Episodes
Monday Aug 26, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - Jacob Hyde (Part 1) - August 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
In Part 1 of our show with former Kentucky football player Jacob Hyde, we have contentious debate on projecting the coming season between a former player and current fan of UK, and a guy trying to pick winners with no bias. We also discuss recruiting, the importance of home field advantage, gambling, and how Jacob thinks UK can pull off the upset against Georgia in Athens this season.
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
In Part 2 with Keith Farmer from WLEX 18, we talk all things Kentucky basketball for the coming season, including backlash of the early cupcake schedule and their national championship chances. We also delve into the NFL, sports gambling, the Reds, and Keith gives us a potpourri of fresh hot takes in the world of sports and beyond.
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
In Part 1 of this episode, our old friend Keith Farmer of WLEX 18 joins us to discuss all things Kentucky football heading into the 2019 season. After airing out some personal grievances, we debate last year's Dream Season, Terry Wilson's abilities, delusional expectations of the BBN, the Week 1 matchup with Toledo, projected win totals, and college football on a national level.
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
In Part 2 of our podcast with Dan Rieffer from FOX56, we talk Kentucky Basketball prospects for the coming season, including potential fan apathy due to a weak home schedule and continued roster overhauls, whether or not this version can actually live up to BBN and national expert preseason expectations. We also discuss how life will change in the local sports scene if sports gambling is legalized in Kentucky in 2020, why Dan likes the Cubs over the Reds, and much more.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Dan Rieffer of FOX56 makes a return visit to our podcast to talk all things Kentucky football, and to discuss his 2 upcoming football shows on FOX56 starting in late August. We discuss last year's Dream Season, whether BBN expectations are too high going forward, and Dan gives us his "Bet of the Century" regarding UK football in 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - Jeff Drummond (Part 2) July 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
In Part 2 of our show with Jeff Drummond from Cats Illustrated, we discuss Kentucky Basketball, Cincinnati Reds baseball, sports gambling and much more.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - Jeff Drummond (Part 1) - July 10, 2019
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Our friend Jeff Drummond of Cats Illustrated joins us to talk all things Kentucky Football and recruiting for the upcoming season. Was 2018 a fluke, or the new normal? Does UK have a chance to compete in the SEC East with the current state of recruiting? What to expect from Terry Wilson this season, and why we should act quickly on the opener with Toledo. Who will win the SEC and National Championships in college football this year. And although he tries to avoid the question, we force Jeff to put a line in the sand and make a total wins prediction for UK Football in 2019.
Monday Jul 01, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - Phil Steele - July 1, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
The great Phil Steele joins us to talk all things Kentucky Football for the 2019 season from state of the program, projected win totals, their current place in the SEC hierarchy, the status of QB Terry Wilson, what to expect without RB Bennie Snell, and why you should get your action down on their opening game against Toledo as quickly as possible. Phil also gives us his SEC picks and sleeper, as well as his national championship and college playoff picks, his biggest surprise team, and his most improved team nationally for 2019.
Tuesday May 07, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - Keith Farmer - May 7, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Keith Farmer of WLEX 18 joins us to give us his first hand account on the most controversial Kentucky Derby in history. We also talk University of Kentucky football and basketball, as well as the Reds and sports gambling in the Commonwealth. Keith also gives his expert predictions on upcoming events, using the term 'expert' very loosely, which puts dollar signs in our eyes.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - April 17, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
We review everything you need to know about the UK Football Blue-White Scrimmage. Spoiler Alert: it won't take long. We give a first hand account of the Makers Mark Bottle Signing at Keeneland, a tradition unlike any other. The SEC Basketball coaching carousel takes a couple of interesting turns. The Reds should be better than they are, especially after finding a diamond in the rough. A Dodger with local ties isn't getting the credit for 2018 that he deserves,. The NBA Playoffs continue unchanged, even after the injury to DeMarcus Cousins. A former Red starts earning his money, almost. And we have an MLB pick for Wednesday night, fading a pitcher who has seen much better days.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - April 10, 2019
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
We gloat for picking Virginia to win the national championship on our Bracket Spectacular before the NCAA Tournament began. Kentucky loses a star player, as expected. We have the numbers on how UCLA couldn't have made a worse hire than Mick Cronin. Rick Pitino will coach St. John's, but demands an apology? We have some Masters picks and observations. The college basketball coaching carousel is in full effect mode. We debate the most overpaid players in MLB. An MLB star pitcher that it might be time to give up on right now. And we have an underdog pick in MLB for Wednesday night.
