A Great Sign That You’re Entering Hartford, Kentucky

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Is this sign a classic or what?!  There’s a similar sign when you enter Hartford, Kentucky from the other direction as well.  I guess they’re pretty proud of their soreheads.  Everytime I find myself passing through this quiet little Kentucky town, their sense of humor makes me smile.

Derrick Jasper’s Homeward Bound

Although we saw it coming, it doesn’t make it go down any better. Derrick Jasper is leaving the University of Kentucky. He’ll be transferring to a school closer to his home - Paso Robles, California.

“The decision to transfer is in no way an indication of my experience playing for UK,” Jasper explained in a release issued by the university. “I feel at this point in my life, it is important for me to be close to my family, and I intend to transfer to a school closer to the West Coast where I can see my family more often and they can see me play.”

Derrick, who averaged 4.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game at UK, will have to sit out for a season if he transfers to another Division I school.

It would have been exciting to watch Derrick grow in Gillispie’s system but wanting to be closer to home is always an understandable desire. We certainly wish him nothing but the best.

Franklin’s Golden Son, Kenny Perry, Wins the Memorial

Kenuckian Kenny Perry won the Memorial today and in doing so, joined none other than Tiger Woods as the only three-time winner of the tournament.

While the victory and the money earned are as sweet as Cracker Barrel’s Peanut Butter Pie, the best part is this: The victory is a giant step toward making the Ryder Cup in….where?….. his home state of Kentucky.

At 47, Kenny became the oldest winner of the Memorial. He’ll take it.

Congrats, Kenny!

***As you’ll notice, the “Champ” is in this week’s featured video (see the sidebar).