Open Game Thread: Norfolk State at Kentucky
by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 5:45 PM EDT
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Norfolk St. Spartans at Kentucky Wildcats, Sep 6, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
So here we go, the first of three games that UK should definitely win, giving us an excellent chance to go to Tuscaloosa 4-0 to face the Tide. This is a big game for the Wildcat offense, who needs to prove that they can, in fact, move the football against inferior competition. It is also a big game for the defense, who will want to prove that thier performance against Louisville was not a fluke.
Five things Kentucky needs to do to win:
- Move the football on the ground;
- Demonstrate competence through the air, particularly the wide receivers.
- Dominate the line of scrimmage on both sides of the football;
- Contain DeAngelo Branche and Jamar Johnson;
- Continue the excellent special teams play.
Five things that could trip Kentucky up:
- Taking Norfolk State for granted, and taking plays off;
- Weak blocking between the tackles;
- Turnovers;
- Special teams mistakes;
- Failure to jump on Norfolk State early.
Look for the Wildcats to come out with guns blazing, and hang 30+ on the Spartans. We need to hold them to bupkis, or doubts about our defense will begin to kick in.
Go, 'Cats!
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I am ready...
Be my color commentary Tru!
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh that's cool...
It’s Military Appreciation Day.
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackout ...
… on ESPN 360. Time for the old-timey method – Radio!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Spartans get the ball first.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Deep ball caught by Norfolk state -- 23 yards
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big play broken by Branche
To the UK 43.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Norfolk state is driving. UK is not able to stop them.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd and 2.
From the UK 35
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stopped on an incomplete pass. Micah Johnson almost picked it.
Whew. FG attempt coming, 52 yds
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FG missed. No damage.
By the way, the Cats got the ball first and were 3 and out.
Not an auspicious start.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hartline takes over at the UK 35.
Hartline in the gun. Draw to Dixon for 6 yards.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hartline fumbled, but recovered. Loss of 3.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Randall Cobb to the right.
Lock to the 47. First and 10 Kentucky
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Timeout Norfolk State. 7:42 remaining in the 1st.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Current drive descriptions:
1 yard gain by Locke
Conner gets across midfield on a catch. Short gain.
3rd and 7. Incomplete pass by Hartline. Kentucky must punt.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kentucky makes a great punt, pins NS inside the ten. Tydlacka made the punt.
Then, Wicker took the ball away from lindley for an 21 yard gain.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wicker is beating Lindley like a drum. He is much quicker.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shomari Moore makes a nice play.
3rd down and 4. Kentucky holds.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor punt by NS.
Seven yards on the punt. UK with the ball in NS territory.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UK has the ball on the NS 41 yard line, 1st and ten. Drive description follows:
Randall Cobb in at QB.
Cobb gains 16 running the ball on the first play from scrimmage
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First and ten. Cobb still in.
Locke runs down to the 18.
2nd and 3. Cobb at QB. out of gun. Runs… Touchdown!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Randall Cobb ...
… isn’t just the real deal. He is the MAN!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have got ...
… to watch this game tonight. How exciting that was on the radio! I can only imagine how exciting it was live. The crowd went completely nuts.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kentucky covered well ...
… on the kickoff, tackle at the 16.
Holding penalty against NS, NS at the NS 8.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Drive description follows:
Branche for 2. Good tackle by Lindley, but he has to be more sure.
2nd and 8. NS @ NS 10. Shotgun. SACK! Ricky Lumpkin, Ventrell Jenkins, and Micah Johnson.
3rd and 11. Timeout Norfolk State.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd and 11, NS from their 7
Brown from the gun. Draw goes for 5. NS must punt.
Dicky Lyons back to receive. Punt almost block. Dropped at the 44, flags on the play.
48 yard punt. Holding against Kentucky. UK Takes over at their own 34
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cobb still QB
Smith to the 42. Nice run, 8 yards.
AAron Boyd in. Cobb hands off, smith to the 47. First and ten.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was away for a bit...
Getting my 15 yr old grandson off to Mom…now I can relax! lol
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am breathing ...
