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[Moderated by Matt Jones]
Yes I am serious. Tonight on the CW show with Chip Cosby, a caller called in with a suggestion. With one scholarship open and going unused next season, why not bring back Michael Porter? At first it sounds like an odd suggestion. Porter was often criticized while at UK and fans were more often frustrated than excited by his play. Porter was a PG during his first three years at UK and with the addition of Wall and Bledsoe, the chances of him seeing the court at that position add up to less than zero. In addition, he has a baby and has graduated and seems content to move on with his life after basketball. With all of that, a return to basketball seems at first glance to be unlikely and unsatisfying.
But then Chip and I dug a little deeper. Having Porter on the team does no one any harm. Calipari has suggested to Andy Katz that he does not plan on filling the scholarship with another recruit, and if that is the case, it will simply sit open until next season. If Porter comes and plays, he will have it for one year and it will open at the end of the season…exactly the same as if it went un-used. Having Michael on the team would allow for some Senior leadership and even if he gets little playing time, it would not hurt the team to have a guy who has been through the battles during his time in Lexington. So why not?
Further, there could be situations in which Porter is helpful. The biggest weakness on this team right now is shooting. With Jodie gone, there are no three point shooters that have shown themselves to be reliable on the Division I stage and only Darnell Dodson is billed as knock-down shooter at the next level. Michael Porter was always said to have played out of position and to have been more of a SG than a PG at Kentucky. Here he has a chance to potentially come off the bench, have no responsibility bringing the ball up the court and can simply try and make shots. If people are correct that Porter’s game was always more Cameron Mills than Travis Ford, this could be the team where a player like that could be occasionally useful to hit threes off other player’s penetration. So why not?
Plus, playing on a winning team before he exits UK would be a good ending to Michael’s time at UK. He was part of two teams that were coached by a bizarre figure and he often bore the brunt of criticism that likely should have been sent towards the man in charge. Porter did what he was asked and simply didnt have the talent to run the PG position at an elite university. However that doesnt mean he cant have some role on a team. Allowing he (and Perry and Ramon) to finish on a top level team after having three coaches in four years and experiencing almost unprecedented turmoil would be a great reward for what has been a difficult college experience. Porter might even find that the fans will embrace him in this new role and that he could become (gasp) a fan favorite. So why not give it a shot?
I have long advocated for Michael Porter to get his due at Senior Day next year. But with one scholarship open and Calipari seeming to have no intentions of filling it before next season, why not bring back Porter to let him finish his career on top. Michael may not have wanted to continue his time at Kentucky, but he didnt have a chance to make that decision in a “no pressure” situation like may exist now. With Porter on the team, a young man who has given a lot to the University could be rewarded for his time served. Plus the team gets a player that could, in certain situations, be helpful. Chip and I ended the show by saying, “bring back Michael Porter!” and the more I think about it, the more I like it.
So Cal, give it a shot…an inspirational tweet here, a shout out to the Kentucky family there…bring Michael Porter back and let him finish the 2009-2010 UK roster.
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June 16th, 2009 at 1:02 am
You can’t be serious. Since when is Porter a good shooter? He was very average last season from three point range and a lot of the times was throwing up air balls or shots that almost broke the backboard
June 16th, 2009 at 1:02 am
Why don’t we just bring back Todd Tackett while we are at it
June 16th, 2009 at 1:03 am
This is the worst idea I’ve heard since the Jump to Conclusions mat. Yes Matt, this is horrible, this idea.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:04 am
last year he wasnt much, but the year before if i remember right he could shoot it, and dont forget about the games that he did get hot on last year, if he can get into his rhythm hes a better shooter at 3 than what they have now, i love the idea
June 16th, 2009 at 1:05 am
Oh, I get it. This’ll stop the complaining about Meeks and put it on the Back Rim Presto from Modesto.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:07 am
I don’t think Porter wants to come back, especially to sit the pine. He’s now a dad and a graduate. He’s done with college.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Unless he goes to graduate school.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Cal said he wasnt bringing in another recuited.
So that mean if the spot is filled it would be by someone like porter galloway or Pilgram.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:09 am
This has to be a joke. Yeah lets bring back a kid who had no businessplaying d 1 ball much less playing for Kentucky. He could not play for half the high school teams in Kentucky but lets put him back on the tea!?!?!??! No thanks i’ll pass….now if only Perry Stevenson would follow him out i would be happy. Guys how any of you think Porter brings anything to the tabe is beyond me. I am so glad that the days of having opposing teams laugh at us because players like Porter, Woo, Shag, Thomas, Perry and several others are over. I know i know they are all great kids but that does not mean they should be playing for UK!
June 16th, 2009 at 1:10 am
06-07 year he was 41% from 3 on the year, thats not too bad, last year game against georgia 5-8 from 3, so he has his moments where he isnt that bad, you cant dog him that much cause he was playing a position where he didnt have much backup, and was better equipped for another position
June 16th, 2009 at 1:10 am
This is a joke .. right? Seriously, he was MISERABLE on the court here. No need to sour this all star caliber team with him back.
Nothing personal against Michael as a person, and I mean that. But strictly basketball speaking? No, not even an option that should be looked at.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:10 am
Why didnt Cal just keep Gallowy and drop him later.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:11 am
out of alllllllllll the kids that play high school ball or in the junior college…there has to be someone with the lable “shooter” who can contribute for this team….i will just leave it for Coach Cal to make the decision…if he feels we dont need to use it,then so be it then.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:11 am
Like I mentioned earlier today, allow Dwight Perry have the scholarship and allow two walkon players after that. Serves the same purpose you discussed since none will likely the see floor much.
I don’t mind offering the schollie to Porter but I believe he is in Daddy mode and would not want to be out of town in Cancun when the baby is born (not sure when it is due). He has his degree and is moving on.
I was expecting a big post from you this evening and something that got the discussion started all over again. Bit of a let down but probably more welcomed than a discussion that will keep everyone up until 4 am.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:12 am
10. how can you say crap about perry, he had some pretty impressive games last year, hes a bit weak yeah, but he can contribute
June 16th, 2009 at 1:14 am
Ship = Sailed
June 16th, 2009 at 1:16 am
Hood, Dodson, Bledsoe at the 2 spot, Wall at the 2 spot, are all better
shooters than Porter. Part of shooting is being able to create your own
shot and shot over people, neither of which Porter could do
June 16th, 2009 at 1:17 am
There could be a good reason to keep that scholorship open….time
will tell sooner than later if that reason is true
June 16th, 2009 at 1:18 am
This is the the most stupid thing you have written in a long time Matt.
