For many Kentucky coaches, players, journalists and fans, Twitter has become a part of their everyday lives. With that in mind, Cat Scratches will select a handful of topics every other week from around the world of Kentucky sports and highlight some of the best of what those coaches, players, journalists and fans are communicating to their followers on Twitter.UK football vs. AuburnOn Saturday at 7:30, UK plays host to the unbeaten and eighth-ranked Auburn Tigers. UK is looking to put an end to a two-game losing streak. Both defeats came on the road and the Cats are looking forward to playing in front of a big crowd in Commonwealth. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and tickets are running out.
The Official Twitter of UK Athletics (@UKAthleticsNews) – “Attention fans: Less than 500 tickets are left for Saturday’s football game against No. 8 Auburn. Tickets cost $46 and are available online at UKathletics.com, in-person at the UK Ticket Office or by calling 800-928-2287.” Matt May, Cats Pause (@TCPMAY) – “Danny Trevathan and Craig McIntosh named game captains for UK’s game against Auburn this Saturday.” Randall Cobb, wide receiver (rcobb18) – “Back to the drawing boards”ESPN’s Erin Andrews appears at UK Women’s Clinic Erin Andrews of ESPN was a special guest this week at UK’s annual women’s Ccinic along with John Calipari and this year’s Kentucky team at Memorial Coliseum. Those in attendance got a crash course in the dribble-drive offense and a tour of UK’s basketball facilities.
Erin Andrews (@ErinAndrews) – “Had a great time talking to the BBN @ UK’s Women’s clinic..a great honor to speak to such well educated ladies! Thx @UKCoachCalipari”
John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) – “@ErinAndrews has been great. So kind to give her time. A true professional and we are lucky to have her here at our Women’s Clinic.”
Jon Hood (@jdhood4) – “Yes everyone, @erinandrews did ask me to show off my dance moves in front of the women’s clinic…and yes…I declined. Sorry Erin!” Victoria Dunlap on Wooden Award watch list Women’s basketball senior Victoria Dunlap has been named one of the top 30 preseason candidates for the Wooden Award, the honor given to the top player in country. Dunlap was the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year in 2009-10, leading the Wildcats to a berth in the Elite Eight. She averaged 18.1 points and 8.4 rebounds a season ago. T
The official Twitter of UK Hoops (@UKHoopCats) – “UK Hoops senior forward Victoria Dunlap has been named one of the top 30 preseason candidates for the John R. Wooden Award.”
Larry Vaught, Danville Advocate-Messenger (@vaughtsviews) – “Congrats to UK’s Victoria Dunlap, who is on preseason Wooden Award watch list — and should be” UK women’s soccer earns points in road games against Tennessee, Georgia UK’s women’s soccer faced two tough road games last week against No. 17 Georgia and Tennessee, but head coach Jon Lipsitz and his improving team were able to put up impressive showings in both games. They earned a 1-1 tie in Athens, Ga., and a 1-0 win against the Volunteers. Freshman forward Caitlin Landis scored both of the Wildcats’ goals and was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts. UK is on the road again this weekend, playing in Baton Rouge, La., against the LSU Tigers.
Jon Lipsitz (@UKCoachLipsitz) – “One of the best feelings in the world: A bus ride with music blaring and the whole team singing, celebrating a huge win! GO BIG BLUE! Proud of this team. Started SIX Frosh today on the road. Great leadership and youth come together for a big win at Tennessee.” The official Twitter of UK Athletics @UKAthleticsNews – “Women’s soccer freshman forward Caitlin Landis has been named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week: http://bit.ly/bDUOpi”