… a bit easier now.
Cobb is moving the football. Very impressive so far. Hartline was ineffective.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First quarter over.
Cobb will start first and ten from the UK 47.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was late ...
… because I dropped a bottle of wine and made a heck of a mess. Took me almost 30 minutes to clean it up. Ugly.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First and ten UK at the 47. Drive description follows:
From the gun. Cobb complete to Lanxter for 27 yards. First and ten UK.
Boyd left, lan
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does that answer your question?
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Timeout UK. Playclock
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First and ten UK from NS 27. Randall Cobb under center.
Cobb threw that last past on the run.
Smith to the 19. 2nd and 3.
Cobb under center. Smith to the 15. First down.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First and ten from the NS 15.
Cobb still at QB
Ball batted down. He had a receiver, but the safety batted it down.
From the gun, Smith to the 6 yard line. Third and 1.
Cobb under center. NS uses a timeout. They are out of them.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third and one from the NS 6 yard line.
Randall Cobb is still the quarterback.
13:10 to play in the 2nd quarter. NS has no more timeouts.
Two tight ends. Smith gets the first.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First and ten from the five.
Moncell Allen and Dixon in.
Dixon to the one.
2nd and goal at the one.
Power I. Cobb under center. NS got into the backfield, but they were off sides.
Second down an 1.5 feet. Cobb on QB sneak for a touchdown. His second.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
13-0 UK.
Cobb has been an offensive machine.
PAT is Good!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hartline vs Cobb
I hate to see Hartline lose his spot, but we have to go to the best.
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too, but ...
… he was ineffective
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Other SEC news
Wake barely beats Ole Miss 30-28 with a FG in last seconds
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14-0 UK. Kickoff drive description follows:
Big kick by Masthay. Touchback.
NS starts at the 20. 1st and ten. Branch goes for 8 yards. This guy is killing us.
2nd and 2. NS gets a first down at the NS 31.
1st and ten NS. Handoff to Branche for 4.
2nd and 6. Complete to the 43, first down NS.
1st and ten NS at the NS 43.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st and ten NS
Branche stopped for a 2 yard gain.
2nd and 8. Complete to Johnson. His 6’4" got the ball.
1st and ten @ uk 43. Branche for 2 yards. Flag on the play. Unsportsmanlike on NS.
2nd and 23 from the NS 44.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brown for NS.
2nd an 23. Johnny Williams pressures Brown, throws it away.
3rd and 23. Pryor and Williams out, Peter and Jenkins in. Screen, Branche gains 3. Fell down.
4th and 21. Punt coming. Lyons back.
Lyons gets a decent return to the UK 17, 1st and ten UK.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do we think that cobb
is what is best for the team
by i got the blues on Sep 6, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point ...
… he looks like it.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st and ten UK at the UK 17.
Cobb is likely to remain at QB for a while, they didn’t put him in as the short cover on the punt return team as they did the previous two times.
Cincinnati beat Oklahoma. Oh my!
Cobb under center, Locke behind him.
Complete to Lyons for 15.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Complete to McCaskill
Gain of 8.
Mccaskill gets the first down. 8 yard completion for Cobb.
First down UK
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st and ten UK.
Locke takes it down to the 32 on a long, 20 yard burst.
Go ’Cats!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st and ten UK.
At the NS 32. Cobb hits Drake, but Drake drops the football.
2nd and ten. McCaskill and Lyons at the corners. From the gun. Cobb under center. Gains a yard on a run.
3rd and 9. Cobb from the gun. Lanxter catches and gains 14 yards. 1st and ten to the NS 17!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot believe Cobb
Is blowing my mind!
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st and ten UK
from the 17. Cobb from the gun. Rolls left, runs, makes 3 yards.
2nd and seven. Commentators talking about Cobb’s poise.
2nd and 7 @ NS 14.
Somebody is getting it quicker than me.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Touchdown, andyway. Cobb is having himself quite a game.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
21-0 UK. 2:54 left in the first half of the Randall Cobb show.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mastay ...
… through the end zone.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mastay
maybe the most impressive part of the team so far this year
by i got the blues on Sep 6, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He really is ...
