Kentucky Wildcat Football: In Honor of Danny Trevathan

by JLeverenz on Nov 27, 2011 7:11 PM EST in Kentucky Wildcats Football

How great was yesterday's win over Tennessee? OK, that's a dumb question (the answer: too great for mere words). Of course, yesterday wrapped up the college career of one of the great Cats: Danny Trevathan. I was struck by a comment Danny made in the LHL article about him on Saturday:

When asked what he hopes Kentucky fans will remember about Danny Trevathan, the senior linebacker hits all the talking points about giving his all and being a hard worker.

Then he pauses for a second and says: "I just hope people remember me."

I don't think there is any danger of Kentucky fans forgetting about #22, and pretty soon NFL offenses are going to get to know him real well.

But in honor of Danny Trevathan, I offer the following:

70% of the earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by Danny Trevathan.
Danny Trevathan plays defense because his use on offense is classified a war crime by the U.N.
Tim Tebow steps out of bounds when he sees Danny Trevathan.
Danny Trevathan does not chase down receivers. He runs in place, spinning the earth until the receivers come to him.
Andrew Luck returned to Stanford because he thought Danny Trevathan would enter the draft last year.
NFL skill players started the lockout when they discovered Danny Trevathan would enter the league the next year.
NFL owners ended the lockout when it was brought to their attention that Danny Trevathan would be available to be drafted this year.
Danny Trevathan does not get drafted. He allows NFL teams to bid on his services.
Danny Trevathan's tackles break the First Law of Thermodynamics.
Danny Trevathan is Chuck Norris's hero.

That's all for now, but I invite you to leave your own tributes to Danny in the comments.

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Great read JLev.

Danny will be remembered. He needn’t wonder about that. He is one of ours. I made a point to take several pics of him this year at Fan Day. Actually, I went to him first.
It is robbery that he wasn’t on the list for the Butkus Award too.

Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!

by a2d2 on Nov 27, 2011 7:38 PM EST reply actions

Yeah, not on the Butkus list is a crime!

How can you lead the SEC in tackles and not even be on the list? Serious snub there…

If your wings don't sweep....

by EagleTDL on Nov 28, 2011 7:47 AM EST up reply actions

two years in a row at that.

stupid.

i've been waiting for this moment all my life...but it's not quite right.

by small balls on Nov 28, 2011 12:58 PM EST up reply actions

Any reports about his draft position yet?

by UK1972 on Nov 27, 2011 8:46 PM EST reply actions

Anywhere from late 2nd to 6th.

He is a bit undersized for a NFL OLB.

by mrmondaynite on Nov 27, 2011 10:16 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

Danny is listed at 6' 232#s

this is what i don’t get. his size is the main criticism thrown at his draft stock by draft gurus. however, here is a list of other NFL OLBs:
Lance Briggs 6’1" 244#s
Thomas Davis 6’ 240 #s (has played both SS and OLB)
James Harrison 6’ 242#s (basically the benchmark for all OLB with regards to production)
Manny Lawson 6’5" 240#s

These are just a few i grabbed. sure there are guys that are bigger. those that played a DE in college and moved to an OLB tend to have more weight. Danny’s size isn’t that different. especially once he gets on an NFL training regimen.

i just don’t see any reason that Danny, who has played MLB in the SEC and played it VERY well, can have his ability to play OLB questioned. it seems to me that he would be a perfect fit for 4-3 WLB. the WLB in the 3-4 is primarily a pass rush specialist. while Danny has that ability, i am not sure it is in his best interest to be a primary rusher. his run support, pursuit, and coverage abilities are too good for that.

if he slips into the 4th, then whatever team gets him will be getting a steal on his ST play alone. however, being a low round choice or going undrafted can work out. just ask Wesley Woodyard.

i've been waiting for this moment all my life...but it's not quite right.

by small balls on Nov 28, 2011 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

you are right

There are enough smart teams in the NFL who know how to look past things like height/weight and see the player that Danny will be that he will get the chance to compete. Heck, given that those teams are also among the best run organizations in the NFL (Patriots, Packers, Steelers, etc) it may even be for the best.

1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.

by JLeverenz on Nov 28, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions

Maybe Cobb

will put a good word in for him with the Packers and they will get another steal in the draft.

I am all for people expressing their opinions, as long as they back them up with facts.

by kywineman on Nov 28, 2011 3:46 PM EST up reply actions

It was sad to see he "just wants to be remembered".

Don’t worry Danny, you’ll never be forgotten. Not by UK, your teammates, coaches or anyone in the entire Big Blue Nation. So glad to have had to the pleasure of watching you play for four years and I don’t know what would have happened this year if you hadn’t returned for your senior year.

Oh, and by the way, there are a lot of players and coaches on other teams that are trying to forget you………….but can’t.

We’ll be tuning into you on Sundays.

War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce

by hoboat33 on Nov 27, 2011 9:21 PM EST reply actions