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[OHIO COLONEL]

The weekend last year just before COVID shut everything down, my wife woke up Saturday morning at said, "Let's go to Philly for the day." It's only a little more than a two-hour drive for us. We ended up staying until Sunday. We had Cheese Steaks at both Pat's and Geno's, the two famous spots. I really like Philly. If you enjoy art at all, one place that's under-appreciated is the Barnes Gallery. Terrific impressionism collections.

Was accepted at Penn and decided that it would be a good idea to at least see the campus, etc before starting school. Went......and hated Philadelphia. So, change of plans.
But, that also shows how people change as they age, etc. Didn't like Philly 'cause all I thought is that it's old.
I'm sure over the years many of the areas that were bad have been revitalized and are now the hip go-to places to live or for entertainment. Today, as much as I love everything old/historical, I'd probably love it.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Was accepted at Penn and decided that it would be a good idea to at least see the campus, etc before starting school. Went......and hated Philadelphia. So, change of plans.
But, that also shows how people change as they age, etc. Didn't like Philly 'cause all I thought is that it's old.
I'm sure over the years many of the areas that were bad have been revitalized and are now the hip go-to places to live or for entertainment. Today, as much as I love everything old/historical, I'd probably love it.

Penn is a fine school. Few get accepted.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Was accepted at Penn and decided that it would be a good idea to at least see the campus, etc before starting school. Went......and hated Philadelphia. So, change of plans.
But, that also shows how people change as they age, etc. Didn't like Philly 'cause all I thought is that it's old.
I'm sure over the years many of the areas that were bad have been revitalized and are now the hip go-to places to live or for entertainment. Today, as much as I love everything old/historical, I'd probably love it.

Colonel - A good friend of mine is a Penn grad. He's taken me to basketball games at the Palestra - fantastic experience. I loved the Penn campus.

And I really like the city. Three years ago, my wife ran the Philadelphia marathon, and we stayed for about three days bracketing that. (she finished despite a nasty fall. You can barely see a busted lip and what became a black eye in this pic. And note the UK hat!) Some beautiful neighborhoods. Incredible history, which is an interest of mine.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D League. A pleasant morning and day in store for those of us down here.
It is currently 53°, with winds SE at 4 mph and humidity a pleasant 93%. Our UV Index is 0 of 10. Our temperature will reach 74° and the winds will pick up to WSW at 9 mph and humidity drop to 61%. As the sun comes out the UV Index will increase to 5 of 10.

We had a nice day trip down to Lakeland yesterday and a good visit with family. Went downtown and had a excellent meal at Harry's Seafood Bar and Grill. The Shrimp and Grits were very good. They did them a little different and it was delicious.

Today will be a good day for the beach. No masks required

Speaking of shrimp, have you seen this:

The Curious Case of the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Box (Published 2021)

Crave those crazy … shrimp tails?

www.nytimes.com

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Isn't it amazing how when a black person is killed in a random act of violence, there is an outcry against hate crimes, and social injustice. Same thing when an Asian-American is involved. When Caucasians are slain, like in the Boulder, CO shooting, there is no outcry for tolerance between races. The only thing you hear is "gun control."

We were just talking about this very subject at work. The media was in such a hurry to blame it on a white person, that they forgot to see what race the shooter was.

 

[RunninRichie]

@Bert Higginbotha do you know if richie curtis has the 1975 iu-kentucky elite 8 game?

 

[MdWIldcat55]

@Bert Higginbotha do you know if richie curtis has the 1975 iu-kentucky elite 8 game?

I can answer that, as I deal with Ritchie some and have asked about that game.

It's a little complicated.

There is no NETWORK copy of that game that has ever surfaced. NBC, incredibly, taped over all games except the Final Four from that era. I actually had an acquaintance years back who worked with ESPN Classic. They did a lot of research on that game and never found a copy.

What Ritchie does have, and I think it is worth a look, is a SCOUT video Kentucky's athletic department made, with Cawood's call superimposed. I have a copy, and find it enjoyable to watch. All one stationary camera, but you can follow the action. Someone edited in a few highlights of the network broadcast that exist.

As for ever getting a copy of the network feed: That's the Holy Grail to me. I've searched for it every chance I've had and never found one. Home VCRs were brand new in that era. Very few people had any way to record a broadcast. But in a country of a couple hundred million people (in 1975) it is possible somebody did make a recording, and forgot about it. If it ever surfaces, it'd be like finding a piece of the True Cross to Kentucky basketball junkies.

 

[RunninRichie]

I can answer that, as I deal with Ritchie some and have asked about that game.

It's a little complicated.

There is no NETWORK copy of that game that has ever surfaced. NBC, incredibly, taped over all games except the Final Four from that era. I actually had an acquaintance years back who worked with ESPN Classic. They did a lot of research on that game and never found a copy.

