Look, I thought the defense was going to be better. I expected fewer broken tackles, a few more turnovers and a lower points allowed average. But I didn’t expect them to be this improved. It is my initial reaction, so the total perspective might not have kicked in yet, but that was as good of [...]
Turnovers key in bringing trophy back to Lexington LOUISVILLE — Braxton Kelley knew. After the very first play of the game, Kelley knew he would be the first one to rush over and grab the Governor’s Cup trophy after UK dominated Louisville defensively. He knew that U of L’s offensive line wasn’t going to be [...]
Continue reading …That’s a wrap — UK defeats U of L 27-2 It definitely wasn’t pretty, but UK has done it again. The Cats defeated U of L 27-2, marking the first back-to-back wins since UK did it in 1997-98. The defense was the story, but I’ll have more on that later. Until then, I have to [...]
Continue reading …UK putting the D in dominating Cards’ fans are quiet. And they have reason to be. The Cards are down 10-0 and their offense hasn’t done anything with the ball so far. As I’ve said before, a lot of that has to do with the UK defense. They’re simply playing great. U of L has totaled 104 yards [...]
Continue reading …Defense comes up with the first touchdown Sorry for the late update — the Internet is being a little shady up here — but the Cats scored while I was having Internet issues. Defensive tackle Myron Pryor lit up Bilal Powell in the backfield and forced a fumble. Ashton Cobb made a tremendous one-bounce scoop [...]
Continue reading …LOUISVILLE — Greetings from Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium in Louisville. First thing is first — it’s hot. Like sweat pouring down your back hot. I feel sorry for all those photographers (Brad Luttrell and Allie Garza) who have to be on the field for this one. But on to more important things. As I said [...]
Continue reading …Former UK quarterback Andre Woodson was released on Saturday by the New York Giants. Woodson, who was rumored to be a first-round draft pick at this time last year, was unable to avoid the ax on NFL “cutdown day.” ESPN is speculating that the Giants will probably place Woodson on their practice squad. Here’s hoping [...]
Continue reading …It’s finally upons us. College football is back, and I couldn’t be more excited to get another season underway. Everybody always talks about about how March Madness is the best time of the year, but I’ll take a Saturday afternoon at a jam-packed college football stadium over anything. Heading into Sunday’s big matchup, here’s what [...]
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After a week of preparing our Pigskin Preview for print and the Web, I’m ready to get out of the office and get my hands dirty with the 2008 football season. The Kernel put in a lot of effort previewing this season, but as much fun as producing that work is, I am ready to [...]
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Click to see the special section: Pigskin Preview 2008 Preview contains player profiles, 2008 roster, Kernel columnist Eric Lindsey’s season predictions, the 2008 schedule, the 2007 results, a breakdown of Rich Brooks’ goals and much more. Click to go to the Pigskin Preview.
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