Across the Commonwealth

06/27/2011 11:12 AM

Here’s a look at the hot topics floating around Kentuckiana this Monday afternoon:
The big news is the John Calipari extension that was announced this morning: Herald-Leader and C-J

The Indiana Daily Student says it’s time for Bobby Knight to forgive IU: Knight

A former Hoosier basketball player praises IU coach Tom Crean’s hiring of Calbert Cheaney as director of basketball operations (penned by Alex Bozich, the son of C-J columnist Rick Bozich): Cheaney comes home

The Danville Advocate-Messenger’s Larry Vaught writes about U of L coach Charlie Strong’s relationship with high school coaches across the state: Strong

The Kentucky Kernel reports there are no plans for UK to play Memphis, John Calipari’s old stomping ground: UK-Memphis?

The C-J’s Eric Crawford weighs in on the never-ending back-and-forth between Calipari vs. Pitino: Crawford

The Kentucky Post’s take on the potentially career-ending knee injury to former Bengals receiver Terrell Owens: T.O. hurt

The C-J’s Rick Bozich gives his thoughts on the NBA D-League tryouts that took place over the weekend in Louisville: Hoop Dreamers?

About Chip Cosby

Chip Cosby is the host of cn|2 Sports. He came to cn|2 in May 2011 after working 14 years as a sports reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader. Chip graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1996 and has spent his career covering everything from UK to UofL to high school sports. Chip says one of his favorite aspects of the job is meeting the casual sports fans across the area. Be sure to say hello the next time you see Chip!