What Ritchie does have, and I think it is worth a look, is a SCOUT video Kentucky's athletic department made, with Cawood's call superimposed. I have a copy, and find it enjoyable to watch. All one stationary camera, but you can follow the action. Someone edited it a few highlights of the network broadcast that exist.

As for ever getting a copy of the network feed: That's the Holy Grail to me. I've searched for it every chance I've had and never found one. Home VCRs were brand new in that era. Very few people had any way to record a broadcast. But in a country of a couple hundred million people (in 1975) it is possible somebody did make a recording, and forgot about it. If it ever surfaces, it'd be like finding a piece of the True Cross to Kentucky basketball junkies.

Damn! that hurts. NBC was stupid.

 

[RunninRichie]

I can answer that, as I deal with Ritchie some and have asked about that game.

It's a little complicated.

There is no NETWORK copy of that game that has ever surfaced. NBC, incredibly, taped over all games except the Final Four from that era. I actually had an acquaintance years back who worked with ESPN Classic. They did a lot of research on that game and never found a copy.

What Ritchie does have, and I think it is worth a look, is a SCOUT video Kentucky's athletic department made, with Cawood's call superimposed. I have a copy, and find it enjoyable to watch. All one stationary camera, but you can follow the action. Someone edited in a few highlights of the network broadcast that exist.

As for ever getting a copy of the network feed: That's the Holy Grail to me. I've searched for it every chance I've had and never found one. Home VCRs were brand new in that era. Very few people had any way to record a broadcast. But in a country of a couple hundred million people (in 1975) it is possible somebody did make a recording, and forgot about it. If it ever surfaces, it'd be like finding a piece of the True Cross to Kentucky basketball junkies.

it’s incredible we can watch the titles won in the FORTIES and FIFTIES but not a regional final from 1975. What a blunder by NBC.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

National coverage of the NCAA tournament was a new thing in the 1970s. Here's a excerpt from the history of broadcasting the tournament, with my bold italics added that shows 1975 was the first year the regional finals were even televised nationally, instead of by region:

"In 1973, the NCAA moved the Final Four to a Saturday/Monday format. For the first time, NBC televised both national semifinals nationally on Saturday afternoon. NBC aired the championship game in prime time on Monday night and stopped covering the consolation game. ..

In 1975, NBC expanded its opening Saturday coverage to a tripleheader. NBC also expanded its regional finals coverage to a tripleheader (with one timeslot featuring regional coverage of two games). So each market got to see three of the four regional finals. Also, in 1975, Billy Packer replaced Tom Hawkins as the lead analyst and called the Final Four with Curt Gowdy."

 

[wildcatdonf]

Isn't it amazing how when a black person is killed in a random act of violence, there is an outcry against hate crimes, and social injustice. Same thing when an Asian-American is involved. When Caucasians are slain, like in the Boulder, CO shooting, there is no outcry for tolerance between races. The only thing you hear is "gun control."

That is a Social Phenomenon I guess. I had the same wonderment as you.

 

[AustinTXCat]

@Bert Higginbotha do you know if richie curtis has the 1975 iu-kentucky elite 8 game?

I can answer that, as I deal with Ritchie some and have asked about that game.

It's a little complicated.

There is no NETWORK copy of that game that has ever surfaced. NBC, incredibly, taped over all games except the Final Four from that era. I actually had an acquaintance years back who worked with ESPN Classic. They did a lot of research on that game and never found a copy.

What Ritchie does have, and I think it is worth a look, is a SCOUT video Kentucky's athletic department made, with Cawood's call superimposed. I have a copy, and find it enjoyable to watch. All one stationary camera, but you can follow the action. Someone edited in a few highlights of the network broadcast that exist.

As for ever getting a copy of the network feed: That's the Holy Grail to me. I've searched for it every chance I've had and never found one. Home VCRs were brand new in that era. Very few people had any way to record a broadcast. But in a country of a couple hundred million people (in 1975) it is possible somebody did make a recording, and forgot about it. If it ever surfaces, it'd be like finding a piece of the True Cross to Kentucky basketball junkies.

I met Richie a few years ago at Bert's. Great guy.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

I met Richie a few years ago at Bert's. Great guy.

Never met him, but in all my dealings with him, he's a gem. I'm one of those nerds who can't get through the summer without watching old games on TV -- especially with my son.

 

[wildcatdonf]

• Good Afternoon D-Leagueanites and Lurkers. Hope everyone is well. Get your shots asap!
• We have had a beautiful Spring Day in Cumming.
• No Wildlife.
• Just Lola and me.
• Our Army Ranger will be moving to Ft. Bragg when his Italian Tour is finished in June. I'm excited about that.
• That is it.
• As you were.
• Carry on.
• And take care.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Damn! that hurts. NBC was stupid.

