– NFL scouts are finally seeing what we’ve been seeing out of Randall Cobb for years. As film of Cobb gets passed around and he continues to have superb offseason workouts, his stock continues to rise. Believe it or not, ESPN draft guru Todd McShay’s latest projections have Cobb in the first round. McShay has Cobb going 26th in the first round to the Baltimore Ravens. Since you must be an ESPN insider to view McShay’s projections, here is what he had to say about Cobb:

The Ravens need speed at wide receiver, and Cobb is an underrated offensive weapon who would fit the bill. He’s a very savvy route-runner and can contribute in the return game. Baltimore also could look to fill needs at cornerback or defensive end.

– Thursday is men’s basketball head coach John Calipari’s 52nd birthday. As I was walking in this morning, I was surprised to see a giant card in the middle of the Joe Craft Center lobby (pictured to the right). Inside the card, UK Athletics employees have signed their name with birthday wishes to Coach Cal.

– We’re doing pre-Vanderbilt media availability with the men’s basketball team a day early, so I’ll have some videos and a story later today. Stay tuned.