This is Kentucky’s version of “The Blind Side.”
One of my favorite book/movie combos is “The Blind Side,” by Michael Lewis. Michael Oher overcame so much (with the help of a sacrificing family), after having so little as a child.
Well, I stumbled upon a “local” version of “The Blind Side,” with almost every ingredient of Oher’s story, only lacking the NFL contract.
Smurf Myrks’ story is really an incredible one, and I hope you’ll watch it either online or on WDRB News 10 on Thursday.
Teddy Bridgewater was a winner at Louisville this year, and came by that naturally.
Another of my favorites from last year, “Heart Race” is about the real big winner at the Kentucky Derby.
I thought I’d post a few of my favorite stories from 2011 before diving into 2012 with a few big-time features in the next few weeks. First up, “Breathless,” about an unbelievably inspiring guy racing way past the obstacles of cystic fibrosis. You HAVE to check out Chris Saling’s story…
Brian Adams went from the ICU, to UK stud. Check out his story.
Pete Rose was in Louisville on Monday afternoon, and I had a chance to talk with him about the Hall of Fame, collisions at home plate, and the current Cincinnati Reds.
KY Speedway owner: Only NASCAR fans that left late had traffic problems
Click the headline above to see why Bruton Smith believes the traffic for last weekend’s Quaker State 400 wasn’t really Kentucky Speedway’s fault.
UK football needs to replace stars, not depth
Though there are plenty of questions as to how Kentucky will fill the roles of Randall Cobb, Derrick Locke, and Mike Hartline, there are ten returning starters on defense this year for UK, as well as most of the team’s offensive line. So experience should really help the ‘Cats in 2011.
Raw interview with Rajon Rondo
Rajon Rondo was in Louisville on Wednesday for his annual “Rondo Camp” youth basketball function, and he took time to talk about his elbow, the Celtics, UK and the lockout amongst other topics. Click the link above to watch the uncut interview.
