I just call it like I see it a healthy Locke is far and away UK's best rb, I hadn't seen the depth chart so that I didn't know.

 

Hartline was voted 3rd team all SEC at QB and everyone agrees right now that 3-10 in the SEC as far as QB's go is anyone's guess. On paper Hartline could be the third best but that's not saying a lot. UGA and Bama are breaking in career reserves for QB's this year, LSU is starting a true sophomore who uses his legs more than his arm, Auburn's QB's are terrible, so are UT's, South Carolina has been visiting teams secondary's paradise for the last few years, vandy's offense was like 107 in the country last year, and Arkansas is starting a transfer (who is my pick for 3rd best QB in the conference this year when it's all over). The QB situation in the SEC right now is far from settled and this is top to bottom the worst SEC QB's have probably ever been. Still two really good ones at the top but after that it's a huge drop off to number 3.

 

As far as Mathew's goes I don't know much about him so I'll give you the benefit and make it a wait and see approach on him. But many JUCO players turn out to be a bust every year and some turn out to be studs that no one saw coming, you can never tell with JUCO guys.

 

The defense lost Jarmon which everyone agrees was a huge loss. UK has no experience on the DE position (no DE on the roster has recorded a tackle according to espn.com,) the DT's are relying on JUCO transfers which are never a guarantee. That will put a lot more pressure on their secondary to produce. Chris Lowe who is the SEC blogger on ESPN ranked UK's secondary 10th in the SEC. The only blessing for the defensive line is UK has some good linebackers that could help clog up the middle, but if your linebackers can worry about nothing but the run that again puts more pressure on the secondary.

 

UK's kicking game was terrible last year and they will need significant improvement from them in my opinion to make up for what I see as huge holes in this years team. Anyone remember the almost MTSU disaster?

 

AND AGAIN I'm not saying UK isn't moving the right direction I really think this year is 2 steps back for 3 steps forward next year, I just don't see it this year.

 

Wrong on the bolded. The DT's are Ricky Lumpkin and Corey Peters. Neither of those are Juco transfers. :idunno:

Kentucky 24-21

I will be there cheering the Cats on! I think Brooks' comments about the WRs starting to step up is very encouraging. That was the one area where UK needed work last year. When a true freshman, ... who was a QB in high school, ends up being your best receiver as happened last year, that group needed some work. Knowing Brooks' annoying habit of telling what he really thinks, good or bad, I believe him and hope they keep moving forward.

Wrong on the bolded. The DT's are Ricky Lumpkin and Corey Peters. Neither of those are Juco transfers. :idunno:

 

I was basing it on some stuff I had read on espn.com http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/2304/sec-position-rankings-defensive-line

I was basing it on some stuff I had read on espn.com http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/2304/sec-position-rankings-defensive-line

 

Just check out the depth chart. You may see it is not as bad as some had thought, as far as overall talent and depth.

Kentucky 24 Miami 7

 

Kentucky will control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. There will also be more Blue than Red in the stands. Will be a typical first game by both teams with several mistakes but a good win by Kentucky. :thumb:

Cats roll by at least 3 Tds.

Defence will play a big role in this game,and it will be the Cats D who will be doing all the talking as the Cats roll to a easy 42-3 win. GO CATS!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark my words, 27-13 UK wins.

 

Halftime score will be 10-3 UK. UK's first touchdown comes from defense (interception returned for TD or fumble recover for TD)

 

By the end of the 3rd quarter the score will look something like this 17-13 UK

 

With 6mins to go in 4th UK puts up another field goal to make it 20-13

 

Late in the fourth Miami of Ohio trying to fight back goes 4 and out and UK scores late in the 3minute mark making final score 27-13

 

Now if Im right about this may I have $2.5 million please?:jump: Haha enjoy the game everybody:popcorn:

 

I love this predicition I wish everyone would go into detail that would make for some exciting stuff. UK wins they have more overall team speed then any MAC school has. Mike Hartline has improved enough to beat MAC schools and Miami basically has to throw to one side since Lindley will shut down the other half and theyll be scared to throw over to Trevard's way. Like everyone else has said this is basically a home game, so the crowd won't be a factor for Hartline. I just want to see how the fans will react if Hartline starts struggling in the first half and Miami hangs around. Anyways UK 35 Miami 10

UK wins easily, I don't see an SEC team that will make a bowl losing to a fledgling MAC team. And UKMF, Hartline was third team, but really, who would have you voted for other than him? Jordan Jefferson maybe, but he didn't start the entire season and he's still a relatively unknown. Hartline's "bad at best" IMO.

