Page 12, The Estill County Tribune, November 25, 2015 outstanding. It has lived up honorees. to the hype so far,” Briscoe “Our whole (recruiting) Tai Wynyard said. class is ver close. We have * * * become like best friends,” “As parents we are not Will the fan noise have Jackson said. “I don’t think looking forward to seeing an impact on Kentucky any of us would want to let him go. However, we are football recruiting? Could it the others down by de-com- confident that he is going cause players to de-commit mitting. We believe we can to be in a nurturing environ- or make players understand win. We don’t want to feel ment where he can learn, the passion UK football like we can win. We want to grow and be the best he can fans have and show them feel like we can’t lose.” be,” Jason Wynyard said. the opportunity to play ear- Jackson said at least four They describe him as ly at Kentucky? other players — Daniel, a fun-loving kid that gets That’s the questions I Ohio quarterback Gun- along with everyone. posed to Kentucky coach nar Hoak, Georgia defen- “If Kentucky fans don’t Mark Stoops last week. sive lineman Kobe Smith already love him, they will “Well, I think it can af- and Ohio receiver Dakota once they get to know him,” fect somebody in different Holtzclaw — also plan to said Karmyn Wynyard. ways. You’re not sure. We enroll for the start of the Larry Vaught “Tai is a good role model continue to build our rela- second semester. and caring big brother to tionships and recruit play- “I have heard there is a Now that he has signed his brother and sister. This ers. Sure, players that are chance there could be more, his letter-of-intent and will makes us proud.” close, they hear the noise but right now there are four soon be joining the Univer- The player and his par- and all that. It could affect of us,” Jackson said. sity of Kentucky basketball ents have seen little of UK them either way, I’m sure,” * * * program, Tai Wynyard of basketball this season since Stoops said. Former Kentucky All- Auckland, New Zealand, games are not on TV in The coach admitted there American Mike Pratt, now says he can’t wait to get to New Zealand. was always reason to worry a analyst on the UK Radio Lexington. “That’s life here in little about de-commitments at Basketball Network, knows “I’m really excited to old NZ (New Zealand),” any programs. many fans would still like get into the system and Tai Wynyard said. “Certainly when you lose to see UK play a regular- just start balling and learn- “Hopefully we can travel some games it doesn’t help season game in Louisville ing everything I can,” said as a family to see Tai this you in that front. But no, I like the Cats did for years to he 6-9, 230-pound forward season, but for now we are feel very good about it. I feel give more fans an option to who was part of the World hopeful some games will be very good about the nucleus get tickets. He also knows Select Team that beat Team aired on TV here in New of this group. Very good. I it likely will never happen USA at the 2015 Nike Hoop Zealand,” his mother said. think if you look across col- again. Summit. Wynyard’s parents have lege football, there’s going “I think if all the neutral His parents, Jason and been told Kentucky is “bas- to be some (de-commits). site games continue — and Tai Wynyard, right, isn’t worried about whether Karmyn Wynyard, say they ketball crazy.” They don’t And when some happens, I am not sure they wil — it he redshirts or plays this season. The 6-9 forward are excited and also grate- think that will bother their let’s not panic. We’ll be won’t happen in Louisville. from New Zealand is excited just to be joining ful to coach John Calipari son. OK. We are recruiting quite The single hardest thing Kentucky for the second semester. for giving him this opportu- “Tai is a very grounded a few players right now. So for a school like Kentucky (New Zealand Breakers Photo) nity. young man, and we are I feel very good about the or Louisville is scheduling. “We believe Tai is ready sure he will take it all in nucleus of what we have re- Kentucky would play Duke ington. (Indiana coach Tom) son games in Louisville. to pour his heart and soul his stride,” Jason Wynyard cruited,” Stoops said. home and home. Duke does Crean turned it down. I saw While they were nice, I into this and to take his said. “As parents, it’s fan- Woodford County offen- not want to play,” Pratt the contract, so I know that just don’t see it happening game to another level,” Ja- tastic to know there is so sive lineman Drake Jack- said. is true. All they wanted was again.” son Wynyard said. much support for Kentucky son, an Army All-Ameri- “North Carolina is not home and home. But you * * * Calipari says Wynyard basketball. And now we are can, feels the same way. sure it wants to continue can make more money in If you have a comment, is a totally different player fans, too.” He’s a key to