Monday Apr 08, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - April 8, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
The National Championship game is Monday night. What incredible timing for John Calipari's Lifetime Contract announcement! Why BBN should learn by now not to complain when freshman players turn pro. When your current head coach tells the media he doesn't know where you're playing next season, it's a safe bet you're not playing on that coach's team. The Reds are up to their old tricks. Further proof that every man should put away his childish things. Fun stories with potential new Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville. And we look to finish off our documented 18-6 ATS record in the NCAA Tournament in style by picking the Virginia vs. Texas Tech loser leave town match.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - March 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
What are UK's chances to make the Final Four after making the Sweet 16? History and numbers are against the Cats, regardless of whether PJ Washington plays or not. If you're a chalk pusher who loves to take the favorites, this has been the NCAA Tournament of your dreams! Oh by the way, Baseball Season starts on Thursday! The Reds are favored on Opening Day, but we have numbers that tell you why the wrong team is favored. And we look to continue our documented 12-4 streak against the point spread with 4 picks for the Sweet 16.
Monday Mar 18, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington - 2019 Bracketology Spectacular with John Clay
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
John Clay of the Lexington Herald-Leader joins us for our 2019 Bracketology Spectacular. John makes his expert bracket picks, and we make our best first round picks against the point spread. And make sure to stick around until the end for John's cliffhanger surprise ending, which could be a total shocker for everyone in BBN!
Monday Mar 11, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - March 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
BBN doesn't realize it yet, but Kentucky won another SEC regular season championship over the weekend. Does UK have to win the SEC Tournament this week to get a 1-seed? The eternal struggle of basketball, money, and politics that is the NCAA Tournament seeding process will reveal quite a bit next week. Now that the season is over, how could you have made money on the UK basketball roller coaster this season? Who was our SEC Team of the Year? If Duke gets special treatment for losing Zion Williamson, should Kentucky get at least something for Reid Travis? Why Murray State is nothing like the teams that won tournament games earlier this decade. The regular season ends with several surprises in the Power 5 standings that few people saw last fall. Antonio Brown gets paid. And we pick the winners of 3 major conference tournaments this week, including the big SEC Tournament in Nashville.
Monday Mar 04, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - March 4, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Did Kentucky's loss to Tennessee cost them the SEC Championship AND a 1-seed? How we can tell a lot about your personality by who you're picking to win the NCAA Tournament. The age old debate is back: mediocre Power 5 teams or dominant small conference teams? Kentucky Spring Football Practice begins in the snow, but we still have one question that still needs answering. The NFL Combine creates a new hero. We get to reference Rosie Ruiz, one of our favorite sports figures ever. Why you should always pay your football debts. Bryce Harper gets a raw deal from his egotistical agent. And we have 3 unranked college basketball teams that will take out ranked powerhouses in midweek games, as well as our point spread picks on Kentucky vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday night.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - February 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Is Kentucky deserving of a 1-seed without an SEC regular season championship? Why this year's NCAA Tournament is like the Revenge Of The Nerds movie from the 80's. We will take 3 teams (none of them named Kentucky), and give you the other 350 teams. Tennessee basketball: in a temporary slump? Or a fraud finally coming to light? That question will be answered on Saturday. John Calipari makes a Freudian slip that he might regret. Rick Pitino is back! Leave the Ole Miss kids alone. Innocent or not, there are some things an announcer simply can't say. The Reds are an early wiseguy favorite. How does an NBA coach know when his days are numbered? And we pick the Arkansas-Kentucky game against the spread, and have an unranked team that will take down a ranked team in midweek college basketball.
Monday Feb 18, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - February 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Kentucky's win over Tennessee was a big deal. But is Tennessee for real, or a product of a fraudulent schedule for the last 2 months? We spell out how Kentucky has virtually no shot of winning the SEC regular season championship, and LSU is somehow the frontrunner even with their lame t-shirts. Tyler Herro should keep his big trap shut. Do you really think the kid that hit the shot for 19K got paid more than a UK basketball player? The Reds are already ready for the season. A former WWE champ loses to a local woman. Colin Kaepernick gets the win he deserves from a league scared of being exposed. Matt Kuchar is exposed as Cheap Pete. And we have a midweek unranked team that will take down a highly ranked team in college basketball this week.
