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B. David Ridpath retweeted
Happy 78th birthday to Kentucky’s beloved and iconic Dan Issel!
Dan played three seasons at UK and became its all-time leading scorer and rebounder. Records he still holds 56 years later.
His professional career spanned 15 years, and when he retired in 1985, he was the 5th leading scorer in professional basketball history and 15th leading rebounder (ABA and NBA combined). Let that sink in.
He led his teams to six championship series, including winning the 1975 ABA championship with the Kentucky Colonels.
Dan is a great and gracious gentleman whom we can never adequately thank for all the wonderful memories he’s given us. But we can still try.
Happy birthday to a legendary human being, Dan Issel!!
And thank you!!
@abathrowbacks ; @COLCOMEBACK ; @nba2lou
B. David Ridpath retweeted
For those of you that don’t know, this is Dan Issel 🐴💙🤍
Dan turned 78 today.
He was a Kentucky standout and is the leading scorer in school history.
He was an ABA star and champ and when combined with his NBA stats, is the 14th leading scorer in pro hoops history.
B. David Ridpath retweeted
The Athletic: Adam Fantilli finishes a dazzling play less than a minute into overtime to give #CBJ a much-needed 2-1 OT win over #VGK.
Power play snaps 0-for-22 slump w Fantilli’s goal, while Cam Talbot makes 26 saves in Nationwide
nytimes.com/athletic/7721620…
B. David Ridpath retweeted
What has parity has wrought, Week 8 edition ,,,
--Kentucky, after 8 weeks, leads the SEC after beating Vandy.
--There are 3 undefeateds— one of them UCLA is the only undefeated team among the Power 2. Miami and ... Utah are the others.
--That mushroom cloud you see over Eugene is Oregon being knocked out of the national picture by Illinois. The preseason no 1 in some quarters is now 4-3.
--New Mexico has the nation's no 1 scoring defense after beating North Dakota St 21-13. The Lobos lead the Mountain West and are in the thick of the g6 playoff berth chase. Ticket manager/coach Jason Eck, a hot coaching property, and his Lobos played before the largest unm crowd in 21 years.
--No 25 Arizona controls its own destiny in the Big 12 and, consequently, for a playoff berth.
--Per CBS Sports, the last time FBS had 3 or fewer undefeated teams by OCT 24 was 1977 -- the year before FBS was created.
--Wake Forest is 6-1 having won four Power Four games on the road.
B. David Ridpath retweeted
#CBJ win 2-1 in overtime over Vegas. Adam Fantilli notches his 7th career GWG and 3rd career OT goal in the victory.
Cam Talbot turned aside 26 shots and Kent Johnson with assists on both Jackets goals in the win.
B. David Ridpath retweeted
#CBJ win 2-1 in OT. Fantilli a one-timer from the right circle.
Power play goal snaps an 0-for-22 with a man-advantage.
B. David Ridpath retweeted
Just a tremendous play by Kent Johnson to get this puck to Charlie Coyle. Fantilli's shot finds that back of the net at 77.7 MPH to win it.
None of this happens without Cam Talbot, who was awesome all night to get this game to overtime. #CBJ
B. David Ridpath retweeted
Little close for comfort but OHIO WINS! Bobcats move to 6-2, 4-0 in MAC, bowl-eligible once again and extend the nation’s longest home winning streak. #OUOhYeah
B. David Ridpath retweeted
We’re on in less than 30 minutes and thank you @FOXSports for the support today and always. 🏈🎧🎙️
B. David Ridpath retweeted
Coaching Icon Dale Brown Gone But He Will Not Be Forgotten: yoursportsedge.com/2026/10/2…
@LSUBasketball @BobAllenMotrMal @wildcatnews @lees_ofdanville @cutler1300 @DeniseTerry94 @lsukent @TimBrando @KentuckyMBB
B. David Ridpath retweeted
To give people an idea how long these cases last before the actual trial, last night the attorneys in Patterson (athletes v. NCAA/P4 conf) submitted a briefing schedule for discovery and a proposed trial date. That trial date…not expected until February 2029 (yes, ‘29).
B. David Ridpath retweeted
In Loving Memory of Coach Dale Brown
The John R. Wooden Award family is heartbroken by the passing of legendary LSU basketball coach Dale Brown, our 2027 John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award recipient.
His passion for the game was matched by his genuine love for people, his unwavering belief in his players, and his commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. His influence extended far beyond the basketball court, leaving a lasting impact on countless lives.
His dedication to his players, his integrity, and his commitment to helping others reflected the very principles that Coach John Wooden stood for.
We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Brown family, his former players, the entire LSU community, and all those who knew and loved him.
Coach Brown, you will be deeply missed, but your spirit, your kindness, and the incredible legacy you leave behind will live on forever.
Rest in peace, Coach Brown.
The John R. Wooden Award Family
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B. David Ridpath retweeted
Dale Brown was a trailblazer, and many of his actions with the NCAA foreshadowed the evolution into the NIL era we have today. As an 80s kid growing up in South Louisiana, I saw Dale Brown's impact on my youth. Dale Brown made LSU basketball relevant, and Dale built and maximized LSU basketball’s capabilities as a consistent force in the SEC. Dale Brown’s program helped grow my love of LSU in the early days of my LSU fandom. Dale wasn’t perfect, and his teams underachieved at times, but good gosh, the product was fun to watch. I still remember the LSU-Duke game my dad and I attended in ‘92. The Deaf Dome was rocking
I wanted to pay tribute to the LSU Icon. LSU lost two icons in less than 90 days. #ForeverLSU
B. David Ridpath retweeted
Dale Brown, moments before he and Shaq presented Shawn Harrington with a check to buy a wheelchair accessible van. God bless Dale Brown (and ShaQ) @LSUBasketball @LSUsports @LSUBarstool @NABC1927 @NCAA_PR @tsnmike @DanWetzel @SethDavisHoops @SethOnHoops
B. David Ridpath retweeted
Dale Brown's kindness to gun violence survivor Shawn Harrington was remarkable. @LSUBasketball @LSU @LSUwbkb @DanielPoneman @BatonRougeFun @SEC @SECNetwork @SHAQ @RichardLapchick
