Kentucky @ Louisville: Governor's Cup 2010 Game Preview and Open Game Thread
by Glenn Logan on Sep 4, 2010 3:15 PM EDT
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College football kickoff day. It has been a long, hot summer, and it's time for fall sports. That means football, and the first game of the year means Louisville vs. Kentucky. Today, Kentucky goes for their fourth win in a row in the Governor's Cup game, the annual tilt between the two schools that has been going on since its resurgence in 1994. Since that time, Kentucky is 7-9 against the Cardinals, and looks to get one game closer to even in the modern series today at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in Louisville. Game particulars as follows, courtesy of UUKAthletics.com;
| Kentucky @ Louisville |
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| Game Notes | UK Notes  | UK Depth Chart UL Notes | UL Depth Chart |
| Date & Time | Saturday, Sept. 4 3:30 p.m |
| Coverage | TV: ABC Radio: BBSN  Online Audio  Online Video via ESPN3 Live Blog |
| Location | Papa John's Cardinal Stadium Louisville, Ky. Gameday Information |
Both these teams convene today under the leadership of a new head coach, and both teams have a number of new players at important positions.
We'll take a look at what to expect after the jump.
Offense vs. Defense
The Kentucky offense, in theory, should be superior to that of last year despite the loss of John Conner at fullback and several offensive linemen. But Joker Phillips has been extremely pleased by the play of the offensive line in summer camp, and that looks to be the overall strength of this year's Kentucky offense. Of course, Randall Cobb, Chris Matthews and Derrick Locke will have something to say about that, but if Phillips is correct, the holes and the pass blocking should be there.
For Louisville, defensively, there are any number of questions not the least of which is their size on the D-Line. The Louisville defensive line is relatively small and inexperienced, starting a redshirt freshman at defensive end and having very young players as backups. Getting penetration on defense will therefore be a big challenge for the Cardinal line, and with Kentucky expected to be doing a lot of running today, it does not bode well for Louisville.
The Louisville linebacking corps does have quite a bit of experience led by senior Brandon Heath and Andtwon Canady. Louisville has a little more experienced depth at linebacker, but not a lot. The defensive backfield is much like the defensive line -- inexperienced at Division I football, and facing receivers like Cobb and Matthews will be a major challenge for this group.
Offensively, Louisville is bigger on the line and the starters are quite experienced. Quarterback Adam Froman is a dual-threat quarterback that can get yards with his legs as well as his arm, and has the kind of game that could thrive in Charlie Strong's spread offense. The Kentucky defensive front is more experienced and has good speed, which should bode well for defending the Louisville spread when they run it.
Louisville also has two quality backs in Bilal Powell and Victor Anderson, both of whom are capable of ripping off good gains if the O-line can open holes for them. Neither is particularly good as pass receivers, although Powell is serviceable in that role. Louisville lacks the kind of big-play receivers Kentucky has, although Doug Beaumont is the kind of player that can burn you if he gets open. Beaumont is small for a Division I receiver at only 5'9", though.
One of the big question marks for Kentucky is the linebacking corps, although they are quite experienced there starting a sophomore and two seniors. Danny Trevathan was very good last year, and should be even better this year, and Ronnie Snead has quite a bit of experience at the Mike with Qua Huzzie, the rage of the early camp, backing him up.
Randall Burden an Winston Guy lead what should be an excellent defensive secondary, although there have been questions about Guy's consistency in camp. JUCO transfer Mychal Bailey was frequently lauded by Phillips for his play in camp, and the Wildcat secondary is expected to be good this year.
Overall, Kentucky's offense has more weapons than the Cardinals, although not by much. But Randall Cobb, Chris Matthews and Derrick Locke all figure to be in the running for all SEC honors this year, and therefore the advantage goes to Kentucky.
Offensive advantage: Kentucky
Defensively, neither squad stands out, but Kentucky is slightly more talented, more experienced and faster.
Defensive advantage: Kentucky
Special Teams
Ryan Tydlacka will be handling the field goal kicking for Kentucky as freshman wunderkind Joe Mansour looks to find his consistency in that position. Randall Cobb and Derrick Locke, along with Winston Guy, will be handling the kickoff returns, and Cobb will be returning punts just like last year.
