Logan Hembree

[Logan Hembree @LoganHembree35]

It really bugs me to see someone post an entire concert on their Snapchat story. Not because it’s annoying to skip that many snaps but because they paid to see a live performance, and stood there on their phone like a jackass the entire time.

[Céad Míle Fáilte @ColeyMick]

I like when the Red Sox score a lot of runs while they hold their opposition to no runs. Sorry if this offends.

[aimee @firelordaimee]

you’ll be having a bad day and here comes your baseball team. making it worse

[nugget chef (mayor of the 209) @jayhaykid]

A take so bad it should impact Travis Hunter’s draft stock

[Drew Franklin @DrewFranklinKSR]

Ole missed it

[Logan Hembree @LoganHembree35]

@JWOUTLAW13 Not even remotely the best in his own genre

[Logan Hembree @LoganHembree35]

@Jared_Carrabis Slam the glove now

[Boston Strong @BostonStrong_34]

The Red Sox announce that Joely Rodriguez has been DFA’d.

[Dylan Ballard @DylanBallard_UK]

Well… here goes nothing.

A letter from a die hard member of the BBN, turned media member because it was his dream.

I was too young to watch Rupp’s runts, I never saw Joe B. Hall with his rolled up program. I didn’t watch Rick Pitino win in ‘96 and I can’t say he should have played Derrick Anderson in ‘97. And lastly, I was a measly one year in age when Tubby Smith led the comeback Cats to cut the nets in ‘98.

I thought Patrick Sparks and Tayshaun Prince were as good as it got for the Cats. I loved every minute of it and had a jersey for both of them. There was nothing like going to one game a year with my dad as a birthday present and eating in that food court down the escalator at Rupp Arena.

After two miserable years of a man “Billy”, here came a sharp dressed man from Memphis named John Calipari and suddenly Kentucky was cool again. With him he brought John Wall, Demarcus Cousins, many celebrities, all the big boosters, tons of fun players, and a lot of winning. To follow over the next ten seasons, we had three first overall picks, 7 elite eights, 4 final fours, an undefeated regular season, two title appearances, and of course 2012 when the Cats brought home the National Championship to it’s rightful home in Lexington.

The highs were so high and provided some of the most fun memories of my childhood and young adulthood. That led to me paving a way into to a part-time media member because the access seemed like a dream. That then led to the kid who struggled to read and write strive to get better so he could write about the Cats. I bought a camera to capture moments of my favorite childhood team.

Since joining media part-time, all while owning a business and helping pastor a church, I have witnessed a lot. A canceled tournament, a missed tournament, a loss to a 15 seed, a second round loss, and a loss to a 14 seed. Ultimately, a combined 2-7 in post season play if you include SEC and NCAA.

Overall, I still say I wouldn’t trade this opportunity for anything. It has been a dream come true to have that level of access and experience all that I have over the years.

So, from the kid who geeked out meeting John Wall at Kentucky Camp, his mom going crazy about meeting Tony Delk, and his family that skipped school to watch Brandon Knight get on a bus. We waited hours at a fence to watch “the brow” and his team get off a plane and hold that coveted title trophy. Our whole friend group that ran around my parents yard going nuts when Aaron hit “the shots”. And finally, the one who laid in the floor and cried in 2015 because he bought title tickets at beginning of the season…. I’m afraid it’s time for change at the top and I hate to even type those words.

There is a disconnect between the head coach and the administration, the boosters, the media and now the fans… “Next year” can’t be uttered anymore…

It’s took me a long time to come around to this because of the memories but here I am…

If it isn’t the end because of a 33 million dollar buyout, then I’ll still be there almost every game and will pull for the Cats every day… but separation seems inevitable.

So, let’s say thanks for the memories Cal, they were great and you should have your jersey in the rafters with Rupp, Hall, Pitino, and Smith!

The Pittsburgh natives road with the Cats may have ended there, but there were a lot times I will never forget. Thank you John Vincent Calipari for everything but it’s time 💙

I thought about putting this strictly on A Sea of Blue. But, I wanted my friends and family, who know my love for the Wildcats, to enjoy this letter.

Thanks for following along and as always head over to https://t.co/tRTVH2TGAr for all your Cats coverage. 😼

[Buddy 🏀😼 @BigBlueBud]

Let’s get one thing straight, though.

I will support whatever coach is at Kentucky next year as well as whatever players we have on the team.

John Calipari or not.

I’ll watch every game and love every win and hate every loss. That’s me. #BBN

[Logan Hembree @LoganHembree35]

Matt McLain

[Talkin' Baseball @TalkinBaseball_]

Who’s your favorite active player that’s NOT on your favorite team?

[Logan Hembree @LoganHembree35]

@JT15303940 @YahooSports @Reds

[Logan Hembree @LoganHembree35]

No thank you

[Vaughts' Views @vaughtsviews]

If this ends up being true, it would explain Ugonna Onyenso hitting the transfer portal. https://t.co/7bjX2EO6b9

[Logan Hembree @LoganHembree35]

Just like Christmas

[Jonathan Papelbon @TheRealJPap58]

THE SPIRIT OF OPENING DAY 

Today you'll dig in the closet for your glove and snap a ball into it while sipping your morning coffee.
Today your team will be in first and planning to stay there. Today you'll still be able to turn the double play. 
Today you'll end your contract holdout. 
Today you won't lose a business deal in the sun.
Today you'll find yourself rotating your arm around your head to stretch the shoulder and keep it loose. 
Today sunflower seeds strangely find their way into your back pocket. 
Today you'll think of wearing a black suit to match the eye black. 
Today you'll have the steal sign. 
Today you slip up in a meeting and mention "our sales team vs. lefties." 
Today as the toast comes out of the toaster, you'll still remember how to execute a perfect "pop-up" slide. 
Today a hot dog and peanuts for lunch will sound about right. 
Today you tell a co-worker to "get loose." 
Today the only strike you'll know about is above the knees and below the armpits. 
Today you'll wear your jacket only on your pitching arm. 
Today you'll buy two packs of gum and stuff them in the side of your mouth to look like a player. 
Today you'll scratch yourself and spit for no apparent reason. 
Today you'll wonder why stirrup socks never caught on as a fashion rage. 
Today you'll be the rookie looking to make it big. 
Today you'll be the wily vet with just a little something left. 
Today you'll look for the AM dial on your radio. 
Today mom's watching. 
Today dad's in the backyard with his glove. 
Today will be hopeful. 
Today it'll still be a kids' game. 
Today you'll be a kid. 
Today is Opening Day!

[Barstool Kentucky @BarstoolUK]

The Future Is Bright In Lexington

[Logan Hembree @LoganHembree35]

My team lost 😡 had to have been the refs fault 😡😡😡😡😡

[TheOldManAndTheThree @OldManAndThree]

All these media narratives around LeBron James … @jj_redick has had it

[Logan Hembree @LoganHembree35]

Jimmy Dykes when he sees Joe Lindsay after the game

[Jared Carrabis @Jared_Carrabis]

I’m so happy, but I think the feeling that’s most prominent for me is relief. I just simply could not go through another year of “what will be the fate of (insert name of franchise player)” for an entire season again. Didn’t have it in me. Thank you, Red Sox.

[Logan Hembree @LoganHembree35]

I could cry

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

BREAKING: Star third baseman Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing an 11-year, $331 million contract, sources familiar with the agreement tell ESPN.

The deal is not done. The physical process hasn't started. But in the end, Devers is expected to remain in Boston.