The big game

[MrSplitshot]

Yet, we couldn't smack dat in-state Hilltopper ass....LOL....so I think you have nothing to worry about.

[DJD]

The good thing about Ky Football is that Ky Basketball is right around the corner.

[MrSplitshot]

I can't believe that none of you birds are crowin' yet...

Congrats on 3 in a row over the Cats. This series just keeps going back and forth between streaks.

I found it interesting that until Teddy, UK's Mike Hartline was the first QB to have 3 in a row under Papaw Brooks. I guess I didn't realize that.

Much like last year, a few key turnovers sealed our fate. Our defense showed up in the first half big time...but forgot to bring our offense. Combination of a gassed defense in the second half, along with Louisville adjustments on offense, and the Teddy-factor stretched it out.

I guess Vegas having a 13.5 point spread wasn't as ludicrous as some made it out to be.

Teddy is all class and seems like a great kid really. I like that he stays humble and doesn't do a bunch of chest bumping gun slinging arrogant crap. I think he's got a real shot at the Heisman...hope he kicks smug Johnny Football in the gonads in that contest. Kid from Clemson and kid from Oregon seem to be right in the hunt too though.

Not Teddy's fault, but strength of schedule this year could hurt his chances. Louisville needs to run the table in convincing fashion.

Until next year's UK-UL season finale, good luck on an injury free season.

[kentuckykingfisher]

It was an interesting game and uk had all the chances in the world but couldn't capitalize in the red zone. 2 turnovers and a turnover on downs. Uofl didn't look as good as I thought. Maybe it was uks defense or louisville just being a tad overrated. I still believe the cards are a good team but maybe not a great team. They outta run the table and get into a bcs bowl game though. I'm a huge uk fan but hats off to the cards if they can have a perfect season.

[mhall]

My game thoughts...
UK's defensive line OWNED and I mean OWNED Louisville's offensive line in the first half. The second half got a little better but not a whole lot. The Ville lost a ton of experience off the O line and it showed. They brought in some Hoss's but quite frankly they are slow and Fat right now but will get better.

I was also impressed with Kentucky's secondary coverage, they did a very nice job. Jalen Whitlow is Uk's future at QB, Max is slow and they need movement out of that backfield once plays break down right now. Whitlow is quicker than a hiccup and very elusive. He's young and makes bad decisons and needs to practice throwing the ball but I would go with him versus Smith just my two cents.

Another thought is this ''Louisville is suppose to beat everybody by 40 points or they ****''...mentality. Not only do I think that is unfair but down right silly to apply that to this game. This is a HEATED in state rivalry game and the UK kids were jacked clean UP for this one, maybe to jacked at times. Also with a bunch of screaming foaming at the mouth Bluenecks, sorry Brian I had to get one in...screaming at you in a hostile environment a 14 point win is not that shabby.

I seen alot of promise out of UK and some of those offensive schemes were quite clever, they may be more than a handful in a couple of years, or sooner...

[Devils Horse]

Bama hangs 49 on A&M and pulls out a 7 point win, but you have to admit Johnny Feetball is a phenomenon. True, he's not very likeable, but he's not very stoppable either.

The miracle boy put up stupid stats and gets the attention, but AJ McCarron was the man. For the most part he played QB like it is supposed to be played.

All in all, as entertaining an SEC college football game as you're likely to see.

Roll Tide.

[MrSplitshot]

Another thought is this ''Louisville is suppose to beat everybody by 40 points or they ****''...mentality. Not only do I think that is unfair but down right silly to apply that to this game. This is a HEATED in state rivalry game and the UK kids were jacked clean UP for this one, maybe to jacked at times. Also with a bunch of screaming foaming at the mouth Bluenecks, sorry Brian I had to get one in...screaming at you in a hostile environment a 14 point win is not that shabby.

Yeah, I saw some of the ESPN talking heads drop Teddy's Heisman stock because he was only able to beat UK by 14. I think that's just the talking heads who really don't understand the rivalry between these two. Traditionally, rankings and talent levels and number of stars on recruiting reports haven't meant squat in this game. I also think they aren't giving enough credit to the way UK's defense improved over the WKU loss and played against a more talented offense in Louisville.

With SOS, I think Louisville should absolutely run the table...and even still, won't play for the big one this year. They'll see another SEC team in a BCS bowl and get the opportunity to prove themselves again, which would be Teddy's swan song into the Heisman if he could show out big. Unfortunately, right or wrong, I do think they have to beat teams from here on out by a sizable margin to keep Teddy in the Heisman hunt. I could possibly see the UCF, Houston, and Cincinnati games being stumbling blocks, if there are any...but I really doubt it.

FIU - Got destroyed by Maryland, UCF, and Bethune-Cookman.
Temple - Got destroyed by Notre Dame, Houston, and lost a squeaker to Fordham.
Rutgers - Lost a squeaker to Fresno State in OT, but beat Norfolk State and E Michigan handily.
UCF - Beat Akron like a drum, pummelled FIU, and beat Penn State by 3.
South Florida - Lost to McNeese State bad, lost to Michigan State bad, lost to Florida Atlantic bad.
UCONN - Dropped one to Towson (Who?) and Maryland...
Houston - Beat the CRAP out of Southern, beat Temple...
Memphis - Lost to Duke, lost to Middle Tennessee
Cincinnati - Beat the crap out of Purdue, lost ugly to Illinois, and beat Northwest State like a rented mule.

It's just a super weak schedule this year after all the Big East dismantling. Louisville should destroy every one of those teams. Moving to the ACC will help for sure.

[mhall]

Yes I agree Brian this schedule is horrible. Strong tried to put some heavy weights on there but it was not to be. It will get better next year and beyond, it is what it is this year and I agree if they run the table and win by 50 in every game the NT game is way out of reach.

Teddy will not win the HT with this schedule and quite frankly he did not look sharp against UK.