Randall Cobb In Once In A Lifetime NFL Debut
by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 9, 2011 12:11 AM EDT
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All of us who saw Randall Cobb play at UK knew how special he was. Any kid who could accomplish what he did while he was here had to have the goods to make it, right?
You betcha, and man did he show everyone how smart Green Bay was for using that Draft Pick on him.
On national TV, in the league's opening game of the season, Randall Cobb had his NFL coming out party. And he did it the very same way that he did here at UK. Any Which Way He Could. Cobb got his first NFL TD on a catch from Aaron Rodgers, the Packer QB's third of the first quarter. Then in Green Bay's first offensive play of the second half, Cobb goes for 108 yds and the TD on a kickoff return, including an acrobatic over the back of the opposition roll that kept Cobb moving toward the goal. It was like Cobb never left UK, where those kinds of plays were everyday for Randall.
And had it not been for a flag and a step, #3 was on the way a short time later. If anyone had their doubts about Cobb making it in the NFL, this should make those disappear. Joining Tim Masthay at Green Bay was either a gift from God to Cobb for making the best of every moment while at UK, or he is the luckiest man alive. My vote is for the former.The Packers celebrated their 42-34 victory with Cobb adding another outstanding highlight to the Packers historical reel. Not to mention another record on the books as Cobb's 108yd return ties the longest in league history.
As pro debuts go for Wildcats this has to be one of the best, if not the best in the history of the football program and possibly basketball as well. On a night where Lambeau Field became a giant flag waving in the Wisconsin night sky, with it's stars shining brightly, none was more bright than the young man from Alcoa, TN. And, the University of Kentucky.
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I could read this all night
Michael Jordan - 6 rings
Kobe Bryant - 5 rings
The planet Saturn - 7 rings
Lebron James - a headband
I love Donald Driver. AND RANDALL COBB!
5 touches resulting in 2 TDs
I have no idea about the 108 yard kickoff return that was on the books, but I will bet it wasn’t a rookie that set it,
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Good write up on Cobb from ESPN
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30908/randall-cobb-announces-his-presence
No matter where you're at, there you are
The headline pic titled "Leap Year" on their front page makes me smile
I feel especially proud of one of ours today. Randall gets the fans in the stands he begged for and I am so happy for him.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
All over Sports Center this morning
Way to go Randall! Twice on the Top Plays of the Day including #1!
I believed
But didn’t start him last night. Does that help you feel better?
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
by a2d2 on Sep 9, 2011 9:27 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
We'd had a chance to go see the Pack last night, but my parents decided they'd rather go see the Brewers...
He was inspiring.
Hopefully the inspiration extends to the current Cats for Saturday’s game.
As a sidenote, I’d have to say he’ll be starting in place of Nelson before long. There were several plays to Nelson where I pictured Cobb doing much more after the catch than what Nelson was able to do.
Don't take life too seriously; no one gets out alive.
Just saw-
Randall Cobb’s call in interview to ESPN, regarding last night’s performance. Everyone in the country knows who he is now, and it could not have happened to a better person… Congrats Randall, you’ve landed in a great place to show off your talent…
"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"
Randall Cobb was electric last night and set the bar high as far as expectations gol...
not sure what you mean by “Once in a Lifetime NFL Debut” though.. He certainly isnt the first rookie to make a grand entrance in his first game.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
The title is funny because it's true.
Every debut is once in a lifetime. Suggested alternatives:
“Randall Cobb Makes First NFL Debut”
“Randall Cobb in Final NFL Debut”
“Randall Cobb Will Never in His Lifetime Make Another NFL Debut”
It’s really just a matter of tone.
lol....so true
I almost said something similar
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Sep 9, 2011 5:51 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
if you follow down to the last paragraph, I thought I explained it....
maybe I wasnt clear
As pro debuts go for Wildcats this has to be one of the best, if not the best in the history of the football program and possibly basketball as well. On a night where Lambeau Field became a giant flag waving in the Wisconsin night sky, with it’s stars shining brightly, none was more bright than the young man from Alcoa, TN. And, the University of Kentucky
I am now and shall forever be the Cat in The Hat, The Artist Formerly Known As ABC!!!
by Greg Alan Edwards on Sep 9, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
my cousin brought up an interesting
point on his FB page…imagine what Cobb could have done numbers-wise at UK if he would have had a Heisman caliber QB alongside him?
do you think being at UK held Cobb back in any regard?
I have kleptomania,
but when it gets bad,
I take something for it.
Not necessarily,
It can be looked at two ways:
Cobb had a less than stellar supporting cast that didn’t help him to his level of play the way a “better” team could help.
or
Cobb excelled because he was able to star in an offense that didn’t threaten to dilute his talents and diverse play set. If there had been more stars around him he likely wouldn’t have been able to get so many touches.
Don't take life too seriously; no one gets out alive.
It's The End That Counts
Or as The Bard wrote:
All’s well that ends well; still the fine’s the crown;
Whate’er the course, the end is the renown.
I still contend that UK’s ill-fated decision to not make the most of Cobb’s play making and leadership abilities by using him at QB was a waste for the team, but as it turns out it was best for Cobb.
"Statistics are no substitute for judgment" — Henry Clay (my namesake)
COBB
I’ve been telling the guys at APC not to be surprised if Cobb excels because he’s been making plays all his life. I was curious about how many opportunities he’d get besides KO returns. Gotta believe they’ll find some room for him.
God Bless Our Troops............Especially Our Snipers!
You know...
After reading this post, and the previous ones about Mr Cobb, it struck me of how proud we all are of Randall! As I was tinkering with some of the man-toys in the shop, this thought just popped into my head:
“If you think we’re proud of Randall, can you even begin to imagine how his Momma and Daddy felt last night, and then again today??”
Wow…
If your wings don't sweep....
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