Louisville returns junior Chris Philpott at the kicker position, but tries out a new punter in junior transfer Josh Bleser. Johnny Patrick and Victor Anderson handle the kick return duties, and Scott Radcliff will be handling the punt return duties for the Cardinals.
Kentucky has the advantage both kicking and returning the ball with more overall talent.
Overall
Kentucky is favored in this game, and should be, regardless of the venue. PJCS will be an advantage for the homestanding Cardinals, but Kentucky has too much talent at the skill positions and enough talent and experience on the lines to win this football game.
Go 'Cats.
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Time to go Bird Huntin!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:19 PM EDT reply actions
What is the limit on birds in Kentucky this year? Anyone know?
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Where’s Forty?
Happy days are here again,
The skies are Wildcat Blue again,
We've got the best recruits again,
Happy days are here again.
havent seen him today.....probably in the middle of something big
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Here we go guys and gals!
Governor’s Cup Time!
I am pumped for this game.
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Hot Wings, check, Proper Hat, check
55 inches of LED viewing pleasure with complete theatre surround -check
hateful e-mail sent to other agents who are UL fans-check
chair positioned in center of room-check
Food-$73.00
New speakers for stereo- $238.00
55 inch LED -$1675.00
Watching UL go down in flames for the 4th year in a row-Priceless
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:36 PM EDT reply actions
The Cats get it first, and get a good return from Cobb.
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30 yd return will work
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
Now THAT is how you start a football game!!!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:38 PM EDT reply actions
Where's a2d2?
We need our cheer
(Hope you’re not stuck like me watching the end of the Georgia blowout. Grrrr….)
Make it 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:38 PM EDT reply actions
So much for Hartline can’t go deep!
Happy days are here again,
The skies are Wildcat Blue again,
We've got the best recruits again,
Happy days are here again.
I hope he makes me look like a fool this year for criticizing him!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
And not a bad throw.
Of course, King was wide open.
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That freshman wont sit on the bench long if that keeps up!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Who kicked that ball?
On the kickoff. Tydlacka?
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Mansour
"People unfit for freedom -- who cannot do much with it -- are hungry for power. The desire for freedom is an attribute of a 'have' type of self. It says: leave me alone and I shall grow, learn, and realize my capacities. The desire for power is basically an attribute of a 'have not' type of self." — Eric Hoffer
If that was Mansour ...
… we are in for some good things in the kicking game.
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No spread yet.
DeQuinn Evans out in favor of Wyndham?
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someone messed with the joker
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn't That McDermott With Sack?
"People unfit for freedom -- who cannot do much with it -- are hungry for power. The desire for freedom is an attribute of a 'have' type of self. It says: leave me alone and I shall grow, learn, and realize my capacities. The desire for power is basically an attribute of a 'have not' type of self." — Eric Hoffer
Might have been officially
But Wyndham collapsed the pocket, forcing him to step up into it (might have even got his ankles also).
It's summertime - go Reds!
Spread offense.
Strong’s just feeling them out. It’s coming.
Happy days are here again,
The skies are Wildcat Blue again,
We've got the best recruits again,
Happy days are here again.
Cards ...
… flipped the field on us that with that near turnover.
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C....A....T....S....C...A...T...S!!
Sorry a bit late..
We scored!!
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
by a2d2 on Sep 4, 2010 3:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
OK.....we have a missed PAT, 2 starters parked on the bench for something, and we survived a fumble on a KO return
you gotta believe!!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:46 PM EDT reply actions
Heady play by Matt Roark.
Good scramble by Hartline.
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That one didn't fool anybody.
Big third down for UK.
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Those guys stole my boat!!!!!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
N Carolina will be starting their cheerleaders tonight
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:55 PM EDT reply actions
Lousy Flippin Call!!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:57 PM EDT reply actions
Evans is now looking for blood.....
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 3:57 PM EDT reply actions
On a friend's computer.....bear with me
No cheer key. :-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Nice series, defense
Let’s get a good return and march it down the field!
It's summertime - go Reds!
