Is this what we need in college sports?

[ChewaBrave]

I gotta say, I don't really see this as a big deal. Kentucky basketball is a big deal in the commonwealth; Maker's Mark is a big deal - throwing his likeness on something that supports a good program is fine. All-in-all, Horse racing, bourbon, and Basketball is a lot of what the state pride's itself on.

[SaintLouBrave22]

The new slogan at Makers Mark...


By cheaters, for cheaters....

[littlebishforpres]

Good for Calipari, good for the UK Symphony and good for Makers Mark. If it is something that benefits all three parties without hurting anybody I don't see how it is a bad thing.

[AZ BU Fan]

Haven't seen the advertisement. Other than his likeness, is there anything else in the advertising that references KY or College BB? I would have a problem with that.

At least he isn't shilling for Viagra or other ED drugs!

What other product endorsements, besides alcohol, would be as distasteful for a college coach to promote?

[SaintLouBrave22]

At least he isn't shilling for Viagra or other ED drugs!

Hey there's nothing wrong with going LONG with Jimmy Johnson

[SFP]

Haven't seen the advertisement. Other than his likeness, is there anything else in the advertising that references KY or College BB? I would have a problem with that.

At least he isn't shilling for Viagra or other ED drugs!

What other product endorsements, besides alcohol, would be as distasteful for a college coach to promote?

I does not bug me one bit even if it did not go to a good cause. It's legal and I myself enjoy a nice sip of good whiskey over an ice cube or two.

Shilling pharmaceuticals would be funny! How about medical marijuana? The advertisement would be, "Calipari enjoys some blue grass kind bud for those stressful days on the hardcourt." Last I read it is the largest cash crop in KY and in a few other states. Where will they draw the line?