Yes they were. Basketball was not a national sport at that time. I remember living in the Tampa viewing area and very few college games were broadcast. While folks in Kentucky watched the Cats on "national TV' we had a local fishing show or local golf during that time period. The general public was not interested n basketball when you had the great outdoors.

The TV station would be flooded with calls from UK fans screaming why no game, but to no avail. But the 1975 game was on and I remember it as well as any game in UK history.

I was getting ready to sit down and enjoy our rematch with Indiana when my wife came into the room and said she told our close friends we would go out to eat with them that afternoon. They called and wanted to go to the early bird special which happened to fall right in the middle of the game. Back then no restaurant showed games on TV. ESPN had not been invented. She had agreed to meet them so I told my wife to call them back and tell them there was no way I was going to leave my house. Tell them a UK game on TV was rare and when it was an NCAA game a .44 pistol couldn't get me to move. I stayed and watched one of the biggest upsets in UK history and watched Bobby Knight eat it. Don't schedule a dinner date during the NCAA tournament, at least not if you want me to attend.

 

[RunninRichie]

Yes they were. Basketball was not a national sport at that time. I remember living in the Tampa viewing area and very few college games were broadcast. While folks in Kentucky watched the Cats on "national TV' we had a local fishing show or local golf during that time period. The general public was not interested n basketball when you had the great outdoors.

The TV station would be flooded with calls from UK fans screaming why no game, but to no avail. But the 1975 game was on and I remember it as well as any game in UK history.

I was getting ready to sit down and enjoy our rematch with Indiana when my wife came into the room and said she told our close friends we would go out to eat with them that afternoon. They called and wanted to go to the early bird special which happened to fall right in the middle of the game. Back then no restaurant showed games on TV. ESPN had not been invented. She had agreed to meet them so I told my wife to call them back and tell them there was no way I was going to leave my house. Tell them a UK game on TV was rare and when it was an NCAA game a .44 pistol couldn't get me to move. I stayed and watched one of the biggest upsets in UK history and watched Bobby Knight eat it. Don't schedule a dinner date during the NCAA tournament, at least not if you want me to attend.

now....that was a badass post! no idea how the best sport in the world wasnt a natl sport back in the day.

 

[RunninRichie]

Never met him, but in all my dealings with him, he's a gem. I'm one of those nerds who can't get through the summer without watching old games on TV -- especially with my son.

if i didnt have the cards the summer would be brutal. I need my UK basketball man.

 

[cordmaker]

About this 1975 game, I knew if anyone would have it, it would be Mrs. M's nephew, he has it on VHS that was taped off of ESPN Classic

 

[BBUK]

Has anyone asked BWO concerning the recorded game?


Update: I asked him.... Nope... sigh...

 

[RunninRichie]

About this 1975 game, I knew if anyone would have it, it would be Mrs. M's nephew, he has it on VHS that was taped off of ESPN Classic

You get Mr. Nephew on the phone stat, this could be the biggest find since they discovered the first dinosaur bones.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Yes they were. Basketball was not a national sport at that time. I remember living in the Tampa viewing area and very few college games were broadcast. While folks in Kentucky watched the Cats on "national TV' we had a local fishing show or local golf during that time period. The general public was not interested n basketball when you had the great outdoors.

The TV station would be flooded with calls from UK fans screaming why no game, but to no avail. But the 1975 game was on and I remember it as well as any game in UK history.

I was getting ready to sit down and enjoy our rematch with Indiana when my wife came into the room and said she told our close friends we would go out to eat with them that afternoon. They called and wanted to go to the early bird special which happened to fall right in the middle of the game. Back then no restaurant showed games on TV. ESPN had not been invented. She had agreed to meet them so I told my wife to call them back and tell them there was no way I was going to leave my house. Tell them a UK game on TV was rare and when it was an NCAA game a .44 pistol couldn't get me to move. I stayed and watched one of the biggest upsets in UK history and watched Bobby Knight eat it. Don't schedule a dinner date during the NCAA tournament, at least not if you want me to attend.

Great story Sawnee. As it happens, I was in Florida too that most unforgettable day -- with Northern Kentucky U. basketball teammates on spring break. We watched the game in a motel room four of us were crammed into. We got more and more excited as the Cats took a lead and held on. We damn near wrecked the place. After the game was over, we all went to one of those multi-story discos in Ft. Lauderdale in those days, Brother Jim's it was called. I was so adrenaline-pumped by the game my usual shyness fell away, and I approached a tall blonde who turned out to be a Florida Gator basketball cheerleader - and SEC hoops fan. I'll leave the story there for now...

 

[MdWIldcat55]

About this 1975 game, I knew if anyone would have it, it would be Mrs. M's nephew, he has it on VHS that was taped off of ESPN Classic

Cord -- He has the network feed of that 1975 UK-IU game? If so, that is a game changer. As I say, I've tried to find that game for years. If there is any way he could get that in teh hands of Ritchie Curtis, who Bert knows, that'd be huge.

