For the first time in the event’s 33-year history, Big Blue Madness was broadcast to a nationally televised audience. It’s a testament to the reach and scope of the Kentucky basketball program. However, anytime you take a local event nationally, something is going to be off.
Let me start by saying that I appreciate Dave O’Brien’s play-by-play presence. I hope he’s headed South from the Big Ten for more games this season. I don’t think anyone talks women’s sports better than Kara Lawson. And Sean Farnham is a BAMF. In the hierarchy of awesome color commentators at the four-letter network, he is my favorite behind Bilas and Vitale.