Webster’s Dictionary defines the word domination as “rule or sway; control, often arbitrary”. OK, I don’t know exactly what the “arbitrary” portion of that definition means. I don’t play “Words With Friends” and I’m a fantastic cheater at Scrabble. “Rule, sway, control’” sure does have a certain ring to it, doesn’t it?  After last night’s 69-44 throttling of Tennessee, it’s safe to say Kentucky is in Volunteer Nation’s head just a little.  The Streak ended, and while I can’t say with certainty General Joker’s program is completely on the upswing, it does appears to be in much better shape than Derek Dooley and the famous/infamous Tennessee football program.   Coach Matthew Mitchell has the Lady Wildcats at #5 in the country, sitting atop the SEC throne with a victory over Pat Summitt’ Lady Vols.  Indeed, these are the best of times to be hatin’ on all things colored puke-orange.  All kidding aside, it’s great to see the Kentucky/Tennessee rivalry getting legs again.  It’s been far too long. 

Let’s get moving—

“Toes up and eating Cheetos”:  one of Coach Cal’s best quotes of the year involved Terrence Jones and whether he’d continue to work hard and improve, or put his “toes up and eat Cheetos”.  After 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, Jones decided to have a little fun last night. 

Personally, I’m a Doritos man.  Cool Ranch flavored, thank you very much.  Keep it up, Terrence, and I’ll bring the bean dip.  Two straight games of The Real Terrence Jones has me believing The Fake Terrence Jones has gone back into the witness protection program.  For Kentucky to be great, The Real Terrence Jones needs to be here. 

Anthony Davis:  18 points, 8 rebounds, 7 blocks.  Excuse me, didn’t you used to be Jared Sullinger?  No wait, Tyler Zeller?  Crap, I’m sorry, his brother Cody?  Wait, I got it, Perry Jones III?  I’m asking because all of these centers were  supposed to be the best big men in college basketball this year.  Not anymore.  Sorry for Anthony Davis coming along.  He’s playing like a first-team All-American, which is better than all the other players I just mentioned.  Now he’s hitting 15 foot jumpers.  It’s just not fair.  Not that I mind or anything. 

Nike Hyper Elite Platinum uniforms:  I liked them.  Shut up.  Platinum is the new black. 

One for Ten:  Yes, Kentucky only hit 10% from three point land last night.  I didn’t listen to any postgame radio, but I can hear it right now: 

 “Hi Tom.  This is Jonny from Big Bone Lick.  First time caller, long time listener.  Look, Kentucky’s not going to get anywhere hitting only one three point shot.  What do you think?  I’ll hang up and listen.”  

Please, please, PLEASE tell me this didn’t happen.  Big Blue Nation, sit back and enjoy this team.  They won’t be around next season.  Enjoy the ride and stop nitpicking. 

Jarnell Stokes:  the freshman phenom with prodigious basketball skills scored 4 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.    Rumor has it he was pre-occuppied with the cure for cancer he developed just minutes before tip-off.   I heard he also came up with a plan to bring Myspace back and make tight-rolled jeans fashionably hip again.  That Jarnell Stokes sure can do it all.  Sorry, Jarnell.  I kid because you’re overrated I love. 

National Signing Day:  will Khalid Henderson offically become a Wildcat?  Are the Ralph Andrades rumors true?  What’s this I’ve been hearing about Devonta Staples?    Will Justin Taylor be this season’s Daryl Collins, an Alabama castaway that swims to the safe shores of Lexington?  Hang on tight, Big Blue Nation.  NSD is always a wild ride.  This class has the potential—emphasis on the word “potential”—to be UK’s best ever.  Not one commitment is rated below a 3 star, with Patrick Towles headling as a 4 star quarterback.  Get it done, Joker.  You too, Tee. 

That does it for me, Big Blue Nation.  Follow me on Twitter @drewuksportsinf.  Later skaters.