Monday Feb 11, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - February 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Investors learn the hard way that timing is everything after UK's 4-point win over Mississippi State. What do the numbers say about Kentucky's chances vs. LSU and Tennessee this week? Kentucky football coaching drama reveals that holding on to the past never ends well. Finally, a sign that winter will be over soon. Homer Bailey finds a sucker to give him a job. Why aren't more people questioning John Wall? The season never ends for football gamblers. If a team might have given their players PED's, does anyone care? And we have 3 midweek unranked or lower ranked teams taking down the highly ranked teams in college basketball.
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - January 29, 2019
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Vandy has shown up (AKA covered the spread) vs. Kentucky and Tennessee already this season. Can they do it again Tuesday night against the Cats? Before BBN celebrates the Kansas win more, they should realize this is the worst Jayhawk team in 15 years. UK basketball finally crosses the Mendoza Line for the season. Anthony Davis makes his demands. We relive our memories of the last Super Bowl in Atlanta. The Pro Bowl stinks. Why the Atlanta Hawks should be ashamed of themselves. And we have 3 unranked teams that will defeat ranked teams in midweek games this week.
Monday Jan 14, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - January 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Kentucky Basketball is currently A Tale Of Two Cities: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Will Calipari's road struggles continue Tuesday night at Georgia? History says, bet on it! We debunk Calipari's rants about UK slow starts. Why would Eddie Gran pass up the opportunity to take the same position at Georgia that he has at UK? Like everything else, it's expectations. We have our midseason College Basketball Team and Coach of the Year, and it's not even close in the desert. Nick Saban finds a fall guy. The now infamous Sports Betting National Championship contest that was doomed from the start. And we search far and wide to find one college basketball upset for the midweek games.
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - January 7, 2019
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
We channel our inner Bobby Heenan and Mr. Perfect to discuss John Calipari's long term road woes in the SEC, and we have the numbers to prove his struggles. The Cats look to get healthy at home against Texas A&M on Tuesday night, but how do we profit from it? The UK football team completes their Dream Season, but just think what they would have been with a mediocre quarterback. The fun is over, and now the BBN has unrealistic expectations after losing 2 of the best players in school history. Shocking! We look at the Alabama vs. Clemson National Championship Game. And we have FOUR midweek college basketball upsets of unranked or lower ranked teams taking down the big boys, including one that Jamaal Magliore will join us in celebrating.
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - November 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
BBN rejoices in the UK Football Dream Season. But can we really call it a Dream Season when they lose investors cash? The 7-game UK Basketball Cupcake Run is in its final week, and we can only say "We Told Ya So" so many times. The NET ratings accomplish exactly what the NCAA wanted: discussion, good or bad. Whether you realize it or not, there's only 7 college football games remaining, including the playoffs. The Bengals are still the Bengals. Alex Trebek gets another dig in on a professional sports team. And we have 3 unranked underdog David's looking to come up big against ranked Goliath's for Tuesday night in college basketball.
Monday Nov 12, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - November 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
So much for that UK Football Dream Season, as the window closes on the SEC East opportunity before the BBN's very eyes. Kentucky Basketball Cupcake Games will break you in November, and we have the data to prove it. Who has been the best/worst UK hoopster so far? The Bengals lost again, but gained the DC of the best defense of all time? A bad SEC football weekend coming up, Duke is #1, Anthony Davis might be on the move, and we have an unranked college basketball team that will defeat a ranked team Wednesday night.
Friday Nov 09, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington - Dan Rieffer - November 9, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Dan Rieffer of WDKY Fox 56 High School Sports Extra joins us to talk all things Kentucky football and basketball. Is this really a Dream Season for UK football? Is the public overreacting to UK's loss to Duke? And of course, Dan channels his inner Jimmy The Greek to give the best high school football playoff predictions in the state, or your money back. Make sure to catch Dan on Fox 56 High School Sports Extra on Friday nights at 10:40.