… a weapon
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its Cobb's team now
nice to know ya hartline…j/k
by SevenRings on Sep 6, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The defense needs to stiffen up a bit here.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pick!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trevard Lindley!
Awesome!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They did ...
… much better than I thought.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cobb got creamed, fumbled, NS ball.
I have no idea what happend there.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Justin Jeffries ...
failed to protect. NS at UK 27.
Complete to the 16 YL. 2nd and 1 for NS.
That was a deflating turnover, and really hurts.
2nd and 1. Dickerson to the 7 YL. 1st and ten.
No time outs. 1:45 left.
hold, hold …
Branche to the 7. Lumpkin on the stop.
3rd and short. Crowd going wild.
No! Jeremy Jarmon!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a FG try for NS
24 yard FG attempt.
Good. NS has done what Louisville could not. Score on offense.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
18 seconds left.
NS kicking. UK gets it at the 45, with 18 seconds and 2 time outs.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Correction, 40 of UK
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cobb under center.
Conner to the 49 yard line. Time out taken. 13 seconds.
C’mon, Brooks, let’s try to get a FG here.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
since its halftime
East Carolina 24 WVU 3 final….OUCH
by SevenRings on Sep 6, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ECU
beat them every which way…total beat down
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ECU
They beat 2 top 25 teams. They’ll be ranked next week for sure.
by sayeth on Sep 6, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's actually 3 straight top 25 teams...
Boise St. last year in the bowl win. My girlfriend goes to ECU and I was actually at this game tonight and it was AMAZING. ECU is for real. Skip Holtz is a chip off the ’ol block. Great win Cats, great win Pirates!
Still not a crook!
by TrickyD26 on Sep 6, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really. WVU is different without Rodriguez. East Carolina is for real.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just ...
… by their campus last week. :-)
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stats
Hartline 4-5 18 yards
Cobb 6-9 87 yards 2 TD’s
Rush
Cobb 5 for 45 yards
Smith 6 for 35 yards
Locke 3 for 27 yards
Dixon 3 for 10 yards
Connor 1 for 9
Receiving
Lanxter 2 for 41
Lyons 3 for 34 TD
McCaskill 2 for 17
Locke 1 for 10
Dixon 2 for 3
UK total yards — 221
Rush — 116
Pass — 105
by Ken Howlett on Sep 6, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No prob!
Do we think Brooks is going to backtrack on his " we will play a pro-style" offense pronouncement?
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2nd and 1
Cobb from the gun. Gets a short gain.
Kentucky going for the Hail Mary.
Matt Roark in at 6’6".
Incomplete. Half over.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quarterbacks
Wonder who will start after halftime
by sayeth on Sep 6, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interview with Brooks at the half...
He said to see Hartline in the 2nd half.
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a bad idea
clearly Cobb is doing better and will probably be the man but they need to let hartline TRY to get some sort of confidence…
by SevenRings on Sep 6, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks Tru
for havin an open game thread…good work
by SevenRings on Sep 6, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We always have ...
… an open game thread. Kind of a requirement at SB Nation. :-)
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome site
been visiting this site for around 7 months now.. at least twice a day i check out whats going on! Great site Thanks Tru and Ken finally had to get a username so i can post some comments!
by danial on Sep 6, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's about time...
danial, nice to have you on board!
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wecome ...
… and thanks for reading.
Glad you got around to creating an account. Glad to have you.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cobb at QB
Cobb playing at QB the way he is has brought some hope to this season!
by danial on Sep 6, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has certainly impressed so far.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cobb hasn't been half-bad
Now, if he can catch an SEC-level defense off-balance, we’ll be doing really good.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG!
A TFGM sighting. Are you at the game?
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At home, for once
Suffering with the audio feed. What’s the purpose of having access to ESPN360 when UK games get blacked out?
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really.
Bleh.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, by the way: UK men's basketball open gym
http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=7336
In the comments are 2+ impressions of the players.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Masthay ...
… for another touchback.
NS at the 20, first and ten. Jeremy Jarmon breaks through and nearly caused a fumble. 7 yd loss.
