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The Tweet Heard Around the World

Kevin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:38:17 +0000

UK had a HUGE win this past Saturday over the evil Gamecocks and their emperor of terror, Steve Spurrier. However, there has been some controversy because of a tweet that Randall Cobb posted following the emotional win. he basically lambasted the fans for things we really deserve being lambasted for. However, it gets bad publicity for the school and was a poor choice. he later came out and apologized saying he made a mistake.

This brings up an interesting subject about fandom and what both frustrates me and fascinates me. I hate it when I hear fans booing their own team. I don’t care if you are meaning it for just the coaches poor decision. The players, kids by the way, hear it and take it personally. They are giving their best. However, it fascinates me that this is not just a UK phenomenon.

Growing up in Chattanooga, TN, I was not around the UK fan base. I was around a lot of fan bases. Chattanooga is on the southeastern border of Tennessee where Georgia and Alabama intersect. As far as fans, there is a large diversity. And one thing I learned, all fan bases are fickle and unreasonable. Any little setback, perceived or real will bring out Jim Bob on the call in shows asking for the guy he wanted fired last year. There will be Bobby Joe booing everyone from the equipment manager to the University President because a draw play was called when it is 3rd down with 7 to go. The problem is, that when people are as passionate about their team as we in the South our with our teams, there are going to be a good amount of crazies who act crazy when the team is not a perfect 13-0 and crown national champions.

People need to remember, including myself, fan is short for fanatic. And we all are crazy football fanatics. Some just hide their crazy better than others.

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Four Cats Make All SEC Team

Kevin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:26:37 +0000

It was announced yesterday that Four wildcats made the All SEC team as selected by the AP. This is a great honor for a team that most did not pick to make it back to a bowl, much less guarantee a fourth consecutive winning season.

First team had Randall Cobb who has seen time as a punt returner, kickoff returner, wide receiver, running back, quarterback, heart surgeon, psychologist, and geologist for the University of Kentucky this year.

Second team had Derrick Locke, the speedy running back who was sometimes a threat to throw the ball out of the wildcat package. Joining him was Corey Peter’s, the defensive tackle who seemed to always make HUGE plays when needed. And rounding it out was Sam Maxwell. Maxwell was a bright spot of a pretty good line backing core. The sad thing for this senior is that he will miss the Music City Bowl due to a shoulder injury.

Congrats to these Wildcats and lets hope they can lead us to a fourth straight bowl victory!Nashville should be a great time for all and I will need all of you going to send me some tailgating pictures.

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Bowl Details, Picture of the Week, and Recruiting News

Kevin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:26:21 +0000

This picture is from a previous Tailgate this year and features a couple of nice looking young ladies with their version of the Randall Cobb Yin and Yang.

The Cats have officially been announced to play Clemson in the Music City Bowl. This will be the second time in four years the two have met in Nashville and this should be a very good match up and very good exposure for Kentucky as the game will be at 8:30 Eastern the Sunday after Christmas, Dec 27th.

And finally on the recruiting front. UK had a very good weekend in this regard with a couple of very nice Corner Backs committing to our beloved Wildcats to suit up this coming fall. First is a 3 star recruit named Dale Trimble. And Second is a four star recruit name Anterio Sloan. Both a extremely good gets by this coaching staff. So the Basketball win over HATED North Carolina got us one step closer to 2000 victories and landed us a couple of talented defensive backs. The future looks bright for the Wildcats!

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What Team will Kentucky Face?

Kevin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:08:13 +0000

Freshman defensive back Jansen Jackson has had armed robbery charges against him dropped according to ESPN. Living here in Knoxville this is not very surprising since he was not one of the two to actually hold up the victims with a pellet gun. He was either sitting in the Prius or inside the store at the time of the incident, depending on who you talk to.

However, now that the charges are dropped, Lane Kiffin has a very interesting decision to make. Does he play his very talented Freshman this Saturday or not? No one seems to know here in Big Orange Capital of the world. However, if he does play this kid there will be a storm of criticism. This is not the first time UT has had problems with him. During the Prius backed heist, Jackson was suspended for violating substance abuse rules.

So, assuming Jackson does not play UT’s defense is VERYthin. Especially at linebacker where the Vols are starting a 4th string Middle Linebacker, and are down four total at my last count. You take away Jackson, (whom many Vols consider to be the heir apparent to Eric Berry), from the secondary and you have a Vols defense that is thinner than Kige Ramsey’s anorexic ridden Nicole Richie.

I think this plays in to that Cats strengths, which is running the ball. Make no mistake, UT’s depth 2nd, 3rd, and 4th stringers are still talented. However, the lack of experience and depth can be exploited. I expect this to be an ugly game, but UK can and will pull away in the second half with the solid running of Locke and Cobb. They should be able to wear down UT’s defense and control the game. Cats will win and the streak will end. Then again, my heart has been broken before.

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Cats to Face UGA Today

Kevin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:05:58 +0000

Today is the big battle with the University of Georgia Bulldogs down in Athens Georgia. This is a ver important game for both teams, if the Bulldogs win, they will finish 2nd in the SEC East behind the hated Florida Tebows. However, if the Cats win it sets up a chance lock the SEC East next week against UT. The cats may be without Randall Cobb because his availability is a game time decision due to a bruised shoulder. Georgia will be without their start wide Receiver AJ Green, so both teams will be looking for others to step up on the offensive end.

Georgia will also be with UGA, their famous mascot as he passed unexpectedly this past week. That is a sad day for them and their program.

Also, UK is about to tip off against Rider in Rupp. A game I was supposed to be at, but work got in the way. Can someone buy me a winning lottery ticket?Lets hope the cats give us a daily double today!

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Last Home Kentucky Tailgate of the Year

Kevin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:47:43 +0000

November 28th is the last game of the season and will be our last Kentucky Tailgating experience of the year. Next week we will have more details of the goings on around around Commonwealth Stadium. Everyone plan on coming early and having a lot of fun. With this being a night game, we should be able to end the year with a BANG!

The Cats take on Georgia this Saturday for a very important SEC game. UGA will be without their top offensive threat in AJ Greene, but the Cats’ Randall Cobb is listed as questionable and will be a game time decision. If UK pull off the win at UGA, the wildcats improve their bowl standing with a chance at going to Atlanta. We need the win first.

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Randall Cobb Questionable for Saturday

Kevin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:19:31 +0000

Mr. Everything for the Wildcats and head of the Wildcobb offense is now being listed as questionable for the Wildcats as they travel to Athens for the clash with the Bulldogs on Saturday. This limits the two eaded monster of Locke and Cobb that has carried the wildcats all year.

First year Freshman QB, Morgan Newton will be counted on to make plays and the wideouts Led by Chris Matthews will need to step up big if it turns out Cobb is unable to play.

This game Saturday is huge for the program and can help propel the program to a non-Tennessee based bowl.

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