Oh, and just so you know, although this is a very slow news period, this site has pretty much sucked balls since about the time you started your TV show.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:19 am
wait, doesnt jarrod carter have a chance to be a 5th year senior, how bout we bring him back lol
June 16th, 2009 at 1:21 am
SAVE what Reasons.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:21 am
SAVE what Reasons.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:25 am
i think this is a great idea IF there is no recruit Cal’s looking for (SaveUK, whats your thoughts on this now?) and if it is not offered back to Pil/Galloway (which I doubt happens now). I would LOVE for Porter to get a little compensation for having to take the sh*t from a LOT of UK fans (such as myself) but he worked his butt off for this team and I think Matt hit the nail on the head with this post.
Lets give a kid who worked so hard for this University/fanbase/program for three years the Senior season he effort deserved.
He doesn’t have to go in, but I also agree that he can shoot the three well. Not great, but fairly well, as he showed in the second half of last season. But… as SaveUK pointed out, shooting is part creation as well.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:26 am
I was thinking there might be an elite player who might be looking to
transfer. He could sit out next season but practice with the team and
be ready to play in 2010
June 16th, 2009 at 1:27 am
19. If we add Lance Stephenson, I may just bail all together. Do we really want actual violations instead of perceived ones?
I’m not sure I want a guy as indecisive as Xavier Henry on my team at this point either. He’s the type of kid to pull a Christian Drejer and bolt for Europe 8 games into the season.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:27 am
Cal said if you can’t play we can’t use you or hide you!! Porter can’t play, what a joke KSR!! Simply comical!!
June 16th, 2009 at 1:29 am
DLH I think you are the crazy one.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:29 am
wonder if any of USC recruits would decommitt since Sleepy Floyd resign
June 16th, 2009 at 1:30 am
SaveUK Who told you this
June 16th, 2009 at 1:31 am
#32 Haven’t they already? How would be good enough to give a scholorship
too that might be taken up for 4 years?
June 16th, 2009 at 1:31 am
It is better than leaving the scholarship open, hopefully you haters can agree on that. It is very sad that none of you have an ounce of respect for the hard work a kid did for the team you claim to love. But maybe you just love the name UK and the brand, and not the actual beating hearts who go out on the court and play the games. Its fine to criticize a player’s play. I rode the hell out of Porter every game he played in, but I can respect the hell out of the kid for the sh*t he took and went through, esp under Coach Gillispie.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:32 am
#33 This is just me trying to form a theory. I have heard rumors but
they are just that and not from any credible source, just internet
rumors.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:33 am
I dont want momo jones, aka u of l’s and usc’s leftovers
June 16th, 2009 at 1:34 am
#35 What if Jodie doesn’t sign an agent, goes undrafted, and wants
to come back? You be calling for Cal to pull that scholorship from Porter
that he just gave back, if he did give it back. How stupid of a move would
that be either way you look at it
June 16th, 2009 at 1:36 am
I didn’t say just give it back to him right this instant. It will take a lot for Jodie to go undrafted though and be able to come back. OBVIOUSLY any asking of Porter to come back would require being COMPLETELY sure Jodie Meeks will not be able to return
June 16th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Jeez you all are stupid. The worst thing that could come out of this is the money spent on the scholarship…Nothing more. Sure we got frustrated with him at times but he showed he could be a leader so let him lead by example and give some senior leadership which any team in the country needs throughout the season.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:39 am
I bet Wall would be more of leader, even as a freshman, than Porter.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:40 am
I think it is clear that Calipari doesn’t want anyone on this team
that he doesn’t feel he can play next season or seasons after.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:42 am
41, agreed, all I am saying is if there is no one else worthy to give this scholarship too, offer Porter a spot on the team, so he can actually ENJOY basketball for once during his college career and end it on a high note, even if he doesn’t ever get to see the floor. Save him a uniform and a spot on the bench, and let him get a senior night. That doesn’t hurt our team one bit, I just don’t see the complaints one can have with that.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:43 am
SUAVE alot of peoples didnt understand why didnt he just wait until later to cut Gallowy or PILgrams.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:43 am
that is true, that is what Calipari is projected as his wants right now, but this would be a cool and respectful move if he lets him back on…….butttttt of course I say it is better to explore all other option that could possiby better the team before we let Porter back on
June 16th, 2009 at 1:44 am
38. I could be wrong but I think the NCAA closed that come back if you go undrafted/ no agent loophole after the Randolph Morris situation. I think once you leave your name in after the deadline to withdraw you lose your amateur status regardless of whether you sign an agent.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:45 am
Who is to say that Porter would even want to come back just to sit
the bench. Why workout, practice, travel, while juggling academics,
when you just got married, have a baby on the way, when all you’re going
to do is ride the bench.
Not to mention he is a 1 1/2 year starter who has been through 3 coaching
changes, playing for 2 of those coaches.
Maybe Porter left on his own to begin with because he didn’t want to ride
the pine.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:46 am
For anyone interested in a facebook group to bring him back…
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=98897306299#/group.php?gid=98897 306299&ref=nf
June 16th, 2009 at 1:48 am
Save since I am bored.
is it sad Lance S cant get a Scholorship from any school expect for lame UM
June 16th, 2009 at 1:49 am
#44 Galloway baffles me too. Pilgrim I understand.
In my opinion Cal simply told Pilgrim they were not going renew his
scholorship.
I think when Cal sit down with Galloway, he told Galloway that he wasn’t
going to play him, he would sit the bench all year long, and it might be
best for him to leave. I don’t think Cal told Galloway he had to leave, just
told him the truth and Galloway agreed that it would probably be best if he
left.
That is my opinion from what I have heard Galloway say since then in interviews.
I have a theroy why Pilgrim was told his scholorship wouldn’t be renewed eventhough
Matt had no problem sitting the bench at UK and didn’t want to transfer
June 16th, 2009 at 1:55 am
#49 I don’t think UM cares about questions concerning an athletes
eligibilty as long as the NCAA clears them to play. They seem to take
the “take them now and hope nothing comes up later” approach. Funny thing
is UM fans want to blame Calipari but I see the same problems dealing with
eligibilty status/problems in all of UM athletics.
If UM fans would open their eyes they would see they have a compliance/AD dept
problem but I guess it is just easier for them to blame it on Cal and ignore all
the internal problems they have.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:57 am
#46 I know they didn’t close it but did make it harder. I would look
it up on the NCAA website to make sure thats right but I am to lazy right now.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Jodie is gone and not coming back.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:01 am
Matt, I think it is a great idea as well. I’m shocked at how everyone is bashing the thought. Why can’t people get it in their heads that Meeks isn’t coming back? And why would Galloway or Pilgrim want to sit on the bench here when they could transfer elsewhere and possibly start? Porter wouldn’t expect playing time. It would just be a thank you for his hardwork that was not appreciated at all. Do you think Porter came to UK to be a starting point guard with two all-sec players? Hell no. He was thrown out there and did the best he could. I say bring it back. F-ck it, I say he starts against Louisville.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Ok, the starting against Louisville thing was too much. I had some momentum going.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:03 am
#54 You sure Porter would come back after all he has been through, play
for his 3rd coach, practice everyday, workout, travel, to sit the bench
and never get to play?