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - November 6, 2018
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
As Kentucky football mourns the loss of their alleged "Dream Season," another basketball season begins tonight against hated rival Duke. Why do our friends in the desert not share the same euphoria about the season? What has Calipari and Coach K done against the point spread in non-conference games? The Breeders' Cup has an unexpected guest. And of course, we pick the hottest games on opening night of college basketball.
Friday Oct 26, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - Football Friday, October 26, 2018
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Friday Oct 26, 2018
UK vs. Missouri takes a page from Charles Dickens: A Tale Of Two Quarterbacks. If Kentucky plays Transylvania in a forest, and there's no betting line, does it make a sound? Are the Bengals as bad as they looked last Sunday night in Kansas City? The Dodgers look to win Game 3 in LA. And of course, we use analysis and data to make our Mac Daddy Stogie football picks for the weekend.
Friday Oct 12, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - Football Friday, October 12, 2018
Friday Oct 12, 2018
Friday Oct 12, 2018
We hate to tell BBN that we told you so about Terry Wilson, but we told you so. Why does Kentucky football need to get "back to basics" after a miraculous 5-1 start? Big Blue Madness AKA glorified practice is here, bringing out our annual tirade! We examine the UK ratings history of our favorite basketball publication. The Bengals face their biggest rival. The MLB Playoffs continue. And we light up some Mac Daddy Stogie picks against the spread for the football weekend.
Friday Oct 05, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - Football Friday, October 5, 2018
Friday Oct 05, 2018
Friday Oct 05, 2018
Along with gambling trends on Kentucky-Texas A&M, we react to the feedback (almost all positive) to our appearance on John Clay's podcast. We ask why the computers haven't caught up to UK's 5-0 start, but the wise guys have. With every passing day, the stars continue to align for Kentucky football. Our "College Of Gambling Knowledge" gives you 2 hot trends to play in the UK-A&M game. We even touch on the MLB Playoffs. But of course, we give our picks for college and NFL football for this weekend, in which you can light up that Mac Daddy Stogie victory cigar well before the games end!
Monday Sep 17, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - September 17, 2018
Monday Sep 17, 2018
Monday Sep 17, 2018
TRIFECTA
- After finally defeating Florida, how is UK Football a double digit home dog to Miss. State?
- UK Basketball: headline writers will do anything for clicks between now and November
- Bengals & Reds: It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
LIGHTNING ROUND
- Urban Meyer should just shut up.
- UK Football won’t be the worst team in the SEC this year.
- Paul Finebaum tells us the best teams on which to bet.
- The NFL has a new favorite player today.
- Floyd Mayweather needs more $100m paychecks.
MAC DADDY STOGIE
We have 3 solid trends for tonight’s MNF Seattle vs. Chicago.
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington - John Clay - August 29, 2018
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
John Clay of the Lexington Herald-Leader joins us in the hot seat to tackle the difficult questions regarding the upcoming UK football season, as well as many other local and national sports topics on a big picture basis that other shows in this market won't discuss. Enjoy!
Monday Aug 20, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - August 20, 2018
Monday Aug 20, 2018
Monday Aug 20, 2018
TRIFECTA
Win - UK football is 12 days away, and we STILL don't know the QB?
Place - The Reds are hot, but the human buzzkill will stop that Monday night
Show - BBN scared to death after seeing Duke dominate over the weekend. Why don't they play a home and home series?
COLLEGE OF GAMBLING KNOWLEDGE
Coach Cal vs. Coach K: Who has been the better coach since Cal arrived in Lexington. The numbers give a somewhat clear winner.
LIGHTNING ROUND
The #MeToo movement is going strong everywhere, except college football.
Alabama tops the first AP college football poll. In other news, water is wet.
Bottom Line Fact: better looking people get more breaks, have better jobs, and make more money. It's just how it is.
MAC DADDY STOGIE
We focus on a game with 2 division leaders and 2 former Cy Young winners tonight.
Monday Aug 13, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - August 13, 2018
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Monday Aug 13, 2018
TRIFECTA
Win - I take nothing from UK's trip to the Bahamas, other than wondering if comparing Tyler Herro to Rex Chapman is racist.
Place - UK Football, same as it ever was. Who's the QB? And can we get started already?
Show - Reds yawn through another Sunday, and prepare for the mighty Battle Of Ohio starting Monday night.