Now let's get the ball back!!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:00 PM EDT reply actions
Time for WildCobb!!!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:00 PM EDT reply actions
in 4 plays
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
They ain’t gonna kick to Cobb. Fumble or no.
Happy days are here again,
The skies are Wildcat Blue again,
We've got the best recruits again,
Happy days are here again.
Joker will have to put in a switch on positions on KR's and PR's
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I can live with that. How about on the first play?
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The skies are Wildcat Blue again,
We've got the best recruits again,
Happy days are here again.
have to run a little to keep them off balance
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Locke scares me every time he runs with the ball that way.....lol
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That's called ...
… running the same play till they stop it. :-)
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They are definitely mixing it up......like that
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
Whew.
That route was almost jumped by Patrick. Great catch by Matthews.
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Hartline believes in himself......brave pass......
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:06 PM EDT reply actions
I could run through those holes they are so big.......
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
No wonder I couldn’t locate Chris. Changed number.
Happy days are here again,
The skies are Wildcat Blue again,
We've got the best recruits again,
Happy days are here again.
Tribute To McCaskill
"People unfit for freedom -- who cannot do much with it -- are hungry for power. The desire for freedom is an attribute of a 'have' type of self. It says: leave me alone and I shall grow, learn, and realize my capacities. The desire for power is basically an attribute of a 'have not' type of self." — Eric Hoffer
Our o-line is dominating the line of scrimmage.
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Hartline has been reading my articles, that is the only explanation
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
Locke walks in for six.
Sweet. Now if we can just make the PAT.
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Did he just walk in the endzone untouched??
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:09 PM EDT reply actions
Turtle!
Shades of Terminator.
"People unfit for freedom -- who cannot do much with it -- are hungry for power. The desire for freedom is an attribute of a 'have' type of self. It says: leave me alone and I shall grow, learn, and realize my capacities. The desire for power is basically an attribute of a 'have not' type of self." — Eric Hoffer
Two great blocks by Moncell Allen on that drive.
Really good stuff.
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That could have been ugly!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:11 PM EDT reply actions
How did that happen???
I thought he was swallowed! ?
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He looked like Cobb there for a minute......
Guy said Where’d he go?
Next guy said Whered who goooooooo????
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow.
Major, major collision between Roark and Bellamy.
That’s gonna leave a mark.
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yeah, we need Roark!!!
I mean, I hope that Louisville guy is OK…..oops
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Late to the dance...
Ran out of gas on the lawnmower, had to catch up via DVR and on the Blog…
Cats look pretty good so far!!
If your wings don't sweep....
Fundamentals!
Fundamentals of tackling are hurting us.
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same problem we had last year at times
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Really only had two bad plays so far...
Missed PAT & long kickoff return. Pretty happy with the way Locke is running!!
If your wings don't sweep....
Didn't like to see him try to pick it up and run... Fall on the darned thing!!
If your wings don't sweep....
Not so sure that was not a fumble
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:20 PM EDT reply actions
Evans actually moved his arm forward when he hit it.....it was not moving forward yet
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
got my own hi-def replay....lol
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
He FLOPPED that ball through the uprights!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
Well ...
… the Dirty Birds have managed a FG. Ugly as it was.
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We are doing a great job on kickoff returns.
Our PR team needs work, though.
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OK, that was just flipping amazing!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
Okay, these passes are working against UL
But please don’t try this against Florida.
It's summertime - go Reds!
That's what happens ...
… when you mis-time jumping a route.
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Nice replays of Locke's TDs
Trots in the first one, walks in the second one. I quess he’ll jump on one leg for the next one.
Great tackle by the Cardinals!
Wow, one on one with Locke and he wins. Great job.
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Cobb is unbelievable!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
Sportscenter material
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
Somebody better get a medic over to Card Chronicle......
they are getting suicidal over there!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:27 PM EDT reply actions
John Conner Who?
"People unfit for freedom -- who cannot do much with it -- are hungry for power. The desire for freedom is an attribute of a 'have' type of self. It says: leave me alone and I shall grow, learn, and realize my capacities. The desire for power is basically an attribute of a 'have not' type of self." — Eric Hoffer
Allen is certainly showing he's more than capable of filling Conner's shoes...