No one even knows if Porter would come back and like Galloway, why does
eveyone want to make a big deal out of players that 1) probably don’t
want to play at UK to sit the bench 2) where not going to play if they
did stay
June 16th, 2009 at 2:05 am
I think Cal may take a transfer and in that case we will need that
scholorship
June 16th, 2009 at 2:11 am
Lulz
I’m with SaveUK Lets get a transfer that can shoot!
June 16th, 2009 at 2:11 am
Is it just me or is there people taking to themselves on here?
BTW, We’re trying to cut down on turnovers.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:16 am
galloway was at malones tonight with the coach of georgetown happy osborne…he will soon be at georgetown, wait and see
June 16th, 2009 at 2:17 am
#58 I do know of several strong rumors from credible sources of people
who maybe looking to tranfer but non of them sound like options UK would
look at.
I think if we did take a transfer it wouldn’t be for a shooter. By the
2010 season Dodson and Hood will be more than ready to play the 2 guard
position. Plus there are still several 2010 recruits that we are in good
with that would probably be better options than a transfer.
I think if we are looking at what type of player UK might take as a transfer
we might need to start looking at what might be hard for us to get in the
2010 class. I don’t think SG will be a problem and like I said, Dodson and
Hood will be ready by then to take that role up as elite players.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:18 am
#59 Funny you say that about turnovers because as much as Jodie would
have made us a better team him staying in the draft just helped us
on the turnover issues we had last season.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:19 am
Does Kige have any eligibility?
June 16th, 2009 at 2:22 am
#63 LOL, how about Hunter McClintock? LOL
June 16th, 2009 at 2:23 am
Can we invest the empty scholarship and save it for another season? You know, like a season when we’re on probation?
June 16th, 2009 at 2:24 am
#65 What?
June 16th, 2009 at 2:25 am
Whenever the NCAA takes some scholarships away on down the road. Maybe we could save this one for then.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:26 am
lets not forget how good Wall and Bledsoe really are. Last year we
didn’t have anyone who could create for others. Wall and Bledsoe
can create offense for the players we had last year, doing it with
the players we have next season will be easy.
As hard as Patterson has had to work to get his shot the last two year he
will be in heaven with all the easy buckets he gets next season.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:27 am
Yeah but just imagine Kige in the dribble drive. “Arrrite Dribble-Drive Viewers…”
June 16th, 2009 at 2:28 am
#67 Speaking of scholorships I wish the NCAA would go back to 15 scholorships
per team.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:29 am
while this is BY FAR the worst idea i’ve heard in a while, i must say, Porter very seldom missed his first 3 pt shot… it was the second, third, fourth, fith, and sixth that he would always trick off, airball, turnover, etc… but i always thought he’d be great coming off the bench, 8 minutes/gm MAX and maybe run a set play for him.. nah, EFF that.. i just bought a new TV, not really ready to break it at the sight of Porter shooting a desperation 3 with the whole team wide open looking at him…
June 16th, 2009 at 2:31 am
Stop hating on porter, he would be an asset to the team even if he didn’t play. If Cousins played any where near the energy and effort of porter he could be an all-american. He would provide leadership and that is what we need. I for one would love to see him end his time at UK on a positive note because he gave it his all and he deserves it. He may not be the most talented but he could excell in situations that he would be placed in this year.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:32 am
Cousins would have a lot more energy if he would take the handguns out of his shorts. Do you know how much those weigh?
June 16th, 2009 at 2:33 am
#72 Cousins hasn’t even played for UK yet.
What makes you think Porter would come back? What makes you think
Porter left because he didn’t want to sit the bench for a whole season?
June 16th, 2009 at 2:33 am
I would also bet that most of the people who post on here would get ran by porter in a game of one on one. I don’t think people realize how good any D1 player is regardless if they suck compared to other players.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:34 am
I wouldn’t worry about Cousins and his attitude and effort just yet.
We might not even have to worry about it ever. We could probably go
ahead and pre-thank Patterson for that
June 16th, 2009 at 2:34 am
I know cousins hasn’t played for UK yeat but the knock on him is lazyness
June 16th, 2009 at 2:35 am
yet = yeat
June 16th, 2009 at 2:35 am
#75 I agree with that
June 16th, 2009 at 2:36 am
I think that cousins is a hell of a player and will do just fine but people like porter would be a good influence on him
June 16th, 2009 at 2:36 am
Marc Maggard is reporting that Billy Donovan will be named UK’s coach sooner than you think. What were we talking about?
June 16th, 2009 at 2:37 am
#77 Like I said, lets just be thankful that we got Patterson to handle
that. I got to watch some pickup games last Thursday and Patterson
was already getting in Cousin’s face.
Patterson might be the best thing that ever happened to Cousins
June 16th, 2009 at 2:38 am
I just can’t see Cousins really caring what Porter said or thought.
He will care what Patterson has to say and he will care that Orton
will work his butt off and make it easy for Cal to play Orton if Cousins
has any attitude problems
June 16th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Patterson is the man and I love him even more than ever. He is true blue and I can’t wait to see his jersey hangin up with the greats one day.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:40 am
Billy Donovan is wondering how he is going to sell tickets next year.
Maybe if he put Tim Tebow on the bench the Gators might be fill at least
half of the arena
June 16th, 2009 at 2:41 am
work ethic rubs off on people, if Cal praises porter for that in practice then I would think cousins would notice.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:42 am
Save- Billy D is gonna regret not coming here for the rest of his life after Cal puts an annual beatdown on him. I hope he takes the UofSmell job sometime so we can hate him more.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:42 am
#84 I wish you and every UK fan could seen the pickup games I saw
last week. Seeing Patterson being as vocal as he was and the seriousness
on his face for just an early summer pickup game was exciting to see.
Patterson is already focused.
You would have loved seeing Wall and Bledsoe going at it.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:46 am
#86 Is that you Billy G? LOL, just kiddin
#87 Donovan already regrets it. Cal has already taken Wall and Bledsoe
from him. Gillispie took Patterson from him. Wonder what Donovan would
do if/when Cal takes Brandon Knight from him.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:46 am
I can’t wait this year in going to be special. I wanted meeks here so bad so that he could play on a great team. I think over time that Pat will be remember more than meeks because of how much he wanted to win a title. The only thing that makes me happy is that hood is going to get some more minutes and show people that he does belong here. He is underrated IMO.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Poor Donovan, it must be hard being a great coach at a school where
no one really cares. Do half of the UF fans even know who Donovan is
June 16th, 2009 at 2:48 am
Well he does come from Madisonville, KY. Madisonville produces nothing but greatness.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:50 am
Billy D. is not tough enough! He got whipped. I don’t know what he has to do to get a recruit except dive for loose balls and run. What a joke BCG was. I would feel stupid if I was Billy D. for losing Pat to a guy like him, but thank god he did.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Gotta love the KY boys!! miller and hood leading us to number 8 would be awesome.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:52 am
If we could go back and add just Wall or Bledsoe to last years team what
difference do you think that would have made?