2nd and 17. Pass incomplete. Broken up by Lindley.
3rd and 17. Blitz! Micah Johnson! Sack at the NSU 10. 4th and 27.
That’s my Defense!!!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Halftime talk
The D must have gotten fired up!
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Lyons returns the punt to the NSU 19!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st and ten from the 20.
Mike Hartline enters to some boos. Not good.
Complete to Dixon for 7.
2nd and 3.
… I missed a bunch, but it was just incomplete to Lyons. I had to take care of the grill.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
23 yard FG attempt by Seiber. Good.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My play-by-play
“Catch me if you can” is on the TV; that’s some sloppy remote work right there.
Suds in the sink are really high. That may come back to bite me on the elbows. The lack of detail right now is dissapointing.
Oh! I’ve stepped on a Lego! I’m down for a series.
(That was a really dissapointing field goal.)
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not especially impressive by Hartline.
Brooks has got to realize that Cobb brings an extra dimension that Hartline simply doesn’t have.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It sucks to have to face the fact that Hartline just may be the second best man for the job, bu there it is.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're playing Norfolk State
Cobb’s athleticism is probably more than they can deal with. I’m optimistic that he will mature quickly, but this is just his second game, correct?
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
But it isn’t just that. He is showing maturity as advanced as Hartline.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kickoff by UK. Touchback.
NOTE * After the 3rd quarter, I’m going to have to bail. Dinner will be ready.
Branche for 1 around the edge. The defense is showing me something.
2nd and 9. Incomplete. Shomari Moore on the defense.
3rd and 8. Incomplete. NSU must punt. 3 and out. Good defense, really good.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt Roark got a piece of the punt, his second block in 2 games.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Florida v. Miami
Should I root for the SEC school, or for Hurricane Ike to ramp up to 1500 Mph and hit Gainesville and suck away Florida’s starting players?
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh. Well, if Miami give them a game, it will be something.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miami's first offensive series
Made them look more like “brisk winds”.
(Sorry, I’ll stop w/ the Florida/Miami game now, just wanted to make that joke.)
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Verrrryyy Funnny. :-)
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Florida
It is hard but I am an SEC homer and I would like to see one win it all again IF USC doesn’t get to the NC game.
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Hartline under center.
Runs an option to the 50, almost 5 yards.
EJ Adams drops the football on a nice pass by Hartline. Nice job by Hartline. He is throwing the ball better.
3rd an 6. Hartline had to run, but couldn’t find an open receiver. Gains a yard, Tydlacka in to punt.
8:55 left in 3rd Qtr. High punt. Great coverage, but it is a touchback.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ventrell Jenkins is flagged for a punch in the facemask of an OL. Ugh.
Offsetting penalties. A PF on #3 for NS.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UK defense ...
… is really turning it up. About damn time. Jarmon has build a small condominium in the backfield of the NSU Spartans.
4th down. 3 and out for the third time.
Lyons fields it at the 28. First and ten UK.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm already missing the audio feed from last year
Last year, when you’d listen to the audio feed on ukathletics.com, there were very few “commerical” commercials. The ads were almost always state and federal public service announcements. I can’t remember how many times I was told to be involved in my children’s lives.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm listening via Yahoo.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the ukathletics.com link
…takes you to a special audio/visual page provided by cbssportsline.com. Had to download that stupid Microsoft Silverlight — aka Microsoft makes its own version of Flash.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randall Cobb ...
… back at QB. From the gun.
Runs it for a first down.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st and ten
Smith gets to the 43
2nd and 6. Cobb in the gun. Almost throws an interception. Ugh.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd and 6.
Cobb throws an interception.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cobb locking in on his receivers, apparently.
Can’t do that.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the defense is in lockdown mode...ya mon
by SevenRings on Sep 6, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This Defense is lightyears away
…from the much-made-fun-of “Black Flag” defense of old. :)
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Black Flag Defense?
is that good or bad….lol
by SevenRings on Sep 6, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was supposed to be the "no surrender" defense
But it more like the “bend, then break” defense. I think it was Guy Morriss’ concoction.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NS ball around midfield.