Stoops’ 2016 a home and home series. Indianapolis than from a suggestion or criticism, from others in his sign- Of course, Tai Wynyard recruiting class along with Kentucky does. Kentucky home game. It would have let me know at larryvau@ ing class or on the current will have to adjust to certain linebacker Kash Daniel of had a deal on the table for been a financial bonanza gmail.com or on Twitter at team. things in Lexington like no Paintsville and offensive four games with Indiana. for both teams. But it won’t @vaughtsviews. I’ve en- “With Tai, you’re talk- surfing or wood chopping lineman Landon Young of The first two would be in happen. joyed hearing from a lot of ing about a 6-9 physical like there is in New Zealand. Lafayette. They are also Indianapolis and then in “Same with regular-sea- you the last few weeks. athlete who is not afraid to But he also enjoys fishing both Army All-American Lexington and then Bloom- get physical,” Calipari said. and swimming when not “He has good skills. The playing basketball. most exciting part is what “Probably just missing he’s done with his country’s my family and being able to national team. Everybody go to the beach will be what Bob Watkins’ Sports In Kentucky that’s watched him recently I miss most,” Tai Wynyard has said, ‘Man has he gotten said.” Being close to the Sweet potato pie to birthday No. 96, Thanksgiving is about gratitude better. He’s competing at a sea is a lot of fun because high level.’ They’ve never you can do so much, but facts filed away just below end to bowl officials. ball greatness in Kentucky, seen him as physically fit.” I’m sure Kentucky will be the conscious level.” – Dr. • Wildcats (5-6), off a Louie Dampier is a Hall of He committed to Ken- amazing, too.” Joyce Brothers 58-point show have their Famer. 3. A father’s proudest mojo back? On the line: 18. Kids in Kentucky tucky almost a year ago * * * and has been doing his best One distinction that moment occurred in Ala- It’s UofL, it’s a bowl bid harboring a Big Blue dream to stay in basketball shape Kentucky freshman guard bama last month. Gregg and, it’s two more weeks to and in need of worthy role while finishing academic Isaiah Briscoe will always Farnetti, football coach at practice. models – Alex Poythress requirements so he could have is that he was the first West Blocton High since 9. Alabama-Birming- and Derek Willis. enroll at the semester break high school athlete to write 1990 stepped down after ham basketball coach Jerod 19. Just Wondering at Kentucky. He recently for The Players’ Tribune, a the season finale but not be- Haase donated $46,000 of Dept. Will Katina Powell of spent time playing in Hun- website founded by former fore “the proudest moment his own salary to help pay UofL sex scandal fame, be gary. New York Yankees great of my life.” for men’s and women’s pro- among nominees for Ken- “I’ve been playing a lot Derek Jeter. An extra point attempt grams’ cost of attendance tucky sports person of the with the Breakers (his lo- The website provides near game’s end sent No. this year – $23,000 to each year? cal team) and various other direct first-person stories 24 racing out to try the PAT. program. Haase’s salary? 20. Andre McGee and teams, so I’ve been pretty from athletes and Briscoe Bob Watkins Kick was perfect. A sideline One million annually. Jalen Rose (ESPN) remind busy. The event in Hungary wrote about social media. celebration included the 10. Northwestern Wild- us, by way of sex scan- was a cool experience and I “I was just showing “Think I’ll cut back on coach hugging the kicker. cats (9-2) are bowl bound dal and tawdry confession loved being apart of a world people how today’s world some of the Thanksgiving No. 24 was Jodie Farnetti, again. (Rose), a rotten underside champion team. I’ve just works with social media dinner things,” I said to the coach’s daughter who had Ball coaches of college sports remains. been focussing on rebound- and everything is captured wife. “practiced and practiced,” 11. Mark Stoops. Ham- 21. Gary Pinkel. Soon ing the ball and putting it on either Instagram or Twit- “OK,” she replied, she said, “because I want- mered on radio call-in to be ex-coach at Missouri, in the hoop,” Tai Wynyard ter. I just wanted to have “Which ones do you want ed to do something for my show, Kentucky’s coach in- will stay near to show us said. my input out there and tell to leave out: Cranberry dad.” sisted callers be allowed to what courage looks like af- He knows going against people growing up that this salad? Mashed potatoes? 