If your wings don't sweep....
Sweet!!
Just as ABC laid Spider on DeAndre, so too shall it be that Moncell is now officially known as T2!! :-)
If your wings don't sweep....
like that better than Turtle.....lol.....even Mutant Ninja Turtle
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
oh nooooooo he's not an All-American, didnt you see the list????
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Mansour has a cannon!
He’s a touchback machine.
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Can we revise our predictions at halftime???
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
Evans ...
… was not “gap sound” on that play.
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Don't know about that... Looked, to me, like the DT took the inside gap and Evans just stood his guy up...
Equals big hole…
If your wings don't sweep....
3
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad tackling by Kentucky.
Our defense has problems with fundamentals.
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should have been intentional grounding
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:37 PM EDT reply actions
need a pick here
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
No excuse.
Kentucky had all kinds of people there, they just have to knock that down.
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short
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
Just short.
A nice play for Louisville. We need to hold them to a FGA
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They have to go for it
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
shoot the corners into the middle and nail em
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
AARGHHH!
Mental mistakes are hurting us right now.
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Nice play by Evans.
We need 3 more of those.
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Crawford Lined Up OS
"People unfit for freedom -- who cannot do much with it -- are hungry for power. The desire for freedom is an attribute of a 'have' type of self. It says: leave me alone and I shall grow, learn, and realize my capacities. The desire for power is basically an attribute of a 'have not' type of self." — Eric Hoffer
Mosley is
going to need some confidence to tighten up his coverage. He seems to be playing a little to loose and Louisville is going after him.
Yeah.
As a former DB, I can tell you he needs to take charge of the matchup. He didn’t do bad, but he has to force the receiver further toward the sideline there so that he has to catch it out of bounds.
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good coverage
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
let them have 3's all day long
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
good hit by grant on Locke.....he will feel that one tomorrow
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah.
That one stung a little.
I’d give him the ball right away so he can take revenge. :-)
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30 yds or so should do it
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Now ...
… let’s drive it down for six more. Then, I’ll feel good.
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Was that Kragthorpe in the stands I saw???
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:53 PM EDT reply actions
I thought he was going to break it.....lol
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:55 PM EDT reply actions
OK.....now we have three bad downs....and way too many penalties in the last 10 min
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
didnt think he could do that.....lol
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
62 yds
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
no no no....not our offense you dont
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:01 PM EDT reply actions
Excellent D.......time to tack on 3 more
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:01 PM EDT reply actions
or maybe we have time for 7.....Mansour can kick it from here
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:02 PM EDT reply actions
Let Hartline throw a home run......he has earned the shot to try one really deep
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:03 PM EDT reply actions
Not sure why Joker left 2 timeouts on the boards there.
Must be a friend thing or something.
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wondered about that myself......of course Joker is no Steve Spurrier.......
he could care less about running the score up on someone
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice 1st half......let's do it again in the second
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:04 PM EDT reply actions
So far ...
… I could not really ask for more from Hartline. He has played extremely well, overall. And the receiving corps is improved.
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Locke and Cobb ...
… have been just what every body expected.
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Yep
Defense has some speed (as expected), are lacking in fundamentals and mental fortitude.
O-line has played great. Turtle is terminating.
Not a bad start at all.
It's summertime - go Reds!
I could ask a bit more from the secondary.
We have given up some pass plays. And that big play on the kick return did not amuse me.
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The fundamentals ...
… drive me crazy. Tackling has never been good at UK. It’s like herpes or something, we just can’t seem to cure it.
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OK.....question of the day......
We can now handle Louisville as the first game of the season……5 yrs ago not so
Are we ready to move a Florida game to the last game of the year?
Would there be an advantage to playing Florida that late in the season? Could we build a top 25 resume, win 9-10 games and lose to Florida in last game of the seaosn and still go post new-years bowling?
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:09 PM EDT reply actions
Florida ...
… looked pretty bad against a Miami (oh) team that won 1 game last year.
I like our chances against them this year.