June 16th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Speaking of KY boys is it true that as much potential as Hood and Miller
have that they have nothing on the potential of Jaylen Beckham?
June 16th, 2009 at 2:54 am
We would have made the tourney with no problems, I would say sweet 16 but I don’t know about anything past that because 1.) BCG 2.) lack of depth
June 16th, 2009 at 2:56 am
I have heard really good things about Beckham, I have not seen any video on him so I can’t say but if it is true than bring him on. Cal seems interested in him so he must be a baller.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:57 am
I think if we had Wall we win the SEC and the SEC tourny. Maybe even
an elite 8 in the NCAA tournament. That is how good Wall is but there
is that BCG factor. He might not have even played Wall - You know, to send
a message to him, LOL!
June 16th, 2009 at 2:59 am
A scout told my buddy that I try to get info from that Zollo is
blowing up this summer and opening up a lot of eyes, and that he should
move up a lot in the ranking updates at the end of the summer.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:59 am
I think Cal is the best thing that could have happened for Miller. BCG was in his head and really stunted his development; with Cal I think the sky is the limit because he is a great motivator.
June 16th, 2009 at 3:01 am
LOL yeah he would have said Wall your selfish and all you want is the NBA so get off the bus and walk to the game.
June 16th, 2009 at 3:03 am
Here you go frostytipsadonk. Just for you
http://www.kentuckysportsnetwork.com/video/ksn-first-look-jaylen-beckh am
June 16th, 2009 at 3:03 am
Half of you idiots don’t understand what he is saying do you??
We have a scholarship that will go to waste…On a team filled with very young kids, why not have Porter? He would be tough and physical in practice and could come in without any pressure and knock down uncontested shots. His Senior leadership could be very valuable
Porter was horrible last year because of the pressure that comes with trying to carry a terrible team at a place like UK. And idiots yelling at him did not help maters. UK FANS GOT INTO HIS HEAD LAST YEAR and destroyed all of his confidence.
June 16th, 2009 at 3:04 am
#102 Lets be fair, not even Gillispie would be dumb enough to bench
Wall but again Wall wouldn’t be dumb enough to find out
June 16th, 2009 at 3:04 am
Thanks SaveUK.. or suave. LOL
June 16th, 2009 at 3:05 am
104- I agree
June 16th, 2009 at 3:06 am
#104 Oh so the reason Porter was horrible was because of the pressure.
Okay, thanks. So does that mean Wall and Bledsoe are just more mature
as freshman to handle pressure or does talent actually play a role in
how good you handle your position or not?
and how do you even know there is a wasted scholorship?
June 16th, 2009 at 3:09 am
#106 Remember that he was only a freshman in HS in that video which was
this last season. I think he is someone UK fans should really start
paying attention too.
June 16th, 2009 at 3:11 am
109- thanks im out see you later
June 16th, 2009 at 3:18 am
Who are these transfer rumors…and only rumors of course.
June 16th, 2009 at 3:29 am
#111 Erving at UF/Rontei at Arkansas/couple of players at UConn/the
whole USC roster/Morgan at UCLA.
I got to think my mind just went blank
June 16th, 2009 at 3:36 am
Chris Singleton and if that one is true that might be of interest to
UK
June 16th, 2009 at 3:37 am
Henry Sims
June 16th, 2009 at 3:40 am
108…people were booing this kid ON HIS HOME COURT!!! That coupled with whatever mind games BCG played wore him down. If you actually watched him play you could tell this everytime he thought about shooting.
and if the scholarship is not used it would be wasted….I would think that is pretty simple to understand.
I don’t know how Wall or Bledsoe handle pressure. Hopefully 20,000 fans won’t Boo and heckle these guys like we did with Porter
June 16th, 2009 at 3:55 am
Matt is still “The Man”. Write a post that some claim as the worste post ever and the discussion still rages until 4am.
June 16th, 2009 at 3:55 am
SaveUk…what was ur report on the pick up games?
June 16th, 2009 at 3:57 am
I don`t mind as long as he`s a bench warmer and doesnt get to shoot the three. last season he would air ball two three`s just then finally hit one. But he is a good kid.
June 16th, 2009 at 4:00 am
He posted his remarks last week about the pick up games. His view was that Bledsoe and Wall pushed each other and that if Wall would not have come, there would not have been much of a drop off at PG. PP was the vocal leader and pushed everyone. Miller and Hood were impressive and will produce in this system as well as Dodson. Cousins was on again off again but that should change with PP around. PP was blocking everyones shots and showing them who is boss and lastly, Orton could pass Cousins before SEC play if he picks up the system quickly.
By the way, Jodie and PP were roommates. Now that he is gone, who moves in with PP? Orton and he are close. Mama P helped Orton through the tough times when his mother passed.
June 16th, 2009 at 4:03 am
Short memories for most. I remember yelling for him to shoot more than I was yelling at him not to. Someone can look at the numbers but I believe he only attempted something like 35 3 pointers last year. Hardly the model 3 point threat. Lastly, if he did come back, and he were in the game it would not matter if he launched them from 3/4 court because the other team would be down by 20 with 1 minute to go.
June 16th, 2009 at 4:08 am
Save..thanks. I’ve been deployed on sea duty for the past few months and haven’t been able to be in the know with what is IRT college ball. Actually, thanks for everyone on here providing some good banter and info with the CATS….has helped time go by.
I also like the quality douche______ comments!!
June 16th, 2009 at 4:10 am
Where is Porter now….did he head back west or still in state?
June 16th, 2009 at 4:14 am
Matt, I try not to complain about the content of your blog since it’s free and all… but did you really just spend 4 paragraphs attempting to justify MICHAEL PORTER’s business within 500 yards of the Joe Craft Center this season?
And I thought I was still stuck in the TubbyBall Tar Pit. For the Love of God man, you don’t understand how good we’re going to be this year, do you? It’s OK, you will wake up from that PlowMule-induced Coma in a few short months.
June 16th, 2009 at 4:14 am
He is still in KY. Also, thanks for all you do crazydave!
June 16th, 2009 at 4:26 am
How funny is this from Gary Parrish?
“Which means I’m predicting that on the first Monday in April, Bill Self and John Calipari will battle for the national title for the second time in three years. And I’m also predicting that if Calipari finds himself up three points in the final seconds, John Wall is going to foul Sherron Collins so hard that Mario Chalmers will feel it all the way down in Miami.”
