Hello friends. Happy Father’s Day! I hope it’s been treating you well. I’ve celebrated mine by blogging, and frankly, it hasn’t been fun. The dog days of summer have arrived. Not much is happening in the world of Kentucky sports. We are at the end of my notes app with evergreen content ideas, and my family is not happy that I’m still on my computer.
So you know what we’re going to do? Let’s smash that nostalgia button and revisit some of our favorite Kentucky sports memories.
Remember that time John Wall made a mixtape?
If you weren’t around for this time on the internet, it was revolutionary. Everyone has a highlight reel in 2026. Back in 2009, it was reserved for only the best of the best, and John Wall had THE best. It was not the first video I saw on YouTube, but after watching it, I spent a lot more time on the YouTubes. This has 10 million views. Insane.
Remember when Calipari got ejected at Arkansas?
Speaking of Father’s Day, I brought my Dad with me to Bud Walton Arena for the 2020 win at Arkansas. John Calipari likes to say it’s the loudest he’s ever heard an arena. I can confirm. You could not hear the person next to you when Calipari got tossed. They could hear these Kentucky fans cheering from the upper deck when it went silent as the Cats ran away with a win…