Somewhere up there, Joe B. Hall is smiling.
Kentucky didn’t just beat Tennessee this afternoon; they demolished them. The Cats’ 107-79 win over the No. 22 Vols came at a critical moment. Not only did it give Kentucky’s SEC standing and NCAA Tournament resume a needed boost, it sent a statement to the rest of college basketball that the Cats can be a contendor in March. Also, you can’t lose on the day Joe B. Hall died — especially to the Vols. God wouldn’t allow it.
It really did feel as though the stars aligned for a very special day at Rupp Arena.