UK wins easily, I don't see an SEC team that will make a bowl losing to a fledgling MAC team. And UKMF, Hartline was third team, but really, who would have you voted for other than him? Jordan Jefferson maybe, but he didn't start the entire season and he's still a relatively unknown. Hartline's "bad at best" IMO.

I certainly understand that thought, but I think you will see a completely transformed Mike Hartline this season. Andre Woodson did the same thing from his sophomore to junior year. Im not saying Hartline will be as good as Dre, but I will say that he will be a very very capable quarterback and will lead this team very well.

I love this predicition I wish everyone would go into detail that would make for some exciting stuff. UK wins they have more overall team speed then any MAC school has. Mike Hartline has improved enough to beat MAC schools and Miami basically has to throw to one side since Lindley will shut down the other half and theyll be scared to throw over to Trevard's way. Like everyone else has said this is basically a home game, so the crowd won't be a factor for Hartline. I just want to see how the fans will react if Hartline starts struggling in the first half and Miami hangs around. Anyways UK 35 Miami 10

 

Haha thanks!:thumb:

35-6 Kentucky!

Cats by 2 touchdowns

UK is in trouble this year, Brooks is still doing a great job but this is the year the cats step back 2 steps before taking three steps forward in the next couple of years. UK's offense is relying on Locke whose speed may never return (he was ran down from behind in a scrimmage a couple of weeks ago), a QB that is either average at best (Hartline), or a true freshman (freshman qb's never work out so well right out of the gate). Cobb will do his part to move the ball but the offense will still struggle consistently to score with no reliable WR's outside of him. The defense is a mess the defense line was suppose to be a strength but has quickly became a huge question/liability heading in to this season. This year just doesn't look good for the cats lack of depth and question marks are just going to be too much to overcome for UK this year and this game will be the start of it.

 

Miami 28

UK 14

 

I just call it like I see it a healthy Locke is far and away UK's best rb, I hadn't seen the depth chart so that I didn't know.

 

Hartline was voted 3rd team all SEC at QB and everyone agrees right now that 3-10 in the SEC as far as QB's go is anyone's guess. On paper Hartline could be the third best but that's not saying a lot. UGA and Bama are breaking in career reserves for QB's this year, LSU is starting a true sophomore who uses his legs more than his arm, Auburn's QB's are terrible, so are UT's, South Carolina has been visiting teams secondary's paradise for the last few years, vandy's offense was like 107 in the country last year, and Arkansas is starting a transfer (who is my pick for 3rd best QB in the conference this year when it's all over). The QB situation in the SEC right now is far from settled and this is top to bottom the worst SEC QB's have probably ever been. Still two really good ones at the top but after that it's a huge drop off to number 3.

 

As far as Mathew's goes I don't know much about him so I'll give you the benefit and make it a wait and see approach on him. But many JUCO players turn out to be a bust every year and some turn out to be studs that no one saw coming, you can never tell with JUCO guys.

 

The defense lost Jarmon which everyone agrees was a huge loss. UK has no experience on the DE position (no DE on the roster has recorded a tackle according to espn.com,) the DT's are relying on JUCO transfers which are never a guarantee. That will put a lot more pressure on their secondary to produce. Chris Lowe who is the SEC blogger on ESPN ranked UK's secondary 10th in the SEC. The only blessing for the defensive line is UK has some good linebackers that could help clog up the middle, but if your linebackers can worry about nothing but the run that again puts more pressure on the secondary.

 

UK's kicking game was terrible last year and they will need significant improvement from them in my opinion to make up for what I see as huge holes in this years team. Anyone remember the almost MTSU disaster?

 

AND AGAIN I'm not saying UK isn't moving the right direction I really think this year is 2 steps back for 3 steps forward next year, I just don't see it this year.

 

I was basing it on some stuff I had read on espn.com http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/2304/sec-position-rankings-defensive-line

 

The least you could do is some real research before you start judging the UK football team.