June 16th, 2009 at 5:05 am
By the way, one last thing before I am off to bed, I was mistaken about Porter. He made 32 3-pointers all last year and attempted 94 or so. I stated that he had taken only 35 shots but that was obviously wrong and I wanted to clear myself up before the earlybirds started attacking me for my previous comment.
June 16th, 2009 at 5:25 am
I think we only have four true guards on the team, with a couple injuries we might need another guard, either Porter or Galloway might help and I don’t see a lot of harm in it. Neither might want to though, for different reasons. I thought Porter might have just quit to take one for the team, if he wanted the scholarship and it will be wasted then give it to him if he wants it, how many boos to a dollar would he be getting, probably underpaid. And I agree, he might surprise with his shooting without all the other pressures, confidence is everything in shooting. What percentage do you think Jodie shot on threes the last part of the season to bring his average down to slightly over 40%, and he is undoubtedly a great natural shooter from both the free throw and three point range.
June 16th, 2009 at 6:27 am
This shows Matt’s not interested in the tree at Christmas.
He just wants to hang a pretty ornament. Only problem here is his idea of a pretty ornament is bad memories to the rest of us.
If Matt was in charge Kige would have a special seat on the UK bench and Bryan The Intern would never be told the truth.
June 16th, 2009 at 6:29 am
this is by far the worst idea i’ve heard in a long time.
June 16th, 2009 at 6:31 am
#10 needs to learn to be respectful of our kids. To ridicule the players that were on a team coached by BCG is downright ludicrous. These kids are giving it their all, and for you to run them down really shows your ignorance. Why not give Michael Porter a shot at the 2. It can only be a win win situation, being he doesn’t have to play the out of position point guard he played last year. Learn to be respectful, as these are KIDS you’re talking about…
June 16th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Amazing, simply amazing.
June 16th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Bringing back Porter would be a feel good karma move
but I think everyone freaking out where all the 3 pointers
will be coming from is a tad bit premature. It sucks that
Jodie and his 117 3’s are gone but all of Cal’s teams at
Memphis made more 3’s than UK did and had no one near 100
3’s made. The DDMO will create shots, and with UK’s roster, the
3’s will be plentiful.
Click on my name for an analysis of next season
June 16th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Let’s bring back BCG too! Just kidding hope you are as well?
June 16th, 2009 at 7:28 am
[...] Kentucky Sports Radio wants to bring back Michael Porter. [...]
June 16th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I dont think we need a shooter
June 16th, 2009 at 7:30 am
http://www.examiner.com/x-13129-Utah-Jazz-Examiner~y2009m6d16-2009-NBA -Mock-Draft
June 16th, 2009 at 7:31 am
NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
June 16th, 2009 at 7:36 am
SAVE UK.. you make this entire comments section unreadable.. this isn’t a chat room.
June 16th, 2009 at 7:36 am
What are you smoking? Porter can’t run, dribble, pass or shoot. The other team hardly guarded him.
You put him in the game and it’s like playing 4 on 5.
June 16th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Here is a suggestion for that final roster spot. A long and mulittalented player with only a few issues.
http://hellinthehall.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/sypher-orts_ncaab_exp erts-678429961-1240331659.jpg?w=350&h=268
June 16th, 2009 at 7:39 am
WTF? Did Kige write this?
June 16th, 2009 at 7:43 am
PORTER IS HORRIBLE!!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE HE WANTS TO RELIVE THE NIGHTMARE WE’VE BEEN IN FOR SEVERAL YEARS. NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
June 16th, 2009 at 7:45 am
This is why UK fans are ridiculed. And not for what Matt said, for how most of you have acted in this thread.
June 16th, 2009 at 7:46 am
136 — If Jodie got picked up by the Lakers — that would be great.
If he could develop his ball handling skills, defensive skills, in a year he could be a fantastic replacement for Derek Fisher.
June 16th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Also…this idea is soooo bad…it’s really not worth responding too…but I will anyway.
I liked Michael Porter…he’s tough, and he has a crazy amount of heart.
That being said, regardless of how well he can shoot or not…HE IS/WAS A DEFENSIVE LIABILITY.
Devan Downey OWNED him…stole the ball from him 3 times in a row.
In every game, Porter’s man took him off the dribble and it was left to Perry or Pat or Josh to clean up after him…
June 16th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Hey guys lets see if Chris Harrison has a year left he can shoot and he also dated Marcy Chapman!
June 16th, 2009 at 8:02 am
That’s Mitch B. in that picture!
June 16th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Why don’t we get Saul Smith on the horn and see what he thinks?
June 16th, 2009 at 8:06 am
A lot of talk this year about the one and done rule. Why don’t we ask the NCAA and the NBA about this:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Why-I-mostly-sup port-Bryce-Harper-s-decision-to-?urn=mlb,170270
June 16th, 2009 at 8:08 am
this post is just wrong on so many levels it almost makes me sick
June 16th, 2009 at 8:09 am
I’m with you Matt. Someone start a FB app.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:11 am
I see what you are saying Matt…
But, that’s like a girl dumping you for a better guy, dates that guy for 2.5 months, breaks up with him and then says to you “since I am not dating anyone else right now, maybe I will just date you for awhile”.
If Porter and Cal did not feel like he was good enough 2.5 months ago, then don’t throw him a charity scholarship. Michael may even take this as more of slap in the face than an opportunity.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Cal shld do what Bobby Knight did at Texas Tech and have a reality show where he picks up a student off campus. That would be awesomeness at its awesomenessest.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Ignore the unwashed masses Matt, it’s a good idea. If the scholarship isn’t going to be used, no sense letting it go to waste when it can be used for a good purpose. Porter was a good kid here, tried hard, and never once did anything to embarrass UK.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Matt you don’t need to write when you are tired
June 16th, 2009 at 8:21 am
ummm, Porter left on his own to be with his new family, since he had already graduated. Good idea if he wants to return but he doesn’t so it’s dee dee dee to even suggest it.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Good Lord that is the dumbest suggestion ever. I survived the past and i’m enjoying the future. Let it be. Thankfully, Calipari would never go for this.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Ok, I’m not going to hate on Porter, those days should be over. I agree that he did give a great deal to the University, and I also agree that his leaving was a bit sad considering the circumstances. I have to disagree that he should be brought back for one year though. He’ll sit behind two ultra talented point guards, and three talented wing type players. Unless we replay the 96-98 seasons and are up by 30, Porter would rarely see action. I don’t see the point in bringing him back just to say thanks, he’s grown up and he’s moving one. Good luck Michael, it just won’t be on the basketball court.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:29 am
154. I agree, if the scholarship isn’t going to be used then why not give it to a walk-on or Porter. Even if he did give it to Porter, it’s not like Porter is going to see any significant time. Also, Porter wouldn’t be asked to handle to rock, that’s what we have Wall and Bledsoe for. The only reason that he would be on the court is to shoot a three (a la Lee Humphrey). Porter is not the shooter that Humphrey is, but he will not be asked to run the point or handle the rock, just shoot a wide open three. Again, I’m not saying Porter is a world beater, just trying to point out that if the scholly isn’t going to be used on an incoming recruit why not give it to him or one of the walk-ons.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:31 am
149) Nice link!!!…… If I was that good, I would definately forego the final two years of high school and make millions upon millions(hindsight being 20/20). Granted baseball is so much more different than basketball though. The arguement against was of missing the high school experience, but i tend to disagree on that personally
OBTW…I think that Porter would love getting destroyed by Wall, Bledsoe, etc, everyday in practice and then maybe getting a minute or two in the games or even if that. It’s time to close the book on the Michael Porter years.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Just got to see Joe Buck get roasted by Artie Lange…
Hilarious!!!
