John David Dyche
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“If we allow them to do so the liberal arts will lift us up from mere emotions and gut reactions into thoughtfulness.” — Larry Matheny, Centre College
https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/10/11/i-apologize-kentucky/
https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/10/11/i-apologize-kentucky/
Every time a television sports analyst begins an utterance with “I’ll tell you what …” they should receive a mild electric shock.
December 24, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Every time a television sports analyst begins an utterance with “I’ll tell you what …” they should receive a mild electric shock.
Contrast Vance with Talarico. For the historical record (& hoping there is one), count me with Talarico.
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Contrast Vance with Talarico. For the historical record (& hoping there is one), count me with Talarico.
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Donald Trump is the worst human being in America, but in a way JD Vance is worse. Trump was born a monster and has always been one. Vance DECIDED to become this hateful abomination.
JD Vance: "In the United States of America you don't have to apologize for being white anymore"
December 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Donald Trump is the worst human being in America, but in a way JD Vance is worse. Trump was born a monster and has always been one. Vance DECIDED to become this hateful abomination.
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All of these links went to promotion of this story earlier today. All these links are dead now — that's how thoroughly they've scrubbed this.
December 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
All of these links went to promotion of this story earlier today. All these links are dead now — that's how thoroughly they've scrubbed this.
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JD Vance announces his 2028 campaign slogan: Yes We Klan.
December 22, 2025 at 12:51 AM
JD Vance announces his 2028 campaign slogan: Yes We Klan.
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People are rightly disgusted by this speech, but it’s a measure of fascism’s normalization that many see this as more of the awful same rather than what I think most of us who’ve been reporting this beat hear it as: a significant calculated escalation. Full alert stuff.
JD Vance gets the biggest applause of his speech so far when he says "by the grace of God we always will be a Christian nation"
December 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
People are rightly disgusted by this speech, but it’s a measure of fascism’s normalization that many see this as more of the awful same rather than what I think most of us who’ve been reporting this beat hear it as: a significant calculated escalation. Full alert stuff.
It ain’t over yet, but if Texas A&M volleyball goes through Louisville, Nebraska, Pitt & Kentucky en route to a national title it will be one of the most impressive collegiate championship runs ever in any sport. (Hoping this post works as a jinx, but big respect to the Aggies regardless.)
December 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
It ain’t over yet, but if Texas A&M volleyball goes through Louisville, Nebraska, Pitt & Kentucky en route to a national title it will be one of the most impressive collegiate championship runs ever in any sport. (Hoping this post works as a jinx, but big respect to the Aggies regardless.)
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Simply put, Kentucky basketball is a different team when Jaland Lowe is running the show.
And everybody — from Mark Pope to Rick Pitino to Jayden Quaintance – admitted as much after Lowe's stirring second-half showing on Saturday against St. John's: ⬇️
www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
And everybody — from Mark Pope to Rick Pitino to Jayden Quaintance – admitted as much after Lowe's stirring second-half showing on Saturday against St. John's: ⬇️
www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
‘Changes everything we do.’ Jaland Lowe shows value in vital UK basketball win
After reinjuring his right shoulder, Jaland Lowe put together a strong second-half showing in Kentucky basketball’s win over St. John’s.
www.kentucky.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Simply put, Kentucky basketball is a different team when Jaland Lowe is running the show.
And everybody — from Mark Pope to Rick Pitino to Jayden Quaintance – admitted as much after Lowe's stirring second-half showing on Saturday against St. John's: ⬇️
www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
And everybody — from Mark Pope to Rick Pitino to Jayden Quaintance – admitted as much after Lowe's stirring second-half showing on Saturday against St. John's: ⬇️
www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Pope deserves credit for halftime defensive adjustment to extend pressure. Has definitely disrupted St. John’s offense. Tom Leach describes Quaintance as “an oak tree with mobility.” Lowe’s return crucial too. As with Indiana, Cats use second half run to take control of a game that looked doubtful.
TV TO (7:53): Kentucky 59, No. 22 St. John's 49.
Catlanta is rocking as UK has held St John's without a field goal for the last 8:14 of elapsed playing time.
The Red Storm have only 2 field goals in the second half so far
Catlanta is rocking as UK has held St John's without a field goal for the last 8:14 of elapsed playing time.
The Red Storm have only 2 field goals in the second half so far
December 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Pope deserves credit for halftime defensive adjustment to extend pressure. Has definitely disrupted St. John’s offense. Tom Leach describes Quaintance as “an oak tree with mobility.” Lowe’s return crucial too. As with Indiana, Cats use second half run to take control of a game that looked doubtful.