COLLEGE OF GAMBLING KNOWLEDGE
Just how bad has Homer Bailey been this year? We show you the numbers that prove he is the worst in all of MLB.
LIGHTNING ROUND
Tiger and the PGA, Rick Pitino still laughing at us all, and the end of an era in Washington
MAC DADDY STOGIE
An MLB underdog for Monday night that nobody wants.
Monday Aug 06, 2018
The Bottom Line: Lexington Podcast - August 6, 2018
Monday Aug 06, 2018
Monday Aug 06, 2018
We are back, and more bitter than ever!
TRIFECTA
- UK Football: don't tell us about the labor pains, just show us the baby (and the quarterback).
- UK Basketball in the Bahamas: if we can't bet the games, do they really matter?
- Reds: Matt Harvey gets an unwarranted honor
COLLEGE OF GAMBLING KNOWLEDGE
Is Mark Stoops the worst coach in the SEC since his 2013 arrival? Yes, and we can prove it with data.
LIGHTNING ROUND
- Urban Meyer is a liar with 14 days left.
- Jalen Hurts is wasting his time.
- Another example of why Vanderbilt will always be Vanderbilt
- We have a new Best Team Ever
- Peyton Manning is at it again.
- Who reads magazines anymore?
MAC DADDY STOGIE
We get back in action with an unpopular team on a good run in MLB
Wednesday May 31, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 31, 2017 Podcast
Wednesday May 31, 2017
Wednesday May 31, 2017
When you hear former coaches discussing Dominique Hawkins in the NFL, consider the source. Where does Lexington rank on the Best Basketball Cities list? Tiger Woods definitely has a type. The Reds continue to struggle in Canada. What happened to the MLB Home Run record? Is it time for the Cubs to panic? Who knew Jeb Bush and Derek Jeter would have an ego clash? Julius Randle is clean, right? Where do you fall on the eternal Scottie Pippen debate? Chalk up another NBA victim of the Kardashians. Is AJ Green overrated? Nick Saban sandbags. Kevin Sumlin wins big and still has to fight for his job. ESPN shows what they're all about with their recent hiring and firing. CatfishGate continues. And we pick an MLB underdog for Wednesday night.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Tuesday May 30, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 30, 2017 Podcast
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Hamidou Diallo's drama was unnecesary, but BBN panic once again didn't fail to entertain. Two advanced betting lines for Kentucky football reveal Louisville and Tennessee going in opposite directions. Tiger Woods overreaction theatre gets underway. The Reds lose a close, hard-fought 17-2 game in Canada, with statistically the worst starting pitching in baseball. Rail against recent Reds tank trades all you want, but they've resulted in several full-time regular players. Mike Trout decimates his own team, and his fantasy owners. Buster Posey tells us all we need to know. One NFL owners tells us what we already know about Colin Kaepernick. The NBA Finals will start eventually. Who has made a bigger comeback than A-Rod? And we pick a big MLB underdog for Tuesday night.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Monday May 22, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 22, 2017 Podcast
Monday May 22, 2017
Monday May 22, 2017
Kentucky loses another 5-star basketball recruit, while Hamidou Diallo takes his sweet time deciding on the NBA. Billy Gillispie is back and better than ever! The KSHAA proves it doesn't care about track and field because it doesn't make money. The Preakness just made the Belmont a race for only the gamblers. The Reds need to send Bronson Arroyo out to pasture, while trading Zack Cozart as soon as possible. Isaiah Thomas is the new Patrick Ewing? LeBron is still a bad loser. Calvin Johnson got his feelings hurt by the worst franchise in the NFL, and that's saying something. And we pick tonight's NBA Playoff game.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Wednesday May 17, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 17, 2017 Podcast
Wednesday May 17, 2017
Wednesday May 17, 2017
NBA Draft Lottery Fever! Catch it! It's rigged! Why Dominique Hawkins isn't the next Tony Gonzalez or Antonio Gates. The city of Paintsville, Kentucky sends a bad message with their latest road sign. A Preakness bet you have to make. A job with Duke and Coach K that no one could turn down. The Reds are finally coming back to Earth. LaTroy Hawkins is our new favorite MLB announcer. Tom Brady needs to keep his woman under control. The new Battle Of The Sexes movie needs only Dwight Schrute to make it complete. And we pick another MLB underdog for Wednesday night.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Tuesday May 16, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 16, 2017 Podcast