Joe Buck = Colin Cowherd
June 16th, 2009 at 8:35 am
161. Got a link? Or is that from the HBO show where they interviewed Brett Favre?
June 16th, 2009 at 8:40 am
I’m biased on this, but let him play if he wants. It would be a poor decision if Mike came back (Its time to get his grown on), but if it is unused…why not?
Either Mike or give it to Dwight, Mark, or Matt and let the other 2 senior walk-ons stay on as such. They have paid their dues as well
June 16th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Seriously folks. Has the majority on here suffered a SEVERE blow to the head?
June 16th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Does anyone know when Midnight Madness will be ?
June 16th, 2009 at 8:51 am
I love Porter. I do NOT mean this in a bad way, but he’d be a fine bench-warmer. Great heart, “tough” (no pun intended), okay shooter, but:
Can’t dribble + can’t create your own shot = not a guard.
If he were 6′7″, he’d make a fine SF.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:55 am
GUYS, do you see this? Most of this thread?
This is why our fanbase is ridiculed so much. This is why we’re called “crusties”
Anywho… what about the transfer idea? Also, what was it that I was hearing about Wesley Witherspoon possibly transferring? I guess that isn’t happening?
June 16th, 2009 at 8:55 am
It makes huge sense to give this scholarship to Porter. It doesn’t hurt anything, because he is gone next year regardless. Even if he never gets off the bench, he deserves a free ride and the fun of next season for all he put up with during his 3 years at UK.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:57 am
As for Porter, if for nothing else, if he never sees the court even for a second, give it to a guy who worked with all his heart so that he can be a part of something special to go out.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:00 am
The ones saying NOO don’t aren’t considering that the likelihood of Porter playing significant minutes are slim to none and slim is packing it’s bags. It would be a waste if the scholarship goes UNused, especially to a guy who would only be here for the one year they have an extra scholarship laying around.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Let’s give Onions McOnion a shot!
June 16th, 2009 at 9:02 am
[...] Kentucky Sports Radio wants to bring back Michael Porter. [...]
June 16th, 2009 at 9:13 am
I agree with Matt. I’d much rather have the scholarship go to Porter, if Porter truly is interested in coming back, than go unused for a year. That’s not to say that there might be better uses for the empty scholarship, however. Porter deserves it, and I think there’s a real possibility he could add some value to the team. I think the people who still can’t get off the “Lets bash Michael Porter” bandwagon need to move on and get a life. I’ve never seen any player be treated more as a scapegoat than Porter ever - I think the whole thing is a self-perpetuating mess that was started by ignorant fans. Frankly, I think UK would’ve been much worse without him last year (although much better if we still had Jasper or if Liggins had been more prepared for D1 basketball).
Also, I agree that these comments should not be used as a chat room. If you’re going to stay up all night discussing UK with a stranger over the internet, it should be done somewhere else. No need to clog up the comments with 60 back and forth comments from two people.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:14 am
As long as Cal doesn’t feel undue pressure to (over)play a senior with heart, sure bring him back.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:15 am
The best way to decide if something is a good idea is to read the comments section on this blog. If the majority of comments are against something, then it is probably a good idea. So, using this formula I say bring back Portr and wish Jodie luck in the league.
You people are embarassing.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:17 am
175. THIS.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Excellent idea, Mr. Jones!!! I didn’t like Michael Porter on the court as much as the next guy, but he played his ass off his whole career and didn’t care what anyone thought of him. This is also a guy that CHOSE to play here at UK rather than play football for USC (probably would have been a better choice, as far as winning goes, but look what he chose!). Why not have him come back and at least BE A PART of what could be a Final Four team? He doesn’t even have to play. I, for one, think the guy deserves it….. bring back Michael Porter!
June 16th, 2009 at 9:29 am
If you just want to do the kid a solid because he is a good kid, that’s fine. But, don’t try to convince me that there will ways in which he can help the team. There isn’t any…at least not on the court. He’s definitely not a “knock down shooter”.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Porter had some games where we would have lost if it wasn’t for his shooting. Bring him back. Cameron Mills style
June 16th, 2009 at 9:33 am
what role would michael porter fill on this team?
Leadership? So you think these guys are going to look up to Porter? For what reason? They will put their nutz in his face and hang on the rim if he tries to guard them. Mike Porter is a good dude and has a great future ahead of him. Bring him back for Senior Day, great idea. But let’s be real. Porter faked an injury because he couldn’t gaurd Downey from SC. Can you imagine him trying to check Bledsoe or Wall even in practice? Or even Hood or Dobson or Miller? And you seriously mention Porter as if he can shoot a basketball with any consistency. Dude would follow a swish with two bricks. Man, this is just a dumb conversation to have!
June 16th, 2009 at 9:35 am
178- WORD UP! I feel like I’m looking out the window on a beautiful sunny day and someone is trying to tell me it’s raining. Honor Michael Porter by bringing him back on Senior Day. Don’t honor him by allowing him to be exposed on the basketball court anymore.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I always laugh when I see that Porter “couldn’t play” when he outplayed the guys everyone was swooning over like Liggins and Galloway 8 out of 10 games. And he did it playing out of position. The kid went on the floor and did what he was told to do the best he could, which is way more than you can say for several “top talents” last year. I remember Cal saying that he only practices hard 10-11 players so that would be the reason to not bring Porter back to the team. BUT, Cal could give either Porter or Carter the scholly for the year as a good gesture if either were looking to grad school. Being a part of the team and using a scholarship are two separate things. There are many players that, for one reason or another (like injury or being removed from the team), use a scholarship without being a part of the team.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Terrible Idea. Terrible Post. You. Now. Officially. Suck. Matt. Bring back Michael Porter? How about you leave your OPINIONS out of your posts and leave the decisions up to Coach Cal; he seems to be doing pretty well so far ya think?
June 16th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Has anyone considered the possibility that we dont need a 3 point shooter at all. Its basketball and if we defend and we have all these guys that can beat u off the dribble and get to the lane who cares??? Good luck Jodie but really poor decision.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Why didnt we go after Nolan Dennis when he clearly wanted to play at UK?
