The Roberts’

From 4-5-15

Last night the Kentucky Wildcats failed to reach the pinnacle of success that they had planned. It was a bitter pill as they were a heavy favorite to win it all. I know how hard it is to finish the year undefeated, as I have had several teams fail, that I knew were the best team in the State Final Four Teams. It is hard to believe that the last time UK had an undefeated season I played against the Cats as a freshman. I still remember that the trip to Lexington was my first plane ride. Kentucky went 25-0, but was unable to play in the NCAA tournament as Red Shirts were not eligible. Watching the game my mind wandered to a former Wildcat who he and his wife Suzanne provided my teams with 3 outstanding players, Roy Jr., Marshall, and Anne Knox Roberts. It was Roy Sr, that played on a National Championship team called the Fiddling Five. I had followed Roy's career as he starred at Northside High. We were all proud when Adolph Rupp thought enough of this Georgia player to give him a scholarship. The Roberts family provided us with a lot of memories and we are thankful for their contributions to our career & our fond memories.

As we think of the Roberts contributing 3 players who played on teams I coached, it brings to mind other families such as Rutledge, Capes, Christian, Holder, and our own (Brad, Bob & Bill) who also had 3 players who played on our teams.