 

[RunninRichie]

Cord -- He has the network feed of that 1975 UK-IU game? If so, that is a game changer. As I say, I've tried to find that game for years. If there is any way he could get that in teh hands of Ritchie Curtis, who Bert knows, that'd be huge.

get that to BWO or me so I can upload it to YT for all UK fans’ viewing pleasure

 

[cordmaker]

Sorry guys, just talked to him on the phone and he does not have it. He said he thinks his dad had it but after his dad passed don't know what happened to it. Will self ban because of false alarm

 

[RunninRichie]

Sorry guys, just talked to him on the phone and he does not have it. He said he thinks his dad had it but after his dad passed don't know what happened to it. Will self ban because of false alarm

you get his dad on the phone then, dying can wait damn it! We have a UK game to watch!

 

[cordmaker]

you get his dad on the phone then, dying can wait damn it! We have a UK game to watch!

I said I was sorry RR, don't know what else I can do

 

[RunninRichie]

I said I was sorry RR, don't know what else I can do

just busting your chops, cord. That game will go down in infamy as a game that only exists in pictures. Like UK’s first FF in 1942.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Is this the way y'all do it up yonder. I like this idea and I will take mine extra rare. I want blood to run when I cut into it

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Sorry guys, just talked to him on the phone and he does not have it. He said he thinks his dad had it but after his dad passed don't know what happened to it. Will self ban because of false alarm

Ha..No need for a ban Cord. Thanks for following up. It's one of those elusive things like spotting Bigfoot or a UFO...I've heard several times through the years that someone had it, but every time I run it down, it vaporizes. The clue was ESPN Classic -- I knew a producer from there and he checked their library, all their sources. They never had it. Now that was 15-20 years ago, so it might have turned up.

Anyway, again, thanks for running down the lead.

 

[RunninRichie]

Ha..No need for a ban Cord. Thanks for following up. It's one of those elusive things like spotting Bigfoot or a UFO...I've heard several times through the year that someone had it, but every time I run it down, it vaporizes. The clue was ESPN Classic -- I knew a producer from there and he checked their library, all their sources. They never had it. Now that was 15-20 years ago, so it might have turned up.

Anyway, again, thanks for running down the lead.

just wait, we’ll find a copy and as soon as we are about to watch it the earth will explode or some shit.

 

[cordmaker]

Ha..No need for a ban Cord. Thanks for following up. It's one of those elusive things like spotting Bigfoot or a UFO...I've heard several times through the years that someone had it, but every time I run it down, it vaporizes. The clue was ESPN Classic -- I knew a producer from there and he checked their library, all their sources. They never had it. Now that was 15-20 years ago, so it might have turned up.

Anyway, again, thanks for running down the lead.

55, my B-I-L had two boys and they were taught how to talk by saying KY basketball players names. He passed away doing what he loved to do best, play basketball. He was playing a pick up game at the Madisonville YMCA, he was running down the court, tripped and fell, he got up took one more step and was gone,50years old!!

 

[MdWIldcat55]

55, my B-I-L had two boys and they were taught how to talk by saying KY basketball players names. He passed away doing what he loved to do best, play basketball. He was playing a pick up game at the Madisonville YMCA, he was running down the court, tripped and fell, he got up took one more step and was gone,50years old!!

Holy cow. I'm sorry to hear he went so young, Cord. My condolences to your family, his boys and you. As someone who loved playing ball until my knees wouldn't take it, I'll say this: He went in my second favorite way I can imagine, after Nelson Rockefeller...

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Is the way y'all do it up yonder. I like this idea and I will take mine extra rare. I want blood to run when I cut into it

One of my trailers is just like that. Might have to try this sometime. Got plenty of firewood with all the trees on the property.

 

[cordmaker]

I have one more question about this 75 game. In the early 70's, I know 72, 73 HBO carried some Kentucky games, you don't think HBO would have this buried in their archives?

 

[cordmaker]

just wait, we’ll find a copy and as soon as we are about to watch it the earth will explode or some shit.

RR let me ask you this, do you know any IU grads from back around that time that could dig into Indiana sports archives?

 

[RunninRichie]

RR let me ask you this, do you know any IU grads from back around that time that could dig into Indiana sports archives?

i don’t associate with those pond scum

 

[cordmaker]

i don’t associate with those pond scum

Ok this, would you for a copy of that game!!!!!!!! One time!!!!

 

[RunninRichie]

Ok this, would you for a copy of that game!!!!!!!! One time!!!!

like @Sawnee Cat said, you couldn’t get me to talk to those “people” with a .44 pistol

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Would a local affliate have a copy of the game? If anyone would you'd think the NBC (if that's the network that had the game) station in Lexington would have a copy if any of them do.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Maybe someone at the station made/kept a copy for their personal use.