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    March 7, 2010
    Dear UK Seniors,



    For three of you the inevitable has come. You have played your last game at Rupp Arena and the only games that remain for you to wear your Kentucky Wildcat jerseys are in the SEC and NCAA tournaments. Mark Krebs, Ramon Harris and Perry Stevenson: thanks to each of you for your contributions and know that we are very proud of your accomplishments academically and athletically on the court.

    I'm not really sure how to handle you, Patrick Patterson. One side of me says that I write this letter to our seniors only, and you're not a senior. The other side of me says that is a minor technicality since you has over-achieved in the classroom. Just because you were able to graduate in 3 years and just because you are unsure of your future as a Wildcat doesn't mean that your accomplishments are any less remarkable than the 4 year seniors. So just in case we don't get the opportunity to say this again to you, your included in this letter as well.

    For the four of you, the road to graduation has been a difficult one. Your fans know and have endured the same highs and lows as you have. With two different coaches, three in some cases, being in the spotlight for good play, being in the spotlight for bad play, meeting expectations, not meeting expectations; it's been a roller-coaster that the most famous amusement parks would like to figure out how to build. And it comes down to this, 29-2 on the season, playing with an extremely talented team, winning the SEC regular season title, favorite to win the SEC tournament championship and most likely being a #1 seed in the big dance.

    Over the next 4 weeks, be sure to sit back and take in every moment you can. If you think your time as a Wildcat has gone fast just wait until you are 40 year old men looking back at your life. Although we hope that these will not be the best moments of your life, they will certainly be near the top of the list. The next 4 weeks will be a very exciting time as you wrap up your career as a Wildcat and all of your fans hope that you enjoy them. All of your fans are behind you, are cheering for you and support you both on and off the court, as Kentucky Wildcats and beyond. Thank you for providing us all the opportunity to watch you grow.

    Leave a comment below to show the UK Seniors (and Patrick Patterson) your appreciation for their time as a Wildcat and to show your support for them in the future.


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    Comments 229 Comments
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      It's too bad Calipari wouldn't play you
    1. marlene's Avatar
      marlene -
      You will be missed,good luck in your furture.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      thanks for a job well done. great game today and look forward to watching you win a sec championship and makeing a good run in the ncaa tournement.
    1. Wildcatfan's Avatar
      Wildcatfan -
      You all are Great Players!! would love to see you all back again... I know some of you will not be back but there is one that hasn't decided what he is going to do!! Well I for one would love to see
      Patterson return for another year for the Wildcats he's a GREAT Player And Person!! so please come back for another year we would really miss you!!! Along With J.Wall and Cousins!! All Great Players!!!
    1. BrendaLucy's Avatar
      BrendaLucy -
      Thank you Ramon, Mark and Perry.........have enjoyed watching you play as a Wildcat..........good luck in the tourney, may you have the best life has to offer!!! Patrick, you are such an example to everyone who has watched you play, not just on the court but off the court as well............I am so proud of you, would love to see you come back, but want what is best for you, just been so enjoyable watching you mature as a basketball player.................thanks for the memories....GO CATS!!
    1. pkaycats's Avatar
      pkaycats -
      What to u say to players that have made ur life dreams come true i love my wildcats and have all
      my life.. ty first of all for coming to Kentucky and playing and giving all u could when u played.. this year has been fanastic with Coach C. the only thing left is to win the national championship for u to go out the way a senior class should go out... thank u again for bringing the legend back to the Univerisity of Kentucky and bring History with our 2000 win that is one thing u will be a part of as seniors this year. GO CATS
      Love u wildcats
      Pamela Kay Garnhum
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      I am proud of you. I hope you had as much fun playing as we had watching you!
    1. RNtotherescue's Avatar
      RNtotherescue -
      You guys are great and will be missed. Best wishes for a bright future!
    1. The Andersons's Avatar
      The Andersons -
      Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
      It's too bad Calipari wouldn't play you
      You guys are the best. You brought so much pride and joy to our lives this year. May only good things follow you and your life be blessed. Thanks for all the memories...
    1. Andrea's Avatar
      Andrea -
      I am so glad you guys got to experience a winning team before you leave UK! Be proud of what your team has accomplished and continue being role models for kids across the Bluegrass.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Thank you for all the great years of basketball. You will be greatly missed. Good luck in your future endeavors. The Warrens
    1. fayerickard's Avatar
      fayerickard -
      I have enjoyed this season so much. I feel like you are all family. You have all improved so much. I am going to miss you all.
    1. lisamm69's Avatar
      lisamm69 -
      Great job guys for a terrific season. good luck and god bless in your future.
    1. Paula's Avatar
      Paula -
      Thank you for your dedication to the program and all your hard work over the years. You stuck it out when things were pretty bad and I commend you for that. Thanks for bringing pride back to our program. Good luck in your future.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      we love you!!! simple as that
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Thanks for always representing UK in a positive light and earning your degree! I will miss each and everyone of you and I wish you nothing but the best of luck in your new adventures!!
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Seniors - thank you for all you have done for the team both on and off the court. Congratulations on staying in school and earning degrees. Good luck and God bless in your future endeavors, whatever they may be.
    1. wilburcdaugerty's Avatar
      wilburcdaugerty -
      We appreciate all the hard work that you all have done for the team. Hope that all of your dreams come true and that you will have a very successful life. We have enjoyed watching you play. May God bless all of you.
      The Daugherty's
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      its great to see people graduate from UK, to be committed to stay four years and play basketball is great, i think its really great that ramon and perry even tho they were key players in previous years, have accepted their new roles on this kentucky team, which is just as vital to our success as any other player, and to patrick i hope your first NCAA experience is the greatest and im so glad you stayed another year, and the fact that you are graduating in three years is amazing, a star athlete accomplishing this is one of the best things one can witness you are a great role model!, its been amazing to watch all of these players for so long and i'm proud to be wildcat fan and i'm proud that they are representing what i love
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Dear UK seniors,
      You guys are awesome. Absolutely nothing short of phenominal. Each one of you should have the highest honors. Ramon Harris, Mark Krebs, & Perry Stevenson, thank you for representing Kentucky well. I hope you have many great things happen for you after college. And to P-Pat, Im your biggest fan and UK basketball won't be the same without you. You carried the team no matter what anyone says about the freshman. You deserve to be player of the year in my opinion. Im gonna miss you! Thank you for representing big blue well. #54 all the way. <3

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