4. James Ramsey. Grace howl no confidence. ter the cheering stops. Skal Labissiere, Marcus is what you should be look- Dressing? Sweet potato under fire. University of 12. Willie Taggart. Tam- 22. Wheels of Justice Lee and Isaac Humphries ing out for as you get older,” pie? Rolls? Pumpkin pie?” Louisville’s President ap- pa area media and South grand slowly. We’re still daily in practice will make said Briscoe. Never mind, I said. peared thisclose to haggard Florida football fans have waiting to see justice meted him improve. Calipari says He said he was willing to - in a news photo last week. slammed ex-WKU coach out to North Carolina ath- going against NBA talent write and share his feelings To readers of this news- His repeated apologizes for for two seasons, but after letics like that daily helps players because of the format The paper, in particular you ethnic insensitivity elevated the Bulls smashed Cincin- 23. Slightly altered quip far more than facing future Players Tribune uses. who spare a few of 10,080 his dignity and made small nati 65-27 and post season from Twain: “It is by the NBA talent in eight to 10 “You can actually write minutes a week to agree- the mob of sanctimonious play was possible, Taggart goodness of the Almighty games per year. your paper instead of peo- and-not with one old guy’s critics too happy with sound “ain’t too bad.” that in our Bluegrass State, “I think it’s going to be a ple asking you questions. opinions before tossing it of their own voices than ac- 13. Tweet from Bowling I have three precious op- real test of my capabilities I think that was just a great into the trash, thank you. cepting one and move on. Green High football coach tions: (going against them), es- opportunity for me to vent Your time is precious and 5. Ron Weaver. Fan in Kevin Wallace “... the past √ Freedom to criticize a pecially me not getting the to youth and help them out e-mails afterward are too. Bracken County represents five seasons, BGHS is 67- ball coach. training that they have been and let them know what is Even those with sugges- all who send e-mails to by 3. That’s a lot of good play √ Liberty to poke fun getting,” Tai Wynyard said. up and coming,” Briscoe tions of where I can stick way of varied passion and by a lot of good players. with enthusiasm. “I will be slightly behind, said. “I could see myself my points-of-view which techni-colored language, Keep rollin’!” The Purples √ And, willingness to but I will work hard and use writing more blogs for The often are physically impos- counsel me on how to write host Fern Creek this week risk doing both. my strength to make up for Players Tribune. I had a sible. a column. in a state semi-final. 24. Personal spirit of it.” blast doing it and just want This week, in the spirit 6. Opportunity to read The 14. Godfather Dept. Thanksgiving, we celebrat- Calipari has not told to thank them for giving me of good intentions, a few Natural Man authored by NBA Sacramento Kings ed Mother’s birthday. 96. Wynyard whether he will the opportunity. ideas with Mark Twain in Brooksville native Ed Mc- owner Vivek Ranadive in- And, Seenager (Senior play the second semester “I got a lot of feedback. mind. “The human race,” Clanahan. I recommend it. tends to make John Calipari teenager). Have everything or redshirt to save a year A lot of people saw it and he wrote, “has one really ef- Thanksgiving “an offer he can’t refuse” I wanted as a teenager, of eligibility and just prac- said it was great. That is fective weapon, laughter.” 7. Turkey dinner day af- to become the Kings’ next don’t have to go to school tice with the team. He says the kind of rep I want and 1. Thanksgiving nuggets ter, what could be C-USA coach. or work; Receive an allow- either decision is fine with I want to continue to write to express holiday gratitude better than Hilltoppers (9-2) 15. Another Kentucky- ance (Social Security); own him. for them and become a big- include ... and Thundering Herd (9-2)? trounced-Duke is history. a driver’s license, a car, “It really won’t make a ger brother to youth and • “Never correct a fool 8. Louisville-Kentucky First rate entertainment ... have no curfew and own difference,” he said. “I’m those growing up.” for he will hate you for it. Governor’s Cup renewal for a night in November. my place. And, I have an still going to push myself Briscoe shared how im- Correct a wise man and he has star power again and 16. Tyler Ulis. Praise ID card to get into bars and until I get there and then portant social media is and will appreciate you.” cha-ching incentives. was too lavish, too wide- saloons. work is going to get a lot why. Since he got to UK, he • “I know what I have • Cardinals, thumped at spread, too early and America! I love this harder.” says his social media pres- given you. I do not know Pittsburgh, have state brag fool’s gold. Thankfully, place. Happy Thanksgiv- His parents sending their ence has grown. what you have received.” rights at stake, but 7-5 and Kentucky’s point guard ing. oldest son to Kentucky to “Even when they were 2. Good advice Dept. winners of five of last six will keep clear eyes, hum- And so it goes. play basketball will be hard recruiting me, it grew. “Trust your hunches. registers better than team ble heart and play on.