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Tuesday May 16, 2017
John Wall's 2 career defining games - vs. West Virginia in college, and Boston last night - leave much to be desired. Is there better/worse TV than the NBA Draft Lottery? Leon Smith channels his inner OJ Simpson. How young is too young to recruit high school/middle school football players? The Reds and Cubs start a 3-game series tonight. Mike Trout is still the best. DWTS is obviously rigged worse than the 1985 Patrick Ewing NBA Draft Lottery. Andy Dalton wins our Captain Obvious Award for the day. And we pick an MLB underdog after hitting on Monday night.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Monday May 15, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 15, 2017 Podcast
Monday May 15, 2017
Monday May 15, 2017
Hamidou Diallo gets further from UK by the hour, but Isaiah Briscoe no longer wants to talk about his days in Kentucky. We smell a rat in the Jarren Williams recruitment and hype, sponsored by Waffle House and flip flops. The Reds can only mask their horrendous starting pitching for so long. Was Derek Jeter overrated? Are bobbleheads worth the trouble? Game 7 tonight will define the career of John Wall. Don't listen to NFL coaches, especially in May. And we pick another big MLB underdog tonight.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Wednesday May 10, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 10, 2017 Podcast
Wednesday May 10, 2017
Wednesday May 10, 2017
The writing is on the wall, BBN. Hamidou Diallo is gone. Rick Pitino can still get it done, albeit still in only 15 second spurts. The Reds go as Billy Hamilton goes, not Joey Votto, and the numbers prove it. Matt Harvey needs to get over a chick. The Washington Nationals are quickly becoming the 1990's Braves. The Curious Case of Jake Arrieta. Where do we get our NBA Draft Combine pajamas? Please believe that Pacman Jones drives a Rolls Royce. The Colts make 2 suspicious moves. And we pick another big MLB underdog for Wednesday night.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Tuesday May 09, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 9, 2017 Podcast
Tuesday May 09, 2017
Tuesday May 09, 2017
Leon Smith has 1.3m reasons to rip off Kentucky kids. Kevin Knox is another example of the best and worst of BBN. The obvious reason why The Kentucky Derby is as popular as ever. The Reds waste an opportunity to take advantage of an exhausted opponent. Matt Harvey is no Derek Jeter. The Warriors and Cavs continue their collision course. Kevin Garnett is one of our all-time favorites due to his amazing bitterness. Another ESPN analyst was let go, and we didn't even know he was there. And we pick a big MLB underdog for tonight.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Wednesday May 03, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 3, 2017 Podcast
Wednesday May 03, 2017
Wednesday May 03, 2017
UK students/faculty that don't understand NCAA Football is big business don't deserve to have their voices heard. The Kentucky Derby is here, so get your gambling shoes ready. BBN is focused on recruiting 2 kids that won't take the court in college for 30 months, obviously having little perspective on the big pitcure of life. Why did the Courier-Journal tell me to not forget about a basketball player who I won't see for another 6 months? The Reds decent start is becoming a fading memory by the day. Why isn't MLB testing Aaron Judge like they did Eric Thames? The Cubs pull another Cubs stunt. A stupid NBA wager, regardless of the result. Eli Manning is pissed, thankfully. A very transparent Bengals boycott. Jamaal Charles will go to early in your fantasy drafts. Nick Saban gets more cash. And we use the NBA Playoff Zig Zag Theory again tonight.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Tuesday May 02, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 2, 2017 Podcast
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Why doesn't UK consider changing the name of Rupp Arena like they did with Kroger Field? How one college basketball recruit just went from the out house to the penthouse. Billy Hamilton saves the Reds, after killing them much of April. We gloat over picking against the best pitcher in MLB and winning. Why Zack Morris as your catcher had no chance of winning. The Spurs haven't adapted, so they're dying. Kelvin Benjamin is fat, again. Why next year's college football bowl games will be a disaster. In search of Brian Dunkleman. And we get back to the NBA Zig Zag Theory tonight.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Monday May 01, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - May 1, 2017 Podcast
Monday May 01, 2017
Monday May 01, 2017