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had they made those mistakes today with the quality of our offense, we win that game
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
No thanks
I don’t think getting obliterated in your last game leaves a good taste in bowl selectors’ minds. Just as soon get it over with early.
It's summertime - go Reds!
Probably.
I’ve had a couple of beers. Maybe it is Budweiser talking smack. :-)
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Yeah well, I am sober as a church mouse.....lol
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet.
They are 8 games in front, are they not?
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Funny, I was impressed when they were tied up at the All Star break...
Going to the whip down the stretch, gotta like it!
If your wings don't sweep....
Quite a bit of blue ...
… sprinkled in with all that red.
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youre supposed to say he heard footsteps......lol
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
With Cobb as the kick returner ...
… I think we might hope for just a bit more. :-)
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Need loooooooooong drive
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:33 PM EDT reply actions
should have been a flag there
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:35 PM EDT reply actions
D-line is getting a better push as the game goes on...
Gonna have to stretch the field if we’re gonna have any success.
If your wings don't sweep....
Hartline ...
… is either crazy, or needs a wheelbarrow for his nads.
Great catch by Chris Matthews.
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Hartline likes his job.......hehehe......
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Bring in "The Leg".....lol
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:39 PM EDT reply actions
Well, it is the nickname I have given Mansour......lol....
havent seen him smoke or play with his nipples yet, but………….
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice kick by Tydlacka.
Very nice.
The major penalty killed a nice drive.
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not so long ago, it would have resulted in a punt too......
nice to see we can now salvage something from a mistake……that is a mark of a really good team
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Evidently
Mansour needs to work on his mechanics to get his FGs off quicker. When he gets it down we might be in FG range soon as we cross midfield.
On his mechanics?
Not sure, I’ve read every written word in the nation leading up to the game.
On the “midfield” part? Just kidding.
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Had to get another computer…..Sorry.
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missed assignment there
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:44 PM EDT reply actions
They have run that counter play on us a lot.
We have to stop that play.
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Actually ...
… it has been their best play. They have had several good gains on it.
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Time to man up and grow a set.....
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:46 PM EDT reply actions
Where's that secondary speed
that Joker has been talking about? SOMEBODY should have been able to catch him.
We must respond!!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:47 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah.
They have been a very pleasant surprise.
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Gotta get this FD and continue this drive.
Very important.
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someone missed a block there.....grrrrr
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:50 PM EDT reply actions
Hartline has grown steel balls and eyes in the back of his head
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:50 PM EDT reply actions
free play....should have gone for it
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
Hartline.
Wounded duck.
You have no idea how much I hate that!!!!
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no.....Hartline has thrown everything but his gonads today.....let him earn this one
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Should have been a flag.
The clotheslined Locke. Call the penalty!!!
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Matt Roark yet again!!!
Wow, great to see him step up.
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Middle
of the field has been open. Need to throw there more. Thought we’d see Aumiller catching balls there today.
Well, Hartline is not making mistakes......and they are rushing him like a buffet at training camp
I can accept that assuming we get at least another TD
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:57 PM EDT reply actions
We need to run more to the wide side.
Everything has been to the short side lately.
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yeah.....big lanes out there
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Good punt.
The defense got some rest. Let’s hold these guys.
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They are going to run now until we make them throw.....
time to blitz the crap out of them from the safeties
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
like I said....they are gonna run til they cant
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to man up there.....Burden made a 1st class play
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:01 PM EDT reply actions
AAARRGHHH!
Once again, we are just not getting off the field on third down.
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Where is this coming from?
Why are we not playing good man to man D?
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions
Better secondary play there....but scary nonetheless
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
EXCELLENT!!!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
Every play to the short side.
Good grief, Joker.
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Time for the WildCobb......and a lot of it
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:05 PM EDT reply actions
Not Hartline's fault there
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:06 PM EDT reply actions
Anybody complaining about Hartline today needs to learn something about this game.
3 Offensive lineman have never started a game prior to today just for starters. He has played a wonderful game and he is by far the best QB we have right now.
I wasn't really complaining
and everyone knows I am trying to learn everything.
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Sorry about the complaining
Old habits are hard to break. I do know a little about football and realize the line needs to keep those guys with the red shirts away from that fellow on our team that has the ball given to him by the big guy in the middle of the line of big guys.
