Report from behind the lines (KY)

[PerchedOnRings]

Matt Jones reported on his KY homer show that a KY coach last night, under anonymity, told him regarding the football program, "Man, things are looking great". He reports a "giddiness" around this year's Wildcat football team. They're saying they "have all the pieces", "won't be outmatched in any game" and "will definitely be better than last year", citing the RB & WR corps, the QB & the back 7 as strengths.

Just the messenger.

 

[Kitchenlabs]

Another loss to them and you can put a nail in our football coffin.

 

[Poultry King]

JMHO but I am more fearful of UK than UT...maybe even UF.

I just don't think UF can hide w/o that killer D
UT lost most all of their O w Kamara and the QB. They also lost Barnette on D.

 

[ruffledfeathers]

Stop the wildcat play and we have a good chance, with our offense controlling the clock.

 

[Judson1]

That kid Bennie Snell is a LOAD!
We will have our hands full

 

[Garnet chicken]

Kentucky is probably a decent team. A giant killer, I doubt it. They have to play teams in the SEC just like the rest.

 

[jimnasium]

This is one team I'd like to shut up.

 

[photontorpedotube]

They are better than Tennessee.

 

[Cock-Vader]

All I can go on is what I saw last year... we would have won easily if Jake had started that game. We would have won by a little if he had played a series. That was the worst I've seen our offense look.

 

[jimnasium]

Another loss to them and you can put a nail in our football coffin.

Oh for goodness sake.

 

[nismo29630]

I totally agree. Butch Jones recruits great but doesnt develop a complete team to win. I want to try to go to the Tennessee game so I hope we beat the socks on them so I have bragging rights with the wife. On a side note, the Barnett kid is really nice. Met him at a restaurant i work at and seemed like a good kid.

JMHO but I am more fearful of UK than UT...maybe even UF.

I just don't think UF can hide w/o that killer D
UT lost most all of their O w Kamara and the QB. They also lost Barnette on D.

 

[Harvard Gamecock]

IMHO I just don't see UK as being all that. I'm sure this coach is being optimistic and wouldn't expect him to say anything less about his team.
Most pundits see UK as a 6-6 or 7-5, that seems about right.
UK could be a very pivotal game this year for us, if we are 1-1 by game 2, it's essential to win this one before we get to the meat of our schedule

 

[king ward]

If UK turns out to be for real, then there is no excuse for us not to make it back to Atlanta some year soon.

 

[Plateman]

Matt Jones reported on his KY homer show that a KY coach last night, under anonymity, told him regarding the football program, "Man, things are looking great". He reports a "giddiness" around this year's Wildcat football team. They're saying they "have all the pieces", "won't be outmatched in any game" and "will definitely be better than last year", citing the RB & WR corps, the QB & the back 7 as strengths.

Just the messenger.

I will say their schedule lines up pretty well to have a good season. They get UF and UT at home along with Mizzou. Who Knows? I'd rather focus on US.

 

[SC 95]

Based on the message boards and media reports, our team does not stand a chance with Kentucky and North Carolina State on the schedule.

Go Gamecocks!

SC 95

 

[anon_n4c0cp5zhdxn7]

1) Why was the coach afraid to go on record?
2) How is that much different than every other teams excitement this time of year?

 

[JSpears5]

Matt Jones reported on his KY homer show that a KY coach last night, under anonymity, told him regarding the football program, "Man, things are looking great". He reports a "giddiness" around this year's Wildcat football team. They're saying they "have all the pieces", "won't be outmatched in any game" and "will definitely be better than last year", citing the RB & WR corps, the QB & the back 7 as strengths.

Just the messenger.

Todd Ellis reported on his GC homer show that a GC coach last night, under anonymity, told him regarding the football program, "Man, things are looking great". He reports a "giddiness" around this year's Gamecock football team. They're saying they "have all the pieces", "won't be outmatched in any game" and "will definitely be better than last year", citing the RB & WR corps, the QB & the back 7 as strengths.

It fits here too

 

[Gamecockben1979]

Even when Kentucky is "good" they're still a very winnable game on our schedule.

We've choked up a few close ones lately when we have been bad

 

[Coyote89]

Matt Jones reported on his KY homer show that a KY coach last night, under anonymity, told him regarding the football program, "Man, things are looking great". He reports a "giddiness" around this year's Wildcat football team. They're saying they "have all the pieces", "won't be outmatched in any game" and "will definitely be better than last year", citing the RB & WR corps, the QB & the back 7 as strengths.

Just the messenger.

