The CatsIllustrated.com Newsstand's Friday edition touches on a range of subjects and references top football and basketball stories.
From the shocking Hugh Freeze revelations and his ouster at Ole Miss to CatsIllustrated.com's breakdown and video analysis of Benny Snell, not to mention big news on Dakari Johnson and Derek Willis, there's no shortage of reading material worth your time.
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SNELL FILM STUDY
Offensive coordinator Eddie Gran, who's well-respected in many circles, did a great job of adjusting on the fly and unearthing what may turn out to be the Southeastern Conference's next superstar, then-true freshman running back Benny Snell Jr.
Operating out of what I like to refer to as a "Power Spread," with frequent use of Cheetah personnel, Gran managed to blend quite a few concepts -- most of which aimed at bloodying noses.
LINK: Film study and video analysis of feature UK running back Benny Snell
SNELL HONORED
Kentucky sophomore running back Benny Snell was announced on Thursday as a preseason candidate for the 2017 Doak Walker Award. Snell, who was named as a preseason third team offense All-SEC member, set six UK freshman rushing records last season.
LINK: Benny Snell Named Doak Walker Award Preseason Candidate
2014 CLASS REVISITED
It seems like every year the topic emerges. It's understandable and probably unavoidable. Expectations tend to do that.
How should we view Kentucky's 2014 recruiting class?
Writers and commentators chimed in with their takes last year. And as time goes on, there's more data to fuel whatever case someone wants to make.
JOHNSON TO OKC
After two years in the organization, Dakari Johnson appears to be getting his chance with the Thunder.
Johnson, the 7-foot center who’s spent the past two seasons with the Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA Development League, will sign a guaranteed two-year contract with the Thunder, The Vertical reported on Thursday night.
Johnson, 21, was a first-team All-NBA Development League selection this season after averaging 18.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Blue. He was the youngest player named to the first team.
PISTONS SIGN WILLIS
The Detroit Pistons are bringing a free agent from their Orlando Pro Summer League team to training camp.
The Pistons are signing Kentucky power forward Derek Willis to a one-year deal, with the intent of making him one of their affiliate players at their Gatorade League affiliate in Grand Rapids.
That means Willis will be brought to training camp, which beings Sept. 26.
LINK: Detroit Pistons sign Kentucky PF Derek Willis as affiliate player for Grand Rapids
DABBLING IN POLITICS
John Calipari is in the nation's Capitol this week to support a longtime friend and donor to the University of Kentucky in her bid to become the U.S. ambassador to Canada.
He announced his visit in a cryptic tweet on Thursday:
"Well I'm in D.C. getting ready to go to the Capitol, (to) do some special things. Have a great day."
LINK: John Calipari in DC to support Trump's pick for ambassador to Canada
FREEZE OUT IN OXFORD
Hugh Freeze lasted five seasons as head coach at Ole Miss before he resigned amid scandal on Thursday evening.
While the Mississippi native was a resounding success on the field during his tenure, winning nearly 60 percent of his games and reaching a Sugar Bowl, off the field the program had become the subject of an NCAA investigation and Freeze's own personal conduct ultimately ended up costing him his job.
LINK: Hugh Freeze's roller-coaster tenure at Ole Miss: A timeline
CLEAR PRIORITIES
Monique Marrow has a PhD and is a child clinical psychologist that serves as a training specialist for the Center on Trauma and Children. Dr. Marrow serves as Consortium Investigator for the Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice at the University of Connecticut.
She is actively involved in training and consultation across the country, including as invited instructor for Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform and consultant for the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice, the Council of State Governments, and the MacArthur Foundation.
LINK: Monique and Vince Marrow all about helping youngsters
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