June 16th, 2009 at 9:41 am
I concur with 182. I’m not advocating for Porter to return to the team, but he definitely out-played Liggins last year, and Galloway was far more turnover-prone than Porter most of the time.
Frankly, I thought Liggins was terrible and never once did I see the potential. Ugliest shot since Rondo from downtown, too.
I hope Cal can change him; otherwise, extremely overrated recruit.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:41 am
180 - who is Dobson?
June 16th, 2009 at 9:42 am
183 - Matt should leave his opinions off of the blog? Really?
June 16th, 2009 at 9:42 am
185 - because at that time, we needed the scholarships for Wall, Bledsoe, Henry … would you take Dennis over any of those 3 players? It’s like when people bitch that we didn’t get Chris Lofton … would you have taken Lofton over Rondo, Morris or Crawford AS A RECRUIT? No. Nobody would have.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:45 am
NO ONE IS SAYING PORTER HAS EXPRESSED INTEREST IN COMING BACK, I AM JUST SAYING OFFER IT TO HIM, quit asking everyone an irrelevant question
June 16th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Before we start handing out a scholarship. Why not ask Michael if he would even consider coming back. He was a starter last year, like it or not, and now will be a mop up player. Probably the last player off the bench. Cal will be playing younger kids to get them game experience. Michael wasn’t a great player but gave everything he had to UK and I thank him for his effort. Maybe media member should ask him how he feels before they offer.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Hey Jackholes, No where in his post does MJ say we NEED Michael Porter. His point, which I find valid, is that it would not hurt the team in any way and maybe, just maybe, he could do some good. Coincidentally, I was having this same conversation yesterday and came to the same conclusion, that this team would actually be good for MP. He practices hard, he wouldn’t play much, when he did play he wouldn’t bring the ball up, he would have no real pressure, and he can shoot. You say why, I say why not.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:46 am
189 dont compare this to the Lofton situation. Joe Crawford was the 2nd rated shooting Guard in the country so i dont blame Tubby. And by the way we didnt get Henry and there was a guy top 50 shooting Guard wanting to come to UK
June 16th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Porter tried hard but couldn’t match up against anyone with talent on the defensive end of the court. Look, remember when Calipari said “If you don’t have skills, I can’t hide you in this offense”? He was talking to Porter. I liked the movie Rudy too. It was great. And I liked Porter’s effort most of the time. But we’re trying to win a National Championship here, not run a non for profit charity organization for hard nosed kids with very little talent!
June 16th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Bringing him on this team would be equivalent to donating money to the charity of your choice. Porter is a good guy with a bright future. He doesn’t need charity. And for those of you that want to argue if he can shoot or not, check the STATS.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:50 am
183. Do you see the irony? Matt voices his opinion on a blog that he created. Isn’t that the point of a blog, to voice your opinion? You tell him not to voice his opinion, yet you voice yours in the comment section?
You are blowing this way out of proportion. It’s not like Matt is saying that Porter is going to be the starting PG or see significant minutes. Cal has said that he is not going to bring in another recruit this year. So why not give it to a walk-on or Porter. What the hell else are you going to do with it?
June 16th, 2009 at 9:51 am
I’ll compromise–bring him back as Wall’s waterboy.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:53 am
Why not give Jared Carter his 5th year of eligibility instead?
June 16th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Porter’s a nice guy. Bringing him back though would be like all those times America voted to keep Sanjaya on American Idol.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Porter needs to move on, find work where he doesn’t have to pass, dribble or shoot.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:00 am
199 and 200 - you seem logical…unfortunately, I think we’re surrounded…..
June 16th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Hell, NO we don’t need Michael Porter back!! Sean Sutton should never have played at UK. Saul Smith should never have played at UK. Michael Porter should never have played at UK. There was some screwy cloning going on because they were all alike–too many wild ass passes and F’d up shooting. This is the stupidest, craziest idea I have every heard. And, BTW, please, please, please DO NOT let Wall or Bledsoe wear #11–I am SOOOOO afraid that they will be jinxed by the ghost of Saul Smith.!!!
June 16th, 2009 at 10:07 am
What did Jodie Meeks set off a dumb explosion that sets off a series of events like dominos falling each dumber than the one before.
OK, Matt’s turn is up. Who’s next? Oh, that’s easy, BTI’s on deck like a prarie dog in a crapping contest.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:13 am
So I slept on it, and now three things are running through my mind.
1) Watching Porter on multiple occasions dribble the ball off his leg at half court with NO DEFENDER NEAR HIM.
2) The air ball-apalooza he threw up in a ton of games. Remember Miami?
3) Devon Downey salivating at the sight of Porter on the floor.
I think you have to be at least yee skilled *cough*likePatrick*cough* to earn senior style respect.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:18 am
I heard Dusty Mills wants to come back
June 16th, 2009 at 10:23 am
193 - no kidding?? We didn’t get Henry?? Wow, I had no idea. The point was we had to WAIT for him to decide, before offering that ride to Dennis. And, on top of that, Cal wanted Dodson more than Dennis, and didn’t know what Meeks or Patterson were going to do at that point. Hindsight is 20/20, but had the ride been given to Dennis, people would have been bitching until yesterday.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:23 am
UK will not bring Porter back because in these trying economic times they won’t waste the scholarship money on a benchwarming Daddy.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:34 am
188. 196. I check KSR for the up-to-date facts and news, not Matt Jones opinion…I’ll take a big shit on Matt Jones opinion.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:51 am
For the record, I totally respect MJ’s opinion. I also totally disagree with it on this particular subject. The website has been a great source and I appreciate the time and effort. Regarding the article/opinion in question, I think we should check with Justin Timberlake to see if he has any eligibility. I saw him play in one of those charity events and he can shoot as good as Porter. Plus, he has good leadership qualities. Not to mention the pub. we would get. Take a shit on that.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:52 am
I would address some of you as fans of the UK program although I’m sure some of the comments are being made by our brotheren in Louisville. This was evidently Mike’s decision. The University put a stipulation in the contract with Cal that all seniors were off limits. If they left it was because Cal laid out playing time and it wasn’t worth it to these kids. If he doesn’t tell the kids the truth by the end of the year they could be causing team turmoil. As a coach this is not what you strive for before tounament time. Gallaway would be in the same boat with Michael for playing time, maybe 30 seconds every 2 or 3 games. I can’t blame either for choosing a another alternative. It’s a sad situation but some of the blame needs to be put on former coach’s who signed these kids.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:56 am
HAHA 208 Posts and counting. Looks like Matt should post about Porter more often.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I am still rolling on the ground laughing at jones. That was a good one.
June 16th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Screw that Rashad Carruth needs that scholly.
