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Being a parent is definitely the most challenging and worrisome job there is. It's also the most rewarding. Especially those moments when your child does something that shows that they really understand what you've been teaching them all of those years. This video, is one of those times. I can't imagine the pride that this father has while watching his kids while he filmed this.

So when is the last time that a Drexel ticket sold for more than $225 a ticket? What's quickly become the hottest ticket in town, the game tonight against the Drexel Dragons should mark the 2,000 win for the University of Kentucky.
http://cgi.ebay.com/UK-KENTUCKY-WILDCATS-BASKETBALL-VS-DREXEL_W0QQitemZ290383016153QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Tickets_all_in_one?hash=item439c2d30d9

107 Years in the making this game will put Calipari in the record books much earlier than many predicted. Here are some quotes from Calipari on the game tonight...

"First of all, I'm such a small part of the 2,000 wins. But, there is a sense of responsibility when you are in this seat."

"The minute you sit in the seat I'm in, you understand the importance to the state. I'm happy we are up against it now. Let's just get it over and move on to what we have to do this season.
When Perry Stevenson was asked what the team thought about going for 2,000 he had this to say

“We are approaching it as just another game. I am sure that we will celebrate after. There has not been much talk about it. You just have to approach it like it is just another game, but in the back of everyone's mind it feels good to be the first.”
Keep an eye out for Drexels Jamie Harris and Gerald Colds. They do most of scoring.
Here's a quick high level team comparison....












Rank and Records
DREX

UK


RPI
#144

#18


Strength of Schedule
#199

#178


Overall
6-5

11-0


Conference
1-0

0-0


Home
4-1

6-0


Away
2-4

1-0


Top 25
0-1

2-0


RPI Top 50
1-2

2-0



Leave a comment to let us know how you plan on celebrating win 2,000!

This week the Wildcats move up to third and it seems they'll have to wait for someone to lose before they can take the #1 spot. Many would argue that UK and Syracuse are the two best teams in the country, but both only received one first place vote. We need to find those two guys and give them a raise. They obviously know what they're talking about!

Other highlights...Florida dropped from 10 to 12 and Villanova dropped from 3 to 10. Syracuse continues to move up. They moved from the 7 spot to #5. They also received two first place votes. Keep reading to see the entire list....



The Associated Press Top 25 Poll
Rank Team Record Votes Previous
1 Kansas (61) 10-0 1620 1
2 Texas (1) 10-0 1512 2
3 Kentucky (1) 11-0 1486 4
4 Purdue 10-0 1426 5
5 Syracuse (2) 11-0 1388 7
6 West Virginia 8-0 1315 6
7 Duke 9-1 1137 8
8 Villanova 10-1 1107 3
9 Tennessee 8-2 1104 9
10 North Carolina 8-3 1039 11
11 Georgetown 8-1 1008 15
12 Michigan State 9-2 922 12
13 Florida 8-2 864 10
14 Connecticut 7-2 762 14
15 Gonzaga 8-3 505 21
16 Texas Tech 9-1 492 23
17 Kansas State 10-1 391 29
18 Ohio State 9-2 383 13
19 New Mexico 12-0 364 35
20 Mississippi 10-1 334 25
21 Butler 8-3 257 22
22 Georgia Tech 8-2 253 24
23 Texas A&M 9-2 221 16
24 Washington 7-2 179 17
25 Cincinnati 7-3 174 19
Others Receiving Votes: Memphis 129, Wisconsin 110, UNLV 96, Clemson 84, Temple 83, Northwestern 59, Illinois 44, Miami (FL) 40, St. John's 30, Oklahoma State 29, Dayton 24, Charlotte 24, Seton Hall 24, Florida State 23, Missouri State 20, Brigham Young 14, Mississippi State 9, Virginia Tech 7, Baylor 6, Minnesota 5, Rhode Island 3, Cornell 3, North Carolina State 3, Tulsa 3, Wake Forest 2, Western Carolina 2, Northern Iowa 2, Pittsburgh 2, Army 1, William & Mary 1

Our excitement was at an all time high this morning when we climbed out of bed to see the snow, and to think the Cats would be playing later this afternoon! Sounds like a great weekend. Snowed in with the CATS!! It was only a matter of time before I became severely depressed when I realized the "CSS" Channel (it's obvious someone lost a bet)isn't carried by Time Warner (my local cable provider).

I know it's Austin Peay and we'll probably win by more than twenty, but it's more than that. It's my weekend, my tradition, ..Simply put, it's my life! It's how I was raised as a small boy in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. On Gameday, everything stops and revolves around the Cats. Watching the game is the only thing that could get a sleepy ten year old out of bed time, cleaning his/her room, homework and a list of other responsible things kids do to build character on their way to becoming responsible adults. Why do parents ignore these things when the Cats are playing?...It's simple...because it's just the right thing to do! And today, Time Warner Cable has cheated my family from this experience.

What does that mean? It means we're left listening to the game over the radio. That also means we'll be able to clean our rooms, sweep, dust, and potentially hit the road to finish up last minute Christmas shopping. How can a Saturday that started with so much promise, end in the aisles of Wal-Mart?

Don't get me wrong. I love Wal-Mart, but knowing that the Cats are playing while I'm navigating around the people of Wal-Mart (have you seen the pics? ) Isn't my idea of the perfect Saturday.

To those that are watching the game, please make the most of it. It is the holidays and it is the Cats. It doesn't get much better that that

So I hope everyone has a great Saturday watching John Wall. I'll be hanging out with this lady, while I fight for the last "Batman Lego" Wii game!

I figured this guy had connections, but this is ridiculous! I love it! Each day we'll post a new pic! Send yours to info@nationofblue.com and we'll get them loaded in our John Wall Category.