March 3rd: On this date...

..... in 1984, your #3 University of Kentucky Wildcats sent a fine group of seniors away by throttling the Ole Miss Jar Jar Binx, 90-68, in front of a sellout crowd at Rupp Arena. The seniors were: Tom Heitz, Dicky Beal, Jim Master, Melvin Turpin, and Sam Bowie. Big Blue was led on the day by Sam Bowie, who was an efficient 5-6 from the field and 10-11 from the foul line, and finished with 20 points and 16 rebounds. Big Mel finished the game with 19 points and five rebounds as Joe B. Hall's Cats shot 58% from the field. The win pushed Kentucky to 23-4 on the season and in great position for a number one seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Twin Towers went on to lead UK to the SEC Tournament title over Auburn (more on that a week from today). After beating renewed rival Louisville in the Sweet Sixteen and #6 Illinois in the Elite Eight (in Lexington BTW), Joe B. earned his third trip to the Final Four. You can look up the rest if you want.

Big Blue Booyah on Tom Leach