Kroger Field is here, so insert your Cost Cutter and Plus Card jokes here. Why Boom Williams made a costly mistake made from fear. A plea for Joey Votto to stop listening to the voices. Why this year's Reds are already much better than last year's. The Mets continue to show why they've been the Mets for 30 years. One coach says what we are all thinking about Eric Thames. The NBA Playoffs continue, as one team implodes. Draymond Green should beg to be compared to Charles Barkley. Vegas is already on the Patriots. And we play a huge MLB underdog tonight backing an old favorite.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - April 26, 2017 Podcast
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
Sports Illustrated gets it right about Kentucky Basketball, but forgets about the fans. Should UK Football be excited about the NFL Draft? The Reds don't learn from history, because they repeat it by stubbornly pitching to Eric Thames. Why are people applauding Chris Coghlan for something Willie Mays Hayes did 23 years ago? The NBA Playoffs continue. Teddy Bridgewater better save his money. Jon Gruden finally shares his biggest mistake. The Raiders have their perfect RB. How has Joe Johnson made $220m? A Lexington native should be pissed off about being taken off Kentucky Derby coverage. Jim Valvano gets honored by the wrong school. Alabama escapes disaster when a former Auburn coach makes an announcement. And we pick another big MLB underdog tonight.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - April 25, 2017 Podcast
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
BBN decides if Hamidou Diallo is the next Shawn Kemp? Or the next Enes Kanter? Why was Diallo really at UK in the first place? A high school QB reminds Kentucky football of who they really are. Starting the college basketball season on a different day doesn't cure what is hurting the sport. The NBA Playoffs continue, as Magic Johnson gets the best of Larry Bird yet again. The Reds scouting report on Eric Thames needs a makeover. The Toothpick himself, Dusty Baker, pulls another one on Bryce Harper. NFL prospects love their water. Adrian Peterson is going to be a bust with the Saints. And we take a crazy huge underdog in MLB tonight.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Monday Apr 24, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - April 24, 2017 Podcast
Monday Apr 24, 2017
Monday Apr 24, 2017
Kentucky Basketball loses not 1, but 2 NBA prospects, much to the flawed dismay of BBN. Daniel Tosh gets the Louisville recruit treatment. Mark Stoops doesn't care what you say about UK Football players getting rings for a 7-6 season. The NBA Playoffs continue. Craig Hodges calls out Michael Jordan 25 years later. The Reds lose 2 of 3 to the Cubs, who couldn't wait to get out of town Sunday. Conspiracy Theory Alert: Stephen Strasburg. NFL Draft buzz, including quarterbacks we can't figure out why they are going before DeShaun Watson. How does the son of a legend like Randy Moss live up to his dad's legacy? Ric Flair sets the record straight, sort of. And we get back on the NBA Zig Zag Theory bandwagon tonight.
Twitter: @bottomlinelex
Wednesday Apr 19, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - April 19, 2017 Podcast
Wednesday Apr 19, 2017
Wednesday Apr 19, 2017
The NCAA Tournament returns to Lexington in 2021, but history tells us it's not a big deal. Do we really think the letter from Dominique Hawkins to BBN is totally legit? Patrick Towles is back, but with a much different look. The Reds continue their hot streak. Rajon Rondo pronounces the Celtics done. Two NBA Draft prospects that aren't shy. The Reds continue their hot streak. Starling Marte is a bigger loss to the Pirates than most think. One MLB umpire needs a vacation. Don't try selling those Cubs championship rings! Tom Coughlin puts his foot down. And the NBA Zig Zag Theory has double barrel action tonight.
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Tuesday Apr 18, 2017
The Bottom Line: Lexington - April 18, 2017 Podcast
Tuesday Apr 18, 2017
Tuesday Apr 18, 2017
What does a program like Alabama think when Kentucky gives its players championship rings after a 7-6 season? One UK basketball recruit has very suspicious timing. Why are people still trying to manufacture a QB controversy at Kentucky? Are people nationwide down on Lamar Jackson? Tonight is Panic Night in the NBA Playoffs. Now we know why Carmelo Anthony won't be in New York next season. Eric Thames keeps the magic going. A preview of the 1970 World Series. How is Mitchell Trubisky the best QB in the NFL Draft? Yet more North Carolina drama. And we find an MLB underdog after a huge week last week.
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