WildcatRick
10-30-2007, 05:51 PM
Joe Callero never shies away from striking up a conversation.
So a few years ago while in Las Vegas, the Seattle University coach walked up to then-Kentucky coach Tubby Smith and started chatting, first about both coming from large families, then about their respective schools.
During that conversation, Callero planted the idea of Seattle U and Kentucky playing, a suggestion that will come to fruition on Saturday when the Redhawks face the Wildcats at Kentucky's legendary Rupp Arena.
It's an exhibition game that will honor the 1957-58 teams from both schools, who played in the NCAA championship game that season in nearby Louisville, Ky.
"I said we would love that opportunity to come over there and play you guys kind of as a commemorative event," Callero recalled.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/collegesports/2003983668_webseattleu30.html
So a few years ago while in Las Vegas, the Seattle University coach walked up to then-Kentucky coach Tubby Smith and started chatting, first about both coming from large families, then about their respective schools.
During that conversation, Callero planted the idea of Seattle U and Kentucky playing, a suggestion that will come to fruition on Saturday when the Redhawks face the Wildcats at Kentucky's legendary Rupp Arena.
It's an exhibition game that will honor the 1957-58 teams from both schools, who played in the NCAA championship game that season in nearby Louisville, Ky.
"I said we would love that opportunity to come over there and play you guys kind of as a commemorative event," Callero recalled.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/collegesports/2003983668_webseattleu30.html