First Kentucky possession of each half: Dioubate falls down while putting his head down & forcibly dribbling into the lane.
December 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
First Kentucky possession of each half: Dioubate falls down while putting his head down & forcibly dribbling into the lane.
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In 11 halfs of basketball against high-major opponents this season, Kentucky is shooting 23.5% on 3-pointers (31-132).
December 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In 11 halfs of basketball against high-major opponents this season, Kentucky is shooting 23.5% on 3-pointers (31-132).
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TV TO (3:44): No. 22 St. John's 26, Kentucky 18.
UK offense continues to hurt one's eyes: Cats are 9-25 FGs, 0-4 treys, have not shot a free throw & have turned it over nine times
UK offense continues to hurt one's eyes: Cats are 9-25 FGs, 0-4 treys, have not shot a free throw & have turned it over nine times
December 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
TV TO (3:44): No. 22 St. John's 26, Kentucky 18.
UK offense continues to hurt one's eyes: Cats are 9-25 FGs, 0-4 treys, have not shot a free throw & have turned it over nine times
UK offense continues to hurt one's eyes: Cats are 9-25 FGs, 0-4 treys, have not shot a free throw & have turned it over nine times
Pitino strolls around well out onto the court during play. During dead balls he ventures practically into the lane. He just participated in a double team of a UK dribbler near the St. John’s bench. More active than some UK players.
December 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Pitino strolls around well out onto the court during play. During dead balls he ventures practically into the lane. He just participated in a double team of a UK dribbler near the St. John’s bench. More active than some UK players.
Oh no, Lowe exits injured again. How does Kentucky spending what it supposedly spent for players find itself with only one true point guard a season after it had two point guards injured & unavailable for substantial parts of the season?
December 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Oh no, Lowe exits injured again. How does Kentucky spending what it supposedly spent for players find itself with only one true point guard a season after it had two point guards injured & unavailable for substantial parts of the season?
Trumpist fascism: anti-truth, anti-rule of law, & pro-violence.
NBC News said threats targeted at least 22 officials after Trump named opponents and allies online. Slotkin cited nearly 1,000 threats; Schumer reported bomb threats; Goode described a swatting call. Investigators have not identified who sent them.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
December 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Trumpist fascism: anti-truth, anti-rule of law, & pro-violence.
Herbstreit is my favorite football analyst; college, pro, either, both. Keen insights, well expressed, before & after plays. Minimal to no personal stories. Always amazingly knowledgeable & prepared. Appropriate humor. Some lapses & tics, of course but he most helps me enjoy & understand games. #CFP
December 20, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Herbstreit is my favorite football analyst; college, pro, either, both. Keen insights, well expressed, before & after plays. Minimal to no personal stories. Always amazingly knowledgeable & prepared. Appropriate humor. Some lapses & tics, of course but he most helps me enjoy & understand games. #CFP
OK, that was a sufficiently entertaining half of football. Don’t particularly like either team, but find myself pulling for the Sooners, mainly from fear of Brent Venables yelling at me. #CFP
December 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
OK, that was a sufficiently entertaining half of football. Don’t particularly like either team, but find myself pulling for the Sooners, mainly from fear of Brent Venables yelling at me. #CFP
www.nytimes.com/1974/03/17/a... Was at this game. Julius Erving had 5 points at halftime. Finished with 41, including buzzer beater in overtime to lead Nets over Kentucky Colonels 114-112 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington. Also saw Dr. J play against Colonels in Freedom Hall in Louisville.
Nets Defeat Colonels in Overtime (Published 1974)
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
www.nytimes.com/1974/03/17/a... Was at this game. Julius Erving had 5 points at halftime. Finished with 41, including buzzer beater in overtime to lead Nets over Kentucky Colonels 114-112 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington. Also saw Dr. J play against Colonels in Freedom Hall in Louisville.
And then another Wow! Seahawks convert two-point try to culminate big comeback victory. Rams gonna wonder about that taken away touchdown. Good night of exciting sports.
December 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
And then another Wow! Seahawks convert two-point try to culminate big comeback victory. Rams gonna wonder about that taken away touchdown. Good night of exciting sports.
Kentucky volleyball will play for its second national championship! Gutsy comeback win for the Cats!
Whew! Kentucky forces fifth set!
December 19, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Kentucky volleyball will play for its second national championship! Gutsy comeback win for the Cats!
My post changed the mojo. Wildcats go on run, bounce back to take second set.
Kentucky volleyball not at its sharpest so far.
December 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
My post changed the mojo. Wildcats go on run, bounce back to take second set.