Earlier than Kentucky hosted North Florida in a Thanksgiving Eve basketball recreation, and through a part of the primary half, KSR celebrated the vacation with a meals tour all through Rupp Area. An concept I now remorse, I made the enterprise determination to attempt each meals merchandise within the constructing so that you, a Kentucky Basketball fan, is aware of what’s on the menu for the following time you’re capable of catch a recreation at Rupp.
So pull up a chair to the desk and watch me sweat by $100 value of meals I hope I get reimbursed for. And Pleased Thanksgiving from KSR.
Rupp Area Thanksgiving
Hunt Brothers’ Hunk-A-Pizza – Is Hunt Brothers my first decide on pizza evening? I can’t say that it’s. But when I get hungry in Rupp Area or close to one among Hunt Brothers’ 2.5 billion areas in Kentucky handy shops, it will get the job carried out each time. I’ve had extra Pepperoni Hunk-A-Pizzas at Kentucky Basketball video games than I care to confess.
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Metropolis Barbecue Pulled Pork Nachos – I’ve been writing and speaking about Metropolis Barbecue’s Pulled Pork Nachos for years. Ryan Lemond and I used to run to Metropolis Barbecue’s nook in Rupp Area after pregame exhibits to beat the road earlier than the sport crowd rolled in. One yr, my New Yr’s Decision was to cease consuming Pulled Pork Nachos at video games. I feel I made it to the primary media timeout of the SEC dwelling opener.
Chick-fil-A Hen Sandwich – There’s a Chick-fil-A in Rupp Area for all you Chick-fil-A worshippers; one which sticks to the script as a result of it was closed through the Sunday exhibition recreation earlier this season. In case you’ve ever been to a Chick-fil-A, it’s a kind of. Superb. Shout out to the fellows working the counter yesterday. Blame Steven the producer for slicing you out of the video.
Skyline Chili Cheese Coney – One other recurring Rupp Area resident and the official chili of UK Athletics, Skyline Chili is a well-liked nook spot on the concourse for lovers of the cinnamony, chocolatey goodness. I’ve been recognized to order a three-pack of coneys on a chilly Tremendous Tuesday a time or two.
Spicy California Sushi Roll – New to Rupp Area this yr is the Kroger Nook, a self-service mini-grocery with lighter fare and wider choices for foods and drinks. I went with a Spicy California Roll from the sushi part and it gained’t be the final time I eat sushi throughout a Kentucky Basketball recreation.
Apple Cinnamon Apple Sauce – Some antioxidants for this meal; additionally from the Kroger Nook. Bonus factors for the squeezable container. I feel that is for youths.
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Buffalo Mac and Cheese – At every of the final concession stand areas, the cooks behind Hardwook & Oak supply two new Mac and Cheese choices at Rupp Area. One is a Buffalo Mac and Cheese that explains why I’m sweating later within the video; the opposite is…
Doritos Mac and Cheese – This one got here beneficial from behind the counter as the most effective factor on the menu. “Angels is speaking to this man,” my new pal stated as I took my first chunk.
Braised Quick Rib Nachos In a Memento Bowl – Lastly, the turkey of this Thanksgiving was Hardwood & Oak’s new Braised Quick Rib Nachos served in a memento half-basketball bowl. I used to be on my final breaths when this one hit the desk however I obtained far sufficient into the pile of tacky, barbecuey nachos to comprehend it’s a winner. Will order once more after I get better.
Now, time to rejoice Thanksgiving by consuming all day.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (WYMT) – On Wednesday, President Joe Biden declared that a major disaster exists in Kentucky.
As a result, President Biden ordered federal assistance to supplement recovery efforts. This is locally as well as statewide following the damage left behind by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
In a news release, federal funding will be available to eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations. This will be on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the remnants of the hurricane.
This includes many counties in our area: Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Elliott, Estill, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Lawrence, Lee, Letcher, Magoffin, Menifee, Morgan, Owsley, Powell, Rockcastle, Rowan, and Wolfe.
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In the announcement, it said federal funding will also be available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the entire state of Kentucky.
Now that the ink has dried and his signing with Kentucky has been made official, Jasper Johnson was finally able to be formally introduced to the Rupp Arena crowd during the Wildcats’ 87-68 win over Western Kentucky on Tuesday night.
Johnson, a class of 2025 five-star point guard born and raised in Lexington, sat courtside with his family to check out his future team in action against the Hilltoppers. During the second half, former Kentucky player Ravi Moss brought out the future Wildcat to midcourt where he was met with a chorus of cheers from the packed crowd of Big Blue Nationites.
After initially committing to Kentucky back in September, Johnson signed the necessary papers to play his college basketball at UK earlier this month. He’s been inside Rupp Arena plenty of times before over the years (and even played here with Woodford County as a sophomore), but never while wearing street clothes as the center of attention in front of over 20,000 screaming fans.
The smile says all you need to know.
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Johnson is one of three signees from Mark Pope‘s first recruiting class as Kentucky’s head coach, joining four-star center Malachi Moreno and four-star point guard Acaden Lewis. The 6-foot-4 guard is ranked No. 14 overall in the nation by the On3 Industry Ranking. He’s currently finishing up his high school career at Overtime Elite as a member of Rod Wave Elite (RWE).
Alongside Tay Kinney, a talented class of 2026 guard who is also from Kentucky and is being recruited by Pope, the two Bluegrass natives form arguably the deadliest backcourt duo in all of OTE. Through five games played this season, Johnson is averaging 19.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per outing while shooting 47.9 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from deep.
This time next year, we’ll hopefully see him do the same thing in Kentucky blue and white.
Johnson family – Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clara Strack scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Teonni Key had 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 14 Kentucky defeated Arizona State 77-61 on Tuesday in the Music City Classic to remain unbeaten.
Kentucky nearly had four players with double-doubles as Georgia Amoore added 20 points and nine rebounds and Amelia Hassett had eight points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats (6-0), who shot 42% and scored 13 points off 14 Arizona State turnovers.
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Jalyn Brown scored 16 points and Nevaeh Parkinson added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Sun Devils (3-3). Arizona State shot just 30%.
The Sun Devils cut a 19-point deficit to 11 after three quarters but a 6-0 burst with baskets by Key, Amoore and Strack built the lead back to 15 midway through the fourth.
Kentucky led 42-23 at halftime after outscoring the Sun Devils 27-9 in the second quarter, scoring the first 13 points of the period with Struck putting in the final seven in the run. A couple ASU free throws later, the Wildcats went on an 11-2 run capped by a Hassett 3 and the lead was 20. Strack scored 14 points and Key 10 in the half.
The teams continue play in the Music City Classic on Wednesday with Kentucky playing No. 19 Illinois and Arizona State facing South Dakota.
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