June 16th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Well, I will have to say I was talking with an individual yesterday that was a coach and knows a lot about the game of basketball. I brought this idea up to him and we had a very interesting discussion. First of all, I want to say I was one of those people who absolutely hated seeing Porter run the show for us last year. I always thought the team would have been much better with Liggins or Galloway running the point. He just wasn’t a division 1 point guard. However, saying that I feel like Michael Porter has the capability of being a pretty consistent 3 point shooter if he is open and is set and doesn’t have to create his shot. We all know he isn’t athletic enough at the D1 level to create plays or create shots. Think about this though, this team we have now has only one weakness or concern and that is who is going to shoot from the perimeter. With the athletes we have a perimeter shooter is going to get many good looks if they can just knock it down. I truly believe that we would be better off using our final scholarship for Michael Porter rather than having it set dormant. Now if Cal brings in another player, then great but if he truly plans to leave it dormant then Michael Porter is worth a shot for three reasons.
1. He is tough and plays with heart. Everybody knows he isn’t very talented but no one can say he doesn’t play with heart. This is a great example for the young guys who may need a leader by example.
2. Michael Porter is a better set shooter than all of the players we have now with the exception of maybe (and we don’t know) Dodson and Hood. This team needs a set shooter!
3. Leadership and Experience. It is vital to have experience in order to make a deep run. Just look at this latest NBA series between Magic and Lakers. Did experience not play a major role in the series? Even if Michael rides the pine, he can provide great leadership to this team. There are 6 new guys that are very talented that need leaders to get the most of their abilities!
June 16th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Pretty sure his lack of speed on the defensive end would more than overcompensate his streaky 3pt shooting. I would rather have someone who can play D and hit about the same amount of 3s as he can then to have a slow white guy guarding the sg spot
June 16th, 2009 at 11:39 am
oh no…
from the good Dr. Tipton today:
“It’s still possible for Meeks to return to UK next season. If he is not drafted, he must submit a letter to UK Director of Athletics Mitch Barnhart within 30 days asking to re-join the team. Meeks would not be eligible for reinstatement if he retained the services of an agent, which he has not.”
http://www.kentucky.com/818/story/831465.html
I was under the impression that option no longer existed, but Tipton is a professional (hack) so I ass-u-me he did his research…
so if Jodie goes undrafted (doubtful as he should go in 2nd round at the very least) & he does not hire an agent (which at this point he should), then the saga continues until on or about July 24th (30 days after the draft)?
I have better odds of hitting the POWERBALL jackpot than the odds of seeing Jodie in UK blue this coming season…
I can see Jodie choosing the dev-league or Europe over returning to UK now…
This is a non-story…aint happenin’…
June 16th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Wow, my post speaking the truth got deleted, what a shock!!!
June 16th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Justin Timberlake
June 16th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Yeah I’d go for bringing Porter back.
June 16th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Im sorry, I agree with 90% of Matts ideas but this one is out there. If I were Porter there is no way I would come back- the abuse alone would keep me away, and he took alot of abuse. I think we need to keep things the way they are and not rock the boat so to say
June 16th, 2009 at 11:54 am
I think it would work out great if Michael wanted to return. But he had already made up his mind that he probably wouldn’t get much time on the floor. Yet, if he wants to return, I think he should be allowed back on. The way some of you are talking, it almost seem like you absolutely hate him. I think he is a tremendous young man and has played his heart out for UK. I would much rather him on the team in the locker room and getting 3-4 minutes or less per game than a Lance Stevenson coming in with his attitude and 20-30 minutes per game.
June 16th, 2009 at 11:57 am
maybe we should have a contest and give the scholarship to the most tremendous young man we can find, based on a vote. Are we talking about basketball or the student council?
June 16th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Wo, who said anything about Stevonson- THERE IS NO WAY HE WILL BE AT UK> hes already tried to get in the door and theres NO WAY Cal is gonna let that attitude walk through those dressing room doors- MARK IT DOWN
June 16th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
HA!HA! Thats great #222, I agree with you totally
June 16th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
No, we are talking integrity, something sorely missed in sports today. Speaking of student council, it does take some leadership to succeed in this sport. Who do you think is going to be the leader of this team. I think perhaps Patterson and hopefully Miller. But it wouldn’t hurt to have a guy in practice and in the locker room that is unselfish and can provide leadership to this team. And if there’s a scholarship open and HE WANTS to return. I have no problem with that.
June 16th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
214. I had the exact conversation with a coach yesterday also. Weird. Oh well, I somewhat agree with ya. I’ve hated on Porter for years…but this might actually be the best role he could play while wearing the blue and white. Plus, it gives him one more shot to bring the hardware back to Lexington. We have the biggest expectations in more than a decade this coming year…EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP ARE IMPORTANT.
June 16th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Porter has experience…if any of the guys get abused on defense or schooled on offense, he could come over and say “man, I know how you feel”….In order to be a leader, you have to have respect. They would respect his effort possibly but it would become difficult if they continually found themselves swinging from the rims with their nuts in his face….This is comical if nothing else. I could make a more rational argument for Justin Timberlake…don’t bring Porter back…BRING SEXY BACK…wow
June 16th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
[...] Bring Back Michael PorterMatt Jones calls for the return of Michael Porter now that a scholarship is available. I don’t think Porter is interested, he has bigger fish to fry. But you never know. [...]
June 16th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I doubt Porter wants to come back and practice all year, with a new wife and baby at home, just to be our Todd Svoboda.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
who wants to bet he missed that lay-up? haha. but seriously, this would be my vote. He deserves a spot on this team without getting hammered by fans.
June 16th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
If Porter never got in a single game, having a kid with his character and leadership ability in the locker room would make better men out of the young guys. This will be a very young team. Another veteran would be helpful psychologically.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I bet Kige has some eligibility left. Give him the scholly. His abilities are near Porter’s and he will be able to make sure Purry doesn’t get the anorexic.
June 16th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAT5ypTjKOI
Bring this back…
June 17th, 2009 at 12:09 am
225) This is definitely PatPat’s team and it is definitely up to Patrick to be this team’s leader…Jodie would’ve shared in this role, but he bolted…Perry and Ramon can contribute some senior guidance, but it’s Pat’s team and he needs to be the vocal leader, the guy who lights a fire under his teammates behinds when need be, and the one to rally the troops when the situation demands it…Pat has the fire in his belly…he proved that by returning when he, unlike Jodie, WAS a lock for the 1st round and guaranteed big $$$…and he’ll have the respect of his teammates necessary to be effective in this role…
June 17th, 2009 at 6:31 am
I really hope this works out for Jodie. He seems like a good kid and he deserves our support, even if fans don’t agree with his decision. If he is drafted in the 1st round he will be okay. The 2nd round and he will be competing for a spot with the strong class the next year.
I wish him the best in the draft. Thank you Jodie for being a Wildcat.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Yes lets please bring back a guy that opponents would let shoot wide open and he still couldn’t hit. Heck most of the time he wouldn’t shoot wide open 3’s because he can’t shoot.