La Rod was wide open for a possible TD.
but I had a better view, I guess.
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Not the right call.....1st mistake I have seen Hartline make today.....
wrong safety outlet call there…..had a man open on the other side
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:08 PM EDT reply actions
I just don't understand
why they don’t have an automatic call to a 10 yd over the middle when the LBs are blitzing.
yeah....he had one in the flat on the short side this time and didnt see him.....
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
This is staying too close to my original prediction.......got happy there for a while.....
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:10 PM EDT reply actions
Wow!
What a great kick by Tydlacka!! Flipped the field.
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Fumblllllllllllllllllleeeeeeeeee!!!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:12 PM EDT reply actions
Call of the game right there......way to go Derrick
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:17 PM EDT reply actions
Russell has
had some nice carries today. I’d also like to see Saunders a little if we can build the lead a little.
Lousy throw.
A good throw and that was a touchdown.
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Errors......special teams errors......needs work Joker
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:19 PM EDT reply actions
Let me apologize now for some really bad Allstate commercials this year.....We tried to stop them and couldnt....
so sorry
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:21 PM EDT reply actions
a lot of the agents are really upset about the company's decisions on advertising lately.....lol....
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
he embarrasses me.....lol
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Louisville's line ...
…. is doing a good job. That’s why we are getting killed in the secondary.
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The only thing I remember is the pressure by Evans in the first half...
If your wings don't sweep....
Defense really stepped up there big time.....great stop
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:26 PM EDT reply actions
Okay...
… this is a fairly big play.
Kentucky gets this stop, I think we win. Not, I think it’s up in the air.
What we cannot do is give up a big play. A first down, okay, that sucks but we can live with it. A big play will take away our biggest ally — the clock.
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we will not fold.......this team wont fold like that.......I have faith in that much......
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
not a fold.....a crinkle maybe but not a fold
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
No pressure.
Good pass, could have been the game there. Now, it’s in doubt.
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And the officials give them a TO for free
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:30 PM EDT reply actions
Just play smart ball......
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
Again, 0 pressure on the QB... He'll pick us to pieces if this keeps up!
If your wings don't sweep....
C...A...T...S...Cats!...Cats!...Cats!
Come on defense….stop them.
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I sure hope
Louisville is better than advertised and wins the Big East. I really didn’t think they’d move the ball and protect the quarterback this well even though their line is the strength of this team.
There's the pressure......excellent
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
take them anyway you can get them
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:35 PM EDT reply actions
Get ready to see a cross country meet.....they are gonna run run run til daddy blows the Cardinal away!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:36 PM EDT reply actions
If I am Strong I kick
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Now we just need a decent drive.....and a score......
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:38 PM EDT reply actions
Okay.
Here it is. The drama that the first half did not suggest.
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Dog gone rivalry games.
You can be better, but it is never enough.
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Well, this is something we did not see last year.....last year we played excellent 2nd halves.....this year ????
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:39 PM EDT reply actions
Okay.
Here is the crux of the biscuit. First down or two, and we win.
3 and out, and it’s anyone’s game.
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Time for a little Cobb Salad......and some Locke and Bagels......
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:42 PM EDT reply actions
I have to say this, game management has been excellent for the most part.....penalties have killed us, but everything else has been great
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:43 PM EDT reply actions
Okay.
I’m calling it. We have done just enough barring a turnover.
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And that ladies and gentlemen is the game......no time to make up ground
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:44 PM EDT reply actions
Its a LOCKE!!!
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:47 PM EDT reply actions
A win and covered the spread......not a bad start for Joker
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by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 4, 2010 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
Got the victory
Would have liked to see more points (of course) but I’ll take it. Plenty to work on the next two weeks before meeting a vulnerable Florida – tackling, coverage, extra points, penalties – the usual.
Folks ...
… The post-game will have to wait. I have to cook dinner.
I’ll post a continuation thread so you can continue to talk about it.
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The continuation is up now.
This one is a little stiff.
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Win Is A Win, But
Mistakes are disappointing — almost enough to offset athletic superiority.
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