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Kentucky Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals, Aug 31, 2008 3:30 PM EDT


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This is the official A Sea of Blue Open Game thread for the Kentucky vs. Louisville game today at 3:30 PM.  For more on the game, visit the UK Athletics site and click on the various links for notes, Gametracker, etc.  I am opening the thread a bit early in order to allow people to have some pre-game "tailgate talk."  Comments will automatically update, so there is no longer a need to refresh the screen.

Today's game is huge on many levels, and even though it looms more important for Steve Kragthorpe than any other single person, Rich Brooks has a lot invested as well, especially after having declared the defense the best of his tenure.

Keys to the game

Kentucky wins if:

  1. The D-line consistently gets to Cantwell;
  2. The defensive backfield dominates the Louisville receivers;
  3. The Kentucky backs perform at a high level
  4. Mike Hartline is cool, calm, and collected;
  5. Kentucky wins the turnover battle.

Louisville wins if:

  1. They protect Cantwell;
  2. The Louisville receivers catch the ball;
  3. The Louisville defense is able to shut down the Kentucky running game;
  4. They perform well on special teams;
  5. They turn Kentucky over three or more times.

That's the way I see it.  Gametime shortly, post your comments below.

Go Cats!

 

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOO HOO

Its GAME TIME!!!

C A T S CATS CATS CATS!!!!

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Aug 31, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Masthay ...

… for his first touchback of the new season.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 and out!

Yes!

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wide receivers ...

… not keeping their block on the outside. Arrrgghh.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Run

We gotta run it better than we are.

Not a bad first series though. Completed passes have to help Hartline’s confidence.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Aug 31, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Our interior line ...

… is just not getting it done.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ESPN

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks. I don’t get cable, so it didn’t matter much, but I was curious anyhow.

by Hooper on Aug 31, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Block

Nice blocked punt.

We need to convert this first down.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Aug 31, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If his receivers ...

… could hold the ball, I would say outstanding. Showed good poise near the goal line throwing the ball out of bounds when his protection broke down.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has ...

… a very nice touch on shorter passes. No verticals yet, though.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

QB

Deep ball has been shaky but the screen passes are going pretty well.

Young receivers have dropped a couple of very catchable passes.

Run game is sucking so far. I dont like the plays called for the run and dont think the o line is blocking for the runners very much,

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Aug 31, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need ...

… to run more plays on the edges. The O-line inside the tackles are not getting it done.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AARGGHH...

… Sieber can’t connect. We have got to establish a running game, but Louisville is putting eight in the box. They know Hartline is inaccurate deep, and they are making us pay.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Turn 'em over ...

… Score a touchdown.

I like it.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much ...

… what I expected — a defensive struggle.

I like a defensive struggle from a UK standpoint. Our defense has been utterly excellent.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks good so far.

Here’s hoping to a 10-1 SEC start! (11-1 pending. ;-) )

by Hooper on Aug 31, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Play clock...

Ive NEVER understood how the play clock can get away from you. I know its a new rule, i know its a new QB, but my goah, it happened last year and it happened now…nice pass on the next play but guess what, were 4 yrds short..but for that miscue!! aghhhhhh !!
GO CATS!!

by Magnoliacat on Aug 31, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Punt

Awesome punt!!

by Magnoliacat on Aug 31, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 DOWN 1 TO GO!

Fourth quarter time…lets end this thing with a early score!

by Magnoliacat on Aug 31, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tipped!

Lindley to the 2.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ball Game!

That TD should do it.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

scoring

I’m a hoops kinda girl, so I don’t pretend to understand the fine points of football, but would it be safe to say that the only points louisville has scored today were scored for them by kentucky?

by StillCatwoman on Aug 31, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes ...

… Indeed.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pick ...

… By McClinton.

Our defense is legit.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Myron Pryor!

72 yards. Speed? Well, just enough.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Pryor’s 72 yd run was awesome.

SWEET VALIDATION!!!

I thought that we were clearly superior to UofL at every position but QB but didnt want to stick a foot in my mouth because we are Kentucky. Its great to see a W to start the season.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Aug 31, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

haha

Pretty sure he hasn’t run that far in his life….gotta love it, its a good reward for our D-line today.

by BigBlue87 on Aug 31, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Back to back ...

… for the first time in 10 years.

Great victory. Defense is simply amazing.

Postmortem coming soon.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

That actually does look like a defense that belongs in the SEC!

waiting on a new banner being raised into the rafters of Rupp..........

by cdnWildcatfan on Aug 31, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice job Cats!

Way to protect SEC pride, and also do it against a bitter OOC rival! CONGRATULATIONS and enjoy the win!

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by Gatorpilot on Aug 31, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Excellent

VERY nice win. Our defense is fantastic! But our O-line was absolutely terrible – let’s get this fixed over the next 3 weeks.

Go Cats!

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Aug 31, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wonders about D....

It seemed to me that Cantwell had alot of time to throw most of the day….

by Magnoliacat on Aug 31, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lucky...

He couldnt hit anyone very often!

by Magnoliacat on Aug 31, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's not Cantwell...

It’s that he CantThrowWell.

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by Gatorpilot on Aug 31, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry Tru...

Did not see this live thread. Anyway a great win by our defensive line.

Oh…I am so thrilled with this win!!!!

by kykat51 on Aug 31, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously....

You are so right Gator……Worried SEC QB’s will pick us apart unless our secondary is on ALL day long!

by Magnoliacat on Aug 31, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm confused after the game

I honestly don’t know if our defense is that good; or if UofL’s offense is just that bad.

I’ll be watching the Cards closely over the next few weeks to see if I can’t get a measure of what our defense really accomplished today.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Aug 31, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay Tru:

Based on your analysis UK won because of 5 (TO battle) 4 ( although unspectacular, Hartline played with poise) 1 ( D-Line put enough pressure on Can’t Throw Well) 2 (Jones? was picked on all day long and Lindley was everywhere) 3 ( well we know how the backs performed, although it looked like Locke was getting better each carry)

So, the defense carried us to victory while the offense was patient although not dominant. It being the first game I am not too worried bout the kinks on defense. Few “puff” games to work them out. The offense will have to step up if we are to win a game in the SEC. Obvious I know, but I believe Coach Phillips will rectify that. It was nice to see Hartline not crumble or throw any interceptions. The safety was a mistake but I’ll take that in the first game, even with it being such a big rivalry and all.

Great win for continued recruiting bragging rights in-state!!!!!

GO BIG BLUE!!!!!

by bluecrip on Aug 31, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think ...

… that’s right, although I believe Ken’s analysis was better. And I do agree that if in these next few games, Kentucky’s offense develops well, we are right there for a good season.

Hartline was very poised. His arm is not that strong, but his poise and intelligence make up for that somewhat. But he does need to learn to throw the ball down the field.

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ken's analysis ...

… was better than mine, that is. :-)

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by Truzenzuzex on Aug 31, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ken has done an

excellent job!! I noted on another thread that his breakdown of the UK squad was better than any preseason mag, online site or any other publication dealing with college football. He is an invaluable asset to this site which continues to be my HOME for UK news, commentary and insight.

by bluecrip on Aug 31, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Tru saw that in the many posts and comments...

That Ken made since his joining this blog.

Ken has been an invaluable asset to this site before and after he was brought in as an author IMO.

I commend Tru for an excellent decision in bringing Ken onboard!

I am truly excited about football as well as basketball.

by kykat51 on Aug 31, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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