Tennessee 45 Kentucky 42

[Jumper_Dad]

If UK gets the stop on 4th and 4 instead of Pass Interference, I think they win this game. Flag comes out and UT finishes the drive off with a TD to go back up by 10.

Early in the game UK got beat on defense due to alignment issues. Later when alignment issues were pretty much fixed, the defense went for two quarters sitting back and never getting pressure on Hooker. 

UK receivers only made a couple of tough catches, but dropped nearly every ball that was contested. UT receivers were finding holes in the UK zone and rarely even had contested catches.

On the last play UK should have went with max protection keeping a TE and RB in to block. Levis was pressured quickly and his last throw never had a chance. There was a receiver behind the defense right down the left hash marks, but Levis never had a chance to see him.

I see people all over the internet bashing Levis. While not playing a perfect game, he played pretty dang good. This loss is squarely on the defense and who ever called for those short kickoffs.

[The Raven]

8 minutes ago, Jumper_Dad said:

If UK gets the stop on 4th and 4 instead of Pass Interference, I think they win this game. Flag comes out and UT finishes the drive off with a TD to go back up by 10.

Early in the game UK got beat on defense due to alignment issues. Later when alignment issues were pretty much fixed, the defense went for two quarters sitting back and never getting pressure on Hooker. 

UK receivers only made a couple of tough catches, but dropped nearly every ball that was contested. UT receivers were finding holes in the UK zone and rarely even had contested catches.

On the last play UK should have went with max protection keeping a TE and RB in to block. Levis was pressured quickly and his last throw never had a chance. There was a receiver behind the defense right down the left hash marks, but Levis never had a chance to see him.

I see people all over the internet bashing Levis. While not playing a perfect game, he played pretty dang good. This loss is squarely on the defense and who ever called for those short kickoffs.

When the opposing team has the ball for 15 minutes and scores 45 points, QB is not your problem.

[theguru]

It was two even teams and that second half interception/TD was the difference. 

[Bluegrasscard]

Cats needed about 15 yards for a FG at the end to tie it.  You know, that 15 yards that Stoops cost them to complain about a missed face mask. 

 

 

[9068]

10 hours ago, cincyswords said:

99 plays is what Kentucky ran tonight.  Tennessee offense looked like a track meet.  I don't think I have ever seen one team have the ball 50 minutes and the other team 10 and they lose.

Just what I said to my wife a minute ago. Also, I can't remember seeing a team at 100 offensive plays!

[9068]

4 hours ago, Bluegrasscard said:

Cats needed about 15 yards for a FG at the end to tie it.  You know, that 15 yards that Stoops cost them to complain about a missed face mask. 

 

 

Yeah, but they overcame that with a nice third down conversion.

[9068]

9 hours ago, All State Baseball said:

In a way yes but like you said #1 team in the nation especially at their place. 

Or anywhere else lol.

[9068]

On a positive note...... Robinson is a terrific player! Slot receiver at next level. Can you say TRANSFER PORTAL??

[Bluto]

New name for our Defense: The Big Blue Sieve.

[hrcarrier]

Thought UK had it in them for a win last night, rough loss.

[theguru]

3 hours ago, 9068 said:

On a positive note...... Robinson is a terrific player! Slot receiver at next level. Can you say TRANSFER PORTAL??

I think Wan'Dale is in a good place to showcase his talents until it is time for the draft.

[TheDeuce]

1 minute ago, theguru said:

I think Wan'Dale is in a good place to showcase his talents until it is time for the draft.

Agreed. He is THE guy for UK, on an SEC team. He doesn’t need to go anywhere. 

[theguru]

Just now, TheDeuce said:

Agreed. He is THE guy for UK, on an SEC team. He doesn’t need to go anywhere. 

Exactly!

[9068]

2 hours ago, TheDeuce said:

Agreed. He is THE guy for UK, on an SEC team. He doesn’t need to go anywhere. 

Not what I meant. I meant the transfer portal has changed this UK team in a very positive way...as it has many programs. Just saw where Spencer Rattler will be on the market.

[Bert]

7 hours ago, 9068 said:

Yeah, but they overcame that with a nice third down conversion.

True but if UK could have thrown that pass without Stoops costing UK 15 yards, UK would have been in field goal range with a chance at overtime.  Unfortunately Stoops and several other head coaches feel they can act like idiots to refs.  Unfortunately for UK, the moment when the refs determined Stoops went over the line was last night on the final drive.