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@TaninSmithKK I would say that has to be some of it, think also trajectory wise, it’s easier to buy in/want to be apart of what PK is building right now compared to Pope who most likely has been forced to put a foot out the door going into this season.

@ScoutingSchlr it is, and that’s why i’m posing the question. is it simply Kelsey’s personality being more magnetic than Pope? does that make that much of a difference? i’m genuinely curious and wondering lol i wasnt trying to attack UofL

Louisville is landing whoever they want in the portal despite Pat Kelsey being a less proven coach than Mark Pope. How/why is this happening? My thoughts:

@KySportsRadio Agents, schools, and players benefit from inflated/higher NIL numbers. Until transparency is forced, it serves no one’s benefits to be truthful about numbers.

Louisville’s roster next year is likely to cost more than Kentucky’s did this year I don’t think that’s a bad thing. You pay money to win…Michigan did it. But you actually have to win Cats didn’t…we will see if Louisville does

@Newwave30 @BetJordanDont @JoeTipton @Rivals @ObinnaEkezieJr @LouisvilleMBB @BarstoolCards @thestateoflou @Matt_McGavic @JacksonCollier @PolacheckKSR @StevenRummage @LvilleSprtsLive @MrsTylerKSR Gabe Dynes, USC transfer. Backup guy, can move pretty well for a 7’5 player. I’d expect Louisville to grab one more big man out of the portal.

@ScoutingSchlr @BetJordanDont @JoeTipton @Rivals @ObinnaEkezieJr @LouisvilleMBB @BarstoolCards @thestateoflou @Matt_McGavic @JacksonCollier @PolacheckKSR @StevenRummage @LvilleSprtsLive @MrsTylerKSR Who is the other 7’fter ?

NEWS: 5⭐️ Obinna Ekezie Jr. has committed to Louisville and will reclassify to 2026 to play for the Cardinals this upcoming season, he tells @Rivals. The 7-foot center was the No. 2 overall player in the 2027 class and the No. 1-ranked center. on3.com/rivals/news/5-…

@BetJordanDont @JoeTipton @Rivals @ObinnaEkezieJr @LouisvilleMBB @BarstoolCards @thestateoflou @Matt_McGavic @JacksonCollier @PolacheckKSR @StevenRummage @LvilleSprtsLive @MrsTylerKSR Actually Obi’s game is more than just inside, talk is he wants to play the four as of right now. He has the ability to stretch the floor so that you aren’t clogged with flory, all the 4’s on the roster have the ability to stretch the floor as well speak.

@ScoutingSchlr @JoeTipton @Rivals @ObinnaEkezieJr @LouisvilleMBB @BarstoolCards @thestateoflou @Matt_McGavic @JacksonCollier @PolacheckKSR @StevenRummage @LvilleSprtsLive @MrsTylerKSR Flory is 6'9" at best and can't do anything offensively outside of 2 feet from the basket

@spencerharshaw @br_betting @NBCSports The proceeds are donated during the derby week I believe

@br_betting @NBCSports $42 in material cost, $32 in liquor cost, $4,926 in profit. Rich people will buy a gold plated piece of shit if it makes them look rich in front of other rich people.

The Kentucky Derby has a five THOUSAND dollar Mint Julep available 🤯 At least it's for a good cause. (via @NBCSports)

@On3 @PeteNakos Might as well head over to the supplemental draft, college career has to be all but over

NEW: Sources who have reviewed the betting data told @PeteNakos that, dating back to 2022, Brendan Sorsby placed more than 10k wagers and at one point averaged 20 bets per day. Sorsby placed bets across multiple states, using a range of gambling apps. on3.com/news/texas-tec…

Don't let anyone tell you this is actually good. Its for money & more access for power conference teams while the decision makers frame it as "more access for everyone" - that is a lie. Really is a shame they insist on changing the best postseason tournament in American sports

@Wanetacatman @RapSheet Congrats to Pavia, I’ve been a fan ever since he beat Auburn at New Mexico State, if anything my comment is worry about how good Joe really is with all the superior talent he had around him. I don’t know where you are getting this “against Pavia” stance with me.

@ScoutingSchlr @RapSheet So NFL just posted Ravens signed Pavia to a three year deal too.

Source: #Ravens agree to 3-year deal with QB Joe Fagnano from UConn.

@conundrummerboy @RapSheet Very excited to see what they can do!

@ScoutingSchlr @RapSheet UConn was very good. Skyler Bell was an incredible receiver, Cam Edwards an excellent back (who transfered to Michigan State for this season) and the defense played tough. Don't sleep on the Huskies this fall either.

@Wanetacatman @RapSheet No guessing about it, when you guys like Skyler Bell, Cam Edwards, Mel Brown, Bryun Parham, Oumar Diomande, they have a very good team. Just because I said they are good, doesn’t mean I’m comparing them to vandy as a whole. A lot goes into the draft process, every second matters.

@ScoutingSchlr @RapSheet I guess. But Vandy beat LSU, Tenn,Mizz, Auburn et al. Who’d UConn beat?

@Corey_Bender @CoachGChatman SEC is out recruiting the MLB #ItJustMeansMore #SEC

BREAKING: Priority DL target De’Voun Kendrick has committed to the Florida Gators. @CoachGChatman offered earlier this year and quickly made him a priority. Now, he’s locked in with the SEC school. on3.com/rivals/devoun-…

NCAA DI Board directed DI Cabinet to move forward with 5-for-5 talks. Rules would not be retroactive, meaning the rush of basketball transfers who have exhausted eligibility would not get a 5th season. on3.com/news/ncaa-di-b…

@bryan_ashcraft @NFL_Convo I personally am a ponds truther, I just wouldn’t of taken him that high. He’s still really high on my position board.

@ScoutingSchlr @NFL_Convo Delane didn’t give up a TD all season. He is CB1 day one .

Which Top 10 pick will be the biggest bust?🤔 I’ll start… David Bailey

@PeteThamel I wonder if this will be on the same scale of punishment as the last gambling scandal. Have to set a precedent that this will not be tolerated under any circumstance.

Sources: Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. He’s under NCAA investigation in the wake of the discovery of Sorsby making thousands of bets via a gambling app. espn.com/college-footba…