. Now the challenge is to maintain that level of play, especially defensively, when the schedule toughens up again for the remainder of the season. Liam Coen is gone for good this time, landing another OC before spring ball and the spring game is a high priority. The fellas also shared their Super Bowl picks. #BBN #GoCats Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

Game 1 is Feb 9 vs UC Santa Barbara. Rachel Lawson stopped by to talk with Vinny and Jalen about prepping for the season. How does she maintain consistency within the program year after year? The challenge of prepping for two opponents in one day and more. #GoCats Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky  

Kentucky needed to win a grind it out kind of game and they did that at Arkansas. Eric Wolford rejoins the Kentucky football coaching staff. The abrupt way that he departed is clearly a thing of the past now. Cats beat Florida by two in Gainesville, now it's time for round 2 in Lexington. #GoCats https://linktr.ee/bleavinkentucky?utm_source=linktree_admin_share Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky

South Carolina just has Kentucky's number right now in a lot of sports. Zack Geoghegan of KSR joined Vinny, Aaron and Jalen to talk about that. How will the Cats respond in another hostile environment in Fayetteville this weekend? Liam Coen appears to be here for another year. How will Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan change that if at all? We also talked some NFL Playoffs. Earn rewards for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app and use referral code: bleavkentucky http://link.ag.fan/bleavkentucky