Random notes:
u25aa The way Kentucky and Louisville competed in last weekend’s super regional of the NCAA Tournament, then congratulated each other — U of L Coach Dan McDonnell was talking and shaking hands with UK Coach Nick Mingione while his team was creating the celebratory dogpile — is the way you should always conduct a collegiate sports rivalry.
u25aa The Birmingham News’ 71st annual poll of SEC sports information directors picked Kentucky football to finish third in the East. The Cats were ranked 11th of the 14 teams overall. Linebacker Jordan Jones was a first-team selection on defense.