I follow KY a bit since I have a daughter there, but you have to keep things in perspective. They are NOT ready to go out and beat Bama or anything like that, and I don't think they are good enough to string together enough wins to actually win the East either. They still just aren't strong enough at the line of scrimmage to truly be a contender. But they do have a solid, dual-threat QB, a highly underrated RB in Benny Snell (he's as good as any in the SEC), and lots of returning experience at WR. So, I think they can score enough to make up for occasional lapses on defense.

I think 7-8 wins is realistic for them this year which would be another step forward, and I think they'll get another signature win somewhere along the way. Last year it was Louisville. This year it could be someone in the SEC they aren't expected to beat like Florida, Georgia, or Tennessee. Note that their SEC West draw is both of the Mississippi schools. So, they avoid all the firepower from that side of the league.

 

[1977 Cat]

I follow KY a bit since I have a daughter there, but you have to keep things in perspective. They are NOT ready to go out and beat Bama or anything like that, and I don't think they are good enough to string together enough wins to actually win the East either. They still just aren't strong enough at the line of scrimmage to truly be a contender. But they do have a solid, dual-threat QB, a highly underrated RB in Benny Snell (he's as good as any in the SEC), and lots of returning experience at WR. So, I think they can score enough to make up for occasional lapses on defense.

I think 7-8 wins is realistic for them this year which would be another step forward, and I think they'll get another signature win somewhere along the way. Last year it was Louisville. This year it could be someone in the SEC they aren't expected to beat like Florida, Georgia, or Tennessee. Note that their SEC West draw is both of the Mississippi schools. So, they avoid all the firepower from that side of the league.

As I've posted on here many times, my daughter is a Carolina graduate so I keep up with your sports. I can't predict the future but that game is gonna be a dandy!

 

[sandlapper59]

I'm focused on Carolina but can't really have any effect, up or down, on our Gamecocks or any of the teams we play. I am certain that we are a better team than last year and that the trend is toward better in the future. I'm not going to commit sepuku if we lose any particular game but will hope we win each one as they come along. Been actively doing that for 70 years and don't plan any changes.

It has taken many years to get accustomed to rivalries in the SEC rather than the ACC but one factor still remains. I want our Gamecocks to beat the crap out of Clemson every time in every sport but Clemson does not get to take up any mental energy that is better spent on the more meaningful things in life.

 

[Number1pjones]

Even when Kentucky is "good" they're still a very winnable game on our schedule.

We've choked up a few close ones lately when we have been bad

We're a far cry from beating 'Tucky 54-3 in 2011. However, they won't beat us 54-3 either. It all depends on how our defense performs late in games.

 

[stevestrat2]

I'm focused on Carolina but can't really have any effect, up or down, on our Gamecocks or any of the teams we play. I am certain that we are a better team than last year and that the trend is toward better in the future. I'm not going to commit sepuku if we lose any particular game but will hope we win each one as they come along. Been actively doing that for 70 years and don't plan any changes.

It has taken many years to get accustomed to rivalries in the SEC rather than the ACC but one factor still remains. I want our Gamecocks to beat the crap out of Clemson every time in every sport but Clemson does not get to take up any mental energy that is better spent on the more meaningful things in life.

Many good points in your post

 

[1977 Cat]

We're a far cry from beating 'Tucky 54-3 in 2011. However, they won't beat us 54-3 either. It all depends on how our defense performs late in games.

Probably won't see many 54-3 games in the SEC over the next few years.

 

[MANAFOLD]

Matt Jones reported on his KY homer show that a KY coach last night, under anonymity, told him regarding the football program, "Man, things are looking great". He reports a "giddiness" around this year's Wildcat football team. They're saying they "have all the pieces", "won't be outmatched in any game" and "will definitely be better than last year", citing the RB & WR corps, the QB & the back 7 as strengths.

Just the messenger.

Kentucky brags worse than Clemson. Granted, they are better under Stoops than they used to be but they will certainly be outmatched a time or two this year. Remember when they came to town a few years back when Norwood played. Were ranked sixth in the land and had the most obnoxious fans ever to enter Willy B.

 

[wildcatwolverine]

UK fan here, I've heard the preseason hype many times in my lifetime, and rarely does it come to fruition. However, I will say that if ever the stars were to align, this could be the year.

-17-18 starters back from a decent team.
-Vastly improved recruiting.
-UF, UT, UL, Mizzou, and Miss at home. If this is a contender, this is the schedule that we'd want to have.
-MSU and Miss our west draw.

I feel we will have a good team, but so many swing games on the schedule this year. Could end up 5-7 or 9-3 and neither would shock me.

Week 3 is a huge swing game for both teams, IMO. I'd have to give the edge to USC at the moment based on home field advantage, but who knows at this point.

Also, we have won a grand total of 1 games against UF and UT in the last 30 years, so I will believe we beat both of those teams in one year when I actually see it happen.