Branche for no gain.
2nd and ten. Sack by Williams and Jarmon. Loss of 9.
3rd and almost 20. The UK defense is utterly dominating, as they should.
Total yards this half is negative. Draw play for 14. 4th and 6. Punt coming. NSU has 1 net yard this half.
Great kick. Downed at UK’s 1 yard line. Yikes.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3:58 to play
Cobb back in after the INT.
Conner handoff, not much there.
2nd and 9. Dixon runs out to the 10. 3rd and 1.
Dixon does not make it. 4th and less than a yard. Kentucky will punt. Need a big kick here.
Wicker has a huge return at the UK 22. Drat.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Close to a runback
I guess our punt unit decided that after a spectacular performance against Louisville, they could take this one play off. Okay boys, hope you enjoyed your vacation; now back to work.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st and ten at the UK 23.
Incomplete. 2nd and ten. UK is getting a ton of pressure on the QB.
Branche does not gain a yard. The UK defense is becoming a brick wall.
3rd and long. SACK by Kelly.
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahah
The radio color commentator just said that Norfolk state tried to run it back and found “a sea of blue.”
Yes, the runner found Tru and Ken in his grill. I was on the sideline, flirting with the cheerleaders. Hey, I helped!
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bwahaha!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, guys
The UK Federal Credit Union is running a special promotion using the phrase “a sea of blue”.
I’ve been meaning to get a picture.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kentucky takes over at the 31.
This will be my last comment, I have to get off to attend to other matters, i.e. food.
Enjoy the rest! It no longer looks in doubt. Go Cats!
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by Truzenzuzex on Sep 6, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great job as always, Tru.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not going to be posting regular updates, folks
I’m jumping between the lappy and washing dishes.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hellooooo !
What time does the game start ?
Huh? it`s over? :)
by String Music on Sep 6, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL...turn out the lights and start up the bus
by SevenRings on Sep 6, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now!
I paid* good money** to listen to this audio stream. I want to hear 4 quarters of football!
- Amount: $0
- I don’t get paid good money.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
autoformatting ruined my joke.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
31-3 KY
I have got to stay awake for the replay at 11:30 tonight!
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ky has the ball?
What happened folks? I missed it in my excitement.
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 and out, I think.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dick Gabriel, the Inside Man
He just said Dickie Lyons Jr. has 12 family members staying with him due to the bad weather in the south. That includes several small children and 5 dogs.
I’d hate to be his roommate right now. Tonight’s (hopefully assured) victory party is going to be very tame at his house.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, by the way
We won’t really “win” this game unless we can make sure to keep our starters and experienced subs healthy.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Start smelling for bacon
Since you sniffed out the TD, find me some tasty fried pig.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw
the UK game is now streaming live on ESPN 360
by SevenRings on Sep 6, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good for hartline
he managed this TD drive very well
by SevenRings on Sep 6, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh, whoops
I remember how it feels when your defense lines up for a face-saving 4th down stand, and then decide to hand over the yardage on a stupid penalty.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 net offensive yard this half for Norfolk
I don’t know about you guys, but I’d love to have the Spartans back next year.
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
this defense could be a UK all timer
by SevenRings on Sep 6, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Tortoise
ala the Daily Dicky! Great run Moncell
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dixon
maybe the forth back before the end of the year
by i got the blues on Sep 6, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for hanging out with us tonight!
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by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Sep 6, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great fun on this open thread...
thanks to all
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just have one more comment...
After hearing Coach’s comments concerning the UK fans booing when Hartline came back in the 2nd half. He was fiery mad as he should have been, and I am glad he called them out.
We don’t need that ever! I guess I did not hear that on the radio.
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
booing Hartline
I was shocked when I heard the boos. the QB that just helped UK beat UL gets booed? UK fans should be more appreciative than that. Cobb looked good, but he also made a couple of horrible throws, any one of which could have been a pick 6 against a defense with better personal than Norfolk St. (ie. UL).
waiting on a new